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Generally favorable reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews What's this?

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6.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 388 Ratings

  • Summary: The fourth full-length studio release for the London-based pop band features songs co-written by Ed Drewett, Wayne Hector, Jamie Scott, and Ed Sheeran,.
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. The Telegraph (UK)
    Nov 14, 2014
    80
    Four is hard to dislike: it's cheery, uplifting, high spirited and good fun.
  2. AllMusic
    Nov 17, 2014
    70
    Luckily on Four the scales are tipped heavily in favor of the kind of songs they do best, with the majority of them sounding like good-time hits that will go a long way toward warming up a cold November night.
  3. Spin
    Nov 20, 2014
    70
    Four [is] the most consisting-sounding Direction album yet.
  4. New York Daily News (Jim Faber)
    Nov 14, 2014
    60
    Instead of using that realization to push ahead, Four represents a step back in both sound and sensibility.
  5. Rolling Stone
    Nov 18, 2014
    60
    The band mainly shows growth through the music.
  6. The New York Times
    Nov 17, 2014
    50
    One Direction’s best and most fun album since its debut, and yet still curiously distant.
  7. Pretty Much Amazing
    Dec 1, 2014
    42
    What’s unfortunate is that songs the group co-wrote are the weakest ones here. The exception is the aforementioned lead single, a Journey-inspired ballad that’s catchy regardless of how much my instincts demand instant dismissal. The other slower, anthemic numbers on the album are not nearly as inspired.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 38 out of 58
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 58
  3. Negative: 13 out of 58
  1. xDiamondxx
    Nov 17, 2014
    10
    'Four' is by far their best album, the compositions, the sound, the album is impeccable, the people like to find fault in 'One Direction''Four' is by far their best album, the compositions, the sound, the album is impeccable, the people like to find fault in 'One Direction' saying that they are a "manufactured" band but refuse to know their job completely and listen to their albums carefully. Beijos da tia do blog… Expand
  2. carolsred
    Nov 17, 2014
    10
    Great album. They still pop, which is very good, because they are pop artists and they will always be pop artists. Some songs are not veryGreat album. They still pop, which is very good, because they are pop artists and they will always be pop artists. Some songs are not very good, but other are are extremely amazing. When you hear the album for the first time you really get crazy with the songs. The lyrics and the sound of the songs are much better than their previous albums. Almost the full album was written by them. Now it feels that they are grown and mature enough to be artists.… Expand
  4. AbigailSiagian
    Jan 30, 2015
    10
    i love this album so much every song in the album is so catchy and one of their best album and their showing an improvement it's way betteri love this album so much every song in the album is so catchy and one of their best album and their showing an improvement it's way better than take me home and up all night… Expand
  5. anonymous1baby
    Jan 28, 2015
    10
    My rating is inflated if only to combat the fools posting 0's for this album. It's nothing groundbreaking, inspiring, or even noteworthy, butMy rating is inflated if only to combat the fools posting 0's for this album. It's nothing groundbreaking, inspiring, or even noteworthy, but Four is not a zero by any means.

    As far as teen pop goes, this album unfortunately represents the mainstream and is representative of One Direction at this point in time. Given the couple songs worth listening to, I honestly give it a 7.    … Expand
  6. brockcheese
    Aug 31, 2020
    7
    This album is an improvement over the last as they evolve both their sound and lyrical content. Instead of focusing on just the one girl theyThis album is an improvement over the last as they evolve both their sound and lyrical content. Instead of focusing on just the one girl they crave they delve into slightly more interesting ideas.… Expand
  7. ThatOneReviewa
    Oct 29, 2015
    4
    "Four" has definitely showed that the group has matured since their debut album. Sure, the only subject is love, but this album isn't as bad"Four" has definitely showed that the group has matured since their debut album. Sure, the only subject is love, but this album isn't as bad as other boy band albums, and it certainly didn't give anyone AIDS, like most people act like it did. I'd call this album half-decent. And also, I don't blame Zayn for leaving. Listening to screaming teenage girls for 5 years can really tire you out.… Expand
  8. lewisgittins
    Jan 17, 2017
    0
    COMPLETE RIP OFF!! Prime example is "change your ticket". The guitar riff is practically identical to "Girls" by The 1975!! They need to startCOMPLETE RIP OFF!! Prime example is "change your ticket". The guitar riff is practically identical to "Girls" by The 1975!! They need to start writing origional music instead of ripping off everyone else. Not amused.… Collapse

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