On Feb. 13, Maryland-born R&B singer-songwriter Brent Faiyaz released his third studio album, “Icon.” The album is a cohesive mix of standard R&B and disco with distinct ’90s-inspired production.

With 10 tracks on the standard edition and two bonus tracks released on Feb. 16, “Icon” is a quick listen that stays enjoyable throughout. Each track offers something unique to the listener and the varied sound production lends itself nicely to the album.

Faiyaz’s unique vocal style is a thorough line of quality across the record. However, not every track is equally robust. Below is a track-by-track review of the album.

white noise.

While charming, this instrumental track fails to be more than just an introduction to the album. “white noise.,” as the name implies, is almost immediately overshadowed by the following songs and doesn’t stick with the listener.

wrong faces.

This song is an immediate standout with its infectious beat. The clever play on words — transitioning from “You’ve been looking for love / In all the wrong, the wrong places” to “You’ve been looking for love / In all the wrong, the wrong faces” — helps highlight this track’s sense of romantic desperation.

have to.

This disco-inspired track is by far the best this album has to offer. Faiyaz demonstrates his talent with an impressive performance. The writing is clean and concise, offering clarity to the song’s meaning. There is a sense of desperation and urgency in the lyrics that the production and effects enhance.

butterflies.

Faiyaz appears most vulnerable in this low-tempo track. The writing is honest and romantic, helping the listener to better understand Faiyaz. Nonetheless, this track does not stick out among the other songs in the album because it creates a less inspirational energy compared to more immersive songs on the album, like “have to.”

other side.

Another upbeat disco-inspired track, Faiyaz’s vocals ascend across these higher-tempo songs. “other side.” is groovy and captivating in a way that sucks the listener in and atmospheric with ’80s influences. The production is clean and the writing remains honest, with longing lyrics blurring the lines between dream and reality.

strangers.

In yet another sad and slow song, Faiyaz delivers vulnerable, honest lyrics with decelerated production juxtaposed with the previous track. Similar to “butterflies.,” this song does not really stand out until the end. This track ends with a Siri-like voice providing life advice, cutting through the instrumentals as the most interesting part of this otherwise dull song.

world is yours.

The seventh track is a gorgeous love song with a great beat behind it. The writing is both romantic and sweet, to the point where the listener can’t help but smile and get engrossed in the romantic feelings expressed. Lyrics like “They don’t make me feel like you, girl / I’m talking no one / Forever is the only outcome” demonstrate the artist’s love in a way that is simple yet profound.

four seasons.

The following love song, which follows “world is yours.,” is an overall well-written song. However, it is nothing particularly special in comparison to the other tracks on the album. This song expands on ideas from the previous song, with lyrics like “But no matter the weather, thought this was forever / I’m here 365,” which gives it continuity with the rest of the album.

pure fantasy.

The third love song in a row, this one is a bit more high-tempo than the two before it. The production is really captivating on this track, keeping the listener engaged. Faiyaz creates an enchanting track, showcasing an R&B ’90s and ’70s lyrical fusion. A disco-inspired song is always where Faiyaz sounds his best and his voice is like butter on this track. Overall, it’s a magical song that transports you into the love story it creates.

vanilla sky.

Faiyaz ends the album with a song filled with questions, professing his doubts about love and his relationship. Despite a positive tone in the previous songs, there are still lingering doubts he voices in this last track. The song feels airy, light and relaxed against Faiyaz’s strong voice and has an overall whimsical tone. He wraps up the album in a vulnerable place, asking both his lover and the listener, “Is this a safe space for me? / To lead with honesty?”

Faiyaz’s honest writing and amazing voice lead the listener on a journey through ups and downs. This album places the listener in Faiyaz’s mind, leaving an understanding of his thought process around love and relationships. Overall, “Icon” is worth a listen.