![]() ![]() The worse the terrors of war became, the more the artist obsessively painted beautiful landscapes as a contrast to the evil he had witnessed. The city of Prague was under siege, ravaged by war.īuildings were falling, churches were burning, and everything was to be washed away forever.Ī painter lived there, isolated from the outside world. This intriguing world within the canvas holds more mysteries than even the artist intended. ![]() But be forewarned, the scene you find yourself in, this breathtaking land of paint and oil is not always as straightforward as it appears. The appearance of a ship, the rise of a lighthouse, each mystery you uncover and puzzle you solve will unfold new wonders and unveil new places to explore. GAMEPLAYYou find yourself on an evolving island.Īs you investigate your surroundings, the island will start to change. ![]() A dreamlike journey into a surreal world of the artist’s own creations where the atmospheric gameplay provides mysteries to discover, puzzles to solve and artistic landscapes to explore. The player, in the role of a painter who has made a deal with the devil, has to find his way back to the real world after being cheated and trapped into one of his canvases. Not every track is a standout, but Joji definitely showed his dedication to being experimental.About This Game Summertime Madness is a single-player first-person puzzle game. It showcased his vocal talent and his versatility across multiple genres. This is very apparent in the final track “1 AM FREESTYLE,” where he explicitly says in the refrain “and I’m tired of this madness, tired of being stranded, I don’t wanna be alone.” Though Smithereens is very reminiscent of Joji’s past albums Ballads 1 and Nectar, this album is a good addition to his discography. This part of Smithereens also displays Joji acknowledging that his relationship is over though he does not want it to be. The beat of this song is super catchy, and on the groovier side compared to the rest of the album. This is distinctly heard in the sixth song “NIGHT RIDER,” which includes trap synths and meaty drum kicks. The tracks have a heavier electronic, hip-hop, and trap influence, as opposed to the bedroom pop genre that Joji is known for. Despite the track sounding slightly more upbeat than the rest of the album, the lyrics juxtapose this feeling, since he doesn’t want his memory of a happy relationship to dissolve.Īs we reach the second portion of the album, the vibe changes almost completely. “Dissolve” by far has the most interesting combination of instrumentation and vocals, as it utilizes heavy autotune but is accompanied by an acoustic guitar. This irresolution has caused more heartbreak for Joji and has made it harder for him to move on. He feels that the relationship has felt “almost like we left it all on read” – the breakup has been acknowledged but not fully discussed. Like the title suggests, Joji is willing to die for his former lover because he still has feelings for them. ![]() Other notable ballads in the first portion of the album include “Die For You” and “Dissolve.” The two songs share similar sentiments of holding onto a past relationship and the desire to reconcile it. The piano is thunderous during the chorus, but steadier when traversing through the two verses. The solo piano instrumental combined with his haunting vocals drive home the sad, hopeful thoughts playing through Joji’s head. The track discusses a past relationship Joji had that he’s not fully over because of memories that continuously resurface in his head. The album begins with “Glimpse of Us,” a fan favorite when it debuted this summer. The album is split into two parts: the first consists of somber ballads, and the second of experimental lofi beats. The singles released prior to the album, “Glimpse of Us” and “YUKON (INTERLUDE),” clearly set the tone for the rest of Smithereens. This album tackles themes of heartbreak and healing in a graceful way that makes listeners feel like they are experiencing the situation alongside him. Though similar to the rest of his Joji-era discography, Smithereens has the specific vibe of a late-night breakup conversation. Japanese singer-songwriter Joji (also known as Pink Guy, Filthy Frank, or just George Miller) released his third studio album Smithereens (stylized SMITHEREENS). ![]()
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