One Direction’s fifth studio album “Made In The A.M.” was released on Nov. 13 and I can honestly say that I have never anticipated one of their albums more. For anyone who has been hibernating for the past several months, this album is the band’s last one before they begin their indefinite hiatus, which begins in 2016. Following the trend of their previous albums, their latest one possesses a more mature sound. Additionally, their natural progression is shown by an increased amount of songwriting credits and sophisticated lyrics in tracks such as “If I Could Fly” and “Wolves.” Furthermore, here is my track-by-track review of the band’s latest release.

1. Hey Angel

Many fans anticipated that the opening track of the album would be the most heartfelt song on the album, assumed by band member Harry Styles’ lyric teasers on Twitter leading up to the release. However, I was surprised when I first listened to the song by its upbeat tempo, despite the corresponding heartfelt lyrics. One of my favorite parts of the song is band member Liam Payne’s continuous falsetto in the background, but the best part of the song is easily the lyrics. My favorite lyrics are: Hey angel/Do you know the reasons why/We look up to the sky?/Hey angel/Do you look at us and laugh/When we hold on to the past?/Hey angel. The song mixes sincerity with a catchy beat that kept the tune in my head for several days.

2. Drag Me Down

“Drag Me Down” was the first single released for the new album. The song was dropped at 2:15 a.m. and I can honestly say that I was never more grateful to be off from work the following day. The song stands alone from most of the other tracks on the album, but it does not follow the traditional “bubblegum pop” pattern that most of One Direction’s first album singles do. It has a rockier, edgier vibe that caught the attention of people who tend to not follow the band. The song’s lyrics: I've got fire for a heart/I'm not scared of the dark/You've never seen it look so easy are one of my favorites that I have heard the band perform live in concert and Styles has an energy behind them that is unprecedented. The only thing that I would change about the song is how the third verse, immediately after the chorus, is simply a repeat of the first one, but sung by a different band member.

3. Perfect

“Perfect” is the second single on the album written by Styles and bandmate, Louis Tomlinson. The song is not my favorite on the album, but the music video is certainly one of the best –– if not the best –– one that they have released. The song talks about the band’s experiences on the road, depicted by director Sophie Muller’s decision to shoot it in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. Styles and Tomlinson perfectly encapsulate the craziness of life on the road, while also connecting how sometimes relationships can be just in the moment and free-spirited with “no strings attached.”

4. Infinity

One of my favorite tracks on this album is “Infinity.” The song reminds me of “Night Changes,” the second single on the band’s previous album “FOUR.” The chorus for “Infinity,” sung predominantly by Styles, resonates deeply with me through its somber and melancholy qualities. The lyrics: How many nights have you wished someone would stay?/Lie awake only hoping they're okay/I never counted all of mine/If I tried, I know it would feel like infinity are likely the most meaningful on the album and to me. They are relatable in any situation, whether you miss someone romantically or fell out of touch with someone that you used to be close to. The lyrics also provide a sense of comfort with the knowledge that you are not the only person who has gone through a similar experience.

5. End of the Day

“End of the Day” feels like the official start of the new album for me. This may be in part due to the fact that tracks two through four were released prior to the majority of the songs, but I also feel like it is the first song that separates this album from previous ones. Styles and bandmate Niall Horan begin the song, accompanied by clapping in the background. My favorite part of the song is undoubtedly Tomlinson’s solo, accompanied by his first high note of the album. The one who wrote the most songs for the album, Tomlinson, has come a long way since the band’s X-Factor days when he received no solos and their debut album, when most of the solos were given to Payne, Styles and former band member, Zayn Malik. I consider “End of the Day” to be the first glimpse on the album of how far Tomlinson has come and how far he could continue to go, should the band return in 2017.

6. If I Could Fly

Penned by Styles, alongside producer Johan Carlsson and songwriter Ross Golan, “If I Could Fly” also ranks at the top of my favorite tracks on the album. Styles seldom disappoints with the songs that he is credited on, one personal favorite being the band’s song “Something Great” on their third album, “Midnight Memories.” “If I Could Fly” is no exception. It is easily the most emotional track on the album, which makes me wonder who or what Styles so desperately wants to return to –– though it would not surprise me if the answer is as simple as his family and home. My favorite lyrics on the track are: For your eyes only, I show you my heart/For when you're lonely and forget who you are/I'm missing half of me when we're apart/Now you know me, for your eyes only. The track also leaves me wondering the meaning behind its name because the words “if I could fly” are only sung in the beginning, and it would have been more understandable if the song was entitled “For Your Eyes Only” since those words are repeated throughout.

7. Long Way Down

A song that has a tough act to follow after the previous song, “Long Way Down” is somewhat pushed to the side and forgotten, but I do enjoy what I perceive to be the meaning behind the song. For me, the song seems to be about sometimes having everything you want, but somehow it all goes wrong and every attempt at finding a solution only makes it fall further apart. It is relatable because sometimes everything that seems necessary still falls short of being what you actually need. Also, verbalized through Tomlinson’s solo, you can hardly plan specific outcomes to situations that are out of your control and when you try to build things up in hopes of distracting yourself from the reality, you will only be making the fall that much more harder and painful. The song’s placement after “If I Could Fly” was well thought out because it has a smooth, slow pace that transitions you out of the ballad and prepares you for more up-tempo songs.

8. Never Enough

“Never Enough” was co-written by Horan and is one of my least favorite songs on the album. Admittedly a fun song to joke about because of the repeated grunts that are intermingled with finger snaps, the song lacks the deeper quality of those prior to it. Although the rhythm is catchy and the song could easily stick in your head, I do not think that it fits well on the mature-sounding album, let alone right after two somber and retrospective songs.

9. Olivia

Similar to “Never Enough,” I found myself less than enthused after listening to “Olivia.” But according to Styles, trumpets would help. Co-written by Styles, it is the first song that he has written on that I did not like and that was admittedly a tough pill to swallow, especially because the song has my favorite lyric off of the entire album. The lyrics: The summertime and butterflies/All belong to your creation provides such a vivid image that every time I listen to the song, I wish it belonged instead to “Hey Angel” because it would have fit much better. Lyrically, I consider the song to be strong, but the beat and the way that Payne in particular sings the song throws off what should have been a softer ballad.

10. What a Feeling

When I listen to “What a Feeling,” I am reminded of one of the band’s earlier songs, “Why Don't We Go There?” I was not much of a fan of that song, especially given the meaning behind it, but I find myself more in favor of this new track that was co-written by Tomlinson and Payne. It is less easy to relate to since it seems to be written from a much narrower perspective, unlike many of the other songs that opted to stay gender neutral and speak about relationships in a much more generic manner. That being said, I do not dislike “What a Feeling,” but I also do not hold a personal connection to it.

11. Love You Goodbye

Along with Styles’ song “If I Could Fly,” Tomlinson’s “Love You Goodbye” is one of my favorites on the album. The song talks about meeting up one more time with the person who is about to walk out of your life for the last time and reveals those final thoughts that are going through your head as you try to prolong the inevitable departure from happening. When I listen to this song, I cannot help but compare it to Styles’ song and marvel at the parallels that both songs possess. Horan’s line in “Love You Goodbye”: My heart's already breaking, baby, go on, twist the knife acts in perfect correspondence to Tomlinson’s line in “If I Could Fly”: I've got scars, even though they can't always be seen. Easily a coincidence, the songs could lend themselves to being more than simply one about a struggling relationship (Styles’) and another about a relationship that has already ended, yet one that you are trying to hold onto (Tomlinson’s). After all, Styles and Tomlinson were once openly best friends, but have been distant for the better part of three years. Would it be completely out there to consider the song being about the aftermath of a friendship that deteriorated? Just some food for thought.

12. I Want to Write You a Song

Despite not being one of my favorites on the album and not being written by any of the band members, I think that “I Want to Write You a Song” is a sweet tribute to the fans that have been by the band’s side through everything. There have clearly been ups and downs over the past year –– namely Malik’s departure from the band and the announcement that Tomlinson is an expectant father –– but many fans have stood by the band and the song seems to be a ‘thank you’ note for doing so. The lyrics: I want to write you a song/One to make your heart remember me/So any time I'm gone/You can listen to my voice and sing along/I want to write you a song are even more meaningful given the band’s upcoming hiatus. More so, the song seems to acknowledge that the band’s music will be there for the fans to remember them by as they go off and work on future endeavors, though not forgetting that everything the fans have done thus far has put them in a position to take a break.

13. History

When I first listened to “History,” I immediately assumed that it was about Malik’s departure. Prior to the album’s release, the band’s producer, Julian Bunetta, had discussed how there is a song on the album that touches upon the band being on uneasy footing as they decided how or whether they would continue. Since then, they have said that “History” is a tribute to the fans, but for me, the song is about the rug being pulled out from under you, which was essentially what happened with Malik’s departure. The line: All of the rumors, all of the fights/But we always find a way to make it out alive/Thought we were going strong/Thought we were holding on/Aren't we? seems in every way to be an indication of the uncertainty that surrounded the band’s future once they went from being a group of five, to one of four. I also like how the song has a marching quality that could be symbolic of how they chose to “soldier on,” despite the drastic shift in dynamic.

14. Temporary Fix

When I first listened to this album, I was sitting with my roommate on my bed and we had just been jamming out to “History” when the song changed. Sufficed to say, when “Temporary Fix” came on, I burst out laughing after hearing the first few lines and she sat there stunned. The song is perhaps the most suggestive song that One Direction has ever released and after five years of alluding to what they get up to at night, the song, co-written by Horan, left little to the imagination. Granted, the song is still PG as a result of the generally young demographic that follows them, but after listening to the song, I can imagine there are quite a few disgruntled mothers having to talk around explaining what a “temporary fix” is to their daughters. Overall, I love the song –– it is great to get up and dance to –– and it has become a running joke between my roommate and I every time there is a lull in the conversation.

15. Walking in the Wind

I was perhaps the most interested in hearing “Walking in the Wind” because when Styles discussed the writing process for it, he said that Paul Simon, who he is a fan of, and the song “Graceland” largely influenced him. Although the songs clearly have different sounds, I can see, especially in the introductions’ instrumentals, where the similarities reside. My favorite lyrics of the song are: A week ago you said to me/“Do you believe I'll never be too far”/If you're lost, just look for me/You'll find me in the region of the summer stars. The last line is incredibly poetic and when I first heard it, I was speechless. One thing that is never lacking in a One Direction song is vivid, visual imagery and “Walking in the Wind” is no exception. It is certainly the type of song that you would listen to while driving down the highway with friends or family on a road trip.

16. Wolves

I have professed to having many favorite tracks on this album, but “Wolves” is on its way to becoming my top favorite one simply because of the chorus. Payne and Horan collaborated on the song, which was a refreshing change from the usual songwriting duo of Payne and Tomlinson. Sung by Styles, the chorus is: In the middle of the night when the wolves come out/Headed straight for your heart/Like a bullet in the dark. This song in particular has a catchy introduction and beat that will get stuck in your head, but not in the way that will make you tired of listening or singing along to it. The song, like several others on the album, also showcases the band’s progress in terms of harmonizing with each other. I will shamelessly admit that I had it on repeat for quite a few days.

17. A.M.

There were a lot of emotions going through my head while listening to the album’s titular track “A.M.” Firstly, I was rather emotional at the prospect of, in that moment, possibly listening to the final One Direction song. Alternatively, I was also amused because after five years and too many songs to count off the top of my head, they finally attempted to use an expletive. I will grant you that most people would not consider “ass” to be much more than slang, but the momentous occasion could not be dismissed. In terms of the song itself, it was the perfect closing song for the album and potentially for the band. The song itself discusses how the best conversations with your closest friends normally happen in the middle of the night when you have no idea what you are saying and I cannot agree more. Those late night moments are the ones that you remember, and the song captures that with the line: Feels like this could be forever right now/Don't wanna sleep cause we're dreaming out loud. I will admit going into the song that I was extremely nervous because I was not sure how I would react if the last song I possibly heard of One Direction was one that I did not like, but thankfully, they outdid themselves.

Regardless of where “Made In The A.M.” places in terms of sales, I consider the album to be a success. The four remaining band members created an outstanding album in the face of adversity and they all should be proud of the hard work and dedication that they have put into it. Hopefully they will return from their break well rested and ready to release more music that highlights how far they have come. Have a good break, guys!