Two months ago in April, Avicii fans were gifted “SOS,” his first posthumous song, with the promise of a full album arriving on June 6. That project, titled Tim in honor of his birth name, is now here—a dozen tracks packed with lyrics laying out Avicii’s battle with depression during his final days.
Tim, Avicii’s first album release since 2015’s Stories, explores the mental hardships, struggles, and loneliness brought on by worldwide fame and a 24/7 job of touring and producing music. “Can you hear me? SOS” are the opening words of the lead single, which grants us an inside look at Avicii’s battle with his mental and physical health.