Mind of Mine
by ZAYN
  • Record Label: RCA
  • Release Date: Mar 25, 2016
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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1008 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 787 out of 1008
  2. Mixed: 61 out of 1008
  3. Negative: 160 out of 1008
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  1. ahmedimran
    May 26, 2016
    1
    To be honest ZAYN was better of with One Direction! His solo career will NOT last too long. These type of songs does not suit him. He has a good voice but he is definitely misusing it! His music videos are very boring and so is his album! He even just got luck with Pillowtalk! Through out the entire album he is talking about sex. This album is extremely disappointing and is one of the mostTo be honest ZAYN was better of with One Direction! His solo career will NOT last too long. These type of songs does not suit him. He has a good voice but he is definitely misusing it! His music videos are very boring and so is his album! He even just got luck with Pillowtalk! Through out the entire album he is talking about sex. This album is extremely disappointing and is one of the most disappointing albums of 2016!… Expand
  2. nanijoyce
    Mar 26, 2016
    1
    It's just an album where mostly talks about girls and sex nothing else. His voice is good but Pillow Talk is the best music in any way. It is just a little okay.
  3. OurEntity
    Mar 28, 2016
    0
    Not a single song that I liked. Every song on the album sounded almost like the one before it. I hope his next album is better. Was nice to see that he put quite a few songs on the album.
  4. MatRevo
    Mar 26, 2016
    0
    This is so boring af all of the songs sound the same. I'm not giving it another listen. I just hope he changes his music style on his next album. Or he can just go back to One Direction.
  5. DutyCritic
    Mar 25, 2016
    0
    Zayn Malik holds no uniqueness in this album. He sounds like a copy of Chris Brown and The Weeknd. Each song sounds almost identical and the songs are quite boring. They are all pop ballads that hold no uniqueness. The album is very overrated for its mediocrity.
  6. senhora
    Mar 25, 2016
    0
    Eu nem ouvi essa porcaria e nem pretendo, mas já imagino como deve ser esse CD: uma versão baixa renda das músicas do Frank Ocean, The Weeknd, Kanye West.... enfim. Zikayn Malikungunya você é um lixo, um mentiroso, traiu uma nação, um movimento. Você vai viver na sombra de Pillowtalk eternamente, pois tudo o que você lançar será flop. Esse álbum é um lixo, sua voz é um lixo, suas músicasEu nem ouvi essa porcaria e nem pretendo, mas já imagino como deve ser esse CD: uma versão baixa renda das músicas do Frank Ocean, The Weeknd, Kanye West.... enfim. Zikayn Malikungunya você é um lixo, um mentiroso, traiu uma nação, um movimento. Você vai viver na sombra de Pillowtalk eternamente, pois tudo o que você lançar será flop. Esse álbum é um lixo, sua voz é um lixo, suas músicas são um lixo, tudo é um lixo. LIXO TOTAL! Deixo aqui o meu zero.… Expand
  7. christinafil
    Mar 26, 2016
    0
    So unoriginal and boring. All songs are alike. I've been waiting for this album for so long. So dissapointed in Zayn. And, yes it does sound like the Weeknd!
  8. musicsnob1298
    May 12, 2017
    0
    Some songs are good and stand out, however I found that overall the album was quite dull and hard to finish. I believe he has a great voice, and I'm looking forward to see what he continues to do. But I guess this album just isn't my cup of tea.
  9. FreddieKing
    May 14, 2017
    0
    Zayn wished he was Drake. Too bad he aint that good. Props for trying to be drake though but zayn will never be successful as drake. He should have stayed in 1D where he belongs and his level.
  10. archiekins1309
    Aug 20, 2018
    0
    expectionally bland, the lead single might seem catchy and classy but the album doesn't have a strong spot at all, not even once.
  11. Preste
    May 26, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. HuhuhuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuUuuuuuuuuu… Expand
  12. luciaaasmith
    Sep 30, 2020
    0
    Mmm... This didn’t work for me, his second album “Icarus Falls” is definitely more enjoyable.
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69

Generally favorable reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21
  1. AllMusic
    May 12, 2017
    70
    His vocal skills help pave over the (rare) moments when the lyrics seem a bit juvenile or the sound feels a little too familiar, and help make Mind of Mine an impressive debut. It's music he couldn't have made with One Direction and while it may not be breaking any new ground, it's new for him and he's talented enough to make that interesting for anyone who likes well-made pop music.
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  2. PopMatters
    May 11, 2016
    80
    Mind of Mine leaps right over anything on Justified and carves a path of its own. Next decade’s boybands will doubtless provoke discussion on which of them will break out like this, which one will be a Zayn.
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  3. The New York Times
    Apr 6, 2016
    60
    Throughout this album, Mr. Malik opts for a low-octane approach, with varying success.
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