| Turn Into | ||||
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| Released | July 22, 2016 | |||
| Recorded | March 2014 – October 2015 | |||
| Studio | Jay Som's bedroom (aka EMA Studios) | |||
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| Length | 32:54 | |||
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| Producer | Melina Duterte | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   |
| Pitchfork | 8.2/10 [2] |
| PopMatters | 8/10 [3] |
Turn Into is the debut studio album by American indie musician Jay Som, released on July 22, 2016. [4] Jay Som recorded and self-produced the album in her bedroom from March 2014 to October 2015. [4] [5]
All tracks are written by Melina Duterte.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Peach Boy" | 3:13 |
| 2. | "Ghost" | 3:07 |
| 3. | "Next to Me" | 3:38 |
| 4. | "Drown" | 2:52 |
| 5. | "Our Red Door" | 3:55 |
| 6. | "Unlimited Touch" | 4:05 |
| 7. | "Why I Say No" | 4:40 |
| 8. | "Slow" | 4:01 |
| 9. | "Turn Into" | 3:23 |
| Total length: | 32:54 | |
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