Shawn Mendes has officially made a comeback after years of absence! Following days of teasing his return on social media, the singer has announced the tracklist for his new album titled SHAWN, named after himself. This marks the fifth studio album for the Toronto-born singer, nearly four years after his fourth album, Wonder, which was released in 2020.
SHAWN by Shawn Mendes includes 12 songs, set to officially “hit the shelves” on October 18. However, after the tracklist was revealed, many fans expressed concern as most of the songs in the album have a duration of less than 3 minutes. This duration is seen as appropriate for the artist to convey the content and meaning of his work. Nevertheless, 3 minutes is also a suitable length for music listeners.
Among the 12 tracks in Shawn Mendes‘ new album, only Hallelujah exceeds the standard 3-minute mark. The other tracks range from 1 to just over 2 minutes. This has led some internet users to question whether Shawn Mendes is releasing music merely to trend on TikTok. However, some opinions suggest that in the current era of online music streaming, songs are no longer bound by the “golden standard” of 3 minutes. Shorter songs are more beneficial for streaming platforms, which has become a trend among artists in recent years.
Before Shawn Mendes’ new studio album is officially released, he will drop two lead singles for his comeback: Why Why Why and Isn’t That Enough on August 8. Speaking about the new project, Shawn Mendes stated: “Music can truly be a poison. Two years ago, I felt like I didn’t know who I was. A year ago, I couldn’t step into the studio without feeling completely anxious. So, being here now with 12 beautiful finished songs is like a gift.”
Mendes emphasizes that life can be harsh, but having a small group of people he deeply trusts makes life much better. He shared, “I don’t know how I would have gotten through the past few years without you.”
The album SHAWN promises to provide fans with an incredible musical experience after a long wait!
