Spaceman.
| Nick Jonas
Spaceman.
Spaceman is the fourth studio album by American singer Nick Jonas, released on March 12, 2021, through Island. The album marks the first solo release of the singer since Last Year Was Complicated (2016) and the first solo project to be released since the reunion of the Jonas Brothers in 2019. -Wikipedia
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Pitchfork
To cut through and leave a lasting impression of Nick Jonas, the artist, would require a vision much bolder than what this album has to offer.
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Variety
Jonas' voice sounds better than ever on the new album, but the songs feel listless and hard to latch onto.
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The Line of Best Fit
Nick Jonas manages to avoid all sense of depth on a guilt-free, but forgettable, solo outing.
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Stereogum
To his credit Jonas sounds like he’s having a lot more fun with the situation than Bieber did. But ultimately, like so many other pandemic experiences, Spaceman is the kind of fun you settle for when your options are limited.
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The Post
Nick Jonas’ 'Spaceman' is a catchy, relatable summary of life during the pandemic.
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Metro Weekly
Despite its charm, the thought-provoking subject of its title track, and a few standout moments, Spaceman is just not that album.
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black boy bulletin
Unfortunately, it fails as a concept record and it’s the final piece of proof that Nick needs to reinvent his formula. It’s time for something different that will challenge both himself and his listeners.
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PopMatters
Spaceman is far from perfect, but in an age of isolation, maybe it's a sign of hope.
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Clash Magazine
One of his most rounded and adult statements to date, ‘Spaceman’ is certainly worth exploring - as lockdown hobbies go, it’s up there with banana bread as one of the most tasteful.
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Music Talkers
This sentimentality doesn’t land on every track, but when it does it shows you why Jonas is still one of pop’s biggest names.
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Vinyl Chapters
Spaceman by Nick Jonas is a well-thought-out album and carries some magical moments. We are taken into Nick’s honest thoughts about his relationship and it’s clear to see that he has matured not only musically but personally as well.
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The Musical Hype
Pop standout Nick Jonas delivers a tight, enjoyable, and well-rounded album with Spaceman, his first new solo album since 2016.
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The Phoenix
From start to finish, Spaceman seems to blend into one long song, lacking any sense of identity or innovation that has otherwise been present in the modern pop scene, particularly by female artists. Listeners are left wanting more but Jonas, despite his clear vocal ability, can’t stand out in this landscape as a solo artist or deliver more-than-mediocre music.
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Riff Magazine
Spaceman is an impressive step forward for the 28-year-old Nick Jonas. It’s a complete and cohesive creative endeavor that should open the door for another exciting chapter.
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Popdust
Jonas’s “Spaceman” Is Sanitized and Unsatisfying.
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Music Matters Media
Each song flows perfectly into the next and touches on aspects that are relatable to all throughout the last year. If the Jonas Brothers ever decide to break up again, it’s clear to say that Nick would still be fine on his own.
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Daily Titan
Nick Jonas' "Spaceman" is a futuristic adventure.
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Stereoboard
These songs speak of the comfort and nostalgia that many have sought during this period in time, but they represent a lose-lose dynamic. A whole album in this style? Too much. In this setting? Not enough. In that way Jonas has nailed the grey, miserable days under the yoke of Covid-19, where most things are struggling to fill a void bigger than their wingspan.
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The Reflector
Overall, Spaceman felt like it didn’t know its own identity and it shows in the music. This was not a good outing for Jonas but perhaps he was just shaking off the pandemic jitters. If he keeps popping out albums like this, he’ll be quickly replaced by a relevant name in pop music.
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Ben's Beat
Spaceman isn’t a pop masterpiece, but Greg Kurstin is so highly regarded as a producer for a reason – he has captured the sound of today, applying it to another artist with just enough of a personal flair that it still feels new and interesting. While a lot about Jonas’ performance could be improved here, just how fun the project still ends up being is often a pleasant surprise.
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Love London Love Culture
Consistent in terms of style and tone throughout the album, Nick Jonas offers a really easy going album to listen to.
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In Review Online
Spaceman is yet another Nick Jonas album that refuses to push beyond familiar, facile sentiment and songwriting.
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Writebase
From deep, heartfelt emotion to fun, optimistic and even humorous expression, Nick Jonas’ new album is a beautiful and honest collection of songs illustrating the crazy ride that is life. So wherever you are between the highs and lows of life there’ll be a song for you, and whatever vibe gets your musical taste buds tingling, you’ll be sure to find a flavour of it in Spaceman.
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The Miami Hurricane
“Spaceman” is certainly the most cohesive work of Jonas’ career. Although not an immaculate project, the album follows Jonas as he steps in the right direction. It’s worthy of your attention, with soft pop ballads that highlight many of the star’s greatest skills and pleasures.
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Sound In Review
Jonas’ success has allowed him to have a team that creates impressive sounds around him and his vocal talents are apparent, but Spaceman plays like an artist in search of something lost in space vs. an artist on a focused trajectory.
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Square One Magazine
for an album that was written during the height of a pandemic - this album is better than mediocre. But, it could’ve been refined a bit with more time.
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Aural Fixation
While the glorified playlist strategy compromises the record's integrity, it does remind us that Nick Jonas has produced a few incredible tracks. To be fair, he's done the same with Spaceman, but his centrist tendencies too often divert him from his ambitious aspirations.
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