Voice Notes
Charlie Puth · 2018
44 min · 13 tracks · contemporary R&B
Catchy melodies and slick production intertwine with heartfelt lyrics in this polished pop-R&B blend.
Top tracks — play these first
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Attention — This track features a compelling bassline and explores themes of unreciprocated love, showcasing Puth's knack for catchy hooks and relatable lyrics.
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How Long — With its smooth production and introspective lyrics about trust and betrayal, this song highlights Puth's ability to blend emotion with commercial appeal.
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Done for Me — This collaboration with Kehlani combines their vocal chemistry with a fresh take on heartbreak, illustrating Puth's versatility as an artist.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases polished production and catchy melodies but follows familiar pop-R&B templates.
What we noticed
- The first five tracks maintain a consistent mid-tempo groove, while the latter half introduces more varied tempos and emotional dynamics.
- Several songs feature layered vocal harmonies that create a rich texture, particularly in the choruses.
- The album frequently employs a call-and-response structure between Puth's lead vocals and backing vocals, enhancing engagement.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady, consistent energy levels
- emotional storytelling throughout
- catchy hooks and melodies
- engaging, relatable themes
- for daily routines
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Voice Notes solidified Puth's reputation with hits like 'Attention' and a cohesive sound.
- Career context
- Released on May 11, 2018, Voice Notes is Charlie Puth’s second studio album, following his successful debut, Nine Track Mind. By this point, Puth had solidified himself as a prominent figure in contemporary pop music, building on the success of hits like One Call Away and Attention.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Shawn Mendes· Justin Bieber· Tori Kelly
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Way I Am 3:06
- 2 Attention 3:29
- 3 LA Girls 3:17
- 4 How Long 3:21
- 5 Done for Me 3:00
- 6 Patient 3:11
- 7 If You Leave Me Now 4:03
- 8 BOY 4:23
- 9 Slow It Down 3:10
- 10 Change 3:38
- 11 Somebody Told Me 3:36
- 12 Empty Cups 2:51
- 13 Through It All 3:26
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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