Louis TomlinsonBest Louis Tomlinson Albums Ranked
6.3
Avg Score
13
Opinions
6
Albums
8
Reviewers
Summary from 13 ratings
On Wavelength, fans have rated Louis Tomlinson's catalog across 6 albums from 13 opinions, with an overall average of 6.3/10. The top-rated Louis Tomlinson album is Faith In the Future (2022) with a 8.0/10 average from 1 rating, followed by How Did I Get Here? and Walls. The discography on Wavelength spans 2020 to 2026. Dark To Light ranks as the highest-rated Louis Tomlinson song on Wavelength with a 7.0/10 average.
Faith In the Future
“When Louis Tomlinson first embarked on his post-One Direction solo career he seemed happy to mine dance-pop crossovers, working on club-friendly singles with Steve Aoki and Bebe Rexha. Then, in 2020, his debut solo album ‘Walls’ arrived and presented something of a U-turn – guitar-driven anthems heavily indebted to the Gallagher brothers. That record might have been closer to the music Tomlinson w”
How Did I Get Here?
“The songs on the former One Direction member’s over-referential, sometimes uneven third album don’t shrink down for anyone, and he sells his disappointment and anxiety with nuance, refusing to bemoan his own celebrity.”
How Did I Get Here?
“The former One Directioner offers a confident, radiant groove on his pivotal third solo LP, How Did I Get Here? — but that’s about it”
Walls
“Oasis-inspired album is the foundation for a rewarding future”
Walls
“Despite some promising moments, the One Direction member's solo debut doesn't quite assert enough musical independence”
Walls
“The latest One Directioner to go his own way tackles big themes, but the music is filled with the kind of dead-eyed vocal delivery and lazy drumming, strumming, and writing that all pop stars fear.”
Faith In The Future (Deluxe)
“As someone who grew up with One Direction, this album feels like Louis fully settling into who he is as an artist. Faith In The Future (Deluxe) leans confidently into his Brit-pop and indie-rock lane, sounding bigger, freer, and more self-assured than before. The songwriting isn’t reinventing the wheel, but it’s sincere and emotionally grounded, which has always been Louis’ strength. The deluxe tracks add extra heart without overstaying their welcome. It’s not about chasing hits..it’s about growth, resilience, and staying true, and that makes it a really rewarding listen for longtime fans.”
How Did I Get Here?
“As someone who grew up aware of One Direction, this album feels like Louis testing the waters of who he wanted to be after the band. How Did I Get Here? captures that in-between phase—less polished, but emotionally honest and rooted in gritty pop-rock influences. It’s not a fully realized statement yet, but tracks like “Lemonade ” and “Lucid” show real growth and confidence stepping out on his own. You can hear Louis separating himself from the 1D sound while still carrying that melodic heart fans recognize. A solid, transitional album that laid the groundwork for what came next.”
Walls
“As someone who grew up with One Direction, Walls hits in a really personal way. It’s not flashy or chasing trends - it’s honest, grounded, and very Louis. You can hear him stepping out of the band’s shadow and into his own voice, leaning into Brit-pop influences and raw, emotional songwriting. Tracks like “Two of Us” and “Kill My Mind” feel especially meaningful if you’ve followed his journey from the 1D days. It’s a mature, heartfelt debut that proves Louis didn’t need the spotlight to shine..just sincerity.”
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