Fine Line
by Harry Styles
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8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 3032 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 66 out of 3032
  3. Negative: 330 out of 3032
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  1. bettyharold
    Dec 24, 2019
    10
    ITS A GREAT ALBUM! you guys SHOULD listen! all the songs are unique, different from each other. harry’s vocals and the instrumental are killing it on this masterpiece called fine line
  2. archiepedruph
    Dec 13, 2019
    9
    Melhor álbum de 2019. Harry Styles nunca decepciona. O mundo não te merece. Conceito, coesão e aclamação!
  3. camillaglenda
    Dec 24, 2019
    10
    One of the best albums ever! Styles keep giving us such different types of songs with truly and deeply meanings. I’m obsessed with falling right now, can’t wait for tour
  4. xuli
    Dec 24, 2019
    10
    This album is such a masterpiece. You can feel all of the feelings that Harry felt and still get connected with every single song in your own particular way. Definitely album of the year, pure art.
  5. Adrianna
    Dec 24, 2019
    10
    This has been the most significant album I have ever experienced and each song is a different story. Harry truly outdid himself with this one ❤
  6. zoeyjameson18
    Dec 24, 2019
    10
    My favorite album ever possibly. I’d definitely recommend giving every song on the album a listen. Falling and adore you are my favorites at the moment.
  7. Wael
    Jan 11, 2020
    8
    While his debut self-titled LP was a pleasing collection of beautiful odes to soft rock and britpop, Harry Styles' second effort sounds like its altered, upgraded, better-crafted, grown sister. "Fine Line" is so well arranged, ranging in style and in sounds, but still being so aesthetically cohesive. It kinda, sorta, tells a story, not a new one, from being in love ('Golden', 'Adore You')While his debut self-titled LP was a pleasing collection of beautiful odes to soft rock and britpop, Harry Styles' second effort sounds like its altered, upgraded, better-crafted, grown sister. "Fine Line" is so well arranged, ranging in style and in sounds, but still being so aesthetically cohesive. It kinda, sorta, tells a story, not a new one, from being in love ('Golden', 'Adore You') to being heartbroken ('Cherry', 'Falling'), to the getting over ('Sunflower, Vol. 6', 'Canyon Moon') and peace-finding ('Fine Line'), but it sure tells it with great music playing in the background.

    The whole project exudes personal energy, like really confessional lyrics ('Falling' is literally an entry from Styles' diary) or just real-life recordings (Camille Rowe's voice as the ending of 'Cherry' is such a moving addition to the already beautiful track). Another impressive thing is the variation in sounds and styles, going from rock on 'She', to ukulele-based alternative on 'To Be So Lonely', to Vampire Weekend-esque indie sounds on 'Sunflower'. It all plays out so well, coming to the beautiful closer, which happens to be the title track, on which Styles asserts repeatedly "We'll be alright", such a basic, but exquisite-in-its-hope line.

    Both aesthetically and musically pleasing, "Fine Line" is a step (or a leap) in the right direction for Harry Styles' career.    … Expand
  8. arkham2014
    Dec 14, 2019
    10
    I generally disliked 1d, but hs has really evolved into a real artist (unlike lp, you might say)
    Really liked his debut album, but this one is next level. Loved it.
  9. BadGuyRoney
    Dec 13, 2019
    10
    It's amazing Harry's artistic revolution on this new album, the lyrics, the way he sings, it all got together and very good to hear. Surely this is one of the best album coming out this year.
  10. DeathEater91
    Dec 13, 2019
    10
    Harry Styles proves he is the bold singer from the former boy band, One Direction. His self titled debut album was something great, he has grown even more as a singer and songwriter. On Fine Line, Harry Styles puts out his best material to date. The songwriting is some of the best of the year and a few song are honestly some of the best songs of 2019. Some slight electric dance soundsHarry Styles proves he is the bold singer from the former boy band, One Direction. His self titled debut album was something great, he has grown even more as a singer and songwriter. On Fine Line, Harry Styles puts out his best material to date. The songwriting is some of the best of the year and a few song are honestly some of the best songs of 2019. Some slight electric dance sounds mixed with rock influenced production. From the opening song, “Cherry” to the closing track, “Fine Line”, there are no weak moments on the album. Even “Treat People With Kindness” is a really strong track even though it’s probably the weakest song on the entire album. There is zero filler anywhere. Not one moment of boredom. Harry’s vocals have got gotten more versatile and interesting. His gorgeous voice mixed with his catchy hooks keep carrying the project over and over. There is no question that this is his best album. A strongly incredible and beautiful album. The absolute best male pop record of 2019 that deserves many awards when it becomes eligible in 2021. A strong 10.… Expand
  11. maricielo
    Dec 23, 2019
    10
    He didnt failed to show his talent. My favourite song were She and Fine Line, honestly a good album.
  12. spoiledlass
    Dec 23, 2019
    10
    Amazing album from start to finish! So much growth from the last album (and that one was pretty amazing too!) and the vocals show good range. The musicians that played on this album...just incredible. The track Falling had me in tears and I'm not usually a cryer. Best album of 2019 by far!
  13. Tammers21
    Dec 25, 2019
    10
    This album is fabulous! There are no skips. I’ve been listening nonstop since it’s release and I still can’t get enough.
  14. melasxx
    Dec 24, 2019
    10
    Such an unique album. Incredible songs and amazing lyrics. Harry has done it once again. Couldn’t love this album more
  15. Rehaam
    Dec 13, 2019
    10
    Easily One of my favorite album of the year, one of my top five
    I even like it a little better than the first album which says alot
  16. Igabylima
    Dec 13, 2019
    10
    A really surprising evolution compared to the debut album. You can hear he went experimental on the production yet achieving something really great. I got goose bumps throughout the entire album.
  17. ioanamatache
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Truly his best work I'm really proud of him. This album has 0 skips, they all sound amazing
  18. chasedown
    Dec 24, 2019
    10
    Styles really stepped it up with his second album. Production is 10x better, lyrics are more open, and the quality is great.
  19. whydoyoucareaaa
    Dec 24, 2019
    10
    What a fantastic album! Incredible production. Musically rich and eclectic in the best possible way. It's both fun and introspective. This man has a huge future ahead of him!
  20. staystaystay
    Dec 13, 2019
    10
    so grateful for this album! beautiful lyrics, beautiful melodies, very personal but relatable at the same time. the songs take me back to another decade and another place. im so proud of harry and everyone involved in this album
  21. maripratesi
    Dec 13, 2019
    10
    I'm crazyyyyy!!! This album is amazing!!! Instrumental, voice, lyrics... everything is perfect! Harry, I love it!
  22. tp_design
    Dec 14, 2019
    10
    Simply a masterpiece. Harry really takes you on a journey with this album. I can only imagine how amazing his live shows are going to be. Record of the year for me!
  23. Adrianomor
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    Fine line by Harry Styles is a masterpiece all songs are incredibly good, and the sounds are happy and sad but fine line is one of the best albums of 2019.
  24. gigicpS12
    Dec 13, 2019
    9
    in my opinion, harry style's selftitle is better but we can see the evolution of harry in this album, he is so much more mature and confident for sure! The best track for me it is to be so lonely(remids me of from the dining table for some reason and it is by far my favorite song from harry) *sorry for my bad english, I am not a native*
  25. agriffin864
    Dec 15, 2019
    10
    This album is amazing. I’ve been listening to it on repeat ever since it came out. There is not one bad song on Fine Line. The perfect mix between sexy, sad, and bubbly.
  26. narrhapsody
    Dec 15, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. alright listen! this album is a precious masterpiece and i am talking from a view of a music enthusiast and not just a fan. i love the instruments arrangement in all of the songs especially the solos and riffs toward the end of she like, it got me hard ma'am we— … Expand
  27. suzanakeuffer
    Dec 15, 2019
    10
    the best album ever. the songs, melody, composition. everything. art!!!!! i cant even choose >1< song to be my favorite. magic!
  28. abbyedra
    Dec 16, 2019
    9
    Wonderful album, other than TPWK but no one is perfect :) it has a much different sound than his self titled debut but it seems more like Harry oddly enough
  29. detonyeah
    Dec 24, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album was perfect!!! It’s so wonderful to see Harry progressing not only as an artist and performer, but as a lyricist and person. He really hits the nail on the head with Fine Line. His singles, Watermelon Sugar, Lights Up, and Adore You were absolutely immaculate and they really showed me how awesome this album was going to be. She and Golden are on repeat as I type this!! I’m so incredibly proud of Harry and I look forward to seeing him in concert next summer!… Expand
  30. fab123
    Dec 24, 2019
    10
    talented, brilliant, incredible, amazing, show stopping, spectacular, never the same, totally unique, completely not ever been done before
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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. Paste Magazine
    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.
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  3. The A.V. Club
    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.
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