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  1. Dec 25, 2019
    10
    THIS ALBUM IS THE BEST, A VERY PERFECT JUXTAPOSITION OF SO MANY GENRES. THUS ALBUM TELLS A STORY AND IT IS QUITE CLEAR. Through Harry's use of musical instruments, background music, harmonies, chorus etc he wanted to tell a story, he wanted us to feel what he felt while composing each song of this album. He has done it perfectly.
  2. Dec 25, 2019
    10
    The songs in this album are an escalation from happy to sad songs. Most of them are very catchy indeed.
  3. Dec 25, 2019
    10
    One of the best albums of the decade, each song was as perfect as the others and nothing can prove otherwise
  4. Dec 25, 2019
    10
    an amazing album. some of the highlights for me included cherry & adore you! worth the listen
  5. Dec 25, 2019
    10
    Beautiful songs with beautiful meanings. Brilliant masterpiece by the one and only Harry Styles.
  6. Dec 26, 2019
    10
    Love it. One of my favorite albums. It's amazing. Harry has done a great job.
  7. Dec 25, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this album is probably one of the best albums I've ever listened to it has raw emotions unlike other songs in the music industry. Expand
  8. Dec 25, 2019
    10
    At times funky pop, folky rock, or classic ballad, there’s a song (or more) here for every mood, but somehow it all hangs together really well! A lot of the themes revolve around loneliness or break ups but it’s a very joyful album.
  9. Dec 25, 2019
    10
    Fine Line is a brilliant album. Deep meanings and glow up of Harry’s music, beautiful. It is the classic album that you keep listening to.
  10. Dec 25, 2019
    10
    A sonatic masterpiece from lots of mellow 80s inspired soft pop to bowie-esque rock like 'She' to Beatles influenced sounding tracks like 'To Be So Lonely' with lyrics like "all the lights couldn't put out the dark running through my heart"
  11. Dec 25, 2019
    10
    the flavor is immaculet. work of art. would totally recommend listening to again
  12. Dec 25, 2019
    10
    It’s such a beautiful album, there’s literally a song for each feeling.
  13. Dec 25, 2019
    10
    i'm giving this high scores based on an actual mixed feeling about this album. firstly, it's good, it really is. The vibe it creates during the first 4 songs are smooth, trendy, and with really good tune. I like Cherry a lot, not so much for Falling (i do enjoy it tho, it's like my guilty pleasure). She is definitely the best track in this album, even in his two albums. The last 4 tracksi'm giving this high scores based on an actual mixed feeling about this album. firstly, it's good, it really is. The vibe it creates during the first 4 songs are smooth, trendy, and with really good tune. I like Cherry a lot, not so much for Falling (i do enjoy it tho, it's like my guilty pleasure). She is definitely the best track in this album, even in his two albums. The last 4 tracks are more chill and cheerful, with the west coast indie pop vibe. Then there's Fine Line, the epic track with a vivid vision built up around it. Perfect for the closure. i mean i literally don't hate any of these 12 tracks. This album has it's flaws, this is with no doubt. But still, it's genuine and well written, well produced and his vocal has improved so much. Good work Harry, this is from a mid-aged music fan in love with Blur and other Britpop **** when she is younger. You could definitely do better in your next album. Expand
  14. Dec 25, 2019
    10
    genuine masterpiece, no skips, perfect. harry styles has really outdone himself. everyone say thank you harry
  15. Dec 25, 2019
    10
    Absolutely incredible album with a range of different sounds. 10/10 would recommend, takes you through all emotions from crying on your floor to "Falling" to dancing around your kitchen to "Sunflower, Vol. 6". Favourite album of the year.
  16. Dec 25, 2019
    10
    this is one of the best albums of 2019 hands down no one does it like him every song is a masterpiece it has no skips it’s just an amazing experience from start to finish
  17. Dec 25, 2019
    10
    This album was so good. It felt raw and it exceeded expectations. Sunflower vol 6 ,She, Golden and Fine line are favourites
  18. Dec 25, 2019
    10
    This masterpiece deserves 100 out of 10 harry is the new music king..........
  19. Dec 25, 2019
    10
    This is one of the best albums of 2019. And it’s been out less than a month. Harry managed to produce one of the most eclectic, unique, gut wrenching, joyous albums I’ve ever had the privilege of listening to. It’s been a pleasure seeing him grow as an artist, watching him take more risks, and completely blow his first album out of the water (Self-titled is obviously still my baby though).This is one of the best albums of 2019. And it’s been out less than a month. Harry managed to produce one of the most eclectic, unique, gut wrenching, joyous albums I’ve ever had the privilege of listening to. It’s been a pleasure seeing him grow as an artist, watching him take more risks, and completely blow his first album out of the water (Self-titled is obviously still my baby though). This album is going to be INCREDIBLE live and I cannot wait to see it. All the love, Rachel. Expand
  20. Dec 25, 2019
    10
    It’s amazing and it gives you summer vibes.
  21. Dec 25, 2019
    10
    Absolutely wonderful album with no skips and a variety of different sounds. Stream fine line for clear skin.
  22. Dec 25, 2019
    10
    The album is truly spectacular. Everything from the lyrics to the melodies are absolutely perfect. You can see from the songs that Harry worked so hard on it and poured his hard out. It also shows how much Harry had grown comfortable in his own skin after the band.
  23. Dec 25, 2019
    10
    an amazing album! definitely an artist to look out for in the next decade. what a great sophomore album. loved it recommend 10/10 definitely made me a fan of his
  24. Dec 25, 2019
    10
    amazing album in every way possible, all of the song are different each one has its own story
  25. Dec 25, 2019
    10
    Album of the decade periodt.

    HARRY STYLES DID T H A T LIKE HE DID THAT HE SNATCHED MY WIG AND NEVER GAVE IT BACK AND I SAID THANK U I DON'T NEED A FORKING WIG I'D RATHER WALK BALD CUZ MF DID THAT.
  26. Dec 25, 2019
    10
    Soo good! Such a nice eclectic way of bringing a nice bit of the 70s back! Truly recommend to give it a listen
  27. Dec 25, 2019
    10
    Brilliant and emotional lyrics which really portray the freedom of the album.
  28. Dec 25, 2019
    10
    One of the best albums on 2019. He did a magnificent job of stepping away from mainstream music and doing his own thing. Harry Styles is an artist not to be slept on, and he deserves all the praise thrown his way! Congrats Harry on your second number one album!! May your 2020 tour bring you much joy and even more success.
  29. Dec 25, 2019
    10
    Phenomenal. An incredible masterpiece. A truly legend. This album will be one of the most memorable experiences.
  30. Dec 25, 2019
    10
    SO GOOD!! legend!! def the best album of his, cant wait to see him on tour!!
  31. Dec 25, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. literally the best album ever, very fresh and fun to listen to! excellent job harry! Expand
  32. Dec 25, 2019
    10
    truly a masterpiece, lyrics are beautiful and heartbreaking but also really hopeful, my favourite album atm
  33. Dec 25, 2019
    10
    Everything about this album... just beautiful. Harry didn’t shy away to experiment with certain sounds and this album STILL slaps. Not a skip in sight.
  34. Dec 25, 2019
    10
    This album is so incredibly good. His vocals, the lyrics, the instruments and melodies. Everything just fits and makes it one amazing record. You can clearly hear he’s grown so much and he enjoyed making the record. I love it!
  35. Dec 25, 2019
    10
    Truly the best album I’ve ever listened to. Such a beautiful variety if songs. My favourites are Fine Line, Golden and Cherry. Can’t wait to see Harry perform it 17 times in Birmingham, Sheffield, London 2x, Manchester, Glasgow, Oslo, Stockholm, Copenhagen, Amsterdam, Paris, Lisbon, Antwerp, Cologne, Munich, Vienna and Budapest!!
  36. Dec 25, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I have really loved this album. Harry is always perfect, i love him. My favourite song is falling Expand
  37. Dec 25, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. We’ll be alright! That sentence literally changed my life, coming from someone who means the world to me Expand
  38. Dec 25, 2019
    10
    Honestly the best album ever. Stream Fine Line today. Buy tickets to Harry’s show coming near you coon
  39. Dec 25, 2019
    10
    i love this album, is incredible, is amazing, is wonderful, is art, this album is perfect.
  40. Dec 25, 2019
    10
    album of the decade idc! stream it laid ease! sksksksksk and i oop and i oop skskskskkskskskks vsco girl skskskks
  41. Dec 25, 2019
    10
    I love it. Its absolutely amazing. Songs are wonderful, Just like Harry's voice.
  42. Dec 25, 2019
    10
    MUITO BOM O MELHOR EU AMO MÚSICAS INCRÍVEIS #1 sério perfeito perfeito e perfeito não tem erro
  43. Dec 25, 2019
    10
    In my opinion, best album of 2019. It's got a lot of 'different' sounds, melodies that you wouldn't predict from an ex-former of a boyband. The lyrics are very profound and beautiful. I'm obsessed with this album.
  44. Dec 25, 2019
    10
    Perfect album for me and all the people what listen that too, is this the best album i've learned this year
  45. Dec 25, 2019
    10
    This album, in my opinion, is even better than the last one just due to the evident openness he gives us as fans. INCREDIBLE!!!
  46. Dec 25, 2019
    10
    the best album I've heard!! the songs are so different and inspire me so much! I really loved it
  47. Dec 25, 2019
    10
    This is real good album, i really love it. Harry made something incredible (again), this songs are perfect, all is perfect
  48. Dec 25, 2019
    10
    This album shows how Harry has grown as not only a artist, but a person. He is comfortable with who he is and this album shows it. If I could give it more then a 10 I would.
  49. Dec 25, 2019
    10
    absolutely amazing!! best album ever if you ask me. even though i didn’t expect this album to sound like this it came out even better! so a big thank you to harry styles for making this masterpiece
  50. Dec 25, 2019
    10
    I’ve listened to this album over 100 times since its release and it just gets better every single time. Amazing album!!!
  51. Dec 25, 2019
    10
    this is out of the world, nothing like this album, it deserves 1000000/10 and whoever gave him a 10, is a person with a taste
  52. Dec 25, 2019
    10
    Amazing, fantastic, good, wonderful, fan-dabby-dozy, lovely, peaceful, beautiful, my ears are now blessed
  53. Dec 25, 2019
    10
    this album is my personal favorite. It features different types of song that are all spectacular. it also has the power to completely lift my mood (treat people with kindness) or make me down in the dumps (fine line and falling). in conclusion, best album ever
  54. May 29, 2020
    10
    Espetacular!
    Esse é um álbum que consegue transmitir a identidade musical do artista e tratar de temas presentes na vida do jovem adulto.
    Harry Styles cresceu e muito bem.
  55. Dec 25, 2019
    10
    the best album i have ever listened to. there are songs for every mood and it has already helped me alot. i recommend you give it a listen!
  56. Dec 25, 2019
    10
    Really strong sophomore album - great from the first listen. A number of different producers but it really hangs together. The songwriting is excellent and the execution sublime especially with headphones. So many great songs - Falling and She are standouts. Play on repeat.
  57. Jii
    Dec 25, 2019
    10
    Album perfeito, repleto de hinos, letras impecáveis e conceitos. simplesmente lendário.
  58. Dec 25, 2019
    10
    Melhor album ever eu tô muito orgulhosa do meu bebê, eu tá super ansiosa por esse lançamento.
  59. Dec 25, 2019
    10
    The best album in the world, honestly, is worth listening to, its very well composed lyrics or rhythm is wonderful, it's amazing.
  60. Dec 25, 2019
    10
    I think it’s one of the most beautiful albums ever, it’s so magical and Harry was able to be honest and explained what he felt during hard moments of his life. I’m so happy for him and so proud too
  61. Dec 25, 2019
    10
    Great songs and amazing lyrics and melodies. Have not stopped playing would definitely recommend. Even my friends who usually don’t listen to Harry love this album and talk about it all the time!
  62. Dec 25, 2019
    10
    *chef kiss* it was so good with genius lyrics and clearly a bunch of time was spent in it
  63. Dec 25, 2019
    10
    It's a good album Harry is so succesful!! tracks is sooo especially falling is so melancholic like cherry...and Liam stans instead of rating harry's album with 0 support liam on his new album
  64. Dec 25, 2019
    10
    Such a good album. Harry is just God. Amazing songs and perfect story. Fine Line is perfect
  65. Dec 25, 2019
    10
    An absolutely amazing album! I enjoyed every second of it. His vocals are perfection.
  66. Dec 25, 2019
    10
    Simplesmente perfeito,falling me faz sofrer mas ok Harry sempre arrasa , estou muito orgulhosa
  67. Dec 25, 2019
    10
    Harry entered the industry to stay, with versatility and the fearless approaches to different genres, tones and narratives he presented an album totally different from his debut one, but still, presented an excellent work and kept his public’s attention and expanded people’s idea of what music is it means. He is talented, young and has a great mind and perspective of the “fine lines” ofHarry entered the industry to stay, with versatility and the fearless approaches to different genres, tones and narratives he presented an album totally different from his debut one, but still, presented an excellent work and kept his public’s attention and expanded people’s idea of what music is it means. He is talented, young and has a great mind and perspective of the “fine lines” of the world. Expand
  68. Dec 25, 2019
    10
    Its amazing! Harry is doing great. Evento song has soo much power and he shared a lot of how Ups and downs.
  69. Dec 25, 2019
    10
    best album of the decade, y'all should listen and love it, his lives are INSANE
  70. Dec 25, 2019
    10
    best album ever amazing work love it, he did amazing with lyrics and production harry styles is so talented period
  71. Dec 25, 2019
    10
    It's an amazing album, we can really see what he wanted to do and how much he is more confident, just incredible
  72. Dec 25, 2019
    10
    Such a masterpiece...the way he brings different types of melody and voices!
  73. Dec 25, 2019
    10
    amazinggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggg
  74. Dec 25, 2019
    10
    Fine Line is perfect. It's the kind of album where you don't skip one song. I can't stop listening to and every time i feel like the album is telling me a story, you can feel the heartbreak and the process of growing that harry has been through. Listening to golden at the begning and then finishing it with fine line, you can feel the amazing conclusion. Cherry made my heart hurt at theFine Line is perfect. It's the kind of album where you don't skip one song. I can't stop listening to and every time i feel like the album is telling me a story, you can feel the heartbreak and the process of growing that harry has been through. Listening to golden at the begning and then finishing it with fine line, you can feel the amazing conclusion. Cherry made my heart hurt at the first time i heard it and fine line stiil gives me peace of mind. The only bad thing about this is album is the fact that is missising medicine Expand
  75. Dec 25, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's an amazing album in every single way. The lyrics are wonderful, and the music is so so amazing. I definitely recommend listening. I've had it on loop since it came out! Expand
  76. Dec 25, 2019
    10
    We had a whole storyline in the album. I love every bits of this album. Im happy that he was able to express himself more freely.
  77. Dec 25, 2019
    10
    HARRYYYY GODDAMN WHAT A GOOD ALBUM! coming for the grammys wbk. falling, adore you and fine line are the best!
  78. Dec 25, 2019
    10
    Every song is different. This album is so raw and gives insight into the mind of Harry Styles. Phenomenal!
  79. Dec 25, 2019
    10
    s t r e a m F I N E L I N E B Y H A R R Y S T Y L E S !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  80. Dec 25, 2019
    10
    from a broken heart to personal improvement. the last song of the album is a simply masterpiece
  81. Dec 25, 2019
    10
    The best album I have listened to all year and in a really long time. Harry Styles knows real music and he knows how to make music that appeals to a variety of people. I love him. A legend.
  82. Dec 25, 2019
    10
    this album says so much about harry and about his musical identity, i’m just so proud and i think it is his best work until now.
  83. Dec 25, 2019
    10
    Fine Line was revolutionary in its variety of musical styles, homages to legendary artists, and the raw and real songwriting. The story it tells is beautiful and something that should be shared with many.
  84. Dec 25, 2019
    10
    I love this album! It is a great Pop/Rock album. Great vocals and it uses real instruments, which sounds the best to me. I love the mixture of slow and sad songs, and happy and upbeat songs. 10/10 will listen to again.
  85. Dec 25, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best album of 2019. Harry is one of the best singers of actuality. I love he Expand
  86. Dec 25, 2019
    10
    This album has a lot of soul in it, Harry did a wonderful job showing us what we felt
  87. Dec 25, 2019
    10
    loved how Harry got to express himself in such a raw way while still maintaining the quality and aesthetic of the music on his first album!
  88. Dec 25, 2019
    10
    best album ever. the emotion and the lyrics are incredible. the improvement since his first album is insane
  89. Dec 25, 2019
    10
    what a masterpiece! harry’s songs keep getting better if that’s even possible! love this man sm, STREAM FINE LINE
  90. Dec 25, 2019
    10
    the most amazing album i have ever listened to such a masterpiece am so proud of harry for growing into himself
  91. Dec 25, 2019
    10
    I CRIED FOR HOURS listening to this album the only reason to hate on this album is if your jealous of harrys greatness would recomend listening 100000%
  92. Dec 25, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Wonderful thoughtful well arranged album. Fine Line is the musicians answer to inspire. Adore You Canyon Moon Lights Up and Fine Line among many are very memorable music, one can't only listened to it once and forget about it. Expand
  93. Dec 25, 2019
    10
    Melhor álbum de todos. Todas as musicas se destacam. Não tem uma musica ruim.
  94. Dec 25, 2019
    10
    beautifully produced and written, harry uses inspiration from all different genres. it’s definitely an album for the books.
  95. Dec 25, 2019
    10
    He served with this album, very different from HS1 but you can tell that this is what he really wants to do
  96. Dec 25, 2019
    10
    A masterpiece!!! No doubt about that, he’s so talented i’m so proud of him he deseve all the success of the world
  97. Dec 26, 2019
    10
    I loooove it! Literally best album of 2019! My personal favorite is “she”, but they are all really good!
  98. Dec 25, 2019
    10
    Such an amazing album !!!! So different and so so beautiful. Thank you H x x
  99. Dec 25, 2019
    10
    Fine Line is one of my favorites this year and the songs are so good! The talent is incredible and I've had this on repeat since it's release! ❤ I recommend listening to this amazing album!!
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  1. Positive: 15 out of 20
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  1. Q Magazine
    Dec 17, 2019
    60
    Free of the shackles that hobbled his debut, Styles manages to show more of his personality here, especially on the Vampire Weekend-style Sunflower, Vol. 6. It's just a shame he can't quite keep up with his ambition. [Feb 2020, p.110]
  2. Dec 17, 2019
    73
    Fine Line is entirely inoffensive, but it’s also open-ended, and maybe those questions are the reward. Maybe Harry Styles just wants to keep us guessing.
  3. Dec 17, 2019
    83
    Fine Line proves that the musician has absorbed the best lesson passed down by California’s great musicians: Don’t be afraid to take chances within a folk- or pop-rock framework, as that’s how you create iconoclastic music that endures.