In this episode of Backwards Beats, Dan and Carl tackle Harry Styles’ 2022 album Harry’s House. But not before they confess to accidentally reviewing the wrong Harry Styles album first — because why make it easy? Along the way, they unpack Harry’s House track by track, dive into Harry’s evolution from One Direction heartthrob to solo superstar, and discover just how many legends quietly contributed to this pop powerhouse.
Key Points
- The Great Mix-Up: Dan and Carl originally reviewed Fine Line by mistake — that episode’s coming later as bonus content.
- About the Album: Released in 2022, Harry’s House blends synth-pop, 80s callbacks, and modern production across 13 tracks.
- Production Powerhouse: Produced by Kid Harpoon, Tyler Johnson, and Samuel Witte, with session players like Pino Palladino and surprise guitar work from John Mayer.
- Standout Tracks: From the quirky funk of Music for a Sushi Restaurant to the emotional gut punch of Matilda, Dan and Carl debate their favorites — and agree surprisingly often.
- 80s Influence: Expect callbacks to Prince, The Cure, Todd Rundgren, and even a dash of Daft Punk.
- The Tuna Incident: Carl’s infamous pre-gig sushi disaster resurfaces, because raw fish always comes back to haunt you.
Music Referenced
Join us next week for a BONUS episode where we cover the album Billion Dollar Babies by Alice Cooper
