It’s been a long time coming but the moment has finally arrived for this breakout artist to release a full studio album. Skyrocketed by the success of his hit single ‘See You Again’ – with the help of a certain Wiz Khalifa – Charlie Puth has followers who will be very ecstatic to listen to what’s new from this artist.
The American singer-songwriter and producer whose music is a mix of pop, doo-woop and R&B took his time. The new album teases his audiences with EPs and collaborations with artists like Meghan Trainor and pop sensation Selena Gomez.
A Berklee College of Music alumnus, Puth is a skilled pianist and record producer and it’s no surprise that he was hands-on all the way in the creation of his ‘Nine Track Mind’.
With an additional four more tracks, this 13-track album is a musical love letter – personal, emotional and honest minus all the mushy terms of endearment.
Kicking off with the album’s first single, ‘One Call Away,’ Puth serenades us with a promising message that even Superman can’t beat (listen to the song and you’ll get it).
Next is the heart-pounding ‘Dangerously’ that pulls one’s heartstrings with a powerful combination of chorus and catchy tune. The groovy hit ‘Marvin Gaye’ follows right after and slows down with ‘Losing My Mind’ which is a reflective single about finding oneself outside a relationship. This is then succeeded by the infectious ‘We Don’t Talk Anymore’ featuring Selena Gomez in a duet that is predicted to be a chart-topper
The album shifts in mood and consistently sustains a melodic mood with the singles ‘My Gospel’, ‘Up All Night’ and ‘Left Right Left’. ‘Then There’s You’ which courts your heart with a message to appreciate your unique beauty and ‘Suffer’ which unravels Puth’s weakness for love. ‘As You Are’ and ‘Some Type of Love’ fill those voids and give us a feeling of true acceptance. The album ends with of course ‘See You Again,’ a farewell bid ‘til the next one by Puth.
Puth’s timing could not have been better and unlike many other artists he has finished his college (and in music for that matter). This goes to show that staying in school is still cool among some musicians and has worked well in Puth’s favour. If you are a romantic or a pop crooner this album will not disappoint.
