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  1. Dec 13, 2019
    10
    Dare i say it?? Album of the year SPECTACULAR,GROUNDBREAKING, ONE OF A KIND
  2. Dec 13, 2019
    10
    No skips for me. Great sophomore album, fantastic production, Styles emotive lyrics make the album shine. Adore You, Lights Up, She and Falling are among my favorites.
  3. Dec 13, 2019
    10
    Incredible album, very uniqe, very spacial and catchy. Was surprised for the best!! Every track is perfect, no skips.
  4. Dec 13, 2019
    10
    Amazing best album to end the decade. Listening all day. You can hear how genuine he is being I loved it
  5. Dec 24, 2019
    10
    The best album of the year. Good and nice sound, amazing. Just one or two nauseating and weak songs, but you forget that point among the others.
  6. Dec 14, 2019
    9
    perfeito,leve e temperado!
    um álbum brilhante sim ,me fez querer muito pedalar feliz e sem rumo
  7. Dec 14, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Fine Line is such an amazing album. Totally better than the self-titled. In this one, Harry opens up to us about how he felt after his breakup with his ex-girlfriend and shows his vulnerable self. It's so well produced and the vocals... OH MY GOD THE VOCALS, especially in "She" and "Falling" - which are personally my favorites are to die for. Also, a special shout out to Mitch for his amazing guitar solo in "She", gave me goosebumps. Expand
  8. Dec 14, 2019
    10
    talented, brilliant, incredible, amazing, show stopping, spectacular, never the same, totally unique, completely not ever been done before, unafraid to reference or not reference, put it in a blender, **** on it, vomit on it, eat it, give birth to it
  9. Dec 14, 2019
    10
    **** it’s amazing, i cry, i laugh, i long... harry outdid himself i stan a king
  10. Dec 14, 2019
    10
    A masterpiece from a legend, I have no words.... Every track is unique and the production level, effort and everything is just perfect
  11. Dec 14, 2019
    10
    He once again proved that he is the most talented one from One Direction, Such a raw and elegant album in love with it
  12. Dec 14, 2019
    10
    Album of the year,, every song is good, i liked she, falling and golden my fav tracks!!!!!!!!!!!
  13. Dec 14, 2019
    10
    Harry has just outdone himself in this album this is a masterpiece I have no words to say I just love his voice
  14. Dec 14, 2019
    10
    Sublime, showstopping, honest and vulnerable but joyous. Harry is on a path to greatness.
  15. Dec 14, 2019
    8
    O álbum é bom. Indiscutível. Agora, as temáticas trabalhadas e, mais especificamente, a forma em que foram trabalhadas não fugiram dos cenários óbvios. Vocalmente incrível. Sonoramente agradável (ponto positivo para o coral em Treat People With Kindness e a instrumentalização em Cherry ). Liricamente ok, porém previsível. Em suma, a gente se diverte.
  16. Dec 14, 2019
    9
    Amazing album!!!! Thematically, sonically n vocally. Lyrically was a lil repetitive!!!!
  17. Dec 14, 2019
    10
    This man is aiming for longevity rather than one hit wonders who will make noise a few months and then get forgotten in humanity’s collective memory. And he’s doing an excellent job at it! The album is full of bangers, certainly being only his sophomore album there are still place for improvement but since he’s here to stay, no doubt the next ones will only get better and better. All hailThis man is aiming for longevity rather than one hit wonders who will make noise a few months and then get forgotten in humanity’s collective memory. And he’s doing an excellent job at it! The album is full of bangers, certainly being only his sophomore album there are still place for improvement but since he’s here to stay, no doubt the next ones will only get better and better. All hail the new king of music. Expand
  18. Dec 14, 2019
    10
    It's amazing♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️It's amazing♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
  19. Dec 15, 2019
    10
    such a wide range of musical genres within one album! pretty damn good in terms of modern pop music!!!
  20. Dec 15, 2019
    10
    Best new music to hit the airwaves in a generation. The reach of what this means to the industry, is at this time is limitless.
  21. Dec 18, 2019
    10
    Fine Line, it’s the honestly and pure album I’ve heard in a while, you get caught from the first song until the last
  22. Dec 21, 2019
    10
    It's an album that actually defines modern chill rock sound. Lushly produced, nicely vocalized and creatively written, it is one of the best albums of the decade.
  23. Dec 24, 2019
    10
    The best album. The only album that exists. Buy it, stream it, tell your family and friends about it. Liam Payne and his fans are losers
  24. Dec 24, 2019
    10
    amazing! can listen on repeat for hours. the best song is to be so lonely !
  25. Dec 24, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Muito bom, Harry é muito talentoso, amor muito ele, quem estiver dando nota baixa por rivalidade é chato Expand
  26. Dec 24, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing album! Harry never lets me down, I’m so proud of him for being able to be so vulnerable and open with us on this album, I feel like he’s the person he’s wanted to be for a long time. I’m so so happy for him and how great he’s doing in right now, he’s an amazing person and he really deserves his success. Expand
  27. Dec 24, 2019
    10
    Amazing!!!! A little bit different, but absolutely stunning album, with amazing lyrics and melodies
  28. Dec 24, 2019
    10
    Uma diversidade de estilos, simplesmente perfeito, harry styles não conhece a palavra fracasso
  29. Dec 24, 2019
    10
    best album period. STREAM FINE LINE BY HARRY STYLES FOR YOUR HEALTH. that’s that on that
  30. Dec 25, 2019
    10
    I am absolutely blown away.The album is a masterpiece. I loved all the songs and FALLING is my ultimate favorite.
  31. Dec 29, 2019
    10
    the truth is, Harry styles brings finally something amazing and different in our time. not just mainstream pop or radio hits BUT real music with honesty and emotions and things we all relate to. this album proved again what an amazing ARTIST he really is.
  32. Dec 13, 2019
    10
    best album everrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
  33. Dec 14, 2019
    10
    Fine Line is an impressive album. Incredible atmosphere, great instrumentals with wind instruments, beautiful corals and touching lyrics. Going from a classic rock (I noticed things that resemble Beatles and the like), psychedelic to a soul, trying folk and even Indie. Each track has something unique, special, the touch that only Harry Styles has and gives us. Seeing him increasinglyFine Line is an impressive album. Incredible atmosphere, great instrumentals with wind instruments, beautiful corals and touching lyrics. Going from a classic rock (I noticed things that resemble Beatles and the like), psychedelic to a soul, trying folk and even Indie. Each track has something unique, special, the touch that only Harry Styles has and gives us. Seeing him increasingly loose as an artist and who he really is makes me very proud. Congratulations H. Expand
  34. Dec 13, 2019
    10
    soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooOoooooooo good
  35. Dec 13, 2019
    10
    This is one of the best albums of the year. He really outdone himself and all its tracks are brillant. Not a single bad song... Harry is one of the most talented guys out there and we should be thankful for living in his generation. Thank u, Harry. I will be listening to this masterpiece for years.
  36. Dec 14, 2019
    10
    Loved Harry’s first solo album (especially Sign of the Times and Meet me in the hallway) but Fine Line is truly special. The songs are evocative. She and Fine Line are probably my stand outs right now, but I could easily add any of the others! Truly a perfect album in my books
  37. Dec 14, 2019
    10
    An album with lots of feelings, with songs like fine line and cherry that can make you cry
  38. Dec 13, 2019
    10
    qualidade, conceito, letras profundas, personalidade. tem tudo pra ser o album da carreira
  39. Dec 13, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Fine Line is more than I expected, Harry is a upcoming pop/rock star that will dominate this next decade. Falling is the proof of his maturity as a musician Expand
  40. Dec 13, 2019
    10
    Brilliant! The "worst" song on the album is at least an 8. The standouts are 'She' and 'Golden' but the other 10 songs are incredible as well. My favorite album of 2019.
  41. Dec 17, 2019
    10
    In his self-titled solo debut album, released in 2017 and full of his idols' influences, Harry Styles showed us just a little bit what he was capable of and managed to establish himself as one of the biggest artists of the past few years.
    With 'Fine Line', his sophomore album, Harry Styles shows us less of his idols' influences by bringing totally different songs from his debut album
    In his self-titled solo debut album, released in 2017 and full of his idols' influences, Harry Styles showed us just a little bit what he was capable of and managed to establish himself as one of the biggest artists of the past few years.
    With 'Fine Line', his sophomore album, Harry Styles shows us less of his idols' influences by bringing totally different songs from his debut album production-wise and lyrical-wise.
    'Fine Line', an album described by Harry Styles himself as being "all about having sex and being sad", is more than what he describes as it shows his struggles on his past relationships and, mainly, his stuggle with himself. For me, 'Fine Line' is Styles' most sincere work, since he's not scared anymore of showing the world who he truly is.
    In conclusion, we can say that 'Fine Line' takes Harry Styles to another level as an artist and it's incredibly perfect. Harry Styles is finally being himself and I'm here for it.
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  42. Dec 13, 2019
    10
    Harry is slowly growing into his own sound as an artist. Fine Line is so delicately handled sonically and lyrically. The production is beyond fantastic, and everything is very... Well, him. It’s a psychedelic trip and emotional rollercoaster with subtle but yet, faithful influences from a variety of genres from the latter part of the 20th century. This album is a promising start for theHarry is slowly growing into his own sound as an artist. Fine Line is so delicately handled sonically and lyrically. The production is beyond fantastic, and everything is very... Well, him. It’s a psychedelic trip and emotional rollercoaster with subtle but yet, faithful influences from a variety of genres from the latter part of the 20th century. This album is a promising start for the music to come in the next decade. Harry Styles IS the real deal. Expand
  43. Dec 14, 2019
    10
    um hino, um hino de album, um hino de homem, tudo perfeito, não tem um erro
  44. Dec 14, 2019
    10
    Harry share his magical heart with true lyrics and true melodies. He is genius!
  45. Dec 13, 2019
    10
    A total masterpieace made by the one and only harry styles it will be a ride to listen to it live
  46. Dec 13, 2019
    10
    the way harry misconstructed and redefined what it meant to convey and obtain the concupiscent anomalistic clearance showing us that idiosyncratic is ebulliently inevitable while simultaneously substantiating the superiority of his talent with this album
  47. Dec 13, 2019
    10
    This album has zero skips. The lyrical and musical masterpiece, you can also hear how Harry has improved. The best album.
  48. Dec 13, 2019
    10
    Listen there’s some weird **** going on in the album but honestly I didn’t hate it! I actually liked it a lot. I really enjoyed the fact that although harry is a big star, he’s not giving us an edm or bubble gum poppy show. It’s kind of eclectic but familiar so you can’t hate it right away. Felt almost like a hug listening to some of it. It’s pretty raw. Love that. Cool sounds. Open yourListen there’s some weird **** going on in the album but honestly I didn’t hate it! I actually liked it a lot. I really enjoyed the fact that although harry is a big star, he’s not giving us an edm or bubble gum poppy show. It’s kind of eclectic but familiar so you can’t hate it right away. Felt almost like a hug listening to some of it. It’s pretty raw. Love that. Cool sounds. Open your mind people. Expand
  49. Dec 13, 2019
    10
    The best album Styles has ever released. He discovers himself, love and breakup in a more mature way.
  50. Dec 13, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is a masterpiece. It starts showing excitement with songs like golden, watermelon sugar and adore you. Then it shows a breakup and the sadness that that implies with songs like cherry, falling or to be so lonely. Then you are taken to a happy zone with sunflower, canyon moon and TPWK. Finally, you end up listening to fine line that, even though it may make you fell sad at the beginning, you end knowing that everything is going to be alright.
    To sum up, listen to this album if you want to connect with your emotions through Harry’s.
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  51. Dec 13, 2019
    10
    In Fine Line there is much more honesty than in his self titled, the listener is persuaded to believe in every word he says due to how intimate everything feels. The melodies are absolutely mature and seem to be the focus of the album, which explains why he kept the lyrics minimalistic, way more than he did in his previous work. The album is overall very well constructed
  52. Dec 13, 2019
    10
    great album, cohesive, amazing sound and lyrics too, better than the debut album no doubt I'm happy with harry's artistic growth
  53. Dec 13, 2019
    10
    Perfectt ...it is amazinggggg..I'm so proud of harry...the man he has becomes...in 10 minute sin topped UK Chart at #1..ly harry.
  54. Dec 14, 2019
    10
    It's amazing to see Harry's musical evolution manifested in the way he feels comfortable putting his feelings into his music. Definitely harry gave us a super personal and cohesive album.
  55. Dec 13, 2019
    10
    I am so in love with this album! I was kinda scared for HS2 era, because I left my heart for Harry Styles debut album already. But there was nothing to worry about! I'm not dissapointed by sophomore longplay of this true Sweetheart. It is different than the first album, of course, but Harry made sure to prepare us for this fact. Harry takes us for a journey through his feelings andI am so in love with this album! I was kinda scared for HS2 era, because I left my heart for Harry Styles debut album already. But there was nothing to worry about! I'm not dissapointed by sophomore longplay of this true Sweetheart. It is different than the first album, of course, but Harry made sure to prepare us for this fact. Harry takes us for a journey through his feelings and emotions and I let him kidnap my heart with him. There is one song which tears my heart on tiny pieces and there are tracks which are giving me so much joy by just a rythm! I never knew I needed so summer album right before Christmas. But now I know. Can't wait to hear all of those fantastic tunes on "Love On Tour" in 2020! Expand
  56. Dec 13, 2019
    10
    Excellent album. Each song sound so different yet the album as a whole is very great. I love this album vocally and lyrically. Songs like falling cherry, Adore You, Lights up, ,Sunflower vol.6 are definitely my most favorite.
  57. Dec 13, 2019
    10
    One of the best albums of the decade! 2021 grammy’s are yours Harry Styles!
  58. Dec 14, 2019
    10
    The album is a Masterpiece, the best album of 2019. It has amazing vocals and amazing production. It is something I've never heard before.
  59. Dec 14, 2019
    10
    I love this album, I still have to learn the songs but you can see the new Harry Styles era but also mixed with the old one its amazing
  60. Dec 14, 2019
    10
    Todas as faixas são maravilhosas, as letras são ótimas, a interpretação é maravilhosa
  61. Dec 16, 2019
    10
    This album is so so beautiful from beginning to end it tells a beautiful cohesive story of love, heartbreak, loss, and finding oneself. Each song is an absolute treasure with so much emotion packed into it you can't help but love every track. It speaks to the soul. Truly the best album of the year.
  62. Dec 14, 2019
    10
    Excellent album by far of 2019 besides lover, He is growing and improvising which is really good
  63. Dec 16, 2019
    7
    Fine Line by Harry Styles isn’t the modern classic it wants to be, but it offers a mostly engaging demonstration of his talent as an artist. The record excels at tapping into and sampling Styles’ obvious inspirations - The Beatles, Simon and Garfunkel, Nick Drake, Queen, Elton John - and takes the listener on a pleasant sonic journey through 1970’s funk-rock and folksy, gray sky ballads.Fine Line by Harry Styles isn’t the modern classic it wants to be, but it offers a mostly engaging demonstration of his talent as an artist. The record excels at tapping into and sampling Styles’ obvious inspirations - The Beatles, Simon and Garfunkel, Nick Drake, Queen, Elton John - and takes the listener on a pleasant sonic journey through 1970’s funk-rock and folksy, gray sky ballads. It never manages, however, to get past being a tribute to a bygone era of music; it certainly hints at Styles’ massive potential as a rock star, but it doesn’t quite stick the landing despite the ambition. Expand
  64. Aug 20, 2020
    10
    Harry Styles y su carrera como solista llegaron para quedarse con una producción mejor elaborada, sonidos mas pegajosos y refrescantes, lo cual no lo hace inferior a su trabajo anterior, ambos son impecables de principio a fin con la diferencia de que Fine Line demuestra sin duda alguna que esta a pocos pasos de consolidar por completo la carrera de Harry.
  65. Dec 13, 2019
    10
    This album is a masterpiece, stocked with original songs that feature superb vocals from Styles. Very different from the dire LP1 from Liam Payne. Liam did not even write his own songs and the album got 2* reviews from eight critics.
  66. Dec 13, 2019
    7
    This album is very different of “Harry Styles”, him debut album. Harry sounds more pop than before. The production is amazing, the lyrical content too, but for me, not sounds very good as before. But the album is not bad at all
  67. Dec 16, 2019
    10
    Es el mejor album que e escuchado este año, sin duda harry styles hizo un buen trabajo
  68. Dec 20, 2019
    7
    In terms of songwriting, Styles takes a step back from his self-titled record, his first. But in terms of aesthetic and vision, it’s leagues ahead. It’s a shame the songs aren’t stellar, because the vibe certainly is, but luckily, it’s got a few absolute hits — namely, “Adore You” and “Lights Up” — to serve as highlights and permanent playlist fixtures.
  69. Dec 24, 2019
    10
    An amazing album, this is the very best moment of Harry, the best album of the year
  70. Jan 31, 2020
    10
    Finally an album that doesn't sound like the typical, always similar sounding radio stuff. Don't get me wrong they can be good as well, but i feel like the songs on fine line will be around for a very long time! They just seem timeless and will never go out of style! My absolute favorites are 'Golden' and 'Sunflower Vol. 6', because of the pure good mood they set me in. But i also loveFinally an album that doesn't sound like the typical, always similar sounding radio stuff. Don't get me wrong they can be good as well, but i feel like the songs on fine line will be around for a very long time! They just seem timeless and will never go out of style! My absolute favorites are 'Golden' and 'Sunflower Vol. 6', because of the pure good mood they set me in. But i also love love love 'Falling' because you can hear so clear how amazing his voice is and the lyrics are just beautiful. There is not one bad song on this album. Expand
  71. May 16, 2022
    10
    it's probably one of the best albums i've ever listened to. it'll honestly be hard for harry styles to make an album better than fine line, but i know if anyone can do it, it's him, and i'm so incredibly excited to listen to harry's house, coming may 20th!
  72. Jun 27, 2020
    8
    As a follow up to his first album here he clearly finds his own voice and has a bit more to say about love and living. These tracks are so poppy and smooth.
  73. Sep 19, 2021
    10
    Lights Up alone makes this a 10. When Harry Styles asks ‘do you know who you are?’ how could you not listen and think to yourself? And how can you not cry at the thought of a crowd chanting ‘We’ll be alrighttttt’ during the outro to Fine Line as we find ourselves still traversing through the COVID pandemic? I know this album was made pre-COVID but still, it’s so fitting. There’s so manyLights Up alone makes this a 10. When Harry Styles asks ‘do you know who you are?’ how could you not listen and think to yourself? And how can you not cry at the thought of a crowd chanting ‘We’ll be alrighttttt’ during the outro to Fine Line as we find ourselves still traversing through the COVID pandemic? I know this album was made pre-COVID but still, it’s so fitting. There’s so many more bangers than just those two songs also. Harry, you’re so golden. Expand
  74. Dec 27, 2019
    10
    Um dos melhores álbuns do ano, é visível o quanto Harry cresceu como artista nesse álbum, as letras, as melodias, tudo está incrivelmente bem e com certeza será um clássico atemporal. As melhores faixas são Adore You e Cherry, uma menção honrosa a Falling.
  75. May 29, 2020
    10
    When an artist commits to an aestehtic as much as Harry has with "Fine Line", it demonstrates artistic integrity to a high degree. This album works on every level. Hopefully "Watermelon Sugar" makes waves in the summer as it deserves to be a hit.
  76. Aug 25, 2020
    9
    'Fine Line' is Styles's best composed framework lyrically talking, and every single melody is unique and groundbreaking, especially the ones that model the songs from its second half. A terrific pop exercise.
  77. Nov 28, 2020
    8
    For the first time, I've got to say that Harry has left me with mixed opinions about his album. There are amazing songs (especially Falling, and the other singles), but there are also forgettable songs. Still a very nice work overall.
  78. Dec 13, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The opener for "Fine Line" is one of the boldest and brightest ways to begin an album. "Golden" is a very summer-driven song as is it's following track, "Watermelon Sugar." While the second track isn't as huge as the first (or any of the following), the brassiness of the two share the closeness and comfortableness to come throughout the record. Following is the 80's synth-like"Adore You" which is one of the best tracks from the album. This latest single and "Lights Up" play off one another well in the track-list and really bring out some of the psychedelia on the album. Starting at "Cherry" is where it really begins to get good. Harry talks about his previous lover leaving him for someone else which is a huge move. This beautiful acoustic-ambient track does really well and is followed by the heartbreaking ballad, "Falling." "Falling" is a song many people will fall in love with and not only due to its very home-hitting lyrics. The gangster-theme (ish) track, "To Be So Lonely" follows in three minutes where Harry owns up to more of his antics but also showcases his sassy side. Something about this track strikes me wonderfully. The first six-minute track, "She" comes after and paints a pretty sexual picture. This song is very Prince like with hints of Pink Floyd and Bowie - as did his first album. "Sunflower, Vol. 6," the arguably most psychedelic song on this album tells a pretty cute story where Harry personifies a lover as a sunflower. Follows is the indie folk "Canyon Moon" which seems to follow up on "She," telling of the "kids at school." "Treat People With Kindness," which seems like The Temptations and The Beatles collaborated, is a pretty pop-rock anthem with a nice telling, dark message. Finally, the album concludes with another 6-minute jam. Title track "Fine Line" leaves Harry - and listeners - with hope in following relationships. The "We'll be a fine line / We'll be alright" refrain is said many times throughout, forcing one to believe it -will- be okay. Overall, "Fine Line" is an indie-psychedelic breakup album with insight into Harry Styles' personal life which is the perfect way to end 2019, and the decade. Expand
  79. Feb 5, 2020
    10
    From how wonderful the first album was I was unsure if Harry could top something so amazing but he literally did with Fine Line. Everybody always speaks about the sophomore curse but Harry outdid himself with this one. I can't put into words what he does with his music, it's unexplainable. Perfect album! Well done
  80. Dec 26, 2019
    10
    Just wow. Hope he'll keep doing these: improving his stuff, being an old soul, getting better in songwriting, being an awesome artist in general, and we'll see an emerging modern legend with lasting star power.
  81. Feb 5, 2020
    10
    Amazing!! Even better than his first album. You can hear how much he evolved in the songwriting and the production.
  82. Dec 13, 2019
    10
    Such a distinct sound, and does not resemble mainstream music with meaningless lyrics. this is an incredible album that should be praised for being different and musically exceptional all around!
  83. Dec 13, 2019
    8
    Álbum coeso, letras que vão da brincadeira a sinceridade. Harry Só mostrou mais uma vez que é ARTISTA, diferente de seus antigos colegas de banda!!! Tirando o zayn pq ele não é mais da banda
  84. Mar 20, 2021
    7
    i wasn't originally fond of the album upon my first listen but it did have some replay value later on. i still don't find myself listening to it besides 3 or 4 tracks but not even that. still a step up from his debut
  85. Mar 29, 2020
    9
    In most tracks, Styles’ lyricism only revolves on the surface, often to never giving depth. The production is seamless though, has the weight that he could carry with his vocal stylistic, but it’s not enough. And it’s always the case, the saving grace of every track is either Styles’ writing, execution, or production—but all three aren’t present in one track, and it’s quite disappointing.In most tracks, Styles’ lyricism only revolves on the surface, often to never giving depth. The production is seamless though, has the weight that he could carry with his vocal stylistic, but it’s not enough. And it’s always the case, the saving grace of every track is either Styles’ writing, execution, or production—but all three aren’t present in one track, and it’s quite disappointing.
  86. Nov 29, 2020
    10
    "Fine line" is one of the most inspiring and heartfelt albums you have ever heard, each single works perfectly showing a different aspect of Harry Styles. "Adore you" show us the most artistic and innovative side, "Watermelon sugar" despite not having the best lyrics of the album works perfectly as a summer song bringing something fresh and new to the artist, "Falling" presenting the most"Fine line" is one of the most inspiring and heartfelt albums you have ever heard, each single works perfectly showing a different aspect of Harry Styles. "Adore you" show us the most artistic and innovative side, "Watermelon sugar" despite not having the best lyrics of the album works perfectly as a summer song bringing something fresh and new to the artist, "Falling" presenting the most emotional part of the album with great lyrics and very moving and emotional vocals using the nostalgic resource as the main factor. A great second record where we can see an artist who explores more facets of himself without losing his essence, although I personally lacked more rock and pop-rock essence than her self-titled album had. Expand
  87. Dec 13, 2019
    10
    Simplesmene lendário, o príncipe do pop rock, superou demais o HS1, "She" é uma faixa que eu me apaixonei mais que "Lights UP" pelo simples fato de lembrar "meet me in the hallway". E quem não gostou que lute.
  88. Aug 19, 2020
    10
    eu amo tanto esse álbum. as faixas falling e cherry são minhas favoritas, escuto todos os dias. ♥️
  89. Jan 27, 2020
    10
    Harry Styles simply surprised me, the boy's first studio album left a lot to be desired. However, the Fine Line has the perfect sound and is totally willing to listen all day. The passionate and convincing compositions. It will definitely be one of the best of the year at the end of 2020.
  90. Mar 4, 2020
    10
    The album is completely experimental but cohesive. Styles tries bring us some state of mind filled with peace and love, while you're enjoying an amazing golden hour by the beach, sipping some beers and think how gorgeous life can be when you already had tried love someone who's far away from you. Tracks like Golden, Sunflower Vol 6 and Adore You define this body of work, for me.
  91. Oct 31, 2020
    10
    Truly unbelievable and peculiar album with an incredible love story running through it. Thank you, Mr. Styles.
  92. Dec 24, 2019
    10
    O estilo de música do Harry não é o meu favorito só que esse album é perfeito eu não consigo para de escutar
  93. Dec 19, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. In my Point View, this album is better than the first. He tries to make many styles and it has a good work in him. Harry makes me love this kind of music. Expand
  94. Dec 13, 2019
    9
    A great follow up to his debut, I only now started to care about him after the release of "Lights Up" and I'm glad I've got the chance to listen to this project.
    It's very catchy and the production has that special touch of using mainly live instrumentation with the added vocal effects that add some flavor to the tracks.
    With some simple yet powerful lyrics , showcasing his previews
    A great follow up to his debut, I only now started to care about him after the release of "Lights Up" and I'm glad I've got the chance to listen to this project.
    It's very catchy and the production has that special touch of using mainly live instrumentation with the added vocal effects that add some flavor to the tracks.
    With some simple yet powerful lyrics , showcasing his previews relationship, its a very interesting story that doesn't let down any listener willing to listen
    Some tracks are not from everyone but it's impossible not to at least respec his bold approach , artistic, and almost theatrical form of production.
    Very good listen and can't wait to see him live.
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  95. Dec 13, 2019
    10
    this album is absolutely AMAZING, i'm so proud of him, there's no skips. if you haven't listened to it yet, you're missing A LOT

    my favourites are:
    - falling
    - she
    - adore you
  96. Dec 13, 2019
    10
    Esse álbum é incrível, com músicas diferentes mas que conversam entre si, harry styles nos possibilita conhecer um pouco mais dele se abrindo com suas fraquezas e seu coração partido. Com músicas para chorar e dançar todas elas tem uma sonoridade única e muito bem trabalhada, mostrando ao mundo sua evolução como artista.
  97. Jun 22, 2020
    8
    Conheci o Harry por esse álbum e me apaixonei ❤️
    ps: Adore you e Falling donas do álbum
  98. Dec 13, 2019
    10
    htfff this album is so good, like, it’s a masterpiece, deserves 10 grammys king snapped
  99. Dec 26, 2019
    10
    É um álbum que ascende a cada música.
    Uma obra de arte com a personalidade do Harry marcada, incrível.
  100. Dec 16, 2019
    10
    Um álbum que mostrou uma evolução estrondosa de Styles, em relação ao seu álbum anterior. Fine Line mostra como Harry soube proporcionar todo o seu talento nesse álbum.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 20
  2. Negative: 0 out of 20
  1. Q Magazine
    Dec 17, 2019
    60
    Free of the shackles that hobbled his debut, Styles manages to show more of his personality here, especially on the Vampire Weekend-style Sunflower, Vol. 6. It's just a shame he can't quite keep up with his ambition. [Feb 2020, p.110]
  2. Dec 17, 2019
    73
    Fine Line is entirely inoffensive, but it’s also open-ended, and maybe those questions are the reward. Maybe Harry Styles just wants to keep us guessing.
  3. Dec 17, 2019
    83
    Fine Line proves that the musician has absorbed the best lesson passed down by California’s great musicians: Don’t be afraid to take chances within a folk- or pop-rock framework, as that’s how you create iconoclastic music that endures.