Four
by One Direction
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6.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 388 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 248 out of 388
  2. Mixed: 26 out of 388
  3. Negative: 114 out of 388
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  1. Maribelle
    Nov 17, 2014
    10
    FOUR is absolutely brilliant and one of the best pop albums of 2014. I love how they progressed through the years and have proven everyones expectations wrong. It is better lyrically and stripped down and they are refreshing from the usual pop music that is being put out today as well as TS. It has a song for everyone because of the variety the album holds from soft sweet sounds with aFOUR is absolutely brilliant and one of the best pop albums of 2014. I love how they progressed through the years and have proven everyones expectations wrong. It is better lyrically and stripped down and they are refreshing from the usual pop music that is being put out today as well as TS. It has a song for everyone because of the variety the album holds from soft sweet sounds with a folky drum beat and smooth harmonise to upbeat sounds with an edge. Also, their voices are a dream and I love how all of their voices are different but comes together so perfectly when they harmonise or sing a chorus as a group.… Expand
  2. arelli
    Nov 17, 2014
    10
    the best album!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! this is the best album of them! they evolved greatly, the songs are better, the melodies are the best .... I loved the four!
  3. xDiamondxx
    Nov 17, 2014
    10
    'Four' is by far their best album, the compositions, the sound, the album is impeccable, the people like to find fault in 'One Direction' saying that they are a "manufactured" band but refuse to know their job completely and listen to their albums carefully. Beijos da tia do blog
  4. Thayane
    Nov 17, 2014
    10
    good album!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! one direction always improving.................................................................
  5. AlissonM
    Nov 17, 2014
    10
    Is their evolution as an artist , expanded borders. Four is the best job of them released so far , with influences from folk shown work from the predecessor Midnight Memories .
  6. Samimacedo
    Nov 12, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. HINARIOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO segundo melhor album da carreira, pisem mais reis… Expand
  7. carolsred
    Nov 17, 2014
    10
    Great album. They still pop, which is very good, because they are pop artists and they will always be pop artists. Some songs are not very good, but other are are extremely amazing. When you hear the album for the first time you really get crazy with the songs. The lyrics and the sound of the songs are much better than their previous albums. Almost the full album was written by them. NowGreat album. They still pop, which is very good, because they are pop artists and they will always be pop artists. Some songs are not very good, but other are are extremely amazing. When you hear the album for the first time you really get crazy with the songs. The lyrics and the sound of the songs are much better than their previous albums. Almost the full album was written by them. Now it feels that they are grown and mature enough to be artists.… Expand
  8. Pregnant
    Nov 17, 2014
    10
    I was never a fan of 1D but I'll give credit where it is due, I see why they're popular now or maybe it is that they've improved so much but they are great singers and FOUR was extremely catchy and well written when my friend made me listen to it. There wasn't a song I disliked, maybe Steal My Girl I didn't care for that much but the others are extremely different and they've gained aI was never a fan of 1D but I'll give credit where it is due, I see why they're popular now or maybe it is that they've improved so much but they are great singers and FOUR was extremely catchy and well written when my friend made me listen to it. There wasn't a song I disliked, maybe Steal My Girl I didn't care for that much but the others are extremely different and they've gained a new fan. Instead of being close-minded and dismissing everything 1D do, give FOUR a good listen.… Expand
  9. Sugar
    Nov 17, 2014
    10
    Some will not even listen to the songs but say they hate it because it's One Direction and their music in the past was incredibly overproduced and auto-tuned with the exception of Midnight Memories, but FOUR... if you give it a chance is actually really great. The songs are stripped back, different from the pop songs being made today and that are charting, has better lyrics and cleverSome will not even listen to the songs but say they hate it because it's One Direction and their music in the past was incredibly overproduced and auto-tuned with the exception of Midnight Memories, but FOUR... if you give it a chance is actually really great. The songs are stripped back, different from the pop songs being made today and that are charting, has better lyrics and clever wordplay and very catchy. Goodjob 1D, in trying to improve your sound and succeeding. My favourite is No Control, Stockholm Syndrome and Clouds but I like every song and I'm never bored because they're all different from each other but all so 1D.… Expand
  10. Overage
    Nov 18, 2014
    10
    A very well written and produced album. What I don't understand is this site, it has gotten a lot of great reviews yet it isn't being added here especially since it's from web sites that you previously used to measure their metacritic score. And zaimin, Up All Night was rubbish and was not them at all, it was too autotuned and overproduced but FOUR shows how beautiful their voices are onA very well written and produced album. What I don't understand is this site, it has gotten a lot of great reviews yet it isn't being added here especially since it's from web sites that you previously used to measure their metacritic score. And zaimin, Up All Night was rubbish and was not them at all, it was too autotuned and overproduced but FOUR shows how beautiful their voices are on their own with great harmonise and the writing is much better with more clever lyrics. This is them, this is how they feel now, the first album was controlled by others and sung by them.… Expand
  11. Living
    Nov 18, 2014
    10
    I really enjoyed this album. It's filled with catchy pop songs with clever lyrics. I don't know why they chose Steal My Girl as the single when they were far better tracks on the album.
  12. Liih
    Nov 23, 2014
    10
    If outperformed, by far the best album, they grew, have evolved, the sound is better, then the compositions, so amazing, it's something more mature, more complex, more well prepared, One Direction reached new level
  13. HillaryStoph
    Dec 7, 2014
    10
    This album is completely amazing; unlike the other Albums of One Diection behind this more seriously while more intelligence. Their songs are harmonious. The five voices come together and complement each other forming a wonderful, spectacular only perfect voice. A positive point is that the more the music was composed by its own members demonstrating more confidence and maturity.
  14. WaldirAchury
    Dec 13, 2014
    10
    One Direction presents her new album Four An album full of exciting characters and a familiar sound but managed point amuses us. Songs like "Where Do Broken Hearts Go?" "No Control" and "Steal my girl" give a more fun touch to the album . Laden ballads like "Night Changes" and "Fireproof" give it a sweeter touch the album to the point that at some time ou out an occasional tear. Four isOne Direction presents her new album Four An album full of exciting characters and a familiar sound but managed point amuses us. Songs like "Where Do Broken Hearts Go?" "No Control" and "Steal my girl" give a more fun touch to the album . Laden ballads like "Night Changes" and "Fireproof" give it a sweeter touch the album to the point that at some time ou out an occasional tear. Four is positioned as a very mature album for the boys of One Direction.… Expand
  15. kitkatdana
    Dec 24, 2014
    10
    My favorite album of theirs yet. It has a more refreshing sound than their previous albums, and the boys have put more of their own writing into the album.
  16. anonymous1baby
    Jan 28, 2015
    10
    My rating is inflated if only to combat the fools posting 0's for this album. It's nothing groundbreaking, inspiring, or even noteworthy, but Four is not a zero by any means.

    As far as teen pop goes, this album unfortunately represents the mainstream and is representative of One Direction at this point in time. Given the couple songs worth listening to, I honestly give it a 7.
  17. AbigailSiagian
    Jan 30, 2015
    10
    i love this album so much every song in the album is so catchy and one of their best album and their showing an improvement it's way better than take me home and up all night
  18. lorrany
    Feb 8, 2015
    10
    Melhor álbum deles ate agora. Estão cada vez crescendo pra melhor. Não é aqueles pop chicletes enjoativos que estão no mercado, é bom de se ouvir. Músicas originais, bem escritas e trabalhadas. Parabéns!!
  19. AdelebestTaylor
    Apr 24, 2015
    10
    From a distance you see it's not their best album, but we see a revolution by the band, leaving your comfort zone (bubblegum pop) and going to a Folk, just wish every success for these magnificent guys: D
  20. matheusbrigida
    Apr 24, 2015
    10
    The best album, I'm so excited to the next album without Zayn. This is my second favorite album. No control, Where Do Brokn Hearts Go, Once in a Lifetime, Ready to run and Fireproof are the best musics
  21. writenow
    Jul 28, 2015
    10
    You have an idea of what One Direction's music is right now and it's 100% wrong. Get ready for introspective, reflective, brutal honesty about carnal lust, hollow love, and the trappings of one's own flaws. Whether you realise it or not, you're underestimating One Direction. Time to change your mind.

    Steal My Girl - The safe first single. Anthemic, warm, uninspired. Odd choice to    You have an idea of what One Direction's music is right now and it's 100% wrong. Get ready for introspective, reflective, brutal honesty about carnal lust, hollow love, and the trappings of one's own flaws. Whether you realise it or not, you're underestimating One Direction. Time to change your mind.

    Steal My Girl - The safe first single. Anthemic, warm, uninspired. Odd choice to have a singalong chorus paired with choppy, speak-sing verses. Niall sounds great (for his two seconds) and Harry's bridge is heartfelt and delicate. Some great falsetto from Zayn at the end.

    Ready To Run - Uplifting tune about strength and triumph. Great workout track. Verses are straightforward vocally, the lyrics are intriguing. Gotta say, this definitely sounds like a coming out anthem, particularly Louis's verse (the band member who the gay rumours persist about even now)

    Where Do Broken Hearts Go - this massive guitar-led tune is LOUD and has a lot to say. Written by Harry, it documents the realisation that dumping someone without warning isn't nice. Once you burn someone, they don't always wanna hear from you again. Harry's gonna keep trying, anyway. Niall is on point here, handling the first verse with ease. Louis steals the show at the end, his higher voice storming over the clashing guitars.

    18 - An understated ballad written by 1D BFF Ed Sheeran, Niall sounds like him in parts. The lyrics suit 1D's journey, documenting a quick growing up and a desire to reflect on shared memories. Louis is the highlight, utilized as an emotional punch in the face, his voice so heartfelt, one can only imagine the memories that rush to the minds of these incredibly famous young men during the thousand year pause after "I have loved you since we were 18...."

    Girl Almighty - the lyrics sound nonsensical but what sells them is the genuine performances. They mean every word. This is a love letter to the mass of young women who made them the biggest band in the world. "There's something happening here/I hope you feel what I'm feeling too" sounds like recognition of a revolution and "Let's have another toast to the girl almighty" sounds like acknowledgement of the empire fans created around them. The energy and lively, fun arrangement are the stars here.

    Fool's Gold - this supposed "boy band" put an easy listening ballad on their album - and it works. The lyrical content is deep, Harry documents relationship dysfunction, willingly believing in empty love because it's better than nothing. Niall sounds heavenly, the standouts are Zayn accurately portraying conscious misery, then Harry comes through with a sharp "Yes I let you use me" and the clear narrative is "I know I'm wrong, I should do better by myself - I just don't want to". Interesting, gritty stuff.

    Night Changes - Liam is in top form and everyone sounds comfortable. A song you have to be in a specific mood for. If you're melancholy, perfect. Follows similar theme to 18, the boys clearly reflected on how quickly they've grown up, people in their early 20s often start looking back while moving forward.

    No Control - LOUIS. A filthy, breathless ode to sexual frustration that powers along like a car without brakes. Louis leads the blazing chorus into the depths of horny despair along with crunchy guitars and sharp hand claps. Harry drawls his hot descriptive lyrics with such authenticity you know he's been in the positions described many times. Damn!

    Fireproof - Ask fans what this song means and you get fond noises, hands on hearts, dreamy smiles and "It's...FIREPROOF". The band released it as a free gift, it exists on its own, the universal favourite, the untouchable. Like Girl Almighty, it could be about the fan/band relationship. As everyone says, boy bands aren't built to last. But this one did. How? Who knows? Maybe they're fireproof. Musically and vocally, this sounds like a warm hug from an old friend.

    Spaces - the song that made everyone realise someone was halfway gone. Great vocally, very depressing lyrically. Pain is essential to growing up, doesn't make it any easier. Zayn, Harry and Niall on point here.

    Stockholm Syndrome - 1D channels Tears for Fears and documents falling for someone when you were really only planning on staying the night. Liam is the highlight, his beautiful falsetto bringing a beautifully written bridge to life. Should've been a single.

    Clouds - the album closes with a huge bang. This is 1D meets Jimmy Eat World and it storms around but never quite leaves jam session status. Everyone is vocally strong enough to carry it to a certain height but a few voices lose their individuality in the monotony of the verses. The harmonies in the bridge and Harry's five hour vocal runs are the highlights. Exhaustingly fun way to finish a truly superb album.    … Expand
  22. sincestyles
    Oct 9, 2015
    10
    REIS MESMO, PISA COM FORÇAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA PISAM EM UNS PISOU NOS HATERS PISOU EM TUDO MELHOR ALBUM DA CARREIRA SO NAO VE QUEM NAO QUER GENTE PISA MESMO
  23. mayfurtado
    Oct 16, 2015
    10
    Muito mais maduro e cheio de hinos. Eles são muito talentosos e merecem tudo o que conquistaram. Melhor álbum deles só não ve quem não quer, que venham mais e mais álbuns depois desse.
  24. directionlovato
    Oct 17, 2015
    10
    melhor boyband do mundo sim gente, nao gostou manda spam!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  25. lindoncemars
    Nov 9, 2015
    10
    O que falar sobre os novos Beatles? A cada album se firmando cada vez mais na musica e se tornar um dos maiores grupos de todos os tempos. Desde o começo da carreira ouço que a carreira deles acabaria no ano seguinte e já estão indo pro 5º album. Parece que o jogo virou n eh msm?
  26. BeatrizLima
    Nov 13, 2015
    10
    is a really good album, with more maturity from one direction, a set of melodies on vocals, it's amazing the new tactic was in their lives, i'ts beautiful
  27. lUcOzAdExx
    Jun 23, 2016
    10
    this is one direction best album in my opinion, the work that they put into this album it's amazing. Their vocals are great and the production too, they deserve the success of this. people say that they are a "bad, manufacturaded, poor, sh*tty band", but please, one day, listen carefully to one of the albums, maybe you can enjoy one song, don't follow people stereotypes, look for your ownthis is one direction best album in my opinion, the work that they put into this album it's amazing. Their vocals are great and the production too, they deserve the success of this. people say that they are a "bad, manufacturaded, poor, sh*tty band", but please, one day, listen carefully to one of the albums, maybe you can enjoy one song, don't follow people stereotypes, look for your own way to watch the world.… Expand
  28. mandstyles
    Dec 7, 2019
    10
    É incrível a evolução que temos nas musicas e albuns da one direction ao longo dos anos
  29. WellitonCarlos
    Jan 8, 2022
    10
    Great album! The kids have great voice and show good maturity comparing with another albuns
  30. Sarah_malik
    Nov 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Four album is definitely the one direction best album is the album has all the geners of song's and shows the power of the vocal and lyrics of 1D song's… Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. Pretty Much Amazing
    Dec 1, 2014
    42
    What’s unfortunate is that songs the group co-wrote are the weakest ones here. The exception is the aforementioned lead single, a Journey-inspired ballad that’s catchy regardless of how much my instincts demand instant dismissal. The other slower, anthemic numbers on the album are not nearly as inspired.
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  2. Entertainment Weekly
    Nov 20, 2014
    67
    [On album's first half] the melodies are sturdy and the lyrics catch. Later, the titles get sillier (''Stockholm Syndrome''), and the guitar-jam vibe turns as dull as every real-life guitar jam. But when Four ends, your ears are guilt-free.
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  3. Spin
    Nov 20, 2014
    70
    Four [is] the most consisting-sounding Direction album yet.
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