It's every singer's worst nightmare, but it's not surprising that the world's biggest boyband's upcoming album has been leaked. One Direction's Midnight Memories was due for release next week, but the internet has been whipped into a frenzy as Directioners across the world are sharing the leaked songs with each other.
With two mainstream studio albums already released, the band promised more of a rock feel to this album, but I cant help feeling that they seemed almost scared to stray from their pop roots.
Tracklist:
Best Song Ever
The first single to be released back in July, Best Song Ever originally broke the 24 hour record on VEVO, gaining 12.3 million views.
Story of My Life
The second single to be released from the upcoming album, the video received a large amount of critical acclaim due to the personal nature of the music video
Diana
Although they have kept fairly quiet about who Diana actually is, Liam once joked that it was about a random girl on Twitter- "She’s tweeted us so many times, we just felt like we really owed it to her. She has like 70,000 followers, too, so we thought it made some business sense. " The song has deep pop tones and a stupidly catchy chorus.
Midnight Memories
This song is definitely about being on tour, partying and not caring. It is reminiscent of Rock Me, an unreleased track from Take Me Home. Any McFly fans will appreciate this song for sure.
You and I
This track was my favourite on the album, I knew the group had to have an equivalent to Little Things, and this one is it. This may be a cheesy love ballad, but it shows off the vocal range the group has, and stripping back the music to the bare minimum is a welcome break from the rock/pop that consumes many of the tracks.
Don't Forget Where You Belong
Very much a song about exploring the world, yet still looking forward to being back home, this track is pretty cute, and definitely gives Directioners a slice of fangirling in three minute form.
Strong
With a heavier beat, but still maintaining the mainstream pop, this one is a sure fire contender for the next single to be released.
Happily
As albums go, this one reaches it's optimum feel-good scale with Happily, as the five members belt out " I just want it to be you and I forever"... Directioners everywhere swoon.
Right Now
This one really reminded me of a One Republic track, and for any 1D skeptic, the high notes hit in this song are almost faith-restoring. Bravo lads.
Little Black Dress
When the group talked about the rock tones, this is as far as it went with LBD. This one was less about the solo snippets, but all about harmonising with each other.
Through The Dark
It was a breath of fresh air for the album to turn to more acoustic influences and I definitely think the band fair better when the music is stripped back.
Something Great
This track disappointed me the most, as although I enjoy the harmonies the group creates, this one lacked a strong, addictive chorus I was looking for.
Little White Lies
Another song about girls that play games.. yawn! The super catchy chorus is what saves this one.. I'm still humming it.
Better Than Words
Hello electronic influences.. I loved this song and how it was confused about whether it wanted to be upbeat or not. Cheekiest lyric of the album: "You make me wanna.... one more night"
Why We Don't Go There
This song is (close your ears young Directioners) about spending the night together... These boys are definitely growing up *winks*
Does He Know
In this track let's all boyfriends know that any of the five members of 1D have the potential to steal your girlfriend. Consider yourself threatened. " Does he know you can move it like that?" I assume they are talking about dancing here..
Alive
This one must have been written by Mr Styles himself. The proof: "I don't know why I want to be with every girl I meet". If they ever release this, I want the video to include an American diner, some serious quiffs and soft top cars.
Half a Heart
Another Little Things substitute about how much they miss their loved ones.. aww. Definitely one for the soppiest oafs.
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