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Jun 8, 2023With each subsequent album, Horan just gets better and better. The Show is his most immediate and engaging set to date, endlessly listenable and full of heart and charm.
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Jun 14, 2023A significant part of The Show’s appeal is down to Horan’s quiet charm – he always sounded far more convincing in his low-key guitar-based tunes than, for example, Liam Payne in his perplexing attempts at club bangers.
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Jun 8, 2023Overall, this is undoubtedly Niall Horan’s finest and most mature album to date – and was certainly worth the wait.
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Jun 8, 2023On The Show, it sounds like Niall Horan knows exactly where he’s going.
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Jun 8, 2023This new collection finds Horan moving towards the lusher production sound of his former bandmate Harry Styles. Laurel Canyon references mingle easily with Eighties synth-pop and Noughties guitar rock. It’s beautifully cohesive.
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Jun 9, 2023Horan’s sound of choice is much more understated, typically revolving around folky, acoustic strings and soft vocals. The Show, his third solo offering, is more of the same.
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Jun 8, 2023While no wheels have been reinvented, The Show is far from a bad record. If you’ve spent any time trying to imagine what a new Niall album would sound like, you’re probably pretty close.
Awards & Rankings
User score distribution:
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Positive: 90 out of 101
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Mixed: 6 out of 101
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Negative: 5 out of 101
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Jun 9, 2023
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Jun 9, 2023This album rips off Coldplay and Harry Styles. Niall needs to find his own sound.
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Jun 9, 2023This review contains spoilers, click full review link to view.