Joe Jonas Hits New Career Peaks With His First Solo Album In More Than A Decade

Joe Jonas may be best known as one-third of the Jonas Brothers, the chart-topping sibling trio behind a string of bestselling albums and massive pop singles. But in between his stints with the band, he’s also found success with other projects — most notably as the frontman of DNCE, the act that rocketed into the top 10 on the Hot 100 with “Cake by the Ocean.”

Jonas has released only two full-lengths under his own name, and neither has reached the same level of acclaim or success as his group efforts. That changes – at least in some regards – this week with Music for People Who Believe in Love, his latest solo project.

Joe Jonas Debuts His New Solo Album

Music for People Who Believe in Love debuts on multiple Billboard tallies this frame. The set opens at No. 3 on both the Top Album Sales and Vinyl Albums charts. It also kicks off its time at No. 24 on the Billboard 200, and it marks a new high solo for Jonas on almost every one of those tallies.

Joe Jonas’s First Vinyl Bestseller

With Music for People Who Believe in Love, Jonas scores his first-ever appearance on the list of bestselling vinyl titles in the U.S. He also earns his inaugural top 10 placement on the Top Album Sales ranking. According to Luminate, the collection sold just over 17,100 copies once it became widely available.

This frame, Jonas manages the highest debut among all new releases on the Top Album Sales chart. Morgan Wallen’s I’m the Problem leads for a second stint, while Music by Playboi Carti reappears in the runner-up spot.

Joe Jonas’s New All-Time Peak

Jonas’s latest easily outpaces the peak set by Fastlife, his solo debut from October 2011. That set reached a high of No. 15 on the Top Album Sales chart and vanished after just two weeks.

Although Music for People Who Believe in Love doesn’t surpass Fastlife on the Billboard 200 — where the earlier of the two projects also peaked at No. 15 — the fact that the title begins its time on the roster inside the top 40 after little success in the way of singles is noteworthy.