To say that I am a Joe Jonas fan is an understatement. As someone who has loved the Jonas Brothers since 2007, I have been through the trials and tribulations of this band but mostly, Joe. I'm a Joe girl through and through.
Before my fellow Joe girls come to question me, I do own a copy of Fastlife which was Joe's first solo release in 2011. While the album wasn't beloved by many, the few of us who listened loved it and I'm proud to say I own a copy of it.
Going into Music for People Who Believe in Love, my hopes were high and rightfully so. For most of us, we were more than perturbed by Joe pushing back the release date. Originally, the album was poised to come out in October 2024 before being pushed back indefinitely. Joe eventually revealed its new release date at JonasCon which was May 23, 2025.
Given my love for Joe and his music as a whole, it took me a while to sit and come up with my thoughts on the album. Honestly, this album has been something I've been thinking about for months and simply being able to listen to it felt like a gift.
Music for People Who Believe in Love is a new chapter for Joe Jonas.
Before getting into my thoughts on the songs, let me just say that the way Joe organized the tracklist was just excellent. It truly painted a picture and told a story. While those events are in the past for him now, it feels so real and vivid. It's just incredible to see the slow progression of Joe, his healing, and learning to be okay.
Starting with the songs, "Woven" begins the album and isn't a song but rather an interlude of what's to come. It's short and to the point, which might not be everyone's cup of tea. However, "Parachute" is where things pick up as Joe openly talks about his divorce and trying to be better. Whether you've been through a divorce or not, this song will speak to you on some level.
Next is "Work It Out," which was a single and was a clear reference to mental health. If you haven't noticed, mental health is a topic explored heavily on this album and it makes sense. Divorce is hard on a person and Joe didn't shy away from sharing that with us. "Only Love" gives you something upbeat and fun as it's about dating and having fun. This is one I personally hope Joe decides to play live as it's so fun.
Now, this is where things start to branch out as "Heart by Heart" was a single but some have shared that it's not featured on the CD. Unfortunately, my local Target didn't have his CD so I haven't bought it just yet. Either way, it's one of my favorites from the album and explores a relationship after it's already ended.
Then the album moves to "Honey Blonde," which is an ode to a Joe's blonde love, which feels like a clear reference to someone. Regardless, it's a sexy one and feels like another one Joe will be performing live. Next is "My Own Best Friend," which is my favorite from the album, and it explores being by yourself and trying to be okay. Once again, the topic of mental health comes up and is easily the most vulnerable song from the album.
The next four songs are all collaborations which feel like the weakest area on the album. Maybe it's just me, but these songs aren't nearly as good as Joe's solo songs. Of the 4, my favorite has to be "Velvet Sunshine," which features Franklin Jonas. The others are "Sip Your Wine" featuring Sierra Ferrell, "Hey Beautiful" featuring Louane and Tiny Habits, and "What We Are" featuring Luisa Sonza.
To finish off the album, Jonas gives us three songs, representing hope and the idea of finding new love. Those songs are "You Got the Right," "What This Could Be," and "Constellation." Those final songs help to close the chapter of both the album and that time in the artist's life.
As a long-time Joe Jonas fan, my feelings on this album are all over the place with some songs being favorites while others feel like they'll only be an occasional listen. Even so, that's the beauty of this album. Not only is it a look at Joe's growth as an artist but a celebration of his talents and a preview of what else we can expect from him in the future.
Music for People Who Believe in Love is going to be an album I revisit again and again, especially in waiting for Greetings from Your Hometown. Whether it's an album you listen to periodically or put on repeat, it's awesome to see Joe Jonas finally getting the solo success he's always deserved.