Memories is a compilation of my early demos. Some of my first ever songs are here, written when I started teaching myself guitar and singing at age 18. These were my university years: I studied information & communication in Bordeaux, and was more interested in creating than going to class. At the time, I wanted to be a music journalist and had my own website. I would interview artists, take photos at concerts and festivals, publish album reviews... until I realized that I wanted to make my own. In these melancholic lyrics are my first loves and heartbreaks, my first hopes and delusions. I spent my summers organizing games for kids in a leisure center, and the rest of the time dreaming big with my friends.

–  Released on September 14^th, 2012  –

All music, lyrics, and recordings of Memories are written, performed, and owned by Jimmy Joël, with the exception of track Sandstorm, which was co-written and co-performed with Yoan Nsemi. ©℗ 2012 – Unauthorized reproduction or distribution is prohibited.

Special thanks to Pierrick, Willdy, Yoan, Lucie, Lucie, Nolwenn, Éloïse, Jasmine, my family and many others for their inspiration, support and enthusiasm.