Studio Album · No. 5
Austin Songwriting Credits by Post Malone
Produced by Post Malone, Andrew Watt, Louis Bell · Engineered by Spike Stent (mixing), Mike Bozzi (mastering)
Holds writing credit on 17 of 17 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 17 / 17 documented
Scored across the 17 tracks with documented writers, by whether Post Malone carries a lyricist or composer credit.
Share of the 17 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
By the Numbers
Austin is named after Post Malone's real first name, Austin Richard Post, and marks a significant stylistic departure toward pop and rock, produced with Andrew Watt, Louis Bell, Max Martin, and Rami Yacoub. Post Malone co-wrote all tracks with the respective producers; Max Martin and Rami Yacoub co-wrote select tracks in keeping with their pop-production background. Mark "Spike" Stent handled mixing and Mike Bozzi mastered the album. Austin debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 with 113,000 album-equivalent units, including 34,000 pure album sales.
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 17 tracks
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Don't Understand
|
Post MaloneAndrew WotmanLouis Bell | Post MaloneAndrew WotmanLouis Bell | Post MaloneAndrew WattLouis Bell | Post Malone (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
Something Real
|
Post MaloneAndrew WotmanLouis BellBilly Walsh | Post MaloneAndrew WotmanLouis BellBilly Walsh | Post MaloneAndrew WattLouis Bell | Post Malone (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
Chemical
#13
|
Post MaloneAndrew WotmanLouis BellBilly Walsh | Post MaloneAndrew WotmanLouis BellBilly Walsh | Post MaloneAndrew WattLouis Bell | Post Malone (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
Novacandy
|
Post MaloneAndrew WotmanLouis BellBilly Walsh | Post MaloneAndrew WotmanLouis BellBilly Walsh | Post MaloneAndrew WattLouis Bell | Post Malone (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
Mourning
|
Post MaloneAndrew WotmanLouis Bell | Post MaloneAndrew WotmanLouis Bell | Post MaloneAndrew WattLouis Bell | Post Malone (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
Too Cool to Die
|
Post MaloneAndrew WotmanLouis BellBilly Walsh | Post MaloneAndrew WotmanLouis BellBilly Walsh | Post MaloneAndrew WattLouis Bell | Post Malone (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
Sign Me Up
|
Post MaloneLouis BellMax MartinRami YacoubBilly Walsh | Post MaloneLouis BellMax MartinRami YacoubBilly Walsh | Post MaloneLouis BellMax MartinRami Yacoub | Post Malone (Lead Vocals) |
| 8 |
Socialite
|
Post MaloneAndrew WotmanLouis BellBilly Walsh | Post MaloneAndrew WotmanLouis BellBilly Walsh | Post MaloneAndrew WattLouis Bell | Post Malone (Lead Vocals) |
| 9 |
Overdrive
|
Post MaloneAndrew WotmanLouis BellBilly Walsh | Post MaloneAndrew WotmanLouis BellBilly Walsh | Post MaloneAndrew WattLouis Bell | Post Malone (Lead Vocals) |
| 10 |
Speedometer
|
Post MaloneAndrew WotmanLouis Bell | Post MaloneAndrew WotmanLouis Bell | Post MaloneAndrew WattLouis Bell | Post Malone (Lead Vocals) |
| 11 |
Hold My Breath
|
Post MaloneAndrew WotmanLouis Bell | Post MaloneAndrew WotmanLouis Bell | Post MaloneAndrew WattLouis Bell | Post Malone (Lead Vocals) |
| 12 |
Enough Is Enough
|
Post MaloneLouis BellMax MartinRami YacoubBilly Walsh | Post MaloneLouis BellMax MartinRami YacoubBilly Walsh | Post MaloneLouis BellMax MartinRami Yacoub | Post Malone (Lead Vocals) |
| 13 |
Texas Tea
|
Post MaloneLouis BellRami YacoubBilly Walsh | Post MaloneLouis BellRami YacoubBilly Walsh | Post MaloneLouis BellRami Yacoub | Post Malone (Lead Vocals) |
| 14 |
Buyer Beware
|
Post MaloneAndrew WotmanLouis Bell | Post MaloneAndrew WotmanLouis Bell | Post MaloneAndrew WattLouis Bell | Post Malone (Lead Vocals) |
| 15 |
Landmine
|
Post MaloneAndrew WotmanLouis Bell | Post MaloneAndrew WotmanLouis Bell | Post MaloneAndrew WattLouis Bell | Post Malone (Lead Vocals) |
| 16 |
Green Thumb
|
Post MaloneAndrew WotmanLouis Bell | Post MaloneAndrew WotmanLouis Bell | Post MaloneAndrew WattLouis Bell | Post Malone (Lead Vocals) |
| 17 |
Laugh It Off
|
Post MaloneAndrew WotmanLouis Bell | Post MaloneAndrew WotmanLouis Bell | Post MaloneAndrew WattLouis Bell | Post Malone (Lead Vocals) |