Mind of Mine
by ZAYN
  • Record Label: RCA
  • Release Date: Mar 25, 2016
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  1. changedmystarts
    May 14, 2017
    10
    I've been obsessed with this album for over a year. I'll be honest and say that I had never thought to leave a review on here, but was recently inspired to relisten to the album and wanted to leave a review. Zayn is a true lyricist and has an ear for music, which you can see clearly from songs like BeFour, She, and Drunk. The album works so well together and tells a story of someone who'sI've been obsessed with this album for over a year. I'll be honest and say that I had never thought to leave a review on here, but was recently inspired to relisten to the album and wanted to leave a review. Zayn is a true lyricist and has an ear for music, which you can see clearly from songs like BeFour, She, and Drunk. The album works so well together and tells a story of someone who's dealing with a mix of struggles that range from toxic relationships to his own anxiety and loneliness. It's a wonderful listen and I'd recommend it to people who enjoy this genre of alternative rnb with pop infusions. There's honestly a little bit of different genres in this album, he really experimented and more than anything else, showed pieces of his own identity, which i really enjoy in a musician. You walk away knowing a bit more about Zayn Malik the artist. I'm so excited for him to continue making music, he's got a real talent.… Expand
  2. leonara
    May 13, 2017
    10
    Great mix of up-tempo production and soulful, jazzy production. Lyrics are great too. Zayn did it again. Favourite songs: WRONG. TIO. LUCOZADE. Cemented himself as one of the greatest.
  3. ube1kenobi
    May 13, 2017
    9
    After one year of its release MoM is still a banger when played in my car. You can feel his blood, sweat, and tears in this album...the frustration of getting his voice out there when in 1D, yeah he was there, but was heavily muted (e.g. backup vocals). Here he shows his strengths in this album, but in return (that is outside from the album) we also saw his vulnerability. It's a shame thatAfter one year of its release MoM is still a banger when played in my car. You can feel his blood, sweat, and tears in this album...the frustration of getting his voice out there when in 1D, yeah he was there, but was heavily muted (e.g. backup vocals). Here he shows his strengths in this album, but in return (that is outside from the album) we also saw his vulnerability. It's a shame that his anxiety crippled him to perform in public, but when he does, I'm sure it music to the audiences' ears. My daughter introduced me to 1D and Zayn was my instant favorite because of the soulful voice he exuded when he sang for/with the group. In my opinion, he put a glue to that group (and that became apparent when he left and the group released Made in the AM). That said, my fave song in the album is Rear View, followed by Take it Off (TiO), and Like I would...just smooth in every way for me. His voice reaches into my soul, something that's been lacking in music lately. I hope for the best for Zayn, looking forward to hear what else he wants to release to the world.… Expand
  4. pettyoreo
    May 14, 2017
    10
    Never was a 1D fan, but this is something realllyyyy good. Excellent work. BeFour, TiO, Like I Would, She don"t love me, It's you and i can go on. Impressed.
  5. matheusbrigida
    Mar 25, 2016
    10
    MELHOR ÁLBUM, SOU MUITO ZQUAD SIM!!!! O álbum é um hinário sim, sair da 1D foi a melhor coisa que ele fez. Sonoridade ótima, uma música completa a outra, A MÚSICA EM ÁRABE FOI DEMAAAAAAAAAAAAIS. Eu poderia passar o dia todo elogiando o álbum
  6. zapsjoyce
    Mar 25, 2016
    10
    zayn managed to put it all together. he found his real self . rnb is definitely his kind of music. his amazing vocals is just perfect for this album. he's definitely off to a great start
  7. musiclover2
    Mar 27, 2016
    10
    SImply magnificent. You know it is a special record, when you see your 48 YEAR OLD DAD jamming to the songs and asking me," HEY WHO IS THIS KID? IAM LOVING THIS RIGHT NOW. ITS BRINGING BACK SO MANY MEMORIES OF THE 90s".
    Everything about this album, from the whole VIBE and the SICK BEATS to the amazing VOCALS by ZAYN, just makes it worth it.
    I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS ALBUM TO ALL THE    SImply magnificent. You know it is a special record, when you see your 48 YEAR OLD DAD jamming to the songs and asking me," HEY WHO IS THIS KID? IAM LOVING THIS RIGHT NOW. ITS BRINGING BACK SO MANY MEMORIES OF THE 90s".
    Everything about this album, from the whole VIBE and the SICK BEATS to the amazing VOCALS by ZAYN, just makes it worth it.
    I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS ALBUM TO ALL THE MUSICLOVERS OUT THERE .DONT MISS IT.    … Expand
  8. jennixo10
    May 10, 2016
    10
    There is no doubt that Zayn has done something different with this album. Even starting with the way his tracklist is written. You can say that it's childish, but that's how he wanted to express himself and for someone that's been in a cage for five years that is more than okay! I had a lot of high expectations for this album and when i first listened to it, I must say he's outdoneThere is no doubt that Zayn has done something different with this album. Even starting with the way his tracklist is written. You can say that it's childish, but that's how he wanted to express himself and for someone that's been in a cage for five years that is more than okay! I had a lot of high expectations for this album and when i first listened to it, I must say he's outdone himself. This album, in my personal opinion, is one of the best that has been released so far this year! The beats are really amazing work. Zayn has done well choosing Malay Ho, MYKL and the mysterious xyz as his producers. It all comes together very nicely on this record. If you listen closely and know a little bit of Zayn and his story, the lyrics are really deep too and show a lot of him and his story. Every song is very unique and special in its own way and in my opinion, there is not one bad song on there. His vocal abilities are also getting displayed very nicely. Yes, that boy can really sing. He is really a talented boy, there's no doubt about that.… Expand
  9. jevoo
    Oct 25, 2016
    10
    he has perfect vocal and finally he left that childish band and made his own music first of all i didnt expect this kind of album from him but this is really amazing
  10. shellbelrowe
    Mar 25, 2016
    9
    I LOVE Zayn & at first I didn't really expect much from his debut to be completely honest, I thought it would be a glossed over album that everyone would toss aside but he surprised me. For one thing he's singing music that's compliments his voice, and he's carving his own niche which proves a sign that he's serious and wanted to be a singer from the get go. The only negative thing I canI LOVE Zayn & at first I didn't really expect much from his debut to be completely honest, I thought it would be a glossed over album that everyone would toss aside but he surprised me. For one thing he's singing music that's compliments his voice, and he's carving his own niche which proves a sign that he's serious and wanted to be a singer from the get go. The only negative thing I can say about this album is that all the songs sound the same. I'm sure there's the room for him to experiment more on his second album.

    Other than that this album is solid it really delivered!
    I recommend it to anyone! ( I bought a copy )    … Expand
  11. andrezapaiva
    Mar 26, 2016
    10
    Esse álbum é maravilhoso!
    Não me decepcionou nem um pouquinho,Zayn evoluiu bastante e esse álbum mostra isso.
    Mostra tudo o que o Zayn queria e não podia quando estava "preso" a One Direction.
    Realmente,amei!
  12. Evana
    May 13, 2017
    10
    I actually loved it ,every single song well except blue, they all flowed so well together, the rhythm the beat, the pain, the loneliness, toxic relationships, needing a friend, doubting yourself, struggling to trust and being afraid to open up to people, being afraid of being hurt, they all said a story, I loved it
  13. GuiLiar
    May 13, 2017
    10
    Melhor album masculino lançado dos ultimos anos Zayn Malik tem um talento inegável e gigantesco, voz masculina mais potente dessa década, músicas incríveis, cada dia que passa agradeço por ele ter saido da 1d, saiu pra nos mostrar do que é capaz
  14. mona1990
    May 13, 2017
    10
    Album has a confessional vibe and it seems it tries to convey all the feelings of self doubt and of feeiling completely lost and alone but again for the first time able to express himself. It really conveys this melancholy of regret and hope, when you are at the crossroads in your life. For me the most raw song on there is Lucozade and the lyrics " I`m tryna **** but the words won´t comeAlbum has a confessional vibe and it seems it tries to convey all the feelings of self doubt and of feeiling completely lost and alone but again for the first time able to express himself. It really conveys this melancholy of regret and hope, when you are at the crossroads in your life. For me the most raw song on there is Lucozade and the lyrics " I`m tryna **** but the words won´t come out" represent how he felt I think before writing this album. It is really great debut album in my opinion.… Expand
  15. dinaj
    May 17, 2017
    10
    I was curious recently about this guy, last year i ignored the hype and i forgot about it but then i decided to give it a chance. And let me tell you something, it's brillant!! You'll travel between nostalgics vibes, influences as (but not copy) of Frank Ocean, D'angelo and Usher, among others. Pretty smooth, the transiton of melodies to each song is what makes the title "Mind of Mine"I was curious recently about this guy, last year i ignored the hype and i forgot about it but then i decided to give it a chance. And let me tell you something, it's brillant!! You'll travel between nostalgics vibes, influences as (but not copy) of Frank Ocean, D'angelo and Usher, among others. Pretty smooth, the transiton of melodies to each song is what makes the title "Mind of Mine" like interconected thoughs.… Expand
  16. ZJM_
    May 13, 2017
    10
    Great album, his vocal ability is amazing and the songs are wonderful. If you have listened to one direction's albums you can tell that they didn't let him have any freedom there. You can totally see his personality through this album now that he is able to sing anything he wants to. I'm excited to see him growing as an artist.
  17. lUcOzAdExx
    Jun 22, 2016
    10
    a great album! maybe the lyrics are not the great thing (generally are sex songs) but the production in the album is really great, ZAYN and his team did this so carefully!
  18. maspoxavidathi
    Mar 25, 2016
    10
    Zayn neste álbum mostra sua simplicidade , humildade , seu talento e ainda mais .. ele traz músicas confortáveis de se ouvir , alguns erros se tem em questão de músicas que poderiam ser bem mais , mas nada impede de eu dar nota 10 nesse álbum maravilhoso.
  19. julz4
    May 13, 2017
    10
    Honestly I loved it. There is no song that makes me feel bored, each one is unique... he is a great artist, glad he left 1d to become what he wanted, also I hope the other 1d members albums to be as good as MoM was. But here we are talking about zayn himself, you know all alone and he did it great, his vocals and the kind of music he is doing is perfect... great, can't wait to hear more ofHonestly I loved it. There is no song that makes me feel bored, each one is unique... he is a great artist, glad he left 1d to become what he wanted, also I hope the other 1d members albums to be as good as MoM was. But here we are talking about zayn himself, you know all alone and he did it great, his vocals and the kind of music he is doing is perfect... great, can't wait to hear more of his music!… Expand
  20. zunshine
    May 13, 2017
    10
    eu estava aguardando muito esse album, e eu adorei, simplesmente meu bolinho soube muito bem escolher e compor suas musicas. eu realmente adorei, e se tansformou em meu album favorito, onde eu escuto todos os dias, desde pillowtalk até golden. parabens zayn iconico
  21. Justin143
    May 13, 2017
    4
    20 best songs u can find in a single album..voice of an angel...he is the top vocalist of this generation...befour is awesome and the long high note **** incredible.. transition between the songs is as smooth as his voice..my favourite is rear view and lucozade and borderz... excellent album..
  22. dasada
    May 13, 2017
    9
    "Zayn Malik has finally shown the world what he can do, and we ought to be glad that he did. This album is a surefire way to get in the mood, but also catchy enough for just chilling and "blazing on that new found haze" like Zayn does in the song "lUcOzAdE." "Mind of Mine" successfully showcases Malik's shining talent and recognizes the sweet and sensual aspect of R&B.
  23. Percynews
    Jun 6, 2017
    10
    Versatility is the key to this album, you can hear the different genres in which Zayn was inspired without actually copying them. It is rather a tribute, with a stamp of his own. Top Tracks: Befour, Pillowtalk, She Do not Love Me.
  24. Samimacedo
    Mar 25, 2016
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's a good album , but the pop ballads sounded a little forced and boring , It's you an exception , but it's a nice album to listen to, it is mature and staff deserve a note 69 on Metacritic .… Expand
  25. kevinptztos
    Jun 6, 2016
    5
    [ENGLISH] I like some songs like "fOol fOr YoU", "dRuNk", "BeFoUr". Anyway, I think this album is better than One Direction's last album.

    [ESPAÑOL] Me gustan algunas canciones como "fOol fOr YoU", "dRuNk", "BeFoUr". De todos modos, creo que este álbum es mejor que el último de One Direction.
  26. Mad_dog
    May 13, 2017
    10
    Wow this guys talent blew me away wasn't expecting it to be that good. Zayn really proved himself as an artist i see a bright future for this kid. Well done!
  27. FreddieKing
    May 14, 2017
    0
    Zayn wished he was Drake. Too bad he aint that good. Props for trying to be drake though but zayn will never be successful as drake. He should have stayed in 1D where he belongs and his level.
  28. MarioVR
    Mar 25, 2016
    5
    It feels like he's forced his new kind of music, the sound is a powerful atmosphere, the album shows his influences: Chris Brown/Drake and The Weeknd, there is a few moments when you are enjoying the song and then drops in a disappointed way. Nice try.
    Good Vocals.
    Not bad production.
    Mediocrity composition.
    Poor Lyrics.
  29. diegonelli
    Mar 25, 2016
    6
    It's better than his works with One Direction. Anyways I still don't feel very attached to this album.. nothing personal. I just don't like it very much. There are some goods songs like Befour and Drunk. PS Am I the only one who really feels uncomfortable reading the songs titles TyPeD lIkE tHiS?
  30. christinafil
    Mar 26, 2016
    0
    So unoriginal and boring. All songs are alike. I've been waiting for this album for so long. So dissapointed in Zayn. And, yes it does sound like the Weeknd!
  31. DutyCritic
    Mar 25, 2016
    0
    Zayn Malik holds no uniqueness in this album. He sounds like a copy of Chris Brown and The Weeknd. Each song sounds almost identical and the songs are quite boring. They are all pop ballads that hold no uniqueness. The album is very overrated for its mediocrity.
  32. RayGilinsky
    Mar 25, 2016
    1
    This is such a copy of Laura Welsh, Soft Control mixed with trap every song sounds almost the same it's really nothing special its the same sound he make with 1D the difference is that he just put trap beats
  33. SumitSumbria
    May 4, 2016
    6
    A nice attempt by Zayn. The album is boring but it has certain gems of its own. "iT's YoU", "sHe" and "PILLOWTALK" are my favouite. When I hear "fLoWer", there comes a feeling as if Zayn Malik is chanting it on a Shikara in Kashmir.
  34. chidime
    Mar 25, 2016
    6
    Noble effort. You can hear in the music that he put in effort to make something different and spectacular, however, he missed the mark, by a good distance. At many points, the music just drags along without a clear destination. This doesn't just happen from track-to-track, but even in the middle of tracks. I do believe his next effort will be much better than this, since he will be farNoble effort. You can hear in the music that he put in effort to make something different and spectacular, however, he missed the mark, by a good distance. At many points, the music just drags along without a clear destination. This doesn't just happen from track-to-track, but even in the middle of tracks. I do believe his next effort will be much better than this, since he will be far wiser and more experienced. Can't wait.… Expand
  35. longjetty7
    Mar 26, 2016
    4
    This is kind of a weird album, especially considering how big of a transition Zayn made from 1D to this. Mind of Mine is sort of a modern take on R&B. It's sexy, soulful, chill, somewhat mature, and Zayn's vocal delivery is genuinely impressive throughout the album. That being said, I really just was not digging this at all. The songs have a tendency to meander, and it sounds more likeThis is kind of a weird album, especially considering how big of a transition Zayn made from 1D to this. Mind of Mine is sort of a modern take on R&B. It's sexy, soulful, chill, somewhat mature, and Zayn's vocal delivery is genuinely impressive throughout the album. That being said, I really just was not digging this at all. The songs have a tendency to meander, and it sounds more like background music than something you would actively listen to. Also, with 18 songs on the deluxe edition, it is a bit of a chore to get through, especially since a lot of the songs are slow and sound very similar to each other. Overall, I wouldn't say this was a complete failure--his new musical direction sounds fresh enough, at least--but it's definitely not as interesting as it could have been.… Expand
  36. MatRevo
    Mar 26, 2016
    0
    This is so boring af all of the songs sound the same. I'm not giving it another listen. I just hope he changes his music style on his next album. Or he can just go back to One Direction.
  37. ahmedimran
    May 26, 2016
    1
    To be honest ZAYN was better of with One Direction! His solo career will NOT last too long. These type of songs does not suit him. He has a good voice but he is definitely misusing it! His music videos are very boring and so is his album! He even just got luck with Pillowtalk! Through out the entire album he is talking about sex. This album is extremely disappointing and is one of the mostTo be honest ZAYN was better of with One Direction! His solo career will NOT last too long. These type of songs does not suit him. He has a good voice but he is definitely misusing it! His music videos are very boring and so is his album! He even just got luck with Pillowtalk! Through out the entire album he is talking about sex. This album is extremely disappointing and is one of the most disappointing albums of 2016!… Expand
  38. OurEntity
    Mar 28, 2016
    0
    Not a single song that I liked. Every song on the album sounded almost like the one before it. I hope his next album is better. Was nice to see that he put quite a few songs on the album.
  39. senhora
    Mar 25, 2016
    0
    Eu nem ouvi essa porcaria e nem pretendo, mas já imagino como deve ser esse CD: uma versão baixa renda das músicas do Frank Ocean, The Weeknd, Kanye West.... enfim. Zikayn Malikungunya você é um lixo, um mentiroso, traiu uma nação, um movimento. Você vai viver na sombra de Pillowtalk eternamente, pois tudo o que você lançar será flop. Esse álbum é um lixo, sua voz é um lixo, suas músicasEu nem ouvi essa porcaria e nem pretendo, mas já imagino como deve ser esse CD: uma versão baixa renda das músicas do Frank Ocean, The Weeknd, Kanye West.... enfim. Zikayn Malikungunya você é um lixo, um mentiroso, traiu uma nação, um movimento. Você vai viver na sombra de Pillowtalk eternamente, pois tudo o que você lançar será flop. Esse álbum é um lixo, sua voz é um lixo, suas músicas são um lixo, tudo é um lixo. LIXO TOTAL! Deixo aqui o meu zero.… Expand
  40. jrodfilms
    Mar 29, 2016
    5
    i think the single pillowtalk is really good. i will probably give the album another listen in the future.it has a darker sound than the stuff with one direction. it gives me similar vibes of the weeknds music.
  41. Grutzmacher
    Mar 25, 2016
    3
    I think a regular album, nothing unusual, some songs stand out but still have many problems in the album as the sounds of music and his voice. I hated the cover, I think it ridiculous for a first album
  42. musicsnob1298
    May 12, 2017
    0
    Some songs are good and stand out, however I found that overall the album was quite dull and hard to finish. I believe he has a great voice, and I'm looking forward to see what he continues to do. But I guess this album just isn't my cup of tea.
  43. nanijoyce
    Mar 26, 2016
    1
    It's just an album where mostly talks about girls and sex nothing else. His voice is good but Pillow Talk is the best music in any way. It is just a little okay.
  44. Local
    Dec 7, 2016
    6
    Zayn will be successful as a solo artist. But this album feels like something is missing. The first half part of the album is good, with songs such as "Pillowtalk" and "Befour" sticking out of the rest. It has RnB vibe, but some of the songs are just a mess. His vocals shine (we can all agree he is talented) and the production is good, even though there is always the feeling of somethingZayn will be successful as a solo artist. But this album feels like something is missing. The first half part of the album is good, with songs such as "Pillowtalk" and "Befour" sticking out of the rest. It has RnB vibe, but some of the songs are just a mess. His vocals shine (we can all agree he is talented) and the production is good, even though there is always the feeling of something lacking.

    My personal favorites are "Pillowtalk" and "Like I Would", which I think are the only extremely good songs. The rest is just mediocre. A weak debut, that do not represent the potential Zayn has    … Expand
  45. JayedT
    Jun 6, 2017
    10
    I strongly recommend listening to this album alone, it is the best context to enjoy the details that make it a debut delight. The premeditated connection between one song and the next is lost if you skip songs. Zayn's music undoubtedly holds great promise, i appreciate specially the airy "Flower: INTERMISSION".
  46. zaylor
    Nov 11, 2017
    10
    AaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaAaaaaaAaaaaAaaaaaAaAaAAaAaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
  47. archiekins1309
    Aug 20, 2018
    0
    expectionally bland, the lead single might seem catchy and classy but the album doesn't have a strong spot at all, not even once.
  48. Jinxxnij13
    Dec 6, 2019
    10
    Hands down the best debut album released by One Direction singer with a perfect production and amazing vocals.
  49. SmokyEmily
    Dec 13, 2019
    10
    Absolutely amazing. I'm sad I took so long to listen to this masterpiece. Zayn smashed it. Not a single skip on the album. Beautiful. My favorite song is TIO
  50. amandasevero
    Feb 16, 2020
    2
    poucas músicas se salvam e o resto das músicas são bem insuportáveis de se ouvir
  51. Preste
    May 26, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. HuhuhuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuUuuuuuuuuu… Expand
  52. luciaaasmith
    Sep 30, 2020
    0
    Mmm... This didn’t work for me, his second album “Icarus Falls” is definitely more enjoyable.
  53. flawschemistry
    Jan 16, 2021
    2
    I praised former 1D louis tomlinson on twitter and received a lot of comments recommending this album because I said I also liked R&B. Must say I am a little disappointed compared to how much he was exalted, the melodies are really not bad and the production of the album does not leave much to be desired but the lyrics are poor and childish
  54. spongeswift
    Nov 12, 2017
    6
    Zayn's first offering is versatile and diverse while being kind of boring at the same time. His vocals were amazing, the writing was good but the overall production was only ok. Better than One Direction's work but still a little boring.
  55. Cley
    Mar 25, 2020
    9
    Mind of Mine is a amazing album,Zayn is much better solo than in One direction.
    The Album has amazing song (Pillowtalk,Rear View,Like i Would,etc...).
    Zayn has a spetacular Vocal and differents shades in the songs.
    It´s a great begin to Zayn....
  56. anxhelashamku
    Jun 5, 2017
    10
    This album is a vocal & lyrical masterpiece which deserved so much more. Zayn did
    THAT
    perfect perfect perfect perfect perfect perfect perfect perfect perfect perfect perfect perfect perfect perfect perfect perfect perfect perfect perfect
  57. omardlvlv
    May 15, 2017
    10
    This is one of the best albums I have ever heard! Good job ZAYN :) I hope he will get more recognition he deserves. He is underrated artist but he will be music LEGEND!
  58. durianis
    May 20, 2017
    10
    Impressive debut (and still fresh after one year of being dropped). Intensely soulful and whatever your preconceptions of him this album present a lot of promise in hands of someone who has not only a versatil voice but a fine ear for pop music. I recomend the follow songs : BeFour , It's You, Like I Would and Borderz,
  59. notnina
    Jun 5, 2017
    10
    This album is a 10/10 for me. Knowing his story, this album is so emotional and personal to him but you can still relate to it. Usually you immediately have a favourite song off an album and there's one or two (or maybe even more songs) that you don't like but that's not the case here. It's been more than a year since its release and I have yet to choose one favourite song. It changes withThis album is a 10/10 for me. Knowing his story, this album is so emotional and personal to him but you can still relate to it. Usually you immediately have a favourite song off an album and there's one or two (or maybe even more songs) that you don't like but that's not the case here. It's been more than a year since its release and I have yet to choose one favourite song. It changes with every listen and I love all the songs. There also is not a single songs that I dislike. There are a few songs that I listen to a bit more (depending on my mood) but I like all the songs.
    I love how the album is like a journey. With the intro MiNd Of MiNdd Zayn invites us to enter his "mind" and see what he thinks and feels.
    Musically, this album is a masterpiece. Zayn combined different genres but it all fits together. The transition between the songs are flawless and nothing feels out of place, it all blends together very well. Nothing generic about it either, nothing sounds like anything ever before. It's new, it's different, it's Zayn!
    Vocally Zayn always delivers! There are incredible high notes, he's used his lower register and there are some hints of rapping. He sings with so much soul and emotion, you can basically feel it while listening to his voice. He's an incredible vocalist, no need to say more.
    The album also presents amazing lyrics. While not all songs are lyrically challenging, there are some that are incredibly hard. The song lUcOzAdE is a lyrical masterpiece. No repetitions, just venting in a 4 minutes long song (and to think that he recorded it in one take is mind blowing) full of metaphors and emotions.
    Zayn, a brown muslim man, also included a short intermission (INTERMISSION: fLoWeR) sang in urdu and doing that in a world that's so strongly against brown people and islamophobic, it shows of incredible bravery and strength. He also played the guitar himself in that song.
    All together, it definitely is my favourite album of 2016. I still play it everyday and I still discover new little things about it with every listen. You can listen to it a million times but it doesn't get boring. Zayn did THAT!    … Expand
  60. AmalikYoaz
    Jun 5, 2017
    10
    I just love everything about this album, he's so versatile i'm pleased with the diversity on it. You got ballads! You got r&b influenced tunes! You got insane vocals! You got amazing production! You got the passion on his voice! And it's just a debut album???! Hell yeah i'm here for it.
  61. ManuelContreras
    Apr 8, 2018
    5
    ni bueno ni malo, un album muuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuy olvidable
  62. LilyKotze
    Oct 24, 2017
    8
    I love Zayn's writing. He is a very talented writer, and a voice blessed by the gods: incredible range and a richness to it you will struggle to find elsewhere. The only reason I didn't give him a ten is because I'm hard of hearing, and his enunciation is not always clear, so I can't hear him too well in some instances. This is on me, however, not on this incredibly talented man.
  63. musiclover94
    Nov 18, 2017
    9
    His vocals are insane. i wish the intro music was the full song. The whole album has kind of calm and chilled vibe about it. specially loved the Golden, fool for u, borderz and bright. will b looking forward for the next album.
  64. cabelloicone
    Jan 13, 2018
    10
    zayn malik is the most handsome e talented man that i have ever seen. mind of mine is impeccable. u dont listen to the album, u feel it. i said what i said.
  65. gabrielcipriano
    Dec 21, 2018
    8
    Boy Zayn's first album, compared to old 1D songs, is amazing. Little flaws are found in this album, however in a compensation to the top of this and that it evolves more in the next solo album.
  66. Dsros96
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Amazing R&B debut album that shows Zayn's incredible vocals alongside his versatility. Fierce debut.
  67. vjonathan13
    Feb 3, 2020
    10
    this album is so good, i love so so so so so much and recmmended for y'all guys ;)
  68. Gamaliel21
    Aug 28, 2019
    10
    Just the best album ever. The voice, the style, the vibes and the lyrics. Just a masterpiece, one of the best debuts.
  69. ondxrection
    Sep 18, 2019
    10
    se orgulho matasse eu estaria mortinha com esse primeiro álbum solo do meu amor! BÍBLIA
  70. Rads
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Wow the lyrics is awesome and Zayn's voice oh my god just wow i thank god that he become a solo after i heard this album
  71. TomiD123
    Sep 5, 2019
    10
    Probably the best debut album ever. He isn´t afraid of his past fans loving or hating the album. He´s searching for something new, unique for him. He found it. He opens his mind to the world, the real him. and it´s amazing! His voice is one of the best!
  72. Pksilex990
    Sep 21, 2019
    8
    That's how u begin your solo career .
    Zayn proved he can make quality songss
  73. bibimar
    Dec 6, 2019
    10
    Álbum coeso e bem trabalhado para um debut. Zayn dispõe de características muito promissoras como artista, só precisa encontrar um caminho para torná-las marcantes.
  74. jessr
    Dec 14, 2019
    10
    A masterpiece! Mind of Mine proved to me that Zayn Malik has a promising future.
  75. nyazkilam
    Dec 25, 2019
    10
    i love this album, is incredible, is amazing, is wonderful, is art, this album is perfect.
  76. Shuo
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    Not better than Icarus Falls but its still is a banger and plus always nostalgic to go back and listen to the complete album
  77. bekeridou
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    Fortune favors the bold boy-bander—or at least the first one brave enough to walk away. Less than a year after he exploded the Internet (and countless tender tween hearts) by announcing his departure from One Direction, Zayn Malik scored the one thing that always eluded the multiplatinum Brits Stateside: a Hot 100 No. 1. That single, “Pillowtalk,” wasn’t exactly a game changer sonically; aFortune favors the bold boy-bander—or at least the first one brave enough to walk away. Less than a year after he exploded the Internet (and countless tender tween hearts) by announcing his departure from One Direction, Zayn Malik scored the one thing that always eluded the multiplatinum Brits Stateside: a Hot 100 No. 1. That single, “Pillowtalk,” wasn’t exactly a game changer sonically; a stuttering, headily atmospheric bedroom jam, it mostly served to recast him as his own grown man, dropping articulated F-bombs and describing all the things he could do “dirty and raw” now.


    In exit interviews, Malik made it clear that 1D’s sunny, studio-polished pop sound never really aligned with his own tastes, which were formed more by Usher and R. Kelly than by the rock-centric reference points his former bandmates shared. He also revealed that he had enlisted James “Malay” Ho, a producer best known for his Grammy-winning work with Frank Ocean, so it’s not completely surprising that Mind of Mine—the I-am-solo-hear-me-roar insistence of the title is hard to miss—feels like such a smoothly inclusive survey in modern R&B.

    More than a few tracks, especially the thrumming “Truth” and dreamy “Drunk,” conspicuously echo Ocean’s Californiacool ennui. (Malik actually relocated to Los Angeles last year, though his Golden State sounds like a twilit place he mostly occupies between midnight and 4 a.m.) “Befour,” “TiO,” and “Like I Would” lean headfirst into sleek, Weeknd-style hedonism; “Wrong Place” slips in an early-2000s Usher moment; and the falsetto seduction “Bordersz” could be vintage D’Angelo. There are a few outliers: Sam Smith will probably wish he’d written the lush piano ballad “Fool for You,” and bonus track “Do Something Good Today” is one bong rip away from a full Bob Marley mood board. Maybe most intriguing is the delicate, Middle Eastern-tinged interlude “Flower,” sung entirely in Urdu. (Though he might currently be the most high-profile Muslim entertainer in the Western world, the half-Pakistani singer generally refuses to discuss his faith. Google ugly search terms like “boy band jihad” if you wonder why; or better yet, don’t.)    … Expand
  78. Walls
    Jan 25, 2020
    10
    Great album!! Great songs!! Such a beautiful voice he has!! Definitely worth listening!!
  79. Anacarolina18
    Jan 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ok zayn malik i just wanted to thank you for this album, it is all the best… Expand
  80. elist91
    Feb 1, 2020
    10
    The album is a masterpiece, Zayn has a huge talented and that people should appreciate more..
  81. MarianaMattza
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    Zayn Malik surprised everyone with this album. The first single "Pillow talk" has a billion views on youtube and is so catchy. This R&B sound in his voice is a masterpiece. I still think he deserve more recognition than he already has.
  82. cipriano
    Feb 6, 2020
    10
    Zayn delivered his ideal work, with strong and warm compositions and yet a sound that comes to be ideal for listening to the album all day. That's the kind of work I expected after the one direction came out.
  83. KHgB88
    Feb 8, 2020
    10
    Great debut album by Zayn!
    Wished it was a little bit longer though but it has its bops (pretty much every one) The only one that I still don't like that much to this day is Do Something Good which is in the deluxe edition if I'm not wrong. It kinda has a reggae vibe (so probably that)
    We can see what is his style ;)
  84. acebalthazar
    Mar 29, 2020
    10
    this album art. he is the real genius of our time. his music will live eternal. your angelic voice and your angelic soul compete.
  85. paigeprivee
    May 16, 2020
    10
    A standout debut album. He definitely showed his range vocally and across genres. It's one of my favorite albums of the decade.
  86. Chars
    Nov 24, 2020
    10
    Zayn's debut solo album is one of the best debut, from the intro up to the last song. No doubt, Zayn is indeed a great artist.
  87. thayssouza00
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    mind of mine is one of the most original albuns i’ve heard. thank you zayn malik for that!
  88. matthewjoseph_
    Aug 2, 2020
    10
    For a first solo album, my god was it an incredible way for Zayn to solidify himself as a solo artist. It was so different from what we had heard of him in One Direction, but this was truly him. This album showed off his authenticity and undeniable talent while also being so individual. I like how Zayn never really has features, and for his only feature on the album being Kehlani, I wasFor a first solo album, my god was it an incredible way for Zayn to solidify himself as a solo artist. It was so different from what we had heard of him in One Direction, but this was truly him. This album showed off his authenticity and undeniable talent while also being so individual. I like how Zayn never really has features, and for his only feature on the album being Kehlani, I was over the moon. Their voices together is like bread and butter, a criminally underrated pairing. Mind of Mine was such a high quality album that deserved so much more praise and appreciation than it received. If you have any spare time on your hands, you must listen to this album!… Expand
  89. tomboyi
    Aug 2, 2020
    10
    com toda certeza esse álbum vai envelhecer bem tal como os vinhos..... já era pro zayn estar no r&b há muito tempo, enfim, álbum maravilhoso!
  90. Louboo25
    Aug 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The album truly shows ZAYN's versatility. From sexual songs like 'PILLOWTALK' and 'TiO' to heartfelt songs like 'fOoL fOr YoU' and 'iT's YoU', you can find any emotion in his songs.… Expand
  91. Fernandinha
    Sep 5, 2020
    10
    Sua potência vocal é o forte do álbum, que é maravilhoso, com canções profundas e sexys.
  92. Zaynsfineline
    Sep 13, 2020
    10
    Vocally and lyrically one of the best albums of the decade. He's been vulnerable with his audience and it shows.
  93. ncoutinho
    Oct 18, 2020
    10
    só sla eu dou minha vida por tudo que esse homem faz é sempre impecável o amo
  94. eniyielf
    Jan 15, 2021
    10
    exactly the best debut album in this century. zayn a successful songwriter for our generation. i love him. my top she, lucozade, sdlm
  95. vol6tbsl
    Jan 14, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Exceptional. It is unbelievable how he managed to stray away from his boy and image and release this beautiful r&b album.… Expand
  96. MeenalKaushal
    Jan 16, 2021
    10
    WHAT A DEBUT
  97. music_muse
    Jan 16, 2021
    10
    it's been 5 years now since this album came out but it still hits the most unexpected spots. Mind of Mine's purpose was to make a statement and it did. The impact, the hype was all worth it. Zayn's soulful vocals and serenading lyrics is what makes this album one of a kind.
  98. Alexandreds
    Oct 24, 2022
    10
    As Zayn’s first project after going solo this is a pretty solid album. It’s very experimental and very much leaned towards pop R&B sound. Zayn’s vocals are all on point and his lyricism is beautiful. I wish he had included Golden and Do Something Good to the official album. They would definitely improve the overall quality of the album.
  99. yunarielle
    Jan 16, 2021
    10
    I still play this album till this day. It was a great way to jump start his solo career with hits like pillowtalk. The album is really good and a perfect album to play at night while driving down the city/downtown
  100. Riz_wannn
    Jan 16, 2021
    10
    A great album. Completely different from one direction vibes. More mature content and R/B feels is amazing.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21
  1. AllMusic
    May 12, 2017
    70
    His vocal skills help pave over the (rare) moments when the lyrics seem a bit juvenile or the sound feels a little too familiar, and help make Mind of Mine an impressive debut. It's music he couldn't have made with One Direction and while it may not be breaking any new ground, it's new for him and he's talented enough to make that interesting for anyone who likes well-made pop music.
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  2. PopMatters
    May 11, 2016
    80
    Mind of Mine leaps right over anything on Justified and carves a path of its own. Next decade’s boybands will doubtless provoke discussion on which of them will break out like this, which one will be a Zayn.
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  3. The New York Times
    Apr 6, 2016
    60
    Throughout this album, Mr. Malik opts for a low-octane approach, with varying success.
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