When was the last time the world had seen a transition from being in a teeny bopper boy band to being a solo artist with a new single debuting at #1 on the music charts? if you answered 'not since Justin Timberlake' you'd be right, until now.
Former One Direction member Harry Styles debut solo single was released on April 7th 2017, and since has remained at number one on the pop music charts. Harry Style's single "Sign of the Times" is a catchy tune with old english rock influences;which has landed him mixed reviews from both music fans, and radio music listeners around the globe. Personally, i love "Sign of the Times" and think it is absolutely brilliant.
Since the break up of One Direction myself, as well as other fans have been anticipating this solo release, and to say that we're pleased is an understatement. This was Harrys moment to show he was able a career beyond his time in One Direction, and he couldn't have done a better job.
The sound in "Sign of the Times" is much different one direction ever produced. In the song you can really hear different vocals, musical instruments, and heavy lyrics by Harry;including falsettos, heavy use of drums, constant use of piano through the whole song, and lyrics that have a heavy emotional meaning.All of which were never shown in any of One Directions albums over the 5 years they were together.
Even in One Direction Harry had always talked about how British rock bands such as The RollingStones were a huge musical influence and a big reason why he had wanted to persue music in the first place, but was never able to produce that kind of rock music in One Direction. Though as a fan its weird for me to hear such a drastic change in Harry music I would be lying if i said that i didn't love 'Sign of the Times'. I really think Harry was really able to make such a beautiful song still potentially have the live production of a rock song.
I think 'Sign of the Times' is a perfect blend of a song the will make you cry like Adele, but still make you want to dance like The RollingStones.
Over all I think 'Sign of the Times' is song anybody could listen to despite you being 13 or 75, because it can appeal to any music genre, whether it be rock, or pop. This is just the beginning of Harry Styles' solo career and this song was a just a preview of what we can expect from his self titled debut album 'Harry Styles' that is to release on May 12th this year.
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