Shawn Mendes
by Shawn Mendes
  • Record Label: Island
  • Release Date: May 25, 2018
User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 418 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 332 out of 418
  2. Mixed: 38 out of 418
  3. Negative: 48 out of 418
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  1. vitorptt
    May 25, 2018
    6
    Tem umas músicas gostosinhas mas não é coeso. Acho que os pontos altos são In My Blood, a música com o Khalid e Why
  2. Masquic
    May 26, 2018
    6
    "Where were you in the mourning?" is such a good song, but to that song until "Perfectly wrong" and "When you're ready" we have a lot of forgettable songs, not even the collaborations put a little warm.
  3. spaceistheplace
    May 26, 2018
    6
    He promised more than what he delivered, there's a lack of powerful moments in his songs. The use of falsettos is way too repetitive, it's ok in a song or two but not in almost every song. I love his voice but his falsettos are not that goodntpyet to be used in almost every song. Lyrically is a good album but when it comes to beats it's like I'm listening to the same song, notching new andHe promised more than what he delivered, there's a lack of powerful moments in his songs. The use of falsettos is way too repetitive, it's ok in a song or two but not in almost every song. I love his voice but his falsettos are not that goodntpyet to be used in almost every song. Lyrically is a good album but when it comes to beats it's like I'm listening to the same song, notching new and nothing surprising. In my blood, youth and why are the only songs I enjoy. I think he should stick to his chest voice.… Expand
  4. iancarter
    May 26, 2018
    5
    As músicas do álbum são boas, o único problema é a falta de autenticidade. O álbum soa como o Illuminate com pegadas de Handwritten.
  5. araujro
    May 25, 2018
    5
    Sem duvidas que é o melhor album do Shawn, mas ainda assim é um álbum meia boca.
  6. imaginetruly
    May 26, 2018
    4
    I realized that Shawn's style is a guitar and that's it, which I do not like very much, he always puts me in expectation on his album because all the singles he releases before are good, it happens with all his albums, but when he goes to listen, it's not What is expected and more of the same
  7. josepearl
    May 30, 2018
    6
    Lacks diversity, yet somewhat enjoyable. It doesn't deserve all the hype around it.
  8. invisibleself
    May 25, 2018
    6
    The album is really an evolution if you count it since where Shawn has started his career, but it has some lyrics and beats that are not compatible with the proposal of the album, making it shallow.
  9. movershaker
    May 25, 2018
    5
    Compared to Shawn's first two albums, this is not impressive but actually disappointing. There are some standouts, but the majority of his melodies are lacking and not memorable. Too much experimentation in other genres, as well as mimicry, which does not allow for a consistent/solid album. He comes across as lost or like he's searching to find a new sound, which was unnecessary. HisCompared to Shawn's first two albums, this is not impressive but actually disappointing. There are some standouts, but the majority of his melodies are lacking and not memorable. Too much experimentation in other genres, as well as mimicry, which does not allow for a consistent/solid album. He comes across as lost or like he's searching to find a new sound, which was unnecessary. His soulful pop music with catchy melodies is what made him great and successful; most of these new songs do not contain the depth or soulfulness/passion of his past work, which is truly unfortunate. I'm still a fan of Shawn Mendes as an artist and person, so it's disheartening being forced to give such a low ranking of this album.… Expand
  10. bergamot
    Jun 18, 2018
    5
    I've been a fan of Shawn for a while, and when I saw him live I thought he was great, so I was excited to hear his new music. When he released 'Lost In Japan' and 'In My Blood' as singles I was very impressed because it was exactly what he sold this new era as- new, mature, etc. But then the album came out and I have to admit it was really disappointing. There were some good songs, likeI've been a fan of Shawn for a while, and when I saw him live I thought he was great, so I was excited to hear his new music. When he released 'Lost In Japan' and 'In My Blood' as singles I was very impressed because it was exactly what he sold this new era as- new, mature, etc. But then the album came out and I have to admit it was really disappointing. There were some good songs, like 'Why' and 'Particular Taste', but most were either repetitive, unmemorable, or both. It was clear from the promotion that this album was meant to be an un-cut, raw look at Shawn, but it just came off as forced. I definitely prefer and would recommend his second album 'Illuminate', which, I felt, was much more musically diverse and indelible.… Expand
  11. Nazario08
    Jun 29, 2018
    6
    Suas músicas soam de forma igual, poeticamente falando. As letras possuem uma mesma linha de raciocínio, ainda que muito bem compostas. Vale lembrar que cada música possui no mínimo dez compositores, com o nome de Shawn escondido entre eles. O forte deste disco é realmente a parte instrumental.
  12. MateoSanchez
    Oct 6, 2018
    4
    It's another characteristic album by Shawn Mendes. The same sounds, the same letters with the same messages as always. There is nothing innovative in his career and it is more and more of the same. Bored
  13. pursuingdreams
    Nov 30, 2018
    6
    Are not mature enough and too common and commercial. Shawn has already made some progresses compared to his previous albums. His vocal is somehow uncomfortable He started to try different styles. Some of the tracks are excellent but others still can be improved.
    Best: In my Blood, Lost in Japan, Particular Taste
    Worst: Youth, Mutual, When You're Ready Look forward to the next album.    Are not mature enough and too common and commercial. Shawn has already made some progresses compared to his previous albums. His vocal is somehow uncomfortable He started to try different styles. Some of the tracks are excellent but others still can be improved.
    Best: In my Blood, Lost in Japan, Particular Taste
    Worst: Youth, Mutual, When You're Ready
    Look forward to the next album. Hope he can evolve and find something unique and amazing.    … Expand
  14. markosaric
    Nov 2, 2019
    5
    For his third project, Shawn's self-titled album seems to lack a lot of the newfound maturity that was promised by the lead-in tracks "In My Blood" and "Lost In Japan."
  15. Enterka
    Nov 20, 2019
    6
    By the way, normal album. I love this. Rewiew from Russia. I can't hahahahaha
  16. noinguyen
    Dec 7, 2020
    6
    "Shawn Mendes" surprisingly contains some solid bops, but most of the time the young singer still struggles with the generic sound he has been making since the very start of his career.

    Favorite tracks: In My Blood, Nervous, Lost in Japan, Where Were You in the Morning?, Why
    Least favorite tracks: Like to Be You, Because I Had You
  17. andyn823
    Jun 6, 2020
    6
    This album is not bad. But it is so mediocre, bland and nothing new. Nothing makes me feel impressive in this album. This album is all about love and relationship just like all of his other album. I love "In My Blood" (because it actually has the message, and it inspires me to never give up), I also love the song "Youth" (because it also has the beautiful message and it's inspired from theThis album is not bad. But it is so mediocre, bland and nothing new. Nothing makes me feel impressive in this album. This album is all about love and relationship just like all of his other album. I love "In My Blood" (because it actually has the message, and it inspires me to never give up), I also love the song "Youth" (because it also has the beautiful message and it's inspired from the Manchester bombing. It makes me strong and it's very inspiring) "Where Were You In The Morning?" is also a catchy song, which makes me like it. But other than that, it's not a good album. I just hope that Shawn can come up with something new in his later projects.… Expand

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73

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. AllMusic
    Jun 25, 2018
    80
    There's a palpable sweetness to music that endures, even when a production is as bright and glistening as it is on Shawn Mendes. That bodes well for the future that Shawn Mendes is so evidently planning for.
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  2. Pitchfork
    May 31, 2018
    51
    This looming sense of familiarity extends past the album’s musical elements and into its writing. Shawn Mendes is populated with stock characters: the girl who’s a little too high on her own supply, the girl worth waiting forever for, the girl who got away.
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  3. Variety
    May 31, 2018
    90
    Shawn Mendes is a remarkably well-crafted pop album that finds the singer trying on different styles, prominently showcasing his collaborators and making some flagrant references--yet his persona has become strong enough that he’s never overpowered by any of it.
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