Harry Styles’ new album “Kiss All the Time, Disco Occasionally” was released on March 6th, 2026. This was his fourth album, and the first one in nearly four years. This album had a mix of pure dance floor music, jazz, piano, and nostalgic songs that can (and did) make me cry.
Aperture: 7/10
His first song of the album starts off with a soft beat, reminiscent of a soundtrack for the beginning of a movie. The catchy chorus, “We belong together,” makes the song lighthearted and one you don’t have to think too hard about. It also has an electronic and synth pop, almost house music beat by the end. His vocals and the bass, by the end, turn this into the perfect song for the dance floor.
American Girls: 8/10
This song reminded me of Harry’s One Direction times, and it seems like both a warning and a declaration of pure admiration towards “American girls”. It was maybe the catchiest song of the tracklist, but it also didn’t have too deep a meaning to decipher. It does something that I have seen desired by girls all over social media, which is to be described, which Harry does poetically, weighing how special American girls are in their admiration with how they are all the same “all over the world”. This is a perfect song for blasting on a drive with the windows down.
Ready Steady Go: 6/10
This one starts off happy and upbeat, with a subtle meaning. The background track is so memorable and will get stuck in your head. I think this is a hype pump-up song and would be good for working out.
Are You Listening Yet: This song immediately made me think of Aperture, with its similar beat and repetitive chorus. I can imagine this being sung as an encore at a concert, and truly encapsulates Harry’s stage presence. The electric guitar makes this feel comforting like an old rock song. 6/10.
Taste Back: 10/10
Has a similar background track to every other song on the album but it is more upbeat, yet is still a softer song to transition into the second half of the album. The quiet drums combined with Harry’s calm vocals are perfect. Taste Back is the ultimate song for anyone who gets sentimental or misses the past, and Harry channels his longing for the past into the song. It feels both personal and marks us wonder about who Harry is talking to in Paris. Either way, he has us convinced that we “just need a little love.”
Waiting game: 9/10
Just like Taste Back, this song transports us to how Harry feels “playing the waiting game” for years, while being slow enough to give us time to process exactly how gutwrenching this must have been, as it “all adds up to nothing”. Harry’s slow vocals with the fast background track make the song sound both angry and sentimental, frustrated and love-professing. This song, sadder than the rest, shifted the album’s tone to one that was more vulnerable and pained.
Season 2 Weight Loss: 9/10
Initially, this one sounds so upbeat, but the lyrics are heartbreaking. This song continued the trend of Harry being honest and vulnerable, singing about changing himself and losing weight in hopes of being loved. This song reflects on self-acceptance and seeking acceptance from others. This song, I believe, will strike a chord with so many who feel as though they need to change for other people.
Coming up Roses: 10/10
This has similar themes to Taste Back, but with a different perspective, not wanting more than “just for tonight”. The orchestra in the background was a peaceful switch-up, and made this feel like a very loving song. This, like American Girls, was reminiscent of his old songs and feels more classical than the rest of the album. His deep reflection on the past and his demeanor around this person make us feel like we know their story.
Pop: 7.5/10
This brings us to Pop, which was almost jazz-like and very upbeat, with Harry exclaiming “Pop!” every few seconds. His tone and storytelling change from the previous songs from desperate and longing to enthusiastic and spontaneous.
Dance No More: 8/10
This one had me captivated right when the song started. This one is very lighthearted and would be great for karaoke.
Paint by numbers: 9.5/10
Starts off like a lullaby, sorrowful in a good way, so nostalgic I’m throwing up. I now understand why people say “this was heartbreaking in a good way”, which was exactly how I felt about this song. It gave us insight into how having so many children has an image of him in their minds, and how he often disappointed them. I thought this was a really interesting perspective on fame, especially at a young age.
Carla’s song: 10/10!
Finally, we ended with Carla’s song, which has a wonderful backstory of Harry’s friend Carla and their friendship. Harry explained in an interview that he played a song for his friend Carla and “Watching her listen to it, having never heard that song, felt like I was just watching someone see something, or discover magic.” This experience, he said, reminded him of the importance of making music and wanting his audience to understand his songs and want to listen to them for years to come. Knowing this, listening to Carla’s song felt all the more special, with him hoping Carla will discover more magical music and that he wishes her nothing but the best. His genuine love and well-wishing for her shines through in the lyrics and was an incredible end to the album.
