LP1

The former One Direction member’s solo debut is just another pop star flailing to find his identity amid trend-hopping production and half-baked lyrics.

The NME review of One Direction member Liam Payne's lacklustre debut album 'LP1'

Liam Payne's hip-hop heavy solo career has often seemed at odds with his nice guy One Direction persona but on LP1 he finds the perfect middle ground — with a little help from his friends.

He’s got a nice set of pipes. He gets the songs across. But without imposing any personality on them he’s just, well, a singing six-pack

(Capitol)

One Direction’s Mr Boring lets his inner sexual piranha loose – with frightening results

One Direction star's debut has electronic bounce and is sexy as service station forecourt flowers. Review by Thomas H Green.