Made in the A.M.
by One Direction
  • Record Label: Columbia
  • Release Date: Nov 13, 2015
User Score
6.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 506 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 340 out of 506
  2. Mixed: 34 out of 506
  3. Negative: 132 out of 506
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  1. lololee13
    Nov 13, 2015
    10
    Made in the a.m. is a much more well constructed album lyrically. It's fun, thoughtful, and I think more personal then their last album four. I think One Direction is highly underrated as a group and a lot of that I believe is because there is a prejudice toward "Boy Bands" and because of this critics are less inclined to give a honest review of their music. The critics come acrossMade in the a.m. is a much more well constructed album lyrically. It's fun, thoughtful, and I think more personal then their last album four. I think One Direction is highly underrated as a group and a lot of that I believe is because there is a prejudice toward "Boy Bands" and because of this critics are less inclined to give a honest review of their music. The critics come across antagonizing, condescending, and down right nasty. But I've run through many reviews throughout the Internet from Their Fourth album "Four" which was favorably reviewed and their current album which has been well received from critics (albeit in the form of a bank handed compliment while giving the album three- four stars). So I don't know what the deal is but I think it boils down to taste in music, disdain for their young fan base (despite the fact they have a large adult fan base as well) and lack of integrity. So I'm here to say take a listen to all of their albums starting with Midnight Memories, Four, and their current "hit" album Made in the a.m. Don't read into any of the reviews or take them too seriously including the good reviews, because ultimately it boils down to what feels good to you, and what moves you. This band is never going to be given an honest review or a fair review because many of the reviews come from people who are anti-pop, who get off on inciting a negative reaction to their younger fan base just to bring traffic to their gossip site.
    Made in the a.m. is a throw back to the 80's a era they seem to be drawn to which is perfect for me because I grew up on 80's music, and to me it's still the best era for music which is why so many artist today are sampling are attempting to duplicate that era's sound. I like the breezy laid back feel of this album, and apparently so do others who have never listened to their music, don't know who they are, but have somehow found their way to this album because of the on-line hoopla created by the gossip sites pitting their album against Justin Bieber's albums. I've heard Justin's album and personally it wasn't my cup of tea, but it's been given the same reviews as One Directions, so again it all boils down to what kind of music you're drawn to. My favorite songs on Made in the a.m. are Perfect, Drag me Down, long way down, Olivia, walking in the wind, a.m. What a feeling, Love you goodbye, If I could fly, temporary fix, and History. Why these songs, because they all remind me of the music I grew up. Sue me, I'm a sucker for Nostalgia also, their voices sound amazing on this album. Vocally they all sound great individually and in harmony.    … Expand
  2. Samimacedo
    Nov 13, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. HINARIOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO melhor album da carreira, conseguiu empatar com o Midnight Memories, espero que continuem assim… Expand
  3. carolsred
    Nov 13, 2015
    10
    Really good album. There are no specific subjects for the album, the songs talk about everything, since missing someone, to boys in clubs. The vocals are really good, they have improved so much these years. Really proud.
  4. lorrany
    Nov 30, 2015
    10
    de longe é o melhor álbum da carreira deles, não tem uma música enjoativa, todas são verdadeiros hinos, só acho que esse álbum deveria ter pelos menos 5 singles, entre eles what a felling. :)
  5. SmilerofMiley
    Nov 13, 2015
    10
    Amazing album, amazing vocals, amazing lyrics. They've worked really hard on it and I just love it so much. With more maturity from One Direction, ome songs do you remember much in the 80s. My favorite songs on Made in the A.M are "Perfect", "History", "End of the Day", "What a Feeling", "Love You Goodbye", "Temporary Fix" and "AM".
  6. matheusbrigida
    Nov 13, 2015
    10
    Meu Deus, o que foi isso? melhor álbum da carreira. Estou indignado com esse 40 que a NYT deu pra essa bíblia do pop teen. Produções ótimas, letras mais maduras, ritmos diferentes isso torna o MITAM o melhor álbum da 1D.
  7. daneslupaz
    Nov 20, 2015
    10
    they grow up so fast!! This album is so different from the others! best album of them and I hope these scores up because they deserve more than 65, they work so hard to do it! Justin Bieber's new album is not good as One Direction! Just Saying....
  8. marieswift
    Nov 13, 2015
    10
    A oned evolui muito desde o Four, esse álbum é diferente de tudo o que eles já fizeram, eles sempre estão evoluindo e com o MITAM não foi diferente. O MITAM é aqueles álbuns que uma hora você pode estar dançando uma baladinha e em outra chorando vendo a chuva pela janela.
    Só não digo que é o melhor álbum porque o melhor álbum ainda está por vir.
    Reis, pisaram como sempre.
  9. mayfurtado
    Nov 13, 2015
    10
    HINÁRIO, conseguiu superar o FOUR, espero q continuem assim, se superando a cada ano. MELHOR ÁLBUM DA CARREIRA SIM. n sei pq a nyt deu essa nota horrorosa, o álbum está maravilhoso.
  10. Chocoolate_x
    Nov 13, 2015
    10
    Made in the A.M. is AMAZING. I think that they've worked really hard on it and I just love it so much!! It is really really good!!! I'm going to miss the boys so much and I hope that they have a great break!
  11. rhonniejones
    Nov 13, 2015
    10
    Thought provoking for fans - it is a cyptic maze of lyrics which will have people wondering how much is factual from experience or just creative liberty. Stand outs are Drag Me Down - If I could fly and Love you Goodbye for me. Easy album to listen too - alot of genres used in the production.
  12. nadaha48
    Nov 13, 2015
    10
    AMAZING ! I'm not even a fan, I streamed the album on spotify out of curiosity, and this was seriously the best decision I've made in a while, immediately bought it. Forget for a moment that it's One Direction and you'll really like it, stop underestimating these amazing artists, I just realized how underrated they are ! Olivia and End of the day are my jams !
  13. KINGOFPOP21
    Nov 13, 2015
    10
    best album of 2015. Full of amazing songs, it was worth it to wait for MITAM. It deserve to sell more than 4kk and get the #1 at bb200. Temporary fix is amaaazing, Never enough somebody helps meeeeeeeeeeee
  14. justinbieberis
    Nov 16, 2015
    10
    Amei esse album lacrador, melhor album de 2015. Bem, vale muito a pena ouvir e comprar, pois tem composições ótimas, sonoridade boa, hits e tudo :)
  15. rach
    Nov 13, 2015
    10
    Such an amazing album, by far the best they've ever released. Every single song is so beautifully written and you can tell that they are extremely proud of it. This album was put out because they genuinely want to make music and want their fans to be proud, not just for the money or to get high up on the charts. It's impossible to dislike this album. The music is beautiful and their voicesSuch an amazing album, by far the best they've ever released. Every single song is so beautifully written and you can tell that they are extremely proud of it. This album was put out because they genuinely want to make music and want their fans to be proud, not just for the money or to get high up on the charts. It's impossible to dislike this album. The music is beautiful and their voices are perfect, perfect album to put out before their break. They completely disregard the view of a stereotypical boyband.… Expand
  16. 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, some songs do you remember much in the 80s
  17. JhonataAlves
    Nov 13, 2015
    10
    Album great, mature , incredible lyrics, the melody well executed , it proves the musical evolution of One Direction, in my prefridas are " Drag Me Down" ," Perfect " and " History" .
  18. goldnjh
    Nov 13, 2015
    10
    Their sounds is much more mature, the lyrics are amazing; all the songs are so different from each other. Most of the album was written by them. I don't care if it will debut at #1 on Billboard 200 or not, this album was made for us, fans, and we just have to love it and be here for our boys! No competition, just enjoy the music...
  19. luizfilipe
    Nov 13, 2015
    10
    O álbum é muito bom, eles mostraram que realmente tem potencial, e isso é ótimo, talento não falta a eles, e eles realmente fizeram esse álbum de coração, não pra vender e nem nada e sim pra agradar as fãs e mostrar o seu potencial antes de dar uma pausa.
  20. yoitsivy
    Nov 13, 2015
    10
    This album is absolutely brilliant. Their sound has really changed and their lyrics are so beautifully written. These boys aren't "bubblegum pop" anymore and they have totally proved that with this album. People should definitely have a listen.
  21. brystyles
    Nov 13, 2015
    10
    Um álbum fabuloso, que mostra a sua evolução em todos os aspectos, seja, liricamente, vocalmente, é definitivamente a mais pura obra-prima da carreira, que demonstra o quão talentosos são e prova para aqueles que os subestimaram, a capacidade que eles tem como artistas!
  22. Ellysworld
    Nov 13, 2015
    10
    This album is just so good I don't even know how to say it properly. Anyone who is rating 0 without even listening to it (just because they're a boy band).. Well, that's your loss. You don't have to be a fan to enjoy this album or at least a few songs! It's just stupid, no one wants your negativity anyway. Back to the album, they really did a great job, if you haven't, take a moment toThis album is just so good I don't even know how to say it properly. Anyone who is rating 0 without even listening to it (just because they're a boy band).. Well, that's your loss. You don't have to be a fan to enjoy this album or at least a few songs! It's just stupid, no one wants your negativity anyway. Back to the album, they really did a great job, if you haven't, take a moment to listen to it, it won't be wasted time!… Expand
  23. littlelay1
    Nov 15, 2015
    10
    This is an amazing album, with incredible lyrics and vocals, they show maturity like never before. I'm so **** proud of them all. Slay the haters, kings.
  24. luazao
    Nov 13, 2015
    10
    Melhor album na minha opinião, mais amadurecimento nas músicas, muito gostoso de se ouvir, Olivia tem uma coisa que me faz querer ouvir mais e mais, A.M. também, ambas as músicas são minhas preferidas :)
  25. itsnotmarinaa
    Nov 15, 2015
    10
    This album is definitely the best by One Direction. Their sound has become more mature and the lyrics more meaningful. People should definitely give this album a shot and shouldn't just discard it because it's by One Direction. They've come a long way since their first album and they can only get better.
  26. NiamineHoran
    Nov 13, 2015
    10
    Seriously this is their best record to date ! I can't get enough of these songs ! they're all so so good and they reach a whole new level, it's an old style but modern at the same time ! And in addition it has this rock influence ! this is a total buzz
  27. Joseluismay
    Nov 13, 2015
    10
    Este álbum debe tener mayor reconocimiento que todos sus álbumes, de verdad, personalmente creo que ha madurado demasiado, su estilo musical ha cambiado y sus líricas son hermosas, álbum perfecto.
  28. rebecaizabel
    Nov 13, 2015
    10
    Melhor album da carreira simmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm. Não tem uma musica enjoativa!!!!!!!!
    Hinário!!!!!!1!!!!!!!
  29. sarahg224
    Nov 14, 2015
    10
    This album is very different from the boys I'm not even a fan of them but theres no denying this album isn't incredible. It's aimed toward older audiences and it's working they do not sound like bubblegum pop they sound more mature considering the fact the influences came from the beatles maroon5 Frank Ocean and others. I promise you that it's amazing coming from a 33 year old
  30. sadhaks
    Nov 14, 2015
    10
    JB fans putting Bad reviews here, So laughable, Me encantó, realmente inspirador, Amé cada canción, Este album es realmente maduro y muy bien hecho, La construccion tanto musical como vocal no deja espacio para malas criticas, ellos merecen un descanso, y con este album prueban no solo su versatilidad de genero a genero si no su manera tan unica de guiar cada cancióny divertirse con elJB fans putting Bad reviews here, So laughable, Me encantó, realmente inspirador, Amé cada canción, Este album es realmente maduro y muy bien hecho, La construccion tanto musical como vocal no deja espacio para malas criticas, ellos merecen un descanso, y con este album prueban no solo su versatilidad de genero a genero si no su manera tan unica de guiar cada cancióny divertirse con el producto final, Well done 1D… Expand
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65

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. Los Angeles Times
    Nov 16, 2015
    60
    On Made in the A.M. the group takes advantage of its nothing-to-lose position with a handful of cuts that feel even loosey-goosier than usual.
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  2. AllMusic
    Nov 16, 2015
    70
    Their songwriting shows growth, their vocals remain flawless, the production team continues to throw the occasional curveball to go along with the softballs, and there are plenty of songs that sound like the best pop music has to offer in 2015.
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  3. Drowned In Sound
    Nov 16, 2015
    50
    Instead of making a One Direction farewell album, they made a Take That comeback album.
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