Flicker
by Niall Horan
  • Record Label: Capitol
  • Release Date: Oct 20, 2017
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8.1

Universal acclaim- based on 422 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 341 out of 422
  2. Mixed: 23 out of 422
  3. Negative: 58 out of 422
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  1. Lauren28
    Oct 21, 2017
    10
    Not a 1D fan but I have to say that I'm really impressed by his written skills I've been listening flicker and is better than I expected and I already had high expectations
  2. amberisabelle
    Oct 22, 2017
    10
    Niall Horan has matured and spread his wings, and it's obvious when listening to Flicker. The songs transition into each other seamlessly and each track brings something new and refreshing to the table. The lyrics are astounding and touching, relatable to anyone and cleverly crafted. His vocals suit the songs impeccably and the duet with Maren Morris is proof that Horan is versatile andNiall Horan has matured and spread his wings, and it's obvious when listening to Flicker. The songs transition into each other seamlessly and each track brings something new and refreshing to the table. The lyrics are astounding and touching, relatable to anyone and cleverly crafted. His vocals suit the songs impeccably and the duet with Maren Morris is proof that Horan is versatile and powerful in his vocal ability. Flicker is a testament of Horan's hard work and deserves all the praise.… Expand
  3. Lizaerbert
    Oct 22, 2017
    10
    I'm not music critic, I'm simple person. If I like music I give it 10, if I don't I give it 0. This album is definitely 10. It's beautiful and soulful. I highly recommend you to listen deluxe edition
  4. NialLer3176
    Jan 13, 2018
    10
    Best album 2017
    All the Songs R Masterpiece
    I can't control myself to listen this Album
    As a Solo Artist
    This Album is Extraordinary
    Whole World Should listen This Album One Time
  5. styles321
    Dec 25, 2019
    0
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  6. miss_liseth
    Oct 24, 2017
    3
    it's complicated. The songs are good, but as a final product the album is flat, all songs sound similar and there is not much risk in his voice and melodies. Good songs but nothing extraordinary and new (we have already Ed Sheeran). Keep working boy.
  7. blinktubey
    Oct 21, 2017
    7
    One of the worst albums that I have ever listened to. The production is cheap and the songs were like ed sheeran's rejects. Niall showed his lack of creativity in his debut album and the cover of his album could only be done by a lazy person. His vocals are not impressive at all. I hope he should have gone to a vocal coach first before embarking for a solo career.
  8. AlexKelsey
    Oct 21, 2017
    0
    It's like I'm listening to 1D's music with Niall's voice only, Boring and Bland. If Fangirls want to obsess over a country-poppy artist go listen to Shawn Mendes.
  9. flicker123
    Oct 24, 2017
    1
    My friend recommended this album to me saying it was like something James Bay and Ed Sheeran would release so I thought I'd give it a go. It makes for easy listening but unfortunately it was all a bit same same for me. I think he's got a lot of potential he just needs to try some bolder musical choices if he wants to stand out from the pack. Singer songwriter is not an uncommon title theseMy friend recommended this album to me saying it was like something James Bay and Ed Sheeran would release so I thought I'd give it a go. It makes for easy listening but unfortunately it was all a bit same same for me. I think he's got a lot of potential he just needs to try some bolder musical choices if he wants to stand out from the pack. Singer songwriter is not an uncommon title these days so he needs an edge to get him out there. All the best to him.… Expand
  10. chasedown
    Oct 20, 2017
    1
    Another One Directioner album out I see. This album feels like a low end Ed Sheeran album. After getting halfway through this album I thought I was listening to a 20 minute long song. There are a couple good songs, but to be truthful those songs sound much better when he sang it live before the album dropped. I think he made a mistake performing his album before it was out because I can'tAnother One Directioner album out I see. This album feels like a low end Ed Sheeran album. After getting halfway through this album I thought I was listening to a 20 minute long song. There are a couple good songs, but to be truthful those songs sound much better when he sang it live before the album dropped. I think he made a mistake performing his album before it was out because I can't get into the songs I once liked after hearing it live. He also lost all his hype for his album because everyone heard the album over a month ago. It will hurt him in the end. There's definitely nothing spectacular about this album. Over half of it seemed like songs that never made it to a One Direction album or an Ed Sheeran album. Horan has the worst debut so far from the guys of One Direction.… Expand
  11. ccem92
    Oct 20, 2017
    0
    Leaving the subpar vocals and the mediocre song writing aside. This album just really lacks any depth and emotion. None of the songs are memorable on their own and they leave you feeling absolutely nothing. Anybody could sing these songs or write these lyrics, there's nothing interesting or personal about it, just a formulated and been-done "sing-songwriter" schtick that feels more like anLeaving the subpar vocals and the mediocre song writing aside. This album just really lacks any depth and emotion. None of the songs are memorable on their own and they leave you feeling absolutely nothing. Anybody could sing these songs or write these lyrics, there's nothing interesting or personal about it, just a formulated and been-done "sing-songwriter" schtick that feels more like an Ed Sheeran cosplay than an authentic attempt. Nobody asked for another Ed Sheeran, to begin with. I guess there's always room for improvement, but the only thing I have to say about this is that it was tragically boring.… Expand
  12. CriticalEyes
    Oct 21, 2017
    0
    I don't get the hype of One direction members but by listening to this album, it solidifies my belief that this artist is the worst among them all. Now I know why he's not that known before because he has no talent at singing at all. He should just stick being the guy who could play guitar in the background. This Niall guy doesn't have the quality of being a solo artist, everything aboutI don't get the hype of One direction members but by listening to this album, it solidifies my belief that this artist is the worst among them all. Now I know why he's not that known before because he has no talent at singing at all. He should just stick being the guy who could play guitar in the background. This Niall guy doesn't have the quality of being a solo artist, everything about him is overrated. The reason why the music industry is dead because of people like him who keeps pushing themselves without real talent to back them up. People should support the talented ones and not this boy from a band.… Expand
  13. solecito
    Oct 21, 2017
    1
    letras basicas y ritmo divertido parece seguir con la misma tecnica de 1d en four y en mitam es un wannabe de ed sheeran esperaba algo mejor despues de toda la promo que hizo pero me decepciono
  14. dersinhok4
    Oct 23, 2017
    6
    O álbum é muito bom, mais eu acho que tem muito mais do mesmo, as músicas são muito monótonas, produção muito igual. Tirando isso eu amei o álbum! Beijos Niall
  15. LancerReviews
    Oct 26, 2017
    6
    Flicker is a solid record that shows Niall's full extent as a solo musician. He’s best when he’s broken and holding on love. The fragility of his context compliments his voice perfectly that it is believable and affective.
  16. outerspace
    Jan 14, 2018
    5
    It's not bad but could have been better. Horan has got a sweet voice that please my ears, but he needs to develop his generic lyrics and the instrumental parts of the musics
  17. bethhhhh
    Feb 6, 2020
    0
    just extremely boring? listened to the entire album and then forgot it all. however, the title-track is beautiful and i have hopes for his next album if he follows that path instead of forgettable pop or bad lyrics about dirty laundry.
  18. amandasevero
    Feb 16, 2020
    9
    as composições são excelentes, todas músicas são ótimas de se ouvir. ele sabe exatamente para qual público ele compõe. um álbum e tanto. ansiosa pro nh2
  19. spongeswift
    Nov 12, 2017
    7
    Flicker proves that 1D's split was a good thing. This album doesn't try hard to appeal to children but it still doesn't try hard to not be for children unlike Zayn's work. Niall proves that he is a good singer/songwriter. Nowhere near Ed or Taylor but his writing on this album was pretty good. Slow Hands was an ok song but once you get into the rest of the album you will figure out thatFlicker proves that 1D's split was a good thing. This album doesn't try hard to appeal to children but it still doesn't try hard to not be for children unlike Zayn's work. Niall proves that he is a good singer/songwriter. Nowhere near Ed or Taylor but his writing on this album was pretty good. Slow Hands was an ok song but once you get into the rest of the album you will figure out that it's diverse country/pop and this is the closest country pop has gotten to Taylor Swift's Red.… Expand
  20. wallacejdiniz
    Nov 24, 2021
    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...
  21. Morrowjeanette
    Oct 29, 2017
    8
    I was on Amazon to look for new music when I came a cross this beautifully written album His voice is so calming with flavors of Tom Petty Fleetwood Mac I am a older woman who grew up with the California vibe and this album has that. When reading some of the reviews I gather he is from a boy band well so was George Harrison, Paul McCartney, John Lennon and Ringo Starr they wrote some greatI was on Amazon to look for new music when I came a cross this beautifully written album His voice is so calming with flavors of Tom Petty Fleetwood Mac I am a older woman who grew up with the California vibe and this album has that. When reading some of the reviews I gather he is from a boy band well so was George Harrison, Paul McCartney, John Lennon and Ringo Starr they wrote some great songs outside of the Beatles and it looks like Niall Horan followed that path.… Expand
  22. NourGr
    Oct 24, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. For a debut album , I can imagine to be even better I have been jamming to this for a while Love it… Expand
  23. redredrose
    Oct 29, 2017
    10
    A great first album! Niall has created a distinct sound and vibe with this album, I love the deceptively simple lyrics. Niall made himself surprisingly vulnerable for a new artist whose previous experience was as part of a massive pop group and his honesty really pays off on flicker. I can't wait to see what else he has in store!
  24. acbrecke
    Nov 8, 2017
    10
    Niall has the ability to provide a round story from several points of view throughout his album. Each part of the story can be relatable to a different audience, and the sound is overall pleasant and easy to listen to. I applaud him for the amazing debut that displays his vast talent and potential as a solo artist.
  25. blah123
    Nov 8, 2017
    10
    amazing album!!! seeing blind and since were alone are my absolute faves. im so proud of niall and its obvious that he worked very hard on it and hes doing so well!! his album reminds me of walking through a dusty path filled with fallen leaves in autumn, all bundled up with a hot apple cider or something
  26. gabrielcipriano
    Dec 26, 2018
    8
    The album has a firm and cohesive, which can be an intimacy of listening altogether. There is something confusing, that makes you lose yourself with the instrumental and the slight vocals. The album has the sound evolution footprint every time it repeats it! For his first album, there are things that need to evolve, but there's an evolution going on. I identified with the songs, and IThe album has a firm and cohesive, which can be an intimacy of listening altogether. There is something confusing, that makes you lose yourself with the instrumental and the slight vocals. The album has the sound evolution footprint every time it repeats it! For his first album, there are things that need to evolve, but there's an evolution going on. I identified with the songs, and I expect more of him from the years.… Expand
  27. Heyitschinesse
    Mar 15, 2020
    10
    this albums shows that Niall is really great as a solo artist-pop singer, besides he uses influences from country music that was really great, this álbum is really a masterpiece, you can feel what Niall is singing, he did a great debut. proud of him.
  28. archiekins1309
    Aug 20, 2018
    10
    Niall Horan's debut Album contains it all. the versatility, the Emotions and the class. the album is diverse and has its ballads and love songs sorted. the sexy folk-pop slow hands seems to win hearts but the album is more than that.
  29. dhanashreenhive
    Aug 20, 2018
    10
    this slbum deserve s better. the songs were all written by niall so that we can see this other unseen side of him which has gone through so much
  30. maripratesi
    Dec 6, 2019
    10
    One of the best pop albuns made by a man in 10's. Niall show us what he can do with beautiful love and heartbreak songs. Perfect voice, sounds like a angel. The instrumental is good and he wrote every single song!
  31. Aisaza
    Mar 12, 2020
    10
    I love this album so much. This album save my life. I’m so proud for Niall jsjsjs
  32. ondxrection
    Sep 18, 2019
    10
    TALENTO! merecia mais reconhecimento pois só músicas de qualidade, compostas por esse ícone talentoso de nome Niall.
  33. TomiD123
    Dec 13, 2019
    6
    What Harry Styles thinks he sounds like. Niall wins. Lyrics and production are good. His voice? Eh...
  34. nicetomeetya
    Sep 8, 2019
    10
    the only sort of uninteresting song on this album is “fire away”, but even that can have a soothing effect on the soul. this album has zero skips, an underrated gem.
  35. chole1
    Nov 27, 2019
    10
    I didn’t think Niall Horan could do something so good! I went with really low expectations and omg It couldn’t be better!
    **** masterpiece! doesn’t have one skip song.
    Can’t wait to see what Niall do next bc the bar is set pretty high now.
  36. cheriejulia
    Dec 14, 2019
    10
    Beautiful melodies and amazing lyrics, I see this as one of the purest albums ever made.
  37. gusantosff
    Dec 14, 2019
    10
    Um album excelente!! Com vocais perfeitos, ótimas músicas e muito sentimentos verdadeiros nelas. Esse álbum é perfeito
  38. Dablyc
    Dec 23, 2019
    10
    I loved it. I'm not going to review this album from a "does it distinguish itself among the masterpieces of pop" perspective, because I'm not arrogant enough to judge what a masterpiece of pop music would be. All I can say is that at a personal level this album touched me deeply, both lyrically and melodically. So, for my own reaction to this album, I've giving it a 10.
  39. 1DandPATD
    Dec 23, 2019
    10
    Niall has something I can't put into words. I like the genre of the album and why do I always feel like he doesn't even have to try hard? It's a great album for sure! Still listening to it all the time
  40. Slim2020
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Album is absolutely fantastic. Love the beats and the lyrics on each song. There’s pretty much a song on here for any mood.
  41. Walls
    Jan 25, 2020
    10
    Beautiful album!! Lovely songs!! And these lyrics!! Wow!! Worth listening to!!
  42. Joana_Santos
    Jan 26, 2020
    9
    Good album, not a huge difference from his sound in one direction but great nonetheless. The singles that he released were great and well chosen to showcase his work. Its a body of work that can satisfy the one direction fans but also those people that want nothing to do with boybands.
  43. Anacarolina18
    Jan 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. there's no way to describe what it feels like listening to this album so I'll just say thank you… Expand
  44. bia00
    Feb 2, 2020
    10
    Incrível como a voz do niall fica perfeita em qualquer tipo de música que ele faça e nesse álbum não é diferente. As músicas são super boas também
  45. bibianasedrez
    Jan 30, 2020
    10
    Flicker é um álbum para qualquer momento, com letras criativas e melodias compostas para todos os gostos, contando com músicas animadas como "On the loose" ao mesmo tempo em que músicas emocionantes como a música que nomeia o ábum, "Flicker". Niall Horan prova ser um cantor com talento brilhante e com a capacidade compositora de um artista.
  46. carolinecosta
    Jan 30, 2020
    10
    i went to my own paradise while listening to this, different kind of sounds, beats, instrumments, emotions.. all in one pretty good album.
  47. elist91
    Feb 1, 2020
    10
    The album is full of lovely songs, you can really fell loved listening to Niall singing with his beautiful voice. I absolutely love this album !!
  48. MarianaMattza
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Niall Horan really have got more mature. This album have so many passion songs and ones that remember me one direction times, like "on my own", when he jokes about being single. "Too much to ask" is a really catchy song. For me, one of the bests songs is "Mirrors". It envolves the fans.… Expand
  49. ludyvitoria
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️flicker é perfeito e só minha opinião importa❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ emojis pra chamar atenção (??????)
  50. lily28
    Feb 2, 2020
    10
    I have many favorite songs in this album, I just can’t choose just one or two, everything is so good aaaaaa
  51. Mahlia
    Feb 8, 2020
    10
    The entire album is amazing. Filled with beautiful songs.. None of which are a skip. I'd recommend anyone to listen to flicker because it's not limited in terms of audiences. Very good album
  52. Callmeivi
    Apr 8, 2020
    10
    The best album ever ever, I cant stop listening the lyrics is amazing and the harmonies, I love it
  53. luciaaasmith
    Sep 30, 2020
    0
    We already have an Ed Sheeran and we don’t like him, we don’t need another one.
  54. ncoutinho
    Oct 18, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. niall horan nunca erra e mais uma vez nos entrega um trabalha impecável que dá gosto de ouvir… Expand
  55. joanaaaesteves1
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    Niall's debut album is pure perfection, its such a confort theme full of a mix with sad and upbeat songs, also more slowed songs (which i love), It gives me confort, it makes me happy. His lyrics are pure and real, he deserved more credit because its amazing! a perfect start for an amazing artist
  56. EVERLEDIS
    Apr 18, 2021
    10
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  57. Tara22
    Sep 17, 2021
    10
    Flicker is the best album i have heard in a while I love niall voice it's so calm and beautiful
  58. cinnamongirl97
    Oct 15, 2021
    7
    This album is surprisingly good actually. Songwriting is where he is best at, I hope to see him making a country record.
  59. Jeesusgaytan
    Jun 26, 2023
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is an álbum that its so bad, don have musical production, and is so board… Expand
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  1. Positive: 1 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. The Guardian
    Oct 20, 2017
    40
    Its lack of artistic ambition or character of its own is easy to mock, but Horan may well have the last laugh.
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  2. The Independent (UK)
    Oct 20, 2017
    60
    Lyrically, Horan pushes no envelopes, sticking to earnest love plaints and poignant reminiscences for the most part, and even offering to listen to his girl’s problems in “Fire Away”.
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  3. The Telegraph (UK)
    Oct 20, 2017
    60
    It is hard to get overheated about something so determinedly tepid. And yet, dropped amid the frenzy of pop radio, Horan’s songs are immediately distinctive.
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