Shawn Mendes’ new album, Shawn, brings a new genre of music to his career.
While some songs have his original pop feeling, Mendes has also brought a new country style. The first track, “Who am I,” captures the self-discovery vibe of the whole album.
Mendes has previously mentioned to fans that he has been trying to discover himself, and that is really what the album is all about. He also experiments with new styles of music.
The song “Isn’t That Enough” uses the sounds of a harmonica along with short, poetic lyrics. The song describes the beauty in the world while singing “I’m still changin’, my friends stay patient” to show he is growing and changing. Although he may not know everything, he can still admire the beauty within the world.
“The Mountain” describes pressures put on Mendes by the press. They can spread rumors and outrageous lies, but he will always know the truth about himself. He mentions that spending time away from the media and his busy life has taught him to tell them to “call it what you want.”
Overall, Mendes does a good job combining the new with the old. He brings a new subtle country style to his pop origins.
For those who are not country fans, this album does a good job of not overwhelming with hardcore country music.
