Ballads 1
Joji · 2018
35 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock · contemporary R&B · trip hop
Intimate melodies intertwine with raw vulnerability, creating a haunting soundscape of heartbreak and longing.
Why this album works
The album received critical acclaim, particularly for its emotional depth and production quality, landing on multiple year-end lists. Tracks like 'SLOW DANCING IN THE DARK' became viral hits, reflecting Joji's impact on contemporary R&B and influencing a new wave of artists exploring similar themes of melancholy and introspection.
- Best for
- steady pacing for reflective moments intimate melodies for late nights haunting soundscape of longing
- Context
- When 'Ballads 1' was released on October 26, 2018, Joji had transitioned from being a popular internet figure to a serious music artist. This debut EP followed his earlier singles and marked his first major project after signing with 88rising, establishing him as a prominent voice in the alternative R&B scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Birds of Tokyo· Pendulum· Tonight Alive· Tame Impala· For King & Country· Violent Soho· Empire of the Sun· Atlas Genius
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 ATTENTION 2:09
- 2 SLOW DANCING IN THE DARK Standout 3:30
- 3 TEST DRIVE 3:00
- 4 WANTED U 4:11
- 5 CAN’T GET OVER YOU Standout 1:47
- 6 YEAH RIGHT Standout 2:55
- 7 WHY AM I STILL IN LA 3:20
- 8 NO FUN 2:49
- 9 COME THRU 2:33
- 10 R.I.P. 2:39
- 11 XNXX 2:07
- 12 I’LL SEE YOU IN 40 4:14
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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