What makes The Last Text by Jacob Sartorius notable?

This EP showcases Sartorius's ability to connect with a young audience, achieving chart success by reaching the top 10 on Billboard's Heatseekers Albums chart. It also reflects the growing trend of social media influencers entering the music scene, blurring the lines between internet fame and traditional music careers. The Last Text marks Jacob Sartorius's debut EP, released shortly after his viral success on social media platforms like Musical.ly. At this point in his career, he was transitioning from a social media star to a recording artist, aiming to establish himself in the music industry following the popularity of his single 'Sweatshirt.'

Who is The Last Text for?

The Last Text works well if you're into youthful energy for social gatherings, catchy anthems for group sing-alongs and introspective moments during downtime.

How many songs are on The Last Text?

The Last Text has 8 tracks, running approximately 26 minutes.

The Last Text

Jacob Sartorius · 2017

26 min · 8 tracks · pop music

Youthful pop melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics, blending catchy hooks with a relatable exploration of teenage emotions.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Last Text — This opening track establishes the EP's emotional tone, illustrating themes of longing and communication that resonate deeply with its target audience.
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By Your Side — A standout for its uplifting message, this track highlights Sartorius's ability to deliver comforting sentiments through infectious pop melodies.
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Hit or Miss — This track encapsulates the uncertainty of young relationships, using playful lyrics and a catchy chorus that reflect Sartorius's youthful perspective.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

38 /100

Lowland

Higher than 0% of albums we've rated

The EP effectively captures youthful emotions but lacks depth and complexity in its songwriting.

What we noticed

The first three tracks maintain a consistent upbeat tempo, while the fourth track introduces a slower ballad that shifts the energy.
The lyrics often reflect relatable teenage experiences, using straightforward language and imagery.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 5/10
Durability 25% of the score: 4/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 5/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

youthful energy for social gatherings
catchy anthems for group sing-alongs
introspective moments during downtime
quick bursts of relatable emotion

Maybe skip if you

prefer lengthy immersive journeys
avoid upbeat, catchy melodies

Where this album fits

Career context: The Last Text marks Jacob Sartorius's debut EP, released shortly after his viral success on social media platforms like Musical.ly. At this point in his career, he was transitioning from a social media star to a recording artist, aiming to establish himself in the music industry following the popularity of his single 'Sweatshirt.'
Stylistic neighbors: Shawn Mendes· Charlie Puth· Justin Bieber

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Last Text 3:12
2 By Your Side 3:03
3 Bingo 2:50
4 Love Me Back 3:29
5 Jordans 3:46
6 All My Friends 3:17
7 Hit or Miss 3:57
8 Sweatshirt (remix) 3:18

What to play next

Listen next

Left Me Hangin

2017

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Sweatshirt

2016

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