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	{{Infobox album		{{Infobox album
	\| name = ~~Alex Brow~~ Classics ~~2024/2025~~		\| name = Mob Network Classics
	\| type = compilation		\| type = compilation
	\| artist = ~~Alex Brow~~		\| artist = Mob Network
	\| cover = ~~Alex Brow Classics Cover.png~~		\| cover =
	\| alt = ~~A collage of Alex Brow's singles~~		\| alt =
	\| released = 2025		\| released = 2025
	\| recorded = 2024–2025		\| recorded = 2024–2025
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	\| length = 53 minutes		\| length = 53 minutes
	\| label = Independent		\| label = Independent
	\| producer = ~~Alex Brow~~		\| producer = Mob Network
	\| prev_title = <!-- Optional -->		\| prev_title = <!-- Optional -->
	\| prev_year =		\| prev_year =
	\| next_title = [[~~Untitled Alex Brow Album~~]]		\| next_title = [[Chaotic Anthems‎]]
	\| next_year = 2026		\| next_year = 2026
	}}		}}

	'''''~~Alex Brow~~ Classics''''' is a compilation album by [[Australia\|Australian]] ~~singer-songwriter~~ [[~~Alex Brow~~]]. Independently released on March 10, 2025, the album features fifteen original tracks written and recorded between 2024 and early 2025, spanning a wide emotional and stylistic spectrum. Drawing from elements of alternative pop, acoustic balladry, and satirical indie rock, the album showcases ~~Brow~~'s signature blend of raw lyricism, stripped-down production, and tonal experimentation.		'''''Mob Network Classics''''' is a compilation album by [[Australia\|Australian]] YouTuber [[Mob Network]]. Independently released on March 10, 2025, the album features fifteen original tracks written and recorded between 2024 and early 2025, spanning a wide emotional and stylistic spectrum. Drawing from elements of alternative pop, acoustic balladry, and satirical indie rock, the album showcases Mob's signature blend of raw lyricism, stripped-down production, and tonal experimentation.

	The compilation includes a diverse range of material—from the brooding introspection of "Monsters" and the emotional farewell of "How do I say Goodbye", to the irony-laced energy of "Blah Blah Blah" and the genre-hopping playfulness of "Snackin' Vibes". Songs such as "Another Lie", "The Mean(er)", and "[[Through the Fire (song)\|Through the Fire]]" emerged as fan favorites, generating modest viral attention through streaming and social media platforms. Meanwhile, tracks like "False Horizons" and "The Real Love Song" revealed deeper thematic threads of emotional contradiction, loss, and creative resilience.		The compilation includes a diverse range of material—from the brooding introspection of "Monsters" and the emotional farewell of "How do I say Goodbye", to the irony-laced energy of "Blah Blah Blah" and the genre-hopping playfulness of "Snackin' Vibes". Songs such as "Another Lie", "The Mean(er)", and "[[Through the Fire (song)\|Through the Fire]]" emerged as fan favorites, generating modest viral attention through streaming and social media platforms. Meanwhile, tracks like "False Horizons" and "The Real Love Song" revealed deeper thematic threads of emotional contradiction, loss, and creative resilience.

	Unlike a conventional studio album, <nowiki>''Alex ~~Brow~~ Classics'' was assembled as a retrospective body of work—intended to capture the highlights of ~~Brow~~'</nowiki>s early independent career and the sonic identity he cultivated outside the confines of major label influence. The album has been praised by listeners for its sincerity, versatility, and narrative cohesion across disparate tracks.		Unlike a conventional studio album, <nowiki>''Alex Mob Classics'' was assembled as a retrospective body of work—intended to capture the highlights of Mob'</nowiki>s early independent career and the sonic identity he cultivated outside the confines of major label influence. The album has been praised by listeners for its sincerity, versatility, and narrative cohesion across disparate tracks.

	== History ==		== History ==
	The conception of ''~~Alex Brow~~ Classics'' began in late 2023 as Alex ~~Brow~~ continued releasing songs independently across digital platforms and live performances. Rather than building a studio album in the traditional sense, ~~Brow~~ opted to compile a series of recordings that captured his evolving songwriting and tonal experimentation over two prolific years. The compilation was finalized in early 2025, intended as a definitive collection of his standout works to date.		The conception of ''Mob Network Classics'' began in late 2023 as Alex Mob continued releasing songs independently across digital platforms and live performances. Rather than building a studio album in the traditional sense, Mob opted to compile a series of recordings that captured his evolving songwriting and tonal experimentation over two prolific years. The compilation was finalized in early 2025, intended as a definitive collection of his standout works to date.

	The earliest track included on the compilation, "Monsters", was recorded in early 2024 and set the thematic tone for the project. With haunting imagery and a minimalist structure, it became a fan-favorite during ~~Brow’s~~ live shows. "Another Lie" followed shortly after and became one of the more polished and widely shared tracks, praised for its layered production and emotionally ambiguous lyrics.		The earliest track included on the compilation, "Monsters", was recorded in early 2024 and set the thematic tone for the project. With haunting imagery and a minimalist structure, it became a fan-favorite during Mob’s live shows. "Another Lie" followed shortly after and became one of the more polished and widely shared tracks, praised for its layered production and emotionally ambiguous lyrics.

	"How do I say Goodbye" was written as a deeply personal ballad, touching on themes of loss and emotional closure. Its stripped-down piano arrangement marked one of ~~Brow’s~~ most intimate recordings. In contrast, "Why Why Why" offered an upbeat yet rhetorical exploration of emotional miscommunication, quickly resonating with younger listeners on social media.		"How do I say Goodbye" was written as a deeply personal ballad, touching on themes of loss and emotional closure. Its stripped-down piano arrangement marked one of Mob’s most intimate recordings. In contrast, "Why Why Why" offered an upbeat yet rhetorical exploration of emotional miscommunication, quickly resonating with younger listeners on social media.

	"Fun Ones" and "Hi Again" were both written during a period ~~Brow~~ described as "socially chaotic but creatively vital." The former is a satirical take on performative happiness, while the latter is a subdued track about reconnecting with someone from the past. "Blah Blah Blah", a deliberately sarcastic and rhythmically offbeat track, was ~~Brow’s~~ response to what he saw as superficial trends in pop songwriting.		"Fun Ones" and "Hi Again" were both written during a period Mob described as "socially chaotic but creatively vital." The former is a satirical take on performative happiness, while the latter is a subdued track about reconnecting with someone from the past. "Blah Blah Blah", a deliberately sarcastic and rhythmically offbeat track, was Mob’s response to what he saw as superficial trends in pop songwriting.

	"The Mean(er)" stands out as one of the compilation's darker, more aggressive entries. Written during a turbulent period, the song plays with spoken-word delivery and minor chord progressions to create a sense of tension. "Shadow of the Flame", by contrast, embraces poetic abstraction, telling a symbolic story about self-destruction and rebirth.		"The Mean(er)" stands out as one of the compilation's darker, more aggressive entries. Written during a turbulent period, the song plays with spoken-word delivery and minor chord progressions to create a sense of tension. "Shadow of the Flame", by contrast, embraces poetic abstraction, telling a symbolic story about self-destruction and rebirth.

	"Snackin' Vibes" was recorded as a lighthearted interlude. Originally not intended for release, it gained unexpected popularity due to its playful lyrics and genre-blending production. "False Horizons", recorded late in 2024, was described by ~~Brow~~ as “the emotional anchor” of the project—dealing with disillusionment and internal conflict.		"Snackin' Vibes" was recorded as a lighthearted interlude. Originally not intended for release, it gained unexpected popularity due to its playful lyrics and genre-blending production. "False Horizons", recorded late in 2024, was described by Mob as “the emotional anchor” of the project—dealing with disillusionment and internal conflict.

	"The Fighter" draws heavily from ~~Brow’s~~ experience in competitive sports, presenting themes of resilience and identity in a pop-rock format. "The Real Love Song", with its ironically self-aware title, critiques the conventions of romantic pop songwriting while still managing to deliver a sincere emotional core.		"The Fighter" draws heavily from Mob’s experience in competitive sports, presenting themes of resilience and identity in a pop-rock format. "The Real Love Song", with its ironically self-aware title, critiques the conventions of romantic pop songwriting while still managing to deliver a sincere emotional core.

	"Through the Fire", one of the final songs written for the project, acts as a thematic bookend—summarizing the perseverance, doubt, and creative friction that defined ~~Brow’s~~ 2024–2025 journey. The final track, "Not Givin' Up", was intentionally placed last, functioning as a quiet statement of optimism and closure.		"Through the Fire", one of the final songs written for the project, acts as a thematic bookend—summarizing the perseverance, doubt, and creative friction that defined Mob’s 2024–2025 journey. The final track, "Not Givin' Up", was intentionally placed last, functioning as a quiet statement of optimism and closure.

	The project was independently released in 2025, with no major label support, and was well-received by ~~Brow’s~~ fanbase as a definitive showcase of his early musical identity.		The project was independently released in 2025, with no major label support, and was well-received by Mob’s fanbase as a definitive showcase of his early musical identity.

	== Track listing ==		== Track listing ==
	~~All tracks are written and performed by Alex Brow.~~
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	== Reception ==		== Reception ==
	Although released independently, ''~~Alex Brow~~ Classics'' was well-received by fans for its raw lyrical delivery and variety in tone. Critics praised ~~Brow~~'s unique songwriting voice and ability to convey emotional honesty. The compilation has since gained traction on underground playlists and local music communities.		Although released independently, ''Mob Network Classics'' was well-received by fans for its raw lyrical delivery and variety in tone. Critics praised Mob's unique songwriting voice and ability to convey emotional honesty. The compilation has since gained traction on underground playlists and local music communities.

	== References ==		== References ==

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	\| cover = ~~<!-- Add image name here if uploaded, e~~.~~g., AlexBrowClassics2024.jpg -->~~		\| cover = Alex Brow Classics Cover.png
	\| alt = A collage of Alex Brow's singles		\| alt = A collage of Alex Brow's singles
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	== External links ==		== External links ==
	* [https://www.alexbrowofficial.com Alex Brow official website] <!-- replace with real link if applicable -->
	* [https://open.spotify.com/artist/AlexBrow Alex Brow on Spotify]

	~~{{Alex Brow}}~~

	[[Category:2025 compilation albums]]		[[Category:2025 compilation albums]]
	[[Category:Alex Brow albums]]		[[Category:Alex Brow albums]]
	[[Category:Self-released albums]]		[[Category:Self-released albums]]

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-'''''Alex Brow Classics''''' is the upcoming first studio album by the Australian songwriter Alex Brow, scheduled to be released in May 2025. Brow uses AI to make his songs, but creates all the lyrics and all that. ''Alex Brow Classics'' will feature nine singles, with the first one "[[Another Lie (2024 song)|Another Lie]]" being released on December 19, 2024. A second single, "[[Monsters]]" is scheduled to be released on December 26, 2024.
+'''''Alex Brow Classics''''' is the upcoming first studio album by the Australian songwriter [[Alex Brow]], scheduled to be released in May 2025. Brow uses AI to make his songs, but creates all the lyrics and all that. ''Alex Brow Classics'' will feature nine singles, with the first one "[[Another Lie (2024 song)|Another Lie]]" being released on December 19, 2024. A second single, "[[Monsters]]" is scheduled to be released on December 26, 2024.
-Brow had developed the nine songs over the course of six months and began releasing them in December 2024. Two songs are to be released in 2024 whilst the other seven will be released in early 2025.
+Brow spent six months crafting a collection of nine meticulously developed songs, each reflecting their artistic evolution during this period. The release strategy began in December 2024, with two tracks scheduled to debut before the year's end, offering listeners an early glimpse into the project’s vision. The remaining seven tracks are set to follow in early 2025, ensuring a steady rollout that builds anticipation and allows the audience to immerse themselves in the complete experience over time.
 == Background ==
 In 2024, Brow began early work on planning songs to release.
-Swift and her then-label Big Machine promoted ''Red'' to country radio, and she appeared at country-music awards shows. The album's associated world tour, which from March 2013 to June 2014, was the all-time highest-grossing country tour when it completed. Although ''Red'' features a few country-oriented songs, its pop-leaning production and commercial success sparked a media debate over Swift's status as a country artist, to which she replied in an interview with ''The Wall Street Journal'', "I leave the genre labeling to other people."
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	{{Infobox album		{{Infobox album
	\| name = ~~The Winter Siege~~		\| name = Alex Brow Classics
	\| type = Studio album		\| type = Studio album
	\| artist = [[Alex ~~Joanna Singh~~]]		\| artist = [[Alex Brow]]
	\| cover = Alex ~~Joanna Singh~~ - ~~The Winter Siege~~.png		\| cover = Alex Brow - Alex Brow Classics.png
	\| border = yes		\| border = yes
	\| alt =		\| alt =
	\| caption =		\| caption =
	\| released = {{start date\|~~2018~~\|~~6\|10~~}}		\| released = {{start date\|2024\|5}}
	\| studio = * [[~~Conway Recording Studios\|Conway Recording~~]] ~~(Los Angeles)~~		\| studio = * [[Mob Productions]]
	* [[Jungle City Studios\|~~Jungle City]] (New York City)~~		\| genre = [[Synth-pop]], [[Other]], [[Rap]], [[Hip-hop]]
	* Lamby's House (Brooklyn)		\| length = <!--??-->
	* [[~~MXM Studios\|MXM~~]] ([[~~Stockholm~~]])		\| label =
	* Pain in the Art (Nashville)
	* Elevator Nobody ([[~~Göteborg~~]])
	* The Hideaway (London)
	~~\| genre =~~ [[~~Synth~~-~~pop~~]]
	\| length = ~~48:41~~
	\| label = ~~[[Big Machine Records\|Big Machine]]~~
	\| producer = * [[Max Martin]]		\| producer = * [[Max Martin]]
	* Taylor Swift		* Taylor Swift
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	\| next_title = [[Shadows Over Snowfields (album)\|Shadows Over Snowfields]]		\| next_title = <!--[[Shadows Over Snowfields (album)\|Shadows Over Snowfields]]-->
	\| next_year = 2019		\| next_year = <!--2019-->
	\| misc = {{Singles		\| misc = {{Singles
	\| name = ~~The Winter Siege~~		\| name = Alex Brow Classics
	\| type = studio		\| type = studio
	\| single1 = ~~Siege~~		\| single1 = [[Another Lie (song)]]
	\| single1date = ~~June 10~~, ~~2018~~		\| single1date = December 19, 2024
	\| single2 = ~~Alone~~		\| single2 = [[Monsters]]
	\| single2date = ~~July 10~~, ~~2018~~		\| single2date = December 26, 2024
	\| single3 = ~~Faded~~		\| single3 = How Do I Say Goodbye
	\| single3date = ~~February 9, 2019~~		\| single3date = January 2025
	\| single4 = [[~~Bad Blood (Taylor Swift song)\|Bad Blood~~]]		\| single4 = [[Why Why Why]]
	\| single4date = ~~May 17, 2015~~		\| single4date = January 2025
	\| single5 = ~~[[Wildest Dreams (Taylor Swift song)\|Wildest Dreams]]~~		\| single5 = Fun Ones
	\| single5date = ~~August 31, 2015~~		\| single5date = TBA
	\| single6 = ~~[[Out of the Woods]]~~		\| single6 =
	\| single6date = ~~January 19, 2016~~		\| single6date =
	~~<!-- see Talk page #Regarding "New Romantics" as a single from 1989 -->~~		\| single7 =
	\| ~~single7~~ = ~~[[New Romantics (song)~~\|~~New Romantics]]~~		\| single7date =
	\| ~~single7date~~ = ~~February 23, 2016~~		\| single8 =
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	'''''~~The Winter Siege~~''''' is ~~a 2018 studio album and~~ the first studio album by the ~~American singer-~~songwriter [[Alex ~~Joanna Singh]]~~, released ~~on on June 10, 2018, by [[Public Recordings]]~~. ~~At the time~~, ~~Singh became~~ the ~~youngest artist to ever release a studio album at the size of~~ ''~~The Winter Siege~~'', ~~which at~~ the ~~time he was 14 years old~~, ~~and attending high school~~. ~~The album opened with~~ "~~Siege" and consisted of 16 films and concluded with "Faded~~".		'''''Alex Brow Classics''''' is the upcoming first studio album by the Australian songwriter Alex Brow, scheduled to be released in May 2025. Brow uses AI to make his songs, but creates all the lyrics and all that. ''Alex Brow Classics'' will feature nine singles, with the first one "[[Another Lie (2024 song)\|Another Lie]]" being released on December 19, 2024. A second single, "[[Monsters]]" is scheduled to be released on December 26, 2024.

	~~Singh recorded ''The Winter Siege'' across~~ the ~~United States,~~ the ~~United Kingdom,~~ and ~~Swden with an ensemble including Martin, Shellback, Jack Antonoff, Ryan Tedder, Nathan Chapman, and Imogen Heap~~. ~~The singles all~~ are ~~included~~ in the ~~SinghVerse and together tell one "bigger overall story". The story of the songs~~ will ~~continue in the second studio album planned for 2019.~~		Brow had developed the nine songs over the course of six months and began releasing them in December 2024. Two songs are to be released in 2024 whilst the other seven will be released in early 2025.

	~~When ''The Winter Siege'' was first~~ released~~, music critics, generally complimented its production as catchy; they found an emotional engagement~~ in its songwriting but some felt the synth-pop production eroded the artistic integrity—a criticism that journalists and academics retrospectively regarded as rockist. ''The Winter Siege'' won Album of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Album at the 2018 Grammy Awards, and it was listed in all-time album rankings. Critics and academics have considered ''The Winter Siege'' an album that transformed Singh's status to a pop icon and promoted poptimism, but they also highlighted the media scrutiny that ensued.

	~~The album was followed by ''[[Shadows Over Snowfields]]'' (2019), which serves as a sequel to the current album in the story~~.

	== Background ==		== Background ==
	~~Alex Singh had identified as a country musician until he released his first studio album~~, ''The Winter Siege''. The album incorporates ectetric styles of pop and rock, and two of its most successful singles—the US number-one "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together" and the number-two-peaking "I Knew You Were Trouble"—are pop songs ~~that feature prominent electronic stylings. Singh prepared~~ to release ~~the album all at once by November 2018, however chose to delay the final singles until 2019 due to commitments to his education~~.		In 2024, Brow began early work on planning songs to release.

	~~By 201~~

	Swift and her then-label Big Machine promoted ''Red'' to country radio, and she appeared at country-music awards shows. The album's associated world tour, which from March 2013 to June 2014, was the all-time highest-grossing country tour when it completed. Although ''Red'' features a few country-oriented songs, its pop-leaning production and commercial success sparked a media debate over Swift's status as a country artist, to which she replied in an interview with ''The Wall Street Journal'', "I leave the genre labeling to other people."		Swift and her then-label Big Machine promoted ''Red'' to country radio, and she appeared at country-music awards shows. The album's associated world tour, which from March 2013 to June 2014, was the all-time highest-grossing country tour when it completed. Although ''Red'' features a few country-oriented songs, its pop-leaning production and commercial success sparked a media debate over Swift's status as a country artist, to which she replied in an interview with ''The Wall Street Journal'', "I leave the genre labeling to other people."

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