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James is the second extended play by American singer-songwriter Phoebe Ryan, released on October 27, 2017 by Columbia Records. It serves as the follow-up to her 2015 extended play, Mine (2015).[1] The EP was preceded by the release of three singles, and was promoted by a tour span from late October to mid-November 2017.
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| Released | October 27, 2017 | |||
| Recorded | 2016–2017 | |||
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| Length | 17:26 | |||
| Label | Columbia | |||
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Background and composition
James is a pop EP that bases its musical composition in 1980s-inspired synth-pop, modern electropop, and contemporary R&B. The album lyrically chronicles a relationship from beginning to end.[2]
Promotion
Singles
- "Forgetting All About You" featuring American R&B singer, blackbear was released on August 4, 2017 as the lead single from the EP. It was supported by both a music video and a performance at the Billboard Hot 100 Festival.[3]
- "Be Real" was released as the second single on September 8, 2017.[4] A remix EP was released the same month.[5]
- "James Has Changed" was released as the third and final single on October 6, 2017.[6]
Tour
In addition to the three singles being promoted, Ryan also embarked on a tour in support of the extended play. The tour began on October 31, 2017 and concluded on November 14, 2017.[7]
Critical reception
Mike Wass of Idolator gave the album a positive review; he praised Ryan for "[examining] matters of the heart with rare honesty and a razor-sharp wit. Each song leads effortlessly into the next, which is no easy feat considering that they explore wildly different sounds."[8]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer | Length |
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| 1. | "Should I" |
| Valley Girl | 3:05 |
| 2. | "Be Real" |
| Valley Girl | 3:42 |
| 3. | "Aspirin" |
| Antti Hynninen | 3:57 |
| 4. | "James Has Changed" |
| Big Taste | 3:22 |
| 5. | "Forgetting All About You" (featuring blackbear) |
| Big Taste | 3:20 |
| Total length: | 17:26 | |||
Personnel
Credits adapted from Tidal.[10]
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References
- "Phoebe Ryan designs fall tour". AXS. Retrieved 2017-10-09.
- "The Drop: Your Guide To New Music Friday Featuring LAUV & Nicole Millar". idolator. 2017-10-06. Retrieved 2017-10-09.
- Hudelson, Molly (2017-08-22). "PHOTOS: Phoebe Ryan gets things started at Billboard Hot 100 Festival". Substream Magazine. Retrieved 2017-10-09.
- "Phoebe Ryan Makes An Honest Plea On The Super Sparkling "Be Real"". The FADER. Retrieved 2017-10-09.
- "Phoebe Ryan's "Be Real" Gets A Massive NOTD Remix". idolator. 2017-09-21. Retrieved 2017-10-09.
- James Has Changed - Single by Phoebe Ryan, 2017-10-06, retrieved 2018-05-18
- "Phoebe Holiday Ryan on Instagram: "Tour starts so soon. 💚 Philly 10.31 The Filmore NYC 11.1 Music Hall of Williamsburg DC 11.2 U Street Music Hall Boston 11.3 Brighton Music..."". Instagram. Retrieved 2018-05-18.
- "Phoebe Ryan On Her 'James' EP, Birdwatching & Britney Spears: Interview". idolator. 2017-11-03. Retrieved 2017-11-15.
- "James - EP by Phoebe Ryan on Apple Music". itunes.apple.com. Retrieved 2017-10-27.
- "Try the TIDAL Web Player". listen.tidal.com. Retrieved 2017-10-27.
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