Mind of Mine
by ZAYN
  • Record Label: RCA
  • Release Date: Mar 25, 2016
User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1008 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 787 out of 1008
  2. Mixed: 61 out of 1008
  3. Negative: 160 out of 1008
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  1. Alexandreds
    Oct 24, 2022
    10
    As Zayn’s first project after going solo this is a pretty solid album. It’s very experimental and very much leaned towards pop R&B sound. Zayn’s vocals are all on point and his lyricism is beautiful. I wish he had included Golden and Do Something Good to the official album. They would definitely improve the overall quality of the album.
  2. felipemuniz
    Jan 19, 2022
    10
    I admire how he could start his solo career with an amazing album as mind of mine is! Intro (should've been longer), intermission (which he brings his origins to this song) and a such incredible ending: she don't love me.
  3. RudradeepDas
    Dec 16, 2021
    10
    Mind of Mine Is one of the Best Album in the Music Industry, an incredibly versatile album with great tune and lyrics, vocals on the albums are just awesome.
  4. Brightcyp12
    Nov 21, 2021
    10
    mind of mine es mi álbum favorito sin duda para mi es un buen álbum bright y its you son mis favoritas
  5. cinnamongirl97
    Oct 15, 2021
    10
    Best debut album by a ex-band member of all time. Such a shame that critics did this album so dirty. Mind of Mine is the first time we saw who Zayn was. He opened up his heart, put out an incredible skipless album. His debut single Pillowtalk showed why he had to leave One Direction, on It's You he wrote one of the most honest lyrics I have ever seen. He served vocals with Fool For You,Best debut album by a ex-band member of all time. Such a shame that critics did this album so dirty. Mind of Mine is the first time we saw who Zayn was. He opened up his heart, put out an incredible skipless album. His debut single Pillowtalk showed why he had to leave One Direction, on It's You he wrote one of the most honest lyrics I have ever seen. He served vocals with Fool For You, made the collab of the year with Wrong, made the sexiest song with TIO. Drunk was a bop, Rear View was vulnerable, Blue was heart-breaking. I also liked the fact that he used cultural elements. If I could change one thing about this album, it would definitely be the album cover. Zayn made history with his debut album!… Expand
  6. CharGo
    Sep 17, 2021
    10
    Sin duda su debut como solista fue excelente, ¡No puedo parar de escuchar este álbum!
  7. TNTubeSock
    Sep 8, 2021
    10
    I’m not even a huge Zayn fan, but this was one of the first albums I have listened to in a long time where I generally enjoyed every song. Fantastic album.
  8. Zeeyan
    Jun 22, 2021
    10
    Never listened to an album that you want to listen everytime and just can't get most of it. Best album ever
  9. bbcah
    May 21, 2021
    10
    This is the best album I've ever heard. Love it so much! Zayn gives himself to us with Mind of mine
  10. Sunsetfayy
    Mar 20, 2021
    10
    Best debut album ever. He really made this album in less than a year and put his whole heart and soul into it. He deserves the best.
  11. arianator16
    Mar 20, 2021
    10
    This album is just perfect. And its a debut album! Every song is so mysterious and interesting. TiO, Bordersz, Befour and Truth are my favorite. Like i would makes me wanna dance. It’s you is such a beautiful ballad. Zayn’s voice is so mesmerizing and soothing. Drunk is so relaxing.. makes me feel like its summer night and i am on a beach
  12. Allyislistening
    Feb 8, 2021
    10
    Very impressive and solid debut album ! Zayn vocals are incredible ! He's so talented, his voice is so smooth...The production of the album is incredible. Wrong with Kehlani is such a banger ! TIO too and Pillowtalk....My favorite is drunk but all the songs on this album had the potential the be a real banger. Zayn deserves so much recognition for his work ! He is so underrated !!!!!
  13. Hdeel7
    Jan 26, 2021
    10
    Wooooowwwww this is such a perfect album, kudos to you ZAYN !! Can't wait for ur next projects duddee
  14. omardlvlv
    May 15, 2017
    10
    This is one of the best albums I have ever heard! Good job ZAYN :) I hope he will get more recognition he deserves. He is underrated artist but he will be music LEGEND!
  15. Riz_wannn
    Jan 16, 2021
    10
    A great album. Completely different from one direction vibes. More mature content and R/B feels is amazing.
  16. flawschemistry
    Jan 16, 2021
    2
    I praised former 1D louis tomlinson on twitter and received a lot of comments recommending this album because I said I also liked R&B. Must say I am a little disappointed compared to how much he was exalted, the melodies are really not bad and the production of the album does not leave much to be desired but the lyrics are poor and childish
  17. yunarielle
    Jan 16, 2021
    10
    I still play this album till this day. It was a great way to jump start his solo career with hits like pillowtalk. The album is really good and a perfect album to play at night while driving down the city/downtown
  18. music_muse
    Jan 16, 2021
    10
    it's been 5 years now since this album came out but it still hits the most unexpected spots. Mind of Mine's purpose was to make a statement and it did. The impact, the hype was all worth it. Zayn's soulful vocals and serenading lyrics is what makes this album one of a kind.
  19. MeenalKaushal
    Jan 16, 2021
    10
    WHAT A DEBUT
  20. eniyielf
    Jan 15, 2021
    10
    exactly the best debut album in this century. zayn a successful songwriter for our generation. i love him. my top she, lucozade, sdlm
  21. vol6tbsl
    Jan 14, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Exceptional. It is unbelievable how he managed to stray away from his boy and image and release this beautiful r&b album.… Expand
  22. Chars
    Nov 24, 2020
    10
    Zayn's debut solo album is one of the best debut, from the intro up to the last song. No doubt, Zayn is indeed a great artist.
  23. ncoutinho
    Oct 18, 2020
    10
    só sla eu dou minha vida por tudo que esse homem faz é sempre impecável o amo
  24. luciaaasmith
    Sep 30, 2020
    0
    Mmm... This didn’t work for me, his second album “Icarus Falls” is definitely more enjoyable.
  25. Zaynsfineline
    Sep 13, 2020
    10
    Vocally and lyrically one of the best albums of the decade. He's been vulnerable with his audience and it shows.
  26. Fernandinha
    Sep 5, 2020
    10
    Sua potência vocal é o forte do álbum, que é maravilhoso, com canções profundas e sexys.
  27. Louboo25
    Aug 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The album truly shows ZAYN's versatility. From sexual songs like 'PILLOWTALK' and 'TiO' to heartfelt songs like 'fOoL fOr YoU' and 'iT's YoU', you can find any emotion in his songs.… Expand
  28. tomboyi
    Aug 2, 2020
    10
    com toda certeza esse álbum vai envelhecer bem tal como os vinhos..... já era pro zayn estar no r&b há muito tempo, enfim, álbum maravilhoso!
  29. matthewjoseph_
    Aug 2, 2020
    10
    For a first solo album, my god was it an incredible way for Zayn to solidify himself as a solo artist. It was so different from what we had heard of him in One Direction, but this was truly him. This album showed off his authenticity and undeniable talent while also being so individual. I like how Zayn never really has features, and for his only feature on the album being Kehlani, I wasFor a first solo album, my god was it an incredible way for Zayn to solidify himself as a solo artist. It was so different from what we had heard of him in One Direction, but this was truly him. This album showed off his authenticity and undeniable talent while also being so individual. I like how Zayn never really has features, and for his only feature on the album being Kehlani, I was over the moon. Their voices together is like bread and butter, a criminally underrated pairing. Mind of Mine was such a high quality album that deserved so much more praise and appreciation than it received. If you have any spare time on your hands, you must listen to this album!… Expand
  30. thayssouza00
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    mind of mine is one of the most original albuns i’ve heard. thank you zayn malik for that!
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21
  1. AllMusic
    May 12, 2017
    70
    His vocal skills help pave over the (rare) moments when the lyrics seem a bit juvenile or the sound feels a little too familiar, and help make Mind of Mine an impressive debut. It's music he couldn't have made with One Direction and while it may not be breaking any new ground, it's new for him and he's talented enough to make that interesting for anyone who likes well-made pop music.
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  2. PopMatters
    May 11, 2016
    80
    Mind of Mine leaps right over anything on Justified and carves a path of its own. Next decade’s boybands will doubtless provoke discussion on which of them will break out like this, which one will be a Zayn.
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  3. The New York Times
    Apr 6, 2016
    60
    Throughout this album, Mr. Malik opts for a low-octane approach, with varying success.
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