Snacks (Supersize)

Snacks (Supersize) is the debut album by British DJ and record producer Jax Jones, released on 6 September 2019 through Polydor Records. The album expands on his previous release, his 2018 EP Snacks as part of an experimental release strategy that involved new singles being added to the EP as they were released before the addition of six new songs for the release of the full album. In the weeks preceding the release, a brand new collaboration with Tove Lo titled "Jacques" was released as the lead single whilst the Ella Henderson collaboration "This Is Real" was promoted during the week of release. It was released as the album's second single on 21 October 2019.

Snacks (Supersize)
Studio album by Jax Jones
Released	6 September 2019
Recorded	2015–2019
Genre	EDM electropop house[1]
Length	48:01
Label	Polydor Universal
Producer	Jax Jones Mark Ralph Martin Solveig Steve Mac Secondcity Tieks Tommy Forest
Jax Jones chronology
Snacks (2018) ''Snacks (Supersize)'' (2019) Midnight Snacks (Part 1) (2019)
Singles from Snacks (Supersize)
"Jacques" Released: 28 August 2019[2] "This Is Real" Released: 21 October 2019[3]

Background

Snacks was originally released in November 2018 as an EP of 5 songs Jones had already released. Between the EP's release and July 2019, a number of other singles were added to the EP expanding it to 9 songs. The Head of Marketing at Polydor Records, Stephen Hallowes, noted during an interview with Music Week that this was all part of their release strategy to "reimagine the album as an ever-evolving playlist that would update on an on-going basis and eventually culminate in a full album release with extra songs".[4]

Hallows further explained the "main purpose was to create one destination for fans to listen to all of Jax’s hits, but it also enabled us to start building an album story with [Jones] over time, which felt like a good strategy for an artist much stronger in the singles market than albums."[4] Jones told the Official Charts Company that he did not anticipate releasing an album, he said "because I don’t sing my music, some people might only be a fan of one or two of my songs".[5] Jones said that it is "so exciting to have an album with all my hits and new songs in one place [...] when you work with the names I did on the album, it makes you bring your A-game". He further explained that his second single, 2016's "You Don't Know Me" featuring Raye, "defined my sound and now I'm so happy to say the record is done".[6][7]

Jones' own vocals appear on the song "All 4 You" and there might be plans to continue releasing new songs as part of Snacks including a song with singer Raye, who already features on the single "You Don't Know Me".[5]

Critical reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Clash	7/10[1]

Narzra Ahmed from Clash praised the album for containing many hit songs, writing: "Jones has put together an impressive collection of insanely catchy songs. It's not easy to come by an album which contains hit after hit like this does. It is a joy to listen to."[1]

Promotion

During its week of release, Snacks (Supersize) was promoted with the song "This is Real" featuring fellow British singer-songwriter Ella Henderson.[4] In support of the album, Jones also launched his own Snacks-themed comedy game show on YouTube.[8]

Jones announced he would be touring in 2020, with the tour to include pyrotechnics, dancers and inflatables.[9] Dates include:

Date	Country	City	Venue
7 December 2019[lower-alpha 1]	England	London	O2 Arena
5 March 2020		Norwich	The Nick Rayns LCR
6 March 2020		Nottingham	Rock City
7 March 2020		Bristol	SWX Bristol
12 March 2020		Birmingham	O2 Institute
13 March 2020		Bournemouth	O2 Academy
14 March 2020		London	O2 Academy Brixton
19 March 2020		Newcastle	O2 Academy
20 March 2020		Manchester	Albert Hall
21 March 2020	Scotland	Glasgow	O2 Academy

Track listing

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Producer(s)	Length
1.	"House Work" (featuring Mike Dunn and MNEK)	Timucin Aluo Uzoechi Emenike	Jax Jones	2:37
2.	"Jacques" (with Tove Lo)	Aluo Ebba T. Nilsson Mark Ralph Emenike	Jones Ralph^[a]	3:23
3.	"You Don't Know Me" (featuring Raye)	Aluo Emenike Rachel Keen Janée Bennett Walter Merziger Arno Kammermeier Peter Hayo Patrick Bodmer Philip D. Young	Jones Ralph^[b]	3:32
4.	"Harder" (with Bebe Rexha)	Aluo Bleta Rexha Camille Purcell Steve McCutcheon	Jones Steve Mac	2:40
5.	"Ring Ring" (with Mabel featuring Rich the Kid)	Aluo Emenike Ralph Mabel McVey Marlon McVey-Roudette Purcell	Jones Ralph	3:38
6.	"Instruction" (featuring Demi Lovato and Stefflon Don)	Aluo Emenike Demetria Lovato Stephanie Allen	Jones Ralph^[b]	2:45
7.	"Play" (with Years & Years)	Aluo Emenike Oliver Thornton Ralph	Jones Ralph^[a]	3:06
8.	"100 Times"	Aluo Emenike Ralph James Norton	Jones Ralph^[a]	3:06
9.	"Breathe" (featuring Ina Wroldsen)	Aluo Emenike Fredrik Gibson Ina Wroldsen William Clarke	Jones Ralph^[b]	3:27
10.	"Cruel"	Aluo Emenike Ralph Madison Love Brett McLaughlin	Jones Ralph^[a]	4:26
11.	"All Day and Night" (with Martin Solveig and Madison Beer)	Aluo Martin Picandet Rebecca Hill Purcell Ralph Hailee Steinfeld Bennett	Jones Martin Solveig Ralph^[a]	2:49
12.	"One Touch" (with Jess Glynne)	Aluo Jessica Glynne Bennett	Jones Ralph	3:17
13.	"All 4 U"	Aluo Emenike Robert Harvey Norton Rowan Harrington	Jones Ralph^[a] Secondcity^[b] Tieks^[b]	3:09
14.	"This Is Real" (with Ella Henderson)	Aluo Emenike Gabriella Henderson Maegan Cottone	Jones Ralph^[a] Tommy Forest^[b]	3:19
15.	"Tequila Time (Outro)"	Aluo Jamie Lidell	Jones Ralph^[b]	2:47
Total length:				48:01

Japan bonus tracks[10]

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Producer(s)	Length
16.	"All Day and Night" (with Martin Solveig and Madison Beer) (Axwell Remix)	Aluo Picandet Hill Purcell Ralph Steinfeld Bennett	Jones Picandet Ralph^[a]	3:21
17.	"Play" (with Years & Years) (Illyus & Barrientos Remix)	Aluo Emenike Thornton Ralph	Jones Ralph^[a]	3:31
18.	"You Don't Know Me" (featuring Raye) (Sonny Fodera Remix)	Aluo Emenike Keen Bennett Merziger Kammermeier Hayo Bodmer Philip D. Young	Jones Ralph^[b]	6:14
Total length:				61:18

Notes

• ^{^[a]} signifies a co-producer.
• ^{^[b]} signifies an additional producer.
• "100 Times" features un-credited vocals from MNEK.
• "Cruel" features un-credited vocals from Madison Love.
• "All 4 U" features un-credited vocals from Boy Matthews and Robert Harvey.

Charts

Chart (2019)	Peak position
Australian Albums (ARIA)[11]	54

Notes

1. The 7 December 2019, concert in London, England at The O2 Arena is a part of 2019 Jingle Bell Ball.

References

1. Ahmed, Narzra (3 September 2019). "Jax Jones – Snacks". Clash. Retrieved 5 November 2019.
2. "Jacques by Jax Jones, Tove Lo". Spotify. Retrieved 28 August 2019.
3. https://themusicnetwork.com/charts/issues/1259/1259-singles-to-radio/
4. Paine, Andre (2 September 2019). "'The hope is to create our biggest spike yet': How Jax Jones and Polydor transformed the debut LP campaign". Music Week. Retrieved 25 September 2019.
5. Copsey, Rob (11 September 2019). "Jax Jones interview: "I like to have my cake and eat it too"". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 25 September 2019.
6. "Jax Jones to feature Demi Lovato and Raye on his debut album". Arizona Daily Star. 19 July 2019. Retrieved 20 July 2019.
7. "Jax Jones to include collaborations with Demi Lovato and Bebe Rexha on new album". Music-News.com. 19 July 2019. Retrieved 20 July 2019.
8. "Jax Jones unveils hit-filled debut album 'Snacks'". CelebMix. 10 September 2019.
9. "Jax Jones announces 2020 UK tour | Complete Music Update".
10. "スナックス[CD]" (in Japanese). Universal Music Japan. Retrieved September 10, 2020.
11. "ARIA Chart Watch #542". auspOp. 14 September 2019. Retrieved 14 September 2019.