gagzus 16,008 Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 FIVE minutes and 40 seconds. That’s how long it takes former ONE DIRECTION heart-throb HARRY STYLES to establish himself as the world’s most exciting new music star. His debut single Sign of the Times is a soaring, epic rock ballad that sounds like a cross between DAVID BOWIE and LANA DEL REY (as weird as that sounds). It goes against the current trend of non-distinguishable dance tracks — the length alone would make it commercial suicide for any other artist. Its main instrument is the piano, which Harry has been studiously playing in private for years. For large portions of the track he sings in falsetto, showing off a quality voice with much more range than we ever saw during his five years in 1D. This song has the potential to become a timeless classic. Harry co-wrote it with the brilliant, highly regarded Grammy-winning producer JEFF BHASKER, best known for his work with KANYE WEST and JAY Z. Whether anyone in the industry will take young Harry seriously as the “next Bowie” remains to be seen, but the 23-year-old is certainly putting his best foot forward. The lyrics are “deeply personal”, sources close to Harry tell me, but they’re also open to any form of interpretation. Sign of the Times begins with him singing over the piano: “Just stop your crying, it’s a sign of the times. Welcome to the final show, hope you’re wearing your best clothes.” Could it be about a break-up? Possibly. Or maybe about death? More likely. The refrain throughout the song is his need to “gotta get away from here”. From what exactly isn’t clear. “We could meet again somewhere, somewhere far away from here,” he sings, poignantly. Many people think Harry has disappeared up his own backside with an arty promotional campaign designed to distance himself as far as possible from the 1D heritage that has given him this opportunity. That said, I give him huge credit for releasing the most daring and well-delivered debut single of the decade. And you won’t get it out of your head once you’ve heard it . . . Starman rating: 5/5 stars https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/3274821/harry-styles-debut-solo-single-sign-of-the-times-first-review/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
junolxf 8,654 Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 I don't trust The Sun, but I'm so excited. I can't wait any longer. "Seems to be trendy lately to talk sh*t about 'Lady Gaga' when your albums/singles drop." - Leviticus 20:27 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stvrboy 1,104 Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 That sounds so ****ing good Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSUNAMI 21,021 Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 Paid promo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockySayTalk 504 Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 Lol all the ads on ggd for this page are Zayn and his new single for me, how ironic also I'm excited for the single, less so now that most of it is in falsetto.... but we'll see Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GagaXCupcakke 3,818 Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 I'm excited for it. But the new David Bowie is Lady Gaga, get it right Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thierryrreiht 20,997 Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 9 minutes ago, gagzus said: For large portions of the track he sings in falsetto Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsterdino 31,997 Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 did it came out already? or am i missing something Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gagzus 16,008 Posted April 6, 2017 Author Share Posted April 6, 2017 28 minutes ago, monsterdino said: did it came out already? or am i missing something nope comes out in 9 hours this is a pre-release review to tell people what it's like Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake 7,385 Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 Why do the lyrics make it sound like a song about the end of the world? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sipthistea 21,099 Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 Oh, really? Spoiler What kind of overrated level is this? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haroon 49,685 Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 This made me run to try to find it online but turns out it's not out yet Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Gaga 22,930 Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 I'm kinda hyped especially with that Bowie meets Lana description Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadowcrest 2,487 Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 54 minutes ago, GagaXCupcakke said: I'm excited for it. But the new David Bowie is Lady Gaga, get it right Because Bowie put out an iffy Country album Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemo 4,295 Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 Here I was wondering why they were reviewing an old Prince record. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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