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Red and blue silhouettes of each of the 5 Seconds of Summer members are depicted in free fall. They are placed against a beige backdrop.
Studio album by
5 Seconds of Summer
Released23 September 2022 (2022-09-23)
Recorded2020–2022
StudioJoshua Tree National Park
Length48:08
LabelBMG
Producer
5 Seconds of Summer chronology
Calm
(2020) 		5SOS5
(2022) 		The Feeling of Falling Upwards
(2023)
Singles from 5SOS5
  1. "Complete Mess"
    Released: 2 March 2022
  2. "Take My Hand"
    Released: 1 April 2022
  3. "Me Myself & I"
    Released: 11 May 2022
  4. "Blender"
    Released: 13 July 2022
  5. "Older"
    Released: 7 September 2022

5SOS5 is the fifth studio album by the Australian pop rock band 5 Seconds of Summer, released on 23 September 2022 through BMG Rights Management.[1] It was preceded by the release of the singles "Complete Mess", "Take My Hand", "Me Myself & I", "Blender" and "Older" (featuring Vietnamese-American singer Sierra Deaton, partner of band member Luke Hemmings). The track list was revealed on 10 May 2022,[2] while the album was announced alongside the release of "Me Myself & I" on 11 May 2022.[3]

The band promoted the album whilst on the Take My Hand World Tour, which officially began in Dublin on 3 April 2022.[4] "Easy for You to Say" and "Blender" were first performed live on the tour. It will be further promoted with The 5 Seconds of Summer Show Tour, beginning in South America in July 2023.

Background

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5 Seconds of Summer spent two years working on the album, beginning after the release of Calm in 2020. Luke Hemmings called the lyrical content written for the album "extremely introspective". The band wrote and produced most of the album themselves, including the first two singles, "Complete Mess" and "Take My Hand".[3][4]

Singles

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The album's lead single, "Complete Mess", was released on 2 March 2022.[5] It reached number 85 on the US Billboard Hot 100 in April 2022.[6]

The second single, "Take My Hand", followed on 1 April 2022,[7] and charted at number 72 on the Irish Singles Chart.[8]

Third single "Me Myself & I" was released alongside the album announcement on 11 May 2022.[3] It peaked at number 90 on the ARIA Singles Chart.[9]

The fourth single "Blender" was released with no prior announcement on 13 July 2022, after the band had begun performing it live on the Take My Hand tour.

The fifth single "Older" (featuring Sierra Deaton) was released on 7 September 2022, after the band released a snippet of Hemmings singing "Older" on their social media pages the previous day; however, it was not announced the song would be released the next day.[10] A video of the song, featuring an end-of-the-world scenario, was released on 18 October 2022.[11]

The promotional single "Bad Omens" was released on 23 September 2022. A video of the song, featuring a romance car, was released on 26 September 2022.

Critical reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusicStarStarStarStar[12]
Clash8/10[13]
The Line of Best Fit8/10[14]

Matt Collar of AllMusic gave the album a 4 out of 5 stars and wrote that "much of the album brings to mind the Weeknd's distinctive brand of atmospheric pop -- songs shot through with a yearning, after-hours regret and spiritual modern-rock uplift". He praised the songs "Complete Mess", "Me Myself & I", "Take My Hand", and "Bad Omens".[12] Clash called the album 5 Seconds of Summer's "most cohesive and impressive work to date".[13] Cara-Louise Scott from The Indiependent praised it as "a beautifully hand-crafted album, symbolising eleven years of the band's musical experience."[15]

The album debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 with 48,000 equivalent album units sold in its first week in the US, including 36,000 in pure album sales.[16] The album charted in the top 10 in an additional ten countries, including at number one in the UK and Australia.[17]

Track listing

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5SOS5 – Physical standard edition[18][19]
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Complete Mess"
Clifford3:26
2."Easy for You to Say"
  • Hemmings
  • Irwin
  • Hood
  • Clifford
Clifford4:00
3."Bad Omens"
Evigan3:35
4."Me Myself & I"
  • Bellion
  • Evigan
  • Nappi
2:57
5."Take My Hand" (Joshua Tree version)HemmingsClifford4:57
6."Carousel"
Clifford3:56
7."Older" (featuring Sierra Deaton)
Clifford3:17
8."Haze"
  • Hemmings
  • Irwin
  • Hood
  • Clifford
  • 5 Seconds of Summer
  • Matthew Pauling
3:33
9."You Don't Go to Parties"
Colin Brittain3:15
10."Blender"
Thomas2:27
11."Caramel"
Feldmann3:10
12."Best Friends"
  • Hemmings
  • Irwin
  • Hood
  • Clifford
  • Feldmann
  • Clifford
3:11
13."Bleach"
  • Hemmings
  • Irwin
  • Hood
  • Clifford
  • Wylie Hopkins
  • Clifford
3:01
14."Red Line"
  • Hemmings
  • Irwin
  • Hood
  • Clifford
Clifford3:23
Total length:48:08
5SOS5 – Digital edition and physical deluxe edition[20][21]
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
15."Moodswings"
Clifford2:34
16."Flatline"
3:03
17."Emotions"
Clifford3:18
18."Bloodhound"
Clifford3:22
19."Tears!"
  • Irwin
  • Brittain
  • Noll
Brittain3:27
Total length:63:52
5SOS5 – Japanese edition[4]
No.TitleLength
20."Complete Mess" (acoustic version)2:52
Total length:66:44

Notes

  • "Complete Mess", "Carousel", "Haze", "Blender", and "Tears!" are stylized in all caps.
  • The album version of "Take My Hand" is fifty eight seconds longer than the original; it contains a voice memo from Luke Hemmings, recorded in Joshua Tree National Park.
  • On vinyl, "Carousel" and "Blender" are switched places.

Personnel

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5 Seconds of Summer

  • Luke Hemmings – guitar, lead vocals (tracks 1–8, 10–16, 18), keyboards (tracks 1–6, 8, 10–13, 15–19), backing vocals (tracks 1–6, 8–15, 17–19), producer (track 8[a]), instrumentation (tracks 5, 8[a]), programmer (tracks 5, 8[a])
  • Michael Clifford – guitar (tracks 1–2, 4–19), lead vocals (tracks 1–2, 10, 12–13, 15, 17–18), keyboards (tracks 1–6, 8, 10–13, 15–19), backing vocals (tracks 1–6, 8–19), producer (tracks 1–2, 5–8,[a] 12–15, 17–18), instrumentation (tracks 1–2, 5–8,[a] 12, 14–15, 17–18), programmer (tracks 1–2, 5–8,[a] 12–15, 17–18), vocal producer (track 4)
  • Calum Hood – bass guitar, lead vocals (tracks 1, 6, 8–10, 13, 15, 18), guitar (track 11), keyboards (all tracks), backing vocals (tracks 1–6, 8–19), producer (track 8[a]), instrumentation (track 8[a]), programmer (track 8[a])
  • Ashton Irwin – drums, lead vocals (tracks 8–9, 11, 19), keyboards (tracks 1–6, 8–13, 15–19), backing vocals (tracks 1–6, 8–19), producer (track 8[a]), instrumentation (track 8[a]), programmer (track 8[a])

Additional musicians

Technical personnel

  • Neal Avron – engineer (tracks 1, 5–6)
  • Courtney Ballard – engineer (track 2)
  • Jon Bellion – producer (track 4)
  • Chris Bennion – assistant mix engineer (track 2)
  • Michael Bono – engineer (track 11)
  • Bryce Bordone – assistant mixer (tracks 4, 16)
  • Colin "Doc" Brittain – producer (tracks 9, 19), instrumentation (tracks 9, 19), programmer (tracks 9, 19), vocal producer (tracks 9, 19)
  • Zander Caruso – additional production (tracks 6–7), instrumentation (track 7), programmer (track 7), additional programmer (track 17), drum programmer (tracks 15, 17)
  • Lionel Crasta – engineer (tracks 3–4), vocal producer (tracks 3–4)
  • Tommy Dietrick – engineer
  • Jason Evigan – producer (tracks 3–4), drum programmer (tracks 3–4), vocal producer (track 3)
  • Rafael Fadul – engineer (tracks 3–4)
  • John Feldmann – producer (tracks 11–12), instrumentation (track 11), programmer (track 11)
  • Michael Freeman – engineer (tracks 8, 12, 15, 17, 19)
  • Chris Gehringer – engineer (tracks 1–19)
  • Serban Ghenea – engineer (tracks 4, 16)
  • Eli Heisler – assistant mixer (track 7)
  • Cameron Hogan – engineer (tracks 3–4)
  • Wylie Hopkins – producer (track 13), instrumentation (track 13), programmer (track 13)
  • Andy Inadomi – engineer (tracks 7, 15)
  • Chris Kasych – engineer (tracks 2, 4–6, 8, 12–14)
  • James Krausse – engineer (track 2)
  • Rob Kinelski – engineer (track 7)
  • Kevin McCombs – engineer (track 9, 19), additional production (tracks 9, 19)
  • Dylan McLean – engineer (tracks 11–12)
  • Jacob Munk – engineer (tracks 1–2, 6, 18–19)
  • Pete Nappi – producer (track 4)
  • Tim Nelson – additional production (track 1)
  • Chris "Tek" O'Ryan – vocal producer (track 1)
  • Matthew Pauling – producer (track 8), engineer (tracks 2–6, 8, 10, 15–16), instrumentation (track 8), programmer (track 8), vocal producer (track 6)
  • Jackson Rau – engineer (tracks 3–4)
  • Scott Skrzynski – assistant mixer (tracks 1, 5–6)
  • Tyler Spry – additional production (tracks 2, 18)
  • Sly – producer (track 16), engineer (track 16), instrumentation (track 16), programmer (track 16)
  • Spike Stent – engineer (tracks 2–3, 9–11, 13–14, 18)
  • Scott Stewart – engineer (tracks 11–12)
  • Peter Thomas – producer (track 10), engineer (track 10), drum programmer (track 10)
  • Josh Thornberry – engineer (tracks 11–12)
  • Jake Torrey – additional production (track 10)
  • Matt Wolach – assistant mixer (tracks 2–3, 9–11, 13–14, 18)
  • Rami Yacoub – producer (track 16), engineer (track 16), instrumentation (track 16), programmer (track 16)

Charts

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Weekly charts

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Chart performance for 5SOS5
Chart (2022) Peak
position
Australian Albums (ARIA)[22] 1
Austrian Albums (Ö3 Austria)[23] 9
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)[24] 5
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia)[25] 13
Canadian Albums (Billboard)[26] 3
Danish Albums (Hitlisten)[27] 32
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)[28] 1
Finnish Albums (Suomen virallinen lista)[29] 33
French Albums (SNEP)[30] 56
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[31] 5
Hungarian Albums (MAHASZ)[32] 38
Irish Albums (OCC)[33] 12
Italian Albums (FIMI)[34] 28
New Zealand Albums (RMNZ)[35] 3
Norwegian Albums (VG-lista)[36] 15
Polish Albums (ZPAV)[37] 6
Portuguese Albums (AFP)[38] 14
Scottish Albums (OCC)[39] 1
Spanish Albums (PROMUSICAE)[40] 15
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[41] 16
UK Albums (OCC)[42] 1
UK Independent Albums (OCC)[43] 1
US Billboard 200[44] 2

Year-end charts

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Year-end chart performance for 5SOS5
Chart (2022) Position
Australian Artist (ARIA)[45] 35

Release history

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Release formats and history for 5SOS5
Region Date Format(s) Edition(s) Label Ref.
Various 23 September 2022
Standard BMG [46][47][48][49][50]
CD Deluxe [51]

Notes

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References

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5SOS5 is the fifth studio album by Australian pop rock band , released on 23 September 2022 through . The self-titled project—formatted numerically to match the band's abbreviation—marks their first release independent of a major label following their departure from and . It features production primarily by the band members themselves. The standard edition of 5SOS5 contains 14 tracks, including "Take My Hand (Joshua Tree Version)" and "Older" featuring Sierra Deaton, while the deluxe version adds five more tracks for a total of 19. The album was preceded by five singles: "Complete Mess" (March 2022), "Take My Hand" (April 2022), "Me Myself & I" (May 2022), "Blender" (July 2022), and "Older" (September 2022), each showcasing the band's evolution toward a more mature pop rock sound with introspective lyrics on themes of relationships, self-reflection, and growth. Notable tracks include the lead single "Complete Mess", which blends upbeat rhythms with emotional vulnerability, and "Carousel", praised for its driving energy and nostalgic undertones. Commercially, 5SOS5 achieved significant success, debuting at number one on the Albums Chart in — the band's fifth consecutive chart-topper there—and topping the for the third time. In the United States, it entered the at number two, while securing the top spot on the Top Album Sales chart with 36,000 pure album units sold in its first week. The release was supported by the band's largest arena tour to date, further solidifying their global fanbase.

Background and recording

Development

Following the release of their fourth studio album Calm in March 2020, entered a two-year hiatus, during which the band members focused on and explored independent production opportunities after parting ways with . This period allowed them to reflect on their decade-long career, fostering individual growth amid the challenges of the , which disrupted global touring and prompted a reevaluation of their creative priorities. In October 2021, the band signed a global recording deal with , enabling a significant shift toward greater artistic autonomy for their , 5SOS5. This partnership marked their first independent release, free from previous major-label constraints, and emphasized self-directed creativity as a core principle. Lead vocalist described the album's lyrical content as "extremely introspective," drawing heavily from the personal experiences and isolation endured during the , which deepened the band's appreciation for their longstanding friendship and collaborative dynamic. Initial songwriting for 5SOS5 commenced in late 2020, sparked by an impromptu that the band described as "refreshingly effortless," reigniting their passion without rigid deadlines. All four members—Hemmings, guitarist Michael Clifford, bassist , and drummer —participated collaboratively, contributing to the bulk of the material and marking a return to their roots as a self-contained unit. This process, which evolved over the subsequent two years, culminated in the decision to self-produce most tracks, with Clifford taking responsibilities to capture the raw, unfiltered essence of their ideas. The overall recording timeline extended into 2022, aligning with their renewed emphasis on organic creation.

Recording sessions

The recording sessions for 5SOS5 spanned from late 2020 to 2022, with the band retreating to , in late 2020 for initial jam sessions that kickstarted the process. This location, near , was selected for its remote, inspirational desert setting, allowing the band to focus without distractions and foster creativity in a vast, open environment. Additional recording occurred at Joshua Tree Studios, emphasizing an organic workflow where ideas were captured spontaneously. The band took on self-production for the album, marking a significant step in their creative independence, with Michael Clifford leading production efforts across much of the project. Additional producers contributed to select tracks, including on "Bad Omens" and on others, blending the band's vision with external expertise to refine the sound. This collaborative yet band-centric approach allowed for hands-on control, with Clifford noting that much of the material was recorded in single takes to preserve raw energy. Recording techniques focused on live band performances for cohesion, such as one-take vocals on "Take My Hand" and drums/bass on "," aiming for a mature pop rock aesthetic that felt vast and spacious. These methods captured an organic, off-the-cuff vibe reflective of the Joshua Tree sessions, prioritizing immediacy over polished overdubs. The posed logistical challenges, including remote collaboration among band members separated by restrictions, which led to periods of overthinking and multiple re-recordings as they navigated hesitancy and isolation. Calum highlighted how this uncertainty prompted revisions, ultimately shaping the album's introspective tone. These hurdles contributed to the standard edition's total runtime of 48:08 across 14 tracks.

Composition and lyrics

Musical style

5SOS5 marks a significant evolution in 5 Seconds of Summer's sound, blending with atmospheric and spacy elements while transitioning from the band's early roots to a more mature, organic style characterized by raw live recordings and emotional depth. The album incorporates alternative influences through its eclectic array of soaring rock ballads infused with psychedelic twists, creating vast soundscapes that reflect the band's creative freedom and growth. This shift is evident in the self-produced aesthetic, led primarily by Michael Clifford, which prioritizes cohesive instrumentation over polished production, resulting in a freer, less structured approach reminiscent of the band's initial recording sessions. Key sonic characteristics include reverb-heavy guitars and prominent drums that drive the organic feel, alongside synth layers that enhance the atmospheric quality and dynamic builds in tracks such as "Complete Mess," where psychedelic elements and live one-take performances contribute to an anthemic energy. Similarly, "" is an anthemic pop-rock track that explores overwhelming emotions in a relationship. recording sessions in late 2020 infused a desert-rock vibe, fostering isolation-inspired creativity that manifests in the album's warm, immersive production and spacy interludes. This musical maturation aligns with the album's lyrical , supporting an overall mood of personal reflection without overshadowing the instrumental focus.

Lyrical themes

The of 5SOS5 delve into personal narratives shaped by the band's decade-long and the introspection fostered during pandemic isolation, presenting raw, confessional storytelling that emphasizes emotional vulnerability. Central themes include , relationships, aging, and , reflecting the members' experiences of growth amid uncertainty. For instance, the album captures the value of enduring friendships and brotherhood, with describing it as "an exploration of friendship and brotherhood" born from realizing "what a gift it is that we are all still friends" after years together. This introspective lens is influenced by the 2020 pandemic shutdowns, which provided rare downtime for self-discovery, as Hemmings noted it "gave us time to figure ourselves out a little bit more." Similarly, highlighted how the period reinforced appreciation for the band's unity, stating, "As we get older, we’re like, ‘Oh my god, this [work] is so special and peaceful in comparison to other things that life can throw at you.’" A recurring motif of chaos versus calm symbolizes personal turmoil, evident in tracks that contrast turbulent emotions with moments of resolution. In "Bad Omens," the portray ignoring red flags in a faltering relationship, where the narrator clings to a partner who "loves somebody else" despite evident warnings, illustrating the of and heartache. "" extends this through its atmospheric depiction of emotional disorientation, evoking a fog of uncertainty in relationships and self-perception, as drew inspiration from expansive, riff-driven sounds to mirror psychological haze. The album's exploration of aging and mental health manifests in songs addressing maturity and independence. "Older," featuring Sierra Deaton, confronts the fear of time's passage in a committed relationship, with Hemmings singing about dreading the day "you're one [day] closer to either your own eventual demise or that of your loved one," underscoring the bittersweet depth of long-term love. Meanwhile, "Me Myself & I" tackles the mental strain of enforced solitude, cycling through the illusion of self-sufficiency—"feeling like you can do everything on your own and that you don't need anyone else"—only to reveal underlying loneliness and regret. This lyrical evolution marks a shift from the youthful romance of earlier albums like to adult introspection, incorporating themes of love, loss, and resilience drawn from personal milestones such as engagements, breakups, and creative independence during the pandemic-era recording in Joshua Tree. The result is a mature narrative of healing and unity, as Michael Clifford reflected on the therapeutic breaks in the process: "Being able to not make music sometimes on this record was just as important as making the actual music."

Promotion and touring

Singles

The lead single from 5SOS5, "Complete Mess", was released on March 2, 2022, through . Described as an anthemic track with ethereal production, it marked the band's return after their 2020 album CALM and previewed the introspective direction of the upcoming project. The song debuted and peaked at number 85 on the US , driven by streaming and radio play. "Take My Hand" followed as the second single on April 1, 2022, emphasizing themes of change and connection in a mid-tempo arrangement. A re-recorded "Joshua Tree Version" with atmospheric instrumentation appears on the album, enhancing its live-tour vibe. The third single, "Me Myself & I", arrived on May 11, 2022, coinciding with the album's official announcement and tracklist reveal. Centered on self-empowerment and personal reflection amid relationships, the upbeat pop track "Blender", released on July 13, 2022, as the fourth single, introduced experimental elements with glitchy electronics and distorted guitars, diverging from the album's more straightforward . It received moderate on alternative stations but did not achieve major success, serving primarily to build anticipation during the band's ongoing tour. The final single, "Older" featuring Sierra Deaton, was issued on September 7, 2022, just weeks before the album's release. Deaton, fiancée of vocalist , provides backing vocals on this piano-driven exploring maturity and emotional growth, adding a personal layer to the track's introspective lyrics. As a promotional single tied to the album launch, "" was released on September 23, 2022, the same day as 5SOS5. The brooding rock track, accompanied by a narrative-driven depicting loss and regret, encapsulated the album's darker thematic undercurrents and helped drive initial streams upon release.

Take My Hand World Tour

The served as the fourth headlining for , originally announced in 2019 as the No Shame Tour to support their album CALM before being postponed due to the and renamed in early 2022 to align with the release of 5SOS5. The tour launched on April 3, 2022, at the 3Arena in , , marking the band's return to live performances after a two-year hiatus. It encompassed 68 dates across , , , and , concluding on December 10, 2022, at the Forecourt in , . Special guests varied by leg, including for North American shows, COIN in , Bruses in , and in . The setlist highlighted material from 5SOS5, prominently featuring tracks like "Take My Hand," "Complete Mess," and "Me Myself & I," interwoven with fan favorites from earlier albums such as "Youngblood," "Easier," and "Want You Back." Performances averaged 20 to 26 songs per show, structured in acts that transitioned from high-energy pop-rock anthems to more introspective ballads, often closing with extended encores. Production elements emphasized immersive visuals tied to the album's themes of personal growth and emotional , incorporating EDM-infused , dynamic entrances, shifting LED screens, and interactive installations to create an engaging, cinematic atmosphere. Several concerts faced disruptions due to health concerns, notably in June 2022 when drummer suffered during a performance in , , resulting in the early end of that show and the cancellation of subsequent dates in the southern U.S. leg to allow for recovery. Despite these setbacks, the tour showcased the band's evolving stage presence and technical innovation. In 2023, extended the momentum with the release of the live album The Feeling of Falling Upwards - Live from The Royal Albert Hall on April 14, digitally capturing orchestral renditions of key tour performances recorded during a one-off September 2022 show at the iconic venue, complete with a 12-piece and gospel choir.

Release

Formats

The fifth studio album by , 5SOS5, was released independently through in multiple physical and digital formats. The standard edition features 14 tracks with a total runtime of approximately 48 minutes and is available on in a digisleeve package, vinyl LP in white and various limited colored variants (including turquoise, brown, coke bottle green, brick red, whirlpool, bone, light blue, and candy floss), digital download, and streaming platforms. A deluxe edition expands the album to 19 tracks, adding five bonus tracks—"Moodswings," "Flatline," "Emotions," "Bloodhound," and "Tears!"—for a total runtime of about 64 minutes; the physical deluxe includes the 14 standard tracks followed by the five bonus tracks, while digital/streaming versions may feature alternate versions such as "Take My Hand (Joshua Tree Version)" and "Older" featuring Sierra Deaton integrated into the main tracklist. It is offered on CD with deluxe packaging including a 72-page booklet of lyrics, credits, photos, and artwork, as well as a double white vinyl LP in a triple gatefold sleeve with a 24-page booklet, digital download, and streaming. Limited editions include cassette tapes in transparent and band member-themed colors (Luke in transparent, Ashton in orange, Calum in purple, and Michael in blue), along with special vinyl bundles that incorporate merchandise such as posters or apparel, available exclusively through the band's store.

Release history

The album 5SOS5 by was first teased through the "Complete Mess," released on March 2, 2022, via , marking the band's initial indication of new material following a two-year hiatus. This was followed by the second single "Take My Hand" on April 1, 2022, further building anticipation among fans. The announcement came on May 11, 2022, when the band revealed the album title and September 23 release date via posts, coinciding with the drop of the third single "Me Myself & I." 5SOS5 was released worldwide on September 23, 2022, distributed simultaneously across all regions by in partnership with the band. The standard edition became available on digital platforms, streaming services, and physical formats including and vinyl, while the deluxe edition—featuring five additional tracks—was released digitally on the same day, with physical deluxe s and vinyl variants shipping to customers in the weeks following. Promotional efforts included various store-exclusive editions to mark the launch, such as limited-edition white vinyl LPs bundled with autographed prints offered through independent retailers like Newbury Comics. Additional variants, including indie-exclusive bone-colored vinyl with signed inserts, were available via select record stores. The expanded edition was released alongside the standard edition on September 23, 2022, with a vinyl reissue of the expanded edition in 2023. As of November 2025, no further s have been announced.

Reception

Critical reception

Upon its release, 5SOS5 received generally favorable reviews from music critics. magazine gave it eight out of ten, highlighting the band's evolution toward influences and a more atmospheric sound that marks a significant artistic progression.
Similarly, rated it eight out of ten, praising the album's depth and the personal explored in its . Critics commonly lauded the band's self-production efforts, which allowed for greater creative control and resulted in a polished yet authentic sound, alongside the emotional honesty conveyed through themes of growth and reflection. Minor criticisms focused on occasional formulaic elements in some tracks that echoed earlier pop sensibilities. Reviewers frequently compared 5SOS5 to the band's trajectory from mainstream pop roots to maturity.

Commercial performance

5SOS5 debuted at number two on the US , accumulating 48,000 album-equivalent units in its first week, including 36,000 in pure sales. The album also reached number one on the Top Album Sales chart. Internationally, it topped the charts in several markets, including number one on the Albums Chart in , the Official Albums Chart in the , the Scottish Albums Chart, and the in the . The release achieved top-ten positions across ten additional countries. Global first-week sales for the album were estimated to exceed units. As of 2025, 5SOS5 had not received major certifications in key markets such as Gold in or BPI Gold in the UK. The album's tracks have amassed significant streaming activity, surpassing 500 million plays on by 2025, largely propelled by its singles.

Credits

Track listing

The standard edition of 5SOS5 consists of 14 tracks, all written by the band members Luke Hemmings, Ashton Irwin, Calum Hood, and Michael Clifford (with additional co-writers on select tracks such as "Older"). The album was produced primarily by the band, led by Michael Clifford.
No.TitleLength
1."Complete Mess"3:26
2."Easy for You to Say"4:00
3."Bad Omens"3:35
4."Me Myself & I"2:57
5."Take My Hand" (Joshua Tree version)4:57
6."Carousel"3:56
7."Older" (featuring Sierra Deaton)3:17
8."Haze"3:33
9."You Don't Go to Parties"3:15
10."Blender"2:27
11."Caramel"3:10
12."Best Friends"3:11
13."Bleach"3:01
14."Red Line"3:23
The deluxe edition expands the album to 19 tracks digitally and on physical CD, incorporating the standard edition alongside five bonus tracks. These additions, also written by the band members, include "Moodswings" (2:34), "" (3:03), "" (3:18), "" (3:22), and "Tears!" (3:27). The physical deluxe CD format features the 14 standard tracks plus the five bonus tracks in a tall with an expanded 72-page booklet containing lyrics and credits.

Personnel

The fifth studio album by , 5SOS5, features the band's core members as primary performers and producers. served as , rhythm guitarist, and ; Michael Clifford as lead guitarist and backing vocalist; as bassist and vocalist; and as drummer, percussionist, and backing vocalist. Additional musicians included Sierra Deaton, who provided featured vocals on the track "Older". Various session players contributed strings and synthesizers across the album. The production team was led by the band, with Clifford, Hemmings, Hood, and Irwin credited as producers on multiple tracks; additional producers included Jason Evigan (track 4), Jon Bellion (track 4), John Feldmann (tracks 11–12), Colin Brittain (track 9), and Peter Thomas (track 10). Mixing was handled by engineers such as Serban Ghenea and Michael Freeman on select tracks, while Chris Gehringer mastered the album. All tracks were initially recorded by the band at Joshua Tree Inn in , with further sessions conducted in studios including and Chumba Meadows.

References

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