Akoma is the third album by American producer Jlin. It was released on March 22, 2024, through Planet Mu, as her first studio album in seven years, following Black Origami (2017).
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| Released | March 22, 2024 | |||
| Length | 43:31 | |||
| Label | Planet Mu | |||
| Producer | Jlin | |||
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Background
editFollowing years of collaborative projects with the likes of Holly Herndon, Sophie and Kronos Quartet, Akoma sees the producer return to her signature blend of various genres, including Jazz, classic and minimalist music into one "160 BPM rhythmic framework" of "Chicago footwork".[1] On January 18, 2024, Patton announced the album and revealed collaborations with Björk, Kronos Quartet, and Philip Glass.[2] In creating the record, she drew inspiration from Glass, Eartha Kitt, Nina Simone, Third Coast Percussion, and HBCU marching bands.[3] In a statement, Patton thanked each of them for their "brilliance" that "shines through every sound" on the album.[4] To promote the album, Patton will perform at several festivals in April 2024.[5]
Critical reception
editYear-end lists
edit| Publication/critic | Accolade | Rank | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bleep | Top 10 Albums of 2024 | 5 | [6] |
| Uncut | 80 Best Albums of 2024 | 57 | [7] |
Track listing
editAll tracks are written by Jlin; "Borealis" written with Björk, "Sodalite" and "The Precision of Infinity" written with Philip Glass.
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Borealis" (featuring Björk) | 4:06 |
| 2. | "Speed of Darkness" | 5:17 |
| 3. | "Summon" | 4:11 |
| 4. | "Iris" | 3:43 |
| 5. | "Open Canvas" | 4:57 |
| 6. | "Challenge (To Be Continued II)" | 2:04 |
| 7. | "Eye Am" | 3:29 |
| 8. | "Auset" | 3:43 |
| 9. | "Sodalite" (featuring Kronos Quartet) | 3:50 |
| 10. | "Grannie's Cherry Pie" | 3:31 |
| 11. | "The Precision of Infinity" (featuring Philip Glass) | 4:40 |
| Total length: | 43:31 | |
Personnel
edit- Jlin – production
- Beau Thomas – mastering
- Florence To – art direction, sculpture, design
Charts
edit| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
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| UK Album Downloads (OCC)[8] | 36 |
| UK Independent Albums (OCC)[9] | 48 |
References
edit- ^ Eede, Christian (January 18, 2024). "Jlin Unveils New Album, Akoma". The Quietus. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
- ^ Strauss, Matthew (January 18, 2024). "Jlin Announces Album, Shares New Song Featuring Philip Glass: Listen". Pitchfork. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
- ^ Breihan, Tom (January 18, 2024). "Jlin Announces New Album Akoma Feat. Björk, Philip Glass, & Kronos Quartet". Stereogum. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
- ^ Sacher, Andrew (January 18, 2024). "Jlin announces new album Akoma ft. Björk & Philip Glass (stream a track)". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
- ^ Ross, Gemma (January 19, 2024). "Jlin announces new album Akoma featuring Björk, Philip Glass, and more". Mixmag. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
- ^ Bleep. "Top 10 Albums of the Year 2024". Bleep. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
- ^ Pearis, Bill (November 8, 2024). "List Season comes early with Uncut's Top 80 Albums of 2024". brooklynvegan.com. Retrieved November 12, 2024.
- ^ "Official Album Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 30, 2024.
- ^ "Official Independent Albums Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 30, 2024.