Joji "Smithereens" rare while also having a more

while also having a more focused and consistent theme and aesthetic throughout

The follow-up to his 2018 full-length debut

the Swedish group also appeal to an expansive swath of personalities with a universal message

1990's The Geto Boys which features hip-hop's version of the Beatles Let It Be cover

their music is diverse in influence and style but bonded together by an undeniably creative kinship

Joji "Smithereens" rare while also having a moreSmithereens marks Joji's first full length since Nectar in 2020. He delivers his characteristically melancholic yet powerful vocals on tracks like "Die For You," a sober, morning after remembrance of a former love. SIDE A of the album heralds a mature sonic direction for Joji through wistful and contemplative ballads accompanied by lush production that blooms within each song. SIDE B, largely produced by Joji himself, digs deeper into the lo fi and