Joe Jonas “Music For People Who Believe In Love” Album Review
After more than a decade since his debut solo effort Fastlife, Joe Jonas returns with a bold and deeply personal follow-up: Music for People Who Believe in Love. The title may sound lofty or even whimsical, but what unfolds across its runtime is a grounded, vulnerable journey through heartbreak, healing, and rediscovery.
Much has been said about Jonas’s very public 2023 divorce, and while the album doesn’t dwell in tabloid territory, the emotional weight of that chapter is undeniable. Yet what makes Music for People Who Believe in Love truly resonate is its refusal to wallow. It is not meant to be a response to headlines. There’s no bitterness here—no regret—just a sense of someone genuinely working through pain and choosing connection over resentment.
This is a different version of Joe than we’ve seen before. Not the DNCE frontman dancing through “Cake by the Ocean,” or one-third of the iconic Jonas Brothers. This Joe stands on his own: a little older, a little bruised, and a lot more open. Sonically, this is Joe’s most adventurous work yet. There are threads of soft rock, indie pop, country, and synth-laced retro sounds woven throughout. He’s not reinventing the wheel—but he’s clearly not playing it safe either.
To expand the emotional range of the record, Jonas leans on a diverse group of collaborators—but the true standout comes in the form of a duet with none other than Franklin Jonas. Yes, the youngest Jonas brother, often jokingly referred to as “the bonus Jonas,” steps into the spotlight on “Velvet Sunshine” and absolutely owns it. His smooth, slightly psychedelic energy pairs perfectly with the song’s retro-pop feel. The vocals are laid-back but soulful, and the chemistry between the brothers is natural and effortless. It doesn’t feel like a novelty feature—Franklin’s performance suggests he’s got serious star potential of his own. It’s a creative high point, and honestly, one of the album’s best moments.
You can tell Joe isn’t aiming for radio hits here. He’s telling the truth, and you hear that clearly on tracks like “My Own Best Friend” and “Work It Out.” They’re raw, reflective, and still insanely listenable.
He’s not writing love songs—he’s writing about love. Its aftermath. Its confusion. Its slow return. This isn’t a breakup album; it’s a human album. It’s the kind of record you reach for when you're piecing things back together—soundtrack therapy, in the best way, one soft, groovy track at a time. It’s a story told in songs—some raw, some tender, all cohesive.
If you’re into albums that feel like a warm hug and a carefully curated playlist rolled into one—something in the spirit of Harry Styles’ softer moments or John Mayer’s Sob Rock—Music for People Who Believe in Love is absolutely worth your time. It’s a surprising, heartfelt solo return for Joe Jonas, full of quiet emotion and honest growth.
Music for People Who Believe in Love marks a new chapter for Joe Jonas—one that’s honest, soulful, and refreshingly unfiltered. And as for Franklin Jonas? Total star potential. Keep an eye on him—he’s about to have a moment.
Take a listen to the album below!
XOXO Rachel
