Tell Me About Tomorrow

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Tell Me About Tomorrow
Cover art depicting Jxdn as a toddler sitting in a bubble bath
Studio album by
Jxdn
ReleasedJuly 2, 2021
GenrePop-punk[1]
Length44:00
Label
Producer
Singles from Tell Me About Tomorrow
  1. "Angels & Demons"
    Released: May 19, 2020
  2. "So What!"
    Released: July 17, 2020
  3. "Tonight"
    Released: October 21, 2020
  4. "Better Off Dead"
    Released: December 18, 2020
  5. "Think About Me"
    Released: June 4, 2021
  6. "Wanna Be"
    Released: July 2, 2021

Tell Me About Tomorrow is the debut studio album by American singer and social media personality Jxdn, released through Travis Barker's label, DTA Records, on July 2, 2021.[2][3][4]

Background and recording[]

Jxdn self-released his debut single "Comatose" in February 2020, which caught the attention of Travis Barker who would later sign him to his label DTA Records.[5] After being signed, Jxdn released the single "Angels & Demons" in May 2020 which would serve as the first single from the album.[6][7] This was followed by the release of the singles "So What!" in July 2020,[6] and "Tonight", featuring Iann Dior, in October 2020.[8]

Jxdn announced the title of the album alongside the release of "Better Off Dead" on December 18, 2020.[9]

On June 4, 2021, Jxdn announced the track listing and release date for the album alongside the album's fifth single, "Think About Me".[10]

The album was released alongside the single and music video for "Wanna Be", featuring Machine Gun Kelly, on July 2, 2021.[7][3]

Themes and influences[]

Tell Me About Tomorrow's themes focus on growing up and dealing with mental health and self-reflection. Jxdn stated that he has spoken about his experiences with depression and suicidal ideation.[1] The album's sound is heavily inspired by Taking Back Sunday and blink-182.[1]

"A Wasted Year" is related to the hardships caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. It features a chorus similar to "Feeling This" by blink-182. The track is described by Hossler as a "a mix between the charisma of Taking Back Sunday and the simplicity of Bleach".[2]

Critical reception[]

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Pitchfork4.6/10[11]

The Aquarian Weekly reviewer Debra Kate Schafer praised the album, stating that it is "fiery in musicality and lyrically poignant", and compared its stylings to "All the Small Things" by blink-182 and "Welcome to Paradise" by Green Day.[12]

Conversely, Pitchfork reviewer Dani Blum gave the album a negative review and criticized Jxdn's lack of personality on the album, stating "the record tells us nothing about who he is, only who he wants to emulate".[11] Blum went on to say that the fact that Jxdn is new to the punk genre is prominent on the album and criticized the album's multiple mentions of being a rock star, calling it "self-serious satisfaction". Additionally, the writing was described as "clunky" and detrimental to the project's purported purpose of raising mental health awareness.[11]

Track listing[]

Tell Me About Tomorrow track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Intro" Travis Barker0:10
2."Pills"
  • Cinci
  • Mellace
  • Barker
2:27
3."Think About Me"
Barker3:24
4."Wanna Be" (featuring Machine Gun Kelly)
Barker2:38
5."A Wasted Year"
Barker2:37
6."Angels & Demons"
  • Varon
  • Barker
2:40
7."Interlude" Barker0:16
8."One Minute"
  • Hossler
  • Goldstein
  • Nick Long
  • Barker
Barker2:43
9."Braindead"
  • Hossler
  • Goldstein
  • Barker
Barker2:48
10."Tonight" (featuring Iann Dior)
Barker2:15
11."Fucked Up"
  • Hossler
  • Barker
Barker2:50
12."So What!"
  • Hossler
  • Jonathan Feldmann
  • Olivia Marsico
  • Barker
Barker2:21
13."Angels & Demons Pt. 2"
  • Hossler
  • Goldstein
  • Barker
Barker1:52
14."Better Off Dead"
2:35
15."DTA"
  • Hossler
  • Long
  • Barker
Barker2:23
16."Last Time"
  • Hossler
  • Goldstein
  • Barker
Barker3:01
17."No Vanity"
  • Hossler
  • Goldstein
  • Barker
  • Goldstein
  • Barker
3:25
18."Tell Me About Tomorrow"
  • Hossler
  • Goldstein
  • Barker
Barker3:23
Total length:44:00

Notes

  • Song titles are stylized in all uppercase.

Personnel[]

Charts[]

Chart performance for Tell Me About Tomorrow
Chart (2021) Peak
position
Australian Albums (ARIA)[13] 96
Canadian Albums (Billboard)[14] 83
US Billboard 200[15] 95
US Top Alternative Albums (Billboard)[16] 6
US Top Rock Albums (Billboard)[17] 13

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b c Chaudhry, Aliya (July 2, 2021). "Jxdn Wants To Be Pop-Punk's Poster Child". MTV. Retrieved July 3, 2021.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b Scott, Jason (July 2, 2021). "jxdn Lights The World On Fire With Debut LP, 'Tell Me About Tomorrow'". American Songwriter. Retrieved July 3, 2021.
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b "jxdn Releases Debut Album Teaming Up With Machine Gun Kelly On New Single "Wanna Be"". Substream Magazine. July 2, 2021. Retrieved July 3, 2021.
  4. ^ June, Sophia. "Jxdn's Debut Album 'Tell Me About Tomorrow' Brings Warped Tour Heyday To Gen Z". Nylon. Retrieved 2021-07-03.
  5. ^ Eggertsen, Chris (May 28, 2020). "The Deals: Travis Barker's DTA Records Signs TikTok Star Jxdn, CEEK Pacts With UMe for VR Concerts". Billboard. Retrieved July 3, 2021.
  6. ^ Jump up to: a b Havens, Lyndsey (August 4, 2020). "Chartbreaker: jxdn Is Bringing Rock Into the TikTok Era, With Travis Barker's Help". Billboard. Retrieved July 10, 2021.
  7. ^ Jump up to: a b Olivier, Bobby (July 1, 2021). "Jxdn Is Next". Spin. Retrieved July 10, 2021.
  8. ^ Caminiti, Kasey (October 23, 2020). "Sound Bite: FINNEAS, jxdn, and Bright Eyes". DuJour. Retrieved March 4, 2021.
  9. ^ Murray, Robin (December 18, 2020). "jxdn Shares New Stunner 'Better Off Dead'". Clash. Retrieved July 3, 2021.
  10. ^ Lavin, Will (June 4, 2021). "jxdn announces Travis Barker-produced debut album 'Tell Me About Tomorrow'". NME. Retrieved July 3, 2021.
  11. ^ Jump up to: a b c Blum, Dani (July 20, 2021). "Jxdn: Tell Me About Tomorrow Album Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved July 22, 2021.
  12. ^ Schafer, Debra Kate. "jxdn Shows No Signs of Slowing Down On Harrowing Debut LP, "Tell Me About Tomorrow"". The Aquarian Weekly. Retrieved July 5, 2021.
  13. ^ "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 12 July 2021". The ARIA Report. No. 1636. Australian Recording Industry Association. July 12, 2021. p. 6.
  14. ^ "Billboard Canadian Albums: For the week ending July 17, 2021". Billboard. Retrieved July 13, 2021.
  15. ^ @billboardcharts (July 12, 2021). "Debuts on this week's #Billboard200..." (Tweet). Retrieved July 13, 2021 – via Twitter.
  16. ^ "Alternative Albums Chart". Billboard. Retrieved July 14, 2021.
  17. ^ "Top Rock Albums Chart". Billboard. Retrieved July 14, 2021.
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