WASHINGTON D.C.—Japanese Breakfast, the indie pop project led by Michelle Zauner, officially earned its first gold record this week. The RIAA certified the album Jubilee, released in 2021, as gold for selling 500,000 units. This monumental achievement comes five years after the album’s initial release. Zauner’s band previously celebrated the album’s success with a late-night television debut and a Saturday Night Live performance.
A Long Time Coming
Industry analysts attributed the delay to the album’s initial niche appeal. “We’re talking about a concept album about the four types of joy,” explained music critic Brenda Scholl. “It took some time for the market to catch up to that level of sophisticated emotional exploration.” Early reviews praised the album’s lyrical depth. One fan noted, “I’d only heard it like, 499,999 times. Glad it finally counts.” The gold certification for Japanese Breakfast’s Jubilee marks a significant milestone.
Future Gold
Zauner herself remained characteristically understated. “It’s nice to know that 500,000 people have heard these songs,” she stated in a press release. “Perhaps they’ll stream them again. Maybe buy another copy.” She also mentioned plans for a new album. Fans are hopeful that this new material will also eventually reach gold status. The long-term impact of Jubilee‘s success remains to be seen. This delayed recognition for Japanese Breakfast solidifies its place in music history.
At press time, Zauner was reportedly considering retiring the Jubilee album entirely. She cited concerns that it might embarrass the band’s younger, more critically acclaimed sound. Fans were reportedly devastated. They had just finished buying the last 10,000 units.
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