Charlie smashed into the charts this year by contributing his vocals alongside Wiz Khalifa to the song of the year See You Again in tribute to the late Paul Walker. The record made history including the most streamed track ever on Spotify in a single day. He is releasing his highly anticipated debut album on January 22nd and has promised to his fans that it is well worth the wait. It comes preceded by the promotion of debut EP Some Type of Love.
The album also includes his recent chart topper Marvin Gaye which features the talented Megan Trainorhe track is an indicator of what to expect from the 11 other songs on the album such as Suffer and Know Your Name. The record also features his next single One Call Away, which follows the soulful pop genre with lyrics such as “Superman got nothing on me!” this is one for the ladies! The 23-year-old has been working day and night on the soundtrack in order to push his sound to perfection, “Whenever I start a new song, I always start with eight vocal tracks and one piano track. That’s how I write every song of mine,” Puth explained. The singer gave us the meaning behind the title Nine Track Mind – “I never seem to have just one thing on my mind. I always have music notes, and different song ideas running through my head at the same time.” Perfectly apt title then!
The album cover highlights a side profile of Charlie in a green shirt against a vivid yellow background- simple yet effective. The album is definitely not one to miss as rising star Charlie delivers 12 uplifting songs with his trademark piano interludes, this will be a perfect start to your 2016.
ROCKS RATING: ****
