Handwritten cover

Handwritten

Shawn Mendes · 2015

70 min · 19 tracks · pop rock · folk-pop

A vibrant blend of heartfelt lyrics and catchy pop melodies that encapsulate youthful longing.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • catchy sing-alongs with friends
  • wave-like emotional pacing
  • heartfelt lyrics for reflection
  • uplifting moments of youthful nostalgia
  • live energy in every track

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification
  • dislike live performance elements

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on April 14, 2015, 'Handwritten' is Shawn Mendes' debut studio album following his viral success on Vine. Mendes was just 16 years old at the time, transitioning from a social media sensation to a serious pop artist with this album, which solidified his place in the music industry.
Stylistic neighbors
Ed Sheeran· James Bay· Charlie Puth

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Life of the Party 3:34
  • 2 Stitches 3:26
  • 3 Never Be Alone 3:35
  • 4 Kid in Love (live) 3:45
  • 5 I Don’t Even Know Your Name (live) 3:00
  • 6 Something Big 2:41
  • 7 Strings (live) 3:10
  • 8 Aftertaste (live) 2:49
  • 9 Air 3:14
  • 10 Crazy 3:11
  • 11 A Little Too Much (live) 3:07
  • 12 This Is What It Takes 3:50
  • 13 I Know What You Did Last Summer 3:44
  • 14 Act Like You Love Me 3:25
  • 15 Running Low 4:35
  • 16 Memories 3:53
  • 17 Don't Want Your Love 2:51
  • 18 Lost 3:17
  • 19 Handwritten Demos 9:00

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