Fine Line
by Harry Styles
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8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 3032 Ratings

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  1. Kristien
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    Fine Line is a Masterpiece!! It shows how much Harry Styles has grown as a musician and an artist.
  2. rtearmhart
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great album for 2020. Hoping for a Grammy nominations for this album. I love 10/12 songs from the track. Falling is my most favorite.… Expand
  3. lunalistens
    Feb 13, 2020
    3
    Ehh i gave it a try, wasn’t for me sorry. Kinda fell asleep. Wont listen to it again
  4. Karina_rosales
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    Voz hermosa, letras y ritmos pegajosas. Excelente el tema adore you y watermelon sugar
  5. RVolt
    Jan 12, 2020
    10
    Deserving of all the accolades it will get. All those huge sales around the world are justified.
  6. Nina_
    Jan 12, 2020
    10
    I Love it the album Fine Linea, It is a masterpeace, i not talking about it just bc i Love harry styles, it is literally a masterpeace!!
  7. LyonRg
    Jan 12, 2020
    10
    El álbum del año!
    Los sonidos, la producción, las letras, la voz, TODO! Esta ahí para hacer este uno de los mejores álbum del año, para mi el #1
  8. rafaandrde
    Jan 16, 2020
    10
    its the best álbum, i love harry he deserves the world, all the love love love
  9. eny
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Lyrically, Fine Line is incredibly honest. He doesn't bother to get overly poetic — and he doesn't need to. On "Cherry," he leads with his vocals in a raw expression of desperately missing an ex lover who seems to have found another. "To Be So Lonely" encapsulates the sense of acceptance you feel after a heart-shattering breakup, even calling out his own flaws and errors. Album closer "Fine Line" is the perfect way to end his tale of woe and horniness. It's happy and sad, romantic, full of disdain and beautiful all the same. Fine Line is proof that Harry Styles has grown as an artist since his solo debut. He hasn't reached his full potential, but he's certainly well on his way. (Columbia)… Expand
  10. Emozz91
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    It was my favorite album from 2019 by a male artist, happy to see how he has grown and his lyrics are so incredible, just loved it!
  11. 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
  12. coolguylestat
    Jan 20, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Let me preface this by saying I am a rock fan. Harry Styles has always been the odd one out of my playlist, as everything else I listen to is much... harder? I've always appreciated this guy's influence of old classic rock and his enigmatic pretense both in real life and in interviews. Harry has such an intelligent, mature soul (I honestly get the vibe that there's something more to him but I'm gonna keep that to myself). OK, this isn't a review on Harry himself, but the album Fine Line. Let me start out by saying this; it was okay. It wasn't trash, it wasn't mediocre, it wasn't bland, but it wasn't... excellent. it's definitely a 7.5 for me. Only 2 songs had me really genuinely embraced in the music, and only 3 could manage to suck me in. It seemed like, while the others held significance they just simply lacked depth, like everything that wanted to be said was stated directly.

    'She' was a knockout for me, probably one of the best songs of 2019. The guitar was IMMACULATE the channeling of 70s-80s rock with the vocals on the chorus sent shivers down my spine, and did I mention the guitar? The song pulls you in and doesn't let you go. You feel high while the guitar solo plays. Honestly, give me an album of just Mitch playing that guitar and I'll buy it, I swear. 'Fine Line' (the song) was probably second best for me. While people say that the constant repetition of the title is annoying, I just get more and more emotion from it every time its sang. Anxiety and tension build until it's released with the smashing of drums. Truly a wonderful closing song! Other notable good songs were 'Golden', 'Lights Up', 'Adore You', and 'To Be So Lonely'. Sunflower gets an honorable mention.

    Now, what this album lacked that his first album did so well: the 'Kiwi' moment. There was no jump up, scream the lyrics at the top of your lungs and thrash moment on Fine Line and it was... disappointing to say the least. The hyping up of 'Watermelon Sugar' to be the next Kiwi led to an underwhelming reveal. I don't like that song at all, I'm sorry. I refuse to even compare it to my darling 'Kiwi'. Harry Styles, if you're out there, just know that I am still so upset that Medicine had a chance and yet you put in Watermelon Sugar. Medicine would have been the second best song on the album (yes, 'She' is better than 'Medicine', i admit that) and it would have been the kiwi moment we deserve. Please Harry, I beg. It doesn't even have to be on an album just please release Medicine.

    All rants about Songs aside, this is a fun album, and easily one of the best releases of 2019. If you compare this album to the other ones released this year... yeah it's probably like number three or something. But in the general history of music, and of Harry Styles, it really isn't too high...

    By the way I am still salty about what Harry did to Medicine but that's fine it's cool. :)    … Expand
  13. Mariajullyana
    Jan 21, 2020
    10
    Esse album é absolutamente incrível. Harry amadureu muito e merece todo reconhecimento possível ele é um artista diferenciado e autêntico o que é muito dificil de encontrar nesses tempos atuais. Amei!!!!
  14. Fernivs
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Harry ,es uno de los mejores cantantes en el mundo ,el sabe como lograr conectar con su público
  15. mariih
    Jan 23, 2020
    10
    Fine line mostra como o Harry Styles evoluiu na música, com músicas maravilhosas e letras profundas
  16. 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 :)
  17. Walls
    Jan 25, 2020
    10
    Omg!! This is so good!! All ALL songs are wonderful. Totally worth listening to!!
  18. Anggita
    Jan 25, 2020
    10
    Very good album, how the lyrics and the melody can reach people heart. Harry's voice is so wide in range. Good work great work from Harry Styles
  19. elvina
    Jan 26, 2020
    10
    It deserves 10/10. You should listen to all the songs! Every song is just amazing.
  20. sureenablue
    Jan 30, 2020
    10
    The sophomore album from Harry Styles, "Fine Line", showcases the true talent and versatility of Styles as an artist. The diverse collection of songs ranging from poppy and fun to raw and soul-bearing is enchanting. Styles' voice has matured along with his songwriting and the result is a masterpiece exuding 70s and 80s vibes while still being grounding in modern music. This album is a winThe sophomore album from Harry Styles, "Fine Line", showcases the true talent and versatility of Styles as an artist. The diverse collection of songs ranging from poppy and fun to raw and soul-bearing is enchanting. Styles' voice has matured along with his songwriting and the result is a masterpiece exuding 70s and 80s vibes while still being grounding in modern music. This album is a win in every book and there is no doubt it will go down as one of the best albums of the decade.… Expand
  21. Anacarolina18
    Jan 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I loved this album so much, incredible melodies and even better lyrics. your aesthetics are perfect and i just have to thank harry styles for this work of art… Expand
  22. Malenny
    Jan 27, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Its a máster piece, the sound is incredible, is like a trip, Fine Line is a good transition of the Harry's career, every song have the perfect compotition, the lyric is perfect.… Expand
  23. andressamm
    Feb 14, 2020
    10
    i love this album so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so much
  24. ada_styles
    Jan 28, 2020
    10
    One of the most perfect albums in the world. I don't say that just because I am a Harries, I think that the album is so emotional and whoever listens it can find a piece of theirselves. Just listen it, your ears will be sanctified. TPWK.
  25. leidy_sendoa
    Jan 29, 2020
    10
    es simplemente arte
    uno de los mejors álbumes del 2019, es una pieza maestra, lo mejor de la industria
  26. 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.
  27. kaylanezagonel
    Jan 30, 2020
    10
    i love this album more than i love myself. i think harry is an amazing artist and this songs just represents how incredible he is.
  28. giih__ms
    Feb 14, 2020
    10
    Its perfect, i could listen to this album all day long, lycris amazing, Harry Styles is a complete artist
  29. bia00
    Jan 30, 2020
    10
    álbum perfeito, cheio de hinos do começo ao fim, achei lendário demais. Minhas preferidas são, particularmente, falling e canyon moon
  30. vicka
    Jan 30, 2020
    8
    wow i love it.... your musics so good its vibes so amazing!!! he so talented
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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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