Austin is the fifth studio album by Post Malone, released July 28, 2023, on Mercury Records and Republic Records. Named after his given first name, the album represents a deliberate pivot from hip-hop toward guitar-driven rock and pop, with Post Malone, Andrew Watt, and Louis Bell serving as primary producers and co-writers throughout. Where his earlier albums featured heavy rap cadences and trap production, Austin leans into melodic choruses, distorted guitars, and confessional songwriting about love, longing, and uncertainty. Tracks like 'Chemical' and 'Mourning' showcase his singing voice in stripped-back rock arrangements, while 'Sign Me Up' and 'Enough Is Enough' bring in Max Martin and Rami Yacoub for a more polished pop sound. The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and received generally positive reviews that acknowledged its confident genre pivot.
Track Listing & Credits
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| 1 | Don't Understand | Post Malone, Andrew Wotman, Louis Bell | Post Malone, Andrew Wotman, Louis Bell | Post Malone, Andrew Watt, Louis Bell |
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| 2 | Something Real | Post Malone, Andrew Wotman, Louis Bell, Billy Walsh | Post Malone, Andrew Wotman, Louis Bell, Billy Walsh | Post Malone, Andrew Watt, Louis Bell |
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| 3 | Chemical | Post Malone, Andrew Wotman, Louis Bell, Billy Walsh | Post Malone, Andrew Wotman, Louis Bell, Billy Walsh | Post Malone, Andrew Watt, Louis Bell |
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| 4 | Novacandy | Post Malone, Andrew Wotman, Louis Bell, Billy Walsh | Post Malone, Andrew Wotman, Louis Bell, Billy Walsh | Post Malone, Andrew Watt, Louis Bell |
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| 5 | Mourning | Post Malone, Andrew Wotman, Louis Bell | Post Malone, Andrew Wotman, Louis Bell | Post Malone, Andrew Watt, Louis Bell |
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| 6 | Too Cool to Die | Post Malone, Andrew Wotman, Louis Bell, Billy Walsh | Post Malone, Andrew Wotman, Louis Bell, Billy Walsh | Post Malone, Andrew Watt, Louis Bell |
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| 7 | Sign Me Up | Post Malone, Louis Bell, Max Martin, Rami Yacoub, Billy Walsh | Post Malone, Louis Bell, Max Martin, Rami Yacoub, Billy Walsh | Post Malone, Louis Bell, Max Martin, Rami Yacoub |
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| 8 | Socialite | Post Malone, Andrew Wotman, Louis Bell, Billy Walsh | Post Malone, Andrew Wotman, Louis Bell, Billy Walsh | Post Malone, Andrew Watt, Louis Bell |
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| 9 | Overdrive | Post Malone, Andrew Wotman, Louis Bell, Billy Walsh | Post Malone, Andrew Wotman, Louis Bell, Billy Walsh | Post Malone, Andrew Watt, Louis Bell |
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| 10 | Speedometer | Post Malone, Andrew Wotman, Louis Bell | Post Malone, Andrew Wotman, Louis Bell | Post Malone, Andrew Watt, Louis Bell |
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| 11 | Hold My Breath | Post Malone, Andrew Wotman, Louis Bell | Post Malone, Andrew Wotman, Louis Bell | Post Malone, Andrew Watt, Louis Bell |
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| 12 | Enough Is Enough | Post Malone, Louis Bell, Max Martin, Rami Yacoub, Billy Walsh | Post Malone, Louis Bell, Max Martin, Rami Yacoub, Billy Walsh | Post Malone, Louis Bell, Max Martin, Rami Yacoub |
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| 13 | Texas Tea | Post Malone, Louis Bell, Rami Yacoub, Billy Walsh | Post Malone, Louis Bell, Rami Yacoub, Billy Walsh | Post Malone, Louis Bell, Rami Yacoub |
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| 14 | Buyer Beware | Post Malone, Andrew Wotman, Louis Bell | Post Malone, Andrew Wotman, Louis Bell | Post Malone, Andrew Watt, Louis Bell |
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| 15 | Landmine | Post Malone, Andrew Wotman, Louis Bell | Post Malone, Andrew Wotman, Louis Bell | Post Malone, Andrew Watt, Louis Bell |
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| 16 | Green Thumb | Post Malone, Andrew Wotman, Louis Bell | Post Malone, Andrew Wotman, Louis Bell | Post Malone, Andrew Watt, Louis Bell |
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| 17 | Laugh It Off | Post Malone, Andrew Wotman, Louis Bell | Post Malone, Andrew Wotman, Louis Bell | Post Malone, Andrew Watt, Louis Bell |
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