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"One Step Ahead"
Single by Jack Johnson
from the album Meet the Moonlight
ReleasedApril 8, 2022
StudioThe Mango Tree
Genre
Length3:11
LabelBrushfire
Songwriter(s)Jack Johnson
Producer(s)
  • Jack Johnson
  • Blake Mills
Jack Johnson singles chronology
"If Ever"
(2021) 		"One Step Ahead"
(2022)

One Step Ahead is a song by American musician Jack Johnson. The song was released on April 8, 2022, and is the lead single for his eighth studio album Meet the Moonlight. [1]

Production

Johnson worked on the song as well as the album with critically acclaimed producer and musician Blake Mills,[2] who has worked with other artists such as Fiona Apple, Andrew Bird and Bob Dylan. When asked how Johnson connected with Mills, he stated “When Blake and I first got in touch we’d send each other playlists, and over time we realized we were drawn to music that sounds effortless despite all the effort put into making it. After a while we got a language together and I gained a trust in him that allowed me to let go, push outside my comfort zone, and get to a sound I really loved.”[3] Most of the instruments in the song were performed by Johnson and Mills themselves, unlike Jack's previous record, All the Light Above It Too, where Johnson performed most of the instruments himself. Mixing and engineering was done by Joseph Lorge, who has worked with Mills on several projects, and with Phoebe Bridgers on her 2020 album Punisher.[4][5] Recording and production for the album took place at EastWest and Sound City Studios in Los Angeles, as well as Johnson's home studio, The Mango Tree, in Hawaii.[3]

Composition

In a Rolling Stone interview, Johnson stated that the song is about how communication and how we receive information is so different nowadays with social media.[6] The song is much heavier and includes more percussion than most other Johnson songs,[7] however, the chorus slows down and is extremely quiet. Johnson says this represents the listener trying to find a calm realizing place to breath through the noise.[6]

Release

Johnson began teasing a new project on April 5, 2022, when he posted on his Instagram and Facebook accounts footage of him recording a in his studio.[8] Later that week he shared a snippet of a new track, as well as the single cover for the song.[9] On April 8, the song was released on all digital and streaming platforms, and was sent to adult alternative radio on April 11, 2022.[10]

Music video

Two videos for the song have been released on Johnson's official YouTube. On April 8, a lyric video by Morgan Maassen, Jeff Canham, Kat Studio & Gabrielle Saydee was released.[11] On April 29, Johnson released a live video of the song, with him using a loop pedal and playing a Gibson ES-335 guitar.[12]

Critical reception

The song was received positively upon release, and many praised his new sound compared to his previous laid back style.[13] Far Out Magazine stated that "The track also represents a real return to form for Johnson" and rated the song a 7.1 out of 10.[14]

Chart performance

The song debuted at number 21 on Billboard's adult alternative airplay chart, becoming Johnson's 26th entry on the chart.[15] On May 28, the song reached number 7 becoming Johnson's 11th top 10 song on the chart.

Charts

Chart (2022) Peak

position

US Adult Alternative (Billboard)[16] 7
US Hot Rock & Alternative Airplay[17] (Billboard) 36

References

  1. ^ Meet The Moonlight by Jack Johnson, 2022-06-24, retrieved 2022-05-30
  2. ^ "Jack Johnson on Meet the Moonlight, Working with Blake Mills, and 20 Years of Brushfire Fairytales". Consequence. 2022-05-20. Retrieved 2022-05-30.
  3. ^ a b TotalNtertainment (2022-04-11). "Jack Johnson returns with new single 'One Step Ahead'". TotalNtertainment. Retrieved 2022-05-30.
  4. ^ "Try the TIDAL Web Player". listen.tidal.com. Retrieved 2022-05-30.
  5. ^ "Joseph Lorge Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More". AllMusic. Retrieved 2022-05-30.
  6. ^ a b Blistein, Jon; Blistein, Jon (2022-04-08). "Jack Johnson Tries to Cut Through the Noise on New Song 'One Step Ahead'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2022-05-31.
  7. ^ "JACK JOHNSON ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM MEET THE MOONLIGHT OUT JUNE 24th". Grateful Web. Retrieved 2022-05-31.
  8. ^ "Login • Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2022-05-31. {{cite web}}: Cite uses generic title (help)
  9. ^ "Login • Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2022-05-31. {{cite web}}: Cite uses generic title (help)
  10. ^ "Future Releases on Triple A (AAA) Radio Stations, Independent Artist Song Releases". web.archive.org. 2022-04-11. Retrieved 2022-05-31.
  11. ^ Jack Johnson - "One Step Ahead" Lyric Video, retrieved 2022-05-31
  12. ^ Jack Johnson "One Step Ahead Loopy Style", retrieved 2022-05-31
  13. ^ SophieMages (2022-04-13). "Jack Johnson Returns with 'One Step Ahead'". About The Noise. Retrieved 2022-05-31.
  14. ^ "Jack Johnson announces new album, releases 'One Step Ahead'". faroutmagazine.co.uk. 2022-04-11. Retrieved 2022-05-31.
  15. ^ devops (2013-11-28). "Adult Alternative Airplay". Billboard. Retrieved 2022-05-31.
  16. ^ devops (2013-11-28). "Adult Alternative Airplay". Billboard. Retrieved 2022-05-31.
  17. ^ devops (2013-01-02). "Rock & Alternative Airplay". Billboard. Retrieved 2022-05-31.
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