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Smithereens is the third studio album by Japanese singer-songwriter Joji, released on 4 November 2022 via 88rising and Warner Records.[2] It was preceded by the singles "Glimpse of Us" and "Yukon (Interlude)". Joji is touring North America in promotion of the record from September 2022.[3]

For other uses, see Smithereens.

Smithereens
Studio album by
Joji
Released4 November 2022 (2022-11-04)
GenreLo-fi[1]
Length24:19
Label
  • 88rising
  • Warner
Producer
  • Joji
  • Isaac Sleator
  • Connor McDonough
  • Whethan
  • Daniel Tannenbaum
  • Ray
  • Taydex
  • Parker
  • Suburban Plaza
  • Bailey
  • Reyes
  • Wonton Jesus
  • Sleator
  • Wesley Singerman
  • Krieger
  • Randolph
  • The Donuts
Joji chronology
Nectar
(2020)		 Smithereens
(2022)
Singles from Smithereens
  1. "Glimpse of Us"
    Released: 10 June 2022
  2. "Yukon (Interlude)"
    Released: 26 August 2022

Background


The album is divided into two sides, with the first side containing "introspective ballads", while the second side, co-produced by Joji, contains "lo-fi, D.I.Y. sounds".[1] Joji announced the Smithereens Tour over two months ahead of the album alongside the release of the lead single "Glimpse of Us",[4] before officially announcing the album title and release date on 26 August 2022.[2]


Singles


"Glimpse of Us" was released as the lead single from Smithereens on 10 June 2022.[4] The song subsequently peaked atop the charts in Australia and New Zealand.[5] "Yukon (Interlude)" was released as the second single alongside the official announcement of the album on 26 August 2022.[6]


Critical reception


Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[7]
Clash8/10[8]
The Line of Best Fit5/10[9]

Alex Nguyen of The Line of Best Fit complimented Joji's "vulnerability" and his "vocal performance" on "Glimpse of Us", but found the album overall to have "the same consistency problems as Nectar", "whether it's an underdeveloped track or one that meanders in a directionless fashion", along with being "less sonically adventurous than its predecessor, instead sticking to Miller's usual hazy synths and drum machines". Nguyen concluded that Smithereens has "the capacity to be great but stumbles due to run-of-the-mill production [and] impassive vocal delivery."[9]

Neil Z. Yeung from AllMusic wrote, "Clocking in at under 30 minutes, Smithereens is the perfect length to wallow in sadness before wiping off the tears and carrying on. It's not the happiest of experiences, but it is his most mature and relatable statement to date."[7]

Reviewing the album for Clash, James Mellen wrote that "Joji consistently reinvents himself and truly proves himself as one of the most interesting artists in the alternative, 'anti' pop sphere", calling the album a "concise, refined slice of that classic Joji sound, elevated by stronger songwriting and production choices".[8]


Track listing


The album is divided into two parts, with five tracks on the first "part", and four on the second.

Smithereens Part 1
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Glimpse of Us"
  • Alexis Kesselman
  • Connor McDonough
  • Riley McDonough
  • Castle
C. McDonough3:53
2."Feeling Like the End"
  • Randolph
  • Whethan
1:42
3."Die for You"
  • Ray
  • Singerman
  • Taydex
3:31
4."Before the Day Is Over"
Parker3:33
5."Dissolve"
  • Miller
  • Benjamin Bailey
  • Derrell Jackson
  • Suburban Plaza
  • Suburban Plaza
  • Bailey
2:57
Total length:15:36
Smithereens Part 2
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
6."Night Rider"
  • Miller
  • Isaac Sleator
Joji2:07
7."BlahBlahBlah Demo"
  • Miller
  • Aaron Reyes
  • Wonton Jesus
  • Reyes
  • Wonton Jesus
2:22
8."Yukon (Interlude)"
  • Miller
  • Sleator
  • Joji
  • Sleator
2:21
9."1AM Freestyle"
  • Christopher Cleere
  • Daniel Krieger
  • Daniel Tannenbaum
  • Joseph Verdi
  • Marius Feder
  • Sergiu Gherman
  • Tyler Mehlenbacher
  • Vincent Verdi
1:53
Total length:8:43

Personnel



Charts


Chart performance for Smithereens
Chart (2022) Peak
position
Australian Albums (ARIA)[10] 3
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)[11] 27
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia)[12] 74
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)[13] 23
Finnish Albums (Suomen virallinen lista)[14] 12
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[15] 52
Irish Albums (OCC)[16] 15
Italian Albums (FIMI)[17] 54
Lithuanian Albums (AGATA)[18] 2
New Zealand Albums (RMNZ)[19] 3
Norwegian Albums (VG-lista)[20] 4
Scottish Albums (OCC)[21] 29
Swedish Albums (Sverigetopplistan)[22] 11
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[23] 29
UK Albums (OCC)[24] 13
US Billboard 200[25] 5

References


  1. Kearns, Sarah (4 November 2022). "Joji Introduces Lo-Fi Sounds to His Crooning Ballads on New Album 'Smithereens'". Hypebeast. Retrieved 8 November 2022.
  2. Abanes, Mariel (26 August 2022). "Joji announces November release of new album, 'Smithereens'". NME. Retrieved 26 August 2022.
  3. Basbas, Judine (26 August 2022). "Joji drops new single 'Yukon (Interlude)', announces new album". Bandwagon Asia. Retrieved 26 August 2022.
  4. Helfand, Rapahel (10 June 2022). "Joji announces North American tour, shares 'Glimpse of Us'". The Fader. Retrieved 26 August 2022.
  5. "Joji – Glimpse of Us". australian-charts.com. Retrieved 26 August 2022.
  6. Caraan, Sophie (26 August 2022). "Joji Announces New Album 'Smithereens,' Shares New Single "Yukon (Interlude)"". Hypebeast. Retrieved 26 August 2022.
  7. Yeung, Neil Z. "Joji – Smithereens Album Reviews, Songs & More". AllMusic. Retrieved 8 November 2022.
  8. Mellen, James (8 November 2022). "Joji impresses with downcast, emphatically creative 'Smithereens'". Clash. Retrieved 8 November 2022.
  9. Nguyen, Alex (3 November 2022). "Joji: Smithereens Review – transparency with familiarity feels underdeveloped". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 8 November 2022.
  10. "ARIA Top 50 Albums Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. 14 November 2022. Retrieved 11 November 2022.
  11. "Ultratop.be – Joji – Smithereens" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved 13 November 2022.
  12. "Ultratop.be – Joji – Smithereens" (in French). Hung Medien. Retrieved 13 November 2022.
  13. "Dutchcharts.nl – Joji – Smithereens" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved 12 November 2022.
  14. "Joji: Smithereens" (in Finnish). Musiikkituottajat – IFPI Finland. Retrieved 13 November 2022.
  15. "Offiziellecharts.de – Joji – Smithereens" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved 11 November 2022.
  16. "Official Irish Albums Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 11 November 2022.
  17. "Album – Classifica settimanale WK 45 (dal 04.11.2022 al 10.11.2022)" (in Italian). Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana. Retrieved 12 November 2022.
  18. "2022 45-os savaitės klausomiausi (Top 100)" (in Lithuanian). AGATA. 11 November 2022. Retrieved 11 November 2022.
  19. "NZ Top 40 Albums Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 14 November 2022. Retrieved 12 November 2022.
  20. "Album 2022 uke 45". VG-lista. Retrieved 12 November 2022.
  21. "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 12 November 2022.
  22. "Veckolista Album, vecka 45". Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved 12 November 2022.
  23. "Swisscharts.com – Joji – Smithereens". Hung Medien. Retrieved 13 November 2022.
  24. "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 11 November 2022.
  25. Caulfield, Keith (13 November 2022). "Drake & 21 Savage's 'Her Loss' Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard 200 Albums Chart". Billboard. Retrieved 13 November 2022.

На других языках

- [en] Smithereens (album)

[ru] Smithereens

Smithereens — третий студийный альбом Джорджа Миллера под псевдонимом Joji (четвертый с учётом Pink Season, вышедшего под псевдонимом Pink Guy). Альбом планируется к выпуск 4 ноября 2022 на лейбле Warner Record[1][2]. Ему предшествовали синглы «Glimpse of Us» и «Yukon (Interlude)».


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