TWO YEARS OF WALLS // 31.01.20:

While Tomlinson has a history of glossy pop hits with One Direction, he’s addressing some more mature subjects on Walls, such as anxiety, mortality, and self-integrity, which also sets the album apart from the solo work of other ex-1D members. Yet such ideas aren’t always taken seriously in a pop music world that prioritizes groundbreaking sounds and more provocative themes. Even with the album’s stellar production, Tomlinson stands out by stressing the importance of taking your time, honoring yourself and your self-worth, feeling your feelings and finding your footing as you go. After all, we have to wobble before we stand. x