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  1. Dec 24, 2019
    10
    Best album out there, there is a song for everyone. And it's by harry styles and who doesn't love harry styles
  2. Dec 24, 2019
    10
    amazing! can listen on repeat for hours. the best song is to be so lonely !
  3. Dec 24, 2019
    10
    a very great album! i’m glad harry went out of his comfort zone and experimented with different sounds and styles. very cohesive, love how all of the tracks sound different from each other and are also all connected through lyrics to tell a story. i’d recommend listening from top to bottom. one of the best albums of the year!
  4. Dec 24, 2019
    10
    My favourite album ever! Amazing production and lyrics! Nice one Harold! Xx
  5. Dec 24, 2019
    10
    Absolutely incredible. Every song makes you feel it to your core. A big step up from his first album, which was already very well done. Fine Line, the last track, is my favorite. I wish it could go on forever!!!
  6. Dec 24, 2019
    10
    Iconic !! Different styles of music to give it a modern and old type of style
  7. Dec 24, 2019
    10
    Geninely amazing album, shows lyrical and musical growth. Conceptually, Styles dives deeper with a cohesive feeling
  8. Dec 24, 2019
    10
    Best album i’ve heard. This album is a masterpiece. He’s a legend!!!!!!!
  9. Dec 24, 2019
    10
    liam stans go away,, we get it, h*es mad,, fine line be that good (also if ur faves don’t include golden or fine line pls reevaluate urself)
  10. Dec 24, 2019
    10
    THIS ALBUM IS AMAZING!!!! It’s so refreshing to have an amazing artist who makes music he wants to and not just to get to the top of the charts or on the radio! Pop music sucks these days but Harry Styles knows what he’s doing!!! Falling, To Be So Lonely, and Fine Line are the best songs on the album but be prepared for some emotions!!! Amazing 10/10 LOVE Harry freaking Styles
  11. Dec 24, 2019
    10
    Amazing second album from Harry, a must listen, throw all your misconceptions about him away and give it a listen, and you will love it!
  12. Dec 24, 2019
    10
    Harry is a wonderful artist and the proof of this is the number of streams in his songs and sold out tickets in various countries. I feel honored in his fan of his.
  13. Dec 24, 2019
    9
    Styles’ sophomore album explores themes of heartbreak and self-identity. He takes his audience on an emotional journey from the cheery tones of Sunflower Vol. 6, to the anthemic, moody title track. With the use of motif, he creates a compelling, versatile narrative that ultimately proves him as a cross genre artist.
  14. Dec 24, 2019
    10
    the best thing that’s ever graced the earth. a masterpiece. not one bad song. not a single one
  15. Dec 24, 2019
    10
    Enjoyed every song!! I can’t stop listening to Fine Line harry did it once again
  16. Dec 24, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Harry on his King **** The best goddamn album of the decade. And that's on PERIODT Expand
  17. Dec 24, 2019
    10
    OH MY GOD!! this album is SO AMAZING!!! Harry did a really great job with this album! All the songs are so different and so GOOD, he’s so talented! The album is wonderful and I would definitely recommend this album!!
  18. Dec 24, 2019
    10
    The best album ever!!!! Amazing Harry!! Masterpiece! Harry grew up as an artist and these songs are proof of that. Pure art. Pure poetry.
  19. Dec 24, 2019
    10
    the best album ever and lp stans can leave, we would never do that to liam so how dare they come for harry. tpwk point blank period
  20. Dec 24, 2019
    10
    Best album of the year. All of the songs are amazing!! Somehow he managed to make an album with different types of music, there’s music in there for everyone. Great job :)
  21. Dec 24, 2019
    10
    amazing incredible fantastic stupendous wonderful inspiring beautiful THE BEST
  22. Dec 24, 2019
    10
    It’s been my favorite album on repeat ever since it came out well done harry
  23. Dec 24, 2019
    10
    I am not in the targeted audience (I would assume) and this album is absolutely phenomenal! It is so diverse and sounds straight out of the 60’s! It also sounds perfect for today’s pop music; Harry Styles is innovating today’s culture.
  24. Dec 24, 2019
    10
    Listening to this album is truly an out-of-this-world experience; it is a beautiful and soulful collection of lyrically and sonically brilliant pieces that are truly cohesive and make me honestly want to dance and cry at the same time. Listening to the songs live is even better. A beautiful Christmas gift as well. Harry outdid himself with this one!
  25. Dec 24, 2019
    10
    one of the best albums i have personally ever had the pleasure of hearing. every song is a new experience and the album top to bottom is a journey everyone needs to go on. well done harry.
  26. Dec 24, 2019
    10
    Amazing album i am in love with “falling” and i also loved “golden” and the voice mail in cherry was cool
  27. Dec 24, 2019
    10
    An amazing album, this is the very best moment of Harry, the best album of the year
  28. Dec 24, 2019
    10
    i love it i love it i love it Harry is an amazing artist i adore everything about this album
  29. Dec 24, 2019
    10
    Perfeito! Mostrou mais uma vez que não quer algo genérico ou um pop atual q vai agradar a todos, fez o que tinha vontade e conseguiu ultrapassar as expectativas. Não é a toa que virou o album masculino britanico mais vendido no us da década!
  30. Dec 24, 2019
    10
    love it, he didn't dissapoint. my favourites are sunflower vol 6, adore you and golden
  31. Dec 24, 2019
    10
    Best album ever made mfs wish they were on this mans level invented music truly
  32. Dec 24, 2019
    10
    Honestly my new favorite album of all time. None of the songs are the type that you skip. So good.
  33. Dec 24, 2019
    10
    i love it! each song is special in its own way, which makes choosing a favorite difficult.
  34. Dec 24, 2019
    10
    Multigenre dominating king. Liam DeadbeatDad Payne can only dream of executing this serve.
  35. Dec 24, 2019
    10
    ALBUM OF THE YEAR!! This album is brilliant, harry is the best! cherry is my favorite song.
  36. Dec 24, 2019
    10
    album of the century. zero skips. period. stan harry styles. thank you anne for your service.
  37. Dec 24, 2019
    10
    the best album i’ve ever heard. the lyrics to each song are incredible and the production for each song is so unique. loved every song.
  38. Dec 24, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A timeless album, truly one of the best. The hype it is getting is completely worth it. Harry Styles is going to be the Prince, the Elton, the Queen, Pink Floyd and Beatles of our generation. Anyone rating a low score is just bitter Styles is COMING for their faves. A wonderful work of art perfectly describing love and falling out of it, and the road to self discovery. Expand
  39. Dec 24, 2019
    10
    Beautiful masterpiece with the most rewarding instrumentals and vocal performance, from Golden to Fine Line, there isn’t a dull moment or a skip in here. Give it a go and travel on a wondrous journey of iconic 70’s rock, psychedelic Pink-Floydness, and happy folk with just the right amount of pop on the side.
  40. Dec 24, 2019
    10
    It’s the best album in 2019 and i had a lot of fun listening to it. I wish u all listen this masterpiece.
  41. clp
    Dec 24, 2019
    10
    Brilliant album from a brilliant artist. My favorite songs on the album are “She”, “Falling”, “Treat People With Kindness”, and “Falling”.
  42. Dec 24, 2019
    10
    literally everything about this album. The flow of the track list, the composition, the lyrics. So so good!
  43. Dec 24, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album was perfect!!! It’s so wonderful to see Harry progressing not only as an artist and performer, but as a lyricist and person. He really hits the nail on the head with Fine Line. His singles, Watermelon Sugar, Lights Up, and Adore You were absolutely immaculate and they really showed me how awesome this album was going to be. She and Golden are on repeat as I type this!! I’m so incredibly proud of Harry and I look forward to seeing him in concert next summer! Expand
  44. Dec 24, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Harry can really impress someone with this album. The way he became more mature and aware that he’s constantly finding himself and being open is what make this album so special. He has nothing more to hide. He is fully open-hearted and passionate, jumping into it in a way that he never did. The album is so smart and so authentic, you can really see Harry in every part of it. Him finding himself passionate and scared of loosing something good in “Golden”, the selfish, sad and **** personality in “To be so Lonely” and his weird, happy and incredible mind in “Sunflower” is what explains that he CAN explore and expose himself in a beautiful and truthful way in this album. Congratulations, Harry. You were able to create something amazing in such a soft and easy way. Expand
  45. Dec 24, 2019
    10
    bloody amazing, it is one of the best albums i have ever heard and many can agree, he’s a rock star
  46. Dec 24, 2019
    10
    Amazing album! I especially like Cherry, To Be So Lonely, She, and Sunflower Vol. 6! Sunflower Vol. 6 makes me recall warm summer days, but so does Golden! The guitar solo in She is just....CHEF’S KISS! Cherry is just a cute song...PERIOD. You can’t skip the voicemail because to me it just completes the song.
  47. Dec 24, 2019
    10
    talented, brilliant, incredible, amazing, show stopping, spectacular, never the same, totally unique, completely not ever been done before
  48. Dec 24, 2019
    10
    Just perfect! Harry made an excellent album. Adore you, She, Fine line... it’s hard to choose one song!
  49. Dec 24, 2019
    10
    Such an unique album. Incredible songs and amazing lyrics. Harry has done it once again. Couldn’t love this album more
  50. Dec 24, 2019
    10
    "talented, brilliant, incredible, amazing, show stopping, spectacular, never the same, totally unique, completely not ever been done before, unafraid to reference or not reference, put it in a blender, **** on it, vomit on it, eat it, give birth to it."
  51. Dec 24, 2019
    10
    best album you’ll ever listen to ON JAH. so much depth, character, and openness on this album throughout the different sounds harry plays around with on each track. having an altogether resonating theme of healing from heartbreak, harry succeeds once again in making a genuine and lighthearted album with a 70’s british rock twang to it. WE LOVE TO SEE IT
  52. Dec 24, 2019
    10
    the most important album to me. so ethereal and magical. this album and this man changed my life and i truly wouldn’t be here today without him. stream fine line and treat people with kindness !
  53. Dec 24, 2019
    10
    truly one of the most beautiful albums out there. lyrically as well as musically exceeded all my expectations! a proud harry fan
  54. Dec 24, 2019
    10
    such good songs! compositions that you can tell come from the heart! the kind of music that makes you feel something! love it!
  55. Dec 24, 2019
    10
    album of the decade period. harry could write the old testament but moses couldn’t write falling.
  56. Dec 24, 2019
    10
    great album, huge step up from his first album !! honestly i loved every second of it
  57. Dec 24, 2019
    10
    So so good! My favourite song is 'to be so lonely'. The production on this is out of this world.
  58. Dec 24, 2019
    10
    “Fine Line” by Harry Styles is a masterpiece, lyrically and sonically. Styles has displayed immense growth from his previous self-titled album. From the top of the album (“Golden”) to the final track (“Fine Line”), Styles takes listeners on a journey where he works through his sadness and jealousy, and ends on a hopeful note as he learns to accept himself.
  59. Dec 24, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Harry’s sophomore album is beautiful and heart felt. It is honest and real. When he feels heart break we feel heartbroken along with him. The album name was a perfect fit because the album is a ‘fine line’ between deep joy and deep sadness. The album will perform very well on tour. I went to see Harry at his recent London show and the album worked perfectly well live! Well done Harry, even better than the last ❤️ Expand
  60. Dec 24, 2019
    10
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  61. Dec 24, 2019
    10
    is one of the best albums that I've heard this year! it's a journey of emotions
  62. Dec 24, 2019
    10
    Most memorable album of 2019, Harry showcases his vulnerable side and lets fans in, in a way that was nowhere near present on his 2017 self-titled album!
  63. Dec 24, 2019
    10
    I enjoyed every song in different ways. I have it playing on repeat, give it a go!!!!
  64. Dec 24, 2019
    10
    liam stand mad because harrys actually talented and liam is a biphobic **** kissy!!!!! xx
    harrys album is amazing! and i am so proud of him!
  65. Dec 24, 2019
    10
    Incrível, she é uma das melhores músicas que ouvi neste ano. Merece todo reconhecimento que está tendo!
  66. Dec 24, 2019
    10
    Tbh i never listened to one direction or any other songs from the members individually but i’ve listened to harry styles first album and i enjoyed it. this one by far is the most artistic. thumbs up to harry
  67. Dec 24, 2019
    10
    Best most special album in the whole wide world ever. Nothing compares to it. Love you Harry ❤️
  68. Dec 24, 2019
    10
    Honeslty the entire album is a vibe. HS1 was a hit and now Fine Line really be be hitting different.
  69. Dec 24, 2019
    10
    Great evolution from the first album and also more experimental. I love to see how he gives space for rich instrumentation and production. Fine Line (the track) is a great exemple of that and it keeps building up as it goes on.
  70. Dec 24, 2019
    10
    What a fantastic album! Incredible production. Musically rich and eclectic in the best possible way. It's both fun and introspective. This man has a huge future ahead of him!
  71. Dec 24, 2019
    10
    Absolutely obssesed with this album. I’ve never been a fan of 1d so i didn’t expect anything great, but this has absolutely blown my mind. He’s such a nice wave of freshness in the music industry that is becoming so repetetive and boring these days. Can’t stop listening to it. My favourite is definitely „she”.
  72. Dec 24, 2019
    10
    idk why some ppl are really out here TRYING it but fine line has so many bops for when you’re feeling like **** at the bottom of a shoe or you’re flying higher than a kite stream it if you want to have a good time yeah it’s a lil funky but all the good things in life are it makes you want to love and as for other people ... couldn’t be me
  73. Dec 24, 2019
    10
    best album i’ve ever heard. a song for every mood. even better when i got to hear it live. everyone should listen
  74. Dec 24, 2019
    10
    Todo mundo debería escucharlo, cada canción tiene un significado hermoso y unas melodías únicas. La voz de Harry es cada vez mejor al igual que sus canciones, estoy absolutamente enamorada de este álbum al igual que todo el mundo debería de estarlo
  75. Dec 24, 2019
    10
    The Grammys are lucky that the nominations already came out cause Fine Line would have CRUSHED everybody else
  76. Dec 24, 2019
    10
    The album of the year coming out at the end of the year only shows his power.
  77. Dec 24, 2019
    10
    So amazing!!! Every song is so beautiful and would appeal to every age
  78. Dec 24, 2019
    10
    THE BEST. Incredible lyrics and a singer with a great voice. Definitely a step up from his previous album and a totally different sound from when he was
    part of One Direction.
  79. Dec 24, 2019
    10
    One of my favorite albums of the year! Truly wonderful. My favourite songs would have to be to be so lonely, watermelon sugar and she. I can't wait for more music from this talented man.
  80. Dec 24, 2019
    10
    In this album Harry really opened up to his fans and shared a personal experience with them through his music. He has created tracks with lyrics that so many people can relate to on a personal level which gives them a connection to his music. He isn't following the stereotypical pop music guidelines but still getting in the top charts which truly displays his talent.
  81. Dec 24, 2019
    10
    Seriously one of the best album by a male artist these days ! , my absolute fave song is Fine line , such a masterpiece
  82. Dec 24, 2019
    10
    Un álbum tan real y honesto, con unas melodías únicas e innovadoras, acompañados de una voz cargada de sentimiento. Harry se ha superado con este álbum y todo mundo debería escucharlo
  83. Dec 24, 2019
    10
    This album truly changed my life. I am an avid music fan and Harry Styles second album is a breath of fresh air. I haven’t been able to stop listening top to bottom. Fine Line has unleashed emotions in me that I truly forgot i have felt. Fine Line, To Be So Lonely, She.... these songs capture what it means to fall in and out of love in such a demanding way. Harry Styles trajectory can onlyThis album truly changed my life. I am an avid music fan and Harry Styles second album is a breath of fresh air. I haven’t been able to stop listening top to bottom. Fine Line has unleashed emotions in me that I truly forgot i have felt. Fine Line, To Be So Lonely, She.... these songs capture what it means to fall in and out of love in such a demanding way. Harry Styles trajectory can only go up from here. Thank you for such a wonderful and perfect album. Expand
  84. Dec 24, 2019
    10
    a perfect mixture of sad and happy and midnight drives with friends or even by yourself
  85. Dec 24, 2019
    10
    He showed himself for what he really is, with is amazing and I really appreciate that
  86. Dec 24, 2019
    10
    Hands down the best album of the year. So eclectic and different from what's being released these days
  87. Dec 24, 2019
    10
    Styles really stepped it up with his second album. Production is 10x better, lyrics are more open, and the quality is great.
  88. Dec 24, 2019
    10
    Absolutely amazing album! I would recommend it to everyone. This album is so much better than his first one.
  89. Dec 23, 2019
    10
    He didnt failed to show his talent. My favourite song were She and Fine Line, honestly a good album.
  90. Dec 23, 2019
    10
    Amazing album from start to finish! So much growth from the last album (and that one was pretty amazing too!) and the vocals show good range. The musicians that played on this album...just incredible. The track Falling had me in tears and I'm not usually a cryer. Best album of 2019 by far!
  91. Dec 23, 2019
    5
    Great album. He has come a long way from his 1D days. He is proving that you can make sustainable music that grows with time. He shed the boy band image that his 1D fans were determined to keep him labeled with. He has matured and is finally finding his place in the industry
  92. Dec 23, 2019
    10
    This album is one of a kind. It's pop but not the going- mainstream kind of pop. (obviously! we're talking about Harry here) It's interesting what he mixes together on one album. To me it's an album you can listen to no matter what mood you are in. Also the lyrics are so open and vulnerable, and more direct than on the first album. Couldn't be more excited for the concert next year.
  93. Dec 23, 2019
    10
    i have no words for this album. its perfect. there's no better word to describe it.
  94. Dec 23, 2019
    1
    Really boring album Not worth the hype at all same sound as hs1 thought it would be amazing from reading reviews
  95. Dec 23, 2019
    1
    If "meh" were a genre of music, this would definitely be an average "meh" album. In other words, between the extremes of "so-so" and "absolutely horrible", I would say Fine Line is "blah". Everything that people have said about the emptiness of the lyrics and the not-so-inspiring nature of the melodies is on the mark. The Wall Street Journal review is the most honest professional reviewIf "meh" were a genre of music, this would definitely be an average "meh" album. In other words, between the extremes of "so-so" and "absolutely horrible", I would say Fine Line is "blah". Everything that people have said about the emptiness of the lyrics and the not-so-inspiring nature of the melodies is on the mark. The Wall Street Journal review is the most honest professional review I've seen. Every other professional is covering their real opinion with what to me is masterfully crafted rhetoric... They won't directly say it's below average, but the way they are beating around the bush with hands-off phrases are the same thing I do with people who have done poorly, but I don't want to discourage them with outright criticism; so I encourage them with abstract criticism that doesn't seem like they failed, but is not direct praise, either. I notice so many reviews trying to make this album "seem" good by comparing it to what great musicians have done and what this "attempts" to do, without saying directly that it doesn't quite meet up to the standards of those others' great works. So... Kudos to Fine Line for being Middle Meh. Expand
  96. Dec 23, 2019
    10
    The whole album presents different levels of emotions in representation of songs. You will never get stagnant on the same feeling-- the artistic arrangement of musical elements make sure of that. Overall this album exceeded my expectations
  97. Dec 23, 2019
    10
    Great Album. Makes you feel various emotions. Falling, cherry, Lights up, Adore you, sunflower vol .6 are my most fav songs.
  98. Dec 23, 2019
    10
    People who would suggest that Liam Payne’s debut album “LP1,” is superior to that of Harry Styles’ “Fine Line” are dull. Styles’ sophomore album proves that he can and will go above and beyond with everything he puts out. Styles has worked tirelessly on this album, and it shows through his music. “Fine Line” is a musical masterpiece and deserves the ratings and recognition that is hasPeople who would suggest that Liam Payne’s debut album “LP1,” is superior to that of Harry Styles’ “Fine Line” are dull. Styles’ sophomore album proves that he can and will go above and beyond with everything he puts out. Styles has worked tirelessly on this album, and it shows through his music. “Fine Line” is a musical masterpiece and deserves the ratings and recognition that is has gotten from ACTUAL, CREDIBLE, critics- and the world cannot wait to see what he has in store for this next decade. Expand
  99. Dec 15, 2019
    10
    Literally cant stop listening to it, it only gets better with every listen. Every song holds its own but all come together to make a spectacular album. The man really outdid himself the second time around.
  100. Dec 22, 2019
    10
    The album is so excellent. Psychedelic rock totally is my food. I'm so glad he makes music by not following trend like ear candy pop. And the harmonies totally on point.
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Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 20
  2. Negative: 0 out of 20
  1. Q Magazine
    Dec 17, 2019
    60
    Free of the shackles that hobbled his debut, Styles manages to show more of his personality here, especially on the Vampire Weekend-style Sunflower, Vol. 6. It's just a shame he can't quite keep up with his ambition. [Feb 2020, p.110]
  2. Dec 17, 2019
    73
    Fine Line is entirely inoffensive, but it’s also open-ended, and maybe those questions are the reward. Maybe Harry Styles just wants to keep us guessing.
  3. Dec 17, 2019
    83
    Fine Line proves that the musician has absorbed the best lesson passed down by California’s great musicians: Don’t be afraid to take chances within a folk- or pop-rock framework, as that’s how you create iconoclastic music that endures.