Ava Max has returned with her third studio album, Don’t Click Play, a record that arrives after months of silence, delays, and uncertainty surrounding its release. Out now via Atlantic Records, the project marks an important moment in her career—not only because of its sound but also because of the complicated road that led here. While the rollout left many fans frustrated, with little promotion from either Ava or her label, the music itself proves surprisingly cohesive and carefully crafted. For all the turbulence that surrounded its arrival, Don’t Click Play stands as a reminder of why Ava Max remains one of pop’s biggest names.
Spanning 12 tracks, the album blends the anthemic electro-pop that first put Ava on the map with new elements of balladry and pop-rock. The album was supported by three singles: “Lost Your Faith,” “Lovin Myself,” and “Wet, Hot American Dream,” but several deeper cuts such as “Don’t Click Play” and “World’s Smallest Violin” also stand out.
Still, the story of Don’t Click Play cannot be separated from its rollout. Ava’s decision to disappear from social media in early July, followed by the sudden cancellation of her planned world tour, left fans questioning whether the album would arrive at all. Just hours before its release, she finally broke her silence with a short but memorable statement: “In due time, I have so much to say. But for now, Don’t Click Play.” The timing only added to the mystique, underscoring both the challenges of this era and the resilience it took to deliver the finished album.
Now that the project is finally out, the conversation shifts to the music itself. With 12 tracks to unpack, ranging from euphoric pop highs to moody introspections, Don’t Click Play offers plenty of material to rank and revisit. Here is our ranking of all the tracks from Ava Max’s Don’t Click Play.
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