#REVIEW: HARRY STYLES – “FINE LINE”

By Mr. Will Wong

Harry Styles is back and better than ever with his second Album FINE LINE and we assure you, there’s no sophomore slump here.  This follow-up to his 2017 self-titled debut is a gorgeous collection of 12 tracks.  While his latest effort veered more towards the Rock side, he experiments a bit more to the Alternative with a bit more Pop and Urban intertwined. The melodies are beautiful and the moods are euphoric and uplifting. It didn’t take many listens to be sold on this.

Styles has a hand in crafting each of these tunes with a range of collaborators like Greg Kurstin, Kid Harpoon, Jeff Bhasker, Thomas Hall and Tyler Johnson.

Falling is deeply-emotional placing him along the fine line of Pop Star and soulful Singer-Songwriter, echoing the “Do You Know Who You Are?” sentiments heard in first single Lights Up. This time around he asks “What am I now?” and seems to have been in a soul-searching phase writing this Album.

She sounds a cut from the same cloth as Styles’ first Album, soaring falsettos and moody guitars.

Harpoon-produced second single Watermelon Sugar and Canyon Moon are a slice of sunshine, reflections on lust, which fit right into this cohesive mix of songs, ending the Disc on a light note.

Not too long, not too short, FINE LINE does exactly what it serves to do – be played on repeat.

Sony Music Entertainment release FINE LINE, in stores now and on streaming services.