Made in the A.M. cover art

  Studio Album · No. 5

Made in the A.M.

2015 Syco Records / Columbia Records 13 tracks 45 min

Produced by Julian Bunetta, John Ryan, Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson, Niall Horan, Ed Sheeran, Greg Kurstin, Alex Salibian, Tommy English

Syco Records / Columbia Records PopPop Rock
69%
Authorship
Songwriter

One Direction wrote 9 of 13 documented tracks

Authorship Breakdown 9 / 13 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 13 tracks with documented writers, by whether One Direction carries a lyricist or composer credit.

69%
9 trackswritten by One Direction 4 tracksoutside writers
One Direction's roles on this album

Share of the 13 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

Lyricist69%
Composer69%
Producer8%
Performer100%

By the Numbers

13
Tracks
18
Lyricists
8
Producers
2.4 million
Worldwide Copies Sold
2015
Released
Data Insight

Made in the A.M. was One Direction's only album recorded as a four-piece after Zayn Malik left the group in March 2015, and the remaining members, Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, Liam Payne and Niall Horan, wrote across most of it. The familiar team of Julian Bunetta, John Ryan, Jamie Scott, Jacob Kasher and Wayne Hector returned as the primary collaborators and producers. Hit single 'Drag Me Down' and 'History' both came out of this band-and-writers partnership, the latter co-written by Payne and Tomlinson with Hector, Ed Drewett, Bunetta and Ryan. The record reads as a farewell statement built largely on the members' own contributions.

Made in the A.M. is the fifth and final studio album by One Direction, released on 13 November 2015 through Syco Records and Columbia Records. It was recorded and released as a four-piece after Zayn Malik's departure from the group in March 2015, making it the only One Direction album without him. The album represents the fullest expression of the group's songwriting involvement, with Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Liam Payne, and Louis Tomlinson holding co-writing credits on virtually every track. Several band members also received production credits, including Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson, and Niall Horan. Lead single 'Drag Me Down' debuted at number one in the UK and reached number three on the US Billboard Hot 100; the group announced an indefinite hiatus in January 2016 shortly after the album's release.

Track Listing & Credits 13 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
Hey Angel
Julian BunettaJohn RyanEd Drewett Julian BunettaJohn RyanEd Drewett Julian BunettaJohn Ryan Harry Styles (Vocals)Niall Horan (Vocals)Liam Payne (Vocals)Louis Tomlinson (Vocals)
2
Drag Me Down #3
Julian BunettaJamie ScottJohn Ryan Julian BunettaJamie ScottJohn Ryan Julian BunettaJohn Ryan Harry Styles (Vocals)Niall Horan (Vocals)Liam Payne (Vocals)Louis Tomlinson (Vocals)
3
Perfect #10
Harry StylesLouis TomlinsonJulian BunettaJohn RyanJacob KasherJesse ShatkinMaureen Anne McDonald Harry StylesLouis TomlinsonJulian BunettaJohn RyanJacob KasherJesse ShatkinMaureen Anne McDonald Julian BunettaJesse ShatkinAfterhrs Harry Styles (Vocals)Niall Horan (Vocals)Liam Payne (Vocals)Louis Tomlinson (Vocals)
4
Infinity
Julian BunettaJamie ScottJohn Ryan Julian BunettaJamie ScottJohn Ryan Julian BunettaJohn Ryan Harry Styles (Vocals)Niall Horan (Vocals)Liam Payne (Vocals)Louis Tomlinson (Vocals)
5
End of the Day
Louis TomlinsonLiam PayneWayne HectorJohn RyanEd DrewettJulian BunettaJacob KasherGamal Lewis Louis TomlinsonLiam PayneWayne HectorJohn RyanEd DrewettJulian BunettaJacob KasherGamal Lewis Julian BunettaJohn Ryan Harry Styles (Vocals)Niall Horan (Vocals)Liam Payne (Vocals)Louis Tomlinson (Vocals)
6
If I Could Fly
Harry StylesJohan CarlssonRoss Golan Harry StylesJohan CarlssonRoss Golan Johan CarlssonNoah Passovoy Harry Styles (Vocals)Niall Horan (Vocals)Liam Payne (Vocals)Louis Tomlinson (Vocals)
7
Long Way Down
Liam PayneLouis TomlinsonJulian BunettaJamie ScottJohn Ryan Liam PayneLouis TomlinsonJulian BunettaJamie ScottJohn Ryan Julian BunettaJohn Ryan Harry Styles (Vocals)Niall Horan (Vocals)Liam Payne (Vocals)Louis Tomlinson (Vocals)
8
Never Enough
Niall HoranJulian BunettaJamie ScottJohn Ryan Niall HoranJulian BunettaJamie ScottJohn Ryan Julian BunettaJohn Ryan Harry Styles (Vocals)Niall Horan (Vocals)Liam Payne (Vocals)Louis Tomlinson (Vocals)
9
Olivia
Harry StylesJulian BunettaJohn Ryan Harry StylesJulian BunettaJohn Ryan Julian BunettaJohn Ryan Harry Styles (Vocals)Niall Horan (Vocals)Liam Payne (Vocals)Louis Tomlinson (Vocals)
10
What a Feeling
Liam PayneLouis TomlinsonJamie ScottDaniel BryerMike Needle Liam PayneLouis TomlinsonJamie ScottDaniel BryerMike Needle Jamie Scott Harry Styles (Vocals)Niall Horan (Vocals)Liam Payne (Vocals)Louis Tomlinson (Vocals)
11
Love You Goodbye
Louis TomlinsonJulian BunettaJacob Kasher Louis TomlinsonJulian BunettaJacob Kasher Liam PayneJulian Bunetta Harry Styles (Vocals)Niall Horan (Vocals)Liam Payne (Vocals)Louis Tomlinson (Vocals)
12
I Want to Write You a Song
Julian BunettaJohn RyanAmmar Malik Julian BunettaJohn RyanAmmar Malik Julian BunettaJohn Ryan Harry Styles (Vocals)Niall Horan (Vocals)Liam Payne (Vocals)Louis Tomlinson (Vocals)
13
History #65
Liam PayneLouis TomlinsonWayne HectorJohn RyanEd DrewettJulian Bunetta Liam PayneLouis TomlinsonWayne HectorJohn RyanEd DrewettJulian Bunetta Julian BunettaJohn Ryan Harry Styles (Vocals)Niall Horan (Vocals)Liam Payne (Vocals)Louis Tomlinson (Vocals)

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Frequently Asked Questions Made in the A.M.

When was One Direction's Made in the A.M. released?
Made in the A.M. was released on November 13, 2015, through Syco Records and Columbia Records. It was the band's fifth studio album and contains 13 tracks.
Is Made in the A.M. the One Direction album without Zayn Malik?
Yes, Made in the A.M. was One Direction's only album made as a four-piece after Zayn Malik left in March 2015. The remaining members, Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, Liam Payne and Niall Horan, recorded it together. It was the band's final studio album before their hiatus.
Did One Direction write the songs on Made in the A.M.?
Yes, the four members co-wrote most of Made in the A.M. They worked with a regular team of collaborators including Julian Bunetta, John Ryan, Jamie Scott, Jacob Kasher and Wayne Hector. The band's own input runs across the majority of the tracklist.
How high did 'Drag Me Down' by One Direction chart?
'Drag Me Down' debuted at number 3 on the US Billboard Hot 100, the band's highest debut at the time. It was the lead single from Made in the A.M. and the first release following Zayn Malik's departure.
Who wrote 'History' by One Direction?
'History' was written by Liam Payne and Louis Tomlinson alongside Wayne Hector, Ed Drewett, Julian Bunetta and John Ryan. It reached number 6 on the UK Singles Chart and number 65 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
How many copies did Made in the A.M. sell?
Made in the A.M. sold about 2.4 million copies worldwide, ranking as one of 2015's best-selling albums per the IFPI. It was certified 2x Platinum in the United States and 2x Platinum in the United Kingdom.

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