Zayn: Icarus Falls review – defies expectations

(RCA)Former One Direction-er Zayn Malik’s first solo album in 2016 had a mixed reception. His rebranding to R&B-pop made sense, and vocally and production-wise, it was undoubtedly accomplished – but puerile lyrics and lack of conciseness let it down. With this context, it’s hard to believe Malik’s second full-length won’t be plagued by the same issues: the opening line is “Sweet baby, our sex has meaning” and the record comprises 27 songs (90 minutes