• Record Label: Columbia
  • Release Date: Nov 13, 2015
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6.8

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  1. 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
  2. Jan 25, 2022
    3
    from the first moments of the infectious lead single(also the first music video taken at nasa) ''drag me down'' you hear a band just realizing their power not in fame but in the quality of their music. it was a looming realty o disbandment that when announced made ''made in the a.m'' an exciting goodbye. there is something impressive about how they manage to grasp the duality of theirfrom the first moments of the infectious lead single(also the first music video taken at nasa) ''drag me down'' you hear a band just realizing their power not in fame but in the quality of their music. it was a looming realty o disbandment that when announced made ''made in the a.m'' an exciting goodbye. there is something impressive about how they manage to grasp the duality of their sound which is fusing oldies rock with 90's nsyc boy band pop but here they add an airiness to it such as the fantastic Harry lead ''wolves'' and ''walking in the wind''. one direction always manage impressive singles such as ''perfect'' which gives a romantic trsy a old timey Hollywood treatment. there is a ring of finality throughout that can play as relief at some parts as they experiment more with their sound such ''olivia's'' baritones or ''hey angel's'' near glam rock pallet. but ultimately they regress to their comfort zones like ''i want to write you a song'' humiliating insincerity(instant skip) or ''love you goodbye's'' unoriginal production and lyrics. even so not a disappointing album, but remains as inoffensive as heir discography will seemingly ever be. Expand
  3. Oct 16, 2021
    0
    This is what happens when you let H*rry Styl*s write the most of the album: boring. It sounds awful without Zayn's vocals. Worst One Direction album.
  4. 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.
  5. Apr 15, 2021
    10
    ¡Es asombroso! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️¡Es asombroso! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
  6. 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
  7. 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.
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. 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.
  13. Feb 27, 2020
    10
    melhor album da 1d four pq choras???? pa* no ** desses criticos eu em (sdds zayn)
  14. Jan 27, 2020
    4
    This album is better than FOUR (thank god) but not as good as their first 3 albums. No lie, MITAM sounds like a compilation of remastered unreleased songs from the 4 previous albums. This album lacks originality. There’s NO growth. Every song (except Drag Me Down, Perfect, Olivia, What A Feeling & Never Enough. 5/17 tracks) sound EXACTLY the same as every other song on the 4 previousThis album is better than FOUR (thank god) but not as good as their first 3 albums. No lie, MITAM sounds like a compilation of remastered unreleased songs from the 4 previous albums. This album lacks originality. There’s NO growth. Every song (except Drag Me Down, Perfect, Olivia, What A Feeling & Never Enough. 5/17 tracks) sound EXACTLY the same as every other song on the 4 previous albums. Don’t get me wrong, most of the album is great but it lacks originality which isn’t a good thing. Artists are supposed to evolve with their music not stay in the same place. This is why the GP couldn’t take them seriously anymore. I started not taking them seriously when FOUR dropped. Drag Me Down is their best single for so many reasons and I was expecting the album to sound similar to it or have tracks that are better. But there weren’t. I don’t blame Zayn for not caring for MITAM. It’s understandable. Nothing changed when he left and you’d think it would. Expand
  15. Dec 3, 2019
    8
    One of the best of them, much more mature than the previous ones, with great lyrics and great melodies.
  16. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    really great pop music all slaps definitely worth the listen actually some really good writing on here
  17. 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
  18. May 13, 2017
    0
    sound as **** without zayn ...the one direction has ended .....hope they never come back .....all the songs are bad and lyrical not that good as compare to other one direction albums
  19. Feb 16, 2017
    6
    Since Midnight Memories I have been quite a fan of this band. Well, I am not so into them but I actually found out that their music is not bad at all and, from time to time, I like to listen to some of their songs. On this album, they lost the best voice they had. I am not going to lie, I am a big stan of Zayn's voice - it's amazing - and now I feel the band is missing something. But theySince Midnight Memories I have been quite a fan of this band. Well, I am not so into them but I actually found out that their music is not bad at all and, from time to time, I like to listen to some of their songs. On this album, they lost the best voice they had. I am not going to lie, I am a big stan of Zayn's voice - it's amazing - and now I feel the band is missing something. But they still have a lot to show, they still sound good together and I think they are even lyrically better - a bit. It's a pity that they 'broke up' because I was ready to hear more of their music (and I also think that apart from Zayn, they are not solo material) Expand
  20. 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
  21. Nov 21, 2016
    6
    as it turns out, one direction might actually be a better band with just 4 members, and less distracting voices and more spotlight to those remaining to create familiarity. it's too bad this will be their only album using this formula, it's their best in a while.
  22. 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.
  23. Jun 6, 2016
    4
    [ENGLISH ] This album is the same than the others One Direction's albums. I liked the pasts albums a little, but this album, without the Zayn Malik's voice is so bad. One Direction needs to improve their music.

    [ESPAÑOL] Este álbum es el mismo que los demás álbumes de One Direction. Me han gustado los álbumes pasados un poco, pero este álbum, sin la voz de Zayn Malik es muy malo. One
    [ENGLISH ] This album is the same than the others One Direction's albums. I liked the pasts albums a little, but this album, without the Zayn Malik's voice is so bad. One Direction needs to improve their music.

    [ESPAÑOL] Este álbum es el mismo que los demás álbumes de One Direction. Me han gustado los álbumes pasados un poco, pero este álbum, sin la voz de Zayn Malik es muy malo. One Direction debe mejorar su música.
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  24. 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
  25. Mar 29, 2016
    4
    Meh, I actually listened to this album after listening to zayn's new one because I was impressed by that kid so just tried to check out if I was missing on these 4 guys as well but its safe to say Mr. Malik is the most talented of the group. This album is bland..not totally horrible..i liked "Walking in the wind" and that one beatles esque song and Drag Me Down is catchy but thats it. YeahMeh, I actually listened to this album after listening to zayn's new one because I was impressed by that kid so just tried to check out if I was missing on these 4 guys as well but its safe to say Mr. Malik is the most talented of the group. This album is bland..not totally horrible..i liked "Walking in the wind" and that one beatles esque song and Drag Me Down is catchy but thats it. Yeah these guys can sing but their music doesn't seem to improve with time. They should just break up already. Its about time. Expand
  26. Mar 25, 2016
    0
    Cheesy lyrics , weak vocals . Tomlinson is still irrelevant in the album , so predictable .
    I am sincerely sorry for all of you twelve-year-old girls who actually like One Direction, because you have NO TASTE IN MUSIC WHATSOEVER! Everything by One Direction or related to them is going to be crap. These four boys are the WORST PEOPLE IN THE WORLD for bringing crap like this into it. Please
    Cheesy lyrics , weak vocals . Tomlinson is still irrelevant in the album , so predictable .
    I am sincerely sorry for all of you twelve-year-old girls who actually like One Direction, because you have NO TASTE IN MUSIC WHATSOEVER! Everything by One Direction or related to them is going to be crap. These four boys are the WORST PEOPLE IN THE WORLD for bringing crap like this into it. Please girls, drop this, and go listen to AM and Up The Bracket. Please.
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  27. Mar 25, 2016
    1
    Made in the AM is overrated, mediocre, and lame. I wish their team wasn't influencing and buying out media outlets to write puff pieces favoring this dreck of an album. Zayn is sorely missed.
  28. Mar 25, 2016
    0
    An album where mostly all the songs sound exactly the same or are rip offs of previous hits by previous artists. There is a reason this album had low sales.
  29. Mar 9, 2016
    5
    Eu gosto dessa boyband. Mas depois de quatro álbuns quase iguais,esperava algo de novo. As letras são sempre as mesmas. Por outro lado , batidas e vocais melhoraram bastante.
  30. Feb 7, 2016
    0
    lixo lixooooo lixooooooooooooooooooooooo lixooooooooooooooooo meu deus q lixo aposto q quando o lixeiro passa esse album de merda se esconde pra não ser pego
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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.