If you didn’t already know, Harry Styles’ new album “Harry’s House” was released Friday, May 20. “Harry’s House” has 13 rooms, each furnished with a unique combination of harmonies and intricate instrumentation. Simply told, Harry Styles’ third album is indisputably funky.
After One Direction broke up back in 2015, Styles branched out on his own and started his solo career. It seems as though after Styles sang pop music for years with the band, he wanted to be a little edgier. His fashion style and music style changed tremendously. Now, Styles is an icon and is thriving as a solo artist.
“Harry’s House” is not what fans expected it to be. It gives off the 80s, pop, alternative vibe. The album is worth a listen, but don’t get your hopes up for it to be the number one album of 2022.
Here are my ratings on each of the songs:
Music for a sushi restaurant- 5/10 It’s a wonderful explosion of eccentric pop music. However, the lyrics don’t make sense to me.
Late night talking – 7/10 This song is a lot of fun, and I adore the soul background and melodious chorus.
Grapejuice- 7/10 Light effects change Styles’ voice, giving it a retro lilt, which is beautiful.
As it was- 9.7/10 The first single from “Harry’s House” may be his most flawless work. This is one of his most popular songs, and it deserves all the hype.
Daylight- 7.4/10 This song gives off late 70s vibes, and fans are eating it up.
Little freak- 8/10 If “Little Freak” were a sensation, it would be a late night spent alone at home, with a glass of wine and all the gushing, intrusive ideas to keep you company.
Matilda- 8.8/10 Fans have speculated that the charming, melancholic song is inspired by Roald Dahl’s novel “Matilda”. Styles sings in his sweetest voice over acoustic guitar and piano.
Cinema- 5/10 While Styles’ music is always up to interpretation, there are some apparent clues as to who this one is about
Daydreaming- 7.1/10 The beat is danceable and makes you want to get up and move.
Keep driving – 7.2/10 With all of its optimism and visible but little subtleties, it sounds like being in love.
Satellite- 7.4/10 He narrates a melancholy love narrative, which is accompanied by cheerful yet muted instrumentals, lending a sense of longing to the entire song.
Boyfriends- 8/10 This is a wonderful and sorrowful ballad about how “Boyfriends” hurt their relationships in various ways.
Love of my life- 8.7/10 The phantom harmonies and soft guitar riff express his loss, as the music goes inward and fades to close Harry’s House on a lovely note of yearning.
Styles appears to be telling a pal about a string of amorous encounters. It’s personal but familiar; sophisticated but approachable. Harry’s House is a summertime flirtation that, happily, appears to be sticking around for a while. I will forever be a Harry Styles fan. Just because this album wasn’t my favorite, doesn’t mean I’m going to stop listening to it.