Morgan Wallen’s new album “I’m the Problem” digs deeper into his life and reveals a more introspective side to him. The album has a lot of new features, and it can be very relatable to a lot of people.
This new album by Wallen is a little different than previous albums with more emphasis on storytelling of personal experiences, yet it delivers incredible tone and vocals.
I have been into country music for a few years and have really worked my way around different types to figure out what I like best. I have enjoyed listening to Morgan Wallen as well as other similar artists, and I have found myself sticking around that realm of music.
“Morgan Wallen takes his storytelling to an entirely new level on I’m The Problem. Wallen lays it all out on the line in an unfiltered collection of 37 songs including reflecting on lessons learned from heartbreak to headlines, but the biggest one of all is that sometimes the hardest thing you face is yourself,” review by Reagan Denning. I agree with this review, and I love the way that this album is reflecting on his experiences, challenges and what he has learned from them.
“With an album of 37 tracks, there will inevitably be lots of collaborators. Still, with 49 different writers credited, it raises concerns of whether there are too many cooks in the kitchen,” review by Ryan Lippe. I do not agree with this review because I think the collaborations in this album created different styles of songs that enhanced the storytelling and created various approaches to different songs.
The album creates a new sense of Wallen and provides more in-depth themes to his life and character. It has 37 songs that all show emotional confusion and self-reflection.
Wallen has almost 40 million monthly listeners on Spotify, and his new album is already the most streamed country album of 2025. In fact, this new album has boosted Wallen’s fame even more and is trending to become his most popular album.
Wallen has features for 22 songs on this album, making it his most collaborations on any of his albums. This twist enables the blend of different genres and creates a more diverse style to his music.
These features include Post Malone, Eric Church, Hardy and Ernest, which he has had collaborations with in the past that have resulted in very popular songs. Conversely, the new collaboration with Tate McRae gives a new perspective for the listeners. Therefore, all these co-written songs have different mixtures of voices and tones that portray a unique set of vocals, enhancing this album even more.
All of these songs touch on topics of Wallen’s life that have come from love, loss and personal/mental failures. Examples include the song “Superman” where he realized his son would find out about his arrest and the desire to become a better father. The song “I’m a little crazy” is a reflection on his personal chaos, and the lyrics “Coyote in a field of wolves” shows his feeling of isolation.
This album resonates deeply with the listeners and can be connected to very easily. Furthermore, it shows the themes of nostalgia, accountability and the struggles of getting through challenges that makes the album relatable, interesting and exceptional.
Wallen has expressed this album as his turning point in life where he is learning from his mistakes and challenges. In addition, this album proves his ability to take his personal experiences and turn it into captivating music.
I recommend this album to anyone who enjoys country music as well as personal reflection and relatability. This album has incredible emotional depth, and it goes through his life of how he faced and overcame hardships.
