Zayn - Room Under the Stairs

[Verandi]

Taking a flight to attend a no-signing meet and greet with Zayn is almost as psychotic as flying from China to see a Sky Ferreira gig.

 

[philosophies]

footage of the mini doc and performance

 

[j267]

Honestly… he was worth the trek to Kingston twice. Pretty short of course but he gave everyone a hug and I got to tell him he was one of my favourite vocalists of all time. He was very appreciative and just seems really sweet.

 

[MC54]

The iridescent green marble vinyl from Spotify and signed print (12” insert)

 

[Lucas]

Uhm... Is this all spam?

It's not a bad album. It's a new side from him that we're not used to. Here he shows his more English musical influences. It's a nice listen. His voice still is so beautiful and the best from 1D.
Some songs reminded me of The War On Drugs, others reminded me of Paolo Nutini.

i loved the album. the theme was cohesive and i enjoyed the way he was experimenting with his voice to give the effects of sounding drunk or having his face pressed against concrete. zach sang describe this as rnb-folk and i think that's the perfect way to label it.

I really enjoyed the album. It had a cohesive theme, and the way he experimented with his voice to create effects like sounding drunk or having his face pressed against concrete was fascinating. Zach Sang's description of the album as R&B-folk is absolutely spot on.

This album reveals a side of him we haven't seen before, with strong English musical influences. It's a pleasant change, and his voice continues to be as beautiful as ever—still the best among the 1D members. Some tracks had a vibe reminiscent of The War On Drugs, while others reminded me of Paolo Nutini, which was a nice touch.

 

[blaze_dave]

Uhm... Is this all spam?

I was thinking that too, bizarre.

 

[soratami]

Not the only people here for this being bots

 

[BreatheBox]

I was on a weekend trip and just cannot stop listening to this album...the melodies are crazy good...Alienated, Grateful, My Woman, Stardust & False Starts would not leave my mind!!! I'm STANNING.

 

[Firewalker]

To echo the bots/not bots, there was a point during some of the songs where I was racking my brain trying to think who he sounded like and landed on Paolo Nutini. Then I was thinking it was years since Paolo released new music, only to discover he released an album in 2022. But I digress.

 

[melodrama]

Add me to the bot list, cuz I’m enjoying this album too! It’s more immediate and enjoyable than the last two, but not sure if it will touch Mind of Mine.

 

[philosophies]

Uhm... Is this all spam?

 

[Suburbia]

I liked the album. Some of the songs have shades of The War on Drugs, and a few reminded me of Paulo Nutini.

 

[BreatheBox]

I liked the album. Some of the songs have shades of The War on Drugs, and a few reminded me of Paulo Nutini.

and it has a cohesive theme.

 

[Krissykins]

Both new songs sound like Paolo Nutini cosplay to me.

Don’t add me to the bot list please

 

[j267]

It's probably the fact that he was so lovely yesterday and I've just got my pic and I'm in a happy little Zayn bubble...
But after giving the record a spin this morning, it is growing on me.

I still find some of the vocal decisions a little jarring, but I can see that it's definitely a more cohesive project than Nobody Is Listening and although a slow-burner, will probably end up having more longevity with me. The single choices are still weird and particularly the lead 'What I Am'.

 

[jawow_]

Currently #2 in the midweeks

ZAYN prepares to return to the UK Top 10 for the first time in 8 years with fourth solo album ROOM UNDER THE STAIRS (2), the country-influenced record would be his second solo Top 10 LP, following 2016’s chart-topping debut solo record Mind of Mine.

 

[Creguk]

I'm surprised at that chart placing.

 

[Robbietoxic]

I'm not. The man worked his way into the top 5 yesterday at Banquet alone. I'm amazed that he was as with it as he was meeting that many people but everyone got a hug and a moment to share something with him. It was quick but it was a nice experience.

The album is growing on me and Fuchsia Sea is by far my favourite at this point.

 

[j267]

Currently #2 in the midweeks

That's great for him and deserved for the thousands sold from the signing alone. I still think both of his last albums deserved better, so I'm glad that it seems that Mercury have managed to get him around to embracing his fame/promo a bit and he's clearly in a better space. Can imagine he won't maintain #2, but I'd be pleased for him anywhere in the top 10.

 

[colouroffensive]

Tinashe going viral, Dua’s album slapping and now potentially Zayn charting Top 3 with his latest album? I love being God’s favourite!!!! All my babes out here thriving.