Connect with us

Entertainment

Andrew’s Judgmental Album Reviews: Joji – Smithereens (2022)

While he hasn’t been Filthy Frank in years, Joji has a knack to stay relatable. How does Smithereens stack up?

Published

on

Now this is a little different, since Joji started off as the Millenial era YouTube creator Filthy Frank and created the true savior of the rap game with the most political clarity, Pink Guy. Going from the filthiest of Francis named individuals what I’ve heard from his more serious solo work is really good Depression Syth Pop. So he’s still very much making relatable Millenial content.

Obviously I’m not expecting an random switch back to Pink Season but being someone who has enjoy most of his content in general. It’s only fair that I give this album a fair shake.

  • Artist: Joji
  • Album: Smithereens (2022)
  • Label: 88rising – Warner
  • Total Track Time: 24:23

Glimpse of Us surprisingly opens with light piano. So the chorus and the arrangement are surprisingly sparse yet beautiful. The lamenting piano soloist in the club is the perfect imagery to evoke with this..” ‘Cause sometimes, I look in her eyes, And that’s where I find a glimpse of us, And I try to fall for her touch, But I’m thinkin’ of the way it was, Said I’m fine and said I moved on, I’m only here passing time in her arms, Hopin’ I’ll find a glimpse of us” – the concept of connecting little aspects of a current significant other to a previous relationship. Its haunting, beautiful and cynical since he pines for the glimpses more than the present situation. Feeling Like The End is odd since it uses that click track aspect I’m really not a huge fan of in more modern pop music. There’s a solid bassline and it lyrically it maintains in that reminiscent section of the mind. Not bad for a short song, just not sure what it was supposed to achieve. Die For You so smithereens must be describing his heart or mental state. Since these first songs are really hung up on an ex, but this one; much like the first, are hauntingly beautiful with very strong relatable verses. “I hopе you’re getting evеrything you needed, Found the puzzle piece and feel completed, Just wanted you to know every reason, Hope you really know that I mean that, I couldn’t see the forest from the trees, Only time we speak is in my dreams” – mistakes that go unforgiven is a guilt that gnaws forever.

Before the Day is Over this is a wonderful Depression Pop song as well. Concepts of trying to give the significant other space, but wanting to know what’s wrong while not seemingly like a pushy burden. Wanting to be let in before the day is over, is tragic yet evocative imagery. Dissolve is another failed relationship song with interesting strings and synth effects. Recounting a relationship that has lost its spark with both people stuck in different places; but just waiting for the relationship to dissolve naturally. Ethereal yet sullen, its great imagery. NIGHT RIDER is a shift in the sound and messaging, which is also indicated by splitting the album into a Disc 1 and Disc 2, with this being the first of Disc 2. Imagery is more on the loner and cool angle, looking to get someone to conform to his desire for an adventurous life.

BLAHBLAHBLAH DEMO is very interesting, where the song itself has a total beat switch halfway through. Its a naïve song probably about fame and the aesthetics. Lots of aspects of wanting to be young forever and some of the fast “Hollywood” lifestyle stereotypes. Interesting. YUKON (INTERLUDE) the bulk of this song sounds like taking a long drive to clear your head, or ignore a problem. But he also contradicts the last song with the “I Can’t Be Forever Young”, so it shows a connection in thought process. 1AM FREESTYLE is very simply, a song about the fear of being alone. The arrangement is simple, almost R&B from the 90s influenced, but beautiful. Being tired of madness, sadness and the aspects that push people away…he just doesn’t want to be alone. Ending the song on that line with a somewhat abrupt end, is powerful.

Well there we go, a two Disc, short and sweet album. It’s basically depression cover to cover, but that has been Joji’s style and its written in ways that I feel many of the Millenial/older Zoomer generation can really relate to. Inserting a reasonable gimmick for a few style changes within the album was nice, is shows a bit of range, but still nailing that strife at the end.

Perhaps its because some of the songs hit closer to home than I’d like to admit, or Pink Guy bias, but this is a damn good album.

Final Judgment: 9/10

About Chairshot Radio Network

Launched in 2017, the Chairshot Radio Network presents you with the best in sports, entertainment, and sports entertainment. Wrestling and wrestling crossover podcasts + the most interesting content + the most engaging hosts = the most entertaining podcasts you’ll find!

 MONDAY - Bandwagon Nerds (entertainment & popular culture)

TUESDAY - Musical Chairs (music) / Hockey Talk (NHL)

WEDNESDAY - The Greg DeMarco Show (wrestling) 

THURSDAY - Keeping the news ridiculous... The Oddity / Chairshot NFL (NFL)

FRIDAY - DWI Podcast (Drunk Wrestling Intellect)

SATURDAY - The Mindless Wrestling Podcast

SUNDAY - The Front and Center Sports Podcast 

CHAIRSHOT RADIO NETWORK PODCAST SPECIALS

Attitude Of Aggression Podcast & The Big Five Project (chronologically exploring WWE's PPV/PLE history)

TheChairshot.com PRESENTS...IMMEDIATE POST WWE PLE REACTIONS w/ DJ(Mindless), Tunney(DWI) & Friends

Patrick O'Dowd's 5X5

Classic POD is WAR


Chairshot Radio Network Your home for the hardest hitting podcasts... Sports, Entertainment and Sports Entertainment!

All Shows On Demand


Powered by RedCircle


Let us know what you think on social media @ChairshotMedia and always remember to use the hashtag #UseYourHead!

Bandwagon Nerds

Bandwagon Nerds #266: Silver Age Supermen

The Nerds conclude their review of Game 7, plus the latest trailers and the official launch of the new DCU!

Published

on

Bandwagon Nerds Mario

This week on BWN, the guys conclude their review of Game 7 as the season finale saw the New York Rangers break their 54-year Stanley Cup drought in 1994. A brief visit to the Trailer Park saw the long-awaited trailer for season 2 of Severance, Disney’s latest live-action adaptation (Snow White), and the full trailer for Invincinble Season 3. In News Around the Nerdosphere, George Martin again makes excuses for not finishing A Song of Fire and Ice, toxic fans continue to show that people suck, and it was a big week for James Gunn as Creature Commandos debuted and DC’s new boss discussed what makes his upcoming Superman movie so unique.

Powered by RedCircle

  • @AttitudeAgg
  • @WrestlngRealist
  • @itsReyCash
  • @PCTunney
  • @itsmedpp
  • @ViolentAesop
  • @TheMindlessPod
  • @therealcplatt
  • @ChairshotMedia
  • @BandwagonNerds

About Bandwagon Nerds

Join Patrick O’Dowd, David Ungar, PC Tunney, Rey Cash, and DPP as they keep everyone up on all things nerd, and maybe add some new nerds along the way. It’s the Bandwagon Nerds Podcast!

About Chairshot Radio Network

Launched in 2017, the Chairshot Radio Network presents you with the best in sports, entertainment, and sports entertainment. Wrestling and wrestling crossover podcasts + the most interesting content + the most engaging hosts = the most entertaining podcasts you’ll find!

 MONDAY – Bandwagon Nerds (entertainment & popular culture)

TUESDAY – Musical Chairs (music) / Hockey Talk (NHL)

WEDNESDAY – The Greg DeMarco Show (wrestling) 

THURSDAY – Keeping the news ridiculous… The Oddity / Chairshot NFL (NFL)

FRIDAY – DWI Podcast (Drunk Wrestling Intellect)

SATURDAY – The Mindless Wrestling Podcast

SUNDAY – The Front and Center Sports Podcast 

CHAIRSHOT RADIO NETWORK PODCAST SPECIALS

Attitude Of Aggression Podcast & The Big Five Project (chronologically exploring WWE’s PPV/PLE history)

TheChairshot.com PRESENTS…IMMEDIATE POST WWE PLE REACTIONS w/ DJ(Mindless), Tunney(DWI) & Friends

The 5X5 w/ Patrick O’Dowd

Classic POD is WAR

 


Chairshot Radio Network
Your home for the hardest hitting podcasts… Sports, Entertainment and Sports Entertainment!

All Shows On Demand

Listen on your favorite platform!

iTunes  |  iHeart Radio  |  Google Play  |  Spotify
Listen, like, subscribe, and share!

Bandwagon Nerds

About Chairshot Radio Network

Launched in 2017, the Chairshot Radio Network presents you with the best in sports, entertainment, and sports entertainment. Wrestling and wrestling crossover podcasts + the most interesting content + the most engaging hosts = the most entertaining podcasts you’ll find!

 MONDAY - Bandwagon Nerds (entertainment & popular culture)

TUESDAY - Musical Chairs (music) / Hockey Talk (NHL)

WEDNESDAY - The Greg DeMarco Show (wrestling) 

THURSDAY - Keeping the news ridiculous... The Oddity / Chairshot NFL (NFL)

FRIDAY - DWI Podcast (Drunk Wrestling Intellect)

SATURDAY - The Mindless Wrestling Podcast

SUNDAY - The Front and Center Sports Podcast 

CHAIRSHOT RADIO NETWORK PODCAST SPECIALS

Attitude Of Aggression Podcast & The Big Five Project (chronologically exploring WWE's PPV/PLE history)

TheChairshot.com PRESENTS...IMMEDIATE POST WWE PLE REACTIONS w/ DJ(Mindless), Tunney(DWI) & Friends

Patrick O'Dowd's 5X5

Classic POD is WAR


Chairshot Radio Network Your home for the hardest hitting podcasts... Sports, Entertainment and Sports Entertainment!

All Shows On Demand


Powered by RedCircle


Let us know what you think on social media @ChairshotMedia and always remember to use the hashtag #UseYourHead!
Continue Reading

Entertainment

Hockey Talk- A Bruins Loss, A Blues Gain [120324]

Hockey Talk celebrates Jeremy Roenick finally getting inducted into the Hall of Fame, 16 years after his last game and Patrick has some issues with his Blues.

Published

on

Chairshot Radio Large

On this week’s edition of Hockey Talk, the guys return to talk about a stunning mid-season coaching change that could have a major impact on the St. Louis Blues season. Plue, Dave gives his opinion on how and why the Washington Capitals continue to surpass expectations even with Alex Ovechkin out with an injury.

Powered by RedCircle

Today’s hosts are Dave Ungar (@AttitudeAgg) and Patrick O’Dowd (@WrestlngRealist).

  • The Blues make a major coaching change
  • The Capitals continue to surprise everyone

About the Chairshot Radio Network

Created in 2017, the Chairshot Radio Network presents you with the best in wrestling and wrestling crossover podcasts, including POD is WAR, Women’s Wrestling Talk, Chairshot Radio daily editions, The #Miranda Show, Badlands’ Wrestling Mount Rushmores, The Outsider’s Edge, DWI Podcast, Bandwagon Nerds, the Greg DeMarco Show, 3 Man Weave, Five Rounds, Turnbuckle Talk, The Reaction and more! You can find these great shows each week at theChairshot.com and through our distribution partners, including podcasting’s most popular platforms.

The Chairshot Radio Network
Your home for the hardest hitting podcasts and radio shows!

All Shows On Demand

Listen on your favorite platform!

iTunes  |  iHeart Radio  |  Google Play  |  Spotify
Listen, like, subscribe, and share!


Chairshot Radio Graphic

About Chairshot Radio Network

Launched in 2017, the Chairshot Radio Network presents you with the best in sports, entertainment, and sports entertainment. Wrestling and wrestling crossover podcasts + the most interesting content + the most engaging hosts = the most entertaining podcasts you’ll find!

 MONDAY - Bandwagon Nerds (entertainment & popular culture)

TUESDAY - Musical Chairs (music) / Hockey Talk (NHL)

WEDNESDAY - The Greg DeMarco Show (wrestling) 

THURSDAY - Keeping the news ridiculous... The Oddity / Chairshot NFL (NFL)

FRIDAY - DWI Podcast (Drunk Wrestling Intellect)

SATURDAY - The Mindless Wrestling Podcast

SUNDAY - The Front and Center Sports Podcast 

CHAIRSHOT RADIO NETWORK PODCAST SPECIALS

Attitude Of Aggression Podcast & The Big Five Project (chronologically exploring WWE's PPV/PLE history)

TheChairshot.com PRESENTS...IMMEDIATE POST WWE PLE REACTIONS w/ DJ(Mindless), Tunney(DWI) & Friends

Patrick O'Dowd's 5X5

Classic POD is WAR


Chairshot Radio Network Your home for the hardest hitting podcasts... Sports, Entertainment and Sports Entertainment!

All Shows On Demand


Powered by RedCircle


Let us know what you think on social media @ChairshotMedia and always remember to use the hashtag #UseYourHead!
Continue Reading

Sports

Entertainment

Sports Entertainment

Buy A Chairshot T-Shirt!

Chairshot Radio Network

Trending

WP Twitter Auto Publish Powered By : XYZScripts.com