Tom Grennan is back with his third studio album, What Ifs & Maybes, which showcases his soulful voice and catchy melodies. The album, which was released on June 16, 2023, follows his successful appearance at Soccer Aid, where he won the player of the match award for the second year in a row, scoring a goal for England and impressing the crowd with his skills.
What Ifs & Maybes is a reflection of Grennan’s personal and professional growth, as he has cut back on drinking and focused on his health and happiness. The album is full of upbeat and optimistic songs, such as By Your Side, a romantic ballad that features a gospel choir, Let’s Go Home Together, a duet with Ella Henderson that topped the charts earlier this year, and Crown Your Love, a rock anthem that he performed at Forest Live 2023 in Thetford Forest, getting the audience to clap along.
Grennan also explores some deeper themes, such as regret, loneliness and self-doubt, on tracks like Remind Me, a heartfelt song that he wrote about his grandmother who passed away, Not Over Yet, a collaboration with rapper KSI that deals with overcoming obstacles and proving doubters wrong, and Lionheart, a dance track with DJ Joel Corry that showcases Grennan’s vocal range and power. He balances these emotions with his trademark raspy vocals and infectious hooks, making the album a satisfying listen from start to finish.
What Ifs & Maybes is a testament to Grennan’s versatility and talent as a singer-songwriter. He has delivered a confident and cohesive album that celebrates his achievements and challenges his fears. It is an album that will make you want to dance, sing along and feel good about yourself. It is also his most mature and polished work to date, showing how far he has come since his debut album Lighting Matches in 2018.
