Made in the A.M.
by One Direction
  • Record Label: Columbia
  • Release Date: Nov 13, 2015
Metascore
65

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
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  1. Rolling Stone
    Nov 13, 2015
    80
    It sure doesn't sound like a band that's hanging it up, because all four are on a roll musically, chasing the rock vibe of Midnight Memories and Four.
  2. Billboard.com
    Nov 11, 2015
    80
    With these 13 tracks--nine of which the band had a hand in writing--One Direction does maturity much better than on its last album, 2014's ballad-heavy Four.
  3. The Telegraph (UK)
    Nov 11, 2015
    80
    A slight tone of weariness may have crept into 1D’s lyrics with songs about break-ups and yearning for home but musically it remains anthemic, up-tempo, superior pop, with elegant song structure, ear worm hooks and radio busting choruses.
  5. Entertainment Weekly
    Nov 11, 2015
    75
    Another deft collection of shiny, hermetically sealed anthems.
  6. AllMusic
    Nov 16, 2015
    70
    Their songwriting shows growth, their vocals remain flawless, the production team continues to throw the occasional curveball to go along with the softballs, and there are plenty of songs that sound like the best pop music has to offer in 2015.
  7. Los Angeles Times
    Nov 16, 2015
    60
    On Made in the A.M. the group takes advantage of its nothing-to-lose position with a handful of cuts that feel even loosey-goosier than usual.
  8. Spin
    Nov 16, 2015
    60
    1D’s swan song is hopelessly neither here nor there, appropriate to the drinking-age attention spans of an act whose solo careers beckon.
  9. The Guardian
    Nov 12, 2015
    60
    The four lads were never going to bow out with experimental jazz-fusion, and this fifth LP sees them sweep between imitation indie and synthpop on stadium-ready and sweetly vacuous form.
  10. Drowned In Sound
    Nov 16, 2015
    50
    Instead of making a One Direction farewell album, they made a Take That comeback album.
  11. New Musical Express (NME)
    Nov 13, 2015
    40
    Made In The AM doesn’t really change anything for One Direction; it's simply another slick set of pop songs designed to strike a chord with their teenage fanbase and win over a few older fans along the way.
  12. The New York Times
    Nov 12, 2015
    40
    Made in the A.M. is much the same, rootless and vague even when it lands on a clear style, like the Coldplay-esque “Infinity,” or “Never Enough,” a wacky number with intense a cappella gimmickry and exuberant mid-1980s drums and horns that recall, of all things, Huey Lewis and the News.... The music is too banal to support exceptional singing.

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#39 Most Shared Album of 2015

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User Score
6.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 504 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 338 out of 504
  2. Mixed: 34 out of 504
  3. Negative: 132 out of 504
  1. yoitsivy
    Nov 13, 2015
    10
    This album is absolutely brilliant. Their sound has really changed and their lyrics are so beautifully written. These boys aren't "bubblegumThis album is absolutely brilliant. Their sound has really changed and their lyrics are so beautifully written. These boys aren't "bubblegum pop" anymore and they have totally proved that with this album. People should definitely have a listen.… Full Review »
  2. Sadblee
    Nov 14, 2015
    3
    Es hora de que One Direction empiece a cambiar sus formulas, necesitan nuevo estilo y nuevos sonidos. Todas las canciones suenan a lo que hanEs hora de que One Direction empiece a cambiar sus formulas, necesitan nuevo estilo y nuevos sonidos. Todas las canciones suenan a lo que han venido haciendo desde que salieron de TXF UK. Honestamente no sé como sus fans no se cansan de escuchar más de lo mismo durante todo estos años. Monótono.… Full Review »
  3. Iojhug
    Nov 13, 2015
    0
    It's funny all of these groupies are putting a 10 even if they have heard 2 songs of the album. Enjoy your boys band, and your bad taste inIt's funny all of these groupies are putting a 10 even if they have heard 2 songs of the album. Enjoy your boys band, and your bad taste in music though.… Full Review »
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