Native State is a 2014 studio album by American indie folk singer-songwriter Jess Williamson, released on her vanity label Brutal Honest.
The album has received positive reviews.
Writing for Pitchfork Media, Lindsay Zoladz gave this album a 7.4 out of 10, calling it "earthy and gothic, often seeming haunted by some invisible, vaguely tortured presence" and writes that Williamson stands out among other artist in similar genres for her strong lyrics.
[2] Eric Risch of PopMatters rated this album an 8 out of 10, writing that her music's lack of choruses helps her stand out from other folk artists and characterizing this release as "an artistic triumph".
[1] All songs written by Jess Williamson.