The way “Best Song Ever’s” massive chorus bobs along with tight group harmonies makes the song sneakily sound like its two predecessors. Of course, One Direction’s previous lead singles - “What Makes You Beautiful” and “Live While We’re Young” - were immediate successes, so it certainly had history on its side. This is the sort of song you just know is going to be a hit the first time you hear it. For now, though, join Billboard in a track-by-track look at the latest from Harry Styles, Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson, Niall Horan, and Zayn Malik. Still want more? According to this week’s Billboard cover story, the One Direction team is already eyeing another album for late 2014. The first two singles from “Midnight Memories,” “Best Song Ever” and “Story of My Life,” have each enjoyed Top 10 peaks on the Hot 100 chart, so there is every indication that the new album will fare quite well in the 2013 holiday season. One Direction’s first two albums topped the Billboard 200 in their debut weeks of release, making them the first British male group since the Beatles to accomplish the feat. Lyrically, the boys remain in the PG-rated themes of young love, heartbreak, and staying out late, so parents (and the music industry) can rest assured they’re still tween-friendly. One Direction proves once again that there is more Jonas Brothers than *NSYNC or Backstreet Boys in their boy band DNA, and given their increased role in the writing process (the band contributed lyrics to 12 of the 14 songs), perhaps the rock band vibe will be an even greater theme as the band grows up. Guitars feature more prominently in the new songs, whether they’re loud and electric (“Little Black Dress”), soft and acoustic (“Story of My Life”), or of the fast-strumming, Mumford & Sons variety (“Happily”). In general terms, “Midnight Memories” doesn’t sound like much of a departure from its predecessors, but a closer look reveals hints as to what lies ahead.
One Direction Cover Story: Read The ‘Midnight Memories’ Q&Aįor a band comprised of 19- to 21-year-olds, growth is going to be a key theme.
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