Jukebox (JLS album)
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Jukebox is the third studio album
by English boy band
JLS
, released on 11 November through Epic Records
. The album's release was preceded by the lead single "She Makes Me Wanna
", which debuted at number one on the UK Singles Chart
in July 2011, and the second single, "Take a Chance on Me
", released on 4 November 2011. The single charted at number 2 in the charts. The album was issued in four exclusive different editions through music retailer HMV
, each containing a slipcase portraying a different member of the band on the artwork.
, Rhianna
, Usher
and Craig David
- however, none of these appear on the album. The album's lead single, "She Makes Me Wanna", a collaboration with American singer Dev
, was released on July 24, 2011, peaking at #1 on the UK Singles Chart
and de-throning fellow boyband The Wanted
's second number one single, Glad You Came
.
The album's second single, "Take A Chance On Me
", was premiered on September 20, with band member Oritse commenting, "It's the most personal song we've ever done." The group will tour the United Kingdom
in 2012 promoting the album, with more than 20 dates confirmed for their 4th Dimension Tour, due to start in March 2012.
gave the album two out of five stars, stating: "A handful of number one singles, a string of sold-out tours and a third album equals JLS becoming the success story from The X Factor. But with big expectations to live up to and even bigger competition in the form of The Wanted
and One Direction
, is their latest effort Jukebox enough to cement their status as the UK's premier boyband? Summer cut 'She Makes Me Wanna' heads up the set with RedOne-helmed Euro-club beats, while seasonal follow-up 'Take A Chance On Me' is a heart-warming slice of R&B sweet-nothings. In keeping with JLS's strict annual criteria, the remainder of the record continues to evoke the group's own mix of street-wise uptempos and swoon-worthy ballads. 'Do You Feel What I Feel?' satisfies the guys' penchant for sampling a classic by retweaking a Bing Crosby hit to suit their 18-30's party lifestyle, while 'So Many Girls' hears them scouting dancefloors to find 'the one' over a familiar-sounding chorus straight from the '90s - complete with a cheeky nod to B*Witched. That said, there's a liberal sprinkling of duff notes to be found among the party anthems. '3D' is a techno-snooze affair with predictable lyrics, and 'Shy Of The Cool' is a pan-flat composition of sullen strings that closes the record with the kind of enthusiasm felt before a maths GCSE exam. Unfortunately, the final result is much the same; while the record has its full-marks pop ditties, the majority leaves you feeling that JLS could have put in a little extra revision time.
Studio album
A studio album is an album made up of tracks recorded in the controlled environment of a recording studio. A studio album contains newly written and recorded or previously unreleased or remixed material, distinguishing itself from a compilation or reissue album of previously recorded material, or...
by English boy band
Boy band
A boy band is loosely defined as a popular music act consisting of only male singers. The members are expected to dance as well as sing, usually giving highly choreographed performances. More often than not, boy band members do not play musical instruments, either in recording sessions or on...
JLS
JLS
- Music :* JLS, an English boyband** JLS , debut album by JLS* JLS a Spanish Rock band based in Zaragoza , Spain formed in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic by lead Leo Susana.- Organizations :...
, released on 11 November through Epic Records
Epic Records
Epic Records is an American record label, owned by Sony Music Entertainment. Though it was originally conceived as a jazz imprint, it has since expanded to represent various genres. L.A...
. The album's release was preceded by the lead single "She Makes Me Wanna
She Makes Me Wanna
"She Makes Me Wanna" is a dance-pop song by English boy band JLS from their upcoming third studio album Jukebox. The song was released as the album's lead single on 22 July 2011 by Epic Records. It features vocals from American recording artist Dev. The song was written by JLS, Teddy Sky, Jimmy...
", which debuted at number one on the UK Singles Chart
UK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
in July 2011, and the second single, "Take a Chance on Me
Take a Chance on Me (JLS song)
"Take a Chance on Me" is song by English boy band JLS from their third studio album, Jukebox. It was released as the album's second single on 4 November 2011. The pop ballad was written by Emile Ghantous, Frankie Bautista, Nasri Atweh and Nick Turpin, and it was produced by Chris Braide...
", released on 4 November 2011. The single charted at number 2 in the charts. The album was issued in four exclusive different editions through music retailer HMV
HMV Group
HMV is a British global entertainment retail chain and is the largest of its kind in the United Kingdom and Ireland. The company also operates in Hong Kong and Singapore. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE Fledgling Index...
, each containing a slipcase portraying a different member of the band on the artwork.
Background
The band began recording their third studio album in April 2011, and stated that they had co-written 16 tracks that could possibly appear. In June 2011, the band announced that they had finished recording the album, and that out of a possible 30 songs, had to decide which tracks would appear on the album. The band stated at the time that they had been recording collaborations with Bruno MarsBruno Mars
Peter Gene Hernandez , better known by his stage name Bruno Mars, is an Filipino-American singer-songwriter and record producer. Raised in Honolulu, Hawaii by a family of musicians, Mars began making music at a young age...
, Rhianna
Rhianna
Robyn Hannah Louise Kenny professionally known as Rhianna, is an English R&B singer.-Early life:...
, Usher
Usher (entertainer)
Usher Terry Raymond IV , who performs under the mononym Usher, is an American singer-songwriter, and actor. He is considered around the world to be the reigning King of R&B. Usher rose to fame in the late 1990s with the release of his second album My Way, which spawned his first Billboard Hot 100...
and Craig David
Craig David
Craig Ashley David is an English singer and songwriter. He has released five studio albums: Born to Do It, Slicker Than Your Average, The Story Goes..., Trust Me, Signed Sealed Delivered and a Greatest Hits album...
- however, none of these appear on the album. The album's lead single, "She Makes Me Wanna", a collaboration with American singer Dev
Dev (singer)
Devin Star Tailes , better known by her stage name Dev, is an American singer. She was discovered by The Cataracs via MySpace after her friend Shane Crislip, posted her singing to some beats...
, was released on July 24, 2011, peaking at #1 on the UK Singles Chart
UK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
and de-throning fellow boyband The Wanted
The Wanted
The Wanted are a British-Irish boy band based in London, England. The band consists of Max George, Siva Kaneswaran, Jay McGuiness, Tom Parker and Nathan Sykes. Their debut single, "All Time Low", was released in July 2010 and reached number one in the United Kingdom for one week...
's second number one single, Glad You Came
Glad You Came
"Glad You Came" is a song by British/Irish boy band The Wanted from their second studio album, Battleground. It was released as the album's second single on 10 July 2011. The dance-pop song was written by Steve Mac, Wayne Hector and Ed Drewett, it was produced by Steve Mac...
.
The album's second single, "Take A Chance On Me
Take a Chance on Me (JLS song)
"Take a Chance on Me" is song by English boy band JLS from their third studio album, Jukebox. It was released as the album's second single on 4 November 2011. The pop ballad was written by Emile Ghantous, Frankie Bautista, Nasri Atweh and Nick Turpin, and it was produced by Chris Braide...
", was premiered on September 20, with band member Oritse commenting, "It's the most personal song we've ever done." The group will tour the United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
in 2012 promoting the album, with more than 20 dates confirmed for their 4th Dimension Tour, due to start in March 2012.
Singles
- "She Makes Me WannaShe Makes Me Wanna"She Makes Me Wanna" is a dance-pop song by English boy band JLS from their upcoming third studio album Jukebox. The song was released as the album's lead single on 22 July 2011 by Epic Records. It features vocals from American recording artist Dev. The song was written by JLS, Teddy Sky, Jimmy...
" was released on 25 July 2011 as the lead single from the album. The single debuted at number one on the UK Singles ChartUK Singles ChartThe UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
, with first-week sales of 98,000 copies. In Ireland, the song peaked at number two. - "Take a Chance on MeTake a Chance on Me (JLS song)"Take a Chance on Me" is song by English boy band JLS from their third studio album, Jukebox. It was released as the album's second single on 4 November 2011. The pop ballad was written by Emile Ghantous, Frankie Bautista, Nasri Atweh and Nick Turpin, and it was produced by Chris Braide...
" was released on 6 November 2011, as the second single from the album. It debuted at number two on the UK Singles Chart, making it JLS's eighth top-ten single. In Ireland, the song peaked at number thirteen. - "Do You Feel What I Feel?Do You Feel What I Feel?"Do You Feel What I Feel?" is song by English boy band JLS from their third studio album, Jukebox. It will be released as the album's third single on 1 January 2012...
" will be released on 1 January 2012, as the third single from the album. The song samples Bing Crosby's classic festive hit "Do You Hear What I Hear?"
Critical Reception
Lewis Corner of Digital SpyDigital Spy
Digital Spy is a British entertainment and media news website. According to Alexa Internet traffic statistics, as of February 2011, Digital Spy is the 93rd most popular website in the United Kingdom, with an overall Alexa ranking of 2,088....
gave the album two out of five stars, stating: "A handful of number one singles, a string of sold-out tours and a third album equals JLS becoming the success story from The X Factor. But with big expectations to live up to and even bigger competition in the form of The Wanted
The Wanted
The Wanted are a British-Irish boy band based in London, England. The band consists of Max George, Siva Kaneswaran, Jay McGuiness, Tom Parker and Nathan Sykes. Their debut single, "All Time Low", was released in July 2010 and reached number one in the United Kingdom for one week...
and One Direction
One Direction
One Direction are a British-Irish boy band, consisting of members Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Liam Payne, Harry Styles and Louis Tomlinson. They finished third on the seventh series of The X Factor. Following The X Factor, the group signed a record contract with Syco Music.One Direction's debut single...
, is their latest effort Jukebox enough to cement their status as the UK's premier boyband? Summer cut 'She Makes Me Wanna' heads up the set with RedOne-helmed Euro-club beats, while seasonal follow-up 'Take A Chance On Me' is a heart-warming slice of R&B sweet-nothings. In keeping with JLS's strict annual criteria, the remainder of the record continues to evoke the group's own mix of street-wise uptempos and swoon-worthy ballads. 'Do You Feel What I Feel?' satisfies the guys' penchant for sampling a classic by retweaking a Bing Crosby hit to suit their 18-30's party lifestyle, while 'So Many Girls' hears them scouting dancefloors to find 'the one' over a familiar-sounding chorus straight from the '90s - complete with a cheeky nod to B*Witched. That said, there's a liberal sprinkling of duff notes to be found among the party anthems. '3D' is a techno-snooze affair with predictable lyrics, and 'Shy Of The Cool' is a pan-flat composition of sullen strings that closes the record with the kind of enthusiasm felt before a maths GCSE exam. Unfortunately, the final result is much the same; while the record has its full-marks pop ditties, the majority leaves you feeling that JLS could have put in a little extra revision time.
Track listing
- "Do You Feel What I Feel?" incorporates elements of "Do You Hear What I Hear?Do You Hear What I Hear?"Do You Hear What I Hear?" is a Christmas song written in October 1962 with lyrics by Noël Regney and music by Gloria Shayne Baker. The pair were married at the time, and wrote it as a plea for peace during the Cuban Missile Crisis...
" written by Gloria Shayne BakerGloria Shayne BakerGloria Shayne Baker was an American composer and songwriter best known for composing the "Do You Hear What I Hear?" Christmas carol in 1962 with her then husband, Noël Regney.-Early life:...
and Tebey OttohTebeyTebey is a Canadian country music singer and multi-genre songwriter. His only chart hit to date is 2003's "We Shook Hands ", a #47 hit on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts and a Top 5 single on the Canadian country music charts...
.
Charts
| Chart (2011) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Irish Albums Chart Irish Albums Chart The Irish Albums Chart is the Irish music industry standard albums popularity chart issued weekly by the Irish Recorded Music Association and compiled on its behalf by Chart-Track. Chart rankings are based on sales, which are compiled through over-the-counter retail data captured electronically... |
5 |
| UK Albums Chart UK Albums Chart The UK Albums Chart is a list of albums ranked by physical and digital sales in the United Kingdom. It is compiled every week by The Official Charts Company and broadcast on a Sunday on BBC Radio 1 , and published in Music Week magazine and on the OCC website .To qualify for the UK albums chart... |
2 |
Release history
| Country | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 11 November 2011 | CD Compact Disc The Compact Disc is an optical disc used to store digital data. It was originally developed to store and playback sound recordings exclusively, but later expanded to encompass data storage , write-once audio and data storage , rewritable media , Video Compact Discs , Super Video Compact Discs ,... , digital download Music download A music download is the transferral of music from an Internet-facing computer or website to a user's local computer. This term encompasses both legal downloads and downloads of copyright material without permission or payment... |
Epic Records Epic Records Epic Records is an American record label, owned by Sony Music Entertainment. Though it was originally conceived as a jazz imprint, it has since expanded to represent various genres. L.A... , Sony Music Sony Music Entertainment Sony Music Entertainment ' is the second-largest global recorded music company of the "big four" record companies and is controlled by Sony Corporation of America, the United States subsidiary of Japan's Sony Corporation.... |
| United Kingdom | 14 November 2011 |