Shawn Mendes’ new album, “Shawn“, marks a challenging moment in his career as it debuts at No. 22 on the U.K. Albums Chart.
This is Mendes’ first studio album to miss the top 20 in the U.K., a surprising downturn for the Canadian pop star who has enjoyed chart success for nearly a decade.
Chart Performance Breakdown
- Mendes’ previous albums, like “Handwritten” (2015) and “Wonder” (2020), both peaked at No. 12.
- His most successful releases, “Illuminate” (2016) and “Shawn Mendes” (2018), reached No. 3, highlighting a stark contrast with the new release.
- “Shawn” performed better on specific charts:
- No. 7 on the Official Vinyl Albums chart.
- No. 8 on the Official Albums Sales chart.
- No. 62 on the Official Albums Streaming chart.
Competition and Decline
“Shawn” faced stiff competition, debuting behind notable releases:
- Linkin Park – From Zero (No. 1)
- Flo – Access All Areas (No. 3)
- Ateez – Golden Hour – Pt. 2 (No. 4)
Despite maintaining his global fan base, Mendes’ latest work has struggled to generate the same excitement as his earlier albums.
What’s Next for Mendes?
While “Shawn” might not have hit the same heights, it still showcases Mendes’ evolution as an artist.
With continued chart activity across vinyl and sales rankings, the album may find its audience over time.
