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| Released | 4 November 2022 | |||
| Genre | Lo-fi [1] | |||
| Length | 24:19 | |||
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Smithereens is the third studio album by Japanese singer-songwriter Joji, released on 4 November 2022, through 88rising and Warner Records. [2] It was preceded by the singles "Glimpse of Us" and "Yukon (Interlude)". Joji toured North America in promotion of the record from September 2022 to 2023. [3]
The album is divided into two sides, with the first side containing "introspective ballads", while the second side, co-produced by Joji, contains "lo-fi, D.I.Y. sounds". [1] Joji announced the Smithereens Tour over two months ahead of the album alongside the release of the lead single "Glimpse of Us", [4] before officially announcing the album title and release date on 26 August 2022. [2]
"Glimpse of Us" was released as the lead single from Smithereens on 10 June 2022, alongside its accompanying music video, directed by Dan Streit. [4] The song subsequently peaked atop the charts in Australia and New Zealand. [5]
"Yukon (Interlude)" was released as the second single, alongside the official announcement of the album on 26 August 2022. Its music video was released on the same day, directed by BRTHR. [6]
"Die for You" was released as the third and final single on 4 November 2022, alongside the album's release. Its music video was released on the same day, directed by Actual Objects. [7]
On June 10, 2022, Joji announced the first leg of the Smithereens Tour, in support of the album. It began on September 1, 2022, and ended on August 17, 2023. [8] [9]
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [10] |
| Clash | 8/10 [11] |
| The Line of Best Fit | 5/10 [12] |
Smithereens received generally positive reviews from music critics. Alex Nguyen of The Line of Best Fit complimented Joji's "vulnerability" and his "vocal performance" on "Glimpse of Us", but found the album overall to have "the same consistency problems as Nectar ", "whether it's an underdeveloped track or one that meanders in a directionless fashion", along with being "less sonically adventurous than its predecessor, instead sticking to Miller's usual hazy synths and drum machines". Nguyen concluded that Smithereens has "the capacity to be great but stumbles due to run-of-the-mill production [and] impassive vocal delivery." [12]
Neil Z. Yeung from AllMusic wrote, "Clocking in at under 30 minutes, Smithereens is the perfect length to wallow in sadness before wiping off the tears and carrying on. It's not the happiest of experiences, but it is his most mature and relatable statement to date." [10]
Reviewing the album for Clash , James Mellen wrote that "Joji consistently reinvents himself and truly proves himself as one of the most interesting artists in the alternative, 'anti' pop sphere", calling the album a "concise, refined slice of that classic Joji sound, elevated by stronger songwriting and production choices". [11]
The album is divided into two parts, with five tracks on the first "part", and four on the second.
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Glimpse of Us" |
| C. McDonough | 3:53 |
| 2. | "Feeling Like the End" |
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| 1:42 |
| 3. | "Die for You" |
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| 3:31 |
| 4. | "Before the Day Is Over" | Parker | 3:33 | |
| 5. | "Dissolve" |
|
| 2:57 |
| Total length: | 15:36 | |||
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6. | "Night Rider" |
| Joji | 2:07 |
| 7. | "BlahBlahBlah Demo" |
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| 2:22 |
| 8. | "Yukon (Interlude)" |
|
| 2:21 |
| 9. | "1AM Freestyle" |
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| 1:53 |
| Total length: | 8:43 | |||
| Chart (2022–2023) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian Albums (ARIA) [13] | 3 |
| Austrian Albums (Ö3 Austria) [14] | 18 |
| Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders) [15] | 27 |
| Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia) [16] | 74 |
| Canadian Albums ( Billboard ) [17] | 3 |
| Danish Albums (Hitlisten) [18] | 25 |
| Dutch Albums (Album Top 100) [19] | 23 |
| Finnish Albums (Suomen virallinen lista) [20] | 12 |
| French Albums (SNEP) [21] | 61 |
| German Albums (Offizielle Top 100) [22] | 49 |
| Hungarian Albums (MAHASZ) [23] | 15 |
| Irish Albums (OCC) [24] | 15 |
| Italian Albums (FIMI) [25] | 53 |
| Lithuanian Albums (AGATA) [26] | 2 |
| New Zealand Albums (RMNZ) [27] | 3 |
| Norwegian Albums (VG-lista) [28] | 4 |
| Scottish Albums (OCC) [29] | 29 |
| Spanish Albums (PROMUSICAE) [30] | 28 |
| Swedish Albums (Sverigetopplistan) [31] | 11 |
| Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade) [32] | 29 |
| UK Albums (OCC) [33] | 13 |
| US Billboard 200 [34] | 5 |
| US Top Alternative Albums ( Billboard ) [35] | 1 |
| US Top Rock Albums (Billboard) [36] | 1 |
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