Shawn Mendes, ‘There’s Nothing Holdin’ Me Back’ | Track Review
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Shawn Mendes returns with “There’s Nothing Holdin’ Me Back,” a new addition to 2017 editions of his sophomore album, ‘Illuminate.’

Sifting through all of the musical hype

Sifting through all of the musical hype
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Shawn Mendes returns with “There’s Nothing Holdin’ Me Back,” a new addition to 2017 editions of his sophomore album, ‘Illuminate.’

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Canadian teen-pop heartthrob Shawn Mendes goes bigger, more mature on enjoyable, respectable, sophomore album, 'Illuminate'.
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On his final pre-release single “Don’t Be a Fool,” pop singer/songwriter Shawn Mendes proves he’s aiming for the ‘big-time’ with sophomore LP, ‘Illuminate’.
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In a crowded field of new albums released September 23, 2016, Shawn Mendes leads the way with highly anticipated sophomore effort, 'Illuminate'.
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With latest single “Mercy,” Shawn Mendes continues to successfully build momentum up to the release of sophomore album ‘Illumination’.
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After spoiling us on “Ruin,” Canadian teen singer/songwriter Shawn Mendes comes back down to earth to deliver intimate single, “Three Empty Words.”
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Canadian pop artist Shawn Mendes shines on “Ruin,” a soulful, memorable, and well-written single that shows him maturing and “stepping up his game.”

No one will deny Shawn Mendes has "the package.” He’s got the looks and a respectable voice. Single “Treat You Better” is enjoyable but not timeless.