Five standout tracks from Shawn Mendes´ new self-titled album
(WorldNews Music)

TORONTO — Shawn Mendes is slowly letting the world capture a glimpse of his soul. While the Pickering, Ont.-raised pop singer has gained millions of fans singing about crushes and breakups, it’s his new album that carries a number of fresh revelations. Mendes grapples with anxiety, a couple of feisty relationships and rejects a world that seemingly wants to foster more hate. It’s deep stuff to write about at 19 years old. With his self-titled third album, due Friday, Mendes is growing into a maturity that seems to acknowledge the...