• Record Label: Capitol
  • Release Date: Dec 6, 2019
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7.3

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  1. r23
    Dec 12, 2019
    0
    the blandest member of one direction. the music was so bland and uninspiring. only one track remember was worth "remembering" pun intended. he needs to retire from making music and just be a host or something. even members Louis Tomlinson's music is better
  2. Dec 12, 2019
    0
    esse album me curou!! eu estava em coma por 7 meses, minha irmã foi me visitar e deixou esse album tocando eu acordei e levantei só pra desligar!! obrigado por tudo liam! se n fosse por esse lixo sonoro eu nunca teria acordado
  3. Dec 12, 2019
    3
    Some good tracks but I know he could’ve done better. Liam has a good voice and it gets wasted on an album like this.
  4. Dec 12, 2019
    0
    he had a good voice but the album is generic and basic, the worst ex 1d debut album
  5. Dec 24, 2019
    0
    This album is generic, dull, and lacks any sense of creativity or originality. Stream Fine Line by Harry Styles instead ;)
  6. Dec 13, 2019
    0
    Everything he’s done is bad, Liam is trying so hard to be successful and try to replicate sounds but ends up doing it wrong
  7. Dec 13, 2019
    1
    Acompanho Liam desde da one direction e conheço sua capacidade vocal,no entanto,ele optou por um caminho de se mostrar como "bad boy" e cantar apenas sobre sexo de uma forma literal o que pra mim torna a música liricalmente pobre.Esperava mais do menino que foi ao xfactor e cantou lindamente "cry me a river" capacidade ele tem só precisa entender que hiphop não é pra ele. Esperava mais
  8. Dec 14, 2019
    3
    Gosto do Liam, mas preciso concordar que o álbum é fraquíssimo. infelizmente.
  9. Dec 14, 2019
    2
    Un disastro. Le canzoni originali troppo poche e senza nessuna personalità. Testi semplici e abbastanza dimenticabili. Non ho apprezzato l'inserimento dei duetti nell'album. Lascio due punti e non zero perché ho trovato due canzoni orecchiabili, ma nulla di più.
  10. Dec 14, 2019
    0
    000000000000000000000000000000000 this is all he deserves, he dosent write songs, make party songs what is that
  11. Dec 14, 2019
    1
    This is the most bland and straightforward radio pop album you could ever hope to hear. Despite being new, I feel like I've heard every song 100 times because it's just an amalgamation of boring pop stereotypes.
  12. Dec 15, 2019
    0
    All lyrics are mess. It's very worst thing. It needs to be much better. If there's a chance, good luck.
  13. Dec 15, 2019
    0
    really expected more from liam. very disappointed in what i’ve heard. nothing meaningful or substantial, sexualizing of bi women, absolute garbage.
  14. Dec 15, 2019
    0
    The album was so boring and nothing really pops. Just load of crappy overly sexual lyrics and the disgusting sexualization of bisexual women really turned me away from this album. My phone literally turned into a trash can after I played this garbage.
  15. Dec 17, 2019
    2
    Very disappointing. Unfortunately didn’t enjoy it at all. No distinctive sound, bad songwriting and overall boring.
  16. Dec 18, 2019
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. No proper promotions before the album released. Though he has the voice and visual, but the lyrics ain't it. The music is not that diverse and appealing. Worst debut album so far from the 1D. Expand
  17. Dec 24, 2019
    0
    Pessimo, musica totalmente genérica e previsível. Nada de novo e se escuto essa musica na radio, nao vou conseguir diferenciar se eh charlie puth ou justin bieber de tao artificial. Se nao fosse suficiente falar apenas de sexo, ainda sexualiza mulheres bissexuais. Esse album é pra alguma campanha de site porno?
  18. Dec 23, 2019
    0
    Si mezclas canciones pop básicas con un poquito de misoginia y otro poquito de fetichización de las chicas bisexuales tienes LP1
  19. Dec 24, 2019
    0
    **** music. **** production. **** lyrics. This album is as bad as it can be.
  20. Dec 24, 2019
    0
    I listened to it after I read a horrible review because I wanted to see what I think. I regret that decision. The lyrics are terrible, most songs sound the same. Some are alright I guess but overall it's boring, unoriginal and makes no sense.
  21. Dec 24, 2019
    0
    havent listened to it, but i dont need to listen to know its complete ass. instead of supporting this flavorless, biphopic, misogynist, pug-looking groomer, stan harry styles and stream fine line for clear skin and brain cells
  22. Dec 25, 2019
    0
    Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
  23. Dec 24, 2019
    0
    terrible album, terrible person. this man **** bi women, talks **** and then pretends like everything is okay, and only sings about using women for sex like objects. **** this album and **** l*am payne.
  24. Dec 24, 2019
    0
    Basic letters, more of the same. Does not change and does not seek to innovate.
  25. Dec 24, 2019
    0
    Liam has a beautiful voice, but his songs are more of the same, formula ready. Sexualizing bisexuals was not a good move. Improve.
  26. Dec 24, 2019
    0
    i’m sorry but this album sucks...................I really tried to like it but it’s just no good
  27. Dec 24, 2019
    0
    I expected sooo much from him, given his talent to songwriting and a his beautiful voice, that he showed off in 1d, but i was so disappointed to find out that he is yet another basic musician that sings about women like they’re objects and sexualises bisexuality. Could barely listen to it till the end. Liam, you can do soo much better
  28. Dec 25, 2019
    0
    ... there’s literally not one good think to say about this album. Decided to check it out after hearing people talk **** about him and i thought „damn it can’t be that bad”. Well it is THAT bad. Generic, flat, boring. The lyrics have zero meaning, musicality is as basic as it gets and even his voice, which is rather ok, is flat and boring in this album. Disappointed. Maybe next time he... there’s literally not one good think to say about this album. Decided to check it out after hearing people talk **** about him and i thought „damn it can’t be that bad”. Well it is THAT bad. Generic, flat, boring. The lyrics have zero meaning, musicality is as basic as it gets and even his voice, which is rather ok, is flat and boring in this album. Disappointed. Maybe next time he should try doing something actually honest and original bc I know for a fact that he must have some talent to him. And maybe next time he shouldn’t name it LP2 , because even the title of the album is already boring and that’s not a very good start. Expand
  29. Dec 24, 2019
    0
    Music is something to enjoy, immerse yourself into and cherish, and unfortunately this album does not accomplish any of those things. With superficial and bland lyrics to computer generated beats, at first look, this album looks as if it’s been created by an amateur lyricist and producer, you wouldn’t think this album has been made by someone who’s been in the music industry for a decadeMusic is something to enjoy, immerse yourself into and cherish, and unfortunately this album does not accomplish any of those things. With superficial and bland lyrics to computer generated beats, at first look, this album looks as if it’s been created by an amateur lyricist and producer, you wouldn’t think this album has been made by someone who’s been in the music industry for a decade and one of the most influential pop boy bands of the 2010s. This hyper-sexualised, lacklustre album appeals to the minority of music listeners, with lyrics that insinuate bisexual women are made for the male gaze, with majority of the songs portraying women as being an object only of sexual desire. This album, although obviously made for superficial radio music even misses the mark on that one. Expand
  30. Dec 24, 2019
    0
    nothing special about this album. in fact it **** bisexuals and talks about doing someone's arse in the backseat of his car. it’s cheap and sad that it took him two years to produce this half assed record. it just seems like liam is only talking about superficial surface level things. if he wants his next record to do well he should get an ego check and maybe dig a little deeper withinnothing special about this album. in fact it **** bisexuals and talks about doing someone's arse in the backseat of his car. it’s cheap and sad that it took him two years to produce this half assed record. it just seems like liam is only talking about superficial surface level things. if he wants his next record to do well he should get an ego check and maybe dig a little deeper within himself to actually come up with something of meaning. maybe he’ll only be known for being a former member of one direction. Expand
  31. Dec 25, 2019
    0
    this album is trash. I used to love Liam in 1D and thought he was one of the most talented in the group, but this album has proven that he has no originality in his song writing capabilities. his lacklustre production and underwhelming melodies make it boring, as well as his super offensive and degrading lyrics round out this album to being an actual dumpster fire. listened to it once, andthis album is trash. I used to love Liam in 1D and thought he was one of the most talented in the group, but this album has proven that he has no originality in his song writing capabilities. his lacklustre production and underwhelming melodies make it boring, as well as his super offensive and degrading lyrics round out this album to being an actual dumpster fire. listened to it once, and I won’t make that mistake again. Expand
  32. Dec 24, 2019
    1
    I just don’t vibe with this at all.. all of the songs sound the same ......
  33. Dec 24, 2019
    0
    Can’t get into this. Album does not feel cohesive in the slightest. This was a big let down.
  34. Dec 24, 2019
    0
    I mean... it’s simply not good. Lyrically bland pop overkill. It completely lacks any compelling perspective, story, or meaning behind his boring or otherwise misogynistic auto-tuned lyrics. Liam, put some real emotion into the next one. For the love of all things holy
  35. Dec 24, 2019
    0
    not great at all. repetitive and dull. stream four by one direction though!!!!!
  36. Dec 25, 2019
    2
    Trash, it's embarrassing that it took multiple years and writers to bring out an album with lyrics like "meet me in the parking lot, I'll probably do your ass in the car", as well as lyrics describing a bisexual woman with "Lovin' the way that she's turning you on
    Switching the lanes like a Bugatti Sport". Sonically just trying very hard to appear to mainstream charting. Payne has
    Trash, it's embarrassing that it took multiple years and writers to bring out an album with lyrics like "meet me in the parking lot, I'll probably do your ass in the car", as well as lyrics describing a bisexual woman with "Lovin' the way that she's turning you on
    Switching the lanes like a Bugatti Sport". Sonically just trying very hard to appear to mainstream charting. Payne has potential and a technically good voice but this isn't it.
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  37. Dec 25, 2019
    0
    pretty disappointing, liam has so much potential but to see this was the best he could do is tragic. all songs sound the same, lazy pop writing to gain radio hits, but even that isn't working for him.
  38. Dec 25, 2019
    0
    not a very good album, the songs remind me og something that would be popular in 2010. and his song both ways was pretty bad considering the lyrics...
  39. Dec 25, 2019
    3
    Really didn't like it. Had high hopes for it but ended up super disappointed by both the lyrics and music. Really hope he has some better work next time. Really love Liam though!
  40. Dec 25, 2019
    0
    trash......................................................................
  41. Dec 25, 2019
    0
    yikes i could not even listen to a single song off of this album. it seems that liam went the “wannabe justin bieber” route post one direction, while his other band mates, harry, niall, and zayn have found their sound. not a fan of the way he’s been acting either, with his constant criticism of harry and questionable remarks. disappointing to see how his solo career changed him
  42. Dec 25, 2019
    0
    An album that should have never been released. No versatility, no cohesivity. Just bland, basic and generic trash. Objectifying women, sexualizing women on the entire album. This album sounds like a guy wanting to be some Post Malone wannabe. No distinguishable sound or voice. Overall it is an album by a bland basic guy trying to be someone who he is not. Trash.
  43. Dec 26, 2019
    0
    stream fine line by our king harry styles to cleanse your soul after listening to this
  44. Dec 26, 2019
    0
    Pessimo feio desprezível horrendo mau gosto terrorismo defeituoso grotesco sem qualidade
  45. Dec 28, 2019
    2
    Bleh. Blehhhhhh blehhhhhhhhh..... Blehhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. Just, no. I expected more out of Liam. Good voice and tone but most songs, if not all, are missing value and uniqueness.
  46. Jan 1, 2020
    0
    Just a big fat zero, I know a lot of fans have been creating fake accounts to submit good reviews but trust me its not worth it
  47. Jan 10, 2020
    0
    the smell... he's not worthy, a completely lost of time... disappointed but not surprised
  48. Jan 23, 2020
    0
    this album is the worst. it's so generic and the lyrics are lame. I've spend my time listening to it
  49. Feb 2, 2020
    0
    trashhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhb trashhhhhhh trashhhhhhhhh worst album everrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
  50. Feb 14, 2020
    0
    o album continuava rodando e parecia que estava parado na primeira música. todas identificas e com refrãos fracos.
  51. Jan 30, 2020
    0
    i hate this stupid album, liam is so ridiculous and his lyrics are so nasty -1000/10
  52. Jan 31, 2020
    0
    achei um péssimo álbum as músicas parecem as mesmas e faltou emoção, liam tem potencial mas prefere fazer pop genérico que não me agradou muito.
  53. Jan 30, 2020
    0
    poor, it's so horrible
    how can someone listen this thing
    everyone needs to hate this sh*t
  54. Feb 1, 2020
    1
    I havent heard anything this bland in my whole life. And i listened to BAD music but this was just bland and I hoped it was over after every song. This record sounds like a robot was fed with the most generic sounds of 2018/2019 and had to produce an album on its own. I think Liams voice doesnt sound bad but it is just soooo boring. Dont even bother listening to this
  55. Feb 6, 2020
    2
    A bland, pointless mix of genres, along with a splash of biphobia makes a terrible album. If it was satire, it would be great, because it is hilarious, but it's not.
  56. Feb 9, 2020
    1
    ɪ ᴅᴏɴ'ᴛ ᴋɴᴏᴡ ʜᴏᴡ ᴀɴʏᴏɴᴇ ᴄᴀɴ ʜᴇᴀʀ ᴛʜᴀᴛ. ʜᴀs ɴᴏ ᴄᴏʜᴇʀᴇɴᴄᴇ, ᴀɴᴅ ʜᴇ ᴇᴠᴇɴ ᴘᴜᴛ ᴀ ᴍᴏᴠɪᴇ sᴏᴜɴᴅᴛʀᴀᴄᴋ ɪɴ ᴏʀᴅᴇʀ ᴛᴏ ʜɪᴛ ᴛʜɪs ɴᴜᴄʟᴇᴀʀ ᴡᴀʀʜᴇᴀᴅ
  57. Feb 14, 2020
    0
    Some songs have horrible lyrics, and there's a lot of old songs in it ( strip that down, get low, bedroom floor, for you, familiar). Through all this songs you suddenly get a Christmas song which is weird and confusing.
  58. Feb 25, 2020
    2
    An album full of 2012 Chris Brown rejects with absolutely no soul or creativity. Lyrics are asinine and barely performed with any vigor. Don't know why he doesn't use his good voice to his advantage and make interesting jazz (or another genre that suits his vocals) songs instead of making outdated pop trap radio "hits".
  59. Jun 5, 2020
    0
    Worst album of the year, boring, repetitive, awful lyrics. Both Ways is the worst song of the year. Don't waste your time in this.
  60. Jul 25, 2020
    0
    A sell out record from a ex basic boy bander. 0 for you Liam. Take the L. You went from 1D to 1 DIMENTIONAL lol
  61. Aug 2, 2020
    3
    this album just didn’t do it for me. it has some okay songs like remember or for you but the negatives overpower the positives. for example let’s take the bi fetishising song both ways. it’s a terrible song with a terrible message and it’s not even his own experience. i have no problem with songs from other people’s perspectives (ex. taylor’s album folklore has some great examples of this)this album just didn’t do it for me. it has some okay songs like remember or for you but the negatives overpower the positives. for example let’s take the bi fetishising song both ways. it’s a terrible song with a terrible message and it’s not even his own experience. i have no problem with songs from other people’s perspectives (ex. taylor’s album folklore has some great examples of this) but when you’re singing about your girlfriend being bisexual and fetishising it it’s absolutely disgusting. overall this is just my opinion but this is his worst work. his ep was way better than his debut album and i really hope he finds his sound soon and stops making radio songs. Expand
  62. Sep 20, 2020
    0
    Some artists are simply not meant for be solo artists. This album doesn’t do justice to his voice, a long album with awful and laughable lyrics.
  63. Sep 27, 2020
    0
    This has to be a joke... over 40 writers for one of the worst albums I’ve ever heard in my entire life.
  64. Oct 20, 2020
    3
    really not innovating or cohesive, all tracks sound like recycled justin bieber x 2015 forgotten artists demos remixed to a more recent year sound. At first I thought it was OK like maybe a 5/6 but the sound IS SO repetitive!!! No improvement or stories along the tracks, even sounds like a cash grab, I hope Liam evolves as an ‘artist’ and can deliver a more risky, experimental and improvedreally not innovating or cohesive, all tracks sound like recycled justin bieber x 2015 forgotten artists demos remixed to a more recent year sound. At first I thought it was OK like maybe a 5/6 but the sound IS SO repetitive!!! No improvement or stories along the tracks, even sounds like a cash grab, I hope Liam evolves as an ‘artist’ and can deliver a more risky, experimental and improved album instead of doing what the GP wants!! Expand
  65. Dec 12, 2020
    0
    A basic and boring album. Lyrics and substance could be better. Same themes and topics throughout the whole album make it unlistenable
  66. Nov 9, 2020
    0
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  67. Oct 30, 2020
    0
    Can we talk about this horrible piece sh*t just need one track to make your ears bleed?

    Retirement is definitely the BEST.
  68. Nov 8, 2020
    0
    this album is effective contraceptive. liam is commercially successful - not sure why.
  69. May 17, 2021
    1
    This album is very bland. It's so boring except for a few highlights like For You, Polaroid and Get Low which depend on the collaborators. The songs are filled with flexing, sex and misogyny. What a waste of Liam's potential.
  70. Dec 10, 2020
    0
    Terrible. A compilation of songs for Spotify playlists. His voice is beautiful but the rest.... He could do so much better but based on this any release from him in the future is a no from me.
  71. Mar 20, 2021
    0
    Didn’t think it would be this bad. He has no originality. Waste of talent.
  72. Jun 14, 2021
    0
    jesus this album is horrible who tf produced this is as bad as liam please stop
  73. Aug 2, 2021
    0
    If I could give this a -10 I would. This album is absolutely horrible, he just shoved his entire discography on one album without any care and the songs aren't even good either. One of the songs both ways is biphobic as hell, and heart meet break is autotuned so badly that my ears almost started to bleed. This must be why he's so desperate to get One Direction back together...yikes
  74. Sep 17, 2021
    0
    Horrible never heard an album being this bad with no pattern and meaning. What a disaster
  75. May 11, 2023
    1
    Liam Payne's only album so far in his career is a collection of mid-to-poorly executed pop cliche rejects, that sound more like a playlist of songs over the course of his entire career rather than a consistent body of work.
Metascore
44

Mixed or average reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 7
  2. Negative: 1 out of 7
  1. Dec 16, 2019
    43
    He relies on inane songwriting concepts, rote misogyny, and feelingless flexing. The lyrics are puerile and half-baked.
  2. 40
    Spread over 17 songs that tick off genres with all the flair of an automated Spotify playlist, Payne’s anonymity remains the album’s default through line. Occasionally painful yet weirdly Payne-less.
  3. Dec 6, 2019
    60
    Ultimately, a few things come from repeated listenings of “LP1″: First off, the writing and singing aren’t strong enough and come across as C-level Timberlake material. Two, without being surrounded by 1D, he shouldn’t sing high, flightily and airily, but rather stick to slow, low groovers. Three, Payno should find one or two styles that work best for him — and not put a host of other singers before him, male or female — and stick to them.