Written by Casey Wiederhold

The last time Harry Styles had fans waiting for a new era, the Harry’s House era, the expectations were high. With the release of his latest album on March 6, 2026, Kiss All the Time, Disco Occasionally, the anticipation grew even stronger. I am someone who has followed Styles since his One Direction days and throughout his solo career, so I feel pretty qualified to talk about the album. I was also ready to hear how his sound would continue to grow with this album release. 

I’ve seen Styles perform live once before, in August 2022, and I’m planning to see him two more times in the fall, all of these shows at Madison Square Garden. Because of that, I have even more reason to be excited. I also watched his performance that was released on Netflix, Harry Styles: One Night in Manchester, which reminded me that his music translates so well to a live setting. While that performance was strong, it still made me yearn for the live shows that are coming up later this year. 

I’ve listened to the album quite a few times, and I can say that Kiss All the Time, Disco Occasionally delivers, but not the way I fully expected. 

The album includes a few standout tracks like “American Girls,” “Dance No More,” and “Taste Back,” which have become my top three on the album. Since “American Girls,” is one of the more upbeat songs of the album, I can easily picture it playing in the car on a summer day, with the windows down, of course. It has a light and carefree feel that makes it one of the more memorable tracks of the album. 

“Dance No More” shifts the tone of the album a little bit. It feels more reflective but still has a steady rhythm. It’s the kind of song that balances emotions and sound well, making it easy to connect while still being enjoyable to listen to. 

“Taste Back” stands out for different reasons. It’s smooth and catchy, and makes it get stuck in your head after just one listen. The song is more playful than the other ones, which is what helps it stand out on the album. 

These songs highlight many of the album’s strengths, but the overall project feels a little restrained in a sense. Going into the album, I was expecting a stronger disco and ‘70s-inspired sound. I was looking, and hoping, for something similar to the style of the Bee Gees and other artists from that era. 

However, that disco influence only appears in certain moments. 

In a few ways, the album feels exactly like the title. There are definitely glimpses of disco, but like the title suggests, they show up "occasionally" instead of being the defining sound. The rest of the album leans more into the typical Harry Styles pop-rock and ballad style. This keeps the album cohesive, but it also feels like a missed opportunity for a stronger retro sound. 

There are songs that I could see becoming even better in a live setting, such as the ones I previously mentioned. 

Overall, I would rate the album a 4 out of 5. It’s really strong and has a good sound, but it left me wanting more, especially when it comes to the disco influence that the title references. 

With two shows coming up in the Fall, I’m still excited to hear these songs live. If anything, the live performances might deliver the full energy and groove that I initially hoped to hear from the album.