Harry Styles' Disco Album Drops
Harry Styles' new album *Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally.* invites listeners to "stop overthinking and just feel" with its blend of disco and introspection. The release draws major critical attention for its adventurous sound and emotional openness. Styles has been candid about how Liam Payne's death made him re-examine his outlook on life and fame.
The album is Styles' first full-length project in four years, following the critically acclaimed 2022 album *Harry's House*. That record went on to win the coveted Album of the Year award at the 2023 Grammys. For this new 12-track album, Styles re-teamed with executive producer Kid Harpoon, a close collaborator who has worked on all of the singer's solo records since his 2017 self-titled debut. The project also features collaborations with Wolf Alice vocalist Ellie Rowsell and Berlin-based musician Yaffra. *Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally.* joins a larger disco revival that has swept through mainstream music since 2020. Artists like Dua Lipa, The Weeknd, and Doja Cat have all released popular disco-influenced projects in recent years. The new sound marks another step in Styles' musical evolution since his boy band days. His solo career has journeyed from the 70s soft-rock influences of his debut album to the 80s-inspired synth-pop of *Harry's House*. Initial reviews for the new album are generally favorable, earning it a Metacritic score of 78 out of 100. Critics have noted it as Styles' most experimental work to date, blending his pop sensibilities with electronic and art-pop influences. The lead single, "Aperture," signaled a significant sonic shift for the artist. Described by critics as moody and leaning into electronic and techno sounds, the track served as a preview of the album's more dance-influenced direction.
