Ringos Desert is the second studio album by American electronic music producer Zhu, released on September 7, 2018 via Mind of a Genius label.[1] The album features works and vocals from the likes of Tokimonsta, Majid Jordan, and Tame Impala. The album followed the success of ZHU's collaborative debut studio album Generationwhy, released in 2016.
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| Released | September 7, 2018 | |||
| Recorded | 2018 | |||
| Genre | Electronic | |||
| Length | 60:00 | |||
| Label | Mind of a Genius | |||
| Producer | Zhu | |||
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Critical reception
editUpon release, Ringos Desert received favorable reviews. Dancing Astronaut praised Ringos Desert saying that "Every song is polished to absolute perfection, each sound given dedicated space to exist like modern art in an exhibit. Tucked into the songs is a cheeky dose of western sonic flavor that seasons the entire album".[2] Billboard magazine characterized songs on the album as having "a right clubbiness", "a ghostly R&B touch", and a "romantic struggle narrative with a strong sentiment of self-empowerment".[3]
Commercial performance
editThe album debuted at number 15 on the Billboard Top Dance/Electronic Albums.[4] The single "My Life (feat. Tame Impala)" peaked at No. 20 on the US Dance charts.[5]
Track listing
editAll tracks produced by Zhu, except for "Still Want U", produced alongside Karnaval Blues, and "Coming Home", produced alongside Jordan Ullman.
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Stormy Love, NM." (featuring Joy) |
| 3:47 |
| 2. | "Still Want U" (featuring Karnaval Blues) |
| 3:33 |
| 3. | "Guilty Love" |
| 4:33 |
| 4. | "Desert Woman" |
| 6:14 |
| 5. | "Provocateur" |
| 4:11 |
| 6. | "Burn Babylon" (featuring Keznamdi and Daniel Wilson) |
| 4:07 |
| 7. | "Save Me" (featuring Herizen) |
| 4:54 |
| 8. | "Magenta Sky Interlude" |
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| 9. | "Ghost in My Bed" |
| 4:59 |
| 10. | "Love That Hurts" (featuring Karnaval Blues and Indiana) |
| 3:00 |
| 11. | "Light It Up" (featuring Tokimonsta) |
| 3:18 |
| 12. | "Drowning" |
| 3:07 |
| 13. | "Coming Home" (featuring Majid Jordan) | 3:32 | |
| 14. | "Waters of Monaco" |
| 5:27 |
| 15. | "My Life" (with Tame Impala) |
| 4:54 |
| Total length: | 60:00 | ||
Charts
edit| Chart (2018) | Peak position |
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| US Top Dance/Electronic Albums (Billboard)[4] | 15 |
References
edit- ^ "Ringos Desert by ZHU". iTunes Store (US).
- ^ "Zhu's 'Ringos Desert' is an invitation to a pulp western oasis". Dancing Astronaut. 8 September 2018.
- ^ "ZHU's Expanded 'Ringos Desert' Finds Salvation in New Tunes: Listen". Billboard magazine.
- ^ a b "ZHU Chart History (Top Dance/Electronic Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved December 16, 2020.
- ^ "Zhu Chart History: Dance/Electronic Songs". Billboard. Retrieved January 22, 2020.