- Artist:
- Jordan Rakei
The Loop Signed & Exclusive Green Splatter 2LP
Release date: 10 May, 2024
Signed by Jordan Rakei. 2LP 140g green splatter vinyl. (Colour is unique to each product given the nature of how the vinyl is dyed.)
GRAMMY-award nominated Jordan Rakei is a renowned multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, producer, and songwriter who, over soon-to-be-five studio albums, has been on a wide-ranging journey that explores the outer reaches of his inner psyche, traversing themes of emotional evolution, personal growth and family with unwavering sincerity. Always positioning himself in and amongst the bigger questions in life, he has navigated his musical journey with passion and precision, unveiling something new about himself through his songwriting at every turn. The Loop is by far Rakei’s most cohesive and evolutionary work to date following an impressive career of previous releases, each of which have demonstrated his natural curiosity and capabilities in exploring new sounds.
Tracklist:
LP1
Side A
1. Flowers
2. Freedom
3. Friend or Foe
Side B
1. Forgive
2. Royal
3. Trust
4. State of Mind
LP2
Side A
1. Hopes and Dreams
2. Learning
3. Cages
Side B
1. Everything Everything
2. Miracle
3. A Little Life
- Formats:
- Vinyl LP
Reviews
"The Loop is a bombastic soul explosion with songs that jump from a rallying political cry, to grief over a friendship breakdown, to a sentimental ode to his young son, to whom he dedicates the album." - GQ
"With expansive symphonies of strings, horns, and soul-stirring choirs, The Loop balances grand orchestral arrangements with sparsely intimate ballads, showing off his most direct songwriting to date." - Rolling Stone
"'Hopes and Dreams', written just after the birth of his son, carries an awe-striking tenderness and the aura of a timeless classic." - Line Of Best Fit
"While immersed in Jordan Rakei’s marvellous fifth album The Loop, this scribe experienced déjà vu. Hmmm. When was the last time I was completely floored by an entire album’s worth of jaw-dropping vocal performances?" - The Music
"'The Loop' finds Jordan Rakei tapping into his creative core, returning to the aspects of music-making that bring him joy." - Clash