Sad Songs in a Hotel Room

Sad Songs in a Hotel Room
Cover artwork for the EP Sad Songs in a Hotel Room depicting Joshua Bassett playing guitar while sitting on a messy bed in a hotel room with a beige patterned wallpaper. The EP title is written in a red font on the top center
EP by
Joshua Bassett
ReleasedSeptember 23, 2022
Length18:29
LabelWarner
Joshua Bassett chronology
Crisis / Secret / Set Me Free
(2021) 		Sad Songs in a Hotel Room
(2022) 		Different
(2022)
Singles from Sad Songs in a Hotel Room
  1. "Smoke Slow"
    Released: August 12, 2022
  2. "Lifeline"
    Released: September 23, 2022
  3. "Sad Songs in a Hotel Room"
    Released: September 27, 2022

Sad Songs in a Hotel Room is the third EP by American singer-songwriter Joshua Bassett, released on September 23, 2022, through Warner Records. It was intended by the artist to be a "stepping stone" to his debut album, which was released in 2024.

The EP was supported by the release of three singles, "Smoke Slow", released on August 12, "Lifeline", released on September 23, and "Sad Songs in a Hotel Room", released on September 27, 2022.

Background and conception

Bassett rose to mainstream recognition for his role as Ricky Bowen in Disney+'s mockumentary musical drama series High School Musical: The Musical: The Series (2019–2023);[1][2] he also performed, wrote, and produced music for the program.[3][4] In 2020, he signed with Warner Records.[5] Following the release of his self-titled debut extended play in March 2021,[6] Bassett released three more EPs and several singles in 2022 and 2023.[7][8][9]

He described his third EP Sad Songs in a Hotel Room (2022) as a "stepping stone" to his then-unreleased debut studio album, which he revealed "[wasn't] done yet".[10]

In September 2022, Bassett released his third EP, Sad Songs in a Hotel Room. The second single of the project, "Lifeline", was a song dedicated to his mother, who was by his side while he was deathly ill in 2021. Bassett donated 100% of the proceeds for "Lifeline" to "organizations that are a lifeline for others". In addition, with the release of the single, he announced that he was creating an organization called "Find My Lifeline", a haven to provide people with support and lifelines for those who may not have a friend or family member to turn to.[11]

Critical reception

The album received a positive review from Billboard, with Joe Lynch complimenting the EP's production as well as Bassett's abilities as a songwriter "while trying to remain true to his own arrow amidst Hollywood and headlines".[12]

Track listing

Sad Songs in a Hotel Room track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Sad Songs In a Hotel Room"
  • Bassett
  • Davis Naish
  • Frasure
3:11
2."LA"BassettNaish3:11
3."Used To It"
  • Bassett
  • ROSIE
  • Bassett
  • Naish
3:14
4."Smoke Slow"
  • Bassett
  • Raines
2:43
5."Lifeline"
  • Bassett
  • Naish
  • Hazey Eyes
  • Ayokay
3:49
6."All In Due Time"
  • Bassett
  • de Jong
2:19
Total length:18:29

Charts

Weekly charts

Weekly chart performance for
Sad Songs in a Hotel Room
Chart (2022) Peak
position
UK Album Downloads Chart (OCC)[13] 81

Release history

Release history and formats for Sad Songs in a Hotel Room
Region Date Format(s) Label Ref.
Various September 23, 2022
Warner [14]

References

  1. ^ "Joshua Bassett: 18 facts about the Secret singer you need to know". Capital. Retrieved May 28, 2024.
  2. ^ Olson, Samantha (August 17, 2023). "Joshua Bassett and Sofia Wylie Give Their Final Curtain Call On 'High School Musical: The Musical: The Series'". Cosmopolitan. Retrieved May 28, 2024.
  3. ^ Trainor, Daniel (August 3, 2022). "High School Musical: The Musical: The Series Season 3 Is a Disney Music Lover's Paradise". E! News. Retrieved May 28, 2024.
  4. ^ Stivale, Shelby (August 9, 2023). "Obsessed: 'High School Musical: The Musical: The Series' Has Tons of Original Songs — Listen to Them All". J-14. Retrieved May 28, 2024.
  5. ^ Glicksman, Josh (March 26, 2020). "'Triple Threat' 'High School Musical' Star Joshua Bassett Signs With Warner Records". Billboard. Retrieved May 28, 2024.
  6. ^ Gibson, Kelsie (March 12, 2021). "With His Debut EP, Joshua Bassett Hopes "Honesty Inspires Honesty"". PopSugar. Retrieved May 28, 2024.
  7. ^ Pope, Lauren-Puckett (December 3, 2021). "Joshua Bassett Seemingly Responds To Olivia Rodrigo in a Trio of New Songs". Elle. Retrieved May 28, 2024.
  8. ^ Paul, Larisha (September 26, 2022). "Joshua Bassett Gets The Hard Conversations Off His Chest On 'Sad Songs In A Hotel Room'". Uproxx. Retrieved May 28, 2024.
  9. ^ Sharpe, Josh (May 17, 2024). "Listen: Joshua Bassett Returns With Nostalgic Single 'The Golden Years,' Will Release Debut Album". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved May 28, 2024.
  10. ^ Dailey, Hannah (September 6, 2022). "Joshua Bassett Announces Pre-Album EP 'Sad Songs in a Hotel Room'". Billboard. Retrieved August 11, 2024.
  11. ^ "Find My Lifeline". September 22, 2022. Archived from the original on September 23, 2022. Retrieved September 23, 2022.
  12. ^ Lynch, Joe (September 23, 2022). "Joshua Bassett's 'Sad Songs In a Hotel Room': Track-by-Track Breakdown". Billboard. Retrieved August 11, 2024.
  13. ^ "Official Albums Chart Update on 30/9/2022". Official Charts Company. October 5, 2022. Retrieved August 14, 2024.
  14. ^ Sad Songs in a Hotel Room release formats: