More than This
One Direction · 2012
19 min · 5 tracks · pop rock · dance-pop · teen pop
An upbeat blend of dance-pop and pop rock infused with youthful energy and heartfelt lyrics.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short, engaging listening sessions
- uplifting and energetic vibes
- live performance excitement
- gradual rises in intensity
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This single followed their debut album, enhancing their early recognition.
- Career context
- Released on May 25, 2012, 'More than This' came just after One Direction's debut album 'Up All Night', which had attained significant commercial success. At this point in their career, the band was rapidly gaining global popularity, becoming a leading figure in the boy band resurgence of the early 2010s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Vamps· 5 Seconds of Summer· Jonas Brothers
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- Take Me Home — Continues the upbeat energy and pop sound with more mature themes.
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Meet the Vamps by The Vamps — Features catchy hooks and youthful energy, with themes of love and longing similar to One Direction.5 Seconds of Summer by 5 Seconds of Summer — Combines pop-punk and pop rock with relatable teenage themes and upbeat melodies, much like 'More than This'.DNA by Little Mix — Shares a vibrant pop sound with empowering lyrics about young love and friendship, paralleling the source's vibe.
Tracklist
New here? Start with "More Than This".
- 1 More Than This Start here 3:51
- 2 More Than This (live) 4:10
- 3 What Makes You Beautiful (live) 3:46
- 4 Gotta Be You (live) 4:02
- 5 Up All Night (live) 3:48
What to play next
This album is considered a Breakthrough in One Direction's catalog. This single followed their debut album, enhancing their early recognition.
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