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Ballads 1
File:Ballads 1.jpg
Studio album by
Joji
Released26 October 2018 (2018-10-26)
Length35:06
Label
Producer
Joji chronology
In Tongues
(2017) 		Ballads 1
(2018)
Singles from Ballads 1
  1. "Yeah Right"
    Released: 8 May 2018
  2. "Slow Dancing in the Dark"
    Released: 12 September 2018
  3. "Can't Get Over You"
    Released: 2 October 2018
  4. "Test Drive"
    Released: 16 October 2018
  5. "29 October 2018"

Ballads 1 (stylized in all caps) is the debut studio album by Japanese singer-songwriter George Miller, under the moniker Joji. It was released on 26 October 2018 through 88rising Records and 12Tone Music.[1]

Composition and writing

Ballads 1 is 35 minutes and six seconds long, a standard length for a studio album.[2] The project is majority produced by Joji himself[3] and features only one vocal feature in Trippie Redd on "R.I.P"[4] though features production features from names such as Clams Casino, D33J and Sclohmo. The project is introspective, writing about the "reality of love, life and everything in between."[5] The project ranges from songs that are "heart-wretching" and sometimes more cheerful to capture the feeling that "no one's sad all the time."[6]

The focus of the project is ballads, according to Joji[7] and in an interview with Annie Mac said that he was trying to make the project full of ballads that are different in their "own special way"[8] and that are powerful, set a new direction but keep "Joji roots" he established on In Tongues.[6]

Joji stated in an interview with Triple J how he wanted to take a more pop-oriented approach to his style in the album and how the single "Yeah Right" was the start of that.[9]

Singles

Ballads 1 had four singles, preceding it's release. The first single, "Yeah Right" was released May 8, 2018[10] with a music video and was produced by Joji.[11]

"Slow Dancing in the Dark" was released on 12 September 2018 with a music video and was the second Joji song to chart on a Billboard chart.[12]

"Can't Get Over You" featuring Clams Casino and "Test Drive" produced by RL Grime were released on 2 October 2018 and 16 October 2018 with music videos respectively.[13][14][15]

Promotion and release

Ballads 1 was announced on 12 September 2018 alongside the release of the album's second single "Slow Dancing in the Dark".[16] An accompanying music video directed by Jared Hogan was released the same day.[17]

"Can't Get Over You" was released on 2 October 2018 with an accompanying video directed by Miller and SAINT.[18] The album's release date, cover artwork and track listing were revealed the same day.

"Test Drive" was released on 16 October 2018 with an accompanying video directed by James Defina.[19]

"Wanted U" was released on 29 October 2018,alongside a video directed by Michael La Burt.[20]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Pitchfork6.7/10[21]
Rolling Stone[22]

Track listing

All tracks are written by George Miller, except where noted

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Attention" Joji2:08
2."Slow Dancing in the Dark" Patrick Wimberly3:29
3."Test Drive" RL Grime2:59
4."Wanted U" Joji4:11
5."Can't Get Over You" (featuring Clams Casino) 
1:47
6."Yeah Right" Joji[23]2:54
7."Why Am I Still in LA" (featuring Shlohmo and D33J) 
3:19
8."No Fun" Jam City2:48
9."Come Thru" Shlohmo2:33
10."R.I.P." (featuring Trippie Redd)
2:38
11."XNXX"
  • Miller
  • John Durham
  • Joji
  • John Durham
2:07
12."I'll See You in 40" Joji4:13
Total length:35:06

Notes

Personnel

Credits adapted from Qobuz.[24]

References

  1. ^ "BALLADS 1 by Joji on Apple Music". iTunes. Retrieved 2 October 2018.
  2. ^ BALLADS 1, 2018-10-26, retrieved 2018-10-28
  3. ^ "Joji's 'BALLADS 1' Album: Stream It Here". Highsnobiety. 2018-10-28. Retrieved 2018-10-28.
  4. ^ "Trippie Redd & Joji Will Do Anything For You On "R.I.P."". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 2018-10-28.
  5. ^ Herman, Tamar. "Joji Talks 'Ballads 1' And How His Music Is Just The Start". Forbes. Retrieved 2018-10-27.
  6. ^ a b "The Deed Has Been Done: An Interview With Joji". Complex. Retrieved 2018-10-27.
  7. ^ Herman, Tamar. "Joji Talks 'Ballads 1' And How His Music Is Just The Start". Forbes. Retrieved 2018-10-27.
  8. ^ Jambino (2018-09-18), Joji Interview - BBC Radio 1 (Annie Mac), retrieved 2018-10-27
  9. ^ Joji "Yeah Right is a song for ugly people", Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 2018-07-26, retrieved 2018-10-27
  10. ^ "Joji Is an Emotional Wreck in His Video for "Yeah Right"". Highsnobiety. 2018-10-27. Retrieved 2018-10-27.
  11. ^ "Joji Drops New Song "Yeah Right"". PigeonsandPlanes. Retrieved 2018-10-27.
  12. ^ "Joji Has a Rough Night in 'Slow Dancing in the Dark'". PAPER. 2018-09-12. Retrieved 2018-10-28.
  13. ^ Leight, Elias (2018-10-02). "Joji Rollerblades Away From Heartbreak in 'Can't Get Over You' Video". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2018-10-28.
  14. ^ "Joji Drops 'BALLADS 1' Album". HYPEBEAST. Retrieved 2018-10-28.
  15. ^ "Joji Goes For a 'Test Drive' in Scenic New Video: Watch". Billboard. Retrieved 2018-10-28.
  16. ^ Skelton, Eric (12 September 2018). "Joji Drops "Slow Dancing in the Dark" Video and Announces 'BALLADS 1' Album". Complex. Retrieved 2 October 2018.
  17. ^ Moen, Matt (12 September 2018). "Joji Has a Rough Night in 'Slow Dancing in the Dark'". Paper Magazine. Retrieved 2 October 2018.
  18. ^ Leight, Elias (2 October 2018). "Joji Rollerblades Away From Heartbreak in 'Can't Get Over You' Video". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2 October 2018.
  19. ^ Sawyer, Jonathan (16 October 2018). "Joji Shares Video for RL Grime-Produced "TEST DRIVE" From His Debut Album". Highsnobiety. Retrieved 16 October 2018.
  20. ^ Sawyer, Jonathan (29 October 2018). "Joji Is an '80s Rocker in His "WANTED U" Video". Highsnobiety. Retrieved 29 October 2018.
  21. ^ Blais-Billie, Braudie (31 October 2018). "Joji: BALLADS 1 Album Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved 31 October 2018.
  22. ^ Leight, Elias (29 October 2018). "Review: Joji Masters Self-Deprecating Pop on 'Ballads 1'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 29 October 2018.
  23. ^ Kenneally, Cerys (9 May 2018). "Joji reveals dreamy, R&B infused track "yeah right"". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 10 October 2018.
  24. ^ "BALLADS 1 | Joji". Qobuz. Retrieved 2 October 2018.
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