Heartbreak Weather
by Niall Horan
  • Record Label: Capitol
  • Release Date: Mar 13, 2020
User Score
8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 344 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 301 out of 344
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 344
  3. Negative: 31 out of 344
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  1. Jeesusgaytan
    Jun 26, 2023
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es más de lo mismo del primer álbum, sigue siendo aburrido, las mezcla de sonido es muy monótona y no tiene cavidad bocal en el sonido de varias canciones… Expand
  2. b_Manda97
    Mar 30, 2023
    10
    HBW é melhor que o primeiro álbum pela produção mais ambiciosa, pelos vocais mais trabalhados e pela organização do álbum em si (em torno de um conceito específico, com a ordem das músicas super bem pensadas etc). Em termos das letras, HBW tem um nível semelhante ao Flicker, embora eu prefira o álbum debut nesse sentido. De toda forma, é um álbum bem sólido, mal posso esperar pelo terceiroHBW é melhor que o primeiro álbum pela produção mais ambiciosa, pelos vocais mais trabalhados e pela organização do álbum em si (em torno de um conceito específico, com a ordem das músicas super bem pensadas etc). Em termos das letras, HBW tem um nível semelhante ao Flicker, embora eu prefira o álbum debut nesse sentido. De toda forma, é um álbum bem sólido, mal posso esperar pelo terceiro dele.… Expand
  3. joanaaaesteves1
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    Niall Horan is an underrated musician. This album is so perfect, the lyrics and the different songs that are there.. it tells a story, its a whole album. I feel bad that the release date was the same as the pandemic because it deserved so much more. Niall is an amazing songwriter and singer, hoping to hear more from him soon
  4. TheCririque
    May 21, 2022
    10
    Horan has escalated my expectations with this album. Saddening that I found it so late. He's definitely outperformed his first solo album in every sense- lyrically, vocally, the creativity. Not only this but he's also outperformed his ex-bandmates (the other two that are still relevant).
  5. 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...
  6. barbiesuperfan
    Nov 8, 2021
    6
    album kind of sucks tbh he was better in one direction at least then we didnt have to hear his voice all the time like yeah hes good at singing sometimes but these songs are average and his voice couldnt save it
  7. cinnamongirl97
    Oct 15, 2021
    5
    This album is a stepback from his debut. Sounds like an average One Direction album, maybe it's because he worked with his One Direction collaborator. It seems like he desperately wanted to make hits but failed. He should stick to acoustic folk-pop songs.
  8. Tara22
    Sep 17, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love this album so much I'm so happy I heard this album and the best songs are arms of a stranger,dear patience and small talk… Expand
  9. yazhini
    Aug 7, 2021
    10
    Easily the best album of 2020!! His musicianship skills are beautifully shown and the instrumental composition in put a little love on me deserves a special mention!! I got the chills when all the violins came in
  10. apoorvaj15
    Aug 2, 2021
    10
    This album showcases the many different aspects of a breakup and has an clear storyline. The songs range from ballads to uptempo pop songs, and shows off Niall's versatility and vocal range. This is definitely one of his best works yet!!
  11. MSCD
    May 17, 2021
    9
    Heartbreak Weather is a better album than Flicker, the 2nd best album of 2020 in my opinion
  12. vaisa99
    Apr 22, 2021
    3
    Poor production, poorer lyrics and too boring. Also it looks like his vocal ability has started to diminish.
  13. EVERLEDIS
    Apr 18, 2021
    10
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  14. MARTINCARDENAS
    Apr 9, 2021
    10
    This album is really my favorite of Niall Horan, there are people who will say that it is basic and boring, but it is not about listening and coming to the conclusion that the album is boring, the songs have to be enjoyed and their lyrics analyzed. depth. Songs like "Arms of a Stranger", "Still" and "New Angel" are perfect and elevate the quality of the album.
  15. J4u2004
    Aug 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Album is a banger This is one of the best works by a Solo One Direction....The album consists of hits after hits....Niall Doesn't Disappoint... ;D… Expand
  16. SarahconH
    Mar 28, 2021
    10
    Tiene maravillosas canciones que te llevan a una montaña de emociones. Cuenta una historia acerca del inicio de una relación y el fin de esta. Uno de los mejores trabajos de Niall, lastima que lo tengan tan devaluado.
  17. beccaraujx
    Feb 6, 2021
    10
    old que so tem musica boa nao sei oq escrever pq so ruim com palavras mas quero deixar aq minha avaliação
  18. vibin
    Dec 14, 2020
    8
    I really liked this album. I ALMOST LOVE ALL OF THE SONGS. definitely one of my favourite albums of 2020
  19. Nay20
    Dec 11, 2020
    10
    Las canciones tienen un ritmo pegasoso e inmediatamente cuando lo escuchas te envuelve por tan buena letra
  20. AnnitaBanannita
    Dec 9, 2020
    10
    Everything Niall Horan does is perfect, he is perfect, I want to hear more about this artist
  21. sophiaaguiar
    Dec 4, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Heartbreak weather is an excellent album. It creates an entire context and atmosphere of what a heartbreak looks/feels like. The name of the album already introduces that idea. Heartbreak weather symbolizes the mix of emotions involved and Niall, through the album, approaches the subject from many different perspectives. Tracks like new angel and arms of a stranger talk about the getting over phase while tracks like black and white and nice to meet ya show the excitement and even a little inocence from when you are on a good place in yout relationship. Those changes of point of view make the album fun and dynamic. In terms of lyrics the album is also amazing, as we can see, for example, in dear patience, where Niall personificates a feeling and has a conversation with it in an extraordinary well written song. Basically, Niall is a storyteller and he does it very well: with a clear concept, he is really able to emerse the listeners into the situations he talks about and that´s what makes the album so involving. My only reservation is about the linearity of the story, wich I think could have been better done. Despite the concept is very clear, the sense of time, cause and consequence can be a little lost, wich could easily be fixed just by changing the order of some songs like no judgement, that would make more sense in the beginning of the album than in the end since the start with black and white (the song heartbreak weather is more like a presentation of the concept) expresses the joy while the relationship is good and the end with still symbolizes the melancoly of admitng that getting over is hard. Summarizing, heartbreak weather is an outstanding involving album and Niall is definitely in a better place as a solo artist than he has ever been. Hope to hear more from him soon and excited about what is coming next.… Expand
  22. Ariannavilla
    Nov 25, 2020
    10
    Amazing! Love every track of this wonderful album, there isn’t a skip. Perfect second album WELL WELL WELL DONE
  23. NourGr
    Nov 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is what everyone need in 2020 He saved the music industry this year NIALL HAS PROVEN THAT HE IS AN EXCELLENT SONGWRITER AND GREAT VOCALIST From Cross Your Mind to Small Talk this album is a masterpiece!… Expand
  24. robertacezar
    Nov 23, 2020
    10
    MASTERPIECE!!! Wonderful lyrics, vocals, production, everything! The album is like a story and it’s so beautiful, you can dance and cry to it and be inspired by the lyrics! This album really deserve more attention! STOP SLEEPING ON NIALL HORAN
  25. Olivia12345
    Nov 17, 2020
    10
    The whole album has great lyrics and display all the emotions of a breakup, couldn‘t be better
  26. Joseph13
    Nov 12, 2020
    5
    if 1d & ed sheeran had a collab album this is what it would’ve sound:/ some of the song take me to the old dayss
  27. AnnaBM
    Oct 18, 2020
    10
    Heartbreak Weather is an incredible album with no skips! Is a very eclectic album, which will please all tastes. The central idea of ​​narrating your amorous misadventures using the mood is incredible, and we can identify that in each song. And Niall's voice is perfect!
  28. ncoutinho
    Oct 18, 2020
    10
    eu poderia viver só ouvindo esse álbum, o ouço fazendo absolutamente tudo e é incrível
  29. luciaaasmith
    Sep 30, 2020
    0
    The album is basically: Ed Sheeran meets One Direction. So... it’s bad and really cheesy.
  30. danita13
    Sep 2, 2020
    10
    It's an amazing album, niall is so versatile, the melodies, lyrics and production are phenomenal, i love it so much. I hate to see how is so underrated as a solo artist, he deserved better
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63

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. Rolling Stone
    Apr 8, 2020
    70
    Even with a bruised heart, he's a charmer. [Apr 2020, p.87]
  2. Pitchfork
    Mar 20, 2020
    47
    After all the sentimental rigamarole, it’s tough to come away from Heartbreak Weather feeling any closer to Horan. He spends too much of the record bouncing between sounds and songwriting concepts to feel distinct.
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  3. The Observer (UK)
    Mar 16, 2020
    60
    There are hints of experimentation, such as Nice to Meet Ya’s swaggering hybrid of Arctic Monkeys and Kasabian, but it’s the excellent title track’s flirtation with glossy, synth-tinged MOR that suggests where Horan might be headed next. Proof that it’s often the quiet ones you need to keep an eye on.
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