Speaking with Tyler Damara Kelly for The Line of Best Fit about the process of the album, Thomas stated:[3] "Things are pretty shit at the moment and there are times where I really feel like magic has been taken out of the world.

"[3]He also confirmed that the record will have collaborations with artists such as singers-songwriters Mykal Kilgore, Ultra Naté, Berri, and Beth Hirsch.

[3][2] Thomas revealed that the album's producers and writers include Richard X, Babydaddy of Scissor Sisters, Ian Masterson and Jon Shave, and that gay pornographic actor and social media personality Jonah Wheeler plays the accordion on the album title track.

[14] with a Halloween themed music video, starring Thomas, Ryan Miller, among others premiered on 13 October.

[19] "Heartslap", featuring Grammy nominee singer-songwriter Mykal Kilgore, was released as the album's seventh single on 26 April 2024.

[26] Sean Maunier from Metro Weekly called Enjoy Youth a "master class in buoyant, vibrant, glorious dance-pop", highlighting the record "captivating hooks" and "immensely satisfying dance beats", while stating that Thomas album "offers a gentle reminder that youth is a state of mind rather than a product of time".