Review
'SMITHEREENS' is a journey through the heart's labyrinth, where Joji guides us through the twists and turns of love's aftermath. Released in November 2022, this album is a canvas painted with the hues of longing and loss, each track a brushstroke of raw emotion.
The album's structure is a tale of two halves, mirroring the duality of heartbreak itself. Side A whispers of reconciliation, with 'Glimpse of Us' setting the tone - a piano ballad that echoes the ghosts of past love. Joji's voice, a vessel of vulnerability, carries us through 'Feeling Like the End' and 'Before the Day Is Over', each note a thread in the tapestry of his emotional landscape.
As we flip to Side B, the narrative shifts like sand through an hourglass. 'YUKON (INTERLUDE)' races with the pulse of realization, while '1AM FREESTYLE' closes the curtain on this emotional odyssey. Joji's blend of trap, electronic, and lo-fi elements creates a sonic world that's both familiar and fresh, a testament to his evolution as an artist. This album isn't just a collection of songs; it's a mirror reflecting the universal experience of love's ebb and flow. - Maeve
