While that is common for most One Direction songs, it’s the underrated rhymes in the lyrics and speculation of the song’s backstory that helps earn a spot on this list. Their album Take Me Home also had some of the most interesting lyric choices, with this track being the perfect continuation - “Hole in the middle of my heart like a Polo” and “I can make your tears fall down like the showers that are British.”Ī song off Made In The A.M that arguably deserved better, “End of the Day” details different moments throughout a relationship. Every single time this song, at least from a past fan perspective, it also makes for a great sing-along. If there’s one standout One Direction ballad, “Over Again” is always a first choice. Harry’s performance set the scene for his similar solo sound, while Zayn’s almost-acapella bridge was one of his best final songs with the group. Instead, it falls somewhere perfectly in the center, utilizing subtle harmonies and production to complement each vocalist’s strengths. The song doesn’t rely on intense pop choruses, but it also isn’t a fully heartbreaking ballad. Things were changing, and “Night Changes” is a literal perfect example of that. “What Makes You Beautiful” was placed on recognition and teen-bop energy, yet wasn’t as a creatively expansive track as others higher on the list.Ģ014’s Four saw One Direction’s last musical endeavor as a band, prior to Zayn Malik’s departure the following year. The song itself, while catchy, was released at the start of their careers. Between individual verses and collaborative choruses, each of the five members still manages to vocally shine on this song in their own way.ĭespite being the group’s most famous song, “What Makes You Beautiful” only provided a glimpse into the wide range within One Direction’s records. The start of many ballads on this list, “More Than This” set the tone for the group’s softer, more emotional side on their 2012 debut. Some of the members have more than that combined now. The line: “I can’t compete with your boyfriend / He’s got 27 tattoos” enough makes “I Would” both comedic and a total standout in 1D’s catalog.
Compared to some of the other influences and departures on the album’s tracklist, “Perfect” earns a spot on this list for being perfect-ly true to form. The list digs below the surface of their perceived “boy band” image, highlighting peak lyricism and production from the five members - Louis, Harry, Niall, Zayn, and Liam.Ī 2015 track from the (four-piece) band’s final album, Made In The A.M., “Perfect” still retained the sound that fans loved - lighthearted production and soaring choruses.
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In honor of the 10-year anniversary of the band’s formation through Simon Cowell’s hit tv show The X-Factor and the fans that made it happen, Pop Crave is counting down 10 best songs in One Direction’s discography. However, many, many rumors would spread about 1D getting back together throughout their continued hiatus and solo careers. Their last album (so far) was released in 2015. Over the span of their career as a group, they released five albums and a movie, embarked on many tours, and forever earned a spot in fans’ hearts worldwide. This month, 10 years ago, beloved boy band One Direction made their start. Photo credit: Kevin Mazur/AMA2014/WireImage