Icarus Falls
by ZAYN
  • Record Label: RCA
  • Release Date: Dec 14, 2018
User Score
8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 477 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 399 out of 477
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 477
  3. Negative: 61 out of 477
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  1. luciaaasmith
    Sep 27, 2020
    0
    A disappointment! I didn’t exactly love his first album, but this one was not it.
  2. flawschemistry
    Jan 16, 2021
    0
    As said in my ‘mind of mine’ review, i got a lot of recommendations about this lad on twitter from 1D fans so I decided to give it a try and listen to all his work. It’s interesting how the lyrics have matured a little bit on this album but for God sake, 27 songs? And they are all the same! I value his effort to produce something between frank ocean and abel tesfaye but he needs moreAs said in my ‘mind of mine’ review, i got a lot of recommendations about this lad on twitter from 1D fans so I decided to give it a try and listen to all his work. It’s interesting how the lyrics have matured a little bit on this album but for God sake, 27 songs? And they are all the same! I value his effort to produce something between frank ocean and abel tesfaye but he needs more originality and be genuine in his songs, it seems that the songs are made for teenagers in the prime of puberty, which is why this was one of the most boring albums I've ever heard… Expand
  3. music_muse
    Jan 16, 2021
    0
    Definitely one of the most underrated albums of 2018. Icarus Falls was a concept album and it was just too good. The length of the album is the main reason of it being underappreciated, however, it gives the listener satisfying feels when you finish off the 27 tracks. The vocals as always, crazy good.
  4. miguelcstb
    Mar 4, 2023
    2
    I felt absolutely nothing listening to this. It brings nothing to the table, like... it is completely forgettable. Zayn has a great voice to be wasting it making music this mediocre. This was a complete disappointment.
  5. cvmeronblvke
    Dec 17, 2022
    0
    I was hesitant to listen to this album because of the duration of album. However, it was worth the 1 hour and 30-minute listen. Zayn's vocals soar across the album with mid-tempo beats play. Definitely a thrilling experience. 10/10

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#13 Most Discussed Album of 2018
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#90 Most Shared Album of 2018

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Metascore
70

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. NOW Magazine
    Jan 31, 2019
    80
    It’s an inward, headphones-on plug into a young man wrestling with varying levels of success, from codependency and addictive behaviour to self-acceptance. It’s the sound of Zayn grappling with toxic masculinity.
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  2. The Observer (UK)
    Dec 26, 2018
    60
    Once you accept the intimidating length and occasional clumsy lyric (see: “An attack of the mind / like Optimus Prime in his prime”), there’s plenty here to appreciate.
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  3. Consequence
    Dec 20, 2018
    58
    Icarus Falls has a lot of songs and some of them are quite good. As a vehicle for blitzing the internet with Zayn singles, the album is totally effective. But the concept is only half-conceived, and the listening experience is repetitive and dull.
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