5SOS5
| 5 Seconds of Summer
5SOS5
5SOS5 is the fifth studio album by Australian pop rock band 5 Seconds of Summer, released on 23 September 2022 through BMG Rights Management. It was preceded by the release of the singles "Complete Mess", "Take My Hand", "Me Myself & I", "Blender" and "Older" (featuring Sierra Deaton). The track list was revealed on 10 May 2022, while the album was announced alongside the release of "Me Myself & I" on 11 May 2022. -Wikipedia
Critic Reviews
Show All-
The Indiependent
5SOS5 is a beautifully hand-crafted album, symbolising eleven years of the band’s musical experience. It curates the strength of Luke, Ashton, Michael and Calum’s friendship, and the memories and experiences of love, experiencing hardship and growing older. This is an album that experiments not only with sound instrumentally, but with powerful poetic lyricism, whilst giving both Calum and Michael more of a spotlight. It shows us all that 5SOS will never stop striving to be their best selves. This album really is their best work up to date and can only be a promising sign of what’s to come with their sixth record. Even if you are not a fan, this album will be sure to make you love 5SOS’s music.
-
The Harvard Crimson
Nevertheless, “5SOS5” is a testament to the growth and musical talent of 5 Seconds of Summer. The album marks the band's first independent release, as well as Clifford’s first go as producer for almost the entire album. While it doesn’t present the same cohesion as “CALM,” “5SOS5” shows off of a mix of surefire hits and experimental feelers, promising further growth and exploration in the band’s future.
-
The Simmons Voice
“5SOS5” is an incredible experience that flips reality on its edge by transporting listeners into a world where they can just focus on the music being played rather than the outside world.
-
The Post
‘5SOS5’ keeps things light, renew’s 5 Seconds of Summer’s sound.
-
Daily Bruin
While “5SOS5” mostly succeeds in showcasing its members’ singing talents, it fails in some crucial areas, as demonstrated by a few questionable lyrical decisions and its absence of edgy instrumentals. Though this shift could be emblematic of the band’s sonic evolution, it is likely not the traditional edgy, rock-centric 5SOS sound early fans were excitedly expecting. 5 Seconds of Summer shine brightest when allowed to explore their rock influences, but may ultimately take fans through “Moodswings” due to their failure to explore more of their signature sounds in “5SOS5.”
-
Wayland Student Press
At the end of the day, the album was not what I was expecting, but I’m overjoyed by the result. It creates a whole new sound for the band and listeners. It’s nice to see the band not “strip-back” any of their songs, and truly create an album for themselves, rather than for their management company. Overall, this album is not my favorite 5 Seconds of Summer album ever, but it was great nonetheless.
-
Melodic Magazine
5SOS5 is 5 Seconds of Summer’s most cohesive and outstanding album to date. Each track seamlessly transitions into the next, even with a total of 19 songs. After 10 years as a band, 5 Seconds of Summer continues to improve on their previous works. 5SOS5 is just that; a carefully-crafted album showcasing the band’s maturity both personally and musically into the style they have now mastered.
-
Clash Magazine
In short, 5SOS5 shakes out to feel like their most cohesive and impressive work to date. They have finally found their niche within atmospheric pop, even though the influences they draw on suggest their sound is set to expand even further, and as one of the most successful musical acts in Australian history, they’ve had an undeniable growth. The carefully crafted record, which is sonically their best when it comes to poetic lyricism and intricate production, realistically captures their ten years of experience and proves that stepping out of your comfort zone and taking risks can pay off. 5 Seconds of Summer have truly done themselves proud with this one.
-
The Bu-Buzz
All of these songs are set with the same backdrop of music that is larger than life. You’re no longer on Earth when you’re listening to the album, but somewhere different. Somewhere more at peace. This is demonstrated in the album’s artwork, where figures of the members are outlined and set against a horizon. It’s quite fitting, as this album lifts you up and makes you never want to come back down.
-
Commedia
“5SOS5” is the band’s best work to date. While their older music is definitely nostalgic for me, this album proves how when a band stays together for the majority of their lives and becomes best friends, they can create pure magic in the studio. I sincerely hope there is more to come from 5SOS, but if not, “5SOS5” would create a perfect full-circle moment from their self-titled debut album.
-
When the Horn Blows
The growth from their fourth album 'CALM' and '5SOS5' is unbelievable. Poetic lyricism and intricate production go hand in hand, showing the world that 5SOS is thriving and enjoying the high. There are times when everything falls into place perfectly – 5SOS5 is no exception as it’s the album everyone, including the band, has been waiting for.
-
Nerds and Beyond
5 Seconds of Summer Album Is Full of Bright Nods of Nostalgia and New Beginnings.
-
The Line of Best Fit
The Australian four-piece may be on album number five, but it’s the first one they’ve produced independently. Testament to their skill, the result is an immersive and cohesive project, showing that these boys know exactly what they’re doing.
-
Her Campus
This album is one that I’d recommend to anyone. It has beautiful lyrics that tell stories and draw emotions from the listener. Taking the time to really appreciate all that went into the album has given me a chance to really understand the excitement fans have about this album.
-
Empoword Journalism
Indeed, 5SOS5 is the band’s most impressive release to date.
-
Bummer Brews
5SOS5 oozes with a unique nostalgia and emotion that fans have grown accustomed to over the years, but with a fresh, new sound for the group. The album is a collection of powerful, meaningful tracks that blend together to form the perfect love letter to the group’s long history together.
-
The Tower
Overall, I definitely think this album is worth a listen. Despite the underwhelming storyline of the album in its entirety, the songs were extremely well-crafted and creative.
-
AllMusic
Back in 2014 when 5 Seconds of Summer were a punky boy-band upstart opening for One Direction, the Australian quartet's name evoked a sun-soaked blast of irreverent teen giddiness -- like cranking Green Day's Dookie out of your car's speakers on the final trip to the beach with your friends before school started. As they've matured and embraced more elements of contemporary pop and electronic dance music, the group's name has felt more akin to spending languid days in one's room or walking the beach alone after a rough breakup. It's a particularly ruminative and introspective vibe they sink into on their streamlined fifth album, 2022's wryly titled 5SOS5.
Rate This Album and Leave Your Comments