Charlie Puth's 'Whatever's Clever': Embracing Growth & Roots

0:00On March 27, Charlie Puth has dropped his fourth album, whatever's clever, right as his life to big turns. He got married, became a dad, and even got a huge nod from Taylor Swift, saying he deserves to be a bigger star. The lead track, changes, captures that shift with lyrics about distance and time changing everything, backed by keys, drums, and an eight-member choir. That keeps things light and fun. Puth leans into his professor Puth's side here, sharing tic-tocks and talk show tips on the music's layers, thanks to his perfect pitch and Berkeley, training. He teamed up with producer Bloodpop for buoyant tracks full of influences, but the lyrics stay pretty safe and general, sticking to broad ideas about emotions. Fans and critics note how this broad approach has worked for Puth before, and his shines in spots like Love and Exile, with Michael McDonald and Kenny, Loggins, which feels catchy and yacht rock smooth. Sideways, featuring Coco Jones on verses and harmonies, echoes his early calabs like,

1:02see you again with Wiz Khalifa, keeping things affecting without. Getting too complex. The album wraps with tracks like I used to be cringe, where Puth reflects on industry compromises over acoustic guitar, though it feels a bit unfinished. Overall, it earns three stars, with standouts like changes and sideways worth repeating. Puth seems to be embracing growth and his roots, setting up whatever comes next in his career. That wraps entertainment and celebrity news today, brought to you with AI.