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'''''Shawn''''' is the upcoming fifth studio album by Canadian singer [[Shawn Mendes]], scheduled to be released on October 18, 2024, through [[Island Records]]. It will mark his first album since ''[[Wonder (Shawn Mendes album)|Wonder]]'' (2020). Written and co-produced by Mendes, the singer also worked with a group of collaborators including [[Scott Harris (songwriter)|Scott Harris]], [[Mike Sabath]], and [[Eddie Benjamin]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Murray |first1=Robin |title=Shawn Mendes Announces New Album 'Shawn' |url=https://www.clashmusic.com/news/shawn-mendes-announces-new-album-shawn/ |website=Clash |access-date=July 31, 2024 |date=July 31, 2024}}</ref> ''Shawn'' will be preceded by the release of two singles—the lead "Why Why Why" and "Isn't That Enough"—on August 8, 2024.<ref name="occ">{{cite web |last1=Griffiths |first1=George |title=Shawn Mendes announces new self-titled album, will drop two new singles next week |url=https://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/shawn-mendes-shawn-new-album-october-why-why-why/ |website=Official Charts |access-date=July 31, 2024 |date=July 31, 2024}}</ref>
'''''Shawn''''' is the upcoming fifth studio album by Canadian singer [[Shawn Mendes]], scheduled to be released on October 18, 2024, through [[Island Records]]. It will mark his first album since ''[[Wonder (Shawn Mendes album)|Wonder]]'' (2020). Written and co-produced by Mendes, the singer also worked with a group of collaborators including [[Scott Harris (songwriter)|Scott Harris]], [[Mike Sabath]], and [[Eddie Benjamin]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Murray |first1=Robin |title=Shawn Mendes Announces New Album 'Shawn' |url=https://www.clashmusic.com/news/shawn-mendes-announces-new-album-shawn/ |website=Clash |access-date=July 31, 2024 |date=July 31, 2024}}</ref> ''Shawn'' will be preceded by the release of two singles—the lead "Why Why Why" and "Isn't That Enough"—on August 8, 2024.<ref name="occ">{{cite web |last1=Griffiths |first1=George |title=Shawn Mendes announces new self-titled album, will drop two new singles next week |url=https://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/shawn-mendes-shawn-new-album-october-why-why-why/ |website=Official Charts |access-date=July 31, 2024 |date=July 31, 2024}}</ref>


== Background ==
== Background and conception ==
In order to focus on his mental health, [[Shawn Mendes]] cancelled his fifth concert tour, [[Wonder: The World Tour]], in 2022. The tour, which contained seven officialized shows, supported his fourth studio album, ''[[Wonder (Shawn Mendes album)|Wonder]]'', released on December 4, 2020.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Aswad |first1=Jem |title=Shawn Mendes Cancels All Tour Dates to 'Take the Time I've Never Taken Personally' |url=https://variety.com/2022/music/news/shawn-mendes-cancels-all-tour-dates-1235327073/ |website=Variety |access-date=July 31, 2024 |date=July 27, 2022}}</ref> Mendes later would explain that he "had absolutely no idea who [he] was", and could not "step into a studio without falling into complete panic".<ref name="rolling">{{cite web |last1=Kreps |first1=Daniel |title=Shawn Mendes Returns With New Album 'Shawn' |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/shawn-mendes-new-album-shawn-1235071635/ |website=Rolling Stone |access-date=July 31, 2024 |date=July 31, 2024}}</ref> In an interview with ''[[The Wall Street Journal]]'', he opened up about this topic: "It has become clear that I need to take the time I've never taken personally, to ground myself and come back stronger".<ref>{{cite web |last1=Hannah |first1=Dailey |title=Shawn Mendes Talks Prioritizing Mental Health, Postponing His Tour to 'Help Myself & Heal' |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/shawn-mendes-postpone-tour-mental-health-1235256886/ |website=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |access-date=July 31, 2024 |date=February 21, 2023}}</ref> Following his one-year break, Mendes returned to the studio to record "[[What the Hell Are We Dying For?]]", a song about [[climate crisis]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Blistein |first1=Jon |title=Shawn Mendes Is Heartbroken — and Anxious About Climate Change — on 'What the Hell Are We Dying For?' |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/shawn-mendes-new-song-what-the-hell-are-we-dying-for-1234767640/ |website=Rolling Stone |access-date=July 31, 2024 |date=June 9, 2023}}</ref>
In order to focus on his mental health, [[Shawn Mendes]] cancelled his fifth concert tour, [[Wonder: The World Tour]], in 2022. The tour, which contained seven officialized shows, supported his fourth studio album, ''[[Wonder (Shawn Mendes album)|Wonder]]'', released on December 4, 2020.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Aswad |first1=Jem |title=Shawn Mendes Cancels All Tour Dates to 'Take the Time I've Never Taken Personally' |url=https://variety.com/2022/music/news/shawn-mendes-cancels-all-tour-dates-1235327073/ |website=Variety |access-date=July 31, 2024 |date=July 27, 2022}}</ref> Mendes later would explain that he "had absolutely no idea who [he] was", and could not "step into a studio without falling into complete panic".<ref name="rolling">{{cite web |last1=Kreps |first1=Daniel |title=Shawn Mendes Returns With New Album 'Shawn' |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/shawn-mendes-new-album-shawn-1235071635/ |website=Rolling Stone |access-date=July 31, 2024 |date=July 31, 2024}}</ref> In an interview with ''[[The Wall Street Journal]]'', he opened up about this topic: "It has become clear that I need to take the time I've never taken personally, to ground myself and come back stronger".<ref>{{cite web |last1=Hannah |first1=Dailey |title=Shawn Mendes Talks Prioritizing Mental Health, Postponing His Tour to 'Help Myself & Heal' |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/shawn-mendes-postpone-tour-mental-health-1235256886/ |website=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |access-date=July 31, 2024 |date=February 21, 2023}}</ref> Following his one-year break, Mendes returned to the studio to record "[[What the Hell Are We Dying For?]]", a song about [[climate crisis]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Blistein |first1=Jon |title=Shawn Mendes Is Heartbroken — and Anxious About Climate Change — on 'What the Hell Are We Dying For?' |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/shawn-mendes-new-song-what-the-hell-are-we-dying-for-1234767640/ |website=Rolling Stone |access-date=July 31, 2024 |date=June 9, 2023}}</ref>


In March 2024, Mendes teased a snippet of a then-unreleased song titled "Nobody Knows" via social media, with a video of a guitar solo without vocals.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Armstrong |first1=Megan |title=Shawn Mendes Might Have Teased An Unreleased Song, So Hopefully The Shawn Mendes Drought Is Almost Over |url=https://uproxx.com/pop/shawn-mendes-nobody-knows-unreleased-song-snippet-video/ |website=Uproxx |access-date=July 31, 2024 |date=March 27, 2024}}</ref> Two months after, the singer confirmed that his next album was "coming soon".<ref>{{cite web |last1=Pointer |first1=Flisadam |title=Shawn Mendes Teased That His Next Album Is 'Coming Soon' During An Exchange With A Fan |url=https://uproxx.com/pop/shawn-mendes-tease-album-fan-video/ |website=Uproxx |access-date=July 31, 2024 |date=May 12, 2024}}</ref> He returned to the stage as a special guest at an [[Ed Sheeran]] concert, where they performed together "[[Lego House]]" and an acoustic rendition of "[[There's Nothing Holdin' Me Back]]".<ref>{{cite web |last1=Kreps |first1=Daniel |title=Shawn Mendes Makes Surprise Live Return at Ed Sheeran Concert |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/shawn-mendes-surprise-live-return-ed-sheeran-concert-1234774094/ |website=Rolling Stone |access-date=July 31, 2024 |date=June 18, 2024}}</ref> ''Shawn'' was announced on July 31, 2024, through Mendes' official social media accounts, along with its release date and the confirmation of the first two singles, "Why Why Why" and "Isn't That Enough".<ref>{{cite web |last1=Horowitz |first1=Steven J. |title=Shawn Mendes Announces Self-Titled New Album Plus Singles 'Why Why Why' and 'Isn't That Enough' |url=https://variety.com/2024/music/news/shawn-mendes-self-titled-album-why-why-why-isnt-that-enough-1236081984/ |website=Variety |access-date=July 31, 2024 |date=July 31, 2024}}</ref> According to a press release, the album was written and recorded "over the course of two years".<ref name="iheart">{{cite web |title=Shawn Mendes Announces New Album 'Shawn' |url=https://www.iheartradio.ca/en/music-news/shawn-mendes-announces-new-album-shawn.html |website=iHeartRadio Canada |access-date=July 31, 2024 |date=July 31, 2024}}</ref>
In March 2024, Mendes teased a snippet of a then-unreleased song titled "Nobody Knows" via social media, with a video of a guitar solo without vocals.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Armstrong |first1=Megan |title=Shawn Mendes Might Have Teased An Unreleased Song, So Hopefully The Shawn Mendes Drought Is Almost Over |url=https://uproxx.com/pop/shawn-mendes-nobody-knows-unreleased-song-snippet-video/ |website=Uproxx |access-date=July 31, 2024 |date=March 27, 2024}}</ref> Two months after, the singer confirmed that his next album was "coming soon".<ref>{{cite web |last1=Pointer |first1=Flisadam |title=Shawn Mendes Teased That His Next Album Is 'Coming Soon' During An Exchange With A Fan |url=https://uproxx.com/pop/shawn-mendes-tease-album-fan-video/ |website=Uproxx |access-date=July 31, 2024 |date=May 12, 2024}}</ref> He returned to the stage as a special guest at an [[Ed Sheeran]] concert, where they performed together "[[Lego House]]" and an acoustic rendition of "[[There's Nothing Holdin' Me Back]]".<ref>{{cite web |last1=Kreps |first1=Daniel |title=Shawn Mendes Makes Surprise Live Return at Ed Sheeran Concert |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/shawn-mendes-surprise-live-return-ed-sheeran-concert-1234774094/ |website=Rolling Stone |access-date=July 31, 2024 |date=June 18, 2024}}</ref> ''Shawn'' was announced on July 31, 2024, through Mendes' official social media accounts, along with its release date and the confirmation of the first two singles, "Why Why Why" and "Isn't That Enough".<ref>{{cite web |last1=Horowitz |first1=Steven J. |title=Shawn Mendes Announces Self-Titled New Album Plus Singles 'Why Why Why' and 'Isn't That Enough' |url=https://variety.com/2024/music/news/shawn-mendes-self-titled-album-why-why-why-isnt-that-enough-1236081984/ |website=Variety |access-date=July 31, 2024 |date=July 31, 2024}}</ref> According to a press release, the album was written and recorded "over the course of two years".<ref name="iheart">{{cite web |title=Shawn Mendes Announces New Album 'Shawn' |url=https://www.iheartradio.ca/en/music-news/shawn-mendes-announces-new-album-shawn.html |website=iHeartRadio Canada |access-date=July 31, 2024 |date=July 31, 2024}}</ref> In a statement while announcing the album, Mendes dubbed it as his "most musically intimate and lyrically honest work to date", and praised his family and closest friends for helping him throughout its conception.<ref name="sarah">{{cite web |last1=Tate |first1=Sarah |title=Shawn Mendes Calls New Album 'Such A Gift' As He Reveals Release Date |url=https://www.iheart.com/content/2024-08-01-shawn-mendes-calls-new-album-such-a-gift-as-he-reveals-release-date/ |website=iHeart |access-date=August 1, 2024 |date=August 1, 2024}}</ref>


== Release ==
== Release ==

Revision as of 21:04, 1 August 2024

Shawn
Studio album by
Shawn Mendes
ReleasedOctober 18, 2024 (2024-10-18)
Recorded2022–2024
Length30:36
LabelIsland
ProducerShawn Mendes
Shawn Mendes chronology
Wonder
(2020) 		Shawn
(2024)
Singles from Shawn
  1. "Why Why Why"
    Released: August 8, 2024
  2. "Isn't That Enough"
    Released: August 8, 2024

Shawn is the upcoming fifth studio album by Canadian singer Shawn Mendes, scheduled to be released on October 18, 2024, through Island Records. It will mark his first album since Wonder (2020). Written and co-produced by Mendes, the singer also worked with a group of collaborators including Scott Harris, Mike Sabath, and Eddie Benjamin.[1] Shawn will be preceded by the release of two singles—the lead "Why Why Why" and "Isn't That Enough"—on August 8, 2024.[2]

Background and conception

In order to focus on his mental health, Shawn Mendes cancelled his fifth concert tour, Wonder: The World Tour, in 2022. The tour, which contained seven officialized shows, supported his fourth studio album, Wonder, released on December 4, 2020.[3] Mendes later would explain that he "had absolutely no idea who [he] was", and could not "step into a studio without falling into complete panic".[4] In an interview with The Wall Street Journal, he opened up about this topic: "It has become clear that I need to take the time I've never taken personally, to ground myself and come back stronger".[5] Following his one-year break, Mendes returned to the studio to record "What the Hell Are We Dying For?", a song about climate crisis.[6]

In March 2024, Mendes teased a snippet of a then-unreleased song titled "Nobody Knows" via social media, with a video of a guitar solo without vocals.[7] Two months after, the singer confirmed that his next album was "coming soon".[8] He returned to the stage as a special guest at an Ed Sheeran concert, where they performed together "Lego House" and an acoustic rendition of "There's Nothing Holdin' Me Back".[9] Shawn was announced on July 31, 2024, through Mendes' official social media accounts, along with its release date and the confirmation of the first two singles, "Why Why Why" and "Isn't That Enough".[10] According to a press release, the album was written and recorded "over the course of two years".[11] In a statement while announcing the album, Mendes dubbed it as his "most musically intimate and lyrically honest work to date", and praised his family and closest friends for helping him throughout its conception.[12]

Release

Shawn is scheduled to be released on October 18, 2024, via Island Records.[13] It will be issued via streaming, digital download, cassette, CD, and two vinyl LP variants. Pre-orders began on July 31, 2024, the day the album was officially announced.[14] On the same date, the track listing was also unveiled.[13] The singer also shared a trailer for the album featuring "Isn't That Enough", in which he can be seen at a campfire surrounded by friends playing guitar and singing the song.[15]

Track listing

Shawn track listing
No.TitleLength
1."Who I Am"1:40
2."Why Why Why"2:49
3."That's the Dream"2:14
4."Nobody Knows"2:32
5."Isn't That Enough"2:45
6."Heart of Gold"2:52
7."Heavy"2:34
8."That'll Be the Day"1:52
9."In Between"1:57
10."The Mountain"2:56
11."Rollin' Right Along"2:39
12."Hallelujah"3:46
Total length:30:36

Release history

Release history for Shawn
Region Date Format(s) Version Label Ref.
Various October 18, 2024
Standard Island [16]

References

  1. ^ Murray, Robin (July 31, 2024). "Shawn Mendes Announces New Album 'Shawn'". Clash. Retrieved July 31, 2024.
  2. ^ Griffiths, George (July 31, 2024). "Shawn Mendes announces new self-titled album, will drop two new singles next week". Official Charts. Retrieved July 31, 2024.
  3. ^ Aswad, Jem (July 27, 2022). "Shawn Mendes Cancels All Tour Dates to 'Take the Time I've Never Taken Personally'". Variety. Retrieved July 31, 2024.
  4. ^ Kreps, Daniel (July 31, 2024). "Shawn Mendes Returns With New Album 'Shawn'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved July 31, 2024.
  5. ^ Hannah, Dailey (February 21, 2023). "Shawn Mendes Talks Prioritizing Mental Health, Postponing His Tour to 'Help Myself & Heal'". Billboard. Retrieved July 31, 2024.
  6. ^ Blistein, Jon (June 9, 2023). "Shawn Mendes Is Heartbroken — and Anxious About Climate Change — on 'What the Hell Are We Dying For?'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved July 31, 2024.
  7. ^ Armstrong, Megan (March 27, 2024). "Shawn Mendes Might Have Teased An Unreleased Song, So Hopefully The Shawn Mendes Drought Is Almost Over". Uproxx. Retrieved July 31, 2024.
  8. ^ Pointer, Flisadam (May 12, 2024). "Shawn Mendes Teased That His Next Album Is 'Coming Soon' During An Exchange With A Fan". Uproxx. Retrieved July 31, 2024.
  9. ^ Kreps, Daniel (June 18, 2024). "Shawn Mendes Makes Surprise Live Return at Ed Sheeran Concert". Rolling Stone. Retrieved July 31, 2024.
  10. ^ Horowitz, Steven J. (July 31, 2024). "Shawn Mendes Announces Self-Titled New Album Plus Singles 'Why Why Why' and 'Isn't That Enough'". Variety. Retrieved July 31, 2024.
  11. ^ "Shawn Mendes Announces New Album 'Shawn'". iHeartRadio Canada. July 31, 2024. Retrieved July 31, 2024.
  12. ^ Tate, Sarah (August 1, 2024). "Shawn Mendes Calls New Album 'Such A Gift' As He Reveals Release Date". iHeart. Retrieved August 1, 2024.
  13. ^ a b Rossignol, Derrick (July 31, 2024). "Shawn Mendes Is Finally Ready To Return To Music As He Announces A New Album And Singles Coming Soon". Uproxx. Retrieved July 31, 2024.
  14. ^ Applefeld Olson, Cathy (July 31, 2024). "Shawn Mendes Returns With Reflective, Self-Titled Album". Forbes. Retrieved July 31, 2024.
  15. ^ Aniftos, Rania (July 31, 2024). "Shawn Mendes Announces New Album 'Shawn,' Teases Single 'Isn't That Enough' With Trailer". Billboard. Retrieved July 31, 2024.
  16. ^ Citations concerning Shawn release formats:
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