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Austin is the album that Post Malone hinted at for years. As close to being self-titled as possible, this is the most authentic and vulnerable he's sounded to date. Finally embracing the guitar-based, rock side of his personality, it's bound to be polarizing. On one hand, this set is a gift for fans of such pop-polished hits as "Circles" and "Sunflower" (as well as his online rock covers, like the Nirvana tribute he did in 2020). However, for listeners pining for those "White Iverson" days, this might be a jarring shift: there's no guest features or booming, trap-heavy production to be found (the closest he comes is on the bittersweet "Mourning" and the stomping "Texas Tea"). While Austin isn't a pure "rock" album or peppy "Posty-gone-bubblegum" exercise by any means, it's definitely Post Malone at his most mainstream-accessible and, beyond that, freer than anything he's done previously. Mr. Post is still sad and struggling with the trappings of fame and alcohol -- conveyed on a couple of Austin's sparse, dour moments ("Don't Understand" and "Green Thumb") -- but this time around, he's bloodletting with the help of a guitar, some synth-kissed production ("Speedometer"), and the occasional bit of country twang ("Hold My Breath"). Hit single "Chemical" is a breezy, pop punk-leaning surge of energy, while the midtempo "Too Cool to Die" borders on soft rock. The yearning indie pop of "Enough Is Enough" soars to the arena rafters, just as the wry closer, "Laugh It Off," could inspire a stadium full of lighters (or phone flashlights). Album standout "Something Real" is the true star of the show: swelling with the power of a backing choir and towering production on the chorus, the track pushes Posty's frustration to the point of bursting on tense verses that chart his various struggles. And just as his cries to the heavens break through the clouds, he drops a head-spinning, profane reference to "Für Elise" that's paired with a genius vocal run of said song. That's just one of many moments that'll stick in your head long after the album ends. Melodic and heartfelt, Austin surprises at nearly every turn, whether that's by an unexpected sonic detour or the simple fact that Post Malone has never sounded this fearless.
© Neil Z. Yeung /TiVo
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David Campbell, String Arranger, AssociatedPerformer - Mark 'Spike' Stent, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Paul Lamalfa, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Josefina Vergara, Violin, AssociatedPerformer - Tammy Hatwan, Violin, AssociatedPerformer - Paula Hochhalter, Violin, AssociatedPerformer - Mike Bozzi, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Andrew Watt, Producer, Guitar, Bass, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Joe Dougherty, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Louis Bell, Producer, Piano, Programming, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Austin Post, ComposerLyricist - Post Malone, Producer, Guitar, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Marco Sonzini, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 2023 Mercury Records/Republic Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
GEORGE HAMILTON, Unknown, Other - Mark 'Spike' Stent, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Paul Lamalfa, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Chelsea West, Unknown, Other - Jason White, Unknown, Other - Anthony Johnson, Unknown, Other - James Connor, Unknown, Other - Mike Bozzi, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Teresa Davis, Unknown, Other - Billy Walsh, ComposerLyricist - Andrew Watt, Producer, Drums, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Dwanna Orange, Unknown, Other - Carmel Echols, Unknown, Other - Joe Dougherty, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Nikisha Grier, Unknown, Other - Louis Bell, Producer, Keyboards, Piano, Bass Programming, Drum Programming, Programming, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Camille Grigsby, Unknown, Other - Jason McGee, Unknown, Other - Taneka Lemle, Unknown, Other - Vernon Burris, Unknown, Other - Michael Adkins, Unknown, Other - Tommy Turner, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Austin Post, ComposerLyricist - Post Malone, Producer, Guitar, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Marco Sonzini, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Ashly Williams, Unknown, Other - Marquee Perkins, Unknown, Other - Quishima Dixon, Unknown, Other - Chelsea Miller, Unknown, Other - Jed Jones, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - JeRonelle McGhee, Unknown, Other - Derrick Jenkins, Unknown, Other - Anthony Jawan, Unknown, Other - Amanda Adams, Unknown, Other - Jerel Duren, Unknown, Other - Herman Bryant III, Unknown, Other - Carl Foster, Unknown, Other - Lanita Smith, Unknown, Other - Phylicia Hill, Unknown, Other - Michael Essex, Unknown, Other - Nelle Rose, Unknown, Other - Zachary Moore, Unknown, Other - Tiffany Commons, Unknown, Other - Corinthian Buffington, Unknown, Other - Alexandria Griffin, Unknown, Other - Jasmine Patton, Unknown, Other - Jajuan Glasper, Unknown, Other - Cassandra Chism, Unknown, Other - Nicole Stevens, Unknown, Other - Braden Bursteen, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Brooke Brewer, Unknown, Other - Kristin-Ilycia Lowe, Unknown, Other - Natalie LaFourche, Unknown, Other - Brianna Lankford, Unknown, Other - Skyler Pugh, Unknown, Other - Shannon Pierre, Unknown, Other
℗ 2023 Mercury Records/Republic Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
MICK JAGGER, Maracas, AssociatedPerformer - Mark 'Spike' Stent, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Paul Lamalfa, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Mike Bozzi, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Billy Walsh, ComposerLyricist - Andrew Watt, Producer, Drums, Guitar, Electric Guitar, Keyboards, Bass, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Louis Bell, Producer, Keyboards, Piano, Drum Programming, Programming, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Austin Post, ComposerLyricist - Post Malone, Producer, Drums, Guitar, Tambourine, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Marco Sonzini, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Jed Jones, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 2023 Mercury Records/Republic Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
Mark 'Spike' Stent, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Paul Lamalfa, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Anthony Johnson, Unknown, Other - James Connor, Unknown, Other - Mike Bozzi, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Teresa Davis, Unknown, Other - Billy Walsh, ComposerLyricist - Andrew Watt, Producer, Drums, Guitar, Drum, Programming, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Louis Bell, Producer, Keyboards, Piano, Recording Engineer, Bass Programming, Drum Programming, Programming, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel, ComposerLyricist - Camille Grigsby, Unknown, Other - Jason McGee, Unknown, Other - Taneka Lemle, Unknown, Other - Vernon Burris, Unknown, Other - Tommy Turner, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Austin Post, ComposerLyricist - Post Malone, Producer, Guitar, Vocals, Programming, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Marco Sonzini, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Marquee Perkins, Unknown, Other - Quishima Dixon, Unknown, Other - Derrick Jenkins, Unknown, Other - Phylicia Hill, Unknown, Other - Michael Essex, Unknown, Other - Zachary Moore, Unknown, Other - Tiffany Commons, Unknown, Other - Corinthian Buffington, Unknown, Other - Cassandra Chism, Unknown, Other - Nicole Stevens, Unknown, Other - Braden Bursteen, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Natalie LaFourche, Unknown, Other - Brianna Lankford, Unknown, Other - Skyler Pugh, Unknown, Other - Shannon Pierre, Unknown, Other
℗ 2023 Mercury Records/Republic Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
Mark 'Spike' Stent, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Mike Bozzi, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Andrew Watt, Producer, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Louis Bell, Producer, Keyboards, Piano, Recording Engineer, Bass Programming, Drum Programming, Programming, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel, ComposerLyricist - Austin Post, ComposerLyricist - Post Malone, Producer, Guitar, Vocals, Drum Programming, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2023 Mercury Records/Republic Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
Mark 'Spike' Stent, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Paul Lamalfa, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Mike Bozzi, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Billy Walsh, ComposerLyricist - Andrew Watt, Producer, Drums, Guitar, Bass, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Louis Bell, Producer, Keyboards, Piano, Bass Programming, Drum Programming, Programming, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Austin Post, ComposerLyricist - Post Malone, Producer, Guitar, Vocals, Programming, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Marco Sonzini, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Jed Jones, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 2023 Mercury Records/Republic Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
Max Martin, Producer, Guitar, Piano, Bass, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Rami Yacoub, Producer, Bass, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Mark 'Spike' Stent, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Mike Bozzi, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Billy Walsh, ComposerLyricist - Louis Bell, Producer, Keyboards, Recording Engineer, Bass Programming, Drum Programming, Programming, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel, ComposerLyricist - Austin Post, ComposerLyricist - Post Malone, Producer, Drums, Guitar, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2023 Mercury Records/Republic Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
Mark 'Spike' Stent, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Paul Lamalfa, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Mike Bozzi, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Billy Walsh, ComposerLyricist - Andrew Watt, Producer, Drums, Guitar, Bass, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Louis Bell, Producer, Keyboards, Piano, Bass Programming, Drum Programming, Programming, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Austin Post, ComposerLyricist - Post Malone, Producer, Guitar, Piano, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Marco Sonzini, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Jed Jones, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 2023 Mercury Records/Republic Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
David Campbell, String Arranger, AssociatedPerformer - Charlie Bisharat, Violin, AssociatedPerformer - Mark 'Spike' Stent, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Paul Lamalfa, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Sara Parkins, Violin, AssociatedPerformer - Mario De Leon, Violin, AssociatedPerformer - Rodney Wirtz, Viola, AssociatedPerformer - Philip Vaiman, Violin, AssociatedPerformer - Joel Pargman, Violin, AssociatedPerformer - Songa Lee, Violin, AssociatedPerformer - Michele Richards, Violin, AssociatedPerformer - Paula Hochhalter, Cello, AssociatedPerformer - Mike Bozzi, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Neil Samples, Violin, AssociatedPerformer - Billy Walsh, ComposerLyricist - Andrew Watt, Producer, Drums, Guitar, Bass, Drum, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Luke Maurer, Viola, AssociatedPerformer - Louis Bell, Producer, Keyboards, Piano, Bass Programming, Drum Programming, Programming, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Jacob Braun, Cello, AssociatedPerformer - Austin Post, ComposerLyricist - Post Malone, Producer, Guitar, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Marco Sonzini, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Jed Jones, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Linnea Powell, Viola, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2023 Mercury Records/Republic Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
GEORGE HAMILTON, Unknown, Other - Mark 'Spike' Stent, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Paul Lamalfa, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Chelsea West, Unknown, Other - Jason White, Unknown, Other - Mike Bozzi, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Andrew Watt, Producer, Drums, Guitar, Piano, Bass, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Dwanna Orange, Unknown, Other - Carmel Echols, Unknown, Other - Joe Dougherty, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Nikisha Grier, Unknown, Other - Louis Bell, Producer, Keyboards, Piano, Bass Programming, Drum Programming, Programming, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Michael Adkins, Unknown, Other - Austin Post, ComposerLyricist - Post Malone, Producer, Guitar, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Marco Sonzini, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Ashly Williams, Unknown, Other - Chelsea Miller, Unknown, Other - JeRonelle McGhee, Unknown, Other - Anthony Jawan, Unknown, Other - Amanda Adams, Unknown, Other - Jerel Duren, Unknown, Other - Herman Bryant III, Unknown, Other - Carl Foster, Unknown, Other - Lanita Smith, Unknown, Other - Nelle Rose, Unknown, Other - Alexandria Griffin, Unknown, Other - Jasmine Patton, Unknown, Other - Jajuan Glasper, Unknown, Other - Brooke Brewer, Unknown, Other - Kristin-Ilycia Lowe, Unknown, Other
℗ 2023 Mercury Records/Republic Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
David Campbell, Conductor, Strings Conductor - Charlie Bisharat, Violin, AssociatedPerformer - Mark 'Spike' Stent, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Paul Lamalfa, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Sara Parkins, Violin, AssociatedPerformer - Mario De Leon, Violin, AssociatedPerformer - Rodney Wirtz, Viola, AssociatedPerformer - Philip Vaiman, Violin, AssociatedPerformer - Joel Pargman, Violin, AssociatedPerformer - Songa Lee, Violin, AssociatedPerformer - Michele Richards, Violin, AssociatedPerformer - Paula Hochhalter, Cello, AssociatedPerformer - Mike Bozzi, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Neil Samples, Violin, AssociatedPerformer - Andrew Watt, Producer, Drums, Guitar, Bass, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Luke Maurer, Viola, AssociatedPerformer - Joe Dougherty, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Louis Bell, Producer, Piano, Programming, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Jacob Braun, Cello, AssociatedPerformer - Austin Post, ComposerLyricist - Post Malone, Producer, Guitar, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Marco Sonzini, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Linnea Powell, Viola, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2023 Mercury Records/Republic Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
Max Martin, Producer, Guitar, Keyboards, Piano, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Rami Yacoub, Producer, ComposerLyricist - Mark 'Spike' Stent, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Mike Bozzi, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Billy Walsh, ComposerLyricist - Louis Bell, Producer, Keyboards, Recording Engineer, Bass Programming, Drum Programming, Programming, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel, ComposerLyricist - Austin Post, ComposerLyricist - Post Malone, Producer, Drums, Guitar, Vocals, Bass, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2023 Mercury Records/Republic Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
Rami Yacoub, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Mark 'Spike' Stent, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Mike Bozzi, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Billy Walsh, ComposerLyricist - Louis Bell, Producer, Keyboards, Recording Engineer, Bass Programming, Drum Programming, Programming, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel, ComposerLyricist - Austin Post, ComposerLyricist - Post Malone, Producer, Guitar, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Jed Jones, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 2023 Mercury Records/Republic Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
GEORGE HAMILTON, Unknown, Other - Mark 'Spike' Stent, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Paul Lamalfa, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Chelsea West, Unknown, Other - Jason White, Unknown, Other - Mike Bozzi, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Kelsey Porter, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Andrew Watt, Producer, Drums, Guitar, Bass, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Dwanna Orange, Unknown, Other - Carmel Echols, Unknown, Other - Joe Dougherty, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Nikisha Grier, Unknown, Other - Louis Bell, Producer, Keyboards, Piano, Bass Programming, Drum Programming, Programming, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Michael Adkins, Unknown, Other - Austin Post, ComposerLyricist - Post Malone, Producer, Guitar, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Marco Sonzini, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Ashly Williams, Unknown, Other - Chelsea Miller, Unknown, Other - JeRonelle McGhee, Unknown, Other - Anthony Jawan, Unknown, Other - Amanda Adams, Unknown, Other - Jerel Duren, Unknown, Other - Herman Bryant III, Unknown, Other - Carl Foster, Unknown, Other - Lanita Smith, Unknown, Other - Nelle Rose, Unknown, Other - Alexandria Griffin, Unknown, Other - Jasmine Patton, Unknown, Other - Jajuan Glasper, Unknown, Other - Brooke Brewer, Unknown, Other - Kristin-Ilycia Lowe, Unknown, Other
℗ 2023 Mercury Records/Republic Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
Mark 'Spike' Stent, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Paul Lamalfa, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Anthony Johnson, Unknown, Other - James Connor, Unknown, Other - Mike Bozzi, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Teresa Davis, Unknown, Other - Andrew Watt, Producer, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Louis Bell, Producer, Piano, Recording Engineer, Drum Programming, Programming, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel, ComposerLyricist - Camille Grigsby, Unknown, Other - Jason McGee, Unknown, Other - Taneka Lemle, Unknown, Other - Vernon Burris, Unknown, Other - Tommy Turner, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Austin Post, ComposerLyricist - Post Malone, Producer, Drums, Guitar, Piano, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Marco Sonzini, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Marquee Perkins, Unknown, Other - Quishima Dixon, Unknown, Other - Jed Jones, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel, ComposerLyricist - Derrick Jenkins, Unknown, Other - Phylicia Hill, Unknown, Other - Michael Essex, Unknown, Other - Zachary Moore, Unknown, Other - Tiffany Commons, Unknown, Other - Corinthian Buffington, Unknown, Other - Cassandra Chism, Unknown, Other - Nicole Stevens, Unknown, Other - Braden Bursteen, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Natalie LaFourche, Unknown, Other - Brianna Lankford, Unknown, Other - Skyler Pugh, Unknown, Other - Shannon Pierre, Unknown, Other
℗ 2023 Mercury Records/Republic Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
Mark 'Spike' Stent, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Paul Lamalfa, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Mike Bozzi, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Andrew Watt, Producer, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Joe Dougherty, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Louis Bell, Producer, Programming, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Austin Post, ComposerLyricist - Post Malone, Producer, Guitar, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Marco Sonzini, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 2023 Mercury Records/Republic Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
GEORGE HAMILTON, Unknown, Other - Mark 'Spike' Stent, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Paul Lamalfa, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Chelsea West, Unknown, Other - Jason White, Unknown, Other - Mike Bozzi, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Kelsey Porter, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Andrew Watt, Producer, Drums, Guitar, Bass, Programming, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Dwanna Orange, Unknown, Other - Carmel Echols, Unknown, Other - Joe Dougherty, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Nikisha Grier, Unknown, Other - Louis Bell, Producer, Keyboards, Piano, Bass Programming, Drum Programming, Programming, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Michael Adkins, Unknown, Other - Austin Post, ComposerLyricist - Post Malone, Producer, Guitar, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Marco Sonzini, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Ashly Williams, Unknown, Other - Chelsea Miller, Unknown, Other - JeRonelle McGhee, Unknown, Other - Anthony Jawan, Unknown, Other - Amanda Adams, Unknown, Other - Jerel Duren, Unknown, Other - Herman Bryant III, Unknown, Other - Carl Foster, Unknown, Other - Lanita Smith, Unknown, Other - Nelle Rose, Unknown, Other - Alexandria Griffin, Unknown, Other - Jasmine Patton, Unknown, Other - Jajuan Glasper, Unknown, Other - Brooke Brewer, Unknown, Other - Kristin-Ilycia Lowe, Unknown, Other
℗ 2023 Mercury Records/Republic Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
Album review
Austin is the album that Post Malone hinted at for years. As close to being self-titled as possible, this is the most authentic and vulnerable he's sounded to date. Finally embracing the guitar-based, rock side of his personality, it's bound to be polarizing. On one hand, this set is a gift for fans of such pop-polished hits as "Circles" and "Sunflower" (as well as his online rock covers, like the Nirvana tribute he did in 2020). However, for listeners pining for those "White Iverson" days, this might be a jarring shift: there's no guest features or booming, trap-heavy production to be found (the closest he comes is on the bittersweet "Mourning" and the stomping "Texas Tea"). While Austin isn't a pure "rock" album or peppy "Posty-gone-bubblegum" exercise by any means, it's definitely Post Malone at his most mainstream-accessible and, beyond that, freer than anything he's done previously. Mr. Post is still sad and struggling with the trappings of fame and alcohol -- conveyed on a couple of Austin's sparse, dour moments ("Don't Understand" and "Green Thumb") -- but this time around, he's bloodletting with the help of a guitar, some synth-kissed production ("Speedometer"), and the occasional bit of country twang ("Hold My Breath"). Hit single "Chemical" is a breezy, pop punk-leaning surge of energy, while the midtempo "Too Cool to Die" borders on soft rock. The yearning indie pop of "Enough Is Enough" soars to the arena rafters, just as the wry closer, "Laugh It Off," could inspire a stadium full of lighters (or phone flashlights). Album standout "Something Real" is the true star of the show: swelling with the power of a backing choir and towering production on the chorus, the track pushes Posty's frustration to the point of bursting on tense verses that chart his various struggles. And just as his cries to the heavens break through the clouds, he drops a head-spinning, profane reference to "Für Elise" that's paired with a genius vocal run of said song. That's just one of many moments that'll stick in your head long after the album ends. Melodic and heartfelt, Austin surprises at nearly every turn, whether that's by an unexpected sonic detour or the simple fact that Post Malone has never sounded this fearless.
© Neil Z. Yeung /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 17 track(s)
- Total length: 00:51:39
- Main artists: Post Malone
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Mercury Records - Republic Records
- Genre: Pop/Rock Pop
© 2023 Mercury Records/Republic Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc. ℗ 2023 Mercury Records/Republic Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
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