Joe Jonas, Work It Out | Song Review 🎵

Joe Jonas unveils “Work It Out,” the enjoyable, high-energy promo single from his sophomore album, Music For People Who Believe in Love.

“Sometimes I wish I had powers to be invisible.” Doesn’t everybody? “Work It Out” marks the first single by Jonas Brothers standout Joe Jonas since 2022 (“Not Alone” with Khalid). It is far more momentous.  Why? It is the promo single from Music For People Who Believe in Love, Jonas’ sophomore album, arriving 13 years after his debut, Fastlife, released in 2011. Jonas penned the single alongside Jason Evigan, Bianca Atterberry, Kane Ritchotte, and Victoria Evigan. Jason Evigan and Kane Ritchotte produced.

There is no shortage of intriguing lyrics.  After wishing invisibility, Joe asserts, “Even baddies get saddies and that’s the hardest truth / Call your mommy and daddy, they don’t know what to do.” In the second verse, he owns up to the fact, “Okay, maybe I’m a little dramatic / Okay, maybe I’m a little manic / Some days, I wanna float away / Sometimes, I need remindin’.” The crème de la crème – the crowning achievement – is the chorus. Stop whining, “Brush your shoulders off, life’s gonna work it out.” Word. Jonas delivers energetic vocals, including showing off some sweet falsetto.  The instrumental is a blend of driving pop, rock, and a dash of synth. After hearing the brief but potent “Work It Out”, I see why it neither fits the Jonas Brothers nor DNCE.  It’s unique – something Joe needed to release as a solo artist.  Enjoyable overall, it’s a song that grows on you with successive listens.

Joe Jonas // Music For People Who Believe in Love // Republic // 10.18.24

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