I'm listening to the album so here's some shorthand notes on each song as I listen. my opinion means nothing in the grand scheme of things, but i'm sharing anyways.
intro: still in love with her. I wish she was longer.
wonder: still very big, very full
higher: kinda slaps. but I probably won't add to my Playlist.
24 hours: sweet, succinct. this boy must really be in love to want to move in with someone like this.
teach me how to love: no surprise this is the fan favorite. she's fun and a little risqué. he should've said fuck.
call my friends: almost made me wish I had friends then I remembered who I was. we love to see platonic love. might be my favorite in a few weeks.
dream: a little cheesy but suppose that's shawn. but I do enjoy the chord progression in the chorus.
song for no one: no surprise this is my favorite right off the top. i'm always alone, often deliberately.
monster: i like what she's saying i'm just not that into her production. could have put a bridge where all those da dada das are.
305: ah the-driving-on-the-coastline song. i like this brand of song. my head is wagging. fun guitar/synth/idk.
always been you: okay trumpet section. simple lyrics. i enjoy the rise and fall with instrumentals and vocals.
piece of you: eeehhhh she's a little too toxic for me. but I'm not the kind that likes a possessive guy.
look up at stars: this will be really cool in concert with all the cellphone lights. kinda wish she stayed soft all the way through.
can't imagine: very very nice close, stays acoustic all the way to the end. sounds like he wrote it looking out the window. not a fan of the premise.
all in all, he did what he said he was gonna do. lots of love songs and a smattering of introspection. i'm glad he has someone but i don't vibe with the undertones of songs like piece of you and can't imagine. makes me feel iffy about love in general. but you know, my heartlessness knows no bounds now that i've been more or less socially isolated for the last nine months. i imagine everyone is having a different experiences with this album.
