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4 out of 5 stars

Niall Horan, "Heaven" [๐Ÿ“ท: Capitol]Irish pop singer/songwriter Niall Horan steps up his game on the sweet, utterly celestial โ€œHeaven,โ€ the promo single from his third LP, The Show.

โ€œGod only knows where this could go / And even if our love starts to grow out of control,โ€ ๐ŸŽ™ Niall Horan sings memorably and thoughtfully in the chorus of ๐ŸŽต โ€œHeavenโ€.ย  He continues, โ€œAnd you and me go up in flames / Heaven wonโ€™t be the same.โ€ The glorious โ€“ better yet โ€“ celestial โ€œHeavenโ€ serves as the Irish pop starโ€™s promo single from his third studio album, ๐Ÿ’ฟ The Show (arrives June 9, 2023). It is safe to say that Horan brings the heat.ย 

Niall Horan, The Show [๐Ÿ“ท: Capitol]The vibe is indeed heavenly on โ€œHeaven.โ€ Horan and his co-writers and producers (๐ŸŽผ โœ John Ryan, Joel Little, and Tobias Jesso Jr.) construct the perfect aesthetic. The backdrop is so big and lush! ย Vocally, Niall gets better and better with time, as if he is growing more confident and more mature with each successive release.ย  โ€œHeavenโ€ comes from a love angle at its most literal, something the excerpted chorus superbly demonstrates. Also, the verses seem to focus on that special somebody, with the second verse being utterly radiate: โ€œIโ€™m having revelations / You dance across the floor / Beyond infatuation / How I obsessively adore you / Thatโ€™s what I do.โ€ Commenting about the song, Niall makes it clear he eschews societal pressures regarding milestones and follows his heart. It is so sweet when he asserts, โ€œI believe, I believe / I could die in your kiss,โ€ in the pre-chorus.


Final Thoughts ๐Ÿ’ญย 

Bitmoji ImageHonestly, Niall Horan has come a long way since his first LP, which was enjoyable and respectable. ๐ŸŽต โ€œHeavenโ€ finds him taking a big step forward in opinion. ย This is a thoughtfully-penned number that makes you feel good inside โ€“ finding that one true love and embracing life. ย This is a sweet record sure to be spun throughout the course of 2023.

4 out of 5 stars


๐ŸŽ™ Niall Horan โ€ข ๐Ÿ’ฟ The Show โ€ข ๐Ÿท Capitol โ€ข ๐Ÿ—“ 6.9.23
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the musical hype (Brent Faulkner) has earned Bachelor's and Master's degrees in music (music education, music theory/composition respectively). A multi-instrumentalist, he plays piano, trombone, and organ among numerous other instruments. He's a certified music educator, composer, and freelance music blogger. Faulkner cites music and writing as two of the most important parts of his life. Notably, he's blessed with a great ear, possessing perfect pitch.