Jukebox (JLS album)

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Jukebox
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Studio album by
JLS
Released14 November 2011 (2011-11-14)
RecordedApril—June 2011
Genre Electro-R&B [1]
Length43:21
Label
Producer
JLS chronology
Outta This World
(2010)
Jukebox
(2011)
Evolution
(2012)
Singles from Jukebox
  1. "She Makes Me Wanna"
    Released: 22 July 2011
  2. "Take a Chance on Me"
    Released: 4 November 2011
  3. "Do You Feel What I Feel?"
    Released: 1 January 2012

Jukebox is the third studio album by English boy band JLS, released on 11 November 2011 through Epic Records. The album's release was preceded by the lead single "She Makes Me Wanna", which debuted at number one on the UK Singles Chart in July 2011, and the second single, "Take a Chance on Me", released on 4 November 2011. The single charted at number two in the British charts. The album was issued in four exclusive different editions through music retailer HMV, each containing a slipcase portraying a different member of the band on the artwork. [2]

Contents

Background

The band began recording their third studio album in April 2011, and stated that they had co-written 16 tracks that could possibly appear. [3] In June 2011, the band announced that they had finished recording the album, and that out of a possible 30 songs, had to decide which tracks would appear on the album. [4] The band stated at the time that they had been recording collaborations with Bruno Mars, Rihanna, Usher and Craig David - however, none of these appear on the album. [5] The album's lead single, "She Makes Me Wanna", a collaboration with American singer Dev, was released on 24 July 2011, peaking at #1 on the UK Singles Chart and de-throning fellow boyband The Wanted's second number one single, "Glad You Came". [6] The album's second single, "Take A Chance On Me", was premiered on 20 September, with band member Oritse commenting, "It's the most personal song we've ever done." [7] The group will tour the United Kingdom in 2012 promoting the album, with more than 20 dates confirmed for their 4th Dimension Tour, due to start in March 2012. [8]

Singles

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic Star full.svgStar full.svgStar half.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svg [9]
BBC Music (mixed) [10]
Daily Express Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svg [11]
Digital Spy Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svg [12]
The Independent Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svg [13]
The Guardian Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svg [14]
The Observer Star full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svg [15]
Metro (negative) [16]
Virgin Media Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svg [17]

The album received mixed-to-positive reviews from critics. Lewis Corner of Digital Spy gave the album three out of five stars, stating: "A handful of number one singles, a string of sold-out tours and a third album equals JLS becoming the success story from The X Factor. But with big expectations to live up to and even bigger competition in the form of The Wanted and One Direction, is their latest effort Jukebox enough to cement their status as the UK's premier boyband? Summer cut 'She Makes Me Wanna' heads up the set with RedOne-helmed Euro-club beats, while seasonal follow-up 'Take A Chance On Me' is a heart-warming slice of R&B sweet-nothings. In keeping with JLS's strict annual criteria, the remainder of the record continues to evoke the group's own mix of street-wise uptempos and swoon-worthy ballads. 'Do You Feel What I Feel?' satisfies the guys' penchant for sampling a classic by retweaking a Bing Crosby hit to suit their 18-30's party lifestyle, while 'So Many Girls' hears them scouting dancefloors to find 'the one' over a familiar-sounding chorus straight from the '90s - complete with a cheeky nod to B*Witched. That said, there's a liberal sprinkling of duff notes to be found among the party anthems. '3D' is a techno-snooze affair with predictable lyrics, and 'Shy Of The Cool' is a pan-flat composition of sullen strings that closes the record with the kind of enthusiasm felt before a maths GCSE exam. Unfortunately, the final result is much the same; while the record has its full-marks pop ditties, the majority leaves you feeling that JLS could have put in a little extra revision time." [12]

Track listings

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."She Makes Me Wanna" (featuring Dev)Aston Merrygold • Marvin Humes • Oritse Williams • JB Gill • BeatGeek • Jimmy Joker • Teddy Sky BeatGeek • Joker • Sky3:39
2."Do You Feel What I Feel?" Gloria Shayne BakerTebey Ottoh • Julian Bunetta • Noël RegneyJohn Ryan Julian Bunetta3:13
3."Teach Me How to Dance"Merrygold • Humes • Williams • Gill • BeatGeek • Joker • SkyBeatGeek • Joker • Sky3:29
4."Take a Chance on Me"Emile Ghantous • Frankie BautistaNasri Atweh • Nick Turpin Chris Braide 3:35
5."Go Harder"Merrygold • Humes • Williams • Gill • Daniel Davidsen • Jason Gill • Mich HansenAli Tennant Cutfather • Jason Gill3:20
6."So Many Girls"Merrygold • Humes • Williams • Gill • Harmony Samuels • Eric Bellinger • Erika NuriHarmony "H-Money" Samuels3:22
7."3D"Merrygold • Humes • Williams • Gill • Davidsen • Gill • Hansen • Damon Sharpe Cutfather • Jason Gill • Damon Sharpe 4:08
8."Take You Down"Merrygold • Humes • Williams • Gill • Davidsen • Gill • Tennant • Talay Riley Cutfather • Jason Gill4:01
9."Innocence"Merrygold • Humes • Williams • Gill • Fred Ball • Teemu Brunila Fred Ball3:15
10."Killed By Love"Merrygold • Humes • Williams • Gill • BraideChris Braide3:43
11."Never Gonna Stop"Merrygold • Humes • Williams • Gill • Abeeku Ribeiro • Andrew Frampton • Patrick Jordan-Patrikios Andrew Frampton • Patrick Jordan-Patrikios3:14
12."Shy of the Cool"Merrygold • Humes • Williams • GillFred Ball4:23
iTunes Store bonus track [18]
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
13."One Shot" (Live at the O2)Carsten Schack, Kenneth Karlin, Michael Warren, Brandon White, Sean Hurley Soulshock & Karlin 3:53

Charts and certifications

Release history

CountryDateFormatLabel
Ireland [26] 11 November 2011 CD, digital download Epic Records, Sony Music
United Kingdom [27] 14 November 2011

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