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Sad Songs in a Hotel Room

Sad Songs in a Hotel Room is the third EP by American singer-songwriter Joshua Bassett, released on September 23, 2022, through Warner Records. It was intended by the artist to be a "stepping stone" to his debut album, which was released in 2024.

Sad Songs in a Hotel Room
Cover artwork for the EP Sad Songs in a Hotel Room depicting Joshua Bassett playing guitar while sitting on a messy bed in a hotel room with a beige patterned wallpaper. The EP title is written in a red font on the top center
EP by
Joshua Bassett
ReleasedSeptember 23, 2022
Length18:29
LabelWarner
Joshua Bassett chronology
Crisis / Secret / Set Me Free
(2021) 		Sad Songs in a Hotel Room
(2022) 		Different
(2022)
Singles from Sad Songs in a Hotel Room
  1. "Smoke Slow"
    Released: August 12, 2022
  2. "Lifeline"
    Released: September 23, 2022
  3. "Sad Songs in a Hotel Room"
    Released: September 27, 2022

The EP was supported by the release of three singles, "Smoke Slow", released on August 12, "Lifeline", released on September 23, and "Sad Songs in a Hotel Room", released on September 27, 2022.

Background and conception

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Bassett rose to mainstream recognition for his role as Ricky Bowen in Disney+'s mockumentary musical drama series High School Musical: The Musical: The Series (2019–2023);[1][2] he also performed, wrote, and produced music for the program.[3][4] In 2020, he signed with Warner Records.[5] Following the release of his self-titled debut extended play in March 2021,[6] Bassett released three more EPs and several singles in 2022 and 2023.[7][8][9]

He described his third EP Sad Songs in a Hotel Room (2022) as a "stepping stone" to his then-unreleased debut studio album, which he revealed "[wasn't] done yet".[10]

In September 2022, Bassett released his third EP, Sad Songs in a Hotel Room. The second single of the project, "Lifeline", was a song dedicated to his mother, who was by his side while he was deathly ill in 2021. Bassett donated 100% of the proceeds for "Lifeline" to "organizations that are a lifeline for others". In addition, with the release of the single, he announced that he was creating an organization called "Find My Lifeline", a haven to provide people with support and lifelines for those who may not have a friend or family member to turn to.[11]

Critical reception

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The album received a positive review from Billboard, with Joe Lynch complimenting the EP's production as well as Bassett's abilities as a songwriter "while trying to remain true to his own arrow amidst Hollywood and headlines".[12]

Track listing

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Sad Songs in a Hotel Room track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Sad Songs In a Hotel Room"
  • Bassett
  • Davis Naish
  • Frasure
3:11
2."LA"BassettNaish3:11
3."Used To It"
  • Bassett
  • ROSIE
  • Bassett
  • Naish
3:14
4."Smoke Slow"
  • Bassett
  • Raines
2:43
5."Lifeline"
  • Bassett
  • Naish
  • Hazey Eyes
  • Ayokay
3:49
6."All In Due Time"
  • Bassett
  • de Jong
2:19
Total length:18:29

Charts

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Weekly charts

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Weekly chart performance for
Sad Songs in a Hotel Room
Chart (2022) Peak
position
UK Album Downloads Chart (OCC)[13] 81

Release history

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Release history and formats for Sad Songs in a Hotel Room
Region Date Format(s) Label Ref.
Various September 23, 2022
Warner [14]

References

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  1. ^ "Joshua Bassett: 18 facts about the Secret singer you need to know". Capital. Retrieved May 28, 2024.
  2. ^ Olson, Samantha (August 17, 2023). "Joshua Bassett and Sofia Wylie Give Their Final Curtain Call On 'High School Musical: The Musical: The Series'". Cosmopolitan. Retrieved May 28, 2024.
  3. ^ Trainor, Daniel (August 3, 2022). "High School Musical: The Musical: The Series Season 3 Is a Disney Music Lover's Paradise". E! News. Retrieved May 28, 2024.
  4. ^ Stivale, Shelby (August 9, 2023). "Obsessed: 'High School Musical: The Musical: The Series' Has Tons of Original Songs — Listen to Them All". J-14. Retrieved May 28, 2024.
  5. ^ Glicksman, Josh (March 26, 2020). "'Triple Threat' 'High School Musical' Star Joshua Bassett Signs With Warner Records". Billboard. Retrieved May 28, 2024.
  6. ^ Gibson, Kelsie (March 12, 2021). "With His Debut EP, Joshua Bassett Hopes "Honesty Inspires Honesty"". PopSugar. Retrieved May 28, 2024.
  7. ^ Pope, Lauren-Puckett (December 3, 2021). "Joshua Bassett Seemingly Responds To Olivia Rodrigo in a Trio of New Songs". Elle. Retrieved May 28, 2024.
  8. ^ Paul, Larisha (September 26, 2022). "Joshua Bassett Gets The Hard Conversations Off His Chest On 'Sad Songs In A Hotel Room'". Uproxx. Retrieved May 28, 2024.
  9. ^ Sharpe, Josh (May 17, 2024). "Listen: Joshua Bassett Returns With Nostalgic Single 'The Golden Years,' Will Release Debut Album". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved May 28, 2024.
  10. ^ Dailey, Hannah (September 6, 2022). "Joshua Bassett Announces Pre-Album EP 'Sad Songs in a Hotel Room'". Billboard. Retrieved August 11, 2024.
  11. ^ "Find My Lifeline". September 22, 2022. Archived from the original on September 23, 2022. Retrieved September 23, 2022.
  12. ^ Lynch, Joe (September 23, 2022). "Joshua Bassett's 'Sad Songs In a Hotel Room': Track-by-Track Breakdown". Billboard. Retrieved August 11, 2024.
  13. ^ "Official Albums Chart Update on 30/9/2022". Official Charts Company. October 5, 2022. Retrieved August 14, 2024.
  14. ^ Sad Songs in a Hotel Room release formats:
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