Read more: Shocking: Zayn Malik is not a Muslim anymore It’s a credit to Malik and his producers that across the 27 tracks, the tone and feel of the album feel particularly right. But with his signature falsetto and ease with high notes, Malik successfully distinguishes himself from others treading similar stylistic waters. Starting with Let Me, the first portion of the album is the standard romantic shtick you expect from R&B singers like Zayn and The Weeknd. And with a hefty 27 tracks, Icarus Falls is certainly a big and explanatory record. Suffice it to say, Malik isn’t a fan of being in the public eye and it is his music that truly allows fans to get to know the soulful singer.
Timbaland) – 3:07 (834 kbps, 18.In fact, his sophomore album Icarus Falls - out everywhere - was preceded by an uncommon 9 single, none of which got properly promoted. Whatever the artistic intent, Icarus Falls remains a monstrosity - a bountiful gift or a daunting challenge, depending on the listener - that deserves some attention if you have time and patience to spare. In an alternate reality, the album’s closing track - the Timbaland-assisted “Too Much” - might have been the album’s true title. That might even be the point: cherry-picking favorites for a personalized playlist could yield any number of unique listening experiences (or it could just be crafted for streams, similar to contemporary releases by artists such as Drake, the Weeknd, and Migos). From the ethereal (“Let Me,” “Scripted”) to the soulful (“Stand Still,” “I Don’t Mind”), the haunted (“Good Guy,” “Insomnia”) to the funky (“Sour Diesel,” “Rainberry,” “No Candle No Light”), Icarus Falls’ bloated track list at least benefits from having something for different moods, whether it’s a need for an introspective analysis of fame and love, or simply a soundtrack for melting into a sweaty, sex-spent haze. Clocking in at nearly an hour-and-a-half in length, the strength of the songs and Malik’s vocals are diluted as listeners might be left wondering whether this is a compilation or an endless loop, which is a shame, because there are wonderful moments - and a tighter, more manageable album - hidden in the murk. However, considering this double album comprises 27 tracks, Icarus Falls is too much of what could have been a very good thing. With his gorgeous voice and a batch of irresistibly seductive gems, he approaches greatness. (2CD) 2nd studio album from former One Direction member, includes “Entertainer” “Like I Would” & “No Candle No Light” with Nicki Minaj.įlying perilously close to the limits of an average attention span, former One Direction crooner Zayn Malik risks a fate similar to the titular namesake of his sophomore effort, Icarus Falls.