The first time I listened to it I've got to admit that I was rather disappointed with it. Although that I had liked the new ring to the single Story of My Life, I thought the rest of the songs were rather dull and not very memorable. And Best Song Ever has had it's time, I didn't even feel like listening to it.
Although, because I had heard that you had to listen to the album a couple of times to like it, I decided to give it another chance and I'm really glad that I did because now I can't stop pressing the replay button. I'm even listening to it as I write this.
I've got to say though that I'm not quite fan-girling over it as some people, mainly girls, are. But I do quite enjoy it. I really like how their music is growing with them and changing and maturing. Going a bit from the pop and more into a bit rockish, but still not, and bringing maybe a bit of an indie ring to it? I'm not really sure how to describe it, but it's clearly different from their other music and that's what I really like about it, not that their music was bad before. I just like the kind of music their making now more.My favorite thing about the album, as weird as it sounds, isn't actually their songs, but the fact that the formation of the songs are different from before. E.g. the first two albums, Up All Night and Take Me Home, were mainly sung by Liam, Harry and Zayn, but now Niall and Louis are coming strong into this album. Which I think is a very good thing and the reason is, well, they looked quite bored at their newest concert as they really didn't have many lines in each song. Louis wasn't even allowed to finish his only solo line in the single Best Song Ever, the "I know, you know, you know, I'll remember you" bit as Zayn was made swoop in and finish it.
I also like the fact that Liam isn't the one starting every song, even if he does a great job at it, I like hearing Niall start "You and I" and Louis start "Right Now". And I like hearing Niall and Louis sing more than one part of the song when Zayn, Harry and Liam always sing at least two parts in each song. I've noticed though that it's like Niall has gotten out of the corner he was put in and gets to sing a lot more than usually but Louis, unfortunately, isn't as lucky. I noticed this factor first in the Best Song Ever, but I had long before, as you have probably also picked up on, noticed about the other three's main roles in the band.I don't think I have a favorite song on the album as I always find something I don't like in each song, but I guess if I had to choose it would be Happily, that is apart from Story of My Life. The only thing I don't like in it is the bit "we're on fire". I just don't get it, but I love the hyped up part after that.
Lastly I would just really like to say a few words about each song on the album.
Best Song Ever: Starts very well, with good energy, and the "ow" from Harry is a very fun part. It is though a very milked idea of a song. I just thought of Tenacious D with their song Tribute when I first heard of this one.
Story of My Life; Very different from their previous songs, has a nice indie ring to it, which I really like. And of course with this song, their trying, as every singer does at least once in their career, to show that they had a life before their careers, which is nice for the fans.Diana: Singing a song about a girl, basic. But, still making it very fun and catchy, you could really dance to this.
Midnight Memories; Pretty much about their lives and how they now know what they want to do and not caring what other people think. And of course they sing about a girl.You and I: A very cute and relaxing song. Has a kind of like a Romeo and Juliet feel to it. Maybe a bit cheesy. I like the most about the song though that Niall starts it for once.
Don't Forget Where You Belong; Pretty basic song based on the place they're now in as pop stars. They don't want to forget where they come from and that they are normal. Good song though.
Strong: I think this is actually a very sweet song, but still pretty basic song about a girl.Happily: Maybe my most favorite, but I just don't get the "we're on fire" bit, please explain it to me in the comments. But as I said earlier the part after is very fun and I really like it.
Right Now: Not very special to me. Just about the touring and probably them missing their girlfriends or just another love song.
Little Black Dress: Good rhythm, but not very memorable is it?Through The Dark; I like this song. The music and text is pretty good. So it's good. I really like the sound of the guitar.
Something Great: I like this song, except for the part were Zayn sings like a emo, like he's about to cry.
Little White Lies: I like this song, it's catchy and fun.
Better Than Words: This song is really good. Scratch everything I said before, this is my favorite song on the album. Just so much fun and the "tsss" Niall does, so funny. A bit too much "oooww" though, like someone just grabbed their crotch to make them sing higher.
Why Don't We Go There: This is a pretty good song. Not anything negative I can point out.Does He Know: I like this song, but doesn't it quite go against Little Things? And are they promoting cheating? At least it sounds like it's about cheating. Otherwise I like it.
Alive: I think this song is so funny, I can't help but laugh when I hear the end of their sentences, like "eehh" squall. And the other parts of the song do remind me of some other song, I'm not sure what song though. Should have been the last song on the album though. A perfect ending song for an album.
Half a Heart: Is probably the sweetest song I've ever heard and this song just screams LOVE! This makes me want to be in love. A very good job song writers.
Although this review can be seen as being negative and disliking 1D by some directioners, it is not inteded to be. This is just some constructive criticism. I am actually myself a directioner, so please no hate.
I give the album on a scale from 1-10: 7.5
Please comment below what you thought of the album, did you like it? Dislike it? And why?
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- Just a Blogger
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