• Record Label: Island
  • Release Date: Dec 4, 2020
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  1. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    a masterpiece! he excelled in every song, the emotions we feel while listening, everything is perfect!
  2. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    Soooo pure!!! I wasn't even a fan, but definitely after this album I'll became one of his fans. It's lovely and pure. It's honest and poetic. Well done, Shawn Mendes!
  3. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    loveeee ittt, the best album of shawn mendes ever, every music is beautiful and sweet
  4. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    De longe o melhor álbum do Shawn, uma evolução incrível em cada detalhe das músicas
  5. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    the career album, an explosion of feelings in each song, perfect i loved!!!
  6. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    AMAZING! There's no words to describe how WONDERful is this album. Best work of Shawn for sure!
  7. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    I loved this album. I imagine all the love and work of how it was done, this new era of shawn has been incredible, innovations and for sure it's wonderful!
  8. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    que obra divina e soberana vindo dos deuses celestiais e imaculados caído do céu sem um único defeito e desenhado com precisão para acabar sendo a coisa mais perfeita que já ouvi nessa terrra
  9. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    O álbum está magnífico, músicas perfeitas, composições maravilhosas e vocais impecáveis.
  10. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    it's absolutely incredible. it has so many different sounds and styles. you can feel three things at the same time listening to just one song. and the lyrics are also so simple, but so meaningful. this album came to save 2020. this is all what i'm going say.
  11. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    Is perfect!!! He gave everything, and it is very good. The vocal notes, the lyrics ... It was not wrong, it is incredible
  12. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The entire album is perfect. I just have no words. I wasn't expecting this, he's an really incredible musician and I'm gonna hear this album every day Expand
  13. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    This album is pure art, definitely the best in this whole year. Shawn was born for making music.
    I have no words! It’s a masterpiece.
  14. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    This new album is amazing , i think is the best of the year.Shawn Mendes made this album very iconic and fascinating .
  15. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    I love it ❤️
    His best album
    I love this album because he really has grown too much....this is album that I could listen for many hours because it's so peaceful
  16. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    After his self titled album I knew I was going to like the new album because I personally love his style but it surpassed my expectations. It has a lot of variety but it shares the same cohesive story and freedom element. I’m look forward to seeing the live performances when artists are able to tour again
  17. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    Such a meaningful record full of amazing lyrics, a production that goes above and beyond and an overall experience of music at its best. Shawn really outdid himself once again. Personal favorites are probably higher, piece of you and song for no one.
  18. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. MEU DEUS O MELHOR ÁLBUM DE 2020, sem dúvida o Shawn criou um novo estilo de música e com ela está fazendo história e marcando a sua como reizinho do pop Expand
  19. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    Shawn’svocals are incredible. Shawn conveys various emotions through his contagious lyrics and rhythms. Wonder is the best album he's ever written
  20. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    best album to ever exist. the lyrics, the vocals, EVERYTHING is just per-fect.
  21. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    mudou a minha vida simplesmente o melhor album ja feito shawn mendes nunca erra eu estou chocada não tem uma musica ruim
  22. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    This is a piece of art! just perfect, the songs are so good! the vocals give me goosebumps, this album have a concept!
  23. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    the album shows how much mendes grew and matured. the album brings love, life difficulties and is simply incredible!
  24. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    O álbum de Shawn Mendes mostra maturidade, é bem pessoal e traz uma vive cinematográfica.
  25. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    simply amazing such a great time listening to it. thanks shawn mendes for this
  26. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    This is amazing omg, incridible!!!! Masterpiece. SHAWN MENDES IS THE BEST VOCALS, I LOVE HIM
  27. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. all the songs are extremely magical, i am not a fan of him but this is one of the best albums i have ever heard Expand
  28. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Wonder é mais que um álbum, é arte pura! Orgulho puro meu shawn entendeu críticas não são aceitas Expand
  29. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    His best album to date! The production and vocals are amazing and so clearly developed from any past music he’s put out
  30. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    The album has been out for less than 12 hours and I've had it on repeat for 9 hours. When I listened to it at first, I was definitely surprised by some of the songs (Higher, Piece Of You, 305 and Call My Friends) but wow they are really good. He really explored so many different styles, genres and instruments for this album. The stories in the lyrics are so beautifully told and really makeThe album has been out for less than 12 hours and I've had it on repeat for 9 hours. When I listened to it at first, I was definitely surprised by some of the songs (Higher, Piece Of You, 305 and Call My Friends) but wow they are really good. He really explored so many different styles, genres and instruments for this album. The stories in the lyrics are so beautifully told and really make you feel every word. Don't even get me started on the production, WOW! I like how positive this album is overall, since the past ones have had stories with him wanting someone and now he has that special someone and it changed the tone of his music for the better. I hope everyone, especially those who perhaps did not like his previous albums, give Wonder a listen. He created magic, recorded it and shared it with the world. Thank you Shawn I cannot wait to see what you'll do with it. Expand
  31. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    Absolutely amazing, clearly Shawn's best album
    and maybe the best album published this year
    the lyrics, the music, the beat, Mendes guarantees you that you'll have a great time listening to wonder
  32. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    o álbum tá perfeito! Shawn Mendes cresce, evolui a cada era. Destaque para as faixas: Higher, Teach How To Love, Always Been You, Piece Of You e Dream
  33. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    This album is pop excellence and the vocals are amazing. The best track is teach me how to love
  34. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. it’s literally a masterpiece!!! listen “Dream”, is the best song on the album, by the way, listen to the whole album Expand
  35. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    just wonderful, the vocal and even instrumental evolution of the album is clear. Brings a mature Shawn and, for the first time in a long time really in love.
  36. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    best shawn mendes album SO far. it's such a good soundtrack and the production is SO good. he truly outgrown himself in this amazing experience that is this album. I'm truly amazed by his talent.
  37. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    i love it so much, it's the best album I've ever heard in my life. shawn mendes you nailed it with this album, it's perfect.
  38. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    it's very good. so different for him. people might need more than 1 listen to get into it but it's amazing once it grows on u
  39. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    His best album so far. Loved all the new sounds and melodies he included, it has a lot of different beats which makes the album an entire masterpiece. The songs “Teach Me How To Love”, “Piece Of You”, “Higher”, “Always Been You”, “Dream” and “Look Up At The Stars” are incredible. This album is insanely good, definitely 10/10.
  40. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. É um álbum onde Shawn Mendes se abre com os fãs de um jeito nunca visto, ele abre tudo que sente por sua atual namorada, Camila Cabello, que tem uma pequena participação como Back Vocal. Ele diz tudo o que sente por ela nessas músicas e nos deixa muito animados com todas as músicas, parabéns Shawn Mendes, este é o álbum da sua carreira, grandes chances de ser o 2022 Grammy Winner, para mim Higher é a melhor música do álbum. Expand
  41. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    Shawn appears much more mature in Wonder. The album has several music styles that are different from the one that is his comfort zone (romantic pop), and it shows how genuine music can sound when we truly put the words that our heart wants to say in music. What we can see in Wonder is a singer being free to innovate and say what he wants to say, without creating music that music industry wants.
  42. Dec 4, 2020
    9
    LOVE THIS gives an real insight on his love life, his relationships with his friends, and himself.. I will say the beginning (after intro and wonder) aren’t my favorite, but once it gets to “Dream” it really starts to pick up i’m in AWE of this this album is such an experience congrats shawn :)))
  43. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Different sounds, every song feels like a new different experience. Everyone should listen this album, is totally a masterpiece. Expand
  44. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    incredible!!! unlike anything he has ever done, surprising every song !! a real experience listening to this album
  45. Dec 4, 2020
    9
    O novo álbum "Wonder" é um álbum bom de se ouvir, a maioria das músicas eu dei 4 estrelas, e apenas três músicas eu dei 5 estrelas (Wonder, Always been you e Song For No One), se vc contar com a intro do álbum, esse número sobe pra 4. Por causa disso, decidi a minha nota seria 9
  46. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    Amazing album. So much growth since his last album. Love the sonic arrangements and upbeat tempo. Teach me how to love is my current favorite. Higher, 305, and Wonder are so good. Love the last song on the album - so poignant!
  47. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    Great great great album!! The instrumentals sound SO BIG! It really made me miss live music. Plus, vocals ON POINT!!!!
  48. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    This album is just awesome and beautiful. It is the soul and essence of this amazing guy, Shawn.
  49. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    Wonder is talented, brilliant, incredible, amazing, show stopping, spectacular, never the same, totally unique, completely not ever been done before, unafraid to reference or not reference, put it in a blender, **** on it, vomit on it, eat it, give birth to it.
  50. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    The best album of the year. Shawn delivered everything, concept, vocals, incredible lyrics, the evolution is totally remarkable!
  51. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    Incrível!!! O álbum remete a suas origens, sentimentos e anseios. É, como muitos já disseram, um pedaço da sua alma, e isso é lindo.
  52. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    This album is amazing, there are so many genres and different beats. I love shawn very much and this album has shown how much he has grown and how much more free he feels!! STREAM WONDER
  53. Dec 6, 2020
    10
    He mix’s rock and and pop with disco so well and creates his best work to date while sounding confident and in love
  54. Dec 6, 2020
    10
    The best Shawn Mendes's album so far. Brilliant! Perfect vocals and transcendental instrumentals. Dream and Wonder sound like heaven. Can't wait for the tour to listen this piece of art live!!
  55. Dec 8, 2020
    10
    This is Shawn's most mature work by far. I've loved his music ever since his first album and I've never been more satisfied by his art before Wonder came into the picture. It's a masterpiece.
  56. Dec 8, 2020
    10
    This album is the best and like Camila(Shawn's girlfriend) said in the In Wonder documentary on Netlfix this album like all of the songs they really sound like his hearth and how he feels right now. Personally one of my favorite songs from the album has to be Piece Of You and that's because i get Bruno Mars vibes from it and it just sounds so good and it has cheeky lyrics as well.
  57. Dec 9, 2020
    10
    honestly "wonder" is one of the best albums of 2020. How vulnerable and free that Shawn Mendes can be observed is something unmatched, plus it was very clever of him to play with the rhythms and make each song a surprise.
  58. Dec 11, 2020
    10
    This album is really mature. I don't agree with those who criticize it only because it talks manly about love. Shawn is at this particular stage in life and that doesn't mean he's boring. After everything he's been through, I can only be happy for him.
  59. Dec 13, 2020
    10
    é perfeito tudo oq o shawn faz é mto bom nota 10 amei lacro mto amei dms tá mto bom tá supimpa tá nota mil tá ok dms tá mto espetacular tá incrível tá maravilhoso amei
  60. Dec 14, 2020
    10
    wonder is not just an album, it is a cultural reset, the oxygen you breathe, it's a lifestyle, an escape from this cruel world filled with thieves, its an art, the first gift you open on christmas, a hug from a loved one, everything you’ve ever wanted
  61. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    Omg the album is out for only 3 hours but it's my favorite albuk of the artist. I can't believe the wonderful artist Shawn has become and he once again gave all of him in this wonderful piece of magic. I. Wasn't expecting this album to like this. He absolutely delivered
  62. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    I LOVE IT SO MUCH THE LYRICS THE VOCALS EVERYTHING IS JUST ON POINT !!!! IM SO PROUD OF HIM
  63. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    Mendes' 4th studio album is his best to date. With songs like "Piece Of You" and "Dream" Mendes has truly shown how much he has grown as an artist
  64. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    literally a masterpiece!! he's an incredible songwriter but the productions, songs and the album as a whole makes it hard to stop listening! his best album so far.
  65. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    this is definitely shawn's best album to date, the proudction & vocals are superior, there's no skips only bops. higher is the best song on the album btw.
  66. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    Wonder is clearly Shawn Mendes’ best album in every way. The production, the lyrics, the vocals, everything is top notch and beautifully crafted. You feel like you are in wonderland and that’s the beauty of Wonder.
  67. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    O álbum é simplesmente perfeito, amei tudo dele ! As melodias, as letras, o estilo de composição. Tudo
  68. Dec 4, 2020
    6
    The album is a good entertainment, but no track is unique nor memorable, except atleast for the Latin influences in Teach Me How To Love or the range of his vocals that is evident enough in Song For No One. It is sonically different from his previous albums, but is rooted in the pop genre.
  69. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    shawn mendes reinvents himself every time he releases an album. truly a masterpiece, this has got to be heard.
  70. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    it is a different sound of what he have heard before from shawn but it is still so shawn mendes, the vocals on this album are amazing and so dreamy and i could say the same for the production, the beat drops and beat changes in almost every song make the album more exciting and amazing that it already is, i also believe that is an album meant to be played on huge arenas or stadiums
  71. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    I am just obsessed with it soooo... Its his best album. His vocals have never been so good. A masterpiece.
  72. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    Amazing album - the vocals, the lyrics, the productions. It really feels like you are in wonderland.
  73. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    I’m loving this album. it’s good and addictive. It’s his best album so far, it’s exciting and I can’t wait to listen to it more.
  74. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    Literally his best work. Sounds nothing like his older music. Every song is a story. A literal piece of art
  75. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I think it's full of amazing songs and amazing lyrics and full of pops one of the best albums this year good job mendes Expand
  76. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this album is a MASTERPIECE. it's completely different from his three previous albums and he went out of his comfort zone for this one. I'm extremely proud of him! Expand
  77. Dec 11, 2020
    10
    his best album so far!! you can clearly see how much he has improved as a singer and songwriter. this album is a masterpiece and so magical!! 10/10 for sure.
  78. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    This is by far the best album Shawn Mendes has created. Lyrically, sonically and vocally, it's a huge leap forward and reflects his personal and artistic growth. The production is impeccable and the more you listen to it, the more details you get to notice and appreciate. The album is just full of incredibly well-writen and well-executed songs reflecting the wonder of being human. Shawn'sThis is by far the best album Shawn Mendes has created. Lyrically, sonically and vocally, it's a huge leap forward and reflects his personal and artistic growth. The production is impeccable and the more you listen to it, the more details you get to notice and appreciate. The album is just full of incredibly well-writen and well-executed songs reflecting the wonder of being human. Shawn's raw, open and vulnerable, covering a plethora of themes, from love and friendship to insecurities, fame and the connection he has with his fans. My personal favorites are Higher, Teach Me How To Love, Piece of You and Always Been You. Expand
  79. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    Wonder is without a doubt Shawn's best body of work the album literally has no skips and every song could be a single I am so proud of him
  80. Dec 4, 2020
    9
    the production on "Wonder" is just magnificent, magical, and wonderful!

    Stand out tracks are:
    Call my friends,
    305,
    dream
    look up at the stars
    wonder,
    higher,
    song for no one.
    intro.
  81. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    This album is amazing, shawn did really great creating this album he saved 2020
  82. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    Este álbum es demasiado arte, Shawn como siempre brindándonos arte tanto en sus letras como en talento vocal
  83. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    he really opened his heart on this album, the perfect vocals and all the vulnerability that he showed we need more artists bringing their human side, bringing their feelings to the surface !!! I loved it, I'm listening a lot Shawn Mendes as always got it right
  84. Dec 7, 2020
    10
    esse album ta perfeito e muito fora do estilo de música que ele costumava lançar
  85. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Shawn in this album bet on everything and innovates everything, risks R&B hits the pine of Piece Of You and of course there's that agitated Pop like in Higher and brings a good vibe to the album. He plays with the change of rhythms in the middle of the music by making an impact on music that you think is sad like Song For No One.

    It ends with Can't imagine a song written by it, it's how it interludes and so ends the best album of your career.
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  86. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The vocals are perfect the soft voice with this melody and an album that shawn talk about it and it's amazing Expand
  87. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    This album was very good. Shawn was able to clearly express everything he feels and everything that is through the album. The melodies were VERY good. Sincerely? It surpassed my expectations of him. It is worth taking a chance. Golden Boy!
  88. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is SO GOOD!!!! I'm in love with the songs!!! Shawn Mendes did a beautiful job with that Expand
  89. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    THIS ALBUM IS AMAZING! You can feel the passion, love, and time that was put into each and every song! Shawn, thank you for making 2020 a little better!
  90. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    aclamação perfeito icone amei meu favorito melhor album que ja escutei muito bom mesmo
  91. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    This album made me fly to beautiful real romances. Absolutely delighted by the sweeping beats
  92. Dec 5, 2020
    0
    Esse menino não tem um pingo de personalidade, vive agora a sombra de um relacionamento fake, uma pena, talentoso mas não sabe desenvolver e inovar dentro do próprio nicho.
  93. Dec 4, 2020
    2
    I love Shawn Mendes and I was really excited when I heard Wonder and the Intro from the netflix , but the rest of the album is really disappointing, it so flat compare to his other ones. Sorry to say this but his illuminate album his voice is so so so much crisper and mesmerizing
  94. Dec 4, 2020
    0
    I used to be a fan of Shawn and enjoy his music but this is album is one of the worst I’ve ever heard. It’s absolutely dreadful. I’m glad I could give it a zero because a 1 would be too high. Truly atrocious and I’m deleting it from my library immediately.
  95. Dec 4, 2020
    0
    Gente q album ruim, o q aconteceu com ele... chama a camilla para dar outro hit para ele
  96. Dec 4, 2020
    0
    it's the same old thing about shawn mendes. He didn't do anything new, her sounds are the same. nothing new, nothing changes honey
  97. Dec 4, 2020
    0
    Não gostei não, melhore...................................... .. .....................
  98. Dec 4, 2020
    0
    Álbum previsível, não tem nada de ousado, limitando-se à produções e vocais típicos de trabalhos antigos dele como fórmula de engajamento, perda de tempo
  99. Dec 4, 2020
    2
    As a big Shawn fan, I was very excited for this album but overall I am very disappointed. Vocally I think Shawn is the best that he has been but it is really hard to get past the juvenile repetitive lyrics. I actually think lyrically it is his worst album yet. Production wise, it has its hits and misses. His voice gets lost numerous times but at other times the production seems to beAs a big Shawn fan, I was very excited for this album but overall I am very disappointed. Vocally I think Shawn is the best that he has been but it is really hard to get past the juvenile repetitive lyrics. I actually think lyrically it is his worst album yet. Production wise, it has its hits and misses. His voice gets lost numerous times but at other times the production seems to be improved from past albums. The album seems weirdly rushed. Overall, his strength is his voice but the lyrics are far below average. Expand
  100. Dec 4, 2020
    0
    Bland pop music to give an outstanding lead single this was a let down, it seems Shawn tried to combine the appeal of Lover x folklore and we arrived at this. Not just that but the track with Bieber would have been stellar if it wasn’t for the guest feature
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

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  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.”