Beachwood Canyon (album)
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| Beachwood Canyon | ||||
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| Released | 5 August 2016 | |||
| Recorded | 2009–2014 | |||
| Genre | Pop | |||
| Length | 35:35 | |||
| Label | Orchid Entertainment | |||
| Producer | Jem, Michael Bradford | |||
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Beachwood Canyon is the third studio album by Jem, released 5 August 2016.[1][2]
Background[edit]
In January 2015, it was announced that the album would be released within the year; it was not. In January 2016, Jem published on her Facebook page the first photoshoots of the Beachwood Canyon era and announced the official release of the album for spring 2016.[3]
On Beachwood Canyon, Jem showcases her production skills, with the album looking to yesteryear for inspiration, and especially to the sounds of Simon & Garfunkel, The Byrds and the Beatles.[citation needed] The album's roots and title were established when Jem lived in Beachwood Canyon, Los Angeles – famed for being the winding road that leads to the Hollywood Sign.[citation needed] The majority of the album was recorded at Grandmaster Studios in Hollywood.[citation needed]
The sole single "Beachwood Canyon", was released on 1 July.[citation needed] For "Beachwood Canyon", Jem released lyric videos which featured the lyrics written in 13 different languages, including Welsh, German, and Japanese.[4]
Critical reception[edit]
Allan Raible for ABC News called the album "beautiful", adding that it was "an ideal listening choice for those looking for something on a mellow summer afternoon".[5]
Track listing[edit]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Intro" | Jem Griffiths, Justin Griffiths | Jem | 0:39 |
| 2. | "Beachwood Canyon" | Jem, J. Griffiths | Jem, Michael Bradford (add.) | 3:47 |
| 3. | "So Gold" | Jem, Harry Robinson, Roy Tuvey | Jem, Bradford (add.) | 4:13 |
| 4. | "My Love" | Jem, Joseph Mendicino | Jem, Bradford (add.) | 3:19 |
| 5. | "Momma" | Jem, J. Griffiths | Jem | 3:42 |
| 6. | "Don't Look Back" | Jem, J. Griffiths | Jem, Bradford (add.) | 3:15 |
| 7. | "I Sit up in My Window" | Jem, Harvey Andrews | Jem, Bradford (add.) | 4:28 |
| 8. | "Tell It to My Heart" | Jem, Yoad Nevo | Jem | 3:26 |
| 9. | "The Adventures of Cupid and Puck" | Jem, Paul Herman | Jem | 3:43 |
| 10. | "Hold On" | Jem, Mendicino | Jem | 5:03 |
| Total length: | 35:35 | |||
References[edit]
- ^ "Jem - Beachwood Canyon". Apple Music. 5 August 2016. Retrieved 7 March 2022.
- ^ "Jem - Beachwood Canyon".
- ^ "Jem". facebook.com. Archived from the original on 26 February 2022.
- ^ Owens, David (27 July 2016). "Welsh pop star Jem is back after eight years with a new album and lyric videos featuring 13 languages". Wales Online. Retrieved 7 March 2022.
- ^ Raible, Allan (11 August 2016). "Dinosaur Jr., Jem, 'Suicide Squad' Soundtrack and More Music Reviews". ABC News. Retrieved 7 March 2022.
External links[edit]
- "Beachwood Canyon by Jem". iTunes. Retrieved 12 July 2016.
