Fine Line
by Harry Styles
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8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 3032 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 2,636 out of 3032
  2. Mixed: 66 out of 3032
  3. Negative: 330 out of 3032
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  1. SopranoMH
    Dec 26, 2019
    10
    Not to sound like a music snob, but I’m an opera singer and I really have a hard time listening to most popular music. I don’t like auto tuned, highly produced, commercial sounds. This is why when I discovered Harry Styles in 2017, I was immediately hooked. Not only does he have a powerful voice, but he makes music that is honest... music that makes you feel something. He’s also notNot to sound like a music snob, but I’m an opera singer and I really have a hard time listening to most popular music. I don’t like auto tuned, highly produced, commercial sounds. This is why when I discovered Harry Styles in 2017, I was immediately hooked. Not only does he have a powerful voice, but he makes music that is honest... music that makes you feel something. He’s also not worried about fitting into a particular genre, which is refreshing and allows for a lot of creativity in his music. My two favorite songs from the album are “Falling” for its raw honesty and vocals and “Watermelon Sugar” for its instrumentation and delivery, and really just because it makes me happy. Give the album a listen if you haven’t already. You won’t be sorry.… Expand
  2. Alyssa689
    Dec 25, 2019
    10
    Beautiful album! Absolutely love all the songs on the album. Harry is so talented and his songs just really seem to have this certain aura to them. The first time I heard his album I was completely mesmerized by his amazing voice and the sound of his songs.
  3. Alyssar
    Dec 25, 2019
    10
    I think Fine Line is a great album. I believe that it was extremely personal and emotional. Harry did great. He is really exploring new ways to enhance and grow, not only in his music but as a person. I feel like this album is a great example of that. Harry is genuinely creative and I think he worked really hard on this album. His songs were also very interesting to hear at first and nowI think Fine Line is a great album. I believe that it was extremely personal and emotional. Harry did great. He is really exploring new ways to enhance and grow, not only in his music but as a person. I feel like this album is a great example of that. Harry is genuinely creative and I think he worked really hard on this album. His songs were also very interesting to hear at first and now that I heard them once I can’t stop listening to his album.… Expand
  4. iviefc
    Dec 25, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best album of the decade, 'She' is my favorite along side 'Fine Line'. Congrats, Mr. Harry Styles.… Expand
  5. Oliviasoft
    Dec 25, 2019
    10
    A beautiful and sincere album this deserves a grammy i said what i said. harry styles king of the next generation
  6. Carolinabenson
    Dec 25, 2019
    10
    A amazing album harry is so talented i feel proud to stan him!!! this deserves a grammy
  7. eliasfuentes
    Dec 25, 2019
    10
    Fine Line, from top to bottom, is definitely a beautiful piece of work and Style's finest work to date. With a broader variety of sounds than his previous work, includes his deepest cuts in Cherry and Falling, but also radio friendly bangers like Lights Up, Watermelon Sugar and Adore You. The result is an eclectic mix of genres glued together by his stunning vocal performances.
  8. kristineosina
    Dec 25, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Wonderful album. Extraordinary lyricism, not a single track on the record that doesn’t take your breath away. Vocal performance is unlike anything we hear in music today. 10/10… Expand
  9. zendayas
    Dec 26, 2019
    10
    king harry styles delivers legendary music once again. stream fine line right now ♡
  10. Stylinsoon
    Dec 26, 2019
    10
    M a s t e r p i e c e! I love this album! It's really a m a z i n g! Harry really shocked me with this.
  11. Ellieee
    Dec 26, 2019
    10
    I had high expectations and I wasn't disappointed! It gets clear that every song is close to Styles' heart which makes it even more special.
  12. LalauLaluda
    Dec 26, 2019
    10
    Love it, has a lot of great songs and beatiful and inovator melodies. I am in love with this album
  13. Wendoline
    Dec 26, 2019
    10
    IS PERFECT
  14. katiepeers_
    Dec 26, 2019
    10
    my favourite album, so proud of him. ily harry
  15. Hilmyshabrina
    Dec 26, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love this fine line the album .
    The music is Easy going
    Everyday i hear this songs    … Expand
  16. Astridmalver
    Dec 26, 2019
    10
    great album. something special. the songs are honest, interesting and some of the best songs i’ve ever heard.
  17. icxus
    Dec 26, 2019
    10
    Such an amazing album! He did a great job, im pretty amazed. I believe that everyone will find something for themselves. I cant wait to hear the songs live in Cracow and Berlin
  18. neekniks
    Dec 26, 2019
    10
    It’s a great album with 12 soulful songs that really touch the heart. Putting his vulnerability out there, Harry gave us-his fans- a glimpse of who he truly is, as a human. Thank you, H
  19. haroldsfan
    Dec 26, 2019
    10
    This is so good, i have no words. He is more honest than on his debut album and also the instrumental side of the album is phenomenal
  20. Hjalpe
    Dec 26, 2019
    10
    This album is AMAZING! Me and me friend listened to it together and we were speechless for minutes after listening to it! It's truly an amazing experience! All of the songs sound so different while still managing to sound similar like the album works! The more you listen to it the better it gets! There are som serious the Beatles vibes especially "she"! I totally recommend this to anyone,This album is AMAZING! Me and me friend listened to it together and we were speechless for minutes after listening to it! It's truly an amazing experience! All of the songs sound so different while still managing to sound similar like the album works! The more you listen to it the better it gets! There are som serious the Beatles vibes especially "she"! I totally recommend this to anyone, I think that people who are used to many kinds music will truly enjoy this album!… Expand
  21. Avipilane15
    Dec 26, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best album Pure talent. Harry never fails to deliver harry really want to give us the quality music he takes his time and came up with the masterpiece one of the best album of 2019… Expand
  22. Mialabrada
    Dec 26, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is he best album of the year. The production is amazing and it’s lyrically beautiful. He really stepped out of his comfort zone for this album and it really worked.… Expand
  23. EmmaAnne
    Dec 26, 2019
    10
    An absolute masterpiece from start to finish. Exactly what we all needed, some fresh music that’s different than all of the overplayed pop songs. Seriously cannot day enough great things about this album!
  24. loverquinn
    Dec 26, 2019
    10
    Maravilhoso, procurei erro mas nao achei! Nao esperava menos de harry styles aka deus
  25. ssierra077
    Dec 26, 2019
    10
    absolutely exquisite album. Harry Styles just keeps on utdoing himself with new sounds that you can't find on mainstream pop radio.
  26. user5537
    Dec 26, 2019
    10
    Even better than his first one, Falling is such an amazing relatable song. The singles are so catchy, I love how much more open Harry is with this album.
  27. katiepop
    Dec 26, 2019
    10
    This was an Album that made me fall in love with Harry Styles. I had known about him during his One Direction times, and then when he released his first ever solo album with songs like ‘Sweet Creature’ and ‘Kiwi’. But i had never really, truly listened to his songs, or taken any interest in him as an artist. I think the first song i heard from this album was ‘Watermelon Sugar’ and itThis was an Album that made me fall in love with Harry Styles. I had known about him during his One Direction times, and then when he released his first ever solo album with songs like ‘Sweet Creature’ and ‘Kiwi’. But i had never really, truly listened to his songs, or taken any interest in him as an artist. I think the first song i heard from this album was ‘Watermelon Sugar’ and it instantly gave me such a Summer nostalgia. Simply listening to it made me feel like it was Summer and i was with my friends, adventuring, going on road trips, just having the time of my life. This is the thing about his album. ‘Fine Line’ makes you feel so many things, while the songs are absolutely stunning and astounding. They are all total bops but will probably have you crying your eyes out, head burrowed into the pillow at 3am. Or maybe that’s just me... You can see Harry being so vulnerable and personal in a lot of these songs, like ‘Cherry’, ‘Falling’, ‘Fine Line’. It’s amazing how this openness and raw emotions reflect back to you and just touch your soul, sympathize and deeply resonate with you. Adding a voicemail at the end of ‘Cherry’ was such a bold move, on the verge of crossing the immensely fine line between his music and his very personal life. But it added so much to the song, made it even more beautiful and completed it. This album starts off with more lighthearted, fun songs like ‘Golden’, ‘Watermelon Sugar’ and ‘Adore You’. It’s almost like we are following his journey, as he battles with some hardships and good times turn into bad ones. Even the structure of this album is worthy of praise. And the music videos for ‘Lights Up’ and ‘Adore You’ are just so cool and tell an amazing story. The lyrics and the music of all the songs are just so good. So deep and beautiful. I’ve never head any other Album resonate with me more. The Pop-Rock sound, accentuated with some Indie and punk fits his voice so well and translates beautifully into these 12 songs. I’ve tried so hard to choose a favorite, but i think it’s impossible, They are all so SO heavenly. I’ve made all my friends and family and strangers listen to it. It’s that good, just makes you want to share its beauty with the world. Anyway, listen to it, bless your ears.… Expand
  28. annahelena
    Dec 26, 2019
    10
    this album is just a masterpiece, the lyrics are very well written and the songs sound so good, mainly when heard together, for me the best ones are falling, she and canyon moon
  29. quenchedhes
    Dec 26, 2019
    10
    Best album of 2019 idc. People really out here giving whole 0s cause it did better than ur faves. Bye
  30. leannejjimenez
    Dec 26, 2019
    10
    This is such an amazing album I truly love. The songs were something I could relate to. It made me happy that someone who is famous trusts his fans by kind of explaining his life through this album.
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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
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  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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