James (Phoebe Ryan EP)
James is the second extended play by American singer-songwriter Phoebe Ryan, released on October 27, 2017 by Columbia Records. It serves as the follow-up to her 2015 extended play, "Mine" (2015). The EP was preceded by the release of three singles, and was promoted by a tour span from late October to mid-November 2017. Background and composition. "James" is a pop EP that bases its musical composition in 1980s-inspired synth-pop, modern electropop, and contemporary R&B. The album lyrically chronicles a relationship from beginning to end. Promotion. Tour. In addition to the  three singles being promoted, Ryan also embarked on a tour in support of the extended play. The tour began on October 31, 2017 and concluded on November 14, 2017. Critical reception. Mike Wass of "Idolator" gave the album a positive review; he praised Ryan for "[examining] matters of the heart with rare honesty and a razor-sharp wit. Each song leads effortlessly into the next, which is no easy feat considering that they explore wildly different sounds." Personnel. Credits adapted from Tidal.