Written by Erica Rose Jackson
‘World of Sunshine *intro*’ - JoJo gets this EP rolling with a haunting hummed melody completely setting the mood for the rest of the songs. This intro builds into almost an acapella group style performance where her vocals shine, as always. The lyrics are so hopeful while the melody is a mix between heartbreak and hope. We get started with sheer brilliance. ‘Anxiety (Burlinda’s Theme)’ - Things move into a sound you’d expect on a JoJo album. However, the lyrics are a relatable description of anxiety that any of us have experienced and, i’m sure, we all share the same sentiment of wishing we could live without it. ‘Dissolve’ - JoJo’s vocals shine on the third track of ‘trying not to think about it’. She has an amazing voice whether she’s singing a simple melody or belting out those high notes and, on this song, she shows off all of it. The lyrics are haunting but that appears to be the theme on this one and I’m here for it. ‘Good Enough *interlude*’ - This interlude feels like a complete song and not just an interlude. To be honest, none of the interludes or even the intro feel like a brief moment. Each track on this EP is a full serving of JoJo greatness. You’d be foolish to skip around. ‘B.I.D.’ - Bringing it Down is the focus of this song and it succeeds. Things calm down but they do not stall out. JoJo sings her heart out as she explains herself in this new relationship throughout the lyrics. ‘Feel Alright’ - This is my favorite track, without a doubt. I feel these lyrics deep in my soul and the vocals are out of this world. If you haven’t felt this song on a personal level, I’m honestly surprised. “Do I love you this much or is this just something to do?” ‘Fresh New Sheets’ - ‘Fresh New Sheets’ is a close second for me behind ‘Feel Alright’. They are both filled with so much pain and potential desperation that they speak to so many of us. “Please don’t come over, my heart’s just too weak,” is the lyric that gets to me most when I listen to this one. ‘Sugar and Carbs *interlude*’ - As someone who has eaten more than her fair share of cookies, this interlude speaks to my soul. It’s only two lines, maybe. And yet, it’s packed full of relatable content. JoJo gets us, y’all! ‘Spiral SZN’ - JoJo brings the most upbeat sound with this one. Once again, the lyrics are so, so, so relatable. Why is it that we can be so positive about everyone around us but bullies to ourselves? Spiral season is such a truth and I know I’m not the only one who gets it. Can y’all chill? ‘Nikki’s Sound Bath *interlude*’ - This is the only true interlude on the album since the others feel so much like full tracks. However, it’s still powerful with the only lyrics included, “It’ll be alright.” ‘Worst (I Assume)’ - JoJo is channeling Britney Spears’ ‘Unusual You’ on ‘Worse (I Assume)’. It’s hard to believe in something real and good when everything that’s come before has broken our hearts. Once the walls go up, it’s extremely hard to break them down again. ‘Lift’ - In another relatable track, JoJo sings ‘Lift’. We’ve all had those moments where we just want to go somewhere else because anywhere else has to be better. This track closes the EP in a beautiful way, continuing the haunting melody but ending with positivity. “I got myself help. So, if you’re feeling low, don’t be hard on yourself,” are the closing lyrics. Buy this album and listen to it on repeat, you will not regret it. JoJo never disappoints and ‘trying not to think about it’ is no different. It’s a masterpiece from beginning to end. Go along on this vocal journey with JoJo and the rest of who are already enjoying it.
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