• Record Label: Columbia
  • Release Date: Nov 13, 2015
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  1. Nov 17, 2015
    7
    One Direction's 5th album "Made in the a.m." is either their swan song or pre-hiatus treat. Whichever of those it ends up being, it certainly plays like a swan song. The mood is all subdued pop-rock torch songs, with the occasional dash of bounce to speed things up a tad. A bit more variety would have served them better, but they manage to wring some catchy moments out of this approachOne Direction's 5th album "Made in the a.m." is either their swan song or pre-hiatus treat. Whichever of those it ends up being, it certainly plays like a swan song. The mood is all subdued pop-rock torch songs, with the occasional dash of bounce to speed things up a tad. A bit more variety would have served them better, but they manage to wring some catchy moments out of this approach even so.

    Not a group to fix what isn't broken, they wisely stick with long time musician/producer/collaborators Julian Bunetta & John Ryan. This time around, they are still lost in the 80's, but the influence they're wearing on their sleeves is telegraphed straight out of a Don Henley ballad, or more often Bryan Adams in full blown super-schlock slow croon mode. They even throw in a dash of Coldplay-aping skyscraping sounds on "Infinity." Even as they raise the roof up, the mood drops right back into subdued and mellow territory with "If I could fly" which is emblematic of the main problem with this disc. 1D have always managed to expand beyond the usual boy band formula - primarily because they've steered well clear of the pop R&B / new jack swing sounds that were favored by groups like Backstreet Boys, N'Sync and the like. The trouble here is that almost every single song is built to be a crowd-pleasing swooner. One of those songs where if it were played live, every lighter (or these days, every cell phone) would go up as the crowd swayed along to the music. It isn't to say they can't do these songs well - when it comes to sugar-packed bubble gum pop injected with just enough pop rock grit to keep it from sounding too over-the-top sweet, 1D and their collaborators have the recipe for that style of pop down to a science.

    Just as on Four, they often telegraph their influences in music that blurs the line between homage and copycat moves - but really, when it works well, such as on "What A Feeling" (Tango In The Night era Fleetwood Mac, anyone?) it sounds good enough that most would be hard pressed to worry about it.

    And stepping away from talk of their influences for a moment - album highlight is certainly "Love you goodbye" which plays as a [possibly] intentional sequel-song to "Spaces" off their last album. It's sad-sack power balladry at its finest, with just the right amount of power-ballad guitar embellishment to really drive the feeling home.

    What's missing is [again] the variety. On "Four" there were more sprightly numbers to liven up the proceedings, from "No Control" to the so-catchy-it-hurts "Change Your Ticket." Here, those moments are few and far between ("Temporary Fix" is a welcome respite from the slow croon numbers) but they aren't slotted in often enough to change things up quite often enough. It feels like the remaining 4 members of 1D treated this too much like a going away album, and in doing so made polished boy-band pop rock that forgets to be energetic for much of the album. Bunetta & Ryan manage to spin up catchy instrumentation for their voices still, sure - but the spark just isn't there. Perhaps a sign they would benefit from a break, and perhaps trying to stretch beyond their boundaries a bit - including the potential for doing solo work without the crutch of their long time collaborators.

    "Made in the a.m." is 1D doing what they do well and still trying to stretch beyond the sounds that made them.
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  2. Nov 14, 2015
    7
    The album is not bad, but it is the same as the previous ones, always the same music for all albums, which makes the band a somewhat repetitive thing, and this album remains an empty album in the career of One Direction ...
  3. Aug 31, 2020
    7
    As their last album this one continues the trend of their completely polished sound and exploring new territory lyrically. Their voices sound as good as ever.
  4. Feb 5, 2016
    9
    Finalmente a 1D fez algo que não "atingisse ou se dirigisse" apenas para uma determinada faixa-etária, "Infinity" é a minha favorita, "Perfect" também é uma das melhores, "History" foi uma ótima escolha de single, eu amo "Drag Me Down" mas tem algumas faixas do álbum que realmente eu não consigo "engolir", "Temporary Fix", "Long Way Down", e "Wolves". Mas apesar de tudo, é a melhor era daFinalmente a 1D fez algo que não "atingisse ou se dirigisse" apenas para uma determinada faixa-etária, "Infinity" é a minha favorita, "Perfect" também é uma das melhores, "History" foi uma ótima escolha de single, eu amo "Drag Me Down" mas tem algumas faixas do álbum que realmente eu não consigo "engolir", "Temporary Fix", "Long Way Down", e "Wolves". Mas apesar de tudo, é a melhor era da banda, por isso a minha nota é 9. Expand
  5. Apr 12, 2016
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Nice to see that all of the boys took part in the writing process. Particular special mention to If I Could Fly. Good vocals. Interesting to see the solo work from them. Expand
  6. Jun 13, 2016
    8
    This is my first One Direction album. It was stunning. I never imagined such an album form these boys. Anyway, the boys rock! "If I Could Fly" and "I Want to Write You a Song" are literally the best songs.
    Favourite tracks - I Want to Write You a Song, If I Could Fly, Hey Angel, History, End of the Day, Olivia, A.M., Walking in the Wind.
  7. May 14, 2017
    10
    its definitely better than the last album. I like this as much as I like Midnight Memories. It was growing on me and I love that they're pushing to edgier sound
  8. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    really great pop music all slaps definitely worth the listen actually some really good writing on here
  9. Dec 3, 2019
    8
    One of the best of them, much more mature than the previous ones, with great lyrics and great melodies.
  10. Feb 27, 2020
    10
    melhor album da 1d four pq choras???? pa* no ** desses criticos eu em (sdds zayn)
  11. Jul 12, 2020
    9
    Haters are wrong. An amazing album to leave with. Bomb singles (except perfect. i can't support her) and even better other songs.
  12. Aug 3, 2020
    10
    This record is much more personal and interesting than One Direction's other four albums. The lyrics is something more mature and unique.
  13. Nov 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Even though this is their last album before take a break and it's obviously, that is a goodbye album but in this album we see and feel the boy's feeling through it is definitely the band best album Expand
  14. Dec 3, 2020
    10
    great álbum perfect songs not even a single skip the vocals are amazing the boys had a lot of trouble and I think it's one of the best's
  15. Mar 29, 2021
    10
    Their last album is such a masterpiece,and it's not even a pity that they broke up, because their solo projects are still luchesh
  16. Apr 15, 2021
    10
    ¡Es asombroso! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️¡Es asombroso! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
  17. 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 "bubblegum pop" anymore and they have totally proved that with this album. People should definitely have a listen.
  18. Nov 13, 2015
    10
    A oned evolui muito desde o Four, esse álbum é diferente de tudo o que eles já fizeram, eles sempre estão evoluindo e com o MITAM não foi diferente. O MITAM é aqueles álbuns que uma hora você pode estar dançando uma baladinha e em outra chorando vendo a chuva pela janela.
    Só não digo que é o melhor álbum porque o melhor álbum ainda está por vir.
    Reis, pisaram como sempre.
  19. Nov 13, 2015
    10
    Really good album. There are no specific subjects for the album, the songs talk about everything, since missing someone, to boys in clubs. The vocals are really good, they have improved so much these years. Really proud.
  20. Nov 13, 2015
    10
    Amazing album, amazing vocals, amazing lyrics. They've worked really hard on it and I just love it so much. With more maturity from One Direction, ome songs do you remember much in the 80s. My favorite songs on Made in the A.M are "Perfect", "History", "End of the Day", "What a Feeling", "Love You Goodbye", "Temporary Fix" and "AM".
  21. Nov 13, 2015
    9
    Amazing work! Each song sounds fresh and exciting! The lyrics are great. Boys have grown in terms of music, it can be seen. No doubt the 10 10!
    These songs get stuck for a long time in my playlist.
  22. Nov 13, 2015
    10
    Melhor album na minha opinião, mais amadurecimento nas músicas, muito gostoso de se ouvir, Olivia tem uma coisa que me faz querer ouvir mais e mais, A.M. também, ambas as músicas são minhas preferidas :)
  23. Nov 13, 2015
    10
    Seriously this is their best record to date ! I can't get enough of these songs ! they're all so so good and they reach a whole new level, it's an old style but modern at the same time ! And in addition it has this rock influence ! this is a total buzz
  24. Nov 13, 2015
    10
    Their sounds is much more mature, the lyrics are amazing; all the songs are so different from each other. Most of the album was written by them. I don't care if it will debut at #1 on Billboard 200 or not, this album was made for us, fans, and we just have to love it and be here for our boys! No competition, just enjoy the music...
  25. Nov 13, 2015
    10
    Um álbum fabuloso, que mostra a sua evolução em todos os aspectos, seja, liricamente, vocalmente, é definitivamente a mais pura obra-prima da carreira, que demonstra o quão talentosos são e prova para aqueles que os subestimaram, a capacidade que eles tem como artistas!
  26. Nov 13, 2015
    10
    O álbum é muito bom, eles mostraram que realmente tem potencial, e isso é ótimo, talento não falta a eles, e eles realmente fizeram esse álbum de coração, não pra vender e nem nada e sim pra agradar as fãs e mostrar o seu potencial antes de dar uma pausa.
  27. Nov 20, 2015
    10
    they grow up so fast!! This album is so different from the others! best album of them and I hope these scores up because they deserve more than 65, they work so hard to do it! Justin Bieber's new album is not good as One Direction! Just Saying....
  28. Nov 15, 2015
    10
    Everyone is saying how similar the album is so much similiar to the others but if you've ever actually listened to any of them, you can tell how different it is.
  29. Nov 13, 2015
    10
    This album is just so good I don't even know how to say it properly. Anyone who is rating 0 without even listening to it (just because they're a boy band).. Well, that's your loss. You don't have to be a fan to enjoy this album or at least a few songs! It's just stupid, no one wants your negativity anyway. Back to the album, they really did a great job, if you haven't, take a moment toThis album is just so good I don't even know how to say it properly. Anyone who is rating 0 without even listening to it (just because they're a boy band).. Well, that's your loss. You don't have to be a fan to enjoy this album or at least a few songs! It's just stupid, no one wants your negativity anyway. Back to the album, they really did a great job, if you haven't, take a moment to listen to it, it won't be wasted time! Expand
  30. Nov 13, 2015
    10
    Este álbum debe tener mayor reconocimiento que todos sus álbumes, de verdad, personalmente creo que ha madurado demasiado, su estilo musical ha cambiado y sus líricas son hermosas, álbum perfecto.
  31. Nov 13, 2015
    9
    This album is hard to dislike. It is mix of the songs with different styles. You will find songs that will blow your mind for sure. First time i can't say what's my favorite track, bc there a lot of great songs: lyrics, music, vocals are so good. They are trying something new and i totally like it! They did a really great job. It sounds mature and kinda not mainstream. This album isThis album is hard to dislike. It is mix of the songs with different styles. You will find songs that will blow your mind for sure. First time i can't say what's my favorite track, bc there a lot of great songs: lyrics, music, vocals are so good. They are trying something new and i totally like it! They did a really great job. It sounds mature and kinda not mainstream. This album is totally deserve a listen. And probably few times, bc some of the songs growing with every listen. I hope it is not last album from 1D. And i hope people will see more in them than just another boy band. One Direction is doing good music that makes a lot of people happy. They deserve to be recognized because they are talented singers and very professional (+ they are nice and kind people). Well done, boys! Expand
  32. Nov 13, 2015
    10
    Made in the A.M. is AMAZING. I think that they've worked really hard on it and I just love it so much!! It is really really good!!! I'm going to miss the boys so much and I hope that they have a great break!
  33. Nov 13, 2015
    10
    is a really good album, with more maturity from one direction, a set of melodies on vocals, it's amazing the new tactic was in their lives, some songs do you remember much in the 80s
  34. Nov 13, 2015
    10
    Meu Deus, o que foi isso? melhor álbum da carreira. Estou indignado com esse 40 que a NYT deu pra essa bíblia do pop teen. Produções ótimas, letras mais maduras, ritmos diferentes isso torna o MITAM o melhor álbum da 1D.
  35. Nov 13, 2015
    10
    HINÁRIO, conseguiu superar o FOUR, espero q continuem assim, se superando a cada ano. MELHOR ÁLBUM DA CARREIRA SIM. n sei pq a nyt deu essa nota horrorosa, o álbum está maravilhoso.
  36. Nov 13, 2015
    10
    AMAZING ! I'm not even a fan, I streamed the album on spotify out of curiosity, and this was seriously the best decision I've made in a while, immediately bought it. Forget for a moment that it's One Direction and you'll really like it, stop underestimating these amazing artists, I just realized how underrated they are ! Olivia and End of the day are my jams !
  37. Nov 13, 2015
    10
    best album of 2015. Full of amazing songs, it was worth it to wait for MITAM. It deserve to sell more than 4kk and get the #1 at bb200. Temporary fix is amaaazing, Never enough somebody helps meeeeeeeeeeee
  38. Nov 16, 2015
    10
    Amei esse album lacrador, melhor album de 2015. Bem, vale muito a pena ouvir e comprar, pois tem composições ótimas, sonoridade boa, hits e tudo :)
  39. Nov 30, 2015
    10
    de longe é o melhor álbum da carreira deles, não tem uma música enjoativa, todas são verdadeiros hinos, só acho que esse álbum deveria ter pelos menos 5 singles, entre eles what a felling. :)
  40. Nov 13, 2015
    10
    Album great, mature , incredible lyrics, the melody well executed , it proves the musical evolution of One Direction, in my prefridas are " Drag Me Down" ," Perfect " and " History" .
  41. Nov 15, 2015
    10
    This is an amazing album, with incredible lyrics and vocals, they show maturity like never before. I'm so **** proud of them all. Slay the haters, kings.
  42. Nov 15, 2015
    10
    This album is definitely the best by One Direction. Their sound has become more mature and the lyrics more meaningful. People should definitely give this album a shot and shouldn't just discard it because it's by One Direction. They've come a long way since their first album and they can only get better.
  43. Nov 14, 2015
    8
    I'm a casual pop listener and I found this a surprisingly good listen. At first, I did not have high hopes for it because I wasn't a fan of "Four" and I thought the lead single"Drag Me Down" was edgy but rather boring, while followup "Perfect" was catchy but a little too generic. But the rest of the songs in the album proved me wrong. The retro-influenced touches here and there gave theI'm a casual pop listener and I found this a surprisingly good listen. At first, I did not have high hopes for it because I wasn't a fan of "Four" and I thought the lead single"Drag Me Down" was edgy but rather boring, while followup "Perfect" was catchy but a little too generic. But the rest of the songs in the album proved me wrong. The retro-influenced touches here and there gave the whole album an identity and a freshness which I did not find in their previous albums. It's true that the core melodies may still be the same and reminiscent of their previous songs, but here, they were careful to present them in creative, surprising, and fun ways. It's the first pop album I listened to since "1989" which caught my attention from start to finish. It made me smile. Expand
  44. Nov 15, 2015
    10
    yaaaaaasss kings, serve dem bops, my faves r wat a feeeling, wolves nd temporary sex oops (hii) fix. If i could fly is larry af nd end of the day has that LGBT frendly chorus, slay u gay icons. I pray to god u beat trashstin bieber, he has some bops but with dat attitude he aint gettin my coins. bye
  45. Nov 18, 2015
    10
    Made In The A.M. stands strong next to previous releases Four and Midnight Memories, though it’s not quite as cohesive as the pop masterpiece Take Me Home. Highlights include What A Feeling, Walking In The Wind, Olivia, Drag Me Down, Home and If I Could Fly. The band all bring their own individual personalities to the mix and, while they always come together beautifully, it will beMade In The A.M. stands strong next to previous releases Four and Midnight Memories, though it’s not quite as cohesive as the pop masterpiece Take Me Home. Highlights include What A Feeling, Walking In The Wind, Olivia, Drag Me Down, Home and If I Could Fly. The band all bring their own individual personalities to the mix and, while they always come together beautifully, it will be interesting to see what a two year break from life on the road will do to invigorate their lyrical content and sound as a group. There’s no doubt that Made in the A.M. is at its strongest when the boys tap into their emotional side. If this is them at their most exhausted and worn out, people better be ready for refreshed and rested 1D. Made In The A.M is significant in how conclusive it isn’t. It fully intends to welcome newer (more mature) listeners with a string of tributes to yesteryear’s greatest hits, while reflecting on the good times shared with dedicated fans who have yet to experience a 1D hiatus. Their lyrics find elegance in their simplicity and prove that One Direction’s knack for the understated is their greatest musical weapon. One Direction’s songwriting is their strongest creative trait, and biggest advantage compared to past boy bands, so writing informed by a life actually lived outside of fame should make for an amazing sixth album. Made In The A.M. will tide us over just fine until then. (BreatheHeavy.com) Expand
  46. Nov 22, 2015
    10
    You should let your prejudice aside and take a chance on this album. The music and the boys matured incredibly, you will be really surprised with the songs. Even if you don't usually like One Direction, give it a listen. Really proud of them!
  47. Nov 23, 2015
    10
    1d are always making GOOD songs, and giving a f*ck about what people think and charts. they care about their fans and their opinions, that's why the album is good. learn, jb and beliebers. just watch and learn.
  48. Nov 23, 2015
    10
    Their best album yet. It shows how well their sound has developed and matured. The solo distribution is much better than their singles. The track list has a lot of variety
  49. Nov 23, 2015
    10
    This album is miles better than anything they've ever done. The lyric, composition, and vocals are undeniably strong. So impressive. It will make you rethink what kind of band One Direction is. This is great music I can promise you that. I can't say enough how impressed I am. What surprise me is that the songs are clearly not made for the radio or to fit a trend. This is music that makes you feel.
  50. Nov 26, 2015
    9
    This album proves that One Direction has really matured. The lyrics are really deep, especially in one of the tracks called "A.M.". The tracks are really catchy it selves. I would really recommended this album to anyone that loves Pop music with old school tones and rock influences. Recommended tracks: What A Feeling, Olivia, Never Enough, Wolves, History, Temporary Fix, and A.M..
  51. Dec 2, 2015
    10
    Um album que mostra um amadurecimento que veio sendo mostrado desde o "Four", ao mesmo tempo tendo vários momentos que lembram o maior album deles em vendas "Midnight Memories". Vale muito a pena ouvir sem pré-julgamentos, pois é muito bom.
  52. Jan 3, 2016
    10
    Adorei , melhor álbum da carreira deles se superaram mesmo com a saída de dos um integrante . As composições são ótimas e passam uma mensagem por trás delas , ótima evolução da parte deles .
  53. Feb 13, 2017
    7
    VAO TOMAR NO CU DE VOCÊS SUAS BELIEBERS, O ALBUM É BOM ASSIM, VOCES QUE TAO COM FOGO NO RABO PORRA, E DAI QUE O PURPOSE VENDEU MAIS? NINGUEM AGUENTA ALBUM DE REMIX DO IDOLO DE VOCÊS
  54. Nov 13, 2015
    10
    Made in the a.m. is a much more well constructed album lyrically. It's fun, thoughtful, and I think more personal then their last album four. I think One Direction is highly underrated as a group and a lot of that I believe is because there is a prejudice toward "Boy Bands" and because of this critics are less inclined to give a honest review of their music. The critics come acrossMade in the a.m. is a much more well constructed album lyrically. It's fun, thoughtful, and I think more personal then their last album four. I think One Direction is highly underrated as a group and a lot of that I believe is because there is a prejudice toward "Boy Bands" and because of this critics are less inclined to give a honest review of their music. The critics come across antagonizing, condescending, and down right nasty. But I've run through many reviews throughout the Internet from Their Fourth album "Four" which was favorably reviewed and their current album which has been well received from critics (albeit in the form of a bank handed compliment while giving the album three- four stars). So I don't know what the deal is but I think it boils down to taste in music, disdain for their young fan base (despite the fact they have a large adult fan base as well) and lack of integrity. So I'm here to say take a listen to all of their albums starting with Midnight Memories, Four, and their current "hit" album Made in the a.m. Don't read into any of the reviews or take them too seriously including the good reviews, because ultimately it boils down to what feels good to you, and what moves you. This band is never going to be given an honest review or a fair review because many of the reviews come from people who are anti-pop, who get off on inciting a negative reaction to their younger fan base just to bring traffic to their gossip site.
    Made in the a.m. is a throw back to the 80's a era they seem to be drawn to which is perfect for me because I grew up on 80's music, and to me it's still the best era for music which is why so many artist today are sampling are attempting to duplicate that era's sound. I like the breezy laid back feel of this album, and apparently so do others who have never listened to their music, don't know who they are, but have somehow found their way to this album because of the on-line hoopla created by the gossip sites pitting their album against Justin Bieber's albums. I've heard Justin's album and personally it wasn't my cup of tea, but it's been given the same reviews as One Directions, so again it all boils down to what kind of music you're drawn to. My favorite songs on Made in the a.m. are Perfect, Drag me Down, long way down, Olivia, walking in the wind, a.m. What a feeling, Love you goodbye, If I could fly, temporary fix, and History. Why these songs, because they all remind me of the music I grew up. Sue me, I'm a sucker for Nostalgia also, their voices sound amazing on this album. Vocally they all sound great individually and in harmony.
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  55. Nov 13, 2015
    10
    Thought provoking for fans - it is a cyptic maze of lyrics which will have people wondering how much is factual from experience or just creative liberty. Stand outs are Drag Me Down - If I could fly and Love you Goodbye for me. Easy album to listen too - alot of genres used in the production.
  56. Nov 13, 2015
    10
    Such an amazing album, by far the best they've ever released. Every single song is so beautifully written and you can tell that they are extremely proud of it. This album was put out because they genuinely want to make music and want their fans to be proud, not just for the money or to get high up on the charts. It's impossible to dislike this album. The music is beautiful and their voicesSuch an amazing album, by far the best they've ever released. Every single song is so beautifully written and you can tell that they are extremely proud of it. This album was put out because they genuinely want to make music and want their fans to be proud, not just for the money or to get high up on the charts. It's impossible to dislike this album. The music is beautiful and their voices are perfect, perfect album to put out before their break. They completely disregard the view of a stereotypical boyband. Expand
  57. Nov 13, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. HINARIOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO melhor album da carreira, conseguiu empatar com o Midnight Memories, espero que continuem assim Expand
  58. Nov 14, 2015
    10
    El mejor album del año, creo que 1d mostro nuevos estilos masmaduros, mejores letras, es un album perfecto,y la mejores canciones, love you, goodbye, if i could fly, son perfectas dios.
  59. Nov 13, 2015
    10
    Melhor album da carreira simmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm. Não tem uma musica enjoativa!!!!!!!!
    Hinário!!!!!!1!!!!!!!
  60. Nov 14, 2015
    10
    This album is very different from the boys I'm not even a fan of them but theres no denying this album isn't incredible. It's aimed toward older audiences and it's working they do not sound like bubblegum pop they sound more mature considering the fact the influences came from the beatles maroon5 Frank Ocean and others. I promise you that it's amazing coming from a 33 year old
  61. Nov 14, 2015
    10
    JB fans putting Bad reviews here, So laughable, Me encantó, realmente inspirador, Amé cada canción, Este album es realmente maduro y muy bien hecho, La construccion tanto musical como vocal no deja espacio para malas criticas, ellos merecen un descanso, y con este album prueban no solo su versatilidad de genero a genero si no su manera tan unica de guiar cada cancióny divertirse con elJB fans putting Bad reviews here, So laughable, Me encantó, realmente inspirador, Amé cada canción, Este album es realmente maduro y muy bien hecho, La construccion tanto musical como vocal no deja espacio para malas criticas, ellos merecen un descanso, y con este album prueban no solo su versatilidad de genero a genero si no su manera tan unica de guiar cada cancióny divertirse con el producto final, Well done 1D Expand
  62. Nov 15, 2015
    10
    Lo mejor lo mejor lo mejor! Las que ponen que no les gusta son beliebers que no aceptan que 4 grandiosos chicos han realizado un mejor trabajo que Bieber. Maduren , por favor. No vengan a molestar y a sabotear esto.
  63. Nov 15, 2015
    10
    Sin duda ahora uno de mis discos favoritos, el ritmo es bueno y un poco mas maduro, las canciones y el significado me gustan mucho. Es absolutamente brillante.
  64. Nov 16, 2015
    10
    I like this album so much, it doesn't sound repetitive and boring like Justin's new album, I really like it, and i will buy it, good job One Direction (:
  65. Nov 23, 2015
    8
    Bordered between a 7 and a 8 for me. Having picked up the Deluxe edition, out of the 17 songs, I truly enjoyed 13 of them, varying from good to amazing songs. The album provides some good mix between up tempo and ballad, although the subject matter is normally the same, very few artists stray away from this formula to begin with. Between What a Feeling, Love you Goodbye, Infinity and EndBordered between a 7 and a 8 for me. Having picked up the Deluxe edition, out of the 17 songs, I truly enjoyed 13 of them, varying from good to amazing songs. The album provides some good mix between up tempo and ballad, although the subject matter is normally the same, very few artists stray away from this formula to begin with. Between What a Feeling, Love you Goodbye, Infinity and End of the Day, they've got many hits. Very good album, if it ends up being the final one. Expand
  66. Dec 14, 2015
    7
    Dont expect anything groundbreaking or new but as far as commercial music goes this is actually pretty enjoyable. Plenty of tracks that could stand as strong singles on their own, although at times it does get a bit too cheesy.
  67. Dec 31, 2015
    8
    Midnight Memories and Four were audio proof that the band was transitioning their music genre. Made in The AM finally pulls this transition off well. What A Feeling, End Of The Day and Wolves - genius.
  68. May 21, 2021
    7
    The songs on this album are magnificent but they are still similar to his previous works. In this work songs like "Olivia" and "Infinity" are majestic and stand out, but they do not stop sounding similar to some of their previous works.
  69. Dec 11, 2020
    7
    This is an album that showed a lot more maturity in the lyrics and in the sound proving that they could be more than just pretty faces singing hits. Though there were some flaws, I think they could've been overcome with time and more music.
  70. May 18, 2022
    10
    I absolutely loved 1D before they broke up like when they songs together and seeing as this was the last album it brings tears because I ended up forgetting about them and seeing these were some of their last songs it was amazing
Metascore
65

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 11
  2. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Nov 16, 2015
    50
    Instead of making a One Direction farewell album, they made a Take That comeback album.