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“Louis’s eyes are dark, intense, controlling, with a surly ‘damn your love, damn your life’ edge.”
— or a thread of my favorite words written about Louis over the years
— or a thread of my favorite words written about Louis over the years
“Louis Tomlinson sounds like the britpop star he was born to be on ‘Kill My Mind.’
It’s bigger, slicker, and rockier than anything he’s ever done.”
— @MTVNEWS, 09.05.2019
It’s bigger, slicker, and rockier than anything he’s ever done.”
— @MTVNEWS, 09.05.2019
“In the [Kill My Mind] video, Tomlinson fronts a band onstage at a club, bathed in crimson light — a proper rock-star (re)arrival.”
— @MTVNEWS, 10.24.2019
![“In the [Kill My Mind] video, Tomlinson fronts a band onstage at a club, bathed in crimson light — a proper rock-star (re)arrival.”— @MTVNEWS, 10.24.2019](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EVtp-RKU4AANpLo.jpg "“In the [Kill My Mind] video, Tomlinson fronts a band onstage at a club, bathed in crimson light — a proper rock-star (re)arrival.”— @MTVNEWS, 10.24.2019")
— @MTVNEWS, 10.24.2019
“He's not the protagonist [of the WMI music video], a fact he seems to revel in, and acts more as as a Greek chorus haunting the fringes of a doomed love story.”
— @MTVNEWS, 10.24.2019
— @MTVNEWS, 10.24.2019
“He went all in on both for title track [...]. It's a ballad, adorned with sweeping violinists and cellists amid ‘25, 30 people in the room, all there just to put strings on the track for me, for my songs.’”
— @MTVNews, 01.31.2020
![“He went all in on both for title track [...]. It's a ballad, adorned with sweeping violinists and cellists amid ‘25, 30 people in the room, all there just to put strings on the track for me, for my songs.’”— @MTVNews, 01.31.2020](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EVtrO2yUcAA7Nxo.jpg "“He went all in on both for title track [...]. It's a ballad, adorned with sweeping violinists and cellists amid ‘25, 30 people in the room, all there just to put strings on the track for me, for my songs.’”— @MTVNews, 01.31.2020")
— @MTVNews, 01.31.2020
“[The orchestra] lends the chorus an air of triumph; meanwhile, the symbolic obstruction in the title recall Tomlinson's growing pains [...] “Walls" finds him breaking through, howling, ‘Now I stand taller than them all’ on a towering chorus.’”
— @MTVNews, 01.31.2020
![“[The orchestra] lends the chorus an air of triumph; meanwhile, the symbolic obstruction in the title recall Tomlinson's growing pains [...] “Walls" finds him breaking through, howling, ‘Now I stand taller than them all’ on a towering chorus.’”— @MTVNews, 01.31.2020](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EVtsBy2VAAAxQGO.jpg "“[The orchestra] lends the chorus an air of triumph; meanwhile, the symbolic obstruction in the title recall Tomlinson's growing pains [...] “Walls\" finds him breaking through, howling, ‘Now I stand taller than them all’ on a towering chorus.’”— @MTVNews, 01.31.2020")
![“[The orchestra] lends the chorus an air of triumph; meanwhile, the symbolic obstruction in the title recall Tomlinson's growing pains [...] “Walls" finds him breaking through, howling, ‘Now I stand taller than them all’ on a towering chorus.’”— @MTVNews, 01.31.2020](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EVtsBy1UcAAwBAg.jpg "“[The orchestra] lends the chorus an air of triumph; meanwhile, the symbolic obstruction in the title recall Tomlinson's growing pains [...] “Walls\" finds him breaking through, howling, ‘Now I stand taller than them all’ on a towering chorus.’”— @MTVNews, 01.31.2020")
— @MTVNews, 01.31.2020
“The first thing Louis does onstage is run to the corner and wave up to the nosebleed seats [...] his first order of business is making sure the cheap seats get noticed.”
— @RollingStone, 08.06.2015
![“The first thing Louis does onstage is run to the corner and wave up to the nosebleed seats [...] his first order of business is making sure the cheap seats get noticed.”— @RollingStone, 08.06.2015](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EVttHq9VcAE2qVL.jpg "“The first thing Louis does onstage is run to the corner and wave up to the nosebleed seats [...] his first order of business is making sure the cheap seats get noticed.”— @RollingStone, 08.06.2015")
— @RollingStone, 08.06.2015
“It starts off so unassuming, but as Tomlinson’s vulnerability builds, so does the song, and when the beat drops and the backing vocals kick in? It’s pure magic.”
— @POPSUGAR, 01.29.2020
— @POPSUGAR, 01.29.2020
“Tomlinson showcases his impeccable ability to flow words overtop a sonic landscape [...], a storytelling technique that has been challenging for his fellow band mates to crack.”
— @GetAlternative, 02.06.2020
![“Tomlinson showcases his impeccable ability to flow words overtop a sonic landscape [...], a storytelling technique that has been challenging for his fellow band mates to crack.”— @GetAlternative, 02.06.2020](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EVtwDs2UMAAr8of.jpg "“Tomlinson showcases his impeccable ability to flow words overtop a sonic landscape [...], a storytelling technique that has been challenging for his fellow band mates to crack.”— @GetAlternative, 02.06.2020")
— @GetAlternative, 02.06.2020
“Bringing one of the catchiest bridges to the mainstream in recent years, ‘Defenceless’ soars [and will] have one itching to listen to it on the open road.”
— @GetAlternative, 02.06.2020
![“Bringing one of the catchiest bridges to the mainstream in recent years, ‘Defenceless’ soars [and will] have one itching to listen to it on the open road.”— @GetAlternative, 02.06.2020](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EVtwaixUMAARPU_.jpg "“Bringing one of the catchiest bridges to the mainstream in recent years, ‘Defenceless’ soars [and will] have one itching to listen to it on the open road.”— @GetAlternative, 02.06.2020")
— @GetAlternative, 02.06.2020
“[OTB] taps into an indie market that suits his voice well as the songs corners feel burnt and tinged. The stunning religious subtext that could be metaphors for both his relationship and with fame...”
— @GetAlternative, 02.06.2020
![“[OTB] taps into an indie market that suits his voice well as the songs corners feel burnt and tinged. The stunning religious subtext that could be metaphors for both his relationship and with fame...”— @GetAlternative, 02.06.2020](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EVtwvbSU0AE8lxD.jpg "“[OTB] taps into an indie market that suits his voice well as the songs corners feel burnt and tinged. The stunning religious subtext that could be metaphors for both his relationship and with fame...”— @GetAlternative, 02.06.2020")
— @GetAlternative, 02.06.2020
“Walls works because it’s a culmination of Louis Tomlinson’s best assets [...] His peaks as a vocalist breathe through his debut, nailing airy falsettos and parading his raspy edge.”
— @GetAlternative, 02.06.2020
![“Walls works because it’s a culmination of Louis Tomlinson’s best assets [...] His peaks as a vocalist breathe through his debut, nailing airy falsettos and parading his raspy edge.”— @GetAlternative, 02.06.2020](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EVtxDyVVcAAQCC5.jpg "“Walls works because it’s a culmination of Louis Tomlinson’s best assets [...] His peaks as a vocalist breathe through his debut, nailing airy falsettos and parading his raspy edge.”— @GetAlternative, 02.06.2020")
— @GetAlternative, 02.06.2020
“He’s addressing more mature subjects, such as anxiety, mortality, and self-integrity. Tomlinson stands out by stressing the importance of taking your time, honoring yourself, feeling your feelings and finding your footing as you go.”
— @SpectrumCulture, 02.09.2020
— @SpectrumCulture, 02.09.2020
“[Walls] is a compelling collection that boldly defies current trends and simultaneously proves [Tomlinson] has more to say now than ever before.”
— @MikeyNied for Idolator, 02.03.2020
— @MikeyNied for Idolator, 02.03.2020
“I met Tomlinson in a back bar of a central London hotel as I self-consciously began to consider the possibility that I may be underdressed for the occasion...”
— @FarOutMag, 11.29.2020
— @FarOutMag, 11.29.2020
“A refreshing change in reference to the typical, modern-day pop stars. Musicians of international fame can be tricky [...] Despite my initial trepidation, Tomlinson greeted me with immense warmth.”
— @FarOutMag, 11.29.2019
![“A refreshing change in reference to the typical, modern-day pop stars. Musicians of international fame can be tricky [...] Despite my initial trepidation, Tomlinson greeted me with immense warmth.”— @FarOutMag, 11.29.2019](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EVt1-S2VAAEygit.jpg "“A refreshing change in reference to the typical, modern-day pop stars. Musicians of international fame can be tricky [...] Despite my initial trepidation, Tomlinson greeted me with immense warmth.”— @FarOutMag, 11.29.2019")
— @FarOutMag, 11.29.2019
“What struck me the most from the time I spent with the singer-songwriter was just how grounded he was, seemingly bereft of any level of arrogance and still just that same lad from Doncaster who began this journey ten years ago.”
— @FarOutMag, 11.29.2019
— @FarOutMag, 11.29.2019
“Tomlinson has the air of a comedic TV personality: warm, funny and self-effacing [...]. He has a loud, theatrical voice.”
— @BritishGQ for Actor Louis, 09.19.2019
— @BritishGQ for Actor Louis, 09.19.2019
“We laugh about those heady days, when he was 18-24, fresh out of Doncaster and making the kind of money 99.9 per cent of us can only ever dream about.”
— @BritishGQ, 09.19.2019
— @BritishGQ, 09.19.2019
“Louis Tomlinson’s debut is not an album people will be expecting from the One Direction star, nor one that will sit easily amongst the current chart toppers. But that’s a good thing. It’s exciting. And it’s definitely something worth waiting for.”
— @bestfitmusic, 03.04.2019
— @bestfitmusic, 03.04.2019
“On their fifth album, it seems like Louis is taking ownership. Made In The A.M. provides him with tons of standout moments where he either belts it out or takes command on a solo.”
— @MTVNEWS, 11.13.2015
— @MTVNEWS, 11.13.2015
“A particular light fell onto the tender tenor of the group, as his voice always provided the edge that elevated the group beyond the generic boyband model [...] Tomlinson differentiated One Direction from others in the field.”
— @GetAlternative, 02.06.2020
![“A particular light fell onto the tender tenor of the group, as his voice always provided the edge that elevated the group beyond the generic boyband model [...] Tomlinson differentiated One Direction from others in the field.”— @GetAlternative, 02.06.2020](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EVt6O9dU0AA_l1x.jpg "“A particular light fell onto the tender tenor of the group, as his voice always provided the edge that elevated the group beyond the generic boyband model [...] Tomlinson differentiated One Direction from others in the field.”— @GetAlternative, 02.06.2020")
— @GetAlternative, 02.06.2020
“Louis Tomlinson, the band's oldest member, contributed his skill to a staggering total of 12 out of 18 songs, and [...] successfully convinced me that he is an angel, sent from songwriting heaven.”
— @HuffPost, 01.25.2014
![“Louis Tomlinson, the band's oldest member, contributed his skill to a staggering total of 12 out of 18 songs, and [...] successfully convinced me that he is an angel, sent from songwriting heaven.”— @HuffPost, 01.25.2014](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EVt7yHtUEAMzXS4.jpg "“Louis Tomlinson, the band's oldest member, contributed his skill to a staggering total of 12 out of 18 songs, and [...] successfully convinced me that he is an angel, sent from songwriting heaven.”— @HuffPost, 01.25.2014")
— @HuffPost, 01.25.2014
“Louis's powerhouse (and heartbreaking) solo at the very end is undoubtedly the best part of the track—and perhaps one of the best parts of all of Midnight Memories.”
— @seventeen, 08.11.2015
— @seventeen, 08.11.2015
“Looking into Louis Tomlinson’s Legacy: He lyrically pushed One Direction from poppy love songs to sensual pop-rock romps [...] ‘No Control’ remains a risqué, rollicking gem in the discography.”
— @axs, 06.26.2017
![“Looking into Louis Tomlinson’s Legacy: He lyrically pushed One Direction from poppy love songs to sensual pop-rock romps [...] ‘No Control’ remains a risqué, rollicking gem in the discography.”— @axs, 06.26.2017](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EVt_nseVAAAFreY.jpg "“Looking into Louis Tomlinson’s Legacy: He lyrically pushed One Direction from poppy love songs to sensual pop-rock romps [...] ‘No Control’ remains a risqué, rollicking gem in the discography.”— @axs, 06.26.2017")
![“Looking into Louis Tomlinson’s Legacy: He lyrically pushed One Direction from poppy love songs to sensual pop-rock romps [...] ‘No Control’ remains a risqué, rollicking gem in the discography.”— @axs, 06.26.2017](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EVt_ntTUEAAX4nF.jpg "“Looking into Louis Tomlinson’s Legacy: He lyrically pushed One Direction from poppy love songs to sensual pop-rock romps [...] ‘No Control’ remains a risqué, rollicking gem in the discography.”— @axs, 06.26.2017")
— @axs, 06.26.2017
done asf for now happy reading <3
i lied omg! this was a brutal review for midnight memories back in the day that people got very, very mad over—but it still manages to praise the louis-driven little black dress 
