Beachwood Canyon is the third studio album by Jem, released 5 August 2016.[1][2]
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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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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]
Content and production edit
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. The album's roots and title were established when Jem lived in LA’s renowned Beachwood Canyon – famed for being the winding road that leads to the Hollywood Sign. The majority of the album was recorded at the legendary Grandmaster Studios in Hollywood, where Stevie Wonder, wrote his seminal Songs in the Key of Life record.
Lyric videos edit
For the lead single, "Beachwood Canyon", Jem released lyric videos which featured the lyrics written in 13 different languages, including Welsh, German and Japanese.[4]
Singles edit
The first, and only, single, "Beachwood Canyon", was released on 1 July.
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.