Almost everything we know about Harry Styles’ upcoming third album Harry’s house Surrounds the idea of the house. From album cover to promotional logo “You are at home,” All signs point to Styles returning home. I plan to do the same when the album is released on May 20: I’ll be in my childhood bedroom with a life-size cardboard cutout for the singer, listening to the album from start to finish.
It’s been over two years since Styles was released A fine lineIt is his second and most recent studio album. when A fine line Coming out in 2019, I was deeply rooted in the ups and downs of high school—ACT and unrequited youthful feelings—and listened to the album’s final track as I lay in my bed, crying in the dark and staring at the ceiling. Since then, my ritual has outpaced my culture of following patterns, but I’ve kept the cut out of the cardboard I got for my 15th birthday. It’s a staple when I come home from college now, and it’s a reminder of the changes I’ve endured over the years.
Famous styles said A fine line It’s about “Sex and Sadness” – on this album, he wanted to break free from the creative constraints he placed on his production and express himself freely. His sound has changed from the bottled pop of his boy band origins to incorporate diverse elements: more mature vocals, electric guitar, soft rock, and choral vocals. After two successful solo albums, Styles has proven himself an artist in his own right, after his years at One Direction. or not, Harry’s house He will find more of the same freedom and introspection he began to explore A fine line.
Harry’s house He would mark a new era for styles, both in the sound of his music and in his presentation. The era began with his performance of his single “Watermelon Sugar” at the 2021 Grammy Awards, wearing a Gucci leather suit with nothing underneath. The lawsuit sparked speculation that his third album would lean more into a rock sound, which Styles previously engaged in. As a fan of classic rock, I would love nothing more than for Styles to embrace his closeness to Stevie Nicks and his similarity to Mick Jagger and release a rock album. However, “As It Was”, the first single released from the new album on April 1, quickly changed my expectations for the project.
The single is popular all the way, but is more experimental than Styles’ previous pop hits like “Watermelon Sugar” and “Adore You”. Styles incorporates more mixes than before, which may indicate that the album is headed in the direction of a new wave sound. Song Introduction – Baby voices say “Come on, Harry, we want to say good night!” – At first it struck me as weird, but after listening to the song nearly a thousand times, I appreciate how the introduction showcases the song’s reflection on childhood. The chorus repeats the phrase “You know it’s not what it used to be,” and the song’s video is supposed to be about Styles’ transformation, with photos referring to his childhood.
Styles really leaned toward images of the home with his promotional shoot for “Better Homes and Gardens,” and he released the album’s track list with song titles suggesting intimacy and introspection, such as “Late Night Talking” and “Keep Driving.” Styles seems to be looking back on how he’s changed, and so am I. I grew up with Styles’ music, from rejecting One Direction in elementary school because “I’m not like other girls” to admitting to the Cornell Daily Sun that my Harry Styles cardboard cutout lives in my room. I can’t wait to hear how Styles has evolved Harry’s house The next words, audio, and images will guide us on Styles’ personal journey, as well as help me think for myself.
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Kiki Blue is a student in the College of Arts and Sciences. It can be accessed at [email protected]