The Art Of Being A Mess (Deluxe) is the expanded edition of Lauren Spencer Smith’s sophomore studio album, marking a broadening of the original 2025 release with additional material slated for release on February 13, 2026. The deluxe version compiles fan favorites from the original tracklist alongside six new compositions, including the previously released single “Thick Skin” and the promotional track “Natural Disaster”. The project continues Spencer Smith’s exploration of deeply personal themes—ranging from emotional vulnerability and heartbreak to resilience and self-reflection—framed within a pop musical idiom that balances intimate balladry with driving contemporary pop production.
The album’s sonic palette is rooted in pop, incorporating elements of indie pop and heartfelt singer-songwriter sensibilities. Across the tracks, Spencer Smith navigates emotional complexity with candid lyricism and direct vocal delivery. Songs like “What a beautiful day” juxtapose introspective lyricism with melodic construction that underscores the emotional weight of the narrative, while tracks such as “bridesmaid” and “IF KARMA DOESN’T GET YOU (I WILL)” provide varied rhythmic and textural contrast. The deluxe additions extend this emotional range with new perspectives on vulnerability and growth.
The Art Of Being A Mess (Deluxe) follows the original album released on June 27, 2025 via Three Name Productions, Inc. in partnership with Island Records and Republic Records. The deluxe edition is scheduled for February 13, 2026 and includes eighteen tracks in total, broadening the narrative arc established by the standard edition.
Primary Artist / Vocalist
Lauren Spencer Smith – vocals, songwriting, performance
Production and Musical Contributions
The original album credits feature a range of music professionals contributing to instrumentation, production, engineering, and background vocals. While full deluxe edition credits are not comprehensively published at this time, key contributors from the original release include:
Production & Engineering
Steve Rusch – producer, guitar, bass, synthesizer, programming, recording engineer
Riley McDonough & Connor McDonough – producers, engineers, multi‑instrumentalists
Alex Ghenea – mixing engineer
Joe LaPorta – mastering engineer
David Burris – vocal producer
Bob Allaire – programming, strings
Additional studio personnel provided background vocals, instrumental performances, and technical support across various tracks.
Songwriting
Lauren Spencer Smith collaborated with a variety of composers and lyricists across the album’s compositions, contributing to the emotional depth and narrative cohesion of the record.
Singers / Vocal Contributors
Lauren Spencer Smith – lead vocals, background vocals
Additional background vocalists and performers are credited on the original version of the album across several tracks, though specific names for deluxe‑only additions have not been fully disclosed at the time of writing.
