Do That Again (Malcolm Todd album)

Do That Again
A solid bright red background with black text reading "Do That Again" on the left-center side. Near the center right is an inset square photograph showing a short brown-haired young man with dark glasses sitting in a bathtub filled with water. He holds a green glass bottle in his right hand, and two red rubber ducks float in the tub near his chest.
Studio album by
Malcolm Todd
ReleasedJune 5, 2026 (2026-06-05)
StudiosElectric Lady Studios (New York)
Chaplin Studios (Los Angeles)
Genre
Length35:44
LabelColumbia
Malcolm Todd chronology
Malcolm Todd
(2025)		 Do That Again
(2026)
Singles from Do That Again
  1. "Breathe"
    Released: March 13, 2026
  2. "I Saw Your Face"
    Released: April 23, 2026

Do That Again is the second studio album by American singer-songwriter and musician Malcolm Todd, released on June 5, 2026, by Columbia Records. It was supported by two singles, "Breathe" and "I Saw Your Face". Recorded over a six-month period in New York and Los Angeles, the album has been described by The Line of Best Fit as a reflection of Todd's personal growth. It serves as the sophomore follow-up to Todd's 2025 self-titled debut. The album's title, Do That Again, was inspired by a journal entry of Todd's.

Musically, Do That Again contains both classic pop music and contemporary R&B components. Lyrically, the album explores themes of youth, problems in personal relations, and male vulnerability. Having been written during the time when Todd found himself single, this record details the combination of personal success and romantic life and its problems. The final track, "Do That Again", has contributions from Steve Lacy. The album received generally favorable reviews from critics and debuted at number five on the Billboard 200.

Background

Do That Again was recorded over a period of six months between Electric Lady Studios in New York and Chaplin Studios in Los Angeles.[1][2] The Line of Best Fit stated that the album reflects personal growth.[2] The album was announced in late April,[1] while the track listing was released officially via Instagram on May 12, 2026,[3][4] with "Breathe" and "I Saw Your Face" released as singles.[5][4] The album was released on June 5, 2026,[6] through Columbia Records.[1]

Do That Again is Todd's sophomore studio album. It follows the release of his 2025 self-titled debut and its deluxe version entitled Malcolm Todd (still). Todd stated that the title of the album was derived from a journal entry session and symbolizes physical affection, as well as the tendency of man to repeat things for satisfaction and security.[7] He also noted that the title also reflects the pressures of the music industry, specifically the expectation to replicate previous artistic successes to satisfy an audience. Additionally, Todd cited the concise phrasing of Marvin Gaye's 1976 album I Want You as a stylistic inspiration for the title.[8]

Composition and themes

Overview

Regis stated that the theme of the album from Todd revolves around the cycle of youth, relationship issues, and the fragility of men, backed up by the songs "Breathe" and "I Saw Your Face".[7] Do That Again has elements of classic pop and modern R&B.[1] The album also has elements of alt-R&B and indie rock.[9] According to AllMusic, it "finds Malcolm Todd continuing to bounce" between the genres of guitar pop, bedroom pop, and R&B.[10] It is described by Clash as being influenced by a period when Todd was newly single and socially active.[11]

Songs

In terms of composition, Todd explained how the song "I Saw Your Face" was made by him like a science experiment where he tried to recreate the same song from scratch and embrace male vulnerability. Furthermore, the songs featured within this album also reflect different problems that one faces in the early period of their career and relationships: in particular, the song "Gun to My Head" is an illustration of the breakdown of his relationship after he signed with Columbia Records, according to Los Angeles Times.[12]

Steve Lacy has co-produced and performed on the album's title track

In "Gun To My Head," the theme of sudden fame and romance is discussed. When interviewed by Interview, Todd explained that the line "I gave up loving you to pretend that I'm famous now" refers to the problems that come with balancing relationships when one has attained sudden fame. As he mentioned, fame makes it harder to form any real connections, since most people that approach him are more fascinated with him as a public figure rather than getting to know him personally.[8] The lyrics to "I Saw Your Face" address themes of romantic maturity and separation. Discussing the lines "I love you more than you will know. For that reason I let you go," Todd explained that the track reflects the necessity of ending a relationship when it is no longer working, despite personal desires to maintain it. He attributed his perspective on romantic maturity and relationships to life experiences and growing up with sisters. Steve Lacy actively collaborated on the closing track of Todd's album, "Do That Again." For the song, Lacy served as a producer, played guitar and bass, and provided backing vocal harmonies during the track's climax. Todd described the collaboration as a significant milestone, noting that working with an artist who was a major high school influence felt "full circle."[8]

These songs were chosen to showcase the variety of topics discussed on this album. Although "Breathe" deals with issues of physical attraction and longing, Todd explained that he considers heartbreak more natural to him and easier to write about. Todd explained that while the themes such as "sex, drugs and rock and roll" that appear in some of his work create a romantic notion, heartbreak is an emotion that a wider variety of his listeners can relate to. The theme of the song "Do That Again" is the repetition of certain things in life, whether it be in a romantic way or at work. Todd described that initially the title of the song was an expression of a basic impulse to repeat something pleasant.[8]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
SourceRating
Metacritic67/100[13]
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusicStarStarHalf star[10]
Beats Per Minute40%[14]
PopMatters8/10[15]
Rolling StoneStarStarStarStar[16]

On review aggregator Metacritic, Do That Again received a 67 out of 100.[13] When reviewing this album for Rolling Stone, Jon Dolan referred to Malcolm Todd as a "rising star," whose music is defined by "a sweet, lilting voice" and skillful creation of intimate pop music. According to Dolan, this artist prefers reality to any illusions of grandeur and demonstrates this attitude through self-deprecating lyrics and an understanding of relationships based on the artist's personal experience. This album can be considered among similar music made by other genre-hopping artists, such as Omar Apollo, Mk.gee, and Steve Lacy; Malcolm Todd's music style can be defined as bedroom pop, blending indie confessional music with R&B. Even though the artist's work has been influenced by famous musicians, such as Hall & Oates and Prince, his music remains realistic in the depiction of complex relationships and isolation.[16]

According to the Los Angeles Times profile, Katie Simons mentioned that Do That Again is a sign of the singer's mature artistic growth. As observed by the critic, the album reflects a more honest and vulnerable approach on part of the artist when compared to his previous music albums such as his 2024 mixtape, Sweet Boy, and his first studio release entitled Malcolm Todd (2025).[12] In a write-up for Melodic, Ezra Kendrick mentioned that the album proved to be the one where Todd showed significant growth as a musician, referring to it as his most cohesive and "fleshed out" album till then. Kendrick highlighted the production quality and structure of the album, pointing out how the instrumental changes made were deliberate and aimed at reflecting the mood of the music. Kendrick pointed out how, for example, the album begins with heavy guitars and indie-pop tunes and then proceeds by playing around with both sparse and overloaded guitar tones, creating an illusion of space, along with incorporating experimental textures in the percussion elements. Towards the end of the article, Kendrick summed up the record as Todd's most mature yet lively work, which is even more remarkable given that he had already released plenty of music by the time he turned 22. Kendrick applauded how Todd incorporated seamless production in terms of indie-pop, rock, and R&B, ensuring that the album kept its listeners engaged. In summary, the author concludes that the album's musical composition was indeed a good match for Todd's personality-based lyrics.[9]

Steve Forstneger of Beats Per Minute stated that the album is directionless and inconsistent. Forstneger noted that many of the songs are forgettable and immature, leaning on clichés. He mentions that the album feels like a repeat of earlier work, offering little evolution from prior releases, such as Sweet Boy and Malcolm Todd. However, he did praise "I Saw Your Face" as the standout track on the album for its honesty and songwriting.[14] Writing for AllMusic, Marcy Donelson, who rated the Do That Again a 2.5 star album, described it as a follow-up to Sweet Boy.[10] Matthew Dwyer of PopMatters rated the album an 8 out of 10.[15]

Commercial performance

In the United States, Do That Again debuted at number five on the Billboard 200 with 67,000 album-equivalent units in its first week, according to Billboard. Of that total, 30,000 were traditional album sales — including 19,000 on vinyl — while 37,000 were streaming-equivalent units. The album entered the top 10 of seven Billboard charts, reaching number two on Top Album Sales, Vinyl Albums, and Top Rock & Alternative Albums. Its debut marked Todd's first top-10 entry on the Billboard 200 and his highest-charting release to date.[17]

Internationally, Do That Again achieved moderate success. The album peaked at number 19 on the UK Albums Chart, where it remained for two weeks,[18] and reached the top 10 in Australia (No. 3) and New Zealand (No. 7).[19][20]

Tour

On June 8, 2026, Todd announced the Do That Again Tour, a North American headline tour promoted by Live Nation.[21][22][23] The run is preceded by festival appearances at the Osheaga Music & Arts Festival in Montreal on August 1 and the Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival in San Francisco on August 8, 2026.[23] An artist presale opened on June 9, 2026, ahead of the general on-sale on June 11.[23][24]

Following the presale, second and third performances were added in several markets, including Austin, Atlanta, Philadelphia, New York, Toronto, Chicago, Seattle, Oakland and Los Angeles; promotional material for the tour described it as having sold out during the artist presale. The tour concludes with three consecutive nights at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles on October 28, 29 and 30, 2026.[25]

Track listing

No.TitleLength
1."Jean Skirt"0:59
2."Obsessica"3:39
3."Free .99"2:49
4."Breathe"2:56
5."I Saw Your Face"3:09
6."Difficult Love"2:33
7."Malcolm in the Middle"2:38
8."Ain't That the Truth"2:02
9."Gun to My Head"2:49
10."X's and O's"3:01
11."Lonely Song"3:20
12."Good Bye"2:40
13."Do That Again"3:03
Total length:35:44

Notes

Charts

Weekly chart performance for Do That Again
Chart (2026) Peak
position
Australian Albums (ARIA)[19] 3
Canadian Albums (Billboard)[27] 14
Irish Albums (Official Charts)[28]20
Lithuanian Albums (AGATA)[29] 77
New Zealand Albums (RMNZ)[20] 7
Scottish Albums (Official Charts)[30]11
UK Albums (Official Charts)[31]19
UK R&B Albums (Official Charts)[32]1
US Billboard 200[17] 5
US Top Rock & Alternative Albums (Billboard)[17] 2

References

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  2. 1 2 Sandiford, Kayla (April 29, 2026). "Malcolm Todd announces second album, Do That Again". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved May 1, 2026.
  3. ↑ Todd, Malcolm (May 12, 2026). "Swipe for a surprise #tracklist". Instagram. Retrieved May 24, 2026.
  4. 1 2 Franzo, Allyson (April 30, 2026). "Malcolm Todd announces new album 'Do That Again' out this June". // MELODIC Magazine. Retrieved May 1, 2026.
  5. ↑ Regis, Ralph (April 28, 2026). "Malcolm Todd Releases New Single, "I Saw Your Face"". billboardphilippines.com. Retrieved May 1, 2026.
  6. ↑ O'Keefe, Sarah (May 28, 2026). "Here are the anticipated albums, EPs and mixtapes for June 2026". triple j. Retrieved June 1, 2026.
  7. 1 2 Regis, Ralph (June 5, 2026). "Malcolm Todd Releases New Album 'Do That Again' — Listen". billboardphilippines.com. Retrieved June 5, 2026.
  8. 1 2 3 4 Russell, Ary (June 5, 2026). "Malcolm Todd Wants to Do This Again and Again and Again". Interview Magazine. Retrieved June 5, 2026.
  9. 1 2 Kendrick, Ezra (June 6, 2026). "Malcolm Todd is young, in love and lonely on 'Do That Again' — Album Review". // MELODIC Magazine. Retrieved June 6, 2026.
  10. 1 2 3 Donelson, Marcy. "Do That Again - Malcolm Todd". AllMusic. Retrieved July 13, 2026.
  11. ↑ Hussain, Shahzaib (April 29, 2026). "Malcolm Todd Announces New Album 'Do That Again'". Clash Magazine. Retrieved May 1, 2026.
  12. 1 2 "Malcolm Todd found fame on TikTok. Now he's handling stardom in real life". Los Angeles Times. June 4, 2026. Retrieved June 5, 2026.
  13. 1 2 "Do That Again by Malcolm Todd". Metacritic. Retrieved July 13, 2026.
  14. 1 2 Forstneger, Steve (June 9, 2026). "Album Review: Malcolm Todd – Do That Again". Beats Per Minute. Retrieved June 13, 2026.
  15. 1 2 Dwyer, Matthew (June 17, 2026). "Malcolm Todd Has a Vision for the Future of Pop". Retrieved July 14, 2026.
  16. 1 2 Dolan, Jon (June 4, 2026). "Malcolm Todd Blends Genres and Boils Down Big Emotions on 'Do That Again'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved June 5, 2026.
  17. 1 2 3 Rutherford, Kevin (June 16, 2026). "Malcolm Todd's 'Do That Again' Debuts in Top 10 of 7 Billboard Charts". Billboard. Retrieved June 20, 2026.
  18. ↑ "Malcolm Todd | full official chart history". Official Charts Company. Retrieved July 21, 2026.
  19. 1 2 "ARIA Top 50 Albums Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. July 6, 2026. Retrieved July 21, 2026.
  20. 1 2 "Official Top 40 Albums". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved June 13, 2026.
  21. ↑ "Malcolm Todd announces 2026 North American tour". Consequence. Retrieved July 21, 2026.
  22. ↑ "Malcolm Todd ready to "do that again" on new North American tour". ABC Audio. Retrieved July 21, 2026.
  23. 1 2 3 "Malcolm Todd announces 2026 North American tour" (Press release). Live Nation. June 8, 2026. Retrieved July 21, 2026.
  24. ↑ "How to buy Malcolm Todd Do That Again 2026 tour tickets". USA Today. Retrieved July 21, 2026.
  25. ↑ "Malcolm Todd books 2026 North American tour". Exclaim!. Retrieved July 21, 2026.
  26. ↑ Todd, Malcolm (June 17, 2026). "Malcolm Todd Has a Vision for the Future of Pop » PopMatters". PopMatters. Retrieved August 30, 2026.
  27. ↑ "Billboard Canadian Albums: Week of June 20, 2026". Billboard. Retrieved June 16, 2026.
  28. ↑ "Official Irish Albums Chart on 12/6/2026 – Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 13, 2026.
  29. ↑ "2026 24-os savaitės klausomiausi (TOP 100)". AGATA (in Lithuanian). Retrieved June 13, 2026.
  30. ↑ "Official Scottish Albums Chart on 12/6/2026 – Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 14, 2026.
  31. ↑ "Official Albums Chart on 12/6/2026 – Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 14, 2026.
  32. ↑ "Official R&B Albums Chart on 12/6/2026 – Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 14, 2026.
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