Shawn Mendes
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Shawn Mendes
Shawn Mendes (alternatively Shawn Mendes: The Album) is a self-titled third studio album by Canadian-born singer and songwriter Shawn Mendes. It was released through Island Records on May 25, 2018. It is primarily a pop album, with ingrained influences of pop rock, blues, and R&B. For the album, Mendes worked with Ryan Tedder, Julia Michaels, John Mayer, Ed Sheeran, Johnny McDaid, and Khalid. Mendes was the executive producer of the album, also in the producing credits were Tedder, Louis Bell, Ian Kirkpatrick, just to name a few. The album received numerous positive reviews from music critics, with many of them praising its maturity and new musical direction.- Wikipedia
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Pitchfork
Playful, gently libidinous, and safely menace-free, but his music too often falls on the wrong side of beige.
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Variety
A remarkably well-crafted pop album that finds the singer trying on different styles, prominently showcasing his collaborators.
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NME
On his self-titled third album, Shawn Mendes moves away from twee pop to embrace stadium rock and slick funk.
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Stingray
Shawn Mendes uses his voice carefully, which is important because you know he’s not using it for his mild intonation to seem deliberate, it's meaningful.
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The Guardian
But towards the end, Mendes’s bottom lip starts quivering and his sensitivity becomes a tad toxic.
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1043 MyFM
Well he did it! SHAWN DID THAT! He was completely genuine, raw, vulnerable, and honest and that's what makes him such a great artist.
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The Spinoff
Against all odds, the self-titled Shawn Mendes album is not only worth a listen, it’s bloody great.
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Cryptic Rock
The playlist does not show a single flaw in movement from beginning to end, cradling one of the smoothest transitions of any record out there today.
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Wtop
As timely as you can get and a defiant step out of Mendes’ fragile world. But he quickly jumps back into it. It’s a world you’ll enjoy spending time in, too.
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Fansided
It’s safe to say that the adult contemporary novice will be taken seriously with music that reflects who he’s become outside of his teen idol image.
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Pop Crush
For now, he’s begun to sound like himself, and that’s just fine.
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USA Today
Mendes’ new album nails the innocence, thrills and pain that’s unique to being 19, alone and hopeful.
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Daily Trojan
A serious artist capable of producing more than just a fleeting sensational hit.
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Independent
Singer has moved beyond cliched relationship woes and into something more personal.
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Gulf News
The new one should do that as well, with ease. He deserves it.
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Pandora
There’s a palpable sweetness to music that endures, even when a production is as bright and glistening as it is.
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Young Post
Mendes is at his most consistent, and on course to set the world alight with another set of perfect pop songs.
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The Musical Hype
There are ample hits on this album, even beyond the advance singles. Vocally, he’s a ‘force to be reckoned with’ getting better and better.
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Stereogum
Versatile but straitlaced soft rock that often veers into adult contemporary territory.
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EW
You’ll never get Shawn Mendes’s journal, but you’ll get the closest thing to it: his eclectic third album.
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Billboard
Transitioning him from teeny-bopper tunes into at a more mature world of brilliant production and poignant songwriting.
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Adolescent
Shawn Mendes very well may be the greatest young male musician we have seen in decades, and it is clear that he is only getting started.
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Berkshire Eagle
It's timely and a defiant step out of Mendes' fragile world. But he quickly jumps back into it.
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All Music
He doesn't abandon the soft-focus soul that turned "Stitches" into a breakthrough smash, but he deepens his groove and polishes his surfaces.
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Telegram
Mendes has a knack for pop hooks, but “Shawn Mendes” has a quieter, funkier and more soulful vibe.
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Uproxx
But Mendes is huge, and only growing. It’s thrilling to see someone with so much potential finding himself as an artist.
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The Breeze
Mendes is on the right path for cultivating his fresh, daring music that will only continue to capture millions of hearts.
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Farmer's Harvest
The topics in his album show a deeper side of the young artist, which surprised his fans.
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The Weekly Spoon
Newest, self-titled album has recently dropped and Mendes has adopted a new sound with the newest album.
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The Central Trend
Mendes’ versatile voice is ideal for any mood, and I definitely will be having his album on repeat for weeks to come.
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Wicked Child
The album will not only dazzle his devoted fans, but also those looking for contemporary pop in its finest form.
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Celebmix
It is lyrically perfect.
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Sweety high
From sad to sweet, and everything in between.
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Kaari Music
Proved he is on route to a long-lasting career with a voice that sounds classic and memorable and songs that can fill arenas across the world.
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Knox News
Mendes’ delivery are both solid, if not exceptional. And while “Shawn Mendes” doesn’t take significant risks, it’s adventurous enough to get him to the other side.
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WKXZ fm
Mendes’ cresting popularity, coupled with the fact that there’s a load of replayability here.
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The Celebrity Cafe
The Album's authenticity is extremely transparent. He led with his heart on his sleeve and didn't look back.
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Immortal Reviews
Mendes does show that he isn't afraid to be a bit more vulnerable with his music. It's that vulnerability that makes this record.
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Spectrum Pulse
Indifference is better than actively disliking it, I guess, so if it's your thing, might as well enjoy it.
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Press Play OK
There’s enough here for us not to dismiss Shawn Mendes as a teenybop fad.
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Echo
Shawn Mendes is everything young fans need today.
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The Edge
Proves how this new album appears as a timeline for Mendes’ growth, both as an artist and as a person.
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Media Hype
Certainly he’s growing up, but he has enough energy to give us that young sound that drew us to him in the first place.
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Renowned for Sound
This record isn’t great, but it’s definitely still a pretty good outing from a still teenage musician.
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Metro
The perfect record for people who’d like Ed Sheeran if only he wasn’t quite so dangerous.
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PCC Courier
The album in its entirety does something rare for modern music: it includes music created by actual instruments!
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Kelsey's Corner
This is quite possibly his best album yet, there is a perfect balance of upbeat tunes and sweet love songs.
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Kelly Alexander Show
The album as a whole; they work, and the production is well done.
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Album Analysis
This is probably the best Shawn Mendes can do, but it also sounds like no one involved really wanted to do it anyways, since it took a lot of work to be this pandering and this soulless.
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Standard UK
While the ballads are fairly innocuous, they’re balanced by plenty of stylistic variation.
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Mainstream Albums
Shawn Mendes is an evolved pop star.
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Kevin's Album Reviews
Overall I thought this album was average.
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Dro[ of Pop Culture
Another solid album by the acoustic prince charming!
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Tuellmont
Shawn Mendes very well may be the greatest young male musician we have seen in decades and it is clear that he is only getting started. Besides, it's in his blood.
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NY Times
But perhaps Mr. Mendes is so focused on his heart that he’s no longer concerned about his voice.
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Teen Ink
The album and everything it stands for is something our generation can be proud of for years and years to come.
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Sputnik Music
Think twice before calling Shawn Mendes another Bieber clone, because after this refreshing debut, you'll see why.
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Think Bubble
I love Shawn Mendes' album. He is a very talented artist.
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Today's Pop Music
The production of all tracks besides of the lead singles is kept very simple.
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Reverbium
Coupled with some powerful collaborations, the album looks to be another hit.
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Detroit News
Mendes gets in a welcome R&B groove for the lovely, aching “Lost in Japan” and goes on to admit self-consciousness in “Nervous”
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Yahoo
A remarkably well-crafted pop album
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I Say Bell
I think the whole album is incredible and is a rollercoaster of emotions and styles.
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Umusic
What about something to get you through a tough breakup? Shawn’s got you covered.
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Supernova Writes
Raw and one of his most exposing albums yet. His songs have a unique sound.
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The Toptens
As you can see, there is little to criticize about Mendes’ self titled album, but also just as little to truly praise.
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Manvi Rajput
I can say this is one of my favourite albums of 2018.
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Lifestyle
If you haven’t listened to Shawn Mendes’ self titled Album then you are totally missing out.
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Wickedd Childd
The album will not only dazzle his devoted fans, but also those looking for contemporary pop in its finest form.
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Dilee TV
Remarkably well-crafted pop album that finds the singer trying on different styles
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Poptius
This easy listening album is a peaceful, versatile record for the quiet evening at the dinner table or a lounge.
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Lainey Gossip
Every track on the album stays just long enough that you’ll want to invite them back over.
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