This was my first time listening to a Jordan Ward project, and I’m sorry to say but it didn’t fully click with me. BACKWARD is a very straightforward, laid-back R&B album. Smooth vocals, gentle production, clean execution. On paper, everything is there. But in practice, it just didn’t really grab me.

The whole album stays in this very soft, mellow pocket, and while that can be nice, it also gets tiring pretty fast. After a few tracks, it already starts to blur together. ... read more

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kaytra_nada777

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jordan ward has returned with a new album it has been a while since his FORWARD album which i thought was really great so when this was announced i had my hopes up and after listening to it i have to say jordan is only getting better this album was really great a smooth and sensual alternative R&B album that feels like a natural progression of his sound definitely check this out it's going far too unnoticed :)

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PlasticTrees

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Super smooth approach to the sequel of the 2023 album, Forward, as Jordan Ward finds his sound back in this mellow pop/R&B late night summer vibes which suits his voice well. You can go from relaxing with stranger to dancing around your room with themselves. Super versatile, easy listen.

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Track List

1	STRANGER 2:26	79
2	SMOKIN POTNA 2:33 with SAILORR	74
3	HIGH FUNCTIONING 2:33	75
4	BWD 0:39	66
5	ROSS FIT 2:28	70
6	NOISY NEIGHBORS 3:11	78
7	CHANGE OF SCENERY 2:52	73
8	JUICY 3:12	79
9	THEMSELVES 2:46	82
10	TAKE-OUT 1:38	70
11	TIL THEN 2:53	75
12	CHAMPION SOUND 3:55	75
13	Y 3:41	74
14	CUTTI (BONUS) 3:32 with Smino	67
15	CARSEX (BONUS) 2:34 with TiaCorine	68