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Post Malone has ventured into country music with his latest album, F-1 Trillion. It marks the singer-songwriter's departure from his usual rap and hip-hop songs. The album was released on August 16, 2024, through Republic and Mercury Records. It features guest appearances from music giants like Tim McGraw, Dolly Parton, Morgan Wallen, and Chris Stapleton.
F-1 Trillion, with a run time of almost an hour (57 minutes, and 51 seconds to be exact), comprises of 18 tracks. The extended version of the album, titled F-1 Trillion: Long Bed, has nine more songs. This gives the extended version, which was released less than 12 hours after the main album, a 27-song tracklist.
Pour Me A Drink, Yours, and more of Post Malone's hit tracks from F-1 Trillion
1) California Sober (feat. Chris Stapleton)
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California Sober features a collaboration between Post Malone and Chris Stapleton. The song blends elements of bluegrass, country, rock, and grunge. Its storyline is about the singer giving a lift to a hitchhiker who ends up stealing his wallet. The catchy chorus of the song goes:
She said, "Baby, give me one more kiss, Before I kiss your a*s goodbye"
2) Wrong Ones (feat. Tim McGraw)
Wrong Ones stands as the album's opening track. It begins with an acoustic intro that showcases Post Malone's vocal abilities. The song playfully references Tim McGraw's hits like Real Good Man and Don't Take the Girl. The track delves into the theme of making poor romantic choices.
3) I Had Some Help (feat. Morgan Wallen)
I Had Some Help, featuring country star Morgan Wallen, has emerged as one of the most successful tracks from the F-1 Trillion. It made history by debuting at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart. The country-pop number was released as a lead single back in May 10, 2024.
4) Pour Me a Drink (feat. Blake Shelton)
Pour Me a Drink, featuring Blake Shelton, alludes to the struggles of mundane life and how one can use a hearty drink to alleviate their woes. Shelton and Malone's unique voices complement each other in this upbeat song. The uplifting chorus of the track goes:
"Somebody pour me a drink, somebody bum me a smoke, I'm 'bout to get on a buzz, I'm 'bout to get on a roll"
5) Devil I've Been (feat. Ernest)
Devil I've Been has the themes of redemption and personal struggle. The song is produced by all three producers of F-1 Trillion, namely Louis Bell, Charlie Handsome, and Hoskins. It has over six million streams on Spotify. The song comes with a heartening pre-chorus:
"Thank God there's still salvation For a guy like me who still needs savin'"
6) Yours
Yours is the closing track of the album (not the extended version). The deeply personal song reflects the love Malone has for his young daughter. Its lyrics suggest that Malone is addressing the song to his future son-in-law as he sings:
We’ll both love her forever, but I loved her long before And one day I know I’ll give her away, buddy that don’t mean she’s yours
7) Guy For That (feat. Luke Combs)
In Guy For That, Malone collaborates with Luke Combs to deliver an upbeat tune. The humorous lyrics about the singer's shortcomings in a relationship, make the song relatable. It was released as the third single of the album on July 26, 2024.
8) Have The Heart (feat. Dolly Parton)
In Have The Heart, Malone collaborates with country legend Dolly Parton. The two deliver verses that center around rekindling an old romance. Parton's contribution adds a much-needed touch of feminine energy to the album.
9) Dead At The Honky Tonk
Dead At The Honky Tonk is from the extended version of F-1 Trillion. The song tells the story of a man who dies from a broken heart at a bar. Here Malone delves into the themes of drinking and heartache.
Critical Reception of the F-1 Trillion album
F-1 Trillion has earned generally favorable reviews from critics. Metacritic, a review aggregator, gave it a score of 71 out of 100. A review in The Telegraph praised the album for making "pure good ol' boy country" music. The Guardian reviewed the album as being "a little formulaic" but noted that it is "tailor-made for chart domination."
This album has cemented Post Malone in the country music scene. With a mix of catchy singles and noteworthy collaborations, Malone has managed to capture the attention of fans and critics alike.
