Harry Styles lets the music — and the joy — take over Harry Styles’ new album, Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally, feels like a vibrant, unpredictable event. Following his Grammy-winning Harry’s House, this latest release is an experimental pop journey that blends homage, electronica, and a sense of wild celebration. The album, co-produced by Kid Harpoon and Tyler Johnson, is designed for the earbud era, offering a rich tapestry of sounds—from fleeting guitar riffs to pulsating synthesizers—that invites listeners to immerse themselves in its sonic world. Styles, who recorded the album in Berlin, has drawn comparisons to David Bowie’s Berlin Trilogy (Low, Heroes, Lodger). The city’s influence is evident in the album’s avant-garde approach, with Styles embracing bold, unconventional choices. Yet, he credits the “joyous” energy of LCD Soundsystem as a key inspiration, infusing the project with a sense of exuberance and humor. This spirit permeates tracks like the lead single Aperture, which features a hypnotic synthesizer and subdued vocals, and Coming Up Roses, an orchestral ballad that layers strings into a sweeping, emotional crescendo. The album’s lyrics balance wit with philosophical reflection, addressing modern anxieties while encouraging a return to simplicity. In Season 2 Weight Loss, Styles critiques ego-driven obsessions, suggesting that the world’s chaos often stems from overanalysis. “It’s kind of sad,” he sings, “but there’s something I know / Too many things for you to analyze.” The solution, he implies, is to let light in—both literally and metaphorically. Songs like Paint by Numbers pause the album’s disco-driven rhythm to celebrate mundane pleasures, such as spending time outdoors or enjoying music.#kid_harpoon #harry_styles #tyler_johnson #berlin #lcd_soundsystem
