Fine Line
by Harry Styles
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8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 3032 Ratings

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  1. Angelina0811
    Dec 24, 2019
    10
    I absolutely love this album. Its so beautiful and raw. Harry truly opens up reveals his emotions. I would 100% recommend it!!
  2. msnod
    Dec 24, 2019
    10
    One of the most dynamic albums I’ve ever listened to. Definitely apart of my top 3 albums of the year!
  3. 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.
  4. praewchks
    Dec 24, 2019
    10
    The best album of 2019. The lyrics are well written. The instruments are delicate.Absolutely beautiful.
  5. Steffgee
    Dec 24, 2019
    10
    Timeless album, absolutely amazing!! I’m 31, my mom 52, I have two kids 12 & 7 and we all love this whole album.. he’s a pure genius.. ❤️
  6. Bajica
    Dec 24, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Fantastic, all top to bottom..his voice is out of this world
    Its like he is bringing back old genres and mixing them with modern sound
    He is a breath of fresh air in boring music world of senorita    … Expand
  7. Nicolefigueroa
    Dec 24, 2019
    10
    Such beautiful lyrics, melody and spirit. This album allowed be to fully appreciate the way the construction of music is done. For that I’m so grateful.
  8. Safor13
    Dec 24, 2019
    10
    Harry Styles shines on this release. All of the tracks carry their own magic- besides the up tempo songs like Watermelon Sugar and Adore You - standouts are Cherry and Falling. The Love on Tour setlist is going to be epic! Highly recommend!
  9. crmlin
    Dec 24, 2019
    10
    El álbum me ha encantado y aunque siempre es posible mejorar, Harry Styles y su música han sido y son una inspiración para mí por lo que no puedo resistirme a ponerle un 10. Gracias por todo Harry. TPWK ❤️
  10. kaburks04
    Dec 24, 2019
    10
    An amazing, spectacular, never done before, show-stopping album that makes **** stans bitter.
  11. namelesspup
    Dec 24, 2019
    8
    Harry Styles’ second album definitely sounds different than his first. There are few songs (from HS1) that sound lot alike his second album concept but they too took me few listens to start liking them. First listen was hard for me since it barely sounds like nowadays’ mainstream music, which is a good thing, considering many artists’ put out alike music. It definitely took me few listensHarry Styles’ second album definitely sounds different than his first. There are few songs (from HS1) that sound lot alike his second album concept but they too took me few listens to start liking them. First listen was hard for me since it barely sounds like nowadays’ mainstream music, which is a good thing, considering many artists’ put out alike music. It definitely took me few listens to start liking this album. When you compare Fine Line to the 70s, which apparently what inspired HS during the process of recording, it will never match to David Bowie, Stevie Nicks, and such. It’s not necessarily a bad thing, because HS somehow still came out with original sounds

    GOLDEN’s opening has a One Direction feeling to it. It put me on nostalgic mood for a moment. Sounds a lot like most stuff he put during 1D’s days in Four era.

    WATERMELON SUGAR has ‘funny’ lyrics. Looking at how he has ‘Kiwi’ back on his first album, it seems like HS is keeping up with his fans’ inside joke of having him made an entire salad fruits as his songs title. However, it’s apparently a sexual song. This proves HS is a good songwriter with his metaphor-plays in this song. Some melodies have same feeling to “Olivia” in 1D’s old album

    ADORE YOU is the song with more “mainstream music” feeling to it. It’s catchy and easy to like. With a more upbeat melodies, it contradicts the sadness you can see through the lyrics. HS also managed to pull one of the most clever promo tactics with his music video and Eroda. It’s a good watch. Would be down to see him make a whole album visual, and continuing Adore You music video.

    LIGHTS UP is my favourite out of this album. I personally think the melodies along with lyrics, song’s art work, and music video match up really well. HS managed to represent this song greatly because of that. The only downside is it (sadly) repeats the same lyrics over and over. I think HS could’ve done better to it. All in all, it’s still a great song

    CHERRY has a sweet and heartbreaking feeling to it. I love that HS managed to show glimpses of his personality and personal memories through this song without having to tell us explicitly. The voicemail at the end proves it. A normal, simple snippet of conversation but yet seems more personal since it’s attached to HS’ memory, sorta heartbreaking to hear.

    FALLING is the expected slow song of an album. It paints a sad time during a break up perfectly. HS wrote quite numerous relatable lyrics on it. With a simple mellow melody of piano, he managed to speak his hurt to the listeners

    TO BE SO LONELY is yet another sad song with happier tone of melodies. If I had to rank all of the songs on Fine Line, this definitely will come out last. A song I’d skip on my playlists. Not my cup of tea, but would love to hear it again if HS ever made an acoustic / more mellow cover of this.

    SHE has old school rock feeling. It’s too bad that HS didn’t put more high notes on it. It seems like he’s reflecting on a one night stand memory, or a love at first sight nostalgia but was beautifully put

    SUNFLOWER VOL 6 is a very summer-y song. A little snippet of his memories going through Long Distance Relationship and unexpectedly, instead of cute or sweet lyrics, it has more sexy ones. It’s not Fine Line if it doesn’t include a good portion of sad lyrics too, a good balance to it

    CANYON MOON is a more nostalgic song. HS reminisce his memories here, with more country (?) sounds to it. An easy listen and it succeeded in making me feel nostalgic too

    TREAT PEOPLE WITH KINDNESS has the title that attracted me into buying both digital and physical albums. Felt disappointed that it doesn’t represent the title well. HS had a great opportunity of turning it to a hit, alongside Heal The World and Earth. I felt like it was a wasted opportunity. Though, it has more “feeling good” vibe that actually puts you in good mood

    FINE LINE is the closing song. Just like it’s role, it’s longer than the rest and has a closing melodies for the album. I personally think it’s way too long with the same over repeated line. However HS put a good end note through the lyrics that made it good    … Expand
  12. Marykatie1
    Dec 24, 2019
    10
    This is such an excellent album.. he’s sound is amazing it’s such a great vibe and you can relate to each song !
  13. hrd
    Dec 24, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. best album ever thank you

    live love harry styles stream fine line on all platforms    … Expand
  14. Jejehebhe
    Dec 24, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Hot best album ever no one can compete he’s hot too and his voice is an angel.… Expand
  15. IzzoTizzo
    Dec 24, 2019
    10
    Fine Line is on repeat! Fantastic body of music that shows the inspired growth of Styles as a musician, singer, and lyricist! Tells a story of love and loss, and all of the ups and downs in between that affected the artist greatly. It’s a gift for your ears that keeps on giving.
  16. Tierza
    Dec 24, 2019
    10
    the most amazing album of our time and it reaches into your chest and grabs ahold of your heart in the most beautiful and important way
  17. kringkills
    Dec 24, 2019
    10
    This album contains 12 songs unique on their own yet Styles made it in a way that they belong and are meant to be played from top to bottom to tell a story of being in love, falling apart, getting through a heart break and finally being alright after finding yourself back. There are weird instrumentations used on some songs and it's surprising how it worked out. This album is a breathe ofThis album contains 12 songs unique on their own yet Styles made it in a way that they belong and are meant to be played from top to bottom to tell a story of being in love, falling apart, getting through a heart break and finally being alright after finding yourself back. There are weird instrumentations used on some songs and it's surprising how it worked out. This album is a breathe of fresh air from all the generic pop songs.… Expand
  18. clairalay
    Dec 24, 2019
    10
    This album is so perfect from top to bottom. Thank you so much for everything that you do, Harry.
  19. carlotavp
    Dec 24, 2019
    10
    versatile, timeless, emotional, transparent, vulnerable record. Well done Harry
  20. ashschne
    Dec 24, 2019
    10
    this album is one of the best masterpieces i’ve ever listened to. the production value, story line and beautiful melodies are incredible, and this album has truly become one of my favourite albums ever. so proud of harry and everything he’s done
  21. emmajaness
    Dec 24, 2019
    10
    this album is one of the BEST albums of the decade. opening up with track 1 “golden” sets the tone for a high, while watermelon sugar, adore you, and lights up keep the vibe. cherry, falling, and to be so lonely bring it to a slow and melancholy pause.... until track 8 “she” mellows it out with a two and a half minute guitar solo to top it all off. sunflower, vol. 6, canyon moon, and treatthis album is one of the BEST albums of the decade. opening up with track 1 “golden” sets the tone for a high, while watermelon sugar, adore you, and lights up keep the vibe. cherry, falling, and to be so lonely bring it to a slow and melancholy pause.... until track 8 “she” mellows it out with a two and a half minute guitar solo to top it all off. sunflower, vol. 6, canyon moon, and treat people with kindness hype the mood back up again until the final track, fine line, brings it all to a musical and heart tugging finale. this album deserves a grammy... no doubt PERIOD!!… Expand
  22. Rafa123456
    Dec 24, 2019
    10
    I love the whole album!!!!, the lyrics, the sounds, his voice, everything sounds unique.
  23. taylorkennedy
    Dec 24, 2019
    10
    Absolutely extraordinary and perfect in every way. There is not a single skip-able song. Fine Line, Golden, She and Cherry are my personal favorites.
  24. cryptid
    Dec 24, 2019
    10
    The best of the decade. I cannot stop playing this. Harry, youve outdone yourself yet again
  25. 15935169032
    Dec 24, 2019
    10
    I loved SOTT and really didn't think there could be another album I liked as much. But, I am very pleasantly surprised ~ such a personal reveal of a man's experience from being in a monastery of a life from age 15 to 20! And to see/hear him be so contemplative about catching up for the years 15 - 20 that he missed growing up like most guys get to mature. plus musically he is in theI loved SOTT and really didn't think there could be another album I liked as much. But, I am very pleasantly surprised ~ such a personal reveal of a man's experience from being in a monastery of a life from age 15 to 20! And to see/hear him be so contemplative about catching up for the years 15 - 20 that he missed growing up like most guys get to mature. plus musically he is in the stratosphere - Fine Line is amazing.… Expand
  26. Ccaitlinn12
    Dec 24, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great Album! A definite upgrade from his self titled debut album and a step in the right direction in his musical career. The album carries heavy influences from legends such as Fleetwood Mac, The Beatles, and Queen. Although taking inspiration, Styles does not try to copy his influencers, but rather, infuse their styles with his own.… Expand
  27. redcherries
    Dec 24, 2019
    10
    An absolute masterpiece. Harry really outdid himself and I couldn’t be more proud of him (‘:
  28. justicemad1son
    Dec 24, 2019
    10
    This album is so well rounded and diverse. There's a song for everyone. It's truly a masterpiece and Harry has done a wonderful job. The journey that he went on while creating this beautiful work of art really shows. Love and love him.
  29. gabymorales
    Dec 24, 2019
    10
    Bruh the best album to ever exist. Literally God’s master piece. Thank you Harry Styles.
  30. vanessahx
    Dec 24, 2019
    10
    there's zero bad songs in this masterpiece of an album. Its success really makes others pressed
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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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