Nobody Is Listening
by ZAYN
  • Record Label: RCA
  • Release Date: Jan 15, 2021
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8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 536 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 55 out of 536
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  1. giiustein
    Jan 15, 2021
    10
    The best album!!! He did everything with this... He is so AMAZAYN, incredible! Your voice is so beautiful and harmonize.
  2. shrouqmos
    Jan 15, 2021
    10
    i love it so much it's such a beautiful sound no fillers at all. he really sounds incredible would 100% recommend this to anyone who loves a chilled rnb sound. love zayn!
  3. jessidsr
    Jan 15, 2021
    10
    a good r&b album, all the tracks is unique. I'll keep it on repeat for sure
  4. maluiza_mar
    Jan 15, 2021
    10
    an album at the right time, without fatigue and without stress. extremely perfect sound quality. good R&B connoisseurs are able to visualize their inspirations. He fit in well with this new private and intimate album. everyone should listen and open their mind about quality.
  5. busracan
    Jan 15, 2021
    9
    I think you should put your prejudices aside and give this album a chance. Zayn is much more open and honest in this album. You can enjoy his unique vocals in it, which is adorned with songs that will move you at any moment with their sexy tones. I think the usage of the guitar notes are great. Any song on this album pushes me to do little dance moves. Just one of them is great in terms ofI think you should put your prejudices aside and give this album a chance. Zayn is much more open and honest in this album. You can enjoy his unique vocals in it, which is adorned with songs that will move you at any moment with their sexy tones. I think the usage of the guitar notes are great. Any song on this album pushes me to do little dance moves. Just one of them is great in terms of lyrics but the way it's sung was not for my taste. Overall, it has no skips! Really enjoyed while listening.… Expand
  6. gabrielay
    Jan 15, 2021
    10
    I really liked his new album. I feel like it's more personal than the past ones and the production is so clean. good job zayn.
  7. isidoragh
    Jan 15, 2021
    10
    he never disappoints! love the rnb vibes and every song is so unique, wonderful lyrics and sounds. this album is fireee
  8. Harshawardhan
    Jan 15, 2021
    10
    True definition of a skipless discography. Nobody is listening is pure RnB perfection
  9. Tee_
    Jan 15, 2021
    10
    A great album. Gets you hooked from the first track itself. A completely skip less album. Zayn never disappoints.
  10. Naomisopinions
    Jan 15, 2021
    9
    If you're looking for a pop album .. this album is not for you. This is more of an RnB and soul album with packed vocals and complex lyrics as Zayn says in his first tract Calamity "I prefer to speak in analogies". His lyrics are deeper and you have to scratch the surface. I know some reviewers might brush it off as a "sex" album but it's not. It's a whole journey of his and his gf breakupIf you're looking for a pop album .. this album is not for you. This is more of an RnB and soul album with packed vocals and complex lyrics as Zayn says in his first tract Calamity "I prefer to speak in analogies". His lyrics are deeper and you have to scratch the surface. I know some reviewers might brush it off as a "sex" album but it's not. It's a whole journey of his and his gf breakup and how they came back together and I think that's beautiful! There are a lot of stand out tracks and personal favorite is tightrope!… Expand
  11. leorising
    Jan 15, 2021
    10
    Zayn em uma entrevista afirma que se encontrou artisticamente, e podemos ver isso em nobody is listening. Álbum mais curto, faixas coesas já são o ponto forte, cada música tem sua individualidade mas mesmo assim todas se encaixam em um único propósito: mostrar que zayn está maduro e pronto pra cantar o que sempre quis. As faixas "Sweat" e "Outside" chamam atenção na primeira vez, porémZayn em uma entrevista afirma que se encontrou artisticamente, e podemos ver isso em nobody is listening. Álbum mais curto, faixas coesas já são o ponto forte, cada música tem sua individualidade mas mesmo assim todas se encaixam em um único propósito: mostrar que zayn está maduro e pronto pra cantar o que sempre quis. As faixas "Sweat" e "Outside" chamam atenção na primeira vez, porém "Tightrope" com um belo tr echo em urdu, "when love's around" com a suave combinação da voz do cantor com syd, river road uma música calma e produzida por ele mesmo são outras faixas marcantes que podemos escutar.… Expand
  12. anisharai
    Jul 14, 2022
    0
    One of the worst albums ever. Majority of songs sound like they were throwaways of his previous albums and he just compiled them in this album. It seems like he’s losing his vocal ability and the production felt so cheap and it feels like he doesn’t have money to hire producers lmao. Atp he should just retire from music because nobody is really listening.
  13. Heyitscarlos
    Jan 31, 2021
    10
    I honestly feel like this album is not getting the love it deserves. I do not agree with the critics, i think they are looking for ZAYN to make a commercial record and i don't think hes that type of artist. He created a record that was true to himself and honestly its a whole vibe. His writing on this record is his best work lyrically. Vocally its his best. If your looking for a record toI honestly feel like this album is not getting the love it deserves. I do not agree with the critics, i think they are looking for ZAYN to make a commercial record and i don't think hes that type of artist. He created a record that was true to himself and honestly its a whole vibe. His writing on this record is his best work lyrically. Vocally its his best. If your looking for a record to listen while your alone and or vulnerable this is a good album for that. Also, it seems like the fans love it and that's the most important thing.… Expand
  14. Laylaa
    Jan 15, 2021
    10
    Zayn never disappoints when it comes to his albums from themes to vocals to versatility. He delivers a stripped down r&b album with no theatrics just raw talent. A+
  15. mafe_ocamon
    Jan 15, 2021
    10
    Es un álbum maravilloso, dos años de espera valieron la pena, y Zayn no deja de sorprender.
  16. elbafuenmayor
    Jan 15, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. After almost three years, Zayn comes back to show where he is heading, musically and artistically speaking. And after the underwhelming (and disappointing from a fan’s perspective) welcome he received with 'Icarus Falls', one could've thought he'd go to a more commercial album with radio friendly tracks that could hit #1 with the right promotion. Maybe something to get some attention like 'My Everything' or even 'Dangerous Woman' by Ariana Grande, just to then spin things up with more experimental things.

    And even if he did take some things into account (like keeping things short with only 11 tracks), Zayn, once again, went against those expectations and did what he felt like doing. Because, even if he stayed on his ground with sounds he's explored before on his debut and second album, he's definitely moving towards the direction (no pun intended) of the R&B artist he aspires to be.

    In fact, he has perfected his craft and you can hear a sound that's completely him, even if there are clear inspirations from other artists. Especially on tracks like 'Calamity', 'Connexion', **** and 'River Road'.

    He also finds the time to talk about love in the most sentimental way, without being corny. Because, as he's talking about marrying someone (presumably supermodel girlfriend Gigi Hadid) on 'When Love's Around', he gives his soul through his soft voice and transports you to this place where you're at the highest of heights with the person you love.

    This also happens with 'Tightrope', a fan favourite in which he expresses how ready he is to fall for someone, completely, with no reserve.

    But hadn’t he already fallen before the Bollywood-inspired song, I wonder? I answer myself, ‘Yes, he had’, and you can see that in the sexual songs, which some people criticise, because they haven’t gotten their head around the fact that Zayn is a 28-year-old man whose journey in a boyband ended almost six years ago.

    It could’ve been shocking then with ‘Mind of Mine’, which some called overly sexual, but I feel his sex songs aren't just for the sake of singing explicit lyrics (no shade to anyone in particular, I bop to those kind of songs too!), but actually about experiencing an exchange of energy with someone you love.

    I can especially see that with more detail on songs like 'Sweat' and even 'Windowsill', which show that sex, in a song, can be romantic, too.

    So, if you’re wondering if this is his most personal album, as it was said on a press release, I’d say, ‘Yes’. Because, even if he’s talking about his feelings for someone else (with some hints to his mental health and the place he’s at right now), opening up about what you see in others is not as easy as it sounds.

    If you don’t believe me, ask Taylor Swift.    … Expand
  17. AnishkaSM
    Jan 15, 2021
    10
    This album is so well put together, his most mature to date. Zayn's vocal is ethereal as always but to me what stands out is his confidence in his own style, his own vision. He created the Zayn sound, especially with the touch of his Desi roots in Tightrope, not many artist can have his own sound. I'm so proud of Zayn!
  18. Matt10
    Jan 15, 2021
    10
    Another masterpiece of course, I loved!!! I hope RCA give her an best promote
  19. mandstyles
    Jan 15, 2021
    10
    Perfeito, amei do começo ao final, é tão bom a liberdade artista que o Zayn possui agora, ele produz músicas de ótima qualidade, do meu ponto de vista merecia bem mais reconhecimento.
  20. UMng
    Jan 15, 2021
    10
    Best album ever. Give it a listen..U won't regret.
    Z's vocal is unmatched. Z God
  21. juhonorioss
    Jan 15, 2021
    10
    ELE FEZ TUDOOOOOO. Absolutamente perfeito!!! O reizinho não morre nuncaaaaaaa
  22. eniyielf
    Jan 15, 2021
    10
    dinleyin, dinlettirin. heaven on the earth. pop rock bi şey, stanim connexion, sweat. hepsine aşık oldum.
  23. Ggman11
    Jan 15, 2021
    10
    This time z really showed his potential,i was wondering before release that how will he outperform himself from his own 2 privious album and the result is amazing.good job zayn
    Being an desi i really liked "tightrope" but definitely all others are bops
  24. goksuzeynep_
    Jan 15, 2021
    10
    I really liked his new album. Such a masterpiece. His voice is everything!!!
  25. Moonmind
    Jan 15, 2021
    9
    A short album (11 song) but very rich with a triggering name to give to an album "nobody is listening". an A class r&b album with some 80's rnb vibes. High quality production, touching & daring lyrics, smooth vocals that are on point ! Sex, Sadness & love are a dominant theme here
    The intro is a surprise itself (i won't spoil) but i would say that it's one of my favorite intos. Their are    A short album (11 song) but very rich with a triggering name to give to an album "nobody is listening". an A class r&b album with some 80's rnb vibes. High quality production, touching & daring lyrics, smooth vocals that are on point ! Sex, Sadness & love are a dominant theme here
    The intro is a surprise itself (i won't spoil) but i would say that it's one of my favorite intos. Their are tracks like sweat, windowsell you'll definitly get the heat & then you have some very emotional songs like outside, river road & tightrope (with a tribute to urdu music). Personal favourite is **** + the marriage of rnb vocals in when love's around is a track you cannot skip    … Expand
  26. alishahawezkhan
    Jan 15, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Zayn's always been creative, and this time he's shared his "Most personal project" till date. Following "Mind of Mine" R&B tradition this album did something great to music. Of course his cryptic lyrics is not everyone's cup of tea but if you have a good taste in poetry then this album is something you definitely need.

    My favorite tracks so far are :
    1> Better
    2> Vibez
    3> Windowsill
    4> Tightrope
    5> Outside
    6> Calamity    … Expand
  27. Fatema
    Jan 15, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is amazing . We can really feel the emotions in the song .Zayn just never fails to amaze us with everything he does.… Expand
  28. MarleneB
    Jan 15, 2021
    10
    The album is exactly what I would call a good R&B type of album with many little twists, vocal harmonies and great features!
  29. nathalianil
    Jan 15, 2021
    10
    MASTERPIECE, Zayn gave us everything. Sweat, River Road and Calamity are my absolute favorites ❤️
  30. yasminr
    Jan 15, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ótimo, o Zayn foi genial. Letras profundas e melodias incríveis, o melhor de sua carreira.… Expand
  31. wishp
    Jan 15, 2021
    9
    I love the album. It has very chill vibes and zayn always comes through with vocals. My personal favorites are outside, sweat and tightrope
  32. Nicoleegilmoree
    Jan 15, 2021
    10
    Zayn Malik finds his sound. There is a reason he always showed the most promise. His ability to sing is a given but his ability to write and compose is on another level. Absolutely smashed it with this one. I would recommend everyone give it a listen.
  33. Jojooo1
    Jan 15, 2021
    10
    Honestly I didn't expect for this album to blow my mind like that, no exaggeration this album is one of my favorite albums of all time, if you're a fan of zayn you'd know how much growth this album has, he definitely found his voice and sound like you can hear the confidence in his music now, I love that he finally embraced his r&b influence, he did it in MoM and IF but he sounds moreHonestly I didn't expect for this album to blow my mind like that, no exaggeration this album is one of my favorite albums of all time, if you're a fan of zayn you'd know how much growth this album has, he definitely found his voice and sound like you can hear the confidence in his music now, I love that he finally embraced his r&b influence, he did it in MoM and IF but he sounds more mature, confidence, sure of himself in this record. If you're not a fan of zayn, you have to give this album a chance I'm 100% sure you going to love it. My top 3 are River Road, Sweat and Tightrope… Expand
  34. fernandasv
    Jan 15, 2021
    10
    I think it’s a really beautiful album, it’s really short compared to his other works but i think it’s what made it special the way he started the album with a track like “calamity” this is the first time we hear him like this and the lyrics include the album title which i think was very smart of him to use; another remarkable song for me was “outside” it is really beautiful and when iI think it’s a really beautiful album, it’s really short compared to his other works but i think it’s what made it special the way he started the album with a track like “calamity” this is the first time we hear him like this and the lyrics include the album title which i think was very smart of him to use; another remarkable song for me was “outside” it is really beautiful and when i found out khalid wrote it with him i was impressed because he is one of my favorite singers i would like to see them on a collaboration in the future, “windowsill” and “sweat” i feel like they have strong single potential and are definitely favorites too along with “tightrope” the lyrics are beautiful and when he switched languages i wasn’t expecting it but my favorite i think is river road the lyrics, the vocals, i loved everything about it; an amazing album in general it has 0 skips… Expand
  35. Florencian
    Jan 15, 2021
    10
    excellent album with 0 skips, zayn outdid himself on every song. definitely the best album of zayn until now.
  36. angelicabarnes
    Jan 15, 2021
    10
    Such a brilliant brilliant album! Well worth the 2 year wait. The way he expresses himself is beautiful! He deserves a higher rating by critics, but with the music industry there are always agendas. Why people seem to have a problem with a grown man singing about sex I don’t know. But big ups to zayn, brilliant album no skips, will be playing this one till it wears out!
  37. randomuserok
    Jan 15, 2021
    10
    The album is amazing, from calamity where he starts it like a poem, better with its perfect rnb vibes, outside, tightrope, river road with their beautiful lyrics and vocals. The Urdu lyrics in tightrope is so beautiful. Sweat and windowsill are amazing as well. All the songs in the album are a 10/10. I've never fallen in love with an album like I have with this one. Zayn made aThe album is amazing, from calamity where he starts it like a poem, better with its perfect rnb vibes, outside, tightrope, river road with their beautiful lyrics and vocals. The Urdu lyrics in tightrope is so beautiful. Sweat and windowsill are amazing as well. All the songs in the album are a 10/10. I've never fallen in love with an album like I have with this one. Zayn made a masterpiece. I hope you give it a try!!… Expand
  38. walid1312
    Jan 15, 2021
    10
    It's fantastic a masterpiece no skip, lyrics perfect, vocals so well and just some music that will gove you vibez i love it we have to tan
  39. haxsan
    Jan 15, 2021
    10
    AMAZING ALBUM BY ZAYN, Icarus falls was a bit of a downside but with this album you truly know he's back especially when he has urdu in the mix
  40. MAUROOO
    Mar 18, 2021
    10
  41. Skylar10
    Jan 15, 2021
    10
    Absolutely amazing album. Beautifully chilled rnb vibes. Feels like a warm fuzzy hug
  42. maii12
    Jan 15, 2021
    10
    Truly one of my most favorite albums ever. Zayn always comes with an excellent record. A hit!
  43. tushti
    Jan 15, 2021
    10
    This is one of the most soulful and lyrically creative albums I've heard in a very long time. Zayn starts and ends the album with the most raw, vulnerable tracks which are perfect to listen to on a rainy day, and provides a peek into his mind. Throughout the album, he showcases his strengths as a true R&B musician, while also including moments of acoustic brilliance through tracks likeThis is one of the most soulful and lyrically creative albums I've heard in a very long time. Zayn starts and ends the album with the most raw, vulnerable tracks which are perfect to listen to on a rainy day, and provides a peek into his mind. Throughout the album, he showcases his strengths as a true R&B musician, while also including moments of acoustic brilliance through tracks like Connexion and Tightrope. He also has powerful collaborations with lesser-known artists Syd and Devlin, who fit the entire scheme perfectly. In Tightrope, he even includes lyrics in Urdu, inspired by the old-school Bollywood classic by Mohammed Rafi, showcasing his pride in his culture and roots.

    All in all, the album is a breath of fresh air, conceptually and melodically, from today's world of "pop".    … Expand
  44. fjsush927
    Jan 16, 2021
    10
    zayn being the talented king he is as always..................................
  45. wheredowego
    Mar 20, 2021
    3
    honestly this was really poor executed and less thought of album, some tracks like outside, windowsill, tightrope and better are good and can be played more but other tracks are so lame and meh. can't see this album being successful on charts and sales.
  46. soulcontemporan
    Jan 19, 2021
    0
    Nobody is Listening é o terceiro álbum solo de Zayn Malik, artista reconhecido pelo alcance vocal em falsettos assim como pela sua personalidade direcionada para o r&b. Pela primeira impressão, o britânico demonstra que aprendeu o erro com o antecessor e então fez um álbum mais “enxuto”, baseado nas suas experiências pessoas durante a quarentena: namoro de longa data com Gigi Hadid eNobody is Listening é o terceiro álbum solo de Zayn Malik, artista reconhecido pelo alcance vocal em falsettos assim como pela sua personalidade direcionada para o r&b. Pela primeira impressão, o britânico demonstra que aprendeu o erro com o antecessor e então fez um álbum mais “enxuto”, baseado nas suas experiências pessoas durante a quarentena: namoro de longa data com Gigi Hadid e paternidade. Reconhecido por ter uma voz mais suave, o álbum começa com um choque: um poema sobre nostalgia onde o cantor olha pra trás e vê então onde chegou - com uma voz robótica, rimas fracas e um instrumental mal acabado. Em seguida, temos o lead single “better” que é uma das melhores do album justamente pelo instrumental com riffles de guitarra dando uma vibe mais contemporânea, mas a linearidade da música junto da letra acaba a deixando morna. “Outside” e “Vibez” seguem a mesma vibe morgada, e mesmo a primeira tendo Khalid na sua composição, ambas dão a impressão que é uma canção comum de elevador. “When Loves Around” é um destaque legal na tracklist, a voz aveludada de Syd deixa o começo da música bem agradável apesar do instrumental ser mais do mesmo. Ao chegar em “Conexion” acho que perdi um pouco minha audição, o começo já é meio brega com os estralados de dedo à lá Meghan Trainor, mas ao chegar no refrão e ouvir os literais miados desafinados (disfarçados de falsete), fiquei muito decepcionada, até mesmo pela produção que parece inacabada. “Sweat” parece mais uma obra de arte sendo posta após a anterior, a vibe soft rock com a bateria oitentista é bem agradável, mas logo em seguida em **** que fala sobre amizades falsas, o álbum começa a desandar novamente e em “Windowswill” temos um Emo-rap impalatável tanto na melodia básica como na composição, sem falar nas rimas chulas, malfeitas e sem graça do rapper Devlin. “Tightrope” é uma balada bem anos 90 mas ainda bastante esquecível mesmo falando sobre amor espiritual, e por fim a ainda mais esquecível “River Road”. O terceiro álbum é geralmente conhecido pela explosão criativa ou gananciosa de um artista, mas este de Zayn parece mais um aglomerado de canções que apesar de autênticas, não passam do puro suco do R&B que outros artistas estão fazendo no momento - e melhor. A alcunha alternativa ou indie que seus fãs pregam ao vento, pode só justificar os números pifios, mas artistas alternativos prezam pelo primor da sua obra principalmente na produção. As mesmas composições sobre sexo e amor, as mesmas poucas e rasas referências culturais, parcerias apagadas, os vocais robóticos e uma produção péssima são os atributos desse álbum. A obra não consegue ser totalmente coesa justamente pela produção duvidosa, de 17 produtores, não demonstra nenhuma evolução artística já que até mesmo os famosos vocais estão batidos e Zayn decepciona fazendo o Icarus Falls parecer uma obra-prima.… Expand
  47. Cwil
    Jan 15, 2021
    0
    Unexpected honestly yet unequivocally still 100% Zayn. I can't stop listening to Outside and Sweat although neither were my favorite upon 1st listen. They said his last album was too long but this one is too short for me- my lone complaint.
  48. flawschemistry
    Jan 16, 2021
    0
    1D fans filled me with comments and dms on Twitter asking to listen to this lad work and here I am. I didn't like the other two albums but Vibez and the Syd collab really got me excited for the album. Another disappointment from a lazy artist. Dumb and lifeless compositions, if no one is listening to him it may be because he has nothing interesting to say by the way his lyrics are so1D fans filled me with comments and dms on Twitter asking to listen to this lad work and here I am. I didn't like the other two albums but Vibez and the Syd collab really got me excited for the album. Another disappointment from a lazy artist. Dumb and lifeless compositions, if no one is listening to him it may be because he has nothing interesting to say by the way his lyrics are so boring and problematic.
    Must say that Zayn reached the peak of his vocal skills and techniques, his voice is really incredible on the album. Also heard two covers he did in Urdu and wow! It seems like he was born to sing this style of music, maybe he should give up of pop/R&B and move on    … Expand
  49. kendall1234
    Jan 16, 2021
    3
    Quite basic. He needs to start addressing about much more mature topics other than just the SEX. I really hoped he had showcased more of his vocal skills and talked about fatherhood and other struggles in this album. Also, I don't understand why he wants to be a music artist yet he doesn't want to perform or do anything with the works he is putting out. I understand the anxiety thing butQuite basic. He needs to start addressing about much more mature topics other than just the SEX. I really hoped he had showcased more of his vocal skills and talked about fatherhood and other struggles in this album. Also, I don't understand why he wants to be a music artist yet he doesn't want to perform or do anything with the works he is putting out. I understand the anxiety thing but still..it is quite unfortunate of an artist who was basically handed all the opportunities to achieve greatness yet is not using it wisely. There are plenty of other artists who are waiting for the amazing fortunes that Zayn and other 1D boys got. Anyway, Nobody is listening is quite accurate title considering he wants to lead a very very very normal life with a very popular supermodel who lives off of the social media and public exposure (sarcasm intended).… Expand
  50. marcosalvsh
    Jan 15, 2021
    0
    chato, preguiçoso e sem vida! zayn deixou a desejar 100% nesse álbum, lançou por lançar e você percebe que n ouve nenhum esforço pra fazer músicas com qualidade. apostou no R&B mais genérico possível e nos deu um show de decepções.
  51. Random1
    Jan 15, 2021
    0
    This totall waste of time,very lazy album..........................................
  52. BeyQueenStan
    Jan 15, 2021
    0
    A lazy work full of lazy songs from a lazy artist that doesn't care about his work and promote the music with passion and love. I truly miss the old Zayn from 'Mind of Mine' Era.
  53. bienamonelo
    Jan 15, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is one of his best works so far! I feel like when i listened to the album he has completely reinvented himself.… Expand
  54. Nobodylistening
    Jan 16, 2021
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Nothing new just boring immature sex rhymes
    Smoked too much dope obviously Tightrope scores him the two points but only because that's written before Gi was around
    Take a guess who that's about...    … Expand
  55. fredchoo
    Jan 15, 2021
    0
    Zayn has a GREAT voice, but every song on this album sounds the same, boring, and he went down the Liam Payne "do your a$$ in the car" route but changed it to windowsill. Sorry but lame.
  56. Menios
    Mar 5, 2021
    6
    The whole album has a really good vibe, but for a background listen. Probably nobody should be listening except for a few tracks.
  57. Loverdise
    Jan 23, 2021
    3
    There’s no story behind the album. It feels like Zayn doesn’t have anything interesting to say (it’s basically all about s*x) and there’s no progression or anything. And I would like to see zayn experimenting with his voice and sound a little bit more. And the songs are all very similar as well.
  58. NialLer3176
    Jan 25, 2021
    0
    It's one of the worst albums of all time. It's like 1 dollar production with **** lyrics
  59. All_ButTrU4
    Jan 20, 2021
    1
    this album almost could've been something. Zayns life has changed drastically from his debut and we hoped that would translate into this record. Instead it is just a formulaic hodge of r&b cliches. They is so obviously a safety net abd no creativity invested in this project it's greatly disappointing. Firstly the opener fekt kike I'd heard it a thousand times,nit in a good way. But likethis album almost could've been something. Zayns life has changed drastically from his debut and we hoped that would translate into this record. Instead it is just a formulaic hodge of r&b cliches. They is so obviously a safety net abd no creativity invested in this project it's greatly disappointing. Firstly the opener fekt kike I'd heard it a thousand times,nit in a good way. But like most songs throughout this compilation if outtakes (lol)they r saved by the sleek production and calculated chorus. His vocals are as great as ever especially in the highlight "tightrope " . Favourites:tightrope… Expand
  60. Rosiza
    May 20, 2022
    1
    Disappointing album. Most of the songs are about sex and Zayn appears to have lost his top range. In songs like Tightrope he is screeching and on others you can hear him catching his breath between lines.
  61. brunolopesn
    Jan 15, 2021
    5
    A very fancy and sexy album, but with poor production. Mind of Mine continues to be his best album yet.
  62. daisydoveblom
    Mar 13, 2021
    0
    jesus apaga a luz ja foi melhor uma vez, morreu em pillowtalk ne minha gente
  63. honestlyblunt
    Jan 16, 2021
    6
    honestly this was really poor executed and less thought of album, some tracks like outside, windowsill, tightrope and better are good and can be played more but other tracks are so lame and meh. can't see this album being successful on charts and sales.
  64. Barry7
    Jan 24, 2021
    3
    Not up to standard of previous works from artiste. Quite disappointed. No distinguishing factor about it. Forgettable.
  65. sassymah
    Apr 7, 2022
    10
    A masterpiece. It is sad that stans of his former colleagues are review bombing such a beautiful album. His songs are complex and have pathos & angst. His style and showcase of his vocal ability is just increasing yet the press is being harsher. By far, the only musical genius to come out of that former boyband.
  66. diebray
    Jan 15, 2021
    10
    Arte en su máxima expresión, con cada trabajo trae algo diferente y nos muestra su ser en cada producción.
  67. Bliblablubb
    Jan 15, 2021
    10
    Masterpiece. Chilled layed back Album. Zayns voice sounds amazing as always. The songwriting is on point. Just love it
  68. Dayannamariet
    Mar 21, 2021
    10
    One of the best albums I've heard so far in 2021. In it I highlight songs like "Sweat" which has an energetic percussive sound and brings back fond memories of Phil Collins's "In The Air Tonight", Unf ** kwitable It is a song about self love and "River Road" which is a beautiful poem to close the album.
  69. VBAO
    Jan 15, 2021
    10
    Un álbum que fluye con cohesión. Una voz exquisita con mínima producción que envuelven a esta obra de intimidad. Personalmente, mi favorito entre sus 3 discos. Favoritos: Sweat, Tighrope, When Love’s Around.
  70. omardlvlv
    Jan 17, 2021
    10
    Great album by an amazing artist. This project has no skips. Good Job ZAYN xxx
  71. pangmik
    Jan 16, 2021
    10
    I think this is so far his best album. Giving different vibes and quite different from his previous albums. Love it!
  72. Heyisgerard
    Jan 15, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's truly a masterpiece. They lyrics are beautiful, the production of the album is immaculate, just amazing… Expand
  73. artzayn
    Jan 16, 2021
    10
    Nobody is listening is authentic and personal, ZAYN made incredible melodies and vocals, the album has a lot of personality and is different and incredible, it didn't come to please everyone but to show the amazing music and artist he is.
  74. Crz123
    Jan 15, 2021
    10
    Zayn once more shows more maturity in his new project .This album I may say sounds very personal and daring , and Zayn is not afraid to showcase some powerful, sultry and captivating vocals on this album.Also, the production delivers some very powerful and interesting sounds and the instruments from the acoustic guitar to the drums added so much emotion and passion to his performance onZayn once more shows more maturity in his new project .This album I may say sounds very personal and daring , and Zayn is not afraid to showcase some powerful, sultry and captivating vocals on this album.Also, the production delivers some very powerful and interesting sounds and the instruments from the acoustic guitar to the drums added so much emotion and passion to his performance on the tracks .This album without a doubt is the best of this year. Top 3 : Tightrope, outside and sweat .… Expand
  75. reut
    Jan 15, 2021
    10
    a great album for all r&b lovers! with emotional lyrics, brilliant production and impressive vocals - this is zayn’s best work to date.
  76. Tavleen
    Jan 21, 2021
    10
    The album is a whole experience of the ups and downs, purity and dirt, love and fights in a relationship. Every track entails meaningful lyrics bound to tell you a story. Every track ensures a uniquely original sound. Every track is a 'vibe'. It's safe to say this album saved 2021. It gave us tunes like 'Vibez' and 'When Love's Around' to groove to and tracks like 'outside' a d 'riverThe album is a whole experience of the ups and downs, purity and dirt, love and fights in a relationship. Every track entails meaningful lyrics bound to tell you a story. Every track ensures a uniquely original sound. Every track is a 'vibe'. It's safe to say this album saved 2021. It gave us tunes like 'Vibez' and 'When Love's Around' to groove to and tracks like 'outside' a d 'river road' to cry to. The track 'Tightrope' includes sweet melody with an encapsulated Urdu verse from the popular Bollywood track 'Chaudhvi ka Chand' . All in all, the album is a surreal experience and pulls at all the right emotions. I know for a fact I'll be taking this album with me to the future generations.… Expand
  77. ondxrection
    Jan 28, 2021
    10
    sou suspeita pra falar pois sou grande fã do Zayn e de tudo que ele faz. o título do álbum "Nobody is listening" é bem irônico porque o que mais tenho feito desde que lançou é ouvir essa coisa linda em forma de música! ACLAMAÇÃO, COESÃO E PERFEIÇÃO DO INÍCIO AO FIM.
  78. Migueljude
    Mar 21, 2021
    10
    Es increíble disco, a decir verdad esperaba un poco más de su rango vocal y capacidad de escribir. Pero es un gran disco
  79. froz3nfire
    Jan 16, 2021
    10
    Zayn's 3rd album is great, I've been listening to NIL almost all day on repeat, in order and without skipping any track. My favorite songs so far are Outside, Tightrope, and River Road.
  80. Chanelouie
    Jan 25, 2021
    5
    his voice is incredible but i am so tired of hearing him sing only about sex and marijuana in every album. both things are great, of course, but the man needs to innovate, take risks. that’s something common for males in the industry, people never call them out for not being innovative, they expect only women to be.
  81. vaisa99
    Apr 22, 2021
    10
    Just wanna say when zayn releases a song it's gonna be good,hooky and seductive. Love zman
  82. Jjrjtkkrk
    Jan 15, 2021
    10
    The best album!!! He did everything with this... He is so AMAZAYN, incredible! Your voice is so beautiful and harmonize !!!!
  83. Studentin
    Mar 21, 2021
    5
    I expected so much because i love Zayns voice and i loved Mind of Mine and Icarus Falls, but this album is kinda boring. I'm sorry, but while his voice is amazing as always, i would never listen to this album again because it just wasn't catchy or memorable for me personaly. Hope he'll do well though!
  84. bekeridou
    Jan 16, 2021
    10
    Zayn is a unique artist. The effort he puts in every single song can clearly be seen. Nobody Is Listening is a great album. The rnb beats , his vocals, everything matched perfectly. In love with the way he describes love and sex , such an extraordinary writer.
  85. Emozz91
    Jan 19, 2021
    10
    I think "Nobody is listening" is awesome, really loved it from Calamity to River Road, it's a 10/10 album, thanks Zayn for such a masterpiece!
    Ps. Tightrope, Sweat and Outside deserve music video!
  86. nehemias
    Mar 31, 2021
    4
    I really don't understand the "directions", just because he was in his favorite band they are going to give him an excellent score. The album is not bad, but neither is it for this high score. There are other R&B albums that are extremely superior. He stays on a yellow and null note.
  87. joshn4443
    Jan 15, 2021
    8
    The album is an amazing body of work, it’s not too long but not too short. Zayn vocals and production on this album is amazing
  88. Sandra120
    Jan 17, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is the best!! It's amazing how he experiments with new sounds and different songs without leaving behind his personal touch. I think this boy has a great career yet to come and I wish I had met him before because he is INCREDIBLE… Expand
  89. AkashLouis
    Jan 15, 2021
    10
    This is such a great album. No Skips. Brilliant.
    The music and instrumentation and his vocals are Fkn Incredible.
  90. Chars
    Jan 15, 2021
    10
    This is his best album to date. I love the way he found his own unique style. Tightrope and river road are one of his best songs. I love this, no skip album.
  91. Moonlight0
    Jan 16, 2021
    5
    This album is terrible, it’s the worst album of Zayn. Unfortunately I will never listen it anymore
  92. mntcritics
    Jan 15, 2021
    10
    R&B perfection. reaching his artistic peak, zayn malik brought us his most cohesive, luxurious and diversified album, then the best in the discography.
  93. Mobina1
    Jan 17, 2021
    5
    It wasn't what I expected, Single choosing is awful. They put the worst songs from album as the singles. Sweat is the best so far. Zayn is so talented but he doesn't know how to use it.I hope RCA promote him and don't let him to be flopper than this.
  94. Pm1234
    Jan 15, 2021
    10
    The album is so diverse and amazing. Zayn is very talented. Everyone should give it a listen.
  95. excusemewtf
    Jan 15, 2021
    10
    Nobody is listening isn’t just an album it’s a cultural reset, it’s the oxygen you breathe, it’s a lifestyle, a reason to breathe, an escape from this cruel world filled with thieves. it’s art, a hug from a loved one, everything you’ve ever wanted. So for sure this is my favorite one so far!
  96. Nitsu
    Jan 17, 2021
    9
    Excelente trabajo Zayn, sin duda tanto arte que haces. No puedo esperar a comprar este disco. Muy recomendado para todos los que deciden en escucharlo o no.
  97. Fernanda06Braz
    Jan 19, 2021
    10
    It's a masterpiece. Zayn's most personal record, the vocals are harmonic and soft, Zayn have an angel's voice. It's a perfect R&B; the transition from one song to another is so natural. What an amazayn album.
  98. jKN
    Jan 15, 2021
    10
    The album is diverse, Zayn is talented as a singer and songwriter. As usual, there's that one song going to my sex playlist, I appreciate you Zayn.
  99. Kinko
    Jan 18, 2021
    9
    Great music production, vocal always on point. What a way to open an album with slow rap/spoken words with Calamity. Surprisingly, I love it so much, it sets the vibe to this album. Better, absolute banger, made me feel so nervous for the next track because it set the bar so high. However, Outside doesn't disappoint because yet it is another heartbreaking break up song that is so relatableGreat music production, vocal always on point. What a way to open an album with slow rap/spoken words with Calamity. Surprisingly, I love it so much, it sets the vibe to this album. Better, absolute banger, made me feel so nervous for the next track because it set the bar so high. However, Outside doesn't disappoint because yet it is another heartbreaking break up song that is so relatable and I absolutely love it. Move on to the next song, Vibez and When Love's Around lack of lyrical depth. But the tunes and flow still enjoyable. I feel bumped but as soon as Connexion start, I felt like he nailed it with this song. Moving on, the theme is obviously about sex so it is acceptable that he loves to sing about it so much. This is the track where I think should be his next single because it's so good. The production, great, the vocal, great, the lyrics, great. It doesn't miss anything, Sweat is definitely my favourite of this album. Reminds me 80s RnB music. Goosebumps! The next one is **** this one hold a very strong message, he's happy now, he's literally the unbothered king. Next, Windowsill is jaw dropping track of the album. The hook is so strong, vocal chef's kiss, the rap part is meh but enjoyable, two last line of the rap part is killer tho. Another heartfelt banger and honestly the most beautiful song is Tightrope. He sampled the Urdu part from a classic song, I don't know the name. I cried listening to it, every single time. The vibe is exceptional. The last song of the album, River Road need a standing ovation, very honest lyrics. Showing off his vocal power. So good. Sweat, River Road, Outside, Better & Tightrope are, no cap, very solid song of the album. Doesn't regret one bit when I spend to buy the album. Both in iTunes and the physical album. If the vinyl ever comes out I'll definitely get it too. Zayn Malik is a serious artist and doesn't really care about the rankings and charts that he really deserves. To anyone that complaining he talks about sex alot yada yada, fock you and your tasteless a$$. This album should won album of the year.… Expand
  100. aleenaz
    Jan 15, 2021
    10
    perfect album honestly. great set list, zayns voice is amazing hes really talented. can't even describe it you have to listen to it yourself!!!
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. AllMusic
    Feb 3, 2021
    70
    Even though the album isn't as immediate as his prior work, it rewards repeated listens and some concentration, a smooth experience fit for wasting a day away between the sheets.
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  2. Pitchfork
    Jan 20, 2021
    56
    The album’s most tolerable songs fixate on the physical, a pulsating goo of slow drums and reverbed descriptions of skin mashed against skin.
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  3. The Observer (UK)
    Jan 19, 2021
    60
    Nobody Is Listening doubles down on this expertly cultivated, look-but-don’t-touch, this-far-and-no-further brand. The good news is that, as an artist, Zayn keeps refining. The songwriters may be many here, but the songs suit him more and more.
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