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{{Infobox album
{{Infobox album
| Name = Evolution
| name = Evolution
| Type = studio
| type = studio
| Artist = [[JLS]]
| artist = [[JLS]]
| Cover = EvolutionJLSAlbum.jpg
| cover = EvolutionJLSAlbum.jpg
| alt =
| Released = {{Start date|2012|11|5|df=y}}
| released = {{Start date|2012|11|5|df=y}}
| Label = [[RCA Records|RCA]]
| recorded = 2012
| Genre = [[Contemporary R&B|R&B]], [[new jack swing]]
| Recorded = 2012
| venue =
| Length =
| studio =
| genre = [[Contemporary R&B|R&B]]<ref name="AllMusic review"/>
| Producer = [[Jim Beanz]],<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a397907/justin-timberlake-working-on-crazy-new-album-says-jim-beanz.html|title=Exclusive: Justin Timberlake working on "crazy" new album, says Jim Beanz|last=Corner|first=Lewis|date=7 August 2012|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hearst Magazines UK]]|accessdate=12 September 2012}}</ref> TMS, Midi Mafia, Jarrad Rogers, James Reynolds, [[Mr. Bangladesh|Bangladesh]],<ref name="90snewjackswing"/> [[Darkchild]]<ref name="90snewjackswing"/>
| length =
| Last album = ''[[Jukebox (JLS album)|Jukebox]]''<br />(2011)
| label = [[RCA Records|RCA]]
| This album = '''''Evolution'''''<br />(2012)
| producer = {{hlist|[[Jim Beanz]]<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a397907/justin-timberlake-working-on-crazy-new-album-says-jim-beanz.html|title=Exclusive: Justin Timberlake working on "crazy" new album, says Jim Beanz|last=Corner|first=Lewis|date=7 August 2012|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hearst Magazines UK]]|accessdate=12 September 2012}}</ref>|TMS|Midi Mafia|Jarrad Rogers|James Reynolds|[[Bangladesh (record producer)|Bangladesh]]
| Next album = ''[[Goodbye – The Greatest Hits]]''<br />(2013)
<ref name="90snewjackswing"/>|[[Rodney Jerkins|Darkchild]]<ref name="90snewjackswing"/>}}
| Misc = {{Singles
| prev_title = [[Jukebox (JLS album)|Jukebox]]
| Name = Evolution
| Type = studio
| prev_year = 2011
| single 1 = [[Hottest Girl in the World]]
| next_title = [[Goodbye – The Greatest Hits]]
| next_year = 2013
| single 1 date = {{Start date|2012|10|21|df=y}}
| misc = {{Singles
| single 2 = [[Hold Me Down / Give Me Life|Hold Me Down]]
| name = Evolution
| single 2 date = {{Start date|2012|12|17|df=y}}
| type = studio
| single1 = [[Hottest Girl in the World]]
| single1date = 21 October 2012
| single2 = [[Hold Me Down / Give Me Life|Hold Me Down]]
| single2date = 17 December 2012
}}
}}
}}
}}
'''''Evolution''''' is the fourth [[studio album]] by British [[boy band]] [[JLS]]. The album was released on 5 November 2012 through [[RCA Records]]. The album marks a new change in direction for the band, described as "a throwback to the '90s [[new jack swing]]/[[Contemporary R&B|R&B]]-influenced music".<ref name="90snewjackswing">{{cite web|title=JLS record '90s new jack swing' for fourth album|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a364729/jls-record-90s-new-jack-swing-for-fourth-album.html|last=Corner|first=Lewis|date=9 February 2012|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hearst Magazines UK]]|accessdate=12 September 2012}}</ref> The album was preceded by the [[Single (music)|single]] "[[Hottest Girl in the World]]", released on 21 October 2012.

'''''Evolution''''' is the fourth [[studio album]] by British [[boy band]] [[JLS]]. The album was released on 5 November 2012 through [[RCA Records]]. The album marks a new change in direction for the band, described as "a throwback to the '90s [[new jack swing]]/[[Contemporary R&B|R&B]]-influenced music".<ref name="90snewjackswing">{{cite web|title=JLS record '90s new jack swing' for fourth album|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a364729/jls-record-90s-new-jack-swing-for-fourth-album.html|last=Corner|first=Lewis|date=9 February 2012|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hearst Magazines UK]]|accessdate=12 September 2012}}</ref> The album was preceded by the single "[[Hottest Girl in the World]]", released on 21 October 2012.


==Background==
==Background==
In March 2012, [[Oritsé Williams]] revealed that JLS had decided to work with top American producers for their fourth record, so they can give their fans a "great album". He claimed that "We're furthering our sound in that way."<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a372374/jls-make-sure-nobody-can-outswag-new-album.html|title=JLS 'make sure nobody can outswag new album'|last=Corner|first=Lewis|date=21 March 2012|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hearst Magazines UK]]|accessdate=12 September 2012}}</ref> "We've been in the studio with people like [[Darkchild]], and we've kind of gone back to new jack swing, and R&B on the album." He also revealed that they were working with "[[Mr. Bangladesh]], who is known for his [[Hip hop music|hip hop]]. We wanted to write with new people. We've got to give the fans a great album and we try to be the best we can." In April 2012, the band revealed that they were "going to Scandinavia and America over the next few weeks to put pen to paper."<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a377296/jls-were-going-to-approach-drake-to-work-with-us.html|title=JLS: 'We're going to approach Drake to work with us'|last=Corner|first=Lewis|date=19 April 2012|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hearst Magazines UK]]|accessdate=12 September 2012}}</ref> They also announced that the goal with the album was "to take us international." In the same month, they discussed about plans to approach Canadian rapper [[Drake (rapper)|Drake]] to feature on the lead single. [[Marvin Humes]] told the ''[[Daily Star (United Kingdom)|Daily Star]]'': "We'd love to do a record with Drake and we're going to approach him to feature on our next single as it has to be our best yet."<ref>{{cite web|title=JLS Lads Have Eye On Drake|url=http://www.dailystar.co.uk/posts/view/246727|last=Dawson|first=Kim|date=19 April 2012|work=[[Daily Star (United Kingdom)|Daily Star]]|publisher=[[Northern & Shell]]|accessdate=12 September 2012}}</ref>
In March 2012, [[Oritsé Williams]] revealed that JLS had decided to work with top American producers for their fourth record, so they can give their fans a "great album". He claimed that "We're furthering our sound in that way."<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a372374/jls-make-sure-nobody-can-outswag-new-album.html|title=JLS 'make sure nobody can outswag new album'|last=Corner|first=Lewis|date=21 March 2012|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hearst Magazines UK]]|accessdate=12 September 2012}}</ref> "We've been in the studio with people like [[Rodney Jerkins|Darkchild]], and we've kind of gone back to new jack swing, and R&B on the album." He also revealed that they were working with "[[Bangladesh (record producer)|Mr. Bangladesh]], who is known for his [[Hip hop music|hip hop]]. We wanted to write with new people. We've got to give the fans a great album and we try to be the best we can." In April 2012, the band revealed that they were "going to Scandinavia and America over the next few weeks to put pen to paper."<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a377296/jls-were-going-to-approach-drake-to-work-with-us.html|title=JLS: 'We're going to approach Drake to work with us'|last=Corner|first=Lewis|date=19 April 2012|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hearst Magazines UK]]|accessdate=12 September 2012}}</ref> They also announced that the goal with the album was "to take us international."


In August 2012, the group revealed that the album would be titled ''Evolution'', and would be released on 5 November 2012.<ref>{{cite web|title=JLS announce new album 'Evolution'|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a401809/jls-announce-new-album-evolution.html|last=Daniels|first=Colin|date=21 August 2012|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hearst Magazines UK]]|accessdate=12 September 2012}}</ref> Humes later stated the thinking behind the title was based on the fact that the group "wanted to come back with something that was different and that would give people something to talk about".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bluesandsoul.com/feature/817/musical_4play/|title=JLS: Musical 4Play|last=Lewis|first=Pete|publisher=Blues & Soul|date=13 December 2012}}</ref> On 3 September 2012, they announced that "[[Hottest Girl in the World]]" would serve as the lead single from the album, with a release date of 21 October 2012.<ref>{{cite web|title=JLS announce new single 'Hottest Girl In The World'|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a403372/jls-announce-new-single-hottest-girl-in-the-world.html|last=Corner|first=Lewis|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hearst Magazines UK]]|accessdate=12 September 2012}}</ref> On 21 August, the band began filming a music video for "Hottest Girl in the World".<ref>{{cite web|title=JLS Reveal Pyictures From Music Video Set For Their New Single|url=http://www.capitalfm.com/artists/jls/news/music-video-pictures/|publisher=[[Capital (radio network)|Capital FM]]|accessdate=25 August 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=JLS Film New Music Video Ahead Of Announcing First Single From Fourth Album|url=http://www.capitalfm.com/artists/jls/news/new-music-video-fourth-album/|publisher=[[Capital (radio network)|Capital FM]]|accessdate=25 August 2012}}</ref> On the direction of the album. [[Aston Merrygold]] said; "We didn't go by any kind of guidelines or anything like that, we just made what felt right and we're really excited about it."<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a401809/jls-announce-new-album-evolution.html|title=JLS announce new album 'Evolution'|last=Daniels|first=Colin|date=25 August 2012|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hearst Magazines UK]]|accessdate=25 August 2012}}</ref> On 11 September, the band unveiled the artwork for the album.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a405229/jls-unveil-new-album-evolution-artwork.html|title=JLS unveil new album 'Evolution' artwork|last=Corner|first=Lewis|date=11 September 2012|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hearst Magazines UK]]|accessdate=12 September 2012}}</ref> The band also confirmed that a deluxe version of the album will be available, that will feature bonus and previously unreleased tracks.<ref>{{cite web|title=JLS unveil new album title Evolution to fans on Twitter|url=http://www.metro.co.uk/music/909725-jls-unveil-new-album-title-evolution-to-fans-on-twitter|last=Deen|first=Sarah|date=25 August 2012|work=[[Metro (British newspaper)|Metro]]|publisher=[[DMG Media]]|accessdate=25 August 2012}}</ref> On 6 September, "Hottest Girl in the World" premiered on [[BBC Radio 1]].<ref>{{cite web|title=JLS unveil new single 'Hottest Girl in the World' - listen|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a404152/jls-unveil-new-single-hottest-girl-in-the-world-listen.html|last=Copsey|first=Robert|date=6 September 2012|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hearst Magazines UK]]|accessdate=6 September 2012}}</ref> The album features collaborations with both Bebe O'Hare and Tiffany Foxx, two independent artists who are well known on the underground circuit in the [[United States]]. Humes said of Tiffany Foxx's appearance: "Tiffany helped us with a spectacular take of ''Dessert''. She cracked the vocals. We would love to see the version with her released as a single." In promotion of the album, the band performed "Hottest Girl in the World" on ''[[The X Factor (UK series 9)|The X Factor]]'' on 21 October 2012, and premiered "Hold Me Down" on the edition of ''[[The Xtra Factor]]'' that followed. They also performed the track on ''[[Alan Carr: Chatty Man]]'' on 26 October 2012.
In August 2012, the group revealed that the album would be titled ''Evolution'', and would be released on 5 November 2012.<ref>{{cite web|title=JLS announce new album 'Evolution'|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a401809/jls-announce-new-album-evolution.html|last=Daniels|first=Colin|date=21 August 2012|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hearst Magazines UK]]|accessdate=12 September 2012}}</ref> Humes later stated the thinking behind the title was based on the fact that the group "wanted to come back with something that was different and that would give people something to talk about".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bluesandsoul.com/feature/817/musical_4play/|title=JLS: Musical 4Play|last=Lewis|first=Pete|publisher=Blues & Soul|date=13 December 2012}}</ref> On 3 September 2012, they announced that "[[Hottest Girl in the World]]" would serve as the lead single from the album, with a release date of 21 October 2012.<ref>{{cite web|title=JLS announce new single 'Hottest Girl In The World'|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a403372/jls-announce-new-single-hottest-girl-in-the-world.html|last=Corner|first=Lewis|work=[[Digital Spy]]|date=3 September 2012 |publisher=[[Hearst Magazines UK]]|accessdate=12 September 2012}}</ref> On 21 August, the band began filming a music video for "Hottest Girl in the World".<ref>{{cite web|title=JLS Reveal Pyictures From Music Video Set For Their New Single|url=http://www.capitalfm.com/artists/jls/news/music-video-pictures/|publisher=[[Capital (radio network)|Capital FM]]|accessdate=25 August 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=JLS Film New Music Video Ahead Of Announcing First Single From Fourth Album|url=http://www.capitalfm.com/artists/jls/news/new-music-video-fourth-album/|publisher=[[Capital (radio network)|Capital FM]]|accessdate=25 August 2012}}</ref> On the direction of the album. [[Aston Merrygold]] said; "We didn't go by any kind of guidelines or anything like that, we just made what felt right and we're really excited about it."<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a401809/jls-announce-new-album-evolution.html|title=JLS announce new album 'Evolution'|last=Daniels|first=Colin|date=25 August 2012|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hearst Magazines UK]]|accessdate=25 August 2012}}</ref> On 11 September, the band unveiled the artwork for the album.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a405229/jls-unveil-new-album-evolution-artwork.html|title=JLS unveil new album 'Evolution' artwork|last=Corner|first=Lewis|date=11 September 2012|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hearst Magazines UK]]|accessdate=12 September 2012}}</ref> The band also confirmed that a deluxe version of the album will be available, that will feature bonus and previously unreleased tracks.<ref>{{cite web|title=JLS unveil new album title Evolution to fans on Twitter|url=http://www.metro.co.uk/music/909725-jls-unveil-new-album-title-evolution-to-fans-on-twitter|last=Deen|first=Sarah|date=25 August 2012|work=[[Metro (British newspaper)|Metro]]|publisher=[[DMG Media]]|accessdate=25 August 2012}}</ref> On 6 September, "Hottest Girl in the World" premiered on [[BBC Radio 1]].<ref>{{cite web|title=JLS unveil new single 'Hottest Girl in the World' - listen|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a404152/jls-unveil-new-single-hottest-girl-in-the-world-listen.html|last=Copsey|first=Robert|date=6 September 2012|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hearst Magazines UK]]|accessdate=6 September 2012}}</ref> The album features collaborations with both Bebe O'Hare and Tiffany Foxx, two independent artists who are well known on the underground circuit in the [[United States]]. Humes said of Tiffany Foxx's appearance: "Tiffany helped us with a spectacular take of ''Dessert''. She cracked the vocals. We would love to see the version with her released as a single." In promotion of the album, the band performed "Hottest Girl in the World" on ''[[The X Factor (British series 9)|The X Factor]]'' on 21 October 2012, and premiered "Hold Me Down" on the edition of ''[[The Xtra Factor (British TV series)|The Xtra Factor]]'' that followed. They also performed the track on ''[[Alan Carr: Chatty Man]]'' on 26 October 2012.


==Critical reception==
==Critical reception==
{{Album ratings
{{Music ratings
| ADM = 5.6/10<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.anydecentmusic.com/review/5027/JLS-Evolution.aspx|title=Stars Dance by Selena Gomez reviews|publisher=AnyDecentMusic?|access-date=24 October 2022|archive-date=29 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211029160449/http://www.anydecentmusic.com/review/5027/JLS-Evolution.aspx|url-status=live}}</ref>
| MC = 54/100<ref name="Metacritic">{{cite web|url=http://www.metacritic.com/music/evolution/jls|title= Evolution - JLS|publisher=[[Metacritic]]|accessdate=21 November 2013}}</ref>
| MC = 54/100<ref name="Metacritic">{{cite web|url=http://www.metacritic.com/music/evolution/jls|title= Evolution - JLS|publisher=[[Metacritic]]|accessdate=21 November 2013}}</ref>
| rev1 = [[4Music]]
| rev1 = [[4Music]]
| rev1Score = Positive<ref name="4Music review">{{cite web|url=http://www.4music.com/news/reviews/6548/JLS-Evolution|title=JLS - Evolution|last=Younie|first=Chris|date=18 October 2012|publisher=[[4Music]]|accessdate=4 October 2013}}</ref>
| rev1Score = Positive<ref name="4Music review">{{cite web|url=http://www.4music.com/news/reviews/6548/JLS-Evolution|title=JLS - Evolution|last=Younie|first=Chris|date=18 October 2012|publisher=[[4Music]]|accessdate=4 October 2013|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121103121922/http://www.4music.com/news/reviews/6548/JLS-Evolution|archivedate=3 November 2012|df=dmy-all}}</ref>
| rev2 = [[AllMusic]]
| rev2 = [[AllMusic]]
| rev2Score = {{Rating|2.5|5}}<ref name="AllMusic review">{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/evolution-mw0002419163|title=Review: Evoluion - JLS|last=Collar|first=Matt|date=5 November 2012|work=[[AllMusic]]|publisher=[[AllRovi]]|accessdate=17 November 2013}}</ref>
| rev2Score = {{Rating|2.5|5}}<ref name="AllMusic review">{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/evolution-mw0002419163|title=Review: Evolution - JLS|last=Collar|first=Matt|date=5 November 2012|work=[[AllMusic]]|publisher=[[AllRovi]]|accessdate=17 November 2013}}</ref>
| rev3 = AMAZEPOP
| rev3 = AMAZEPOP
| rev3Score = Positive<ref name="AMAZEPOP review">{{cite web|last=Kitchener|first=Shaun|title=Good news everyone! JLS are back on form with new album Evolution|url=http://amazepop.co.uk/good-news-everyone-jls-are-back-on-form-with-new-album-evolution/|work=AMAZEPOP|accessdate=18 October 2012}}</ref>
| rev3Score = Positive<ref name="AMAZEPOP review">{{cite web|last=Kitchener|first=Shaun|title=Good news everyone! JLS are back on form with new album Evolution|url=http://amazepop.co.uk/good-news-everyone-jls-are-back-on-form-with-new-album-evolution/|work=AMAZEPOP|accessdate=18 October 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150610203108/http://amazepop.co.uk/good-news-everyone-jls-are-back-on-form-with-new-album-evolution/|archive-date=10 June 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref>
| rev4 = ''[[Daily Express]]''
| rev4 = ''[[Daily Express]]''
| rev4Score = {{Rating|3|5}}<ref name="Daily Express review">{{cite web|url=http://www.express.co.uk/entertainment/music/355725/Album-Review-Evolution-by-JLS|title=Album Review: Evolution by JLS|last=Gage|first=Simon|date=2 November 2012|work=[[Daily Express]]|publisher=[[Northern and Shell Media]]|accessdate=21 November 2013}}</ref>
| rev4Score = {{Rating|3|5}}<ref name="Daily Express review">{{cite web|url=http://www.express.co.uk/entertainment/music/355725/Album-Review-Evolution-by-JLS|title=Album Review: Evolution by JLS|last=Gage|first=Simon|date=2 November 2012|work=[[Daily Express]]|publisher=[[Northern and Shell Media]]|accessdate=21 November 2013}}</ref>
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| rev6Score = Positive<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.flavourmag.co.uk/album-review-jls-evolution/|title=Album Review: JLS 'Evolution'|last=Phillips|first=Noel|date=31 October 2012|work=[[Flavour Magazine]]|accessdate=21 November 2013}}</ref>
| rev6Score = Positive<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.flavourmag.co.uk/album-review-jls-evolution/|title=Album Review: JLS 'Evolution'|last=Phillips|first=Noel|date=31 October 2012|work=[[Flavour Magazine]]|accessdate=21 November 2013}}</ref>
| rev7 = ''[[The Guardian]]''
| rev7 = ''[[The Guardian]]''
| rev7Score = {{Rating|3|5}}<ref name="The Guardian review">{{cite web|url=http://www.theguardian.com/music/2012/nov/01/jls-evolution-review|title=JLS: Evolution – review|last=Nicholson|first=Rebecca|date=1 November 2012|work=[[The Guardian]]|publisher=Guardian News and Media|accessdate=21 November 2013}}</ref>
| rev7Score = {{Rating|3|5}}<ref name="The Guardian review">{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2012/nov/01/jls-evolution-review|title=JLS: Evolution – review|last=Nicholson|first=Rebecca|date=1 November 2012|work=[[The Guardian]]|publisher=Guardian News and Media|accessdate=21 November 2013}}</ref>
| rev8 = ''[[The Independent]]''
| rev8 = ''[[The Independent]]''
| rev8Score = {{Rating|2|5}}<ref name="The Independent review">{{cite web|url=http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/reviews/album-jls-evolution-rca-8274215.html|title=Album: JLS, Evolution (RCA)|last=Gill|first=Andy|date=3 November 2012|work=[[The Independent]]|publisher=Independent Print Limited|accessdate=21 November 2013}}</ref>
| rev8Score = {{Rating|2|5}}<ref name="The Independent review">{{cite web|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/reviews/album-jls-evolution-rca-8274215.html|title=Album: JLS, Evolution (RCA)|last=Gill|first=Andy|date=3 November 2012|work=[[The Independent]]|publisher=Independent Print Limited|accessdate=21 November 2013}}</ref><br>{{Rating|3|5}}<ref name="The Independent on Sunday review">{{cite web|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/reviews/album-jls-evolution-epic-8280374.html|title=Album: JLS, Evolution (Epic)|last=Wills|first=Kate|date=3 November 2012|work=[[The Independent on Sunday]]|publisher=Independent Print Limited|accessdate=21 November 2013}}</ref>
| rev8 = ''[[The Independent]]''
| rev8Score = {{Rating|3|5}}<ref name="The Independent on Sunday review">{{cite web|url=http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/reviews/album-jls-evolution-epic-8280374.html|title=Album: JLS, Evolution (Epic)|last=Wills|first=Kate|date=3 November 2012|work=[[The Independent on Sunday]]|publisher=Independent Print Limited|accessdate=21 November 2013}}</ref>
| rev10 = ''Maximum POP!''
| rev10 = ''Maximum POP!''
| rev10Score = Positive<ref name="Maximum POP! review">{{cite web|url=http://www.maximumpop.co.uk/jls-evolution-album-review/|title=JLS' 'Evolution' review – amazing album alert!|last=Franks|first=Luke|date=22 October 2012|work=Maximum POP!|accessdate=21 November 2013}}</ref>
| rev10Score = Positive<ref name="Maximum POP! review">{{cite web|url=http://www.maximumpop.co.uk/jls-evolution-album-review/|title=JLS' 'Evolution' review – amazing album alert!|last=Franks|first=Luke|date=22 October 2012|work=Maximum POP!|accessdate=21 November 2013}}</ref>
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==Track listing==
==Track listing==
{{Track listing
{{Track listing
| extra_column = Producer(s)<ref>[http://www.amazon.co.uk/Evolution-JLS/dp/B00932JRH8/ref=sr_1_2?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1348505009&sr=1-2 Evolution: Amazon.co.uk: Music<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
| extra_column = Producer(s)<ref>[https://www.amazon.co.uk/Evolution-JLS/dp/B00932JRH8/ref=sr_1_2?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1348505009&sr=1-2 Evolution: Amazon.co.uk: Music<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
| total_length =
| total_length =
| writing_credits = yes
| headline =
| headline =
| title1 = Dessert
| title1 = Dessert
| writer1 = Oritsé Williams, [[Marvin Humes]], Jonathan Gill, [[Aston Merrygold]], [[Mr. Bangladesh|Shondrae Crawford]], Dwayne AbernathySean Fenton, [[Keith Sweat]], Roy Murray
| writer1 = Aston Merrygold • Marvin Humes • Oritse Williams • JB Gill • [[Bangladesh (record producer)|Shondrae Crawford]] • Dwayne Abernathy • [[Elijah Blake|Sean Fenton]] • [[Keith Sweat]] • Roy Murray
| extra1 = [[Mr. Bangladesh|Shondrae "Mr. Bangladesh" Crawford]], Dem Jointz <small>(co.)</small>
| extra1 = [[Bangladesh (record producer)|Mr. Bangladesh]] • [[Dem Jointz]]
| length1 = 3:35
| length1 = 3:35
| title2 = [[Hottest Girl in the World]]
| title2 = [[Hottest Girl in the World]]
| writer2 = Williams, Humes, Gill, Merrygold, Crawford, Abernathy, [[Ali Tennant]]
| writer2 = Merrygold • Humes • Williams • Gill • Abernathy • [[Ali Tennant]]
| extra2 = Mr. Bangladesh, Dem Jointz <small>(co.)</small>, [[James F. Reynolds (mixer)|James Reynolds]] <small>(add.)</small>, [[MNEK]] <small>(add.)</small>
| extra2 = Mr. Bangladesh • Dem Jointz • James Reynolds • [[MNEK]]
| length2 = 3:37
| length2 = 3:37
| title3 = Have Your Way
| title3 = Have Your Way
| writer3 = Williams, Humes, Gill, Merrygold, [[The Runners|Andrew Harr, Jermaine Jackson]], [[Kevin Cossom|Kevin "KC" Cossom]], Jon-David Anderson, David Anderson
| writer3 = Merrygold • Humes • Williams • Gill • [[The Runners (production duo)|Andrew Harr • Jermaine Jackson]] • [[Kevin Cossom|Kevin "KC" Cossom]] • Jon-David Anderson • David Anderson
| extra3 = [[The Runners]], Jon-David Anderson <small>(co.)</small>, David Anderson <small>(co.)</small>
| extra3 = [[The Runners (production duo)|The Runners]] • Jon-David Anderson • David Anderson
| length3 = 3:30
| length3 = 3:30
| title4 = [[Hold Me Down (song)|Hold Me Down]]
| title4 = [[Hold Me Down (song)|Hold Me Down]]
| writer4 = Williams, Humes, Gill, Merrygold, [[Rodney Jerkins]], [[Wayne Hector]], Eric Bellinger
| writer4 = Merrygold • Humes • Williams • Gill • [[Rodney Jerkins]] • [[Wayne Hector]] • Eric Bellinger
| extra4 = Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins, Paul "Hollywood Hotsauce" Dawson <small>(co.)</small>
| extra4 = Darkchild • Hollywood Hotsauce
| length4 = 3:30
| length4 = 3:30
| title5 = I Like It
| title5 = I Like It
| writer5 = Williams, Humes, Gill, Merrygold, [[Andreas Romdhane]], [[Josef Larossi]], [[Ina Wroldsen]]
| writer5 = Merrygold • Humes • Williams • Gill • [[Andreas Romdhane]] • [[Josef Larossi]] • [[Ina Wroldsen]]
| extra5 = [[TMS (production team)|TMS]]
| extra5 = [[TMS (production team)|TMS]]
| length5 = 3:40
| length5 = 3:40
| title6 = All The Way
| title6 = All The Way
| writer6 = Williams, Humes, Gill, Merrygold, Crawford, Abernathy, Armando Buelna, Mark Guinto, Rose Benson, William Reyes
| writer6 = Merrygold • Humes • Williams • Gill • Crawford • Abernathy • Armando Buelna • Mark Guinto • Rose Benson • William Reyes
| extra6 = Mr. Bangladesh
| extra6 = Mr. Bangladesh
| length6 = 4:24
| length6 = 4:24
| title7 = Give Me Life
| title7 = Give Me Life
| writer7 = Williams, Humes, Gill, Merrygold, [[Jarrad Rogers]], Emmanuel Orelaja, Jay Warner
| writer7 = Merrygold • Humes • Williams • Gill • [[Jarrad Rogers]] • Emmanuel Orelaja • Jay Warner
| extra7 = Jarrad Rogers
| extra7 = Jarrad Rogers
| length7 = 3:07
| length7 = 3:07
| title8 = Don't Know That
| title8 = Don't Know That
| writer8 = Williams, Humes, Gill, Merrygold, Jerkins, [[Wayne Hector]]
| writer8 = Merrygold • Humes • Williams • Gill • Jerkins • Hector
| extra8 = Darkchild, Hollywood Hotsauce <small>(co.)</small>
| extra8 = Darkchild • Hollywood Hotsauce
| length8 = 3:56
| length8 = 3:56
| title9 = Troublemaker
| title9 = Troublemaker
| writer9 = Peter Gordeno, Tennant, Mike "Scribz" Riley, Brittany Davis
| writer9 = Tennant • Peter Gordeno • Mike "Scribz" Riley • Brittany Davis
| extra9 = [[Midi Mafia]], Reynolds <small>(add.)</small>
| extra9 = [[Midi Mafia]] • James F. Reynolds
| note9 = featuring Bebe O'Hare
| note9 = featuring Bebe O'Hare
| length9 = 2:58
| length9 = 2:58
| title10 = Gotta Try It
| title10 = Gotta Try It
| writer10 = Williams, Humes, Gill, Merrygold, Crawford, Abernathy
| writer10 = Merrygold • Humes • Williams • Gill • Crawford • Abernathy
| extra10 = Mr. Bangladesh, Dem Jointz <small>(co.)</small>
| extra10 = Mr. Bangladesh • Dem Jointz
| length10 = 3:50
| length10 = 3:50
| title11 = Homeless Heart
| writer11 = Merrygold • Humes • Williams • Gill • Tennant • Tim McEwan
| extra11 = [[DEEKAY]]
| length11 = 3:58
| title12 = Heartrock
| writer12 = Merrygold • Humes • Williams • Gill • Lars Halvor Jensen
| extra12 = DEEKAY
| length12 = 3:05
| title13 = Single No More
| writer13 = Merrygold • Humes • Williams • Gill • Jensen • Tennant • Johannes Jørgensen
| extra13 = DEEKAY
| length13 = 4:06
| title14 = Talk It Out
| writer14 = Merrygold • Humes • Williams • Gill • Bellinger • Erika Nuri • Harmony Samuels
| extra14 = Harmony Samuels
| length14 = 3:43
| }}
| }}
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| extra_column = Producer(s)
| total_length =
| total_length =
| headline = Deluxe edition bonus tracks<ref>[https://www.amazon.co.uk/Evolution-Deluxe-JLS/dp/B00932LLSG/ref=sr_1_1?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1348505009&sr=1-1 Evolution [Deluxe&#93;: Amazon.co.uk: Music<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
| writing_credits = yes
| title15 = Hottest Girl in the World
| collapsed = yes
| note15 = [[Wideboys]] Remix
| headline = Deluxe edition bonus disc<ref>[http://www.amazon.co.uk/Evolution-Deluxe-JLS/dp/B00932LLSG/ref=sr_1_1?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1348505009&sr=1-1 Evolution [Deluxe&#93;: Amazon.co.uk: Music<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
| writer15 = Williams, Humes, Gill, Merrygold, Crawford, Abernathy, Tennant
| title1 = Homeless Heart
| extra15 = Mr. Bangladesh, Dem Jointz <small>(co.)</small>, [[James F. Reynolds (mixer)|James Reynolds]] <small>(add.)</small>, [[MNEK]] <small>(add.)</small>, The Wideboys <small>(remix)</small>
| writer1 = Williams, Humes, Gill, Merrygold, Tennant, Tim McEwan
| extra1 = [[DEEKAY]]
| length15 = 5:08
| length1 = 3:58
| title16 = Dessert
| note16 = featuring Tiffany Foxx
| title2 = Heartrock
| writer16 = JLS, Crawford, Abernathy, Fenton
| writer2 = Williams, Humes, Gill, Merrygold, McEwan, Lars Halvor Jensen
| extra16 = Mr. Bangladesh, Dem Jointz <small>(co.)</small>
| extra2 = DEEKAY
| length2 = 3:05
| length16 = 4:18
| title3 = Single No More
| writer3 = Williams, Humes, Gill, Merrygold, Jensen, Tennant, Johannes Jørgensen
| extra3 = DEEKAY
| length3 = 4:06
| title4 = Talk It Out
| writer4 = Williams, Humes, Gill, Merrygold, Bellinger, Erika Nuri, Harmony Samuels
| extra4 = Harmony Samuels
| length4 = 3:43
| title5 = Hottest Girl in the World
| note5 = [[Wideboys]] Remix
| writer5 = Williams, Humes, Gill, Merrygold, Crawford, Abernathy, Tennant
| extra5 = Mr. Bangladesh, Dem Jointz <small>(co.)</small>, [[James F. Reynolds (mixer)|James Reynolds]] <small>(add.)</small>, [[MNEK]] <small>(add.)</small>, The Wideboys <small>(remix)</small>
| length5 = 5:08
| title6 = Dessert
| note6 = featuring Tiffany Foxx
| writer6 = JLS, Crawford, Abernathy, Fenton
| extra6 = Mr. Bangladesh, Dem Jointz <small>(co.)</small>
| length6 = 4:18
}}
}}
*"Dessert" contains an interpolation of "[[Freak Me]]" as performed by [[Silk (group)|Silk]].
*"Dessert" contains an interpolation of "[[Freak Me]]" as performed by [[Silk (group)|Silk]].


==Charts and certifications==
==Charts and certifications==
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===Certifications===
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Evolution
Studio album by
JLS
Released5 November 2012 (2012-11-05)
Recorded2012
GenreR&B[1]
LabelRCA
Producer
JLS chronology
Jukebox
(2011) 		Evolution
(2012) 		Goodbye – The Greatest Hits
(2013)
Singles from Evolution
  1. "Hottest Girl in the World"
    Released: 21 October 2012
  2. "Hold Me Down"
    Released: 17 December 2012

Evolution is the fourth studio album by British boy band JLS. The album was released on 5 November 2012 through RCA Records. The album marks a new change in direction for the band, described as "a throwback to the '90s new jack swing/R&B-influenced music".[3] The album was preceded by the single "Hottest Girl in the World", released on 21 October 2012.

Background

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In March 2012, Oritsé Williams revealed that JLS had decided to work with top American producers for their fourth record, so they can give their fans a "great album". He claimed that "We're furthering our sound in that way."[4] "We've been in the studio with people like Darkchild, and we've kind of gone back to new jack swing, and R&B on the album." He also revealed that they were working with "Mr. Bangladesh, who is known for his hip hop. We wanted to write with new people. We've got to give the fans a great album and we try to be the best we can." In April 2012, the band revealed that they were "going to Scandinavia and America over the next few weeks to put pen to paper."[5] They also announced that the goal with the album was "to take us international."

In August 2012, the group revealed that the album would be titled Evolution, and would be released on 5 November 2012.[6] Humes later stated the thinking behind the title was based on the fact that the group "wanted to come back with something that was different and that would give people something to talk about".[7] On 3 September 2012, they announced that "Hottest Girl in the World" would serve as the lead single from the album, with a release date of 21 October 2012.[8] On 21 August, the band began filming a music video for "Hottest Girl in the World".[9][10] On the direction of the album. Aston Merrygold said; "We didn't go by any kind of guidelines or anything like that, we just made what felt right and we're really excited about it."[11] On 11 September, the band unveiled the artwork for the album.[12] The band also confirmed that a deluxe version of the album will be available, that will feature bonus and previously unreleased tracks.[13] On 6 September, "Hottest Girl in the World" premiered on BBC Radio 1.[14] The album features collaborations with both Bebe O'Hare and Tiffany Foxx, two independent artists who are well known on the underground circuit in the United States. Humes said of Tiffany Foxx's appearance: "Tiffany helped us with a spectacular take of Dessert. She cracked the vocals. We would love to see the version with her released as a single." In promotion of the album, the band performed "Hottest Girl in the World" on The X Factor on 21 October 2012, and premiered "Hold Me Down" on the edition of The Xtra Factor that followed. They also performed the track on Alan Carr: Chatty Man on 26 October 2012.

Critical reception

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Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
SourceRating
AnyDecentMusic?5.6/10[15]
Metacritic54/100[16]
Review scores
SourceRating
4MusicPositive[17]
AllMusic[1]
AMAZEPOPPositive[18]
Daily Express[19]
Digital Spy[20]
Flavour MagazinePositive[21]
The Guardian[22]
The Independent[23]
[24]
Maximum POP!Positive[25]
musicOMH[26]
Sugarscape[27]

Upon release, Evolution received mixed to positive reviews from music critics. At review aggregate site Metacritic, it has an average score of 54 out of 100, based on five reviews, indicating "mixed to average" reviews.[16] Shaun Kitchener of AMAZEPOP gave it a positive review, comparing it favourably to JLS's previous album Jukebox (2011). He said: "...it makes the group feel fresh again, like they're back at the forefront of the British boyband movement. They’re sensibly taking a step away from the half-cooked urbanised electro-pop that filled their last couple of albums; leaving the guitar-driven bubblegum choruses to One Direction and letting The Wanted get on with their own brand of club-ready ladpop." "Gotta Try It", "Hold Me Down" and "Give Me Life" were named the best tracks, with the latter being compared to Chris Brown.[18] Kate Lucey of Sugarscape believed that JLS had "...upped their game for Evolution; released R&B, urban flavoured pop, and mastered it". She called it "their best record yet" and gave it a perfect 10/10 rating.[27] Maximum Pop said: "All in all, a pretty solid album from Marvin & Co, as well as showing a significant progression of their overall musical style – they’ve moved from their pop leanings and have fully embraced their role as an R&B group, something that’ll help them separate from the growing pack of boybands out there, particularly against One Direction’s guitar-based power pop and The Wanted’s more clubby, experimental records. It’s an ‘Evolution’ alright, and we’re definitely along for the ride."[25]

Writing for 4Music, Chris Younie was highly positive in his review: "We've always known [JLS] were suave and sophisticated, but this has never been more evident than on this latest album. The boys are back and they're cooler, crisper and cleverer than ever before. We approve."[17] Lewis Corner of Digital Spy gave the album 3/5 stars. Regarding "Hottest Girl in the World", he said "...it was a relief to hear the group ditch their tired R&B-dance hybrids to serve up a cool slice of Justin Timberlake-styled pop. Their new attitude showed everyone that JLS are not shy about shaking off their boyish charm and transform into a charismatic manband." He was critical of other tracks "I Like It" and "Gotta Try It", but admitted that "Nevertheless, the result is an improvement on 2011's Jukebox and proves that JLS still have some mileage in them yet."[20] In a review for AllMusic, Matt Collar said: "The fourth album from 2008 X Factor runner-up JLS, 2012's Evolution features more of the British boy band's slick, dance-oriented R&B. This time, JLS have teamed up with big-name producers Mr. Bangladesh (Usher, T-Pain) and Rodney Jerkins (Michael Jackson, Justin Bieber). The result is a synth-heavy album that evinces a kind of updated take on the '90s new jack swing influence that first inspired the group."[1]

Track listing

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No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)[28]Length
1."Dessert"Aston Merrygold • Marvin Humes • Oritse Williams • JB Gill • Shondrae Crawford • Dwayne Abernathy • Sean Fenton • Keith Sweat • Roy MurrayMr. Bangladesh • Dem Jointz3:35
2."Hottest Girl in the World"Merrygold • Humes • Williams • Gill • Abernathy • Ali TennantMr. Bangladesh • Dem Jointz • James Reynolds • MNEK3:37
3."Have Your Way"Merrygold • Humes • Williams • Gill • Andrew Harr • Jermaine Jackson • Kevin "KC" Cossom • Jon-David Anderson • David AndersonThe Runners • Jon-David Anderson • David Anderson3:30
4."Hold Me Down"Merrygold • Humes • Williams • Gill • Rodney Jerkins • Wayne Hector • Eric BellingerDarkchild • Hollywood Hotsauce3:30
5."I Like It"Merrygold • Humes • Williams • Gill • Andreas Romdhane • Josef Larossi • Ina WroldsenTMS3:40
6."All The Way"Merrygold • Humes • Williams • Gill • Crawford • Abernathy • Armando Buelna • Mark Guinto • Rose Benson • William ReyesMr. Bangladesh4:24
7."Give Me Life"Merrygold • Humes • Williams • Gill • Jarrad Rogers • Emmanuel Orelaja • Jay WarnerJarrad Rogers3:07
8."Don't Know That"Merrygold • Humes • Williams • Gill • Jerkins • HectorDarkchild • Hollywood Hotsauce3:56
9."Troublemaker" (featuring Bebe O'Hare)Tennant • Peter Gordeno • Mike "Scribz" Riley • Brittany DavisMidi Mafia • James F. Reynolds2:58
10."Gotta Try It"Merrygold • Humes • Williams • Gill • Crawford • AbernathyMr. Bangladesh • Dem Jointz3:50
11."Homeless Heart"Merrygold • Humes • Williams • Gill • Tennant • Tim McEwanDEEKAY3:58
12."Heartrock"Merrygold • Humes • Williams • Gill • Lars Halvor JensenDEEKAY3:05
13."Single No More"Merrygold • Humes • Williams • Gill • Jensen • Tennant • Johannes JørgensenDEEKAY4:06
14."Talk It Out"Merrygold • Humes • Williams • Gill • Bellinger • Erika Nuri • Harmony SamuelsHarmony Samuels3:43
Deluxe edition bonus tracks[29]
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
15."Hottest Girl in the World" (Wideboys Remix)Williams, Humes, Gill, Merrygold, Crawford, Abernathy, TennantMr. Bangladesh, Dem Jointz (co.), James Reynolds (add.), MNEK (add.), The Wideboys (remix)5:08
16."Dessert" (featuring Tiffany Foxx)JLS, Crawford, Abernathy, FentonMr. Bangladesh, Dem Jointz (co.)4:18
  • "Dessert" contains an interpolation of "Freak Me" as performed by Silk.

Charts and certifications

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Release history

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Country Date Format Label
Ireland 3 November 2012 CD, digital download RCA Records, Sony Music
United Kingdom 5 November 2012

References

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