Harry's House
by Harry Styles
  • Record Label: Columbia
  • Release Date: May 20, 2022
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8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 640 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 522 out of 640
  2. Mixed: 54 out of 640
  3. Negative: 64 out of 640
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  1. All_ButTrU4
    May 20, 2022
    6
    Harry's House : 6.9
    I think it's no controversial opinion that Harry is not one for lyrics. His music sounds good and can make you feel so too but it's nothing to analyze, immediacy over complexity. And that is no bad thing in itself but can present hurdles in the moments where he aspires for depth. The aforementioned is what plagued his entire debut ,one or two songs off of "Fine Line"    Harry's House : 6.9
    I think it's no controversial opinion that Harry is not one for lyrics. His music sounds good and can make you feel so too but it's nothing to analyze, immediacy over complexity. And that is no bad thing in itself but can present hurdles in the moments where he aspires for depth. The aforementioned is what plagued his entire debut ,one or two songs off of "Fine Line" and the first half of Harry's Latest accomplishment. It really hones its mood but becomes truly magnificent when it pushes itself. The lead single felt like an average "Laurel Hell" outtake but that is no negative criticism it's just expected. "Music for a sushi restaurant " is a smart choice for opener as it introduces his new sound without alienating but sounding really good while doing it,horns never hurt a Harry song . The following song is a upbeat potential single that presents harmless fun as it seeks to please a partner who they've obsessed over. "Little freak " sounds like the descendent of "kiwi" if "kiwi" was blended into "only angel", it's fun but do I really need to hear it? No not really. For me the album really starts taking off on "Matilda" . Something about that song just pulls you in and dwells in it's regret, a feeling Harry has historically been good at invoking. "Grapejuice "is a continuous of the recurring theme of fruits as song titles. The lyrics feel trite at times but the production and his delivery do enough to convince you that they resonate. Who ever produced this album needs some good head because goddamn is this stuff fresh ,the guitar licks,layering and flourishes just sound so satisfying. "Daylight " sits alongside "as it was" in it's uninteresting similarities but is rescued by that guitar break that shreds following the first verse. It's generally so reminiscent of St. Vincent Masseduction but in the best of ways. "Cinema" bares the brunt of being the least essential track but it's sure to become a fan favorite given his growl towards the end and poor attempt at being lustful,edgy and enamored, like him saying "getting yourself wet for me" felt extremely cringey. "Daydreaming ","Satellite" & "Boyfriend " are my favorites of the album and potentially one of my favorite songs of 2022. They excel because they are naked and revealing, they aren't attempting to be hits or pander in other ways no. Instead they just deliver and God will you feel those shivers. The production is top notch .

    Overall Harry's House shows growth but due to his commercial aspirations they is a fair amount of fillers. And his writing on most of the songs is a difficult handicap that stops him from grasping a fraction of the prowess his idols displayed on their first few releases.    … Expand
  2. submnibiriyae
    May 20, 2022
    6
    Songs repeat and repeat…
    Not bad album, but all the instruments are the same, and all the songs sound the same. A thing I like is that he uses instruments and not synths only. Anyways, good lyricism, but repeats again.
  3. triskelionitis
    May 23, 2022
    5
    Nothing groundbreaking about this album, it'd be at the bottom of the list if no one knew who the artist was, there's truly nothing new about it and his sound is repetitive, just like his themes/lyrics. The production and sound mixing carry his album like they have before and his fans will carry the success because surely there's not much there but what every white male musician is puttingNothing groundbreaking about this album, it'd be at the bottom of the list if no one knew who the artist was, there's truly nothing new about it and his sound is repetitive, just like his themes/lyrics. The production and sound mixing carry his album like they have before and his fans will carry the success because surely there's not much there but what every white male musician is putting out & it's sad cause there's many artists out there pushing the boundaries, but Harry is not one.… Expand
  4. gianivalen
    May 21, 2022
    6
    OK album, but totally mid compared to Fine Line and HS. Almost no lyrics stick out, except for a couple of songs.
  5. aaedenn
    May 20, 2022
    6
    This album is tolerable. There are weak spots though, and it would be unwise to forget those. Each time I've turned this album on, I've quickly gotten bored and turned on something else. Again though, that's not to say it's bad, more just bland. This album likely would have sounded better a couple years ago in the midst of quarantine, but it just sounds mediocre now.
  6. Gilvpb
    May 22, 2022
    6
    Harry is one of the greatest name in pop music, so it's obvious that his new album going to have a excellent production. Not a bad work, but boring. The real thing is the pop music sounds like a compilation with music who was done before. If you want good new pop music, get away from US and UK artists.
  7. Hscoa
    Jun 27, 2022
    4
    It's got some bangers on the first half of the album, but the second half is just so BORING. This **** makes me want to SNOOOOZEEEE. This **** makes me fall asleep faster than my mom singing three year old me to sleep. Best songs are Late Night Talking, Grapejuice, MFASR, and As It Was.
  8. Jessicaantal13
    Aug 23, 2022
    5
    Definitely my least favorite album from Harry. There’s some good songs but some that fall very flat which is disappointing for an artist of his caliber. He can do better.
  9. SuzanneK
    May 20, 2022
    5
    A surprising album, yet I personally found it underwhelming. As It Was seems to be a standout in this album. It's known not to expect Harry's song to be lyrics focused, but I found this album particularely flat. It relies so heavily on the production that after three or four songs, it all starts to feel similar without interesting lyrics, a hook or genre change to help differantiate songs.A surprising album, yet I personally found it underwhelming. As It Was seems to be a standout in this album. It's known not to expect Harry's song to be lyrics focused, but I found this album particularely flat. It relies so heavily on the production that after three or four songs, it all starts to feel similar without interesting lyrics, a hook or genre change to help differantiate songs. Matilda and Little Freak are exceptions to this. For me, the highlights of the album, together with As It Was. The album is cohesive but unfortunately in a slightly boring way, which doesn't seem to invite us to re-listen to the album in full or in order but rather add some songs to a few playlists and leave the rest.… Expand
  10. asaadeh25
    May 20, 2022
    5
    i was truly surprised by the content’s of the album with the promo we’ve seen as well as the album cover but it seems to work so well. this album should stop any conversation about harry’s ability to make original music. the playful production, heartfelt lyrics and all around vision are definitely making this a summer album for me.
  11. Wwilliams23
    Jun 10, 2022
    6
    Harry Styles is back with his third full-length LP, Harry's House. The album builds off Fine Line in many ways. This record has slick production and infectious grooves. Harry's vocals lead the way and they're still great, although sometimes I wish he'd go further with them.

    As It Was and Daylight are my favorite tracks. As It Was is infinitely re-listenable and catchy. Daylight is    Harry Styles is back with his third full-length LP, Harry's House. The album builds off Fine Line in many ways. This record has slick production and infectious grooves. Harry's vocals lead the way and they're still great, although sometimes I wish he'd go further with them.

    As It Was and Daylight are my favorite tracks. As It Was is infinitely re-listenable and catchy. Daylight is quirky, cute, and groovy.

    Matilda is a heartfelt acoustic ballad with emotion to spare. Grapejuice is a steady and subtle little number. Satellite is a catchy and dance-worthy tune that is somewhat dreamy.

    Love of My Life is the typical heartbreak pop song but features solid vocals and accentuating basslines. Little Freak is a ballad about friendship. It's one that didn't stand out to me too much. Daydreaming sounds exactly like a recent Maroon 5 song, so that doesn't need much explaining.

    Boyfriends is an honest, toned-down acoustic track about relationships. Music for a Sushi Restaurant is a 70's style, groovy dance number. It's certainly not one of my favorites. Late Night Talking is another one of my favorites, with unique instrumentation, a sexy vibe, and a catchy chorus.

    Cinema is one of the weaker tracks, that doesn't sound very unique or fresh. It does have a sexy groove, though.

    Harry's House is a solid third effort for Styles. The songwriting isn't the best, his vocals could be utilized better and the earworms on this record may tend to glaze over some of the flaws. Styles takes inspiration from artists such as Prince, Maroon 5 and Vampire Weekend. He doesn't do anything groundbreaking. I'd look for him to improve next time around, as he seems to on each album.    … Expand
  12. Buddysoysa
    May 27, 2022
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Very good melancholic album with a little retro touch to it. Enjoyed it very much… Expand
  13. Diugo
    May 21, 2022
    5
    Harry brings the corn to the cinema with some very cheesy lyrics. Vocals sound very generic and lyrics are nothing special. The instrumental however is sometimes interesting. Taking clear inspiration from blues and citypop. Though still nothing special. From Harry's perspective id understand why it would be fun to make some citypop sounding tracks, but for the listeners (who actually knowHarry brings the corn to the cinema with some very cheesy lyrics. Vocals sound very generic and lyrics are nothing special. The instrumental however is sometimes interesting. Taking clear inspiration from blues and citypop. Though still nothing special. From Harry's perspective id understand why it would be fun to make some citypop sounding tracks, but for the listeners (who actually know citypop) there is really nothing to gain here. Mix wise stellar, no remarks there. But the vocals and lyrics especially make the album a drag to listen through. Sonically there are some switch ups, but they immediately fall flat, after reveal, for how unremarkable they are. ;; Poppy songs with nothing to gain, when actually analyzing and focussing on the music.… Expand
  14. pedpach
    May 20, 2022
    5
    Really good album, but not remarkable. He can do better and he’s done better.
  15. hausoflilluis
    Jul 19, 2022
    5
    Frankly, I think there is something missing. Probably the production, the mix. It just feels like it's not complete. Social media made it seem like this album is a 10, but then I thought when we, as fans, can talk about our idols like they're feeding all the children in the world. I wouldn't say that Harry grew up, because he already did. However, the production is a bit similar toFrankly, I think there is something missing. Probably the production, the mix. It just feels like it's not complete. Social media made it seem like this album is a 10, but then I thought when we, as fans, can talk about our idols like they're feeding all the children in the world. I wouldn't say that Harry grew up, because he already did. However, the production is a bit similar to previous projects. So, I'm not impressed, but devastated as seeing this guy pretending [or forced] to be an indie artist playing for radios, festivals and coffe shops.
    fav tracks: "Daydreaming", "Satellite", "Matilda", "Late Night Talking" & "Music For a Sushi Restaurant"
    KEY-TRACK: "As It Was"    … Expand
  16. PEDROMFR
    May 20, 2022
    4
    Talvez "Harry´s House" não seja um albúm para todos os gostos ou talvez seja de demorada degustação, mas numa primeira impressão o albúm consegue tornar-se bastante chato, repetitivo e até o songwriting parece, por vezes, preguiçoso...
  17. Vanyagranderia
    Jul 20, 2022
    4
    Terrible album, very overrated, there is absolutely nothing worthwhile in the album, the endings of the tracks are just trash...
  18. arthurmeta
    Nov 29, 2022
    5
    I think it's a very boring album, it's hard for me even finishing to listen the songs, also is has that very cliché sound 80s inspired which was already made a million times before
  19. szjoaao
    Feb 8, 2023
    4
    podre amigas nossa senhora cheio de musica medíocre com nenhum conceito apenas musiquinha pra hitar no tiktok a taylor swift de cueca
  20. STARBOY001
    May 21, 2022
    5
    This is the best album if you are a lover. Or if you are broken hearted. It will cover you. It is like a band-aid for a heart. Most relatable album. It is the grooviest album yet you can find.
    Unlike other top artists who use curse words to make songs feel more. This is something else where there is hardly any curse words This album is quite sexual. A sex apoeal.Amazing that how the album    This is the best album if you are a lover. Or if you are broken hearted. It will cover you. It is like a band-aid for a heart. Most relatable album. It is the grooviest album yet you can find.
    Unlike other top artists who use curse words to make songs feel more. This is something else where there is hardly any curse words This album is quite sexual. A sex apoeal.Amazing that how the album is out with such a fine lyrics without the use of course words.    … Expand
  21. TheCririque
    May 21, 2022
    5
    Maybe the single raised my expectations. His solo albums keep going down in quality.
  22. someonewhocares
    Jul 6, 2022
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best part of this album are the lyrics. The first four songs are ultimate bangers, while the last nine songs start to make you fall asleep as they slowly drift into becoming music you'd hear in a hotel lobby or hotel lift. Shame really, it started so good.… Expand
  23. fartyfreak
    Oct 27, 2022
    4
    His worst album. Period. Disappointing. It's truly buns. One or two bangers on the album, but they do not make up for the other 80% of songs on this album. Expected more from Harry.
  24. brunoleonlo
    Apr 16, 2023
    6
    This is definitely Harry's worst album, it feels lifeless at some point and this album lacks a lot of personality. My only reason for not giving it a 5 is the fact that Satellite is a part of this record. 6.4 out of 10.
  25. djyannoushka
    Apr 22, 2023
    6
    A fun album for travelling honestly ! the sound itself is catchy on some parts, boring on others, i was glad to hear instruments, & i enjoyed the voice layerings on most songs. About half the songs are forgettable and i didn't keep with me, but then there's others like Matilda or Boyfriends that honestly i found quite pretty and sincere. Honestly what doesn't make this album a banger isA fun album for travelling honestly ! the sound itself is catchy on some parts, boring on others, i was glad to hear instruments, & i enjoyed the voice layerings on most songs. About half the songs are forgettable and i didn't keep with me, but then there's others like Matilda or Boyfriends that honestly i found quite pretty and sincere. Honestly what doesn't make this album a banger is mostly the lyrics that just personnally don't spark much in me, they feel quite generic except some fun parks like Sushi Restaurant or deeper songs like Matilda. Overalllll a fun listen with some skips ! I listened to it for a while when it came out (mostly on bus rides, Grapejuice is really a banger for bus rides, it's like rythm matches the wheels or smthg) but nowadays not so much so I can't say it stayed as a personal favorite.… Expand
  26. minik26
    Jul 9, 2023
    6
    As much as I want to love this album, I just can't. 'Harry's House' offers nothing catchy and groundbreaking to the music industry. While there are undeniable hits as 'As It Was' or 'Music For A Sushi Restaurant', this album abounds filler songs with repetitive tunes and trivial lyrical themes. Though I definitely can take a moment to appreciate the fresh, lively production on all tracksAs much as I want to love this album, I just can't. 'Harry's House' offers nothing catchy and groundbreaking to the music industry. While there are undeniable hits as 'As It Was' or 'Music For A Sushi Restaurant', this album abounds filler songs with repetitive tunes and trivial lyrical themes. Though I definitely can take a moment to appreciate the fresh, lively production on all tracks and Harry's commitment to the process of cooking the album.… Expand

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Universal acclaim - based on 26 Critic Reviews

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  1. Positive: 23 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 26
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  1. Sputnikmusic
    May 31, 2022
    52
    Ultimately, Harry's House doesn’t really go anywhere or do much of anything at all. It breezes by with songs that seemed designed for the festival circuit and that are interesting and experimental enough that they’ll fit with Harry’s aesthetic without being too alienating for radio, almost as if he and his team couldn’t decide which was more important to them, so they went with neither.
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  2. AllMusic
    May 27, 2022
    90
    Harry's House is what happens when Styles steps out of the spotlight to live his life. And despite the fact that there's nothing as immortal as "Watermelon Sugar" to be found, this album, as a whole, has solid bones and is sturdy enough to last.
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  3. PopMatters
    May 26, 2022
    90
    On an album that, through its title, implies intimacy and solitude, Styles shows there are no four walls that can contain him.
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