Review: Zara Larsson - So Good Album.

Hello, hi and welcome! 

So, I don't know if you're aware or not but Zara Larsson released her album 'So Good' today. I listened to it to and from work and I have to say I've loved every single song on it. 

I thought I'd give you a little breakdown of what I think of each song on it. 

WHAT THEY SAY.

This song is perfect to start the album off. It's uplifting and great to drive along to!

Favourite Lyrics: "They don't believe in you like I believe in you any way."

LUSH LIFE.

I've loved this song ever since it came out. It always reminds me of dance class in Berlin, my teacher there always played it to warm up to.

Favourite Lyrics: "No tricks, no bluff I'm just better off without them cuffs."

I WOULD LIKE.

Another song I've been loving up until now. Me and my dad took ages searching on Spotify for the original version of this song - turns out there isn't an original, but she did take the 'i would like to get to know you baby' from Sasha's 'Dat Sexy Body' (go have a listen and you'll see what I mean). 

Favourite Lyrics: "I can't help myself its human nature, human nature. Whose to say what's meant to be?" 

SO GOOD ft TY DOLLA $IGN.

Probably one of my favourite songs of hers ever. It's so chill and feel good, I know I'm going to be blasting this in my car in the summer. 

Favourite Lyrics: "Stuck on it 'cause my loves so good so you keep coming back to get some more." 

TG4M.

I remember when I first heard this when I was driving and I was like 'yaaaas'. I turned it up and tapped along to it. 

Favourite Lyrics: "You're too good for me but I want, I want you any way."

ONLY YOU.

I like this song but not as much as other songs on her album. Her voice reminds me of Bridget Mendler in this song. 

Favourite Lyrics: "I can't love no body like I love myself, only you."

NEVER FORGET YOU ft MNEK.

I remember when I first heard this song, I had it on repeat - I was obsessed. I'm sure it was in my monthly favourites for like five months in a row. I still sing along with everything I have when I hear it. 

Favourite Lyrics: "I wonder what would happen if we went back and put up a fight." 

SUNDOWN ft WIZKID.

I love this song so much. I love the backing track, her voice, everything. This song is definitely one for the summer.

Favourite Lyrics: "So can we love now? 'Cause I don't wanna wait until sun down." 

DON'T LET ME BE YOURS.

I really like this song. I feel like I'm saying this about every song, but there isn't a song I dislike on this album. This song is a little different to the others, it's quite deep and honest without being too dramatic. 

Favourite Lyrics: "You think you know me, but you can see my lonely heart."

MAKE THAT MONEY GIRL.

This song just makes you want to scream YAS. This is like an anthem for women, it's a solid favourite of mine. 

Favourite Lyrics: "You know that you're one in a million, so make that million."

AIN'T MY FAULT.

When she first released this I wasn't too sure, but that quickly changed and I'm sure I played this for like the whole of December - no joke. The drop is just perfection. I also want her boots in the music video.

Favourite Lyrics: "It ain't my fault you came here looking like that, you just made me trip, fall and land in your lap."

ONE MISSISSIPPI.

Another favourite of mine, I feel like I can relate to this song which is probably why I really love it. 

Favourite Lyrics: "Three Mississippi you're gone, saying you don't even want it no more." 

FUNERAL.

I thought this would be a lot more sad than it is - I'm not disappointed, I just assumed because of the title. Another song I relate to and really like, I dance along to this in the car too. 

Favourite Lyrics: "I wished you everything you ever wanted in your life, this tastes so bittersweet it's like I'm going under."

I CAN'T FALL IN LOVE WITHOUT YOU.

This is quite a slow one which really shows off her voice, it's not got a lot of production behind it. 

Favourite Lyrics: "I feel so happy, so happy that I'm free. And I can see things, things I couldn't see."

Favourite Song(s):

• One Mississippi
• TG4M
• Ain't My Fault
• Sundown
• Make That Money Girl

Least Favourite Song(s):

• Only You

Rating /10:

10/10. There is no particular song on the album that I've skipped. I think the only reason I don't love Only You yet is because I need to warm up to it still. I love this album and I know I'm going to be playing it for a long time. 

Thanks for reading!

Natalie xx

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Little Mix - Glory Days Album Review

Hello, hi and welcome! I've been so excited for the new Little Mix album, mainly because I'll be seeing them three times next years so I wanted the album to be amazing!

Let's just get straight into the review shall we?

 

SHOUT OUT TO MY EX.

The perfect middle finger to that ex who hurt you. It's full of girl power, indirects and "oh, oh, oh's".

Favourite Lyrics: "Hey look at me now, well I'm all the way up I swear you'll never bring me down."

 

TOUCH.

I wasn't sure if I liked this song which you'll find I feel the same throughout the album, but its really grown on me and I can imagine this will be the first song on when I'm getting ready to go out or when Becky and I go on a car trip.

Favourite Lyrics: "Just a touch of your love is enough to knock me off of my feet."

 

F.U.

Love this when I'm walking to work I feel like saying F.U to everyone after I listen to this(I don't) but it makes you feel energised which is what everyone needs.

Favourite Lyrics: "I wanna say 'shoo,shoo' I wanna say 'screw you'."

 

OOPS Ft Charlie Puth.

I really love this song, the second I heard this I knew I was going to love it, its just got that vibe. It makes me really happy when I sing along, its just so uplifting.

Favourite Lyrics: "We had a good run, we messed around and had some good fun, guess it turns out I lost a good one."

 

YOU GOTTA NOT.

I've liked this for a while as they released it early. This is super pop, fiery and damn right cool and i like where they're taking their music, this song is quite different to what they've done before.

Favourite Lyrics: "And everybody warned me, you gotta not. But you're kinda hot so I thought why not, oh well."

 

DOWN AND DIRTY.

I'm sorry but the beginning to this sounds just like Black Widow by Iggy Azalea. Not a favourite at all and it makes me so sad. I don't think it suits the album, I don't think it sounds like them or their image and its not really a very good song. Sorry girls..

 

POWER.

I wasn't sure if I was going to love this or loathe it but I really love it! It makes me want to go out and buy a motorbike and just drive around singing this. I like Jesy rapping I think she does a better job than Leigh-Anne(sorry not sorry).

Favourite Lyrics: "You make it rain, but I make it, I make it, I make it shower. You should know I'm the one who got the power."

 

YOUR LOVE.

Their voices sound incredible on this song, I love the backing track too. It's a really relaxing song to chill to as well. Favourite definitely.

Favourite Lyrics: "Come and kiss me on the moonlight."

 

NOBODY LIKE YOU.

I like this song but I feel there's something missing from it somewhere, I'm just not of sure what. Their voices sound strong and the harmonies are on point!

Favourite Lyrics: "I tried goodbye a hundred times not one of them true."

 

NO MORE SAD SONGS.

This is the perfect song for someone going through a break up or has a broken heart at the minute, its kind of like the song you'd want to hear when experiencing it. I really like it.

Favourite Lyrics: "I keep trying to put this behind me, I still wanna know, whose taking you home."

 

PRIVATE SHOW.

The beginning of this reminds me of JLO - Get Right..anyone else?? It's quite 90's RnB driven. Not a favourite, but still extremely funky.

Favourite Lyrics: "To get high you gotta get low."

 

NOTHING ELSE MATTERS.

I'm not sure still if I like this i think I need a little bit more time with it, its neither here nor there for me.

 

BEEP BEEP.

This song is totally random, I don't think it suits the album or their image really. It's more like a song from Grease than a girl band in 2016..

 

FREAK.

This song is like the older sister to DNA or Lightening, a continuation. It's alright, but it doesn't jump out.

Favourite Lyrics: "Listen to me this is critical, you don't want to unleash this animal."

 

FAVOURITE SONGS:

- Shout Out To My Ex

- Touch

- OOPS

- You Gotta Not

- Power

 

LEAST FAVOURITE SONGS:

- Down & Dirty

- Private Show

- Beep Beep

- Freak

 

RATING OUT OF 10:

7/10

 

Thanks fod reading! Natalie xx

Shawn Mendes - Illuminate Album Review & Thoughts.

Hello, hi and welcome!

One artist I've really been enjoying is Shawn Mendes. It all started really when I heard Treat You Better; I was never a huge fan of Stitches or the song he did with Camila Cabello, but when I heard Treat You Better it really got me intrigued with his second album which was released today.

So after listening to it this afternoon I thought I would give you my thoughts about it.

LEGGO.

 

RUIN.

I think it sounds like a John Mayer song to be honest, but that's not a bad thing - I like John Mayer! It's quite a slow song about speaking with an ex who has moved on and asking if they still think of him.

Favourite Lyrics: "I'm not trying to ruin any happiness but darling don't you know that i'm the only one, for ya?"

MERCY.

This isn't one of my favourites from the album but that's just my personal opinion. I think this song could be interpreted in more than one way, and not necessarily be about letting go of a relationship with a spouse.

Favourite Lyrics: "Even though you have good intentions, I need you to set me free."

TREAT YOU BETTER.

This song is the reason I started to like Shawn Mendes to begin with. I think this song resinates with people quite well, I've been in a situation where someone believed they can treat me better than the person I was with at the time.

Favourite Lyrics: "Give me a sign, take my hand we'll be fine, promise I won't let you down."

THREE EMPTY WORDS.

A really cute little song but not a favourite. A song about being in a loveless relationship and trying to make it work.

Favourite Lyrics: "It might be easier to stay, but it'll never be the same."

DON'T BE A FOOL.

A definite favourite of mine. At the beginning the melody reminds me of Hallelujah by Rufus Wainwright. It's quite a sad song about someone who can't love someone properly because of their inner issues.

Favourite Lyrics: "Don't be a fool, and say that you love me. 'Cus you'll find a man who will stand by your side and be there for you."

LIKE THIS.

I connect with this song on so many levels. He can literally sing anything and it sounds poetic.

Favourite Lyrics: "I try to ignore you, try to go on with my day. But i still pick up the phone, get lost in what you say."

NO PROMISES.

I love this song and I've seen quite a few people tweet about it too. It's probably one of the most upbeat songs on the album, with an almost Spanish style backing track.

Favourite Lyrics: "Please no promises, because i know the consequences."

LIGHTS ON.

This song just makes me love Shawn Mendes, i can't help but think this song would be 10x better if he collabed with someone though.

Favourites Lyrics: "I wanna love you with the lights on, and hold you 'til the nights gone."

HONEST.

This song is literally just him and a guitar and i obviously love it. He basically sings about not being able to be enough for her. And its so.damn.cute.

Favourite Lyrics: "You deserve more, than i can promise and baby I'm just tryna be honest."

PATIENCE.

This song connects so well to a situation I've been in and I just feel like Shawn Mendes is my spirit animal to be honest. A song about someone who can't make their mind up whether they want to be with you or not.

Favourite Lyrics: "I always give in when you tell me lies to reassure me. I always make the same mistakes. Ooh, you give me a little taste, love me and then you take it from me."

BAD REPUTATION.

This song reminds me of One Direction - She's Not Afraid, the story line is similar not the tunes. A song about a girl who is known for the wrong reasons but he knows the real her.

Favourite Lyrics: "I don't care about what they think about you baby, they don't know what you've been through."

UNDERSTAND.

A song about how Shawn is coping with growing up and what comes with it. He also has a cute monologue half way through it and he's just so cute.

Favourite Lyrics: "I've been on this train too long, people getting off and on."

Least Favourite Song(s):

- Mercy

- Three Empty Words

Favourite Songs(s):

- Treat You Better

- Don't Be A Fool

- Patience

- Honest

Rating Out of Ten?:

8. Solid 8 for this album!

Buy it?:

I'm thinking of buying a hard copy from HMV.

Thanks for reading!

Natalie xx

REVIEW: Meghan Trainor - Thank You Album.

Hello, hi and welcome! If you haven't already gathered by the title this is a post all about Meghan Trainor's second album she released Friday 13th May.

I love Meghan Trainor, I love her music style, her message and what she stands for. She doesn't take herself too seriously and it really shows within her lyrics in her songs.

 I really loved her first album and from the few songs I heard her release before her second I knew I'd love it, and I do, so enjoy my thoughts, feelings and this not so very good review of Meghan's second album: Thank You. 

Watch Me Do

Comment: Although this is such a Meghan Trainor style of song it's not a favourite of mine, I don't really connect with it and I'm not too keen on the lyrics. 

Me Too

Comment: When I first heard this song I was not a fan as it reminds me of a Black Eyed Peas type of song. But although it's not a favourite, I still like how it's completely tongue in cheek - but I think she should have chosen Better to be a single than this one. 

Favourite Lyrics: "My life's a movie, Tom Cruise. So bless me baby, achoo."

NO

Comment: This was her first single from the new album and I knew by listening to it that I would love her second album. It's a message to those girls who need to stand up for themselves when a guy just doesn't quit. He gotta let it go.

Favourite Lyrics: "If I need a man, then ima get a man but it's never my priority."

Better

Comment: OBSESSED with this song. Ever since I heard it on her snapchat I knew I'd love it, I explained my love for it in my April favourites so I won't ramble but yes Meghan, YAS.

Favourite Lyrics: "Finally I can breathe again, the weight is off my shoulders."

Hopeless Romantic

Comment: I like it when Meghan shows off her vocal ability. She has crazy talent that is often belittled by industry snobs. I love how this song is just her and a guitar, no mass production, it also reminds me of Like I'm Gonna Lose You from her debut album. I think a lot of women can connect with this song, deep down we're all hopeless romantics who wish for their own Romeo. 

Favourite Lyrics: "I'm just a hopeless romantic looking for love. I'd risk it all just to have it, I wouldn't take it for granted."

I Love Me ft LunchMoney Lewis

Comment: This song is so funky. Meghan really takes inspiration from old school music, she has an old soul even though she's so young. A song about self love which I think we should all have, it's nice to not listen to an album full of love songs. 

Favourite Lyrics: "They gon' try to clip my wings, but I'm gon' fly."

Kindly Calm Me Down

Comment: Another slow song so obviously I'm going to love it. This for some reason was the last song I listened to on the album. It doesn't really sound like her style which I think is good, it's not the typical song you'd think she'd have on an album. 

Favourite Lyrics: "When my world gets loud, could you make it quiet down? When my head pounds could you turn off all the lights?" 

Woman Up

Comment: Oh Meghan you just make me love you more and more. What a freaking tune. The beginning guitars are definitely Bob Marley inspired - they have to be, I listened to too much Bob Marley as a child not to hear that inspiration in there. A song of pure female empowerment. 

Some women flaunt Feminism around on their social media to gain respect and fans, others sing about it and actually work to make women feel good. Ahem. 

Favourite Lyrics: "Don't matter what you been through, just make them remember you."

Just A Friend To You

Comment: The beginning of this song reminds me of another song and it annoys me that I can't think of which song. It sounds like an older sister to Close Your Eyes from her debut album so if you like that song you'll probably look this one - like me. It's also just her and a guitar with no crazy production so it's a great chill song.

Favourite Lyrics: "You say I'm just a friend to you, but friends don't do the things we do." 

I Won't Let You Down

Comment: This is such a feel good song. It has that summery, calypso vibe to it. I can imagine dancing to this on a beach somewhere extremely hot and having zero worries. It kind of reminds me of early Rihanna - it makes me wonder if she took inspiration from Rihanna's first couple of albums as they had this sort of sound to them. 

Favourite Lyrics: "I made my mistakes, probably more than I can count so from this day on I won't let you down."

Dance Like Yo Daddy

Comment: This song reminds me so much of the Sex and The City theme tune, OR Fergie - Labels or Love, if you know either you'll probably agree. I can't help but tap my foot to this song, it's so upbeat and feel good and I just want to dance on tables and sing my heart out.

But I won't, don't worry.

I also love how she makes fun of herself with witty lyrics such as 'I can't touch my toes' making fun of comments from social media that have mocked her weight.

Favourite Lyrics: "If you care what they're thinking you can't have no fun."

Champagne Problems

Comment: I feel like this song is basically explaining my life bar a few things. It really makes you realise that the things we complain about are nothing, they're champagne problems compared to others problems. 

Favourite Lyrics: "And my iPhone always seems to die right before I'm about to reply, but I can't complain, life's too short for that."

Mom

Comment: This song reminds me of my mama. It makes me think of her and I think Meghan purposely wrote a song to make you think about your mum. I love how she's even included her mum talking on the phone in it too, SO CUTE.

Favourite Lyrics: "Her loves 'til the end, she's my best friend. Ain't nobody got a mom like mine."

Friends 

Comment: This song makes me so nostalgic, and also reminds me of a song from the 90's but again, I can't put my finger on what song it is. A song to make you appreciate your friends and life. I also like how she's added her friends singing along in it too, makes it more real. 

Favourite Lyrics: "And after all my money's spent and I can't afford my rent, they walk me in their house saying "you can take the couch" yeah, that's the only friends I need."

Thank You

Comment: I feel like this is a cute song to her fans and this makes me want to hug her. I also think she sounds like JoJo in this song.. just me? Okay.. 

Favourite Lyrics: "I feel your words, they don't go unnoticed."

Favourite Song(s):

- Better

- NO

- Woman Up

- I Won't Let You Down

- Just A Friend To You

- Thank You

Least Favourite Song(s):

- Watch Me Do

- Me Too

Rating Out Of 10?:

Easy 9 out of 10. I love her and this album. 

That's it! That's my opinion and feelings on Meghan's new album - I lurrv it.

Thanks for reading! 

Natalie xx

REVIEW: ZAYN - Mind Of Mine album.

(Screenshot taken from my phone)

1. MiNd Of MiNdd (Intro)

First things first, how were those high notes physically possible..?(I have a feeling I'll be asking that throughout this review because he is the king of high notes). I felt this intro was the perfect way to start the album, he's telling you to explore what's really in his head which is each of these songs. 

2. PILLOWTALK

Probably one of my favourite songs so far this year. Although I don't necessarily get the concept of the music video(apparently it's all metaphors and only artistic people get it), I do genuinely love this song. I also love the remix version with Lil Wayne. He basically talks about his bed being a paradise and war zone and fighting or something(I suggest he gets a new bed, preferably a memory foam). 

Favourite Lyrics: "I love to hold you close tonight and always, I love to wake up next to you."

 3. iT's YoU

It's yooooOOOOOuuuuu. Such a slow jam I LOVE it. So many people I've spoken to(well, not many, like 4 people) have said this is their least favourite and I don't get why, this is in my top five favourite of the entire album. It reminds me of a song a young Usher may have sung, those kind of vibes. A song about not understanding why you love the person you do, and how whatever you do you still want them.

Favourite Lyrics: "Could it be that it's a lesson that I never had to learn? I looked at it like a blessing but now it's just a curse."

4. BeFoUr

A lot of people were creating goss that this was about the 1D lot, but now that the song is out it's quite clear that it's not. I will be honest and say I don't understand why it's not just called before, but it's probably for a really artistic reason and it's ZAYN so we accept it alright? Right. 

Favourite Lyrics: "I've done this before, not like this."

5. sHe

This is a real banger and a definite favourite of mine. LOVE IT. The high notes and the ending are just.. no one can tell me he isn't a true artist(I will fight you). I don't know if this was based on his ex-fiancée but it wouldn't surprise me if it was. 

Favourite Lyrics: "She wants somebody to love, to hold her. She wants somebody to love, in the right way."

6. dRuNk

Crying because this song should of had Chris Brown OR Tyga on it. I think I may have cried for a good few hours if they were on it though. This is such a chilled song, a barbecue or campfire tune where you just chill with mates. 

Favourite Lyrics: "I'm emotional, hope I haven't said too much."

7. INTERMISSION: fLoWer

I don't know what he is singing as it is in Urdu. But it's still so beautiful to hear, and really quite soothing. A great idea on his part.

8. rEaR vIeW 

Another favourite(think I've said this every time). This song isn't very similar to anything that's out right now and I like that. High notes, as always, are on point. It's a song about not being able to love someone who wants love but willing to be their friend.

Favourite Lyric: "Heard about all the love you lost, it was over before it began."

9. wRoNg (ft Kehlani)

The second I found out he had collaborated with Kehlani I legit felt like a kid on Christmas Day. Kehlani is one of my favourite female artists at the minute(look at my monthly playlists). This song just is, I can't really put it into words. A song about  being the wrong person for someone, you can't give them what they want, but you're willing to be a casual thing(sounds sleazy but it's not). It's basically a similar concept to Temporary Fix(for all you 1D lovers) but with a RnB twist and the lyrics aren't forcibly suggestive and cheeky(no shade but c'mon). 

Favourite Lyric: 

ZAYN: "You're looking in the wrong place for my love, don't stop what you're doing because I like how you do it."

Kehlani: "I'm a problem of problems I know who I am and that I'm not, no good."

10. fOoL fOr YoU

I almost cried when I first heard this, I'm not going to lie about it it's just such a.. I don't even know. It just brought something out in me. A sensitive song about being a complete fool for someone you're in love with(title kind of gave that away).  

Favourite Lyrics: "This love is tainted, I need you and I hate it. You're caught between a dream and a movie scene."

11. BoRdErZ

This song is probably my least favourite of the album(I bet you're thinking shock, horror, Natalie can dislike something Zayn does?!) Yes, yes I can. It's not that I dislike it but it's just not in my top favourites. It's basically about being open with someone and breaking down the borders(excuse the pun) that has been put up in their relationship. Another I think may have been influenced by his ex fiancée but who knows..

Favourite Lyrics: "I don't want to cut off so let's cross the lines we lost."

12. tRuTh

This is quite an obvious one, he's clearly talking from experience with this song. It's very Frank Ocean, that's the vibe I get from it(where is Frank Ocean by the way..?) A song about finally being able to see the truth with a clear head(whatever the truth is I don't know I guess he didn't mention any topic purposely..) 

Favourite Lyrics: "I got caught up in this game and you know I won't say names of whose to blame." 

13. lUcOzAdE

I don't really understand what this song is about(no, it's not about the energy drink). High notes are on point, but not a fave. A good song to chill to though which is the concept I think Zayn was going for with this song.

Favourite Lyrics: "The elephant in the room, disguised as your perfume."

14. TiO

A solid favourite. I quickly figured that tio stands for take it off which is what he says quite a lot throughout the song. A song about stripping metaphorically and literally so you can be yourself. I think I could listen to this song in all situations. It's a song that puts Zayn in his own category, it doesn't sound like anyone else and in years to come people will say other artists have a sound like Zayn's.

Favourite Lyrics: "Take off all your makeup baby take it off. Take off all your clothes I'll watch you take it off."

15. BLUE 

A slower ballad that Zayn really shows off what he's capable of; the high notes. Oh the high notes. From what I got from the song it's about wanting someone to love you until they're blue even though you know they don't love you as much as you love them.

Favourite Lyrics: "I have her love and devotion, she gave me thought and a notion."

16. BRIGHT

This song reminds me of Becky because when I played this the first time she danced like a mum to it. An upbeat potential dance tune if he remixes it. It makes me think of Justin Timberlake actually and it would make my life if they ever collaborated. IMAGINE THE HIGH NOTES. 

Favourite Lyrics: "The cage I was in fell away when she asked me to dance."

17. LIKE I WOULD

A song we've all already heard as he released it early and apparently it's his next single(very happy about that). Another favourite that I'm a huge fan of. I like that he's done an upbeat dance tune where he shows that he doesn't fit into just RnB, soul, slow styles(he also showcased this in 2013 with 1D in Little White Lies let's pretend that song was single for a second..)

Favourite Lyrics: "He don't know your body, he don't do you right."

18. SHE DON'T LOVE ME

The lyrics to this are a little saucy aren't they? I was expecting a really sad, slow song about someone not being in love with him. But it's actually quite uptempo with a Miguel vibe. This song is hinted to be about Zayn possibly cheating on his ex but this is only hints, so let's not get all judgey now kids.

Favourite Lyrics: "I think I know she don't love me, that's why I f$#% around."

Overall Summary:

I LOVE this album, I wasn't disappointed and I had such high expectations for it. He's really got his own sound, style and I couldn't be more proud. I'm so proud I stood by and waited because he was my favourite so to now have 18 songs of just his voice is like perfect heaven for me. He's kept his dignity, not throwing insults to anyone directly, using metaphors and being himself. So, so happy.

Favourite Song(s):

- Drunk

- Wrong ft Kehlani

- Tio

- She 

- Like I Would

- PillowTalk 

- It's You

- Rear View

- Fool For You

Least Favourite Song(s):

- Borderz

- Bright 

Rating out of 10?:

9.5 EASY. It would be a 10 if I liked those two songs more.

Buy on iTunes?:

Yup, got it(after some bank detail issues I finally was able to download it).

So, there you go. My review(kind of, mainly me harping on about how much I love Zayn I think). Hope you enjoyed!

Until next time..

Natalie xx

REVIEW: One Direction - Made In The AM

Hello, hi and welcome! Now, November is the month of new music(YAY), and my favourite foursome aka One Direction aka the babes aka I've ran out of names have released their fifth album(and final album before their hiatus*bites fist trying not to cry*). 

So after having a meltdown to their new songs I thought I'd share my thoughts and review it. Be prepared for a lot of brackets(sorry).

1. Hey Angel.

Comment: Did they write this with Robbie Williams? It sounds like a song of his but I don't know which(don't like his music), but it's very Robbie Williams. It's also a bit like Coldplay lended them a hand with writing too. Harry tweeted the lyrics to this and caused everyone to melt down and get excited, but I was a little disappointed because i wasn't expecting it to sound how it does. Not really a fave.

Favourite Lyrics: "Do you look at us and laugh when we hold onto the past?"

2. Drag Me Down.

Comment: The song that basically broke the Internet. The boys randomly released it without a word and it caused Twitter to go into chaos.

Funny Story: When it was released, it was 6am in the UK and I had randomly woke up around that time, my friend Becky was staying at mine and I had to wait THREE HOURS to tell her. The second I saw she was awake I was like "Becky," and she was still sleepy and answered "What?" And all I said was "One Direction.." And she sat up immediately as if I'd poured cold water all over her. We then went through some difficulties because I hadn't heard it(I'd waited because I'm a good friend, plus it wouldn't make sense blasting it at 6am) My internet played up so I had to use my mobile data to download Spotify JUST to listen to it. Yes, dedication. Where is my free meet & greet??

Anyway, I loved this song the second I heard it, it's everything I expected from One Direction but also very grown up. At first I waited for Zayn to sing but that was natural as it's the first song they'd released since he left(someone hold me). 

Favourite Lyrics: "If I didn't have you there would be nothing left, shell of a man who could never be his best."

3. Perfect.

Comment: I really wasn't a fan of this song at first, and I was quite disappointed that it was their second single. But now, I like it and all is good in the world, I guess because it's not the usual One Direction stuff I'm used to I kind of had to adjust. I'm still not a fan of the music video though, I just don't understand if their causing trouble CAUSE TROUBLE HARRY SET FIRE TO THINGS, BUY A YACHT, BE RECKLESS

Favourite Lyrics: "I hope you're sure what you're looking for, 'cause I'm not good at making promises."

4. Infinity.

Comment: Very cute song that will probably have to play at my wedding. It's the type of song you play whilst driving or cooking or ironing(how adult of me ugh), it just gives good vibes and in Harry's words: all the love.

Favourite Lyrics: "Oh baby I was there for you, all I ever wanted was the truth."

5. End Of The Day.

Comment: The thing with this song is, it's goes slow to a uptempo beat too quick, for me personally. But I do like it, it's just not in my top favourites of theirs. 

Favourite Lyrics: "The party died downstairs had nothing left to do, just me, her, and, the moon.

..Then you follow your heart even though it'll break." 

6. If I Could Fly.

Comment: Oh my heart strings. To say that Harry flipping Styles wrote this makes you wonder what goes on in that head of his doesn't it? He knows how to write a song that's for sure(write more please babes).  

You can just picture the four of them surrounding a piano whilst singing it and smiling because of the greatness of the song.

Also, Harry's high note.. Zayn who?..

Sorry. It still hurts.

Favourite Lyrics: "For your eyes only I'll show you my heart. When you're lonely and forget who you are, I'm missing half of me when we're apart."

7. Long Way Down.

Comment: I wasn't too crazy for this song to be honest. It's quite John Mayer-esque. Really chill but maybe too chill? 

Favourite Lyrics: "I try to forgive you but I'm struggling 'cause I don't know how."

8. Never Enough.

Comment: Alright who let the flipping cast of Lion King in the studio? I did find myself clicking with them and wanting to shout the 'C'MON' bits, but I was in a hotel room so I don't think it would be appreciated.

So catchy I forget my name to be honest(see what I did there? If not listen to the song). It's probably going to be on repeat for the next 200 years, it's such a feel good song.

And I like the fact that Harry Styles is telling me to take his love. I will, thanks Hazza

Favourite Lyrics: "I don't need my heart, you can break it."

9. Olivia.

Comment: First things first, why am I not called Olivia?(Mum?) Also, how long does the transaction take to legally change my name to Olivia?

I like this song, it makes me think of Queen(the band not her majesty) and if they were to write a song for a girl called Olivia. I like the extremely deep notes(that I can't reach, I tried). It's just so fun.

Fun fact: My cousin Olivia text me to brag that One Direction love her and we are now no longer in contact.

(We are that's a joke)*cries bitterly*.

Favourite Lyrics: "I've been idolising the light in your eyes, Olivia."

10. What A Feeling.

Comment: I'm just not feeling this one One Direction *sad face*. I think it's quite similar to their other songs. Bleh.

Favourite Lyrics: I don't really have one yet :-( 

11. Love You Goodbye.

Comment: I was expecting this to be a really slow, heartbreaking, melancholy song but it isn't really. I can imagine listening to listen by a camp fire with hot chocolate. I think you can really hear that oh so familiar 'One Direction' sound in this song, the guitars and the build up are such a familiar sound for them, I like that. It makes me think of Diana from Midnight Memories.

Favourite Lyrics: "If tomorrow you won't be mine, won't you give it to me one last time?"

12. I Want To Write You A Song.

Comment: I've seen a lot of people commenting on the fact you can hear someone writing and turning note pages  in the background and that it's annoying but I like it.

 This is probably one of my favourite songs on the album. They showcase their voices with a simple guitar playing a few strings otherwise it's just them and I like that. 

Also, Liam wants to build me a boat which I'll gladly accept, ta.

Favourite Lyrics: "Everything I need I get from you, giving back is all I wanna do."

13. History.

Comment: This song is quite funky for One Direction, I like the clapping in it too. The fact it's real fans they brought in to do the clapping(my invite got lost in the post right lads?) it makes its all 10x more special, especially when it's a song for the fans. CUTIES

Favourite Lyrics: "We could be the greatest team, that the world has ever seen."

Deluxe Additional Songs:

14. Temporary Fix.

Comment:  Aka No Control part 2. 

The fact that my little fluffy duckling Niall wrote this gives me all the feels, the horny little nutmeg.

 A song about basically, if you want a cheeky one night stand and you catch One Direction's eye, they're up for it.*Googles where I'm most likely to find One Direction* That was a joke of course.

(It wasn't hi Harry)

Favourite Lyrics: "You can own me and we'll call it what you like, let me be your good night." 

15. Walking In The Wind.

Comment: Aka the Zayn leaving song(even though they didn't write it about him ahem), aka the song of death, aka the song that will make you miss the ex you never had.

Fun fact:  The first time I listened to this(Friday 13th at 00:15 because I am cool), I cried. Like a blubbering mess. One Direction managed to break me and make me cry during a song which I never  thought would or could happen.I just imagine these are the words they'd want to tell Zayn if he was listening(he obvs is, let's pretend at least, alright?)

The song is basically about bidding farewell to someone, whether they're a lover, friend, family member, cat, dog, that three day old pizza you promised to eat and never did and now it's mouldy. It's all about bittersweet goodbyes but remembering the good times also.

Another Fun Fact: When Louis sang "Yesterday I went to celebrate a party of a friend, but as we raised our glasses to make a toast, I realised you were missing." I full on cried and paused the song. OH LIFE

Favourite Lyrics: "I know I'll be your anchor, just close your eyes and see I'll be by your side, any time you're needing me."

16. Wolves.

Comment: So 1D can be a little protective of their GF's but that's alright, I'm alright with that. 

This makes me side step and dance in my pyjamas which I'm not ashamed of. I was starting to think they were giving just an album full of slow ballads but this woke me up a bit and made me realise why I love them still, five years later. 

Favourite Lyrics: "One by one, I gotta take them down, we can run and hide, ain't going down without a fight."

17. A.M.

Comment: This makes me miss being a teenager and having sleepovers with friends and just being stupid because we could. It makes me miss being irresponsible. 

A cute ballad that makes me a little emotional because I don't want One Direction to end EVER

Favourite Lyrics: "..And talking out of our asses like we're all gonna make it.

..You know I'm always coming back to this place, you know I'm always gonna look for your face."

Favourite Song(s):

• Drag Me Down.

• If I Could Fly.

• A.M

• I Want To Write You a Song.

• Walking In The Wind.

Least Favourite Song(s):

• Hey Angel.

• What A Feeling.

Rating Out Of 10?:

8.5, even though I love them A LOT. I have to be honest.

Buy On iTunes?:

Of course!

Hope you enjoyed reading!

Natalie xx