The Show
by Niall Horan
  • Record Label: Capitol
  • Release Date: Jun 9, 2023
User Score
9.0

Universal acclaim- based on 101 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 90 out of 101
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 101
  3. Negative: 5 out of 101
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  1. maggiemx
    Jun 9, 2023
    5
    this is such a beautiful album from start to finish. niall has really delved in deep with his music and you can hear how it’s matured. 1000000000/10. an album with no skips!
  2. MelancholyPanda
    Jun 12, 2023
    6
    Big Niall fan. Loved the last 2 albums which remain on my playlists and rotations. There isn't wrong with The Show Album per se...but honestly there are maybe 3 songs that will go on playlists and the rest are...fine.. but are not a lot of repeat listens for me, where the last 2 had most songs on repeat for a long time.

    For me, there were a couple ways he could've gone and this album    Big Niall fan. Loved the last 2 albums which remain on my playlists and rotations. There isn't wrong with The Show Album per se...but honestly there are maybe 3 songs that will go on playlists and the rest are...fine.. but are not a lot of repeat listens for me, where the last 2 had most songs on repeat for a long time.

    For me, there were a couple ways he could've gone and this album leans a little too far into the ambience and and ethereal type of sound. It's hard for me to articulate, but i feel like i would have to be in a very specific mood to really enjoy it.    … Expand
  3. Pa_G
    Jun 12, 2023
    5
    Niall Horan back with it again! Smashing like he always does. Literally an amazing album.

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Metascore
83

Universal acclaim - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. musicOMH.com
    Jun 14, 2023
    80
    A significant part of The Show’s appeal is down to Horan’s quiet charm – he always sounded far more convincing in his low-key guitar-based tunes than, for example, Liam Payne in his perplexing attempts at club bangers.
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  2. The Telegraph (UK)
    Jun 9, 2023
    60
    Horan’s sound of choice is much more understated, typically revolving around folky, acoustic strings and soft vocals. The Show, his third solo offering, is more of the same.
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  3. AllMusic
    Jun 8, 2023
    90
    With each subsequent album, Horan just gets better and better. The Show is his most immediate and engaging set to date, endlessly listenable and full of heart and charm.
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