Walls
by Louis Tomlinson
  • Record Label: Arista
  • Release Date: Jan 31, 2020
User Score
8.9

Universal acclaim- based on 1475 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1,302 out of 1475
  2. Mixed: 39 out of 1475
  3. Negative: 134 out of 1475
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  1. btslegends12
    Oct 31, 2020
    1
    boring, bland, bad vocals, all the songs sound the same and nothing good vocally
  2. Yahair
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    Louis tomlinson creo expectativa durante cuatro años pero al final solo demostró que nunca lo subestimaron
  3. Nicoleegilmoree
    Jan 16, 2021
    0
    He cannot sing whatsoever. His voice is hard to listen to..he should stick to writing or producing instead
  4. fredchoo
    Jan 15, 2021
    1
    Sounds like 1D - and not in a good way. He definitely hasn't matured. Sounds like an album for 13 year olds.
  5. apoorvaj15
    Aug 2, 2021
    0
    This album is absolute trash, this man cannot sing for the life of him...yikes
  6. vitortfv
    Dec 3, 2020
    5
    Still sounding very One Direction, maybe he needs to experiment more in order to bring something different.
  7. Joel_Freecheck
    May 29, 2020
    6
    A commendable effort by Louis but the album falls short. Weak production and scratchy vocals can't be saved by Louis's adept songwriting.
  8. Kimvc
    Feb 2, 2020
    10
    Well worth the wait. Amazing lyrics, vocals on point. Looking forward to hearing it live soon!
  9. ShebaLucy
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    Louis Tomlinson’s first solo album, shows off his talent for writing honest, straightforward and vulnerable lyrics. His voice is both vulnerable and strong. Overall, Walls is a wonderful debut album.
  10. givenachonce
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    His voice portrays so much emotion in every line he sings, really makes a personal connection with each and every listener.
  11. aria13
    Feb 14, 2020
    10
    A beautiful album. Lyrics are genuine and deep, with a wonderful Melody. and his soft voice gives a calm and heartwarming feeling that no one can get enough of.
  12. Bri1222
    Feb 1, 2020
    10
    This album is what this world needed! It is open, honest, and just really good. From the lyrics to the music/production to the composition, it’s a masterpiece. Bless yourself by listening to this album non stop, I know I will!
  13. shaniamags13
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    Very nice album. So many songs for all occasion that could uplift your mood. And the lyrics man its soo beautiful
  14. soundmate
    Apr 20, 2020
    5
    "Walls" is the debut album by English singer Louis Tomlinson. And that is exactly what it is: a debut album. But is this really a debut? Tomlinson has been in the music scene for about ten years, he has had the enough budget and experience to make more than a correct album. So, is this forgivable?
    Normally when any artist releases its first project, he is allowed to play around with some    "Walls" is the debut album by English singer Louis Tomlinson. And that is exactly what it is: a debut album. But is this really a debut? Tomlinson has been in the music scene for about ten years, he has had the enough budget and experience to make more than a correct album. So, is this forgivable?
    Normally when any artist releases its first project, he is allowed to play around with some sounds but not too much. This is supposed to be your presentation letter and must not be very aggressive nor very calm. This is exactly what Tomlinson does in his first record: he sings the most pure pop songs with the help of a background band, little harmonies and a small inoffensive choir.
    Louis has left One Direction but is seems that One Direction hasn't left him. He still uses the band's album formula which mainly consists in recording basic pop songs with partner love as the principal theme .throughout the whole album since writing skills are limited to it. I didn't want to make any comparison with his ex-band companions projects but here I go. Luckily, "Walls" is not as chaotic as Liam Payne's first record (which I gladly consider one of the ten worst albums of 2019) but is far of reaching the charisma of Harry Styles' "Fine Line". Globally "Walls" is oriented on feelings and life. Tomlinson had in mind to write about his mother and sister travelling to heaven, his son etc and I understand the direction he has wanted to take, but I personally found that, musically, the album is very poor and banal. Emotions are not received in the same way if musically it doesn't emphasize the subject enough and it's a shame, because the artist has many things to let out. However I felt at several moments that I was listening to an unambitious, repetitive generic British pop record that we've already heard a million times; I felt like I was definitely listening to a debut album. The songs connect very well with each other but that's because they all sound sadly the same.
    He doesn't need to grow up musically right now but it would be great for the release of his next project since "Walls" is just a nice but decent debut album.    … Expand
  15. trupti
    Feb 2, 2020
    10
    Walls is a beautiful body of work. Tomlinson has a way with his lyrics, they are so vulnerable, beautiful, sad yet so hopeful! songs like "always you", "don't let it break your heart", "we made it" will make you get on your feet and dance while songs like "defenceless", "fearless", "perfect now", "two of us" will make you cry while song like "walls" will show you how louis broke down allWalls is a beautiful body of work. Tomlinson has a way with his lyrics, they are so vulnerable, beautiful, sad yet so hopeful! songs like "always you", "don't let it break your heart", "we made it" will make you get on your feet and dance while songs like "defenceless", "fearless", "perfect now", "two of us" will make you cry while song like "walls" will show you how louis broke down all these walls of insecurity, low self-confidence and became who he is now! if you're looking for a nostalgic vibing, pure and honest album i totally recommend this album… Expand
  16. rebeca3
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    wow so good, congratulations on this incridible album, man you nailed it, you're amazing
  17. mandstyles
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    Wonderful from start to finish, I'm a very proud fan.
    I LOVE YOU LOUIS
    Walls
    LouisTomlinson
  18. Frndll
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    Best album, he’s a king. He deserve all of this. A lot of music with perfect lyrics, he really knows make great song.
  19. Itsnotjaviera
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    great great album!
    Louis did that with his first proyect as solo artist, all songs are amazing, in love with fearless, habit only the brave... 4 years waiting for this album and he didn't dissapoint us !
  20. Ailtinhoinstame
    Feb 8, 2020
    10
    Louis é a Avril Lavigne de cueca, um estilo Pop/Rock único e diferente de seus antigos companheiros do On Direction. Um estilo próprio, um álbum com uma apresentação original. Capa que acompanha o estilo musical. Minha música favorita é WE MADE IT.
  21. liampayne03
    Feb 3, 2020
    10
    Louis showed us how confident he is now without 1d, the songs are perfect for a debut album, you can certainly identify with his lyrics he deserves much more recognition for making an honest album and not full of superficial things, he sings from the bottom of his heart. i'll never get tired of this album
  22. elinnatalie
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    I really enjoyed this album. Full of great lyrics and tunes that stand out from each other but still feels similar enough to be telling a story in a well put together album.
  23. Mariona
    Feb 4, 2020
    10
    I can’t give Louis any other mark... his album is just so amazing... I love every single song! Favs: Only The Brave, DLIBYH, Walls.
  24. frnd_oliveira
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    i love this album, louis did an amazing job, i'm so proud of him!!!!! always you and walls are my favorite ❤️
  25. LESLYTENORIO
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    It's a wonderful album, Louis really show us his talent and all his development in the music industry as a lyricist and a performer. He makes me feel so proud
  26. biacafarcchio
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    It is an album with great power to become bigger. The vocals, lyrics and melodies were very well chosen and combined to make the whole discography perfect. Congratulations, this is the best album I've ever heard.
  27. beachelbum
    Feb 5, 2020
    10
    I grew up listening to britpop, so I can't hate this album even if I tried. It's an emotional album. wish he got more recognition.
  28. gusantosff
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    Eu amei!! Depois de 4 anos esperando, o Louis entregou um album muito bom, que me agradou muito!!! Estou tão orgulhoso dele!!
  29. Sammy28lou
    Feb 1, 2020
    10
    Amazing and wonderful album, beautiful and brutally honest lyrics. He has seemed to have matured since his days in the band, lyrically speaking, and it is all reflected here.
    Give a listen to this album, you won't regret it
  30. Goobersnot
    Jan 31, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Wow that independent critic in particular really got this one wrong. This album does have a couple of weak spots, namely Perfect Now, but otherwise it’s really, really good. The title track soars, and bops like Habit and Always You stay stuck in your head for hours after. I’m so interested to see where this young man goes from here.… Expand
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53

Mixed or average reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. Pitchfork
    Feb 5, 2020
    48
    Try as he may, Tomlinson has not quite progressed from featured voice to solo artist. For all the major changes in his life, his music seems to be stuck in place. You can take the boy out of the boyband, but not the boyband out of the boy.
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  2. Variety
    Jan 31, 2020
    55
    Solo debuts with this much expectation are incredible challenges. While “Walls” isn’t a craven ripoff or an attempt to recapture One Direction highs, it’s not yet clear exactly who Tomlinson is without them.
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  3. AllMusic
    Jan 30, 2020
    60
    Even if the songs on Walls aren't the most distinct or memorable, they come from a place of authenticity that's genuinely heartwarming and enjoyable. Like any other settled adult, he's perfectly content to stick to the reliable and Walls winds up being the most mature and natural of the ex-1D bunch.
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