• Record Label: Capitol
  • Release Date: Jun 9, 2023
User Score
9.0

Universal acclaim- based on 101 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 90 out of 101
  2. Negative: 5 out of 101
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  1. Jun 12, 2023
    10
    Full of feels, bittersweet ones that invoke nostalgia but, instead of reminiscing for good stuff in the past, you're left yearning for what you don't have that you wish you have. To someone who's going through a heartbreaking sobering up from an infatuation, this album hits home.
  2. Jun 9, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'M OBSESSED!
    I had high expectations from the moment he announced it and he managed to exceed it! the show is an album that will have you gasping for air in a good way. I loved every song but the show, save my life, science and on a night like tonight are
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  3. Jul 7, 2023
    10
    Absolutely Niall’s best album so far, the being in love era really giving us a masterpiece
  4. Jun 10, 2023
    10
    His best work to date. Could easily reach important milestones and win awards. Hope he explores his rockier side in the next record!
  5. Jun 11, 2023
    10
    el mejor álbum de la historia, el resto que la siga chupando!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  6. Jun 9, 2023
    10
    Such an amazing album!! Niall is an incredible artist.
    His songwriting is on another level.
    Songs like The Show and Science will always have a special place in my heart.
    NIALL IS BACK STRONGER THAN EVER!!
  7. Jun 13, 2023
    10
    A wonderful album by Niall absolutely loved it. He has really found himself in this album
  8. Jun 9, 2023
    10
    Okay this officially niall's best album you can see growth on every single song. I can't even pick my favorite song out of this album every song is perfect
  9. Jun 9, 2023
    10
    A great album in which Niall shows another lyrical and sound facet. The album has very mature lyrics and full of feeling. Its only flaw is being too short, but we know that the work is about quality not size.
  10. Jun 9, 2023
    10
    The Show is Niall’s best album yet, Flicker and Heartbreak Weather were both such amazing albums but The Show is just so much better, The lyrics and the production are just next level Niall.the only bad thing is that the album is only 30 minutes long it should be longer maybe he will give us a deluxe in a couple of months with like 5 more extra songs.
  11. Jun 15, 2023
    10
    The Show is such an obvious evolution of Niall as a songwritter, as an instrumentalist and also as a lyricist that there is no space for this album other than the first place in the ranking of his best projects - and god! what a step up it is in terms of the consolidation of Niall's individual sound. He really delivered his most cohesive and well thought music collection to date.
  12. Jun 9, 2023
    10
    This album was definitely worth the wait!! The lyrics and the new sound and instruments were all beautiful and it’s so easy to see who his influences were. This new sound is so his style and I absolutely love it
  13. Jun 9, 2023
    10
    Such a great songwriter!! Everything is perfect in thus album. I loved it so much.
  14. Jun 9, 2023
    10
    What a great album . Niall just made THE song with if leave me . Every song is basically perfect
  15. Jun 9, 2023
    10
    It's so good, like so so **** good! He's grown so much since his last album. I can't stop listening to the album. I'm so excited to hear it live next year!
  16. Jun 9, 2023
    10
    Every song is simply beautiful. I can easily relate to all of the song, I can definitely see this becoming my comfort album. You can also really see how much Niall has developed, and the production of the album is out it this world!
  17. Jun 9, 2023
    10
    The Show is an album that was worth the wait. It’s mature, beautifully written and each song is different from the rest. To see Niall become such an inspirational and independent artist is such a pleasure. Well done
  18. Jun 9, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Niall has always been an amazing songwriter but he certainly outdid himself with this album. Lyrics so relatable and so passionate that all of his fans and the gp will have new standards. Expand
  19. Jun 9, 2023
    10
    the lyrics, the vocal, the melody everything is amazing. He outdid himself. best work yet!!!! can't stop listening. His songwriting skills are superior. I am just amazed.
  20. Jun 9, 2023
    10
    It's his best album so far. There are big thoughts on that album and he’s an incredible songwriter. I can’t even choose a favorite song because they’re all so amazing.
  21. Jun 9, 2023
    10
    His best album thus far! Niall’s music has matured a lot over the years, resulting in an amazing album that was definitely worth the wait.
  22. Jun 9, 2023
    10
    I can’t describe how beautiful this album is start to finish. It genuinely felt like I was being lifted to heaven. If i could listen to this album for the first time to experience that again I would do anything. Absolutely perfect.
  23. Jun 9, 2023
    10
    The lyrics and the music suit so much with Niall's voice and i love it. Definitely one of the best albums I've heard in a while
  24. Jun 9, 2023
    10
    Stunning third album from Niall Horan. Standouts were science, it must be love and if you leave me. He never misses
  25. Jun 9, 2023
    10
    This album is the best work of Niall till now. It's an amazing album with "make you feel good" vibe.
  26. Jun 9, 2023
    10
    A beautiful album. All of the songs are gorgeous and it's hard to choose a favourite
  27. Jun 9, 2023
    10
    the show is literally perfect i love every song on this album, from the melodies to the lyrics it’s all perfect
  28. Jun 9, 2023
    10
    Um álbum calmo e muito apaixonante. Que faz você pensar em quem é a inspiração para todas aquelas músicas perfeitas e se vc tem a quem dedicar. The Show é um show e me fez chegar em heaven.
  29. Jun 9, 2023
    10
    Its such a beautiful album, so mature and different from his previous music, you can clearly see the work its been put into it and how he steps out of his comfort zone, giving us a true show.
  30. Jun 9, 2023
    10
    It is undeniable that the lyrics and the musicallity are just immaculate, such a gem of album, in each song you can involve in the voice of Niall Horan and perceive the influences that he had
Metascore
83

Universal acclaim - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 7
  2. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Jun 14, 2023
    80
    A significant part of The Show’s appeal is down to Horan’s quiet charm – he always sounded far more convincing in his low-key guitar-based tunes than, for example, Liam Payne in his perplexing attempts at club bangers.
  2. 60
    Horan’s sound of choice is much more understated, typically revolving around folky, acoustic strings and soft vocals. The Show, his third solo offering, is more of the same.
  3. Jun 8, 2023
    90
    With each subsequent album, Horan just gets better and better. The Show is his most immediate and engaging set to date, endlessly listenable and full of heart and charm.