• Record Label: Island
  • Release Date: Dec 4, 2020
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  1. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    definitely the best Mendes album, it brings such a mature and deep air I loved it
  2. Dec 4, 2020
    9
    If I honest I didn't expect anything about this album, but it was able to surprise me (I'm not a Shawn stand but I love a lot of his songs). Shawn gave us a good album, it's nice, it's cozy. My favorite songs of "Wonder" are "Dream", "Piece of you" and "Higher". I'm not connected with all the songs but they are so good. I'm sure that his fans will love this album and "Wonder" will be theirIf I honest I didn't expect anything about this album, but it was able to surprise me (I'm not a Shawn stand but I love a lot of his songs). Shawn gave us a good album, it's nice, it's cozy. My favorite songs of "Wonder" are "Dream", "Piece of you" and "Higher". I'm not connected with all the songs but they are so good. I'm sure that his fans will love this album and "Wonder" will be their favorite album by this good artist. In my opinion "Wonder" is much better than "Shawn Mendes" (His third album). Expand
  3. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    Literally, shawn's best album. The melodies, the lyrics, his vocals everything is just perfect about it.
  4. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    the album sounds so fresh and touches the heart, love the lyrics and the production as well
  5. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    definitely one of his best, you can really see how much he has grown and the effort put into it. From the vocals to the beats each song is different and unique from the other. It is definitely worth a listen!
  6. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    incredible i have no words for this amazing album, the beat, lyrics, sense, vocals of him, it’s amazing omg i can’t explain
  7. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    Not really a fan, but this is his best album yet. The production is superb, the vocals. Wow.
  8. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    a masterpiece keep streaming. Shawn never fails to shock me, he is amazing and is music is awesome
  9. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    wonder is Shawn's best album. the vocals, the production, is never done before. it's very refreshing to listen to something so good
  10. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    Amazing album everything is perfect shawn did really good writing this album its the best album he released
  11. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    such an incredible album! shawn mendes really talented artist that we should appreciate more, he has talent as vocalist also songwriter. this album really prove that he is so talented
  12. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    This is probably the best album by Shawn mendes! The production , the vocals , the vibes everything is top notch . You should definitely give it a listen.
  13. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    Show stopper. Wonderful. Best Seller. Amazing. Periodt. Go stream wonder for clear skin. and folklore if you're not republican okay bye.
  14. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    The production on this album is breathtaking, songs like Song for No One, Always Been You and Look Up At the Stars hitting you with sudden changes in tempo that lift your heart up and feel like a crashing wave that refreshes you. Higher, Teach Me How to Love and Piece of You are steamy and fiery songs that you can’t help but bop your head to and are my personal favourites. 305 is the mostThe production on this album is breathtaking, songs like Song for No One, Always Been You and Look Up At the Stars hitting you with sudden changes in tempo that lift your heart up and feel like a crashing wave that refreshes you. Higher, Teach Me How to Love and Piece of You are steamy and fiery songs that you can’t help but bop your head to and are my personal favourites. 305 is the most fun and colourful song I’ve heard in a long time. Dream and Can’t Imagine bring out the emotion and vibe that Mendes wants you to feel in the most breathtaking way. He’s outdone himself, and I believe this is his best album so far! Expand
  15. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    Mendes shows us how talented he is again and I’m loving this! Very original, great album!
  16. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    Best album out of the 4 he has put out! He has grown and matured so much musically. Loved every track on this album from start to finish! Hoping to hear him on tour for this album soon
  17. Dec 4, 2020
    9
    Out of all of Shawn’s past albums, Wonder is an evident stand out from the beginning. With stand outs including; Higher, Piece of You, and Look Up At The Stars, there are tones of rock, pop, and 60s/70s music all intertwined in an incredibly cohesive album. Being very different from Mendes’ past works, it shows an immense amount of growth vocally, artistically, and musically. Very muchOut of all of Shawn’s past albums, Wonder is an evident stand out from the beginning. With stand outs including; Higher, Piece of You, and Look Up At The Stars, there are tones of rock, pop, and 60s/70s music all intertwined in an incredibly cohesive album. Being very different from Mendes’ past works, it shows an immense amount of growth vocally, artistically, and musically. Very much worth the listen. Expand
  18. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    Amazing album. Better than anything before. Definitely worth a try!! Instrumentals are very good
  19. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    It is incredible how he has grown as an artist and with his music, his best album so far. stream
  20. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    This is such a great album. It's started with Intro that makes the album feels like magic. Teach Me How To Love will make you dance. While Higher focuses on Shawn's vocals. I just want to say that production of this album is also admirable. Great job, Shawn
  21. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    Esse álbum tá incrível, diferente de tudo que ele já fez, com uma produção e vocais perfeitos. Realmente se superou e é de longe o seu melhor álbum. Amei.
  22. Dec 11, 2020
    10
    his best album. a masterpiece. it shows how much he has grown as an artist and how much he has improved through all these years. the lyrics are perfect as always, and the production makes it even better, it was on another level. he’s one of the best artists of this decade !!!
  23. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    Best album of his career so far is here. I loved every single track on here, the lyrics, the production, everything is amazing
  24. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    its an amazing album, not sure why its getting so much hate. This sounds so new and its nothing like he's done before, check it out :)
  25. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    Vocally, sonically, instrumentally- this album is such a growth, pure magic. Once u dive in "Wonder" u wanna swim within nonstop! Loved every bit of it
  26. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    The evolution of Shawn in music is evident. He managed to make an album with a roller coaster of feelings, you find everything you need in it, being a sound for a summer afternoon or a rainy and calm day. The proof that an album doesn't need a lot of grand feats to be good enough, its tracks do it all by themselves.
  27. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    you can see through these songs his personal and artistic growth. it touches various genres and it’s the best album he’s released
  28. Dec 4, 2020
    9
    A wonderful new and fresh era from the man who must be older than 22 but isn’t. This album brings retro vibes, heartache and love and everything I could wish for. Shawn has given his audience a piece of his heart and has grown immensely since his third studio album.
  29. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    Shawn's best album!! The production, the vocals, the lyrics....its just pure perfection!!!!
  30. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. THIS ALBUM IS A MASTERPIECE!! It feels like shawn finally found himself!! I’m so proud and i love it very much Expand
  31. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    I loved it!!! Sounds so good, Shawn killed that!!!!! It's Amazing!!!! You need hear it!!!!
  32. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    perfeito, álbum da carreira, músicas bem escritas e interpretadas, melhor era dele, muito orgulho
  33. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    the best album of him i really don’t have words, the songs, the vocals, the production are amazing everything is incredible i’m in love
  34. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    its just an amazing album and have a diferent style, he is exploring more this side of him and I'm loving
  35. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    Eu amo esse álbum ele foi lançado a menos de um dia mas já é o melhor pois shawn inovou tanto nele com coisas que fã nunca penso que ele fazeria nas músicas
  36. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A masterpiece of an album. Definitely the best released this year. It has the concept, cohesiveness, lyrics, it's production is top notch and the vocals are goddamn good. Really loved it and would be replaying it a lot! Expand
  37. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    truly songs from the heart, an inspiring daydreamin' album. best thing shawn has ever made, so proud !!
  38. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    a beautiful well written love story and exploration of love. so so ethereal and lively. the definition of falling in love and being so unbelievably enthralled in happiness in love. so so proud of shawn for his undeniable masterpiece
  39. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    This is literally one of his best albums lyrically and sonically. The vocals and production for the songs are outstanding. This album has definitely exceeded my expectations.
    Teach me How to Love, Higher, and Call My Friends are definitely my favorite.
  40. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Shawn Mendes is showing the music world a different side of him as a musician and a human being.
    Starting with the Intro and the title-track Wonder he gives us listeners a preview of what the album is about. Every following song has a different style sonically and lyrically. The production and the vocals on each track are awesome and always surprising. His last albums were great but he really outdid himself with this one.
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  41. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    With his fourth album, Shawn Mendes has tremendously grown as musician in terms of his songs production and his ohhh smooth voice. He has also grown as a human being, become more matured and introspective (as we all did during this pandemic) and didn’t shy away from showcasing and sharing his vulnerabilities, fears and prejudices (he go through both as an individual and as a famousWith his fourth album, Shawn Mendes has tremendously grown as musician in terms of his songs production and his ohhh smooth voice. He has also grown as a human being, become more matured and introspective (as we all did during this pandemic) and didn’t shy away from showcasing and sharing his vulnerabilities, fears and prejudices (he go through both as an individual and as a famous musician). I can’t pin point my favourites yet as I will give the album the time to grow more on me. Expand
  42. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    wonder is a fresh page. every song surprises you with a different builup or progression, that are clearly inspired in music from the 60's. i wish there were more ballads but i can understand it regarding the concept ir the album. shawn shows even more controled vocals and very perfected falsettos. but without any doubt the production is the most well crafted aspect of this album, it's bigwonder is a fresh page. every song surprises you with a different builup or progression, that are clearly inspired in music from the 60's. i wish there were more ballads but i can understand it regarding the concept ir the album. shawn shows even more controled vocals and very perfected falsettos. but without any doubt the production is the most well crafted aspect of this album, it's big but it's well-designed to the genre, without feeling too overwhelming. a really great experience Expand
  43. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    O amadurecimento em poucos anos de carreira é a marca desse álbum. A quarentena fez bem a ele no âmbito criativo.
  44. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    This is just a masterpiece, Shawn's growth is showing ! He have such a way with words, i love SM3 but this album is surely better.
  45. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    This is the album of someone who has paid attention, learned and found his own sound within music and his heart, every song is a new journey
  46. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    a masterpiece, i’m so proud in how he improved since his last album and how good this album is..!!!!! no skips
  47. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    this is amazing. this is wonderful. this is perfect. i love this album and i proud of shawn.
  48. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    wonder is his best album so far. all the lyrics, the melody, everything is just perfect!!
  49. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    Oh my god, i CANT stop singing! EVERY SONG in this Album is SOOO GOOD, its way BETTER than I expected. A MASTERPIECE!
  50. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    Wonder by Shawn Mendes could be possibly the best album in his career, I love this album, it’s so good, the vibes and the beats are INCREDIBLE if you can you should check it out
  51. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 'Wonder' mostra que Shawn Mendes só evolui, nesse novo trabalho é completo e coeso, tão gostoso que da para manter em loop. A faixa inicial faz uma conexão boa entre a "Intro" e o single que dá nome ao álbum. "Higher" é a canção que facilmente poderia está na trilha sonora de um musical da Disney e a batida que as vezes faz lembrar do funk 'Parado No Bailão' do MC L da VInte, chega a ser cómico. As faixas seguintes da aquela sensação de está numa montada-russa, mas fazendo uma semiótica da capa, atrevo-me a dizer que é como entrar no oceano e nadar mais fundo e as vezes ter que ir a superfície pegar um ar. "305", é uma vibe gostosa e dançante, da até para tocar uma guitarra imaginaria. "Look Up At The Stars", é a canção feita para os fãs, da aquele gostinho de está no show e ligar a lanterna do celular. E o SM4 termina com "Can't Imagine", no qual o ultimo verso ele diz 'Legal, isso é bom por agora.'. Hmm... mas eu quero mais moço. Expand
  52. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    Shawn has made an amazing album, his best since illuminate, im in love, all tracks are wonderful.
  53. Dec 4, 2020
    9
    Álbum muito bom, agradável ao ouvir e músicas bem produzidas. Gostei bastante de praticamente todas, apenas a faixa higher que não gostei por achar estressante
  54. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    BEST ALBUM EVER, menos a música com o rato do justin, é isso! Mfkeoaoskoalwls
  55. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    Sin duda 1 de sus mejores álbumes,y uno de los mejores álbumes del 2020,se cagó en toda la industria masculina incluido mierdonan,mierdeclan,en flopquin de la Cruz y machua
  56. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    The sounds of this album is out of this world! He has grown exponentially with his art, the production and mix is downright beautiful to listen to. His best album so far
  57. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    O melhor album do artista, o jeito que o shawn foi artista aqui não tá escrito
  58. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    this álbum is amazing! thanks for it shawn!! his voice is so good. I love this man!
  59. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    melhor álbum disparado dele, inovou na musicalidade, nas letras, mostrou que ele evoluiu bastante como artista e compositor, esse álbum é uma obra prima
  60. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    Conceito, coesão e aclamação, álbum da carreira. só tenho isso a declarar!
  61. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    This album is a masterpiece ! Show the perfect balance between fast and slow beats, beautiful compositions and can show emotions on every song. Shawn Mendes evolution is perceptible.
  62. Dec 5, 2020
    10
    Not only an album about love but enjoyable track by track, will be one of my favorites of all time
  63. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    serviu tanto nesse vcs nao tao ligada valeu shawn mendes é nois ta ligado satisfação
  64. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    Shawn Mendes managed to put out something different sonically that his peers haven't yet and I'm genuinely surprised by the kid. The beat drop changes midway of some songs is incredible.
  65. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    Blown away by this album, he’s grown so much in these past 2 years. Every song is so unique and has its own charm, the production is insane.
  66. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    this album is sooooo good, one of my favourites in my entire life. shawn did it again!
  67. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    I'm in love with the album every song just sound so incredible and different it's just perfect
  68. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Shawn is truly an amazing artist and songwriter. I love this album so much, every song is so good! Expand
  69. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    His best album, the vocals and the sounds that he add to this album it's just amazing, no words, album from the heart.
  70. Dec 4, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I think this is his best album so far. The transitions in most of the songs are so good, it´s a new sound for him. Teach me how to love, Piece of you and Look Up at the stars are materpieces. Expand
  71. Dec 6, 2020
    10
    he did an amazing job with this album, he tried different styles and I think is one of his best albums
  72. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    Favs Track:
    - Higher
    - Teach Me How To Love - Always Been You
    - Dream - 305 - Piece Of You
    - Look Up At the Stars
  73. Dec 6, 2020
    10
    Wonder is Shawn's most experimental album, which is what makes it so amazing! From start to finish it is an album full of tracks that make you feel like your in a movie. Each track has such a dreamy or epic feeling to it! The album is so cohesive because each track fits into the sonic soundscape that is wonder! All in all amazing album!
  74. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    That hits different that his previous albums. You can hear this maturity. Unique experience.
  75. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    Spectacular album, each song is different but they feel united in the same energy, which is very difficult to achieve because sometimes in some albums an individual song comes out of the rest because it has no connection. Regarding general characteristics it is wonderful, the lyrics are beautiful, some catchy and others hot but always without going out of line and being an album that allSpectacular album, each song is different but they feel united in the same energy, which is very difficult to achieve because sometimes in some albums an individual song comes out of the rest because it has no connection. Regarding general characteristics it is wonderful, the lyrics are beautiful, some catchy and others hot but always without going out of line and being an album that all people can hear, simply a masterpiece Expand
  76. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    It’s his best album and honestly it’s definitely on my top 3 of best albums of 2020.
  77. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    Not the typical Shawn Mendes's songs, these are melt hearted and let us see the romatinc part of this guy.

    SOOOOO GOOOOOD
  78. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    It’s clearly shawn’s best album it shows so much growth as an artist and as a person
  79. Dec 4, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Shawn crea un nuevo ritmo y aún aclara de porque aún merece estar dentro de la música. Expand
  80. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Eu amei. Depois de ouvir três vezes fiquei completamente apaixonado pelo álbum!!! Expand
  81. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this is a masterpiece. perfect perfect perfect. the instruments, the lyrics, this is so amazing. congratulations shawn, you do everything. thank u for this. Expand
  82. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    Shawn Mendes show all your love and works a lot in this album, each track in Wonder you can feel a different sensation and emotion.He delivered versatility, vocals, quality and the most importante, the essencial for give a life for this album.We can perceive the different type of album in his discography, for peoples that say that he doesn’t inove in his album, can learn that he deliveredShawn Mendes show all your love and works a lot in this album, each track in Wonder you can feel a different sensation and emotion.He delivered versatility, vocals, quality and the most importante, the essencial for give a life for this album.We can perceive the different type of album in his discography, for peoples that say that he doesn’t inove in his album, can learn that he delivered versatility in this new era. Expand
  83. Dec 6, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Eu amei o álbum pq o álbum é maravilhoso simplesmente maravilhoso Shawn Mendes é simplesmente Perfeito eu amei muito o álbum dele Expand
  84. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    I loved this album. Mendes shows himself to be an incredible artist in every season and is here to show everyone that he is an excellent composer and singer. Wonder is a cohesive work from Intro to Can't Imagine, where we can see his personal evolution, from him exposing his feelings for family, friends and his girlfriend Camila.
  85. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    Wonder is by far Shawn’s best album, the diversity of the songs and the beautifully thought out lyrics are what makes me know that this will be an album I won’t ever forget, it is one of the albums I’ll play until the day I die. He’s evolved since his last album, he’s finally learned to become free and not care what others think, he sounds happy.
  86. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    O Álbum começa com uma pegada bem calma e já na segunda música mostra para oque veio,o álbum rápido de escutar tem uma explosão de batidas e sentimento envolvido,simplesmente um dos melhores álbuns de 2020. Ele simplesmente se surpreendeu e veio com um álbum totalmente maduro e ótimo de ouvir. Parabéns ao Shawn e a equipe,o álbum da carreira
  87. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    Wonder is the best Shawn Mendes album, he definitely deserves a Best Album Of The Year
  88. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    Que álbum gostoso de ouvir, bem produzido, vocais perfeito e letras lindas!!!
  89. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    Shawn Mendes simplesmente nasceu pra fazer música!! Um álbum diversificado com letras lindas e vocais de tirar o fôlego e arrepiar.
  90. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    A great album, exciting and cohesive. The vocals are wonderful and the instrumentals are heavenly, and their best album!
  91. Dec 5, 2020
    10
    Perfeito sem defeitos amo mais que tudo. Shawn mendes entregou tudo nesse álbum.
  92. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    Eu amei o álbum, ele se superou. Trouxe um álbum totalmente diferente do último. As músicas crescem eu adorei isso!
  93. Dec 4, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. its a really good album, not surprised tho. i dont skip any songs on this album except cant imagine, im sorry. but other than that its really good, lyrically, the instrumental, everything is so different from shawn’s other albums. Expand
  94. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. SHAWN mais uma vez arrasou. Todas as músicas estão incríveis.
    Dá até pra dançar com essas músicas! A minha preferida até agora é Look up at the stars
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  95. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    Wow. This Shawn's album is amazing! He make a new vibe to his discography. I loved so much
  96. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    Blessed be the asteroid that fragmented, generating the meteor that hit the earth, decimating much of the fauna of the time that became fossils and then oil to manufacture the gasoline that supplied the truck that took the cement to build the hospital where Shawn Mendes was born, who made this masterpiece called Wonder
  97. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    This album is perfect it has no flaws and I love it more than anything. I'm sure it's Shawn Mendes' best album so far and in my opinion everyone should listen to it.
  98. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    shawn sobe o nível de sua música e adiciona wonder a sua discografia, com as músicas até agora mais ousadas e bem produzidas da carreira.
  99. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    i loved this album, cant really choose my favorite song, its a different vibe shawn always getting better and better he is so good about writing songs!l loved wonder
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 9
  2. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. Dec 16, 2020
    80
    While the slower songs are fine, sometimes sincere, the growth on Wonder is all evident on the livelier tunes, all of which point toward a more adventurous twenties for Shawn Mendes.
  2. Dec 11, 2020
    80
    While “Wonder” is at times overambitious and overwrought, it does feel like the last stop on a particular journey. Mendes can’t sound much bigger than this without going full Adele, so what might come next is wide open.
  3. Dec 9, 2020
    50
    Mendes spends nearly every minute bowled over by the power of love. It’s nice to see his cup overflow so bountifully, but the near-constant awe quickly grows tiresome, especially when conveyed through clichés like, “Your body’s like an ocean, I’m devoted to explore you” and, “You’re my sunlight on a rainy day.”