HARRY STYLES ENTERS HIS ELECTRONIC ERA – ‘Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally.’ Album Review

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Harry Styles has officially returned to the music with his brand-new album Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally., which released yesterday, Friday 6^th March. After the long-awaited release of his fourth studio album, Styles’ new record pushes his sound further into alternative electronic pop, and contains strong addictive beats mellowed out with intimate lyrics.

When I first hit play on this album, I was transported into an electronic euphoria. The complex and diverse layers of production initially did leave me unsure as to what direction I should follow. I can’t lie, it was a little overwhelming. However, the more you listen and truly immerse yourself, the more the songs start to differentiate themselves from one another, and you realise just how impactful the album will be. This shift into electronic pop is refreshing, while the familiarity of Harry’s recognisable voice offers something completely unique, something that stands out among recent pop releases.

After relistening to lead single Aperture, which was released back in January, the second track of the album American Girls pulls you in deeper.It begins with soft piano before the drums introduce an upbeat rhythm. Styles’ vocals contrast with the sharper synths and bring the arrangement together as it swells into the chorus. As we continue through the album, we get a glimpse into themes about relationships, longevity, and self-reflection.

Pop deserves an honourable mention. Its infectious hook makes it almost impossible not to move to the rhythm. Like most of the tracks on the album, it also has a great build-up of composition, bursting with energy as it reaches its peak. The added reverb on the vocals makes the track more three-dimensional, and there is a constant fight between the high-pitched synth and the deep bass.

Are You Listening Yet? is also a highlight of mine. With its grit and fast pace, it gives you the illusion of running, and explores the idea of listening to yourself amongst the chaos. It implies to me: are you going to keep running from yourself, or face it head on?

Coming Up Roses, on the other hand, offers something different. It features a beautiful string arrangement and reflects on how brief moments can still hold lasting meaning. It is a welcoming contrast from the heavy beat that runs through the backbone of this album.

Another thing to note is the intricacy of the songwriting on the LP, with lyrics like “Oh what a gift to be noticed, but it’s nothing to do with me.” and “Did you get your taste back? Or do you just need a little love?” adding a layer of vulnerability to certain songs.

The album’s disco influences appear most clearly in Dance No More, where its groovy undertone and funky bass has elements of disco, but still has a hint of synth pop. The album finishes with a track titled Carla’s Song, which captures the essence of discovering something new. It’s a hopeful, inviting and warm track to end on.

To summarise, Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally. moves away from the previous sound Harry embodied. We have left Harry’s House and have arrived at something completely new. While this modern, slightly futuristic approach is risky, and some listeners may see it as a misstep, I disagree. Growth is what keeps an artist interesting. The best artists don’t stand still… they evolve.

Harry has evolved, and his brand-new album Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally. is out now everywhere.

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