High is the second extended play (EP) by Australian alternative pop singer-songwriter and producer Jarryd James. The EP was released on 29 July 2016 and debuted and peaked at no. 40 on the ARIA Albums Chart.
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| Released | 29 July 2016 | |||
| Length | 26:54 | |||
| Label | Dryden Street | |||
| Producer | Stuart Stuart | |||
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James collaborated with many sought-after producers, including long-time collaborator Joel Little, Mikky Ekko, Tobias Jesso Jr and Andrew "Pop" Wansel.[1]
Upon release of the EP, James explained his songwriting; "I tend to only focus on the melodies and whatever happens instrumentally is just what feels right. I also don't come in with words already written, I like to form lyrics, let them be informed by the vibe of the music."[2]
James will promote the album in the United States throughout August and September 2016.[3]
Reception
editJessica Mule from Renowned for Sound gave the EP 4 stars out of 5, saying: "High simmers and stirs with its electro-R&B influence. Each of the six tracks on the EP stands on their own with its own emotional fingerprint."[4]
AAA Backstage gave the EP 3.5 out of 5 saying' "Although edgy at times, the EP features a timbre that feels familiar yet somehow vague at the same time. The tracks attempt to showcase a variety of vibes and certainly do justice to James’ excellent, if not sometimes wispy, vocals. Arguably lacking in wow-power, the EP delivers a polished version of exactly what we expected. It’s all about a rhythmic simplicity that hones in on lyrical memos, which is by no means a bad thing."[5]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "1000x" (featuring Broods) | Little | 4:01 | |
| 2. | "How Do We Make It" |
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| 4:24 |
| 3. | "Claim My Love" |
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| 4:04 |
| 4. | "Burning Out" |
| Pop Wansel | 4:45 |
| 5. | "Can't Help It" |
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| 5:00 |
| 6. | "High" | James |
| 4:42 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6. | "Give Me Something" |
| Little | 3:12 |
| 7. | "Do You Remember" (featuring Raury) |
| Little | 3:55 |
| 8. | "Sure Love" |
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| 3:39 |
| 9. | "This Time (Serious Symptoms, Simple Solutions)" |
| Little | 4:15 |
| 10. | "High" | James |
| 4:42 |
Charts
edit| Chart (2016) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian Albums (ARIA)[6] | 40 |
| Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)[7] | 184 |
References
edit- ^ "Jarryd James drops surprise new EP High". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 29 July 2016. Retrieved 9 August 2016.
- ^ "High EP by Jarryd James". JBHiFi. Retrieved 9 August 2016.
- ^ "Do You Remember pop star Jarryd James on those awkward songwriting blind dates for new EP". news.com.au. 21 July 2016. Retrieved 9 August 2016.
- ^ "EP REVIEW: JARRYD JAMES – HIGH". Renowned for Sound. 11 August 2016. Retrieved 21 March 2017.
- ^ "EP REVIEW: JARRYD JAMES 'HIGH'". AAA Backstage. 2 August 2016. Retrieved 21 March 2017.
- ^ "Australiancharts.com – Jarryd James – High". Hung Medien. Retrieved 9 August 2016.
- ^ "Ultratop.be – Jarryd James – High" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved 15 August 2016.
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