Fine Line
by Harry Styles
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8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 3032 Ratings

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  1. Marjoriel
    Dec 24, 2019
    9
    I’ve been listening every day since it came out, love it! Not a single song I’d skip, except for watermelon sugar. It could be because of how much I listened to it before the album came out, but I can still listen to Lights Up and Adore You and I’m still not tired of it.
  2. nalelily
    Dec 24, 2019
    9
    A true masterpiece. It reminds me of the 70s music and aesthetics. Highly recommend.
  3. Mathias_JG
    Dec 27, 2019
    9
    The kind of album that finds the fine line between all that’s good about modern pop/rock and the eclectic eccentricities of classic rock. Think Fleetwood Mac meets Hunky Dory Bowie meets Mark Ronson. Don’t let critical snobs or boy band archetypes hinder your decision to listen and go into this realizing this is the ascension of a new artist free from that aforementioned boy band.
  4. Kevinramirez
    Jan 10, 2020
    9
    Ha hecho un buen trabajo en cuestión de letras,es muy bueno,esperaba una mejor puntuación de este album
  5. benjiminss
    Jan 10, 2020
    9
    a masterpiece. the aesthetic of this album is what i’ve been waiting for. so many bops.
  6. bonjourxz
    Jan 19, 2020
    9
    Harry é um artista que tem muito que mostrar e o 'Fine Line' só comprova isso. Fora do ambiente do self-titled, o segundo álbum trabalha com instrumentais diferenciados mas que se encaixam perfeitamente no estilo de música que H. tanto se caracteriza. Com músicas muito boas para chorar e também dançar, o Fine Line não surpreende em ser um dos mais vendidos e um dos melhores de 2019. EuHarry é um artista que tem muito que mostrar e o 'Fine Line' só comprova isso. Fora do ambiente do self-titled, o segundo álbum trabalha com instrumentais diferenciados mas que se encaixam perfeitamente no estilo de música que H. tanto se caracteriza. Com músicas muito boas para chorar e também dançar, o Fine Line não surpreende em ser um dos mais vendidos e um dos melhores de 2019. Eu ainda tenho preferência pelo primeiro álbum, mas é inegável o crescimento artístico que ele demonstra e a ambição de fazer boa música.… Expand
  7. Pentamikk
    May 31, 2022
    9
    An amazing album. The perfect Harry Styles in my opinion. This album also contains my favorite song of all time, Sunflower vol. 6! it's very dear to my heart :)
  8. claradf
    Jan 30, 2020
    9
    Harry always surprises me in the best possible way. With each song you get to know a new side of him. With a Beatles vibe, Harry makes me happy with this album and cry too.
  9. JenBi
    Jan 30, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Un álbum con lyrics muy buenas Solo hay que ponerle mucha atención, además de que el sonido y ritmo es más que agradable… Expand
  10. Agr_
    Jan 30, 2020
    9
    This album is an emotional trip. From high to lows. The production is beautiful, real instruments, beautiful lyrics. His voice is soulful. You can discover treasure in the tracks Even after listening to them for a whole month. The last track Fine Line, it’s just made for a movie soundtrack. We’ll be alright...
  11. urprecious
    Feb 14, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. coucou coucou coucou aaaaaaaaaaAAAAH aaaaaaaaAAAAAAAAAH zevwa coucou coucou… Expand
  12. Narney
    Mar 27, 2020
    9
    A song for every mood and feeling. Not a huge Harry Styles fan but I heard it at my local music shop and fell in love! Great album!
  13. Fra101
    Nov 30, 2020
    9
    Rock vibes, interesting lyrics, catchy sounds, this album is one of the best albums of the year (both 2019 & 2020 to be honest)
  14. matthewjoseph_
    Aug 2, 2020
    9
    This album is SO GOOD! There were so many different genres of this album which was impressive considering it only has 12 songs. The singles chosen for the album were the perfect ones to give listeners a the vibe of the album. GIVE THIS ONE A LISTEN!
  15. Diogoroman
    Aug 28, 2020
    9
    Heres the proof that a mainstream singer can make a great album, Fine Line is such a rollercoaster of emotions this bring you to sad and nostalgic , to a very happy and enjoyable songs, Harry Styles makes his own way , in his previous work he show up a out time álbum , and now Fine Line sound like something never seen before but a the same time doesnt sound like currently pop, thatHeres the proof that a mainstream singer can make a great album, Fine Line is such a rollercoaster of emotions this bring you to sad and nostalgic , to a very happy and enjoyable songs, Harry Styles makes his own way , in his previous work he show up a out time álbum , and now Fine Line sound like something never seen before but a the same time doesnt sound like currently pop, that means he has found his sound , and this is the reason why of his success, this album is a fine line between the main stream pop and the good music.… Expand
  16. Bhavin12
    Feb 23, 2021
    9
    It's just the amazing variety of music and rock are balanced by him. I hope this is a beginning of astonishingly good songs to come from him.
  17. pug-daniel
    Mar 22, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Fine Line (Harry Styles) -
    Golden - 9/10
    Watermelon Sugar - 9/10
    Adore You - 9.5/10
    Lights Up - 10/10
    Cherry - 9.5/10
    Falling - 9/10
    To Be So Lonely - 9/10
    She - 9.5/10
    Sunflower Vol.6 - 10/10
    Canyon Moon - 10/10
    Treat People With Kindness - 9.5/10
    Fine Line - 9/10
    Overall: 9/10 i’m not a big fan of harry but this album is really great. all the songs have a unique flavor of taste with pop, indie, alternative, etc. the instrumentals in the songs are so great    … Expand
  18. Akura-ou
    Feb 1, 2023
    9
    Definitely better than the debut album. I love every song on this record. No skips.
  19. Wael
    Jan 11, 2020
    8
    While his debut self-titled LP was a pleasing collection of beautiful odes to soft rock and britpop, Harry Styles' second effort sounds like its altered, upgraded, better-crafted, grown sister. "Fine Line" is so well arranged, ranging in style and in sounds, but still being so aesthetically cohesive. It kinda, sorta, tells a story, not a new one, from being in love ('Golden', 'Adore You')While his debut self-titled LP was a pleasing collection of beautiful odes to soft rock and britpop, Harry Styles' second effort sounds like its altered, upgraded, better-crafted, grown sister. "Fine Line" is so well arranged, ranging in style and in sounds, but still being so aesthetically cohesive. It kinda, sorta, tells a story, not a new one, from being in love ('Golden', 'Adore You') to being heartbroken ('Cherry', 'Falling'), to the getting over ('Sunflower, Vol. 6', 'Canyon Moon') and peace-finding ('Fine Line'), but it sure tells it with great music playing in the background.

    The whole project exudes personal energy, like really confessional lyrics ('Falling' is literally an entry from Styles' diary) or just real-life recordings (Camille Rowe's voice as the ending of 'Cherry' is such a moving addition to the already beautiful track). Another impressive thing is the variation in sounds and styles, going from rock on 'She', to ukulele-based alternative on 'To Be So Lonely', to Vampire Weekend-esque indie sounds on 'Sunflower'. It all plays out so well, coming to the beautiful closer, which happens to be the title track, on which Styles asserts repeatedly "We'll be alright", such a basic, but exquisite-in-its-hope line.

    Both aesthetically and musically pleasing, "Fine Line" is a step (or a leap) in the right direction for Harry Styles' career.    … Expand
  20. brockcheese
    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.
  21. manu_carnevale
    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.
  22. bernxrdo
    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
  23. ivanhugo
    Jun 22, 2020
    8
    Conheci o Harry por esse álbum e me apaixonei ❤️
    ps: Adore you e Falling donas do álbum
  24. soundmate
    Dec 28, 2019
    8
    I always thought Harry Styles had an old soul. I always thought he was born to return us to another soulful rock musical era, until now.
    It is evident that the British musician has matured amazingly and evolved into a ver interesting artist since his departure from pop phenomenon One Direction. "Fine Line" feels more pop and commercial than his previous album. This, however, doesn't mean    I always thought Harry Styles had an old soul. I always thought he was born to return us to another soulful rock musical era, until now.
    It is evident that the British musician has matured amazingly and evolved into a ver interesting artist since his departure from pop phenomenon One Direction. "Fine Line" feels more pop and commercial than his previous album. This, however, doesn't mean it isn't good. The album is very enjoyable and playful. It truly feels that he has taken the best of his One Direction days and all what he has learnt this few years as a solo artist. While his debut album felt a bit monotone, "Fine Line" brings a lot of joy and emotion to the listener. It truly feels like a nice and confident evolution for the singer but still on his way to define himself and his music. The use of a gospel choir, intelligent harmonies and good production makes the album a must for pop-rock music lovers.    … Expand
  25. greedybadidea
    May 31, 2020
    8
    Harry Styles' sophomore solo album 'Fine Line' is a beautiful record, but it doesn't show a lot of growth from him as an artist. I felt like this album was just like his debut in terms of sound and overall vibe, but it does help that his vocals were amazing and the songwriting is superb. Like his debut solo record, there are some production issues, but all in all I think it was a greatHarry Styles' sophomore solo album 'Fine Line' is a beautiful record, but it doesn't show a lot of growth from him as an artist. I felt like this album was just like his debut in terms of sound and overall vibe, but it does help that his vocals were amazing and the songwriting is superb. Like his debut solo record, there are some production issues, but all in all I think it was a great listen but I want growth on his third record.

    Album Track Ranking:
    1. Falling
    2. Lights Up
    3. Adore You
    4. Watermelon Sugar
    5. Golden
    6. To Be So Lonely
    7. Fine Line
    8. Sunflower, Vol. 6
    9. Cherry
    10. Canyon Moon
    11. She
    12. Treat People With Kindness    … Expand
  26. Izanglez
    Jun 7, 2020
    8
    This albums gives me peace, which I need. He really knows what he is doing. It has amazing songs and some other fillers, which are not bad. Now, I would love to hear a more modern Harry Styles.
  27. Oaoj
    Jun 3, 2020
    8
    You can feel what he wants to portrait in the songs. Watermelon Sugar is good. Very. Good.
  28. uglysfck
    Dec 13, 2019
    8
    nice album, nice artist
    harry styles is one of the biggest names artists of this generation, he deserves all suport.
    there's a fell songs which i don't like cause it's not my kind of music, but there's amazing songs too
  29. ourendlesseason
    Dec 16, 2019
    8
    Harry non smette mai di stupire; qui troviamo una maturità ed una consapevolezza della musica che nel primo non aveva raggiunto completamente. In quest'album trova il coraggio di sperimentare, creare e proporre qualcosa che, anche se fortemente ispirato agli anni '70, risulta fresco e contemporaneo, pieno di carattere. Non mi sento di dare un voto superiore all'otto per i testi ancora nonHarry non smette mai di stupire; qui troviamo una maturità ed una consapevolezza della musica che nel primo non aveva raggiunto completamente. In quest'album trova il coraggio di sperimentare, creare e proporre qualcosa che, anche se fortemente ispirato agli anni '70, risulta fresco e contemporaneo, pieno di carattere. Non mi sento di dare un voto superiore all'otto per i testi ancora non all'altezza della sua musica.… Expand
  30. Brennin
    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.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 20
  3. 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. Paste Magazine
    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.
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  3. The A.V. Club
    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.
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