Shawn Mendes' new album Shawn is officially here, and it's the singer/songwriter's "own personal medicine."
Shawn is Mendes' fifth full-length album, following 2020's Wonder, and showcases twelve songs, including the previously-released "Why Why Why," "Isn't That Enough," "Nobody Knows" and "Heart of Gold."
On Instagram, after the release of Shawn, along with a black and white image of himself, he wrote of his new release, "This album is about letting go of, and remembering who I am. It’s been my own personal medicine. I hope you love it."
Shawn was originally set to be released on October 18th, and when he had first announced his self-titled album, he shared in a message to fans:
"Music really can be medicine. 2 years ago I felt like I had absolutely no idea who I was. A year ago I couldn’t step into a studio without falling into complete panic. So to be here right now with 12 beautiful finished songs feels like such a gift. Honestly thank god for my friends and family. Life can be brutal but having a small group of people you deeply trust to walk you through makes it so much better. I have no idea how I would have made it through the last couple years let alone make an album without you.
He added, "All of my Friends and Family, thank you for loving on me so hard. And to you guys who have been so unbelievably supportive and patient and loving thank you from the bottom of my heart. I really hope you love this album, I do. I really really do. I hope it makes you feel warm and close to the earth like it does for me."