Their sound wasn't unique though.

That's a lie! The ugly little Wanted boy who sang the chorus of I Found You has an amazing voice! His falsetto.

I can't @ 1D stans calling "generic" other songs Bye

Roar > 1D
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Funny how the premise of this thread - comparing and shading other artists rather than focusing on their own artistry - is partially why they lost in the first place.

What other act had a power pop sound infused with rock elements? I didn't say they invented it, but it was unique compared to what was on the radio back when they debuted.

Love that generic rip off of another song!

That's true! But it's nothing any new. It's just dance music took over then.

It's a bop, isn't it?