• Record Label: Columbia
  • Release Date: May 12, 2017
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8.0

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  1. Dec 3, 2019
    7
    It's definitely something quite different from what he sang in the times of one direction. The album has a clear rock influence from the eighties / nineties, with a bit of alternative and pop. It's not the best, but it's very good, we see that is what he really likes to sing and where he met, which is great for a singer, because we do much better things when we do what we like
  2. Dec 6, 2019
    10
    My favorite album of 2017. Such a great album with great instruments and vocals.
  3. Dec 6, 2019
    10
    perfeito, sentimental, próprio, retrospectivo, diferenciado, um dos raros suspiros de criatividade masculinq
  4. Dec 7, 2019
    10
    The best album!
    The best album!
    The best album!
    The best album!
    The best album!
    The best album!
    The best album!
  5. Dec 7, 2019
    10
    Melhor álbum da década. Músicas profundas e conceituais. Ele resgatou esse rock alternativo e trouxe charme.
  6. Dec 7, 2019
    10
    Even after all this time I find myself listening to this album. Since it is a debut album, he managed to create beautiful melodies and some meaningful lyrics.
  7. Dec 13, 2019
    10
    um álbum que mostrou bem o talento de harry styles com suas composições maravilhosas e ritmos contagiantes
  8. Dec 9, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A very special album with no bad songs only less favourites that really come alive durign his concert Expand
  9. Dec 10, 2019
    10
    It’s so good ! He has really found his sound. Can’t wait for Fine Line next Friday.
  10. Dec 11, 2019
    10
    Great album thoroughly enjoyed it, very nice seeing a 24 year old musician coming of a bland boyband doing something like this ,admirable!
  11. Dec 11, 2019
    10
    the album is amazing, harry as a person is amazing. it is what it is. and he made a huge thing for us. it is beatful and honest
  12. Dec 11, 2019
    9
    With a sense of all blended spices every song on this album it makes sense and most importantly vibe along with good energy and slight rays of hope as the narrative continues. For the Debut it's pretty far reaching there Harry's seeing his ranges of artistry. This album grows on you.
  13. Dec 11, 2019
    10
    Eu amo esse álbum, Harry simplismente perfeito, coesão, conceito e aclamação!!!!
  14. Dec 12, 2019
    10
    ai sinceramente o album eh perfeito n tem defeito nenhum simplesmente a coisa mais linda que eu ja ouvi em toda minha vida desde da primeira track ate a ultima esse album eh perfeito e quem falar o contrário ta mentindo
  15. Dec 13, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Love the album! His vocals are amazing. Grammy coming for her she deserves it. Instrumental and details are gorgeous! Perfect WHOLE album Expand
  16. Dec 13, 2019
    10
    i love this album so so so much. sign of the times is so poethic and strong, this song gave me goosebumps
  17. Dec 13, 2019
    10
    the first baby of my baby.... i simply love it so much. there is so much of him here and i don’t think he could have done better than this. perfect for his debut
  18. Dec 13, 2019
    10
    Iconic album still listen to it. Now after his amazing second album came out, its amazing to listen to the debu again
  19. Dec 13, 2019
    10
    I loved it. Especially SOTT and Kiwi, those are the standouts for me. Also Meet me in the Hallway is such a great opener.
  20. Dec 14, 2019
    5
    Short album filled with mostly melancholic 80s rock songs. Lyricly not bold enough as well as thematicly. A bit drowsy at places and the only brigh spot is a beautiful guitar ballad Sweet Creature. Very mediocre.
  21. Dec 15, 2019
    10
    Brilliant. An album for a lifetime. And sign of the times is a masterpiece.
  22. Dec 17, 2019
    10
    Beautifully done! Sign of the time is definitely song of year if not of the decade. No skips for me.
  23. Dec 18, 2019
    10
    you can feel happy and sad, the composition between melody and lyrics is just perfect
  24. May 26, 2022
    10
    It’s a warm album. Sign of the Times is exceptional. A great mixture of well-crafted songs
  25. Dec 22, 2019
    10
    yes king !!!!! the best album of 2019 PERIOD !!! KING **** !!!!!! harry legend
  26. Feb 6, 2020
    10
    A very fresh pop kinda rockish album that you can’t find in mainstream artists nowadays. Very cohesive pice of work with a great display of vocal abilities.
  27. Mar 27, 2020
    10
    In matter of debut albums, Harry's and Billie Eilish's are the best ones out there. Great album, it simply aged like the finest wine.
  28. Dec 24, 2019
    10
    A piece of Harry's heart, sad and beautiful. Has amazing lyrics and sounds, he really challenge himself on trying new genders and sounds.
  29. Dec 24, 2019
    10
    Such a great intro album as a transition into the music he wants to be creating. Worth the listen, full of highs and lows of emotions, bops galore. Highly recommend.
  30. Dec 24, 2019
    10
    This body of work was truly exciting to listen to. It satisfied my love of electric guitar solos, confident vocals rich in timbre, and rhythm and bass that I can groove to. Mr. Styles' range and sensitivity is utterly impressive.
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68

Generally favorable reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 24
  2. Negative: 1 out of 24
  1. Q Magazine
    Jun 6, 2017
    60
    Despite Styles' self-conscious references, his debut avoids indulgence. [Aug 2017, p.110]
  2. 80
    Ultimately Harry Styles feels comfortable and readily worn-in.
  3. May 18, 2017
    58
    The missteps don’t detract too much from this ambitious, if slightly unfocused, debut.