First Listen: One Direction's New Album, 'Take Me Home'

FUSE TV - First Listen: One Direction's New Album, 'Take Me Home'

Have you been going crazy, crazy, crazy waiting for One Direction’s sophomore album Take Me Home, set to arrive on November 13? Well, today you get a slice of sanity with Fuse's first listen of the much-anticipated album! Here's our track-by-back preview of Harry, Zayn, Liam, Niall and Louis' latest. Reminder: You can stream the entire album on iTunes starting... right now! Listen while you read along. 

"Live While We're Young"
The first single from Take Me Home also happens to be the first track. Yeah, the boys have acknowledged that they bit the riff from the Clash's "Should I Stay or Should I Go," but would Joe Strummer write a lyric like, "And if we get together / Yeah, get together / Don't let the pictures leave your phone"? Nope, not in 1982. 

"Kiss You"
The hand-clapping, head-bobbing good times continue. Through falsetto highs and a yeah, yeah, yeah chorus, the lads remind their future girlfriends that they’re cool with taking it slow. Start with some kissing and, you know, maybe later move on to having your parents meet theirs.

"Little Things"
"Little Things" has all the characteristics of an Ed Sheeran track -- what with the wistful guitar strumming and note-passing-junior-high-romance lyrics. And let's get a few things straight: Your crow's feet. Your thighs. The way you have to squeeze into your jeans. They're cool with all of it … but they will never tell you about your flaws. Because you would slap the crap out of them.

"C’mon C’mon"
1D steps on the rhythmic gas again with this club-ready track. The beat thumps, but the "come hither" lyrics feel better suited for someone a little more suave. Like Enrique Iglesias. Also, maybe it's just us, but let us know if this track reminds you of Michael Sembello's "Maniac." Y'know, this song...

"Last First Kiss"
We return to acoustic strumming with a bit of a backbeat. "Last First Kiss" is a sweet sentiment, but it's also a paradox. 1D wants a last first kiss. How is that possible? By definition a first kiss can only happen once. It’s like the word "reinvented." You can't invent something twice! Also: We've never been kissed, ever, and we're very lonely. 

"Heart Attack"
Have you ever been dumped? Has the emotional pain ever been bad that it hurts, physically? Like, somewhere in the chest region? And then your left arm gets tingly? "Heart Attack" is all about that relationship that takes forever to get over. But the best way to get over someone is obviously with help from an upbeat One Direction song. The Michael Jackson-esque YOWWW's that highlight this track are certainly helping. BIG TIME.

"Rock Me"
We will, we will … "Rock Me"! This song's stomp-stomp-clap is a blatant homage to Queen's "We Will Rock You." In this mid-tempo song, 1D pleads with you to "Hit the pedal, heavy metal, show me you care." And they're right. Caring for someone is pretty metal.

"Change My Mind"
Back to acoustic jams. The refrain for "Change My Mind" is just a plaintive confession: "Baby if you say you want me to stay, I’ll change my mind." Yes ladies, it’s really that easy.

"I Would"
Do One Direction really have to spell it out for you? It's L-O-V-E, people. The lads also attempt to one up Flo Rida's whistling chops with some snappy whistling all their own in the song's verse. 1D are also pretty explicit about what they would do that your current boyfriend isn't doing. So let them count the ways.

"Over Again"
Another Ed Sheeran special, this time ushering in dramatic piano chords. On most of the tracks the lads harmonize in unison. This is a rare time we hear most of them take a solo on a verse. Like bacon and chocolate they're good separate, but better together.

"Back for You"
The album's almost over ... time to pick up the tempo and put a little more drum and chugging guitar in the chorus. Voila! That's how you make an 11th track!

"They Don’t Know About Us"
More piano is ushered in, along with a little heart-melting crooning. This is where 1D remind prospective lovers that "they would just be jealous of us." "They" being everyone from your classmates to your folks. We've seen this type of forbidden-love song in everything from the Shangri-La's "Leader of the Pack" to Tommy James & the Shondells' "I Think We're Alone Now." Remember, it's not that your parents hate your boyfriend … it's that he's not good enough for you!

"Summer Love"
The soaring vocals at the outset suggest this version of "Summer Love" has nothing to do with your high school production of Grease. The track's nostalgic lyrics also have us thinking about that hottie we once left when we headed back to college in the autumn. But, hey, we rekindled our romance with Mom when we returned for Thanksgiving break!

So, there you have it. Thirteen pieces of near pop perfection. Take Me Home is certainly an album that captures the fun, heartache and hormonal surges of young adult life. Even if you're not a hardcore Directioner, you can appreciate some oh-oh-oh and ah-ah-ah singalongs. No? Then why are you humming "Live While We're Young" right now?

One Take Jake

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One Take Jake

Listen and Learn

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Listen and Learn

This Season on Transcendent: First Look

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This Season on Transcendent: First Look

Home Sweet Home

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Brand Me

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Brand Me

Take Initiative

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Take Initiative

My First…

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Freedia Takes Manhattan

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'Hollywood Puppet Shitshow' First Date: Amanda Cerny Meets Herself on Strings

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'Hollywood Puppet Shitshow' First Date: Amanda Cerny Meets Herself on Strings

Eminem: Count Me In

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Eminem: Count Me In

Don't Cancel Me - Trailer

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Don't Cancel Me - Trailer

No Place Like Home

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No Place Like Home

Time To Take 'Em Down

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Live at Home, Loser?

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Upcycle Nation: First Look

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Sex Clinic: First Look

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LA's First Hormone Therapy

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Love at First Sight

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Invisible Valley: First Look

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New York, New York

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Why Is He Blowing Me Kisses?

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Take It. Own It. ROCK IT!

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Take It. Own It. ROCK IT!

Made From Scratch: First Look

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Immigrants Are Starting To Take A Stand!

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Superduper Kyle's Stay At Home Staycation

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Superduper Kyle's Stay At Home Staycation

New Blood

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New Blood

New Beginnings

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New Beginnings

New Generation

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New Generation

Saturday Morning Fever Finale: First Look

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Season 1, Episode 3: First Look

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True Dating Stories - S3: First Look

Get Your First Taste of 'Transcendent'

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Get Your First Taste of 'Transcendent'

Made From Scratch S4: First Look

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Made From Scratch S4: First Look

Transcendent S2, Episode 5: First Look

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Transcendent S2, Episode 5: First Look

Made From Scratch S5: First Look

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Made From Scratch S5: First Look

Mario Lopez: One On One

Mario Lopez: One On One

Mom Wants Me to Find a Tinder Match

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Mom Wants Me to Find a Tinder Match

Don't Cancel Me With Amara La Negra

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Transcendent Season 1, Episode 4: First Look

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Transcendent Season 1, Episode 4: First Look

The First Time, In A Long Time

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The Emotional Season 2 Finale: First Look

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The Emotional Season 2 Finale: First Look

Saturday Morning Fever Episode 4: First Look

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T-Pain's School of Business: First Look

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T-Pain's School of Business: First Look

Saturday Morning Fever Episode 5: First Look

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Saturday Morning Fever Episode 5: First Look

The Hollywood Puppet Show S2: First Look

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The Hollywood Puppet Show S2: First Look

New Cage King

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New Cage King

A New High

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A New High

Smoothini Meets Waka Flocka Flame At His Home

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Smoothini Meets Waka Flocka Flame At His Home

Tina Serves Up Sass In "Me and You" Music Video

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Tina Serves Up Sass In "Me and You" Music Video

I Played One on TV

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I Played One on TV

Young M.A takes Shots with Kid Fury and Crissle

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Young M.A takes Shots with Kid Fury and Crissle

A New High - Trailer

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A New High - Trailer

Take An Exclusive Tour of San Antonio With Rick Gutierrez

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Take An Exclusive Tour of San Antonio With Rick Gutierrez

New Girl In Town

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New Girl In Town

New Boss of Bounce

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New Boss of Bounce

Will Bambiana's Anger Issues Lead to Termination: First Look

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Will Bambiana's Anger Issues Lead to Termination: First Look

First Gen Comedians Break Down America's Obsession with Bacon

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Sake One

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Sake One

Game On!

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Game On!

Fluffy At Home Ep. 1: So Fresh and So Clean

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Fluffy At Home Ep. 1: So Fresh and So Clean

The New York City Hustle

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The New York City Hustle

New York Skate Of Mind

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New York Skate Of Mind

Steve Aoki Meets His Puppet: Hollywood Puppet Shitshow First Date

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Steve Aoki Meets His Puppet: Hollywood Puppet Shitshow First Date

Big Freedia Meets Her Puppet: Hollywood Puppet Shitshow First Date

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Hollywood Puppet Shitshow First Date: Wilmer Valderrama Meets His Puppet

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Hollywood Puppet Shitshow First Date: Wilmer Valderrama Meets His Puppet

Hollywood Puppet Shitshow First Date: Terry Crews Meets His Puppet

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Hollywood Puppet Shitshow First Date: Terry Crews Meets His Puppet

Hollywood Puppet Sh!tshow First Date: Amber Rose Meets Her Puppet

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Hollywood Puppet Sh!tshow First Date: Amber Rose Meets Her Puppet

Hollywood Puppet Shitshow First Date: Damon Wayans Jr. Meets His Puppet

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Hollywood Puppet Shitshow First Date: Damon Wayans Jr. Meets His Puppet

Leaning On Lena

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Leaning On Lena

On Call Miami

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On Call Miami

One Busy Queen

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One Busy Queen

Who's On Top?

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Who's On Top?

On Call LA

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On Call LA

Chew On This

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Chew On This

On Call NYC

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On Call NYC

King Keraun Learns How To Make The Perfect At Home Pillow Fort

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King Keraun Learns How To Make The Perfect At Home Pillow Fort

Hollywood Puppet Sh!tshow First Date: Anjelah Johnson-Reyes Meets Her Puppet

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Hollywood Puppet Sh!tshow First Date: Anjelah Johnson-Reyes Meets Her Puppet

First Gen Comedians React to Cringy Episodes of "Pant Off Dance Off"

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First Gen Comedians React to Cringy Episodes of "Pant Off Dance Off"

'Transcendent' First Look: An Emotional Look to the Past & Toward the Future

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'Transcendent' First Look: An Emotional Look to the Past & Toward the Future

Xristina's Trust Issues, Nya Needs to Step Up at Work: First Look

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Xristina's Trust Issues, Nya Needs to Step Up at Work: First Look

Rapper Rich Quick Performs "Nice Guy" On 'Dancin' On Air'

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RiRi Teases 'R9' With New Merchandise

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RiRi Teases 'R9' With New Merchandise

The Cadets and Their Spankin New Toys

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LGBTQIA Community, What Is The New Norm?

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LGBTQIA Community, What Is The New Norm?

Bougie On A Budget

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Battle on the Catwalk

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Battle on the Catwalk

Freedia's Twerk On Washington

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Is Everyone on Drugs?

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Eye On The Prize

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Eye On The Prize

Gym Shorts on Runway

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Gym Shorts on Runway

Fire On The Floor

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Fire On The Floor

Putting It On Wax

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Putting It On Wax

Clean Up Aisle One

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Clean Up Aisle One

Freaky On The Floor

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Eyes On The Prize

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Karruche Tran Meets A Mini Version of Herself: Hollywood Puppet Shitshow First Date

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Fluffy At Home Ep. 3: Gabriel Iglesias Hooks a Fan Up With Fluffy Merch

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Fluffy At Home Ep. 3: Gabriel Iglesias Hooks a Fan Up With Fluffy Merch

Fluffy At Home Ep. 2: Gabriel Iglesias Shows Off His Vintage VW Bus Collection

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Fluffy At Home Ep. 2: Gabriel Iglesias Shows Off His Vintage VW Bus Collection

The DCI Struggles of Starting A New Summer

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The DCI Struggles of Starting A New Summer

Out With The Old, In With The New

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