Voicenotes

rjchristopher27

This album does not get the respect it deserves. Say what you want about Charlie now, but this was him at his best. A genuinely great pop album with a 90’s flare, the production excites and the vocals float over top. This is one of my favorites in the contemporary pop genre. Favs: all

Ryan1Nunez

I’ll be honest…before Voicenotes, I didn’t fully get the hype around Charlie Puth. The radio hits were catchy, sure, but they didn’t convince me I needed to sit through a full album. Voicenotes is what changed that. This record feels like Charlie stepping into his producer bag for real. The ‘80s-inspired grooves, the tight basslines, the glossy synths and it’s clear he’s obsessed with the craft. Songs like “Attention” and “How Long” (still elite pop records) showcase how sharp his ear is for melody and rhythm. You can hear the musicality in every layer, and as a music fan, that attention to detail won me over. That said, not every track hits equally hard. A few songs blend together in the middle, and emotionally it doesn’t always go as deep as it could. Sometimes the vibe carries more weight than the storytelling. Still, Voicenotes turned me from a casual listener into someone who actually pays attention when Charlie drops. It’s sleek, funky pop with real musicianship behind it — not perfect, but strong enough to convert me.

nme

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