On The Heartbreak Weather Album, Niall Horan Is Still Having A Hard Time Leaving One Direction

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JAKARTA - Niall Horan released his second solo album, Heartbreak Weather, Friday, March 13. Since it was announced in early February, One Direction's personnel started a new era with the first song Nice To Meet Ya, followed by Put a Little Love on Me, then No Judgment.

There aren't many experiments the 26-year-old singer has done on her second album. Maybe he understands that a simple love-love song is currently being loved. Just look at Lewis Capaldi, Luke Graham, James Arthur, Calum Scott, and other male singers who have the same singing style and tone. The switching from one song to another is not surprising either.

Even though listeners know that he has a qualified voice with other One Direction members. However, when playing high notes on the tracks Heartbreak Weather, Dear Patience, and Bend the Rules, the sound sounded more mature.

Meanwhile, on the Small Talk track, the rhythm is made similar to Slow Hands, one of the tracks from his first album Flicker. Its main promotional track Nice To Meet Ya is one of the songs featuring Horan as a true solo singer. Upbeat but enjoyable.

Put a Little Love on Me becomes a slow track featuring piano sounds. He tries to transform into a poet. Some of the falsetto vocal parts that were presented further added to the melancholy of the lyrics; “When the lights come up and there's no shadows dancing. I look around as my heart is collapsing. Cause you're the only one I need. To put a little love on me. "

It's hard to keep Heartbreak Weather away from One Direction's shadow. If you're a One Direction fan, you might agree with the songs on this album that just repeat the success of the pop group. Not that it seems condescending, but it seems that a member is also having a hard time 'moving on' from the success of the group that raised him.

The Arms of a Stranger track alarms the shadows. And when you look at the list of producers on this album, it turns out that there are many familiar names who have worked on the song One Direction, namely Daniel Bryer, Jamie Scott, John Ryan, Julian Bunetta, Teddy Geiger, and others.

Still became the closing track for the romantic relationship Horan sang through Heartbreak Weather. Featuring vocals accompanied by an acoustic guitar, Horan manages to create a sentimental atmosphere for his listeners. If asked what distinguishes Heratbreak Weather from his first album, the quality of writing the lyrics as well as the sound is a pleasant thing that can be received from this album.

Before releasing his second album, Horan presented a short skit through his YouTube channel, entitled Niall Storm. A total of 14 videos - according to the number of tracks - containing Niall Storm predicting the weather based on the released title track. Marketing, which is considered attractive, is in fact not quite in line with his music, which is still carried by the first album.

One day we won't have to wear these ridiculous rubber outfits but until then… It's heartbreak weather for all of us #HeartbreakWeatherWatch https://t.co/I9X1l4YRup pic.twitter.com/ofePW8VJsM

- Niall Horan (@NiallOfficial) March 12, 2020

Niall Horan carried out a series of promotions for his latest album by appearing on the Late Late Show With James Corden with the songs Nice To Meet Ya, Put a Little Love on Me, No Judgment, and Black and White. Currently, Heartbreak Weather is at number one on iTunes worldwide. This album can be obtained physically and digitally. You can also listen to the album via here: