Young Hollywood looks back across our 62 stories covering Post Malone to rank the chart-topping studio albums that turned Austin Post into an unstoppable hitmaker.
Post Malone transformed contemporary pop radio the second his 2015 single White Iverson caught fire online. Born Austin Richard Post in Syracuse, New York, the musician walked into the industry with a distinct mix of hip hop cadences, alternative rock guitar instincts, and unforgettable melodic hooks. When he sat down with Young Hollywood inside his early tour bus, he possessed the exact fearless energy that turned him into an arena-filling staple.
Across 62 stories published on Young Hollywood since 2010, our cameras and writers have tracked his journey from an eccentric newcomer to one of the most streamed performers on the planet. Early on, Post Malone told Young Hollywood, "Let's do it, man. Let's do it. Let's get weird." That philosophy has guided every record he has produced since. Watch our full sit-down with Post Malone below.
Austin (2023)
By the time Austin arrived in 2023, the singer stripped away heavy trap production in favor of bright live instrumentation, crisp acoustic guitar riffs, and personal, unfiltered lyrics. Named after his birth name, the record put his songwriting craft directly under the spotlight. Tracks like Chemical and Overdrive proved that his pop instincts work just as well over driving synth-pop basslines and jangly alternative chords as they do over booming 808s.
While Austin dialed back the sheer number of superstar guest features found on his earlier records, it allowed his signature vibrato and introspective lyricism to take center stage. The record showed fans an artist completely comfortable with his own musical palette, trading maximalist party anthems for sun-drenched, melancholic pop anthems built for open highway drives.
Stoney (2016)
His 2016 debut studio record, Stoney, laid the groundwork for everything that followed. Packed with breakout smashes like Congratulations and the heartbreaking vocal showcase I Fall Apart, the album announced Austin Post as an undeniable new force. The project blended hazy Dallas hip-hop beats with folk-inspired acoustic arrangements, delivering a sound that caught traditional genre purists off guard while instantly connecting with listeners across streaming platforms.
During the Stoney era, the singer traveled the country in a bus packed with doodles, guitars, and unvarnished humor. He kept things lighthearted behind the scenes, famously joking during our tour bus walk-through, "I'm starting a charity to people with no swag." That grounded sense of self gave Stoney its enduring warmth, turning raw talent into a multi-platinum debut that stayed on the charts for years.
Beerbongs & Bentleys (2018)
If Stoney opened the door, Beerbongs & Bentleys smashed it off the hinges in 2018. The sophomore record generated chart-topping monster singles including Rockstar and Psycho, solidifying his status as a certified hit machine. The production went bigger, darker, and more polished, leaning into moody trap beats while maximizing stadium-sized choruses designed to get thousands of fans shouting every single syllable.
The record captured an artist operating at the absolute peak of his swagger. As Post Malone told Young Hollywood about his athletic confidence, "I'll take it to the hole almost every time and you can't really stop me." That exact competitive swagger ran through every beat of Beerbongs & Bentleys, establishing him as a dominant force who could glide effortlessly between melodic rap and guitar-driven arena rock.
Hollywood's Bleeding (2019)
Taking the crown at number one is 2019's Hollywood's Bleeding, an album that balanced razor-sharp pop songwriting with dark, gothic production. Anchored by the unstoppable global smash Circles, the record captured a musician at the height of his creative confidence. From moody synth-pop grooves to high-octane rock collaborations, the tracklist delivered zero filler and non-stop hooks from start to finish.
What makes Hollywood's Bleeding his definitive masterpiece is its sheer cohesion. Even as it jumps from atmospheric hip-hop to soaring alternative rock, every single track feels connected by his distinctive voice and emotional vulnerability. It remains the gold standard of his discography, cementing his reputation as one of modern music's most versatile chart-toppers.
From low-key tour bus hangouts to global stadium stages, Austin Post continues to follow his own creative compass across pop, rock, and country. Ranking these albums highlights how consistently he has delivered timeless hits without ever losing the quirky, genuine spirit that first made us pay attention.
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