Niall Horan – Flicker

Niall Horan’s debut album Flicker came out ten days ago! Have you taken the time to give it a good listen? If not, then you are missing out on something great. I posted about him a few weeks ago when he released  “Too Much to Ask,” his third single off the album and began my countdown to the release of Flicker. It has a classic rock/folk-pop sound with a dash of country. Flicker went #1 in the U.S. this week leaving me with some serious proud mom vibes for this former One Direction singer. The album starts with the classic rock track “On The Loose.” With the exception of “Seeing Blind,” a collaboration done with country singer Maren Morris, the next four tracks should seem pretty familiar because radio stations are in love with them. If you are a John Mayer fan, you will most likely love “Paper Houses,” “Since We’re Alone,” and “You And Me.” The title track of the album is absolutely beautiful and delicately produced.

I watched all the songs live via YouTube and love “The Tide,” “Own My Own,” and “Mirrors.” I was convinced they would be my favorites on the album, but I am really impressed by the studio versions of “Since We’re Alone,” “Flicker,” and “Fire Away.”  I am not implying Horan performs those songs bad live nor am I implying the studio versions of my favorite live tunes are lacking. It just boils down to personal preference.

If you like a modern classic rock or folk-pop-country sound you will love this album. Go ahead, give it a good listen. I promise you will not regret it!

Too Much to Ask – New Niall Horan Single

May I just say that I have been really impressed by Niall Horan? I was not a huge One Direction fan. I would listen to their songs when they came on the radio (I mean, who does not love a good boyband song?), but I did not seek out their music. Heck, I did not even know their individual names. Now we are upon the great 1D break, and I am so happy about it. Why? Have you heard Niall Horan? This guy has the voice of an angel (as if I even know what that sounds like). I predict his new single “Too Much to Ask” to be a smash hit, following his last single “Slow Hands” which recently went #1 in the US. The guitar solo in this song is absolutely beautiful, and the lyrics really pull at your heartstrings with lines like “my shadow’s dancing without you for the first time, my heart is hoping you’ll walk right in tonight.”

Niall’s debut album Flicker is out October 20, 2017.