• Record Label: Island
  • Release Date: Dec 4, 2020
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  1. Dec 9, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Álbum horrible y genérico para esta pasiva que se retire ya las canciones se oyen a fine line version plagio se quiere parecer a su patrón diosry styles pero no le queda Expand
  2. Dec 9, 2020
    0
    he doesn't take any chances, he's doing the same thing, he really needs to look for new sounds. I get very angry because women need to be innovating with each album and men always in the same thing
  3. Dec 9, 2020
    2
    PIOR ÁLBUM DA CARREIRA.
    MÚSICAS ESTÃO CADA VZ MAIS CHATAS, NÃO É UM DISCO QUE VC OUVE TODO NUM MESMO MOMENTO POR NÃO CAUSAR CURIOSIDADE. ENFIM, UM ÁLBUM TOTALMENTE SEM SAL.
  4. Dec 9, 2020
    0
    um álbum preguiçoso, sem vida e sem alma. Shawn tenda fazer algo diferente depois de todos os álbuns quase idênticos e mesmo assim cai na mesmice e mediocridade.
  5. Dec 9, 2020
    1
    esse sem dúvidas é o segundo pior álbum dele, não sei como os fãs tem a coragem de falar que é o melhor, esse álbum é podre e uma vergonha.
  6. Dec 9, 2020
    10
    Beautiful album. Lyrically and sonically. The sons all have surprising plot twists. Beautiful composition and producing.
  7. Dec 9, 2020
    10
    A wonderful, amazing album, love it with all of my heart. His best album to date.
  8. Dec 9, 2020
    4
    Péssimo. Como sempre ele entregando coisas básicas e sem inovações. Será que a Zélia Ducan masculina vai conseguir sobreviver a essa era?
  9. Dec 9, 2020
    10
    I'm in love with this album, everything is perfect on this album. I can say that it is my new favorite album of his.
  10. Dec 8, 2020
    0
    Same sound, boring like the others. I don’t feel anything new so I didn’t like it
  11. Dec 8, 2020
    10
    o MELHOR ÁLBUM DO ANO. Quem fala mal é fâ de diva pop que só faz farofa. Shawn como sempre servindo qualidade e compondo o próprio album, a surra nas divas pops que trabalham com deus e o mundo pra fazer um album generico pra hitar no tico teco
  12. Dec 8, 2020
    10
    This is a beautiful album filled with surprises from one record to another. It's a big departure from his past albums and shows his growth. It's filled with influences from past decades from Frankie Valley to the Beatles to Michael Jackson to Bruno Mars. Drum swells, synthesizers, and orchestras add to the grandiose feeling of album, while the lyrics remain intimate and vulnerable. TheThis is a beautiful album filled with surprises from one record to another. It's a big departure from his past albums and shows his growth. It's filled with influences from past decades from Frankie Valley to the Beatles to Michael Jackson to Bruno Mars. Drum swells, synthesizers, and orchestras add to the grandiose feeling of album, while the lyrics remain intimate and vulnerable. The production is amazing, and Mendes shows that he has a creative vision of where he wants his music to go. Expand
  13. Dec 8, 2020
    10
    This album is clearly his best by far. It feels like a cinematic experience and showcases an enormous evolution in his music. I'm very proud!
  14. Dec 8, 2020
    3
    As letras são muito fracas, repetitivas, não traz nada muito inovador, as melodias se constroem bem porém a letra não acompanha.
  15. Dec 8, 2020
    10
    I've loved every single song. It's pure perfection, both lyrically and sonically.
  16. Dec 8, 2020
    10
    This album is absolutely amazing! The lyrics is awesome, the vibes, the music... just everything.
  17. Dec 8, 2020
    10
    This album is the best and like Camila(Shawn's girlfriend) said in the In Wonder documentary on Netlfix this album like all of the songs they really sound like his hearth and how he feels right now. Personally one of my favorite songs from the album has to be Piece Of You and that's because i get Bruno Mars vibes from it and it just sounds so good and it has cheeky lyrics as well.
  18. Dec 8, 2020
    10
    This is Shawn's most mature work by far. I've loved his music ever since his first album and I've never been more satisfied by his art before Wonder came into the picture. It's a masterpiece.
  19. Dec 7, 2020
    1
    After all the experiences he had on his self-titled album tour, this record still sounds the same. No artistic growth, no great lyricism, just plain pop songs with mediocre harmony and cliché melody.
  20. Dec 7, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is just a boring, sleepy, album just trying to show how much he loves Cabila. There are no risks sonically, He tried to add a synthy aesthetic but it fails hard. The climaxes are mostly predicable and ones like on the song 305 just jump in your face and try to make you interested in them. Anytime that I do hear anything interesting going in with the background, it’s mixed so poorly that I just have to work with the vocals. Except the lyrics mostly talk about how much he loves Cabila, especially by the end of the album. The songs where he tries to talk about the uncertainty of his career, his “dark” side, it ends up sounding too safe and the problems that he’s faced with don’t do anything to interest me. By the end of the record he just stops trying and he tops it all of with that stupid line in the end, “Cool, that’s good for now”. It sounds so plastic, and if you want to still argue about how authentic this album actually is, the deluxe and holiday deluxe editions are out already and people are gonna eat it up. Expand
  21. Dec 7, 2020
    10
    Com o Wonder, Shawn entregou um dos melhores álbuns do ano e o melhor de sua carreira. Fica claro o amadurecimento artístico dele através das composições e da sonoridade explorada no álbum, misturando sons de baixo com sintetizadores, fazendo uma harmonia perfeita com a mistura de diferentes instrumentos. A produção ficou sensacional e os vocais continuam ótimos como de costume. Os grandesCom o Wonder, Shawn entregou um dos melhores álbuns do ano e o melhor de sua carreira. Fica claro o amadurecimento artístico dele através das composições e da sonoridade explorada no álbum, misturando sons de baixo com sintetizadores, fazendo uma harmonia perfeita com a mistura de diferentes instrumentos. A produção ficou sensacional e os vocais continuam ótimos como de costume. Os grandes destaques do álbum ficam com a faixa-título Wonder, Higher, que clama para ser o próximo single, e a majestosa Dream. Expand
  22. Dec 7, 2020
    0
    Throughout the years shawn has been putting out music that is just missing something, this time with the album “wonder” he literally exceeded the limits of mediocrity and lameness!!!!
    The album is boring af and just terrible overall.
  23. Dec 7, 2020
    10
    esse album ta perfeito e muito fora do estilo de música que ele costumava lançar
  24. Dec 5, 2020
    0
    Esse álbum não é ruim, é péssimo. Se eu fosse ele teria vergonha dessas composições , para um artista da idade dele esperava muito mais. Falta maturidade, relevância e identidade. Apenas a Intro que achei muito boa, , o resto são músicas que, de longe dá para perceber que é do Shawn, porque sempre é a mesma coisa sem graça de sempre, até tem uma ou duas animadas que salvam esse álbum,Esse álbum não é ruim, é péssimo. Se eu fosse ele teria vergonha dessas composições , para um artista da idade dele esperava muito mais. Falta maturidade, relevância e identidade. Apenas a Intro que achei muito boa, , o resto são músicas que, de longe dá para perceber que é do Shawn, porque sempre é a mesma coisa sem graça de sempre, até tem uma ou duas animadas que salvam esse álbum, Bom, espero que o Shawn se encontre na música e faça algo a altura do talento dele, porque ele tem muito potencial, mas não sabe usar Expand
  25. Dec 7, 2020
    10
    Tanto a sonoridade, quando o visual é estética estão incríveis, o melhor trabalho dele.
  26. Dec 7, 2020
    6
    I love Shawn Mendes, and I really wanted to like this album, but many of the lyrics lack complexity. Sorry Sean! and all those others that like/love the album. I thought his previous album was really great with a variety of sounds and experiences. I think his romance with Camellia Cabello is fantastic, but the album being mostly about her makes the album a bit monotonous. I enjoy theI love Shawn Mendes, and I really wanted to like this album, but many of the lyrics lack complexity. Sorry Sean! and all those others that like/love the album. I thought his previous album was really great with a variety of sounds and experiences. I think his romance with Camellia Cabello is fantastic, but the album being mostly about her makes the album a bit monotonous. I enjoy the songs, Wonder and Monster. The intro is also really good. I think there's a few other good songs, but I prefer to listen to his Shawn Mendes album (album #3). Expand
  27. Dec 6, 2020
    2
    I love Shawn as a person but he needs a new personality for his music career. He is a talented person but he keeps making the same music. We asked for originality before the release of his highly anticipated lead single "Wonder". He shocked me with the song, Album is overall great, not his worst but also not the best work. Only two songs are different than the other ones and I think if heI love Shawn as a person but he needs a new personality for his music career. He is a talented person but he keeps making the same music. We asked for originality before the release of his highly anticipated lead single "Wonder". He shocked me with the song, Album is overall great, not his worst but also not the best work. Only two songs are different than the other ones and I think if he makes them singles, he will get the coins. I'm kinda disappointed about the whole thing because the album is not showing any growth I was waiting. He is telling the same thing always: boy is lost, trying to find the girl, boy loves the girl but they cant love each other happily. We heard this story, we need another. I hope he finds his path with SM5. Expand
  28. Dec 6, 2020
    10
    Wonder is Shawn's most experimental album, which is what makes it so amazing! From start to finish it is an album full of tracks that make you feel like your in a movie. Each track has such a dreamy or epic feeling to it! The album is so cohesive because each track fits into the sonic soundscape that is wonder! All in all amazing album!
  29. Dec 6, 2020
    10
    he did an amazing job with this album, he tried different styles and I think is one of his best albums
  30. Dec 6, 2020
    10
    The best Shawn Mendes's album so far. Brilliant! Perfect vocals and transcendental instrumentals. Dream and Wonder sound like heaven. Can't wait for the tour to listen this piece of art live!!
  31. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    Wonder is without a doubt Shawn's best body of work the album literally has no skips and every song could be a single I am so proud of him
  32. Dec 6, 2020
    5
    Album bem mediano
    Melhor faixa: Wonder
    O pior álbum dele, genérico
    Perto de outros albums que foram lançados este ano, ela passa dispercebido!
  33. Dec 6, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Eu amei o álbum pq o álbum é maravilhoso simplesmente maravilhoso Shawn Mendes é simplesmente Perfeito eu amei muito o álbum dele Expand
  34. Dec 6, 2020
    0
    Escribir algo original al parecer nunca es una opción para la copia hipster y más canadiense de Justin Bieber. Caer en la ridiculez de lo románticamente empalagoso no hará que tenga buena música. Trabajar para mejorar, no para aprovecharse de una imagen nada innovadora. Mal intento.
  35. Dec 6, 2020
    5
    Admito que a instrumentação é interessante, mas e só isso, os vocais e as composições seguem uma linha reta de emoções e criatividade muito rasas.
  36. Dec 6, 2020
    4
    shawn tenia un concepto que se veia prometedor, pero musicalemente es una mezcla de sus trabajos anteriores, la colaboracion con justin bieber le dara el impulso de ser exitosa.
  37. Dec 6, 2020
    10
    He mix’s rock and and pop with disco so well and creates his best work to date while sounding confident and in love
  38. Dec 6, 2020
    3
    How is he 4 albums in and still has no idea what his sound is, this is varying degrees of mediocre forgettable pop.
  39. Dec 4, 2020
    0
    Album sin novedades, lo mismo de siempre, aburrido, letras con tematica depresiva, manipuladora, se victimiza, no hay nada que rescatar
  40. Dec 6, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Same as last time, repetitive with no artistic growth. The writing is ok at best Expand
  41. Dec 6, 2020
    10
    Ótimo álbum, só queria que a intro fosse uma música pq eu adorei. Mas todas estão ótimas, não tem nenhuma que eu não tenha gostado.
  42. Dec 5, 2020
    10
    his most experimental and exciting work to date. I love the fact that beginning a song you won’t necessarily know what it is like sonically.
  43. Dec 5, 2020
    0
    Aburrido. Todas las canciones muy parecidas. Me gustó mucho el anterior álbum, pero este está horrible.
  44. Dec 5, 2020
    10
    It’s a very good album for sure. the growth he showed and the pen game he played, I love it so much. my favorite album of his.
  45. Dec 5, 2020
    0
    Me esperaba algo más, lo sentí repetitivo y un tanto aburrido. No hay nada memorable que resaltar.
  46. Dec 5, 2020
    8
    basically I guess that is really good that Shawn didn't wanna fixate on one style or two But it will definitely takes time for our fans to get used to it.
  47. Dec 5, 2020
    10
    Amazing Album, especially after a 2nd listen.. Skme songs take 2-3 listens to really appreciate .. Different from every other album he has put out!
  48. Dec 5, 2020
    10
    Not only an album about love but enjoyable track by track, will be one of my favorites of all time
  49. Dec 5, 2020
    10
    o trabalho do shawn tá perfeito, ótima melodia, ótimas composições, é o álbum da carreira!
  50. Dec 5, 2020
    10
    A MASTERPIECE, this album is amazing and I think it’s my favorite album ever
  51. Dec 5, 2020
    10
    maravilhoso! a produção de cada música está incrível e muito bem pensados, é perceptível o cuidado com cada detalhe. eu realmente amei. incrível em todos os aspectos
  52. Dec 5, 2020
    10
    Perfeito sem defeitos amo mais que tudo. Shawn mendes entregou tudo nesse álbum.
  53. Dec 5, 2020
    10
    Shawn nos mostra literalmente sua alma neste álbum. Um conceito totalmente novo e completamente diferente de todos os outros que ele já fez.
  54. Dec 5, 2020
    10
    Best album I've ever heard in my entire life! Each song is a different and incredible feeling. I'm in love with this album! Shawn and his team did a lot on this album.
  55. Dec 5, 2020
    10
    is a incrible álbum. all of The songs was amazing. Is a masterpiece, shawn made a good job with this
  56. Dec 5, 2020
    0
    Esse menino não tem um pingo de personalidade, vive agora a sombra de um relacionamento fake, uma pena, talentoso mas não sabe desenvolver e inovar dentro do próprio nicho.
  57. Dec 5, 2020
    10
    Álbum está realmente incrível, trouxe ótimas composições e produções. Wonder e Monster foram ótimas amostras.
  58. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. THIS ALBUM IS A MASTERPIECE!! It feels like shawn finally found himself!! I’m so proud and i love it very much Expand
  59. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    Esse álbum tá incrível, diferente de tudo que ele já fez, com uma produção e vocais perfeitos. Realmente se superou e é de longe o seu melhor álbum. Amei.
  60. Dec 5, 2020
    10
    Teach me how to love is a bop. Can't stop listing this album. The production is amazing.
  61. Dec 5, 2020
    10
    It’s an amazing album and Shawn’s voice is really great
    Adorable lyrics&music
    It has super nice vibes There are some songs that literally sounds like heaven
    I hardly recommend hearing it
  62. Dec 5, 2020
    10
    wonderful production, the lyrics are very honest and good too, not only explores love themes but also other aspects, sonically his best album for sure, love the growth, especially in vocals. also glad to know that shawn has co-written/written all of the songs and has co-produced them too, i think he is very underrated as a musician and as a vocalist.
  63. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's an amazing album , The production is very good and 60-70s . Shawn is growing as an artist . Expand
  64. Dec 5, 2020
    1
    The melodies in some of the tracks are good, but mostly the album lacks depth and clarity. The lyrics are not especially profound or anything, and do not strike as something that is very special. The vocals aren't that great and the whole concept isn't something that was super important to present during these trying times. They could be much better, in my opinion. It's just one of thoseThe melodies in some of the tracks are good, but mostly the album lacks depth and clarity. The lyrics are not especially profound or anything, and do not strike as something that is very special. The vocals aren't that great and the whole concept isn't something that was super important to present during these trying times. They could be much better, in my opinion. It's just one of those easily forgettable pop albums about a lover. Expand
  65. Dec 5, 2020
    0
    Showed no growth or progress at all. Very lazy and boring. Very repetitive and just simping over Kamila. Worst of 2020.
  66. Dec 5, 2020
    10
    A very nice wonderful work. There’s calm songs as they’re songs which are bops. It’s such a lovely different album. His best so far in my opinion
  67. Dec 4, 2020
    0
    why writing same songs which kinda sounds same . it doesnt sound like written by a grown man but sime 12 year olds.
  68. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    The album is very different among his first 3 albums. I have seen growth and confidence while listening to the album. I recommend Teach Me How To Love, higher, 305 and the rest of the album.
  69. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    This album it's like a master piece. Every single sound, every single lyric. Everything in It It's just amazing. Shawn literally changed and evolutioned for better. You can feel his freedom un every single song, I just loved it
  70. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    Best album from shawn mendes yet!
    Each song has it's own vibe and each one is a masterpiece
    It also doesn't sound like your typical pop music album, it has exotic melodies and rhythms. Love it.
  71. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    Shawn is amazing, his songwriting only gets better and with wonder it was no surprise he outdid himself in every way
  72. Dec 4, 2020
    3
    The lyrics seem to be written by a 12-year-old boy who is in love and not by a 22-year-old man who is in love, there are good but very repetitive rhythms, each song is like a continuation of the previous one. one in terms of pace. What I can highlight is that his voice improved a lot, but the album itself is a bit null in terms of rhythms and lyrics except for one song or another.
  73. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    Such a wonderful album. I love it. The lyrics and productions are simply amazing.
  74. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    It’s his best album and honestly it’s definitely on my top 3 of best albums of 2020.
  75. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    Definitely an insane album. More than a music album, it's a complete experience in the world entitled "wonderland". Impeccable instruments and vocals. Wonder is wonderful!
  76. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    Is amazing,all is perfect.This is diferent a her others albums and i really loved
  77. Dec 4, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Shawn crea un nuevo ritmo y aún aclara de porque aún merece estar dentro de la música. Expand
  78. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    This album is a masterpiece!! Shawn is such a genius. There is not a single song that would leave me indifferent. The album is a bit retro at the same time (can't imagine, song for no one) and also very relevant sound and vibe as in higher, call my friends, piece of you. Shawn exceeded all my expectations, the vocals are beyond praise, the music and lyrics are the best I've ever seen.
  79. Dec 4, 2020
    0
    Nothing innovative, the same formula as always, sounds to the same debut album in a remastered version, for when reinvention? The iconic? Something that makes it unique. Until that moment comes, he won't stop being just a pretty guy.
  80. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    this álbum is amazing! thanks for it shawn!! his voice is so good. I love this man!
  81. Dec 4, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Too much toxicity in this album, I can't handle it. That guy makes me sick. Expand
  82. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    a beautiful well written love story and exploration of love. so so ethereal and lively. the definition of falling in love and being so unbelievably enthralled in happiness in love. so so proud of shawn for his undeniable masterpiece
  83. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    One of the bests albums of the 2020. Just amazing. I love the lyrics, his voice, everything. He showed his emotions in a way that he didn’t before. 10/10
  84. Dec 4, 2020
    0
    Más de lo mismo, a este tipo lo siguen por su atractivo físico, ya que su música deja MUCHÍSIMO que desear.
  85. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El mejor album de shawn amo todas las canciones de Wonder. Dream y Teach me how to love son las mejores Expand
  86. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    Wonder is by far Shawn’s best album, the diversity of the songs and the beautifully thought out lyrics are what makes me know that this will be an album I won’t ever forget, it is one of the albums I’ll play until the day I die. He’s evolved since his last album, he’s finally learned to become free and not care what others think, he sounds happy.
  87. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    Amazing. Honestly i’m surprised. I’m glad he’s trying different sounds. As he should when you get older in the music business and it takes a while for artists to find their sound. This album much different from the rest of his discography. For those who keep saying he’s mediocre are the same people who listen to his radio hits and ignore his album. I still believe he can give us more thanAmazing. Honestly i’m surprised. I’m glad he’s trying different sounds. As he should when you get older in the music business and it takes a while for artists to find their sound. This album much different from the rest of his discography. For those who keep saying he’s mediocre are the same people who listen to his radio hits and ignore his album. I still believe he can give us more than this. I saw on genius that wrote all of his songs and worked with the same produces for almost every track. What I would do instead if you want people to show that you’ve evolved is work with different producers on every track. So you aren’t stuck in the same limbo. I’m impressed I just miss the shawn mendes where he was deep in his lyrics like his best album handwritten. I’m glad he found love, but to me the best shawn is the heart broken shawn mendes. I hope one day he can prove people wrong and write an album that will blow everyone away! He still needs time evolve because he is still young in the industry. I will keep an eye out for Shawn Mendes because I know one day he will win a grammy for an amazing album and I can’t wait for that day. Like i said before work with different producers and different songwriters on one album that album will be massive hit. Expand
  88. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    Wonder isn’t just an album, it’s a cultural reset, a reason to breathe, an escape from this cruel world filled with thieves. It’s art, the first gift you open on Xmas, a hug from a loved one, everything you’ve ever wanted, everything you need! #StreamWonder
  89. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    The songs are amazing! So particular and Captivating
    They are totally different from those of his old repertoire or any other work, talk about love, freedom and have a good vibe
    We can see Shawn talking about being in love and handed over to someone
    I really recommend!
  90. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    PERFECTTTTTTT !!!!!!!!! iiiihih87h7gg9t8cxr6z46xcv7bhj9jhjiopppplllllllkkkljh8h8h8
  91. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    It's just incredible! It's unlike anything he's ever done, I found it super innovative. The songs transmit an inexplicable energy. I loved!
  92. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    the album is wonderful, each letter and each rhythm brings great energy! The musical arrangements are perfect! Thank you for that masterpiece Shawn!
  93. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    This album made me fly to beautiful real romances. Absolutely delighted by the sweeping beats
  94. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The songs are magic and a lot of different things in just one album, I’m sure that this is his best album and I can’t stop hearing. I also love the lyrics Expand
  95. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    Soooo good, it’s been only a couple hours and I’ve already learned most of the songs
  96. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    É um álbum incrível, onde vemos o crescimento dele como cantor e como pessoa tbm. Ele está mais maduro e livre para cantar sobre o que quiser e os fãs podem ver isso.
  97. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    Sin duda 1 de sus mejores álbumes,y uno de los mejores álbumes del 2020,se cagó en toda la industria masculina incluido mierdonan,mierdeclan,en flopquin de la Cruz y machua
  98. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    I'm in love with the album every song just sound so incredible and different it's just perfect
  99. Dec 4, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Pasando la mismísima Wonder, oay me consume la Lost In Japan con pedacitos de In My Mojón ☠ Expand
  100. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    Wonder is really one if not the best of Shawn’s projects at the moment, this album is trully a masterpiece. The production, the vocals, the lyrics, all of these are wonderful parts of this amazing album that reflect tons of feelings and thoughts in a beautiful way.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 9
  2. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. Dec 16, 2020
    80
    While the slower songs are fine, sometimes sincere, the growth on Wonder is all evident on the livelier tunes, all of which point toward a more adventurous twenties for Shawn Mendes.
  2. Dec 11, 2020
    80
    While “Wonder” is at times overambitious and overwrought, it does feel like the last stop on a particular journey. Mendes can’t sound much bigger than this without going full Adele, so what might come next is wide open.
  3. Dec 9, 2020
    50
    Mendes spends nearly every minute bowled over by the power of love. It’s nice to see his cup overflow so bountifully, but the near-constant awe quickly grows tiresome, especially when conveyed through clichés like, “Your body’s like an ocean, I’m devoted to explore you” and, “You’re my sunlight on a rainy day.”