Walls
by Louis Tomlinson
  • Record Label: Arista
  • Release Date: Jan 31, 2020
User Score
8.9

Universal acclaim- based on 1475 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 1,302 out of 1475
  2. Mixed: 39 out of 1475
  3. Negative: 134 out of 1475
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  1. LeticiaAbel
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Fantastic album. Brilliant voice, could hear it at any moment. Loved all the songs.… Expand
  2. Elenafilhadaput
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Muito bom, Louis soube ser ele mesmo em cada música presente no álbum. Sinceridade e transparência são muito importantes… Expand
  3. onlysam_
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    it's a very mature album, i loved all the songs and i feel like it was very personal somehow, i just can't stop listening!! congrats louis, you killed it!
  4. Brendahernandez
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    Es un muy buen álbum, sus melodías y letras son increíbles, muy sentimentales. ¡Transmite demasiado!
  5. Maria28
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    The album is perfect, its lyrics are divine and convey so much that they fall in love. It is certainly a great album that deserves all the success in the world. Great job Louis Tomlinson
    I love You ❤️
  6. IrlandaV01
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    After a 4 years of working on this album, this is exactly what we wanted. The Louis's voice fits perfectly with all the melodies and all the melodies had a good rhythm not too fast but not too slow that makes you want to sleep or bores you to the first two songs
  7. jaiy
    Feb 1, 2020
    10
    All the songs are a banger! There's not one bad song. Louis smashed it with his debut album. The melodies are so beautiful and clean, they go so well with his unique voice that was made for indie music. If you like those 90s/Oasis vibes I suggest you listen to Walls. Finally the lyrics...man, there are not words to describe how incredible they are. Congrats lad! Amazing album.
  8. ThaMachado
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    Estou completamente apaixonada por esse álbum. Foi a primeira vez que eu gostei de todas as músicas e isso é surpreendente. Não tem como não gostar. Vai dá alegria a tristeza mas não deixa a esperança. Essa é a verdadeira mensagem de Walls. Não perca a esperança, não desista a pesar de todas as barreiras e dores. E eu sei que foi isso que o Louis teve que enfrentar durante esses 4 anos deEstou completamente apaixonada por esse álbum. Foi a primeira vez que eu gostei de todas as músicas e isso é surpreendente. Não tem como não gostar. Vai dá alegria a tristeza mas não deixa a esperança. Essa é a verdadeira mensagem de Walls. Não perca a esperança, não desista a pesar de todas as barreiras e dores. E eu sei que foi isso que o Louis teve que enfrentar durante esses 4 anos de preparação. E nós podemos sentir isso em cada segundo .… Expand
  9. Rebeca13312
    Feb 4, 2020
    10
    it’s so perfect it’s amazing, I’m very proud of Louis, we can see how much he dedicated himself to this album and how much feeling was put into it. I’m so proud of Louis’s evolution. I love him and this album so much, he deserves the whole world
  10. leticiamor
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    This album is fulfilled with powerfull lyrics that truly speak to your soul. I am so glad I bumped into this! Hope to see more of his music in the future
  11. YubanelaMoreno
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It is an absolutely incredible album, it is extremely genuine and sincere, it really comes from what he feels, it is full of emotions, I think it is an album that wants to say something and that has songs that will make you identify yourself with some point of your lifetime.
    It's just amazing Walls    … Expand
  12. lesliedeme
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    I'm just going to say that his lycris are so loud and amazing, this guy really have talent. He is trully amazing
  13. summertimeblast
    Feb 1, 2020
    10
    Louis Tomlinson's debut album titled Walls harkens back to the sound of the alternative rock from the 90's. As this is the only music from Louis I have listened to I like it. He has a unique voice and a retro sound. The album tracks seem to tell a story of love, loss, and heartbreak. The tracks we made it, Walls, and dont let it break your heart have a uplifting message to listeners.Louis Tomlinson's debut album titled Walls harkens back to the sound of the alternative rock from the 90's. As this is the only music from Louis I have listened to I like it. He has a unique voice and a retro sound. The album tracks seem to tell a story of love, loss, and heartbreak. The tracks we made it, Walls, and dont let it break your heart have a uplifting message to listeners. While too of us pays homage to loss of loved one.kill my mind, Habot, Always You, and Defenseless are about a relationship that was broken and revived . These tracks have a heavy guitar and goes from soft voice to a strong voice.… Expand
  14. abilou
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    Éste álbum sin duda es de los mejores que he escuchado. It's a masterpiece!
    Louis Tomlinson es de los mejores compositores que existen actualmente.
  15. biancafx
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    conceptual album! louis is a great composer. I can only say that Walls is an incredible album and deserves all the recognition in the world
  16. peachyydeacon
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    The album is so powerful, Louis made it so perfect and always make amazing music. So proud of him
  17. LoloStylinson
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    I'm surprised that in spite of everything Louis has been through, keep creating music so inspiring, it's so admirable
  18. vsoft
    Feb 1, 2020
    10
    I like the lyrics, too deep and with a lot of meaning.
    This guy has a lot of potential, I hope another album
  19. AlondraHurtado
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    To be honest i didn't expect this, Tomlinson tells a story with his choice of melody, the guitar riffs, the ways he uses his voice, anyone that listen Walls will feel like they know Louis. You can hear his emotions in every song and that doesnt happen often in the music, was refreshing listen the vulnerabilty in his voice, the production in Only the brave was a surprise, defintly was aTo be honest i didn't expect this, Tomlinson tells a story with his choice of melody, the guitar riffs, the ways he uses his voice, anyone that listen Walls will feel like they know Louis. You can hear his emotions in every song and that doesnt happen often in the music, was refreshing listen the vulnerabilty in his voice, the production in Only the brave was a surprise, defintly was a pleasure listen Walls, i hope Louis keeps putting his heart in his music.… Expand
  20. 2PaolaAlejandre
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    Walls is a good album, combining pleasing styles to the ear. Listening to this album gives you too many feelings and takes you to another place. Very good debut album.
  21. AmeLC
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    Really really amazing, every song made me feel in another galaxy. Louis is the singer of the decade, his lyrics are art and i'm very satisfaced with this album. I love it
  22. Majo14
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    Respecto a las letras es totalmente sorprendente como logra plasmar sentimientos de la manera adecuada. Tiene una gran calidad y no se muestra repetitivo en los significados. Tienes sonidos muy puros y simples que permiten disfrutar plenamente las canciones. Y el tipo tiene una voz increíble, logra transmitir sus emociones en la mayoría de sus notas .
  23. Belen03
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    I really, really in love of this album, I'm not a fan but I love this, the songs so very, very amazing
  24. Ximena1994
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    I think it's an excellent debut album. It expresses exactly what many of us can feel in a difficult time, from a loving failure, to the loss of an important person. His music also teaches us to be brave, and get ahead despite the "walls" that life puts us. Good lyrics and rhythm.
  25. xthsux
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    Such a really good album all the songs are in other level, Louis is a great songwriter and I don't have words to describe how much I love this album. Thaks Louis for this masterpiece.
  26. Frida_L
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. All the songs sound like the f*cking paradise, is amazing. Stream art, stan talent, stan Louis Tomlinson… Expand
  27. KeylaValdez
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I was listening to the album and I found it very good, I was impressed by how the lyrics are very honest and not vulgar, this is the kind of music that we needed, more apart the instruments that were used are perfect with the songs, on my part I give it a 10… Expand
  28. Aitan
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    Tiene buenas lyrics cada una de las canciones, además que le pone un toque particular la voz del artista.
  29. Jasminqv13
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    I absolutely loved it, very enchanting real and raw album!! The sound in this album is something no one else is doing we should definitely bring back the pop rock punk rock sound back!!!! I can’t believe It’s his debut album and his music already is so good, the lyrics are amazing and thoughtful I just can’t wait to see what else Louis comes up with in the future.
  30. Asantamaria
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is fantastic, the lyrics are so good. He really is a great songwriter♡… Expand
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53

Mixed or average reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. Pitchfork
    Feb 5, 2020
    48
    Try as he may, Tomlinson has not quite progressed from featured voice to solo artist. For all the major changes in his life, his music seems to be stuck in place. You can take the boy out of the boyband, but not the boyband out of the boy.
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  2. Variety
    Jan 31, 2020
    55
    Solo debuts with this much expectation are incredible challenges. While “Walls” isn’t a craven ripoff or an attempt to recapture One Direction highs, it’s not yet clear exactly who Tomlinson is without them.
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  3. AllMusic
    Jan 30, 2020
    60
    Even if the songs on Walls aren't the most distinct or memorable, they come from a place of authenticity that's genuinely heartwarming and enjoyable. Like any other settled adult, he's perfectly content to stick to the reliable and Walls winds up being the most mature and natural of the ex-1D bunch.
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