Sounds Good Feels Good

5 Seconds of Summer’s second studio album, *Sounds Good Feels Good*, was released on October 23, 2015, through Hi or Hey and Capitol Records. Recorded between 2014 and 2015 in the United States, the album features 14 tracks and includes limited-edition formats such as deluxe CDs and vinyls with exclusive merchandise bundles. The band embarked on a world tour to promote the album, starting in January 2016.

The album spawned several singles, including "She’s Kinda Hot," "Hey Everybody!," and "Jet Black Heart." Promotional singles like "Fly Away" and "Money" were also released prior to the album's launch. Critics generally praised the album for its maturity compared to their debut, with a Metacritic score of 67/100, though some noted its lack of cohesiveness.

Commercially successful, *Sounds Good Feels Good* debuted at number one in several countries, including Australia, the United States, the UK, Canada, and others. It sold over one million copies worldwide by April 2016 and was certified Gold in the UK and Indonesia, and Platinum in Ireland. The album marked a significant step forward for the band, solidifying their identity and connecting with fans through relatable themes and sounds.