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Harry Styles\u2019\u00a0fourth album,\u00a0<\/span>Kiss All the Time. Disco,\u00a0Occasionally,\u00a0<\/span><\/i>is a\u00a0long-awaited\u00a0release\u00a0after his\u00a0four-year break from\u00a0the studio\u00a0following\u00a0<\/span>Harry\u2019s House<\/span><\/i>\u00a0(2022).\u00a0The pop sensation\u2019s philosophy\u00a0for\u00a0the album is to experience romance and\u00a0allow yourself\u00a0to have fun \u2013 preferably\u00a0under strobe lighting with friends.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Released on\u00a0sixth\u00a0March 2026, the twelve-track record\u00a0blends romance with bursts of energy, reinforced through\u00a0retro-influenced musical decisions\u00a0and a strong disco sound. Produced by longtime collaborators Kid Harpoon and Tyler Johnson, the album\u00a0was recorded\u00a0in studios across London and Berlin.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u2018Coming Up Roses\u2019 harnesses the Kiss All the Time energy through gentle vocals. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n The album\u00a0concept works well\u00a0in theory and,\u00a0in my opinion,\u00a0Styles\u2019\u00a0album\u00a0achieves it,\u00a0as the\u00a0<\/span>Kiss\u00a0<\/span><\/i>elements<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/i>contrast\u00a0effectively with\u00a0the\u00a0<\/span>Disco\u00a0<\/span><\/i>elements, filling listeners in on what Harry styles has been exploring since his temporary\u00a0departure.\u00a0Many tracks on the\u00a0album are soft and intimate;\u00a0for\u00a0example,\u00a0\u2018Coming Up Roses\u2019\u00a0harnesses the\u00a0<\/span>Kiss<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span>All\u00a0the\u00a0Time\u00a0<\/span><\/i>energy\u00a0through gentle vocals.\u00a0Then the album shifts into\u00a0upbeat funk-inspired songs,\u00a0such as\u00a0\u2018Dance No More,\u2019\u00a0which calls back to the disco-\u00a0related album\u00a0title. While critics can view these alternating sounds as\u00a0a disruption of balance on the record,\u00a0it can also\u00a0be argued\u00a0that the exciting songs add energy\u00a0after the\u00a0more personal\u00a0listens.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Key tracks on the record include \u2018\u2018Aperture\u2019 as the lead single and \u2018Coming Up Roses\u2019 as the emotional ballad of the album. The lead single\u2019s message of \u2018We belong together\u2019 calls back to the fans and the community that continued supporting Styles while he was on a break. Before the release of the album, \u2018Aperture\u2019 felt like a new experimental sound for Styles. Some listeners argued it was a risky choice, while others enjoyed the fresh direction. Now that the album has been released, it feels as though \u2018Aperture\u2019 might not have been the most fitting song to release as a standalone track, with songs like \u2018American Girls\u2019 existing. <\/p>\n The percussion vocal hooks in the track draw from disco and house music chants\u2026 <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n <\/span><\/p>\n \u2018American Girls\u2019 is also a high energy track, but it carries a nostalgic pop sound, similar to One Direction\u2019s discography that may appeal to a wide range of audiences, especially long-time fans. The groovy baselines and party energy of these tracks directly contrasts to my personal favourite, \u2018Coming Up Roses.\u2019 Its vulnerable lyrics, paired with the minimal voice filtering, creates a stripped-back, authentic atmosphere on the album. This song proves Styles can create a party in your mind while also offering enough emotional depth to make you reflect on the uncertain relationship portrayed in the lyrics. This heart wrenching song is one of the strongest lyrically from the album, featuring personal reflections such as, \u2018If we stay the course, we could get it right\/ But I\u2019m not devoid of an appetite\u2019 as well as criticisms of his own behaviour, \u2018\u2026Am I back-seating your life\/ Judging while you drive?\u2019\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The theme of freedom stands out on his album in a different, bolder way compared to Styles\u2019 earlier work. Particularly, \u2018Dance No More\u2019 stems from a moment of personal freedom, Styles described the inspiration for the song in an interview with Zane Lowe, explaining that he was dancing in the club in Berlin and experienced a rare sense of collective enjoyment with those around him, instead of feeling like a performer. This idea of performance is referenced in the lyric \u2018DJs don\u2019t dance no more,\u2019 which highlights his unique perspective of not always being able to completely enjoy a moment when his job is to provide joy to an audience, through entertainment. Therefore, this album was created to allow him to experience shared excitement with fans during concerts as he performs. The percussion vocal hooks in the track draw from disco and house music chants, reinforcing that feeling of togetherness. <\/p>\n A good balance of romance and disco, making it a cohesive album overall.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n <\/span><\/p>\n While there are\u00a0different\u00a0forms of music on this album,\u00a0from\u00a0disco-inspired\u00a0tracks to\u00a0slower, emotional songs-\u00a0it\u00a0does not\u00a0take away from the themes portrayed across the\u00a0record. From identity\u00a0exploration\u00a0to dealing with heartbreak,\u00a0to\u00a0remaining\u00a0hopeful at the end, the album\u00a0offers a\u00a0song for everyone.\u00a0Its closing track \u2018Carla\u2019s Song,\u2019\u00a0is a bright, uplifting tune that\u2019s central message of \u2018it\u2019s all there waiting for you\u2019\u00a0feels like\u00a0a full-\u00a0circle moment,\u00a0referencing the\u00a0repeated message in \u2018Aperture.\u2019 The closing song\u2019s warmth synths\u00a0bring\u00a0out a nostalgic feeling when listening, and while the album explores various ideas,\u00a0it\u00a0ultimately returns\u00a0to the magic of music-\u00a0how it touches people and fosters new connections.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally,<\/span><\/i>\u00a0has a good balance of romance and disco, making it a cohesive album\u00a0overall. While Style\u2019s lyrics\u00a0can sometimes feel obscure or abstract,\u00a0he makes up for it with the dynamic, thrilling sounds\u00a0you hear\u00a0throughout the\u00a0record and\u00a0a fun time.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Enjoyed reading this? You might also like:<\/strong><\/p>\n Live Review: 5 Seconds of Summer<\/a><\/p>\n\n
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