Permanent Damage
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An irony comes alongside this record, in spite of having a somewhat concept element to it in the form of heartbreak, you can’t help but step away from the album without feeling totally lovestruck.
80
Permanent Damage is a work of understated pop introspection and a modern classic of queer pop.
80
Permanent Damage is a thoroughly impressive and self-aware debut from an artist who is unafraid to wrestle with feelings of loneliness, alienation, and self-destructive tendencies out in the open.
80
Joesef weaves his narrative with soulful, silk-like vocals.
80
‘Permanent Damage’ is an album for dancing away your demons, for singing along with tears in your eyes and laughter on your lips, for letting everything go, feeling how you feel, and that feeling being good.
80
An artist who continually confronts his own emotions, ‘Permanent Damage’ finds Joesef heightening his intentions, and magnifying his aspirations. He’s manifesting pop greatness, and few would bet against him.
60
Between Joesef’s lush voice and his spacious production style, it’s easy to get lost in ‘Permanent Damage’ – which, at times, consequently highlights the lack of frisson in his music.
I know that the year JUST begun but I can’t help but to itch for some semblance of a great album to come out this month. January isn’t usually the month where this necessarily happens per-say but you never know! There could be some potential gems awaiting me.. I just got to dig deep.
This is the only album so far that is really solid to me. Even when it gets weaker on the second half, there’s some tracks on here that are really smooth and beautifully performed.
I found this ... read more
A great indie pop record that's going to go under the radar.
Joesef's debut record 'Permanent Damage' has a knack for finding catchy melodies and pulling at the heartstrings. There's nothing complicated about it: it's a danceable, in-your-feels type pop record, but refrains from hitting too many ugly cliches with its thoughtful writing.
It's Been a Little Heavy Lately and East End Coast were two singles from this album and were a strong start: my favorite songs off this album. Both songs are ... read more
there are some good grooves here but very all over the place. above all else, I enjoyed the dance-y synth-y funky tracks better than the Daniel Caesar impersonations.
Joesef - Permanent Damage
Genre: Indie Pop
Country: UK
Final Verdict: 60% (Good Album)
Yearly Ranking: 42th / 71
Highlight: It's Been a Little Heavy Lately
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=waLP8FYgfIA
Made me think of:
Lewis Capaldi
Tom Misch
Arlo Parks
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Track List
| 1 | Permanent Damage 1:32 | 65 |
| 2 | It's Been a Little Heavy Lately 3:41 | 77 |
| 3 | East End Coast 3:46 | 73 |
| 4 | Just Come Home with Me Tonight 4:07 | 76 |
| 5 | Borderline 3:34 | 65 |
| 6 | Didn't Know How (to Love You) 3:15 | 73 |
| 7 | Apt 22 3:02 | 75 |
| 8 | Shower 4:00 | 73 |
| 9 | Joe 3:07 | 71 |
| 10 | Blue Car 3:49 | 69 |
| 11 | Moment 3:32 | 69 |
| 12 | Last Orders 3:57 | 67 |
| 13 | All Good 4:06 | 74 |
Total Length: 45 minutes
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Added on: September 19, 2022