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8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 536 Ratings

  • Summary: The third full-length solo studio release for the ex-One Direction singer features guest appearances from Syd (of The Internet) and Deviln.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 9
  2. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. Jan 15, 2021
    85
    “Nobody Is Listening” is concise and to the point, breezing through 11 songs in 35 minutes. While each of his albums has been a reboot, this one is the most dramatic of all — and clears the table for whatever might be coming next.
  2. Jan 15, 2021
    70
    With minimal production and few moments of experimentation, the album is flawed and doesn’t add much to Zayn’s musicality, but it indicates that he’s achieved some sort of clarity on the direction he wants to take as a solo artist.
  3. Feb 3, 2021
    70
    Even though the album isn't as immediate as his prior work, it rewards repeated listens and some concentration, a smooth experience fit for wasting a day away between the sheets.
  4. 60
    There’s a clarity here, a sense of maturity in the lyrics too – something that was often missing in his previous work. ‘Nobody is Listening’ has its flaws, but Zayn is clearly working out a few chinks in his armour, and this comes across as a step in a new and fresh direction for the enigmatic artist.
  5. Jan 19, 2021
    60
    Nobody Is Listening doubles down on this expertly cultivated, look-but-don’t-touch, this-far-and-no-further brand. The good news is that, as an artist, Zayn keeps refining. The songwriters may be many here, but the songs suit him more and more.
  6. Jan 20, 2021
    56
    The album’s most tolerable songs fixate on the physical, a pulsating goo of slow drums and reverbed descriptions of skin mashed against skin.
  7. Jan 15, 2021
    40
    Though the materials accompanying Nobody is Listening insist that it’s Zayn’s most personal record to date, and the one over which he’s had the most personal control, it’s hard to find much trace of him here.

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Score distribution:
  1. Negative: 22 out of 275
  1. Jan 15, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is definitely Zayn's best album so far. The way he has let all his R&B influences take over and flow into each song is jaw dropping. The album is very chill and soft but is very stripped down and emotionally raw. Best songs on the album for me
    • Outside
    • Tightrope
    • River Road
    • Sweat
    • Windowsill ft. Devlin • When Loves Around ft. Syd
    • Better
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  2. Jan 15, 2021
    10
    perfect album honestly. great set list, zayns voice is amazing hes really talented. can't even describe it you have to listen to it yourself!!!
  3. Jan 15, 2021
    10
    The best album!!! He did everything with this... He is so AMAZAYN, incredible! Your voice is so beautiful and harmonize.
  4. Jan 16, 2021
    10
    The album is really good. The RnB style he has is really showcased and this album will be a huge standout for 2021!
  5. Jan 31, 2021
    10
    Think album is definitely one of the best R&B albums in 2020/2021.
    I’m not a huge Zayn fan, but I won’t skip a song on this album.
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    Think album is definitely one of the best R&B albums in 2020/2021.
    I’m not a huge Zayn fan, but I won’t skip a song on this album.
    It literally keeps on my toes on every song!
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  6. Jan 15, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is amazing . We can really feel the emotions in the song .Zayn just never fails to amaze us with everything he does. Expand
  7. Jan 25, 2021
    0
    It's one of the worst albums of all time. It's like 1 dollar production with **** lyrics

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