Ringos Desert

Ringos Desert
Ringos Desert
Studio album by Zhu
Released	September 7, 2018
Recorded	2018
Genre	Electronic
Length	60:00
Label	Mind of a Genius
Producer	Zhu
Zhu chronology
Singles from Ringos Desert
	"My Life"; Released: March 5, 2018; "Coming Home"; Released: August 10, 2018;

Ringos Desert is the second studio album by American electronic music producer Zhu, released on September 7, 2018 via Mind of a Genius label.^[1] The album features works and vocals from the likes of Tokimonsta, Majid Jordan, and Tame Impala. The album followed the success of ZHU's collaborative debut studio album Generationwhy, released in 2016.

Critical reception

Upon release, Ringos Desert received favorable reviews. Dancing Astronaut praised Ringos Desert saying that "Every song is polished to absolute perfection, each sound given dedicated space to exist like modern art in an exhibit. Tucked into the songs is a cheeky dose of western sonic flavor that seasons the entire album".^[2] Billboard magazine characterized songs on the album as having "a right clubbiness", "a ghostly R&B touch", and a "romantic struggle narrative with a strong sentiment of self-empowerment".^[3]

Commercial performance

The album debuted at number 15 on the Billboard Top Dance/Electronic Albums.^[4] The single "My Life (feat. Tame Impala)" peaked at No. 20 on the US Dance charts.^[5]

Track listing

All tracks produced by Zhu, except for "Still Want U", produced alongside Karnaval Blues, and "Coming Home", produced alongside Jordan Ullman.

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Length
1.	"Stormy Love, NM." (featuring Joy)	Steven Zhu Mitch Bell Olivia McCarthy	3:47
2.	"Still Want U" (featuring Karnaval Blues)	Zhu George MacDonald Y'akoto Fidelis Antwi	3:33
3.	"Guilty Love"	Zhu Bell Daniel Wilson	4:33
4.	"Desert Woman"	Zhu Bell	6:14
5.	"Provocateur"	Zhu Bell	4:11
6.	"Burn Babylon" (featuring Keznamdi and Daniel Wilson)	Zhu Bell Aaron Leibowitz Wilson Keznamdi MacDonald	4:07
7.	"Save Me" (featuring Herizen)	Zhu Bell Leibowitz	4:54
8.	"Magenta Sky Interlude"	Zhu Jiddu Krishnamurdi
9.	"Ghost in My Bed"	Zhu Bell	4:59
10.	"Love That Hurts" (featuring Karnaval Blues and Indiana)	Zhu G. MacDonald Lauren Hansen John Beck	3:00
11.	"Light It Up" (featuring Tokimonsta)	Zhu Jennifer Lee	3:18
12.	"Drowning"	Zhu Bell Leibowitz Jason Evigan	3:07
13.	"Coming Home" (featuring Majid Jordan)	Zhu Majid Al Maskati Jordan Ullman	3:32
14.	"Waters of Monaco"	Zhu Bell Leibowitz	5:27
15.	"My Life" (with Tame Impala)	Zhu Kevin Parker	4:54
Total length:			60:00

Charts

Chart (2018)	Peak position
US Top Dance/Electronic Albums (Billboard)^[4]	15

References

^ "Ringos Desert by ZHU". iTunes Store (US).
^ "Zhu's 'Ringos Desert' is an invitation to a pulp western oasis". Dancing Astronaut. 8 September 2018.
^ "ZHU's Expanded 'Ringos Desert' Finds Salvation in New Tunes: Listen". Billboard magazine.
^ ^a ^b "ZHU Chart History (Top Dance/Electronic Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved December 16, 2020.
^ "Zhu Chart History: Dance/Electronic Songs". Billboard. Retrieved January 22, 2020.

[1] "Ringos Desert by ZHU". iTunes Store (US).

[dancing-2] "Zhu's 'Ringos Desert' is an invitation to a pulp western oasis". Dancing Astronaut. 8 September 2018.

[billboard-3] "ZHU's Expanded 'Ringos Desert' Finds Salvation in New Tunes: Listen". Billboard magazine.

[BillboardELP-4] "ZHU Chart History (Top Dance/Electronic Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved December 16, 2020.

[US_Dance-5] "Zhu Chart History: Dance/Electronic Songs". Billboard. Retrieved January 22, 2020.

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