Teddy Swims, an Atlanta crooner known for his old-school soul sound, has dominated pop charts with his latest hit “Lose Control,” which reached Number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song has spent an astonishing 74 weeks on the chart, including a top spot in March.
Swims’ rise to fame began when he started uploading covers of big names like The Weeknd and Shania Twain to YouTube in 2019. His debut album, *I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy (Part 1)*, came out in 2023, featuring tracks with rock, soul, and R&B influences.
Now, Teddy Swims is back with the sequel, *Lose Control: I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy (Part 2)*, which explores themes of healing but also heartbreak. The album showcases his powerful voice through bedroom-soul collaborations and throwbacks to ’00s country sounds.
One standout track is “Not Your Man,” where Swims delivers a commanding performance. His vocal versatility shines in tracks like “Are You Even Real” with R&B artist Giveon and the nostalgic “Your Kind of Crazy.”
The album also features a strong duet with Muni Long on “Black & White,” blending old-school vibes with emotional depth, making it a standout for listeners. Teddy Swims continues to prove he’s a pop master, blending his soulful talents across various genres.
Source: https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-album-reviews/teddy-swims-ive-tried-everything-but-therapy-album-review-1235245417