Akoma
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| Released | March 22, 2024 | |||
| Length | 43:31 | |||
| Label | Planet Mu | |||
| Producer | Jerrilynn Patton | |||
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Akoma is the third album by American producer Jlin. It was released on March 22, 2024, through Planet Mu, as her first studio album in seven years, following Black Origami (2017).
Background
Following years of collaborative projects with the likes of
HBCU marching bands.[3] In a statement, Patton thanked each of them for their "brilliance" that "shines through every sound" on the album.[4] To promote the album, Patton will perform at several festivals in April 2024.[5]
Track listing
All tracks are written by Jerrilynn Patton; "Borealis" written with Björk, "Sodalite" and "The Precision of Infinity" written with Philip Glass.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Borealis" (featuring Björk) | 4:06 |
| 2. | "Speed of Darkness" | 5:17 |
| 3. | "Summon" | 4:11 |
| 4. | "Iris" | 3:43 |
| 5. | "Open Canvas" | 4:57 |
| 6. | "Challenge (To Be Continued II)" | 2:04 |
| 7. | "Eye Am" | 3:29 |
| 8. | "Auset" | 3:43 |
| 9. | "Sodalite" (featuring Kronos Quartet) | 3:50 |
| 10. | "Grannie's Cherry Pie" | 3:31 |
| 11. | "The Precision of Infinity" (featuring Philip Glass) | 4:40 |
| Total length: | 43:31 | |
Charts
| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Album Downloads (OCC)[6] | 36 |
| UK Independent Albums (OCC)[7] | 48 |
References
- ^ Eede, Christian (January 18, 2024). "Jlin Unveils New Album, Akoma". The Quietus. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
- ^ Strauss, Matthew (January 18, 2024). "Jlin Announces Album, Shares New Song Featuring Philip Glass: Listen". Pitchfork. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
- ^ Breihan, Tom (January 18, 2024). "Jlin Announces New Album Akoma Feat. Björk, Philip Glass, & Kronos Quartet". Stereogum. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
- ^ Sacher, Andrew (January 18, 2024). "Jlin announces new album Akoma ft. Björk & Philip Glass (stream a track)". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
- ^ Ross, Gemma (January 19, 2024). "Jlin announces new album Akoma featuring Björk, Philip Glass, and more". Mixmag. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
- ^ "Official Album Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 30, 2024.
- ^ "Official Independent Albums Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 30, 2024.