” Distracted feels both funny and wounded
Mona Lindgren (guitar/bass)
resulting in a dynamic album that resonates with both longtime fans and newcomers alike
blending introspective lyrics with his signature energetic flow
The additional content in the deluxe edition
Illuminate Volume 1 ” Distracted feels both funnyShawn Mendess Illuminate is his second studio album, released on September 23, 2016, and it pushes his sound from teen acousticpop toward a more mature, John Mayerinfluenced mix of pop, soul, and bluesrock. Built largely around electric and acoustic guitars, live drums, and warmer, less polished production than Handwritten, the album leans into midtempo grooves and big, emotive choruses across tracks like Treat You Better, Mercy, Theres Nothing Holdin