Nectar

Critic Score
Based on 5 reviews
2020 Ratings: #807 / 882
User Score
2020 Ratings: #425
September 25, 2020 / Release Date
LP / Format
88rising, 12Tone / Label
Joji, The Donuts, Bekon, west1ne, Isaac Sleator, +22 more...Producer
Joji, Daniel Wilson, Tyler Reese, Bekon, west1ne, +39 more...Writer
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Critic Reviews

80
AllMusic

By expanding his sonic scope, the one-time viral Internet comedian unlocks a fresh set of possibilities for where he can take his sound. Bold, brave, and bigger-budget, Nectar is a major turning point for Joji, a declaration and creative jump that eclipses what he's done in the past and shines a light on where he's headed in the future.

80
The Sydney Morning Herald

Simultaneously playing comic and crooner, Joji balances this duality on his second album Nectar, a one-of-a-kind body of work from an equally unique artist.

65
Northern Transmissions

Joji has certainly taken a step forward with his second wide release. On the singles especially he shows moments of real creativity with the arrangements and showcases his undeniable skills as a vocalist.

60
The Needle Drop

Nectar offers Joji's highest highlights to date, though all in all it could've benefited from some more editing.

50
Slant Magazine

Nectar largely feels removed from its inspiration in reality, so that it’s tantamount to the relatable but rote sadness of a Tweetdecked epigram, the equivalent of a half-hearted “it be like that sometimes.”

Doublez
74

What if this album didn't have any hidden flaws? Since I discovered Joji 4 years ago now, I always appreciate his rather atypical style/formula despite his more predictable side, making him an artist with the potential to make his mark. Although I don't really approve of the method, George Miller was able to put the entertainment on Youtube to his advantage in order to be able to later make himself a great launching pad to devote himself to Joji, a serious artist who is far from having the face ... read more

MattsReviews
100

The Story of Dr. Wallace (Narration by a TV Reporter for ABC News)

Dr. Wallace, age 30. Resides in California with his wife and kid. Employed as the Commander at NASA. He worked at his job for around 5 years and worked for the majority of his life to get to that point. Going through his ups and downs. Although, he everlastingly felt that there was something missing in his life. He wanted to start something new. He felt trapped in his own bubble for too long. Where could he go?

He has his ... read more

PipePanic
66

Joji. Please work with me here!

I feel in the music community, there is always one question people have when talking about Joji: Can he do it? Not to say that he’s untalented, or unworthy of making great music, but there is this strange pressure given to the man's music that I have rarely seen on other artists. There is almost this expectation that he needs to quote ‘prove’ himself to people as an artist, which is strange considering he’s proven himself to make some ... read more

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JohnHanks1
81

Should be rated higher

70

an album with a lot less tdah compared to PITW, many bangers here, but a bunch of mid ones. This is Joji's peak, for now

Bl00prs
82

“Nectar” is Joji’s most consistent project to date, with some of his best highlights and underrated gems throughout some of his most atmospheric production.

Top 3 Tracks: MODUS, 777, Like You Do
Worst Track: Tick Tock

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Track List

1Ew
3:27
88
2MODUS
3:27
83
3Tick Tock
2:12
78
4Daylight
2:43
with Diplo
81
5Upgrade
1:29
72
6Gimme Love
3:34
87
7Run
3:15
93
8Sanctuary
3:00
90
9High Hopes
3:02
67
10NITROUS
2:11
74
11Pretty Boy
2:36
77
12Normal People
2:46
feat. rei brown
74
13Afterthought
3:14
with BENEE
81
14Mr. Hollywood
3:22
77
15777
3:01
74
16Reanimator
3:03
71
17Like You Do
4:00
88
18Your Man
2:43
76
Total Length: 53 minutes
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