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  • Summary: The debut full-length release for the One Direction member is said to be influenced in part by the britpop and British indie rock music.
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  1. Positive: 0 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. New Musical Express (NME)
    Jan 30, 2020
    60
    Musically ‘Walls’ is a largely conservative album; it’s primarily guitar-led and rarely experiments. ... The album is padded out with a string of forgettable – though not unenjoyable – acoustic whimsies. ... There are the foundations here for a rewarding future.
  2. AllMusic
    Jan 30, 2020
    60
    Even if the songs on Walls aren't the most distinct or memorable, they come from a place of authenticity that's genuinely heartwarming and enjoyable. Like any other settled adult, he's perfectly content to stick to the reliable and Walls winds up being the most mature and natural of the ex-1D bunch.
  3. Variety
    Jan 31, 2020
    55
    Solo debuts with this much expectation are incredible challenges. While “Walls” isn’t a craven ripoff or an attempt to recapture One Direction highs, it’s not yet clear exactly who Tomlinson is without them.
  4. Rolling Stone
    Jan 30, 2020
    50
    It’s fair to say Louis can break free as well. That doesn’t happen enough on Walls.
  5. Pitchfork
    Feb 5, 2020
    48
    Try as he may, Tomlinson has not quite progressed from featured voice to solo artist. For all the major changes in his life, his music seems to be stuck in place. You can take the boy out of the boyband, but not the boyband out of the boy.
  6. The Independent (UK)
    Jan 30, 2020
    40
    The problem is, the album – so full of drawling balladry and anodyne lyrics – is deeply unremarkable. Listening to it is like wading through a quagmire of banality.

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  1. Positive: 748 out of 808
  2. Mixed: 22 out of 808
  3. Negative: 38 out of 808
  1. louist28
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    Louis Tomlinson made a totally perfect album, the lyrics are deep and inspiring, the rhythm is completely captivating. The album is completelyLouis Tomlinson made a totally perfect album, the lyrics are deep and inspiring, the rhythm is completely captivating. The album is completely mature and different from One Direction.… Expand
  2. ella1234
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    An album with a very good production, both the vocals and instrumentals are great. Very impressive for a debut album by someone who is stillAn album with a very good production, both the vocals and instrumentals are great. Very impressive for a debut album by someone who is still finding his style after leaving a band. I hope Tomlinson continues to provide us with his incredible work.… Expand
  4. british91s
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    I’m really surprised by the power this guy have in his voice! Songs like Don’t Let It Break Your Heart, Fearless, Two Of Us and DefencelessI’m really surprised by the power this guy have in his voice! Songs like Don’t Let It Break Your Heart, Fearless, Two Of Us and Defenceless are extremely emotional! With a totally unique voice and lyrics full of emotions, Louis Tomlinson came with a beautiful concept that we haven’t seen in a while... This album is genuinely one of the greatest I’ve listened to so far! Ps.: He totally killed with the high notes in Defenceless and Always you… Expand
  5. male91
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    Honest and real.
    The melodies and lyrics are great, the artist behind the album seems to put his heart on it.
    Just amazing.
  6. rspagliari
    Feb 2, 2020
    10
    O álbum é incrível e muito coeso, você consegue sentir e entender perfeitamente o que quer ser transmitido através de cada composição, e essaO álbum é incrível e muito coeso, você consegue sentir e entender perfeitamente o que quer ser transmitido através de cada composição, e essa é uma das melhores qualidades artísticas do Louis (compor de forma honesta). Além disso, o instrumental combina maravilhosamente bem com as letras, e é um ótimo exemplo do indie pop atual. Eu realmente amei e recomendo que ouçam.… Expand
  7. bruvernaschi
    Nov 3, 2020
    10
    Louis is one of the best artists in my playlists. Love him since One Direction times and this album made me so nostalgic, his voice is doLouis is one of the best artists in my playlists. Love him since One Direction times and this album made me so nostalgic, his voice is do happy and singular so rock vibes.… Expand
  8. amoosadra
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. listen to this very hard. i cant finish one song. at all i dident like this.… Expand

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