LP1
by Liam Payne
  • Record Label: Capitol
  • Release Date: Dec 6, 2019
User Score
7.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1585 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1,140 out of 1585
  2. Mixed: 43 out of 1585
  3. Negative: 402 out of 1585
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  1. Jaque01
    Dec 9, 2019
    5
    I was expecting to hear a variety sound on theses new tracks and i didn't have it an album very generic with a very repetitive choruses.The worst is the he was the last ex-1d to make a solo album to give us this poor production so much talent for nothing.At least what save this album is the the older singles.
  2. maripratesi
    Dec 6, 2019
    5
    This album is generic but voice sounds good. Liam doesn't show us what he can do.
  3. Isabelamagioni
    Dec 11, 2019
    5
    The way Liam talks about the main theme in the album (sex) is not sexy or instigating. Everything sounds vulgar and forced. There are problematic lyrics, generic melodies and Payne seems to ignore his potential to do something inovative.
  4. isxvld
    Dec 6, 2019
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. album muito genérico e apelativo, parece que eu ouvi a mesma música sobre sexo do começo ao fim. algumas se destacam, como weekend, mas não é grande coisa.… Expand
  5. arcanjo
    Jul 23, 2020
    6
    wird how it seem that 'hate' liam payne is the new trend.

    with that being said the album is actually really median. there are good pop songs on it but as a complete piece it fails to cause an impression or a perspect of Liam artistry. he still needs to find his own indentity. as a pop album, the production is way too generic and doesnt add anything that sounds individual, genuine or    wird how it seem that 'hate' liam payne is the new trend.

    with that being said the album is actually really median. there are good pop songs on it but as a complete piece it fails to cause an impression or a perspect of Liam artistry. he still needs to find his own indentity. as a pop album, the production is way too generic and doesnt add anything that sounds individual, genuine or personal. But still, the songs are good but sound like generic singles put together.    … Expand
  6. eyeofthedragon
    Dec 6, 2019
    6
    I just feel like Liam could prove to us so much more than this. This song is flooded with generic beats and a voice that doesn't vocalize any emotions, which makes the album boring and gives me a huge urge to shut it off. I really respected in him in his One Direction days (which he claims is past him now), and was seriously anticipating his solo work the most alongside Harry, but this isI just feel like Liam could prove to us so much more than this. This song is flooded with generic beats and a voice that doesn't vocalize any emotions, which makes the album boring and gives me a huge urge to shut it off. I really respected in him in his One Direction days (which he claims is past him now), and was seriously anticipating his solo work the most alongside Harry, but this is not it. There's a lack of lyrical content, emotion, and a project with no direction at all.… Expand
  7. potato-1
    Dec 13, 2019
    4
    Honestly honestly I was very scared listening to these problems because of the backlash and they have to review if you received and its first week after deciding to swallow my pride are listening to it I can safely say this is the weakest and most disappointing debut of all the one direction guys.
    With heavy and awkward sexual statements and very poor representation of bisexuality, some of    Honestly honestly I was very scared listening to these problems because of the backlash and they have to review if you received and its first week after deciding to swallow my pride are listening to it I can safely say this is the weakest and most disappointing debut of all the one direction guys.
    With heavy and awkward sexual statements and very poor representation of bisexuality, some of the features and some of the singing are the only redeemable qualities off of this otherwise forgettable album.
    I believe that he's capable of delivering a fun enjoyable project but he needs to learn from this horrible backlash and grow as an artist, or just drop it all together and become a model, maybe he just wants money and doesn't give a **** about the art , and that's ok, horrible album, not waiting for anything he drops anytime soon.    … Expand
  8. Cata2482
    Dec 25, 2019
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Liam had so much potential that he unfortunately has not used. The album contains a bunch of old singles ans collaborations that contribute to the album feeling more like a "bravo hits" or "best of" than a debut project. The album has a few good moments like Remember and a few of those singles but disappoints severely with songs like "rude hours" and "both ways" lyrically. The first may can be regarded as being purely shocking and provocative while both ways is just a no-go in this day and age. The production value is good though not existing. His sound definitely fits well on the radio and I hope he will have his moment. However, it is forgettable and his sound is not distinct nor unique which might be his downfall. Liam is an amazing vocalist and great life. His solo debut album failed to show what a great artist he could've been and leaves a bad taste in my mouth. He might has put too much of his energy into other project and or has not found his own identity. Truly hope that he will find himself in the future and deliver a sophomore project that shows his talent and abilities.… Expand
  9. jaimecerise
    Dec 24, 2019
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I’ve been a fan of Liam for nearly 10 years now. He is exceptional with a great voice, stage presence and song writing abilities. However I felt that the album was let down and that he could have done a lot better than this. His vocals on the album were strong but the lyrics were poor and at times offensively bad. It was disappointing that he wrote so few of the songs when he wrote a very amount of One Direction sounds along with his old bandmate Louis, he wrote the most songs. I hope that next time he writes more songs and releases songs that mean something and are personal to him. It’s not a bad album but it’s not a good one either.… Expand
  10. Abbeyroad
    Dec 24, 2019
    4
    Not very original. The writing is way too week and there’s no emotion or anything to lure in the people.
  11. biazwra
    Dec 25, 2019
    5
    It's a great album. I mean, the lyrics are just **** but the melodies are pretty good. In this album, Liam Payne doesn't show us who are Liam Payne, he just put superficial lyrics in some pop sounds.
  12. Iamdougls
    Jan 6, 2020
    6
    LP1 não é um álbum ruim, mas é um álbum que não tem um diferencial, é apenas um álbum pop. Não temos um Liam decidido quanto ao seu estilo. Espero que ele se encontre em algo e que isso nos envolva junto com ele.
  13. Jasminqv13
    Jan 31, 2020
    5
    I’m sorry Liam I love you and you’re a great person With a big heart but I know you can do better.
  14. larrx
    Feb 27, 2020
    6
    lp1 tinha de tudo pra ser um album bom mas infelizmente é um álbum pop comercial ruim :(
  15. licoz
    Oct 18, 2020
    5
    this album is so good,liam is a great artist and deserves much more.remember and weekend are my favorites with a perfect lyrics and melody.its worth checking!!
  16. Farnazlp
    Feb 27, 2022
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love tell your friends the most i think his vocals are so perfect and the live version is even better than the songs… Expand

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44

Mixed or average reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 7
  3. Negative: 1 out of 7
  1. Pitchfork
    Dec 16, 2019
    43
    He relies on inane songwriting concepts, rote misogyny, and feelingless flexing. The lyrics are puerile and half-baked.
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  2. The Observer (UK)
    Dec 9, 2019
    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.
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  3. Variety
    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.
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