Erskine and Columbia Records
Producer: Kid Harpoon, Tyler Johnson
Fans expecting a big disco extravaganza from Harry Styles are going to be sorely disappointed as his fourth album, Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally., heavily veers toward mellow indie alt-pop. The album’s cohesive and layered production is solid, but its low-tempo and monotone sound can feel repetitive at times. It’s great to see Styles experiment with different instrumentals, especially on tracks like “Are You Listening Yet?,” “Pop,” and “Carla’s Song.” Yet, it feels like Styles is playing it safe. It’s missing catchier hooks to make this album feel more lively and memorable.
