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2024 studio album by Jlin
Akoma
Studio album by Jlin
ReleasedMarch 22, 2024 (2024-03-22)
Length43:31
LabelPlanet Mu
ProducerJlin
Jlin chronology
Perspective
(2023) 		Akoma
(2024)
Singles from Akoma
  1. "The Precision of Infinity"
    Released: January 18, 2024
  2. "Auset"
    Released: February 8, 2024
  3. "Summon"
    Released: March 6, 2024

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 Holly Herndon, Sophie and Kronos Quartet, Akoma sees the producer return to her signature blend of various genres, including Jazz, classic and minimalist music into one "160 BPM rhythmic framework" of "Chicago footwork". On January 18, 2024, Patton announced the album and revealed collaborations with Björk, Kronos Quartet, and Philip Glass. In creating the record, she drew inspiration from Glass, Eartha Kitt, Nina Simone, Third Coast Percussion, and HBCU marching bands. In a statement, Patton thanked each of them for their "brilliance" that "shines through every sound" on the album. To promote the album, Patton will perform at several festivals in April 2024.

Critical reception

Year-end lists

Select year-end rankings for Akoma
Publication/critic Accolade Rank Ref.
Bleep Top 10 Albums of 2024 5
Uncut 80 Best Albums of 2024 57

Track listing

All tracks are written by Jlin; "Borealis" written with Björk, "Sodalite" and "The Precision of Infinity" written with Philip Glass.

Akoma track listing
No.TitleLength
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

Personnel

Charts

Chart performance for Akoma
Chart (2024) Peak
position
UK Album Downloads (OCC) 36
UK Independent Albums (OCC) 48

References

  1. Eede, Christian (January 18, 2024). "Jlin Unveils New Album, Akoma". The Quietus. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
  2. Strauss, Matthew (January 18, 2024). "Jlin Announces Album, Shares New Song Featuring Philip Glass: Listen". Pitchfork. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
  3. Breihan, Tom (January 18, 2024). "Jlin Announces New Album Akoma Feat. Björk, Philip Glass, & Kronos Quartet". Stereogum. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
  4. Sacher, Andrew (January 18, 2024). "Jlin announces new album Akoma ft. Björk & Philip Glass (stream a track)". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
  5. Ross, Gemma (January 19, 2024). "Jlin announces new album Akoma featuring Björk, Philip Glass, and more". Mixmag. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
  6. Bleep. "Top 10 Albums of the Year 2024". Bleep. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
  7. Pearis, Bill (November 8, 2024). "List Season comes early with Uncut's Top 80 Albums of 2024". brooklynvegan.com. Retrieved November 12, 2024.
  8. "Official Album Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 30, 2024.
  9. "Official Independent Albums Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 30, 2024.
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