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

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  1. Positive: 787 out of 1008
  2. Mixed: 61 out of 1008
  3. Negative: 160 out of 1008
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  1. mrose2012
    Mar 26, 2016
    10
    Honestly I am not in in One Direction's demographic but I have been waiting on Zayn's album since I heard his voice in one of their songs in about 2013. Mind of Mine is really good. My favorite tracks are " She, She Don't Love Me", Bright , Be Four , TIO, actually all of them . My only complaint is that " Flower " should have been longer. This is an excellent first album.
  2. mosey2013
    Mar 31, 2016
    10
    Love Mind Of.Mind . I am not a big 1D fan but I have always been impressed with Zayn's voice. All the songs are well produced, the vocals are soaring and nuanced and the lyrics change meaning with each listen. He should be proud of this album. I am very proud of him!!!!! I love " She Don't Love ME" Tio, Befour, Like I would, borderz, bright is my new favorite .
  3. jasnutter
    May 13, 2017
    10
    Very emotionally potent and carelessly sexy. Zayn showcases amazing vocal flair, skillfully incorporates influences from and elements of south asian music into his songs. Mind of mine is soulful, evocative and you feel all his longing, loss, at times apathy and confusion, and his quiet regrets. He's let out very deep and heavy emotional content but he has brilliant delivery of fun, sexyVery emotionally potent and carelessly sexy. Zayn showcases amazing vocal flair, skillfully incorporates influences from and elements of south asian music into his songs. Mind of mine is soulful, evocative and you feel all his longing, loss, at times apathy and confusion, and his quiet regrets. He's let out very deep and heavy emotional content but he has brilliant delivery of fun, sexy songs like She and Bright. Mind of mine speaks Zayn's mind with all his inspiring style, surprising and delightful turns of creativity, and his beautiful voice . An intimate and thrilling album.… Expand
  4. jogrands
    Mar 28, 2016
    10
    Melhor coisa que ela fez foi ir pra carreira solo. Uma sonoridade relaxante e intimista. Amei o álbum em geral, vocais, instrumentais, enfim, tudo está ótimo.
  5. fajnydamian
    Mar 29, 2016
    10
    I'm so **** happy Zayn released this album. For me it's perfect and I can't stop listening to this. It's one of my favourtie albums for sure. Zayn is my habibi.
  6. sassymah
    Mar 25, 2016
    10
    Mind if Mine is a beautiful album that deserves Grammy nominations. Don't listen to biased critics who are favoring the shady 1D machine. It is pure poetry and Zayn really displays his talent via a myriad of great bops like Drunk, Rear View, Befour as well as sings soulful ballads like Pillowtalk and Flower. This was such an amazing debut album.
  7. matheusbrigida
    Mar 25, 2016
    10
    MELHOR ÁLBUM, SOU MUITO ZQUAD SIM!!!! O álbum é um hinário sim, sair da 1D foi a melhor coisa que ele fez. Sonoridade ótima, uma música completa a outra, A MÚSICA EM ÁRABE FOI DEMAAAAAAAAAAAAIS. Eu poderia passar o dia todo elogiando o álbum
  8. yulinbarak2001
    May 26, 2017
    10
    El mejor álbum "R&B" del 2016, arrasando con sonidos únicos en su estilo, elegante y glamuroso como lo es "ZAYN". Un álbum que hay que apreciarlo como uno de los ex-actos mas importantes de integrantes de Boybands de la historia, por sus letras y este estilo tan característico como lo es su artista!
  9. tainara
    Mar 25, 2016
    10
    MELHOR ÁLBUM EVEEEEEEEEEER. Quero Drunk, Wrong, She, TIO, LIKE I WOULD, FOOL FOR YOU COMO SINGLES. Quero muitas performances, muitas high notes, pq ta demais esse álbum, Parabéns !!!
  10. witchswift
    Mar 25, 2016
    10
    album maravilhosoo pisou na discografia do 1dlixo, serio muito bom mesmoooooooooo um luxo de album, 1d could never, pisou nos lixossssssssssssssssssss
  11. oiagoabreu
    Nov 23, 2016
    10
    Oh my gosh! This album is perfect. Clean Lyrics and samples/grooves very well! The artist show an evolution after of your participation in the boy-band One Direction!
  12. KINGOFPOP21
    Mar 25, 2016
    10
    A fantastic album with good songs. ZAYN gave us what we were not waiting, when you listen to it you will buy the album, because it's fantastic. LIKE I WOULD, SHE, PILLOWTALK AND OTHERS SONGS ARE AMAAAAAAZING, THE WHOLE ALBUM IS PERFECT, BUY IT :)
  13. martaldo
    Mar 31, 2016
    10
    I think this is one of the most interesting debut of the past years. All the tracks flow like a stream of consciousness over wisely produced bases. It's a clear declaration of independece from the bubblegum pop and daddy rock vibes of his previous works with one direction. The interlude "intermission:flower" is one of the most beautiful and most important things of the year so far. HisI think this is one of the most interesting debut of the past years. All the tracks flow like a stream of consciousness over wisely produced bases. It's a clear declaration of independece from the bubblegum pop and daddy rock vibes of his previous works with one direction. The interlude "intermission:flower" is one of the most beautiful and most important things of the year so far. His vocals are amazing and impressive, his songwriting is improvable but after all id a solid debut and it can only get better… Expand
  14. zquad
    Mar 25, 2016
    10
    Amém Zayn. Que hinário da porra, não tem uma música ruim, só tem hinossssss. Primeiramente Mind Of Mine, segundamente primeiramente. ZAYN EU NASCI PRA TE AMAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  15. Rorobeatgo
    Mar 25, 2016
    10
    Mind of Mine deviates from Zayns' previous work and displays the growth in his artistry. It's a cohesive body of work that flows completely through; there are no filler tracks. He really chooses carefully when to sing at full strength and when to pull back and his choices are stellar. The only difficulty is picking a favorite!
  16. vludii
    Mar 25, 2016
    10
    Zayn said that he wanted the album to be as honest as he could possibly make it, and that really comes across. He's not really holding back, even with things that others may use to put him in a bad light. The album is so emotionally loaded and somehow also really mellow. It makes me wanna cry, but it also makes me wanna chill for the next decade. It's beautiful in every way, lyrically,Zayn said that he wanted the album to be as honest as he could possibly make it, and that really comes across. He's not really holding back, even with things that others may use to put him in a bad light. The album is so emotionally loaded and somehow also really mellow. It makes me wanna cry, but it also makes me wanna chill for the next decade. It's beautiful in every way, lyrically, musically, vocally. Everything is about this album is great. He is so talented and his range is out of this world. This album is just so distinctively ZAYN. It comes across really sincere and genuine. Kudos to Zayn for this. All his hard work has paid off. It's amazing!… Expand
  17. EllaEpstein
    Mar 25, 2016
    10
    For his first album, he has managed to pull together an album that not only expresses himself as a talented singer-songwriter, but also gives the listener a sense of the potential they should except from Zayn in the future. The songs fall into a wide-range, and each one has a personal touch from Zayn himself. His music is a far-cry from the manufactured pop he was singing from 1D.

    The    For his first album, he has managed to pull together an album that not only expresses himself as a talented singer-songwriter, but also gives the listener a sense of the potential they should except from Zayn in the future. The songs fall into a wide-range, and each one has a personal touch from Zayn himself. His music is a far-cry from the manufactured pop he was singing from 1D.

    The album is very cohesive and beautiful.    … Expand
  18. QueenBritney
    Mar 26, 2016
    10
    king zayn slayed with his debut album he is coming this album is best album of 2016 Amazing vocals and songs he really workd hard on this album it shows amazing album zayn Good Job!!
  19. smgabby
    Mar 25, 2016
    10
    This is one of those albums you can listen from beginning to end without skipping ahead. There's something for everyone. Zayn outdid himself on this impressive debut. Raw, honest lyrics, amazing beats and sexy as hell. He has definitely left his 1D sound behind him with this album. Emotional, mellow at times but never boring. I haven't even mentioned how spectacular Zayn's vocals are. It'sThis is one of those albums you can listen from beginning to end without skipping ahead. There's something for everyone. Zayn outdid himself on this impressive debut. Raw, honest lyrics, amazing beats and sexy as hell. He has definitely left his 1D sound behind him with this album. Emotional, mellow at times but never boring. I haven't even mentioned how spectacular Zayn's vocals are. It's heaven for your ears. Do yourself a favor and pick this album up. It's a gem. Don't let the 1D antis sway you before you give it a chance. You won't regret it.… Expand
  20. zquadziam1229
    Mar 25, 2016
    10
    I'm so proud of Zayn. Everything is perfect on this album : the lyrics, his voice ... Every single song is a master piece. I'm so happy that the world get to see his beautiful mind.
  21. azzie
    Mar 25, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Of course some songs stand out more than others, but every song is enjoyable to listen to - there are none that are completely distasteful. His tone helps carry the songs, as it is beautiful and soothing, yet slightly rough too. He shows his diversity throughout the course of the album, with several ballads, such as Fool For You and BLUE. Also, some more R&B influenced songs like Drunk, Wrong, TiO. But what he does which no other Western mainstream pop or R&B singer has done is include a song (intermission) which he sings entirely in Urdu. This album really shows the blend of his cultural and musical influences. His Pakistani roots shine through in Flower (and the end of It's You), and the R&B that he loves so much from his dad listening to that type of music as he was growing up, is definitely incorporated into the album. Another admirable thing, for me at least, is how he is straight to the point; he is incredibly honest with the lyrics and holds nothing back - whether it's talking about falling out of love, his sexual desires, or how he feels he wasted time in the past and now this is his time to be the real him.… Expand
  22. iiluminats
    Mar 25, 2016
    10
    absolutely amazing, he's so talented and his songs are absolutely incredible, great vocals great songs. loved it. so glad he left one direction and can finally be himself.
  23. maspoxavidathi
    Mar 25, 2016
    10
    Zayn neste álbum mostra sua simplicidade , humildade , seu talento e ainda mais .. ele traz músicas confortáveis de se ouvir , alguns erros se tem em questão de músicas que poderiam ser bem mais , mas nada impede de eu dar nota 10 nesse álbum maravilhoso.
  24. anatomiah
    Mar 25, 2016
    10
    Amazing sound! I think this is a great start for this young man. His writing improved a lot since his time in one direction and he really could do something different than when he was in the boyband . I personally think the songs "rear view" and "fool for you" are the two shining parts of the album followed by the intermission wich was really a surprise.
  25. Dianamusic
    Mar 25, 2016
    10
    It's an amazing album with songs that are quite pleasant and makes relax if you feel stressed out, and the best part of it it's Zayn's wide vocal range, you can hear through the entire album and it makes you feel like you're in heaven.
  26. CZS
    Mar 25, 2016
    10
    Mind of Mine is the debut album from Zayn Malik, the former 1D star. It exhibits his high quality songwriting skills laced with steamy and smooth vocals. The album produces amazing musicality and it's hard to pick any one song that it is truly lack anything. Tunes such as Lucozade or Blue might cause the average listener to stray away, however, music lovers might take note in theirMind of Mine is the debut album from Zayn Malik, the former 1D star. It exhibits his high quality songwriting skills laced with steamy and smooth vocals. The album produces amazing musicality and it's hard to pick any one song that it is truly lack anything. Tunes such as Lucozade or Blue might cause the average listener to stray away, however, music lovers might take note in their absolute rawness. This commonly called "PRnB" album puts a funky spin on the genre. If you're into alternative RnB, neo soul, or just looking for something new, give the album a good two listens and be amazed. Malik manages to deliver an exquisite LP that will surely leave you wanting more.… Expand
  27. zapsjoyce
    Mar 25, 2016
    10
    zayn managed to put it all together. he found his real self . rnb is definitely his kind of music. his amazing vocals is just perfect for this album. he's definitely off to a great start
  28. lillieh
    May 13, 2017
    10
    Soulful, nocturne and sensual. The best tracks are for me: BeFour (hopefuland poppy) , Rear View, She, Lucozade and of course Pillowtalk (a year later and it still goes hard) I love specially the way each song is connected like an stream of conciousness. Great debut!
  29. zaynking
    Mar 26, 2016
    10
    His first album and is already the most acclaimed of the moment. Mind Of Mine deserves a great recognition with well-produced songs, it's a really great job.
  30. Sneha
    Mar 26, 2016
    10
    Its a solid debut album. I already knew Zayn had the best voice in One Direction but never had an idea about his song-writing ability. The lyrics are awesome especially in the song "Lucozade". His vocals are moody, sexy,expressive and full of riffs and runs. R&B is exactly his forte and he has shown mastery in it. His peers will have a lot of pressure now that he has set a standard alreadyIts a solid debut album. I already knew Zayn had the best voice in One Direction but never had an idea about his song-writing ability. The lyrics are awesome especially in the song "Lucozade". His vocals are moody, sexy,expressive and full of riffs and runs. R&B is exactly his forte and he has shown mastery in it. His peers will have a lot of pressure now that he has set a standard already in the mainstream music.… Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 21
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  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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