“Who cares what male rock critics think of Harry Styles?”
“The One Direction member’s solo debut pays fine tribute to classic rock’n’roll and shows off his exceptional voice, if not his enigmatic persona.”
“So here it is, the album every One Direction fan has been breathlessly waiting for and the album that everyone else has been kinda interested in, y’know, just to see if the charismatic kid with the good hair and the famous girlfriends is any cop solo. The fans will of course be over the moon with this collection of radio-friendly rockers and heartstring tugging balladry, and everyone else? Well, t”
“Harry Styles’ self-titled debut is a confident first step into his solo career, leaning heavily into classic rock and soft rock influences. The songwriting can feel hit-or-miss at times, but when it works, it really works…showing real potential and sincerity. While it doesn’t fully escape its influences, the album still feels honest and promising, making it an enjoyable listen that hints at the artist Harry would later grow into.”
“I was just reminded how amazing this album was… it’s so well rounded and don’t get me started on Woman… the best song is HS discography”