The 2019 album "III" found Banks embracing a more polished, yet still menacing, art-pop sound, doubling down on the industrial-tinged R&B of its predecessors. A darker, more aggressive turn, the record presented a more self-assured Banks, processing past trauma through a prism of synth-heavy, percussive tracks.
- "III" was recorded in Los Angeles and co-produced by Banks herself, alongside Hudson Mohawke and Flume. The album received generally positive reviews, with critics highlighting its production and Banks's vocal performances. It charted at number 13 on the UK Albums Chart and number 23 on the US Billboard Top Alternative Albums chart.
- Lead single "Goddess" was released in April 2019, followed by "Look What You're Doing to Me" and "Belli" prior to the album's release. The album's themes often touch on power dynamics, self-reliance, and the aftermath of difficult relationships.
- Banks embarked on the "III" tour in support of the album, which included dates across North America and Europe throughout late 2019 and early 2020. The album was noted for its stark, often confrontational lyrical content and its sophisticated, layered production.
Jillian Rose Banks, known mononymously as Banks, is an American singer and songwriter from Orange County, California, best known for her brand of alternative, art pop music. The 2019 release of "III" found Banks at a commercial and critical plateau, following two Top 20 albums in the UK and a period of intense public scrutiny regarding her past relationship with rapper Azealia Banks.
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