The record explores mature themes of heartbreak, toxic cyclical relationships, and the isolation of the celebrity lifestyle.
The band moved away from their early pop-punk roots (inspired by blink-182 and All Time Low) toward a "New Wave" sound influenced by The Cure , Talking Heads , and The Police .
Released on June 15, 2018, Youngblood is 5SOS's third studio album. It made history by making 5SOS the first group to have their first three full-length studio albums debut at number one on the .