After Hours
by The Weeknd
  • Record Label: Island
  • Release Date: Mar 20, 2020
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8.8

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  1. Akram11
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Obsolutely amazing album with all kinds of songs a person can wish for. You may dance or cry everything in this one album. I am honestly at a loss for words… Expand
  2. EduBote
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    Perfect. The Weeknd's new album is deep in meaning. The songs are connected and they have the same vibe, that's awesome! Music perfection!
  3. aayushpatkar
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    incredible abel, the progression from song to song is impeccable; an album meant to be listened to in order, but one that works just as well on shuffle.
  4. juliobrito06079
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    I love the whole album. the lyrics, the rhythms, etc. Faith is my favorite, especially the outro is great. This album deserves a lot of success.
  5. benk435
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    The Weeknd is at his best on After Hours. Nearly a decade since the release of House of Balloons, and The Weeknd is hitting his peak. Incredible song writing and production. A brand new sound that somehow feels classic. True emotion is felt through these songs and makes allusions and references to his own career. Excellent album.
  6. frankw93
    Mar 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Some of the best Weeknd's songs here! the album is perfect, listen to it twice to hear everything he saying
    the instrumentals - synths, drums - something special, magical.

    god bless Abel for this work of art    … Expand
  7. Alisson93
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    Absolutely incredible. His best album!!
  8. Raphael2017
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    Reizinho que nunca decepciona os fãs, mais um álbum maravilhoso e coeso, ARTISTA.
  9. Connorcox1997
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    Beautiful Album by The Weeknd all of the songs on this album are fire, his lyrics are dope and the production is on fire.
  10. Luis77777777
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    without a doubt it is a Grammy winning album, it is the best album to date Abel in production and vocally, it is an album with many influences from the 80's, it is a nostalgic album.
  11. RBXO03
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    Ha sido un viaje increíble. Toques meláncolicos y oscuros. Atreviendome a decir que es el mejor album del 2020 hasta la fecha. Gran trabajo por parte de Abel. XO
  12. Kewie999
    Mar 22, 2020
    10
    Beautiful don't know what else to say about it other than that. "Too late" and "faith" and "hardest to love" have to be my favourites out of the songs not already released before the actual album released. Technically I could list all of them because they are all great.
  13. Arkturus
    Aug 29, 2020
    8
    Alone Again - 8
    Too late - 8
    Hardest To Love - 9
    Scared To Live - 10
    Snowchild - 8
    Escape From LA - 8
    Heartless - 10
    Faith - 9
    Blinding lights - 10
    In Your Eyes - 7
    Save Your Tears - 10
    Interlude - 5
    After Hours - 10
    Until I Bleed Out - 7
  14. JohnWaynee
    Apr 22, 2020
    10
    I want to live on this album !!!! the atmosphere created by the weeknd is incredible and immersive. Definitely one of the best albums of that year! thank you for that
  15. jeffer21
    Mar 20, 2020
    8
    the weeknd conveys different feelings in this album with elements from the 80's, vocals increasingly mature and melaconic!!
  16. MichelleChimbet
    Jan 27, 2021
    7
    standouts for me are the singles. all round solid project and pretty engaging 80's synth pop
  17. JordanLayton
    Apr 27, 2020
    9
    Spacey, layered production over the course of a track list where Weeknd explores nearly every inch of his iconic sound. Lyrically and vocally, there's no surprises here (except for one great Phillip K. Dick line) but that doesn't take anything away from the quality of the album. "It's a mood". Weeknd at his most Weeknd. Every track offers a slightly different grain to his airy, sometimesSpacey, layered production over the course of a track list where Weeknd explores nearly every inch of his iconic sound. Lyrically and vocally, there's no surprises here (except for one great Phillip K. Dick line) but that doesn't take anything away from the quality of the album. "It's a mood". Weeknd at his most Weeknd. Every track offers a slightly different grain to his airy, sometimes gritty aesthetic. I wasn't really a fan before but between his Uncut Gems role and this album, I definitely am now.… Expand
  18. Real_g22
    Jun 2, 2020
    10
    Un hermoso álbum lleno de canciones pegadizas y excelentemente producidas. Las letras en este álbum dan en el clavo y le da un sentido especial a cada canción. Un reconocimiento especial a Hardest To Love la cuál es una canción que te lleva a los zapatos de Abel y sus problemas amorosos. Una obra maestra.
  19. hellokittypie
    Sep 3, 2020
    10
    The weeknd gave us a pop and R&B perfection album, with influences from the 80's just right!
  20. RicardoBaflo
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    El álbum más arte del año. Aquel que diga lo contrario probablemente tiene un problema en casa.
  21. gabriel_15
    Apr 21, 2021
    10
    Album of the year, it's an amazing experience. It deserves all the praise and success it got and much more.
  22. TheJaym
    Dec 12, 2020
    7
    Very good production ,Well made , Well written and blinding lights is a great single .
  23. Cxdest
    Jan 30, 2021
    10
    Thats **** lit.Every song in the album is blow mind especially faith.Lyrics is awesome too
  24. MetacriticOnur
    Apr 4, 2022
    9
    perfect
    [ adjective, noun pur-fikt; verb per-fekt ]

    adjective
    conforming absolutely to the description or definition of an ideal type:
    a perfect sphere;
    a perfect gentleman.
  25. Ricko
    Jun 14, 2020
    7
    This was my first time checking out an album by The Weekend. Always associated him as day time radio fodder for kids but after seeing some great reviews for this I said I'd give it a go not quite sure what to expect. "After Hours" is an hour of smooth and really cool pop. I don't listen to much radio but I'd imagine the sound of this is going to be replicated by every second R&B pop starThis was my first time checking out an album by The Weekend. Always associated him as day time radio fodder for kids but after seeing some great reviews for this I said I'd give it a go not quite sure what to expect. "After Hours" is an hour of smooth and really cool pop. I don't listen to much radio but I'd imagine the sound of this is going to be replicated by every second R&B pop star over the coming months in the way that Taylor Swift's 1989 did in 2014/2015. Production wise, "After Hours" is beyond slick and makes some decent melodies sound amazing, some incredible sounds coming together and alot of earworms on the album. It's impossible to tell if there is anything behind the lyrical content with the effects and autotune etc but in terms of sound, its good. The album won't necessarily be converting me into a fanatic but I am glad I checked it out. Quite enjoyable.… Expand
  26. vitortfv
    Dec 3, 2020
    8
    With iconic tracks, bringing a nostalgic vibe, The Weeknd brings what would be his best album so far.
  27. sscott0829tw
    Mar 22, 2020
    8
    The best music ever from Abel. 80 vibe cover all of it.
    Fantasic singing, production and music.
    Best album this year.
    Never thought Abel can top Trilogy.
    Best songs: Scared to love, Escape from LA, Faith, Blinding Lights, After Hours
  28. musikman91307
    Mar 20, 2020
    7
    Great opening track in "Alone Again" (one of my favorite Weeknd track's period) but unfortunately the rest of the project doesn't quite live up to the intro. Very cohesive and reflective album, but it needed more variation and darker tones & instrumentals to make a lasting impression. I love contemporary 80s synth pop, but it's the safer choice and there are too many of them on here. 7.5/10
  29. Gaarapkmn
    Mar 26, 2020
    10
    O After hours é o melhor trabalho do Abel depois de alguns tempos. A mistura de sons oitentistas em contraste com trap que envolvem o álbum deixam a obra bem interessante. Com uma ideia de álbum cinematográfico Abel tesfaye conseguiu trazer um álbum genial com letras obscuras e sensuais como de costume
  30. Joel_Freecheck
    May 29, 2020
    10
    An artist at the peak of his talents. Cohesive, flashy, and undoubtedly The Weeknd. "After Hours" is a sublime treat for fans and casual listeners.
  31. angeldiazgdl
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    One of the best albums of the Canadian singer and compositor, the album gives an old vibe of his first mixtapes and the sound of 80's. His voice is incredible and the sounds that he put to his voice make the album better. It's an album to dance and cry, and also feel like nobody deserves you.
  32. matheusigoodbye
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The combination The Weeknd and Max Martin could not be better on an album turned to the 80s, with incredible songs that only improve with each listen.
  33. grotesquette
    Mar 27, 2020
    7
    On his most experimental record yet, The Weeknd doesn't completely get out of his comfort zone. There's still a taste of the early The Weeknd, still, this is a reinvention of some sort. Some of the songs might sound similar if not the same, but it's an enjoyable ride overall. "In Your Eyes" and the title song "After Hours" are definitely the standout tracks, as well as "Scared to Live".
  34. taylervu
    Mar 23, 2020
    8
    It's a good album with the good concept, it has the combination of the 1980s and the modern R&B, while "In Your Eyes" and "Save Your Tears" has a synth wave and disco vibe of the 1980s, "Escape from LA" and "Snow Child" have the modern trap vibe and some tracks like "Too Late" or "After Hour" has an amazing production by its complex layers, Worth to give it a chance
  35. ArtemSaloev
    Mar 20, 2020
    7
    The album has a charming effect because of the unice, unusual and beautiful sound. The mysterious style of the album goes through every song and this is the reason why it feels great while listening to that. But there is a feeling like something is missing and it's really difficult to explain what exactly. Maybe catchy tunes, maybe unforgettable lyrics. Fans of The Weeknd definitely will like it!
  36. fenthi
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Esse homem é pfto, quem da nota abaixo de 10 não sabe o quanto esse homem é incrível
  37. zNeverSleeping
    Mar 24, 2020
    9
    Amo o modo como Abel entra no seu personagem, mesmo muitas vezes suas letras representando sua vida em determinados aspectos. O instrumental sempre nos conquista com seu ritmo e sua voz é simplesmente magica. Super recomendado.
  38. Vladichh99
    Nov 30, 2020
    10
    The Weeknd has done it again!An absolute masterpiece! IMO his best work so far!His lyricism shines really well!Best album of 2020!
    Best tracks-ALL OF THEM!
    Worst tracks-None
  39. ger89
    Mar 23, 2020
    8
    Really a 8. 5 or a light 9 or a strong 8.whatever. It's all the same, but in overall, good. It's the only Who can make this type of 80s music and dont feel pastiche. Mark Fisher will be a little proud of us
  40. Mahd2001
    Jun 1, 2020
    9
    د ویکند بعد مدت ها سکوت, تونست یک آلبوم با کانسپ عالی بده بیرون برعکس استاربوی مثل پلی لیست اسپاتیفای شده بود.تنها ضعف آلبوم میکس بعضی از آهنگ ها بود.ولی آلبوم سینت پاپ فوق العاده که ایراد جزیی داشت.
  41. Jjum98
    May 30, 2020
    8
    It's a great album but the problem is that has a lot of slowly songs and gets some boring
  42. he_ze1
    Mar 24, 2020
    8
    This album is a honest 8.6 great work by Abel
    He's done very well on this lp and I know everyone that has listened to this can say the same thing it has many high moments on this top also has a little lows maybe but most of time everything runs smoothly it sounds good and most of all it gets you all bundled up with pure emotions that you cannot help from giving it many more listens .
  43. shucklelackle
    Nov 24, 2020
    10
    One of my best albums during the pandemic. I am not a fan of the weeknd but I really like some of his works. The biggest song on the album is still held by Blinding Lights. That's phenomenal!
  44. Mani2005
    Apr 13, 2020
    7
    You can enjoy album for frist time and after frist you will tiered of something like "I miss you" and sad things are repeat again and again on trap beat expect "in your eyes" and "blinding lights" and abel sound in some Songs is so ridiculous
  45. Drudd
    Mar 20, 2020
    8
    After Hours is a great record that fuses the dark ecstatic tone of his "Trilogy" album and some throwback pop melodies to create arguably his best album to date.
  46. youruberdriver
    Mar 27, 2020
    7
    I'm an Abels fan, but his last album is just boring. Don't get me wrong, it's not bad, but some songs just feel like interludes before his singles. It's not his worst album at all, but he could have done better.
  47. Spenga
    Mar 23, 2020
    10
    I wasn't sure i would give this album a 10. At first, i was thinking around an 7-8. But this is his best too second best album to date.
  48. Izanglez
    Jun 7, 2020
    8
    Love the aesthetic, the cohesiveness, the sound and the lyrics. He is such an amazing artist. But I missed vocals. He is such a good singer. Sometimes, the songs are extremely similar to each other. Still, such a really good project.
  49. MARTINCARDENAS
    Dec 11, 2020
    9
    the theme of this album fascinates me, a mix between the new and the musical style of the 80s. Without a doubt a great album
  50. movingpictures
    May 13, 2020
    10
    The Weeknd continues to be one of the most inconsistent artists out there. Kiss Land (2013) was meh. Beauty Behind the Madness (2015) literally blew me away. Starboy (2016) was a return to the meh. And now After Hours (2020) has me blown away all over again! This is his poppiest and catchiest effort yet. You won't be able to stop listening. He may not be the king of pop, but The Weeknd isThe Weeknd continues to be one of the most inconsistent artists out there. Kiss Land (2013) was meh. Beauty Behind the Madness (2015) literally blew me away. Starboy (2016) was a return to the meh. And now After Hours (2020) has me blown away all over again! This is his poppiest and catchiest effort yet. You won't be able to stop listening. He may not be the king of pop, but The Weeknd is definitely one of the minor gods.… Expand
  51. gabsaylor
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    coherent album. the songs follow the same idea and a beautiful melody. new and good beats that make harmony with his deep voice, good writing and good video clips. good choice of lead singles. my favorite is save your tears!
  52. Sadeeedwards
    Apr 27, 2020
    8
    This is such an amazing album, the talent is unreal. Definitely on my top 5 albums this year.

    I want to give it a 7.5/10 but that's not possible, so I'll stick with an 8.
  53. antymosphere
    Mar 22, 2020
    8
    "After Hours" é mais um incrível álbum lançado esse ano, com influencias dos anos 80 e 90, misturando o R&B, synth-pop, trap, eletrônico com nu-disco, retro e alternativo. é composto por um grupo de produtores maravilhosos como Illangelo, Oscar Holter, Max Martin, Metro Boomin e entre outros, essa trabalho é um tanto diferente do que já ouvi do The Weekend, porem não decepciona nem um"After Hours" é mais um incrível álbum lançado esse ano, com influencias dos anos 80 e 90, misturando o R&B, synth-pop, trap, eletrônico com nu-disco, retro e alternativo. é composto por um grupo de produtores maravilhosos como Illangelo, Oscar Holter, Max Martin, Metro Boomin e entre outros, essa trabalho é um tanto diferente do que já ouvi do The Weekend, porem não decepciona nem um pouco. o cantor é capaz de expressar as emoções através da sua voz, criando uma certa harmonia entre as faixas e a produção geral do disco. estou encantado com esse trabalho que já é característico do Abel e um dos melhores representantes da estética da disco music dos últimos tempos.

    twitter: @antymosphere    … Expand
  54. aabortus
    Apr 30, 2020
    9
    I love this album, the best The Weeknd project in my opinion. everything about this is great, from the production to the vocals to the lyrics. This album shows how good Abel is at creating an atmosphere. It’s a beautiful project and probably album of the year.
  55. joaollpires
    Mar 26, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Isn't the best álbum of The Weeknd, but is also incredible! My favorite songs is Faith, Too Late, Blinding Lights and Save your tears.… Expand
  56. Horshak
    May 22, 2020
    10
    A unic and singular experience. Simply the best album that i hear in mainstream age
  57. Jouv_g
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    El cuatro álbum de the weeknd, álbum que muestra al verdadero abel, en algunos momentos del álbum se nota un vibra muy ochentera que permite escuchar su versatilidad como artista y compositor,
  58. Becktanner
    May 24, 2020
    10
    There isn't a single bad track on this album. The production and song writing are flawless. The Weeknd has never sounded better.
  59. dumbezeu
    Mar 20, 2020
    7
    I can t say that this is an bad album,it s better than starboy tbh,but idk a lot of the new songs we re a bit commercial and then others like faith,alone again,hardest to love we re cool
  60. Tazorz5
    Oct 22, 2020
    9
    I think this album is near perfect, it sounds so raw and all the songs are catchy in their own way, it could either be his best or second best after trilogy. But this to me is the best R&B album of the year.
  61. giraffe_barn
    Mar 20, 2020
    8
    Plenty of bangers on here for everyone. A refreshing release after the disappointing JB release.
  62. Nafis69
    Mar 20, 2020
    9
    A truly unique and mind bending experience.The dark lyrics,the beat changes,that SAX solo...just spectacular
  63. amandajade
    Apr 4, 2020
    10
    It is an extraordinary album, thanks to its nuances and sound combination, ranging from current sounds to classic eighties sounds, each song is a sea of ​​emotions, it is very chameleonic. It is complex to define the emotion that this masterpiece can produce for you.
  64. therapfan
    Mar 21, 2020
    8
    The album is a new sound for Abel but is very reminiscing to late 80s to 90s pop vibe with its synth pop style. Though some melodies sound same and some beats aren't upto level as compared to others, its still a very cohesive album and imo Abel's best since Kissland. Starboy fans won't probably like this album tho.
  65. monstacritic
    Mar 21, 2020
    8
    This is a solid project by Abel. Snowchild slaps, thooo. Now a **** leavin', LEEEAVIN' INTO THE NIGHT!
  66. sjcsavio
    Mar 21, 2020
    10
    The album is absolutely amazing. The Weeknd is such a committed artist and it's astonishing how his music is so nicely haunting. Tracks like "Blinding Lights" and "In Your Eyes" definitely show the radio appeal that the album has in some parts but that isn't the main goal of the project. Lyrically rich and sonically well-crafted songs like "Too Late", "Faith" and "After Hours" guaranteeThe album is absolutely amazing. The Weeknd is such a committed artist and it's astonishing how his music is so nicely haunting. Tracks like "Blinding Lights" and "In Your Eyes" definitely show the radio appeal that the album has in some parts but that isn't the main goal of the project. Lyrically rich and sonically well-crafted songs like "Too Late", "Faith" and "After Hours" guarantee the hard work in the making of the album. We shall not forget the super nostalgic influence of the 80s beats and sax solos. Artists have been bringing back trends from decades ago very often, but it seems like 2020 is officially the year of "Future Nostalgia" as the pop artist Dua Lipa has been calling it.… Expand
  67. SerenistX
    Mar 22, 2020
    9
    Amazing album.. I miss Trilogy a bit but this album is for sure a pretty dark one with many weird synthetic sounds and vibes from 80s making it really unique and worth being a new chapter.
  68. Hannanymous
    Mar 22, 2020
    10
    He’s finally perfect the sound he’s been aiming since his commercial debut. A perfect blend of ominous, powerful production with the lyricism his fans love him for.
  69. Caiolucs
    Mar 22, 2020
    10
    Perfeito em tudo que se propõe a fazer. O homem é uma máquina, uma besta enjaulada, artista y artista.
  70. andresinazario
    Mar 22, 2020
    9
    The Weeknd's fourth studio album "After Hours" perfectly blends synth-wave from the 80's with dark R&B flair that makes for an exciting, dark, and eerie body of work.
  71. Kdam
    Mar 22, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Muito bom o álbum certeza que até então é o melhor lançamento do ano. Palmas pro the wenks… Expand
  72. Zaratamara
    Mar 22, 2020
    10
    This album is amazing. As a hard core fan I had been anticipating this album and it did not disappoint. The production is fantastic and I love the 80's synths he experiments with. There are so many great songs I can't pick my favourite but being a big fan of his mixtapes I can really appreciate some of the darker songs.
  73. McAnt1
    Mar 23, 2020
    10
    After Hours is his most consistent album to date. The album has many moments without ever sounding dull. The lyrics have improved massively. The production is spot on. This album is a ride back to the 80s and it does so in style.
  74. woatwoat
    Mar 23, 2020
    10
    Best album from this man to date. An amazing blend of his past styles and current state that gives fans exactly what they want, with a few nice surprises.
  75. beatrzmf
    Mar 26, 2020
    10
    The Weeknd invite us to a brand new world he's building with the album. The storyline is perfect and his voice remains beautiful as always. Thanks for this masterpiece!
  76. juliavolpe
    Mar 26, 2020
    10
    IT'S PERFECT. Abel is such an amazing artist. The atmosphere of this album is everything.
  77. Kadrisha
    Mar 26, 2020
    9
    This is an amazing album by The Weeknd!! Definitely one of my favs by him. There is only one skip on this album and it was ‘Snowchild’ that song was very underwhelming and it just didn’t fit the sound of the rest of the album in my opinion. But every other song was amazing!! It kept me on my toes the whole time, with all the different sounds and the versatility. It reflects 80s synth-popThis is an amazing album by The Weeknd!! Definitely one of my favs by him. There is only one skip on this album and it was ‘Snowchild’ that song was very underwhelming and it just didn’t fit the sound of the rest of the album in my opinion. But every other song was amazing!! It kept me on my toes the whole time, with all the different sounds and the versatility. It reflects 80s synth-pop with his classic R&B twist. The Weeknd definitely did not disappoint with this project and everyone should definitely give it a listen.… Expand
  78. robertoteixeira
    Mar 26, 2020
    10
    uma perfeita sonoridade e sentindo contextualizado, mostra que The Weeknd superou todas as eras passadas
  79. noinguyen
    Dec 7, 2020
    8
    The Weeknd creates his own cinematic universe on his fourth studio album "After Hours".

    Favorite tracks: Hardest to Love, Scared to Live, Faith, Blinding Lights, In Your Eyes, Save Your Tears, After Hours
    Least favorite tracks: Too Late
  80. Drogba
    Mar 31, 2020
    10
    Cali was the mission. Guy doesn't disappoint and it's another classic to go with his others.
  81. fridaruval
    Mar 26, 2020
    10
    This is a very special, melodic and sentimental album! Something beyond appearences, I can identified my self with some of the tracks! They are all incredible good! I highly recommended this album, Abel is a genius!!
  82. sugarmoon15
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album gives me 80s vibes and I love it. This album is the best work for The Weeknd. I love it.… Expand
  83. Duyanhzz
    Mar 26, 2020
    10
    This come back is freaking awsome. It's better than I thought. Let's stream After Hours everybody
  84. Luis_Sampaio
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The weeknd serve like já never did...
    This album with those 80's vibes are just AMAZING    … Expand
  85. Goettert03
    Mar 27, 2020
    10
    amazing! after hours is the best album by the weeknd and it deserves the aoty
  86. Giovanni99
    Apr 6, 2020
    10
    Show de álbum, profundo e impactante, e não podia faltar um toque de sedução. TOP
  87. Oworld
    Mar 27, 2020
    9
    I think this is a very outstanding project and very cohesive with the work that the Weeknd have done before and the production value is just amazing.
  88. nootnootmyboot
    Mar 28, 2020
    7
    This album opens with a track that has a bit muffled vocals. Production makes it sound like it's not even Abel who's singing. And the track that follows, has the same muffled vocalizations. i can't really get intimate with any of them even though the instrumentation sounds compelling enough, especially on the second. But I can't even understand anything with the vocals. Fortunately, theThis album opens with a track that has a bit muffled vocals. Production makes it sound like it's not even Abel who's singing. And the track that follows, has the same muffled vocalizations. i can't really get intimate with any of them even though the instrumentation sounds compelling enough, especially on the second. But I can't even understand anything with the vocals. Fortunately, the album picks up from there. Abel's new mix of music combines his old style with teed bits of 80's new wave sprinkled out. Like on the thriller Blinding Lights with some very 80's synth lead melodies that bring back memories of Take On Me. Very catchy mixing in R&B style for the rest of the album.… Expand
  89. Elizabeth2020
    Mar 29, 2020
    10
    The album is great, having a melancholic note in it, which I like, the singing is very good, the beats are amazing
  90. C0RR3IA
    Mar 29, 2020
    7
    Bem... depois de reouví-lo, ainda tive um pequena impressão de que ele segue uma sonoridade muito linear. Sem muito altos e baixos. Porém, ou analisar melhor o mesmo, por mais que o álbum em si, mantenha a identidade e a essência artística do The Weeknd, o mesmo me deixou um gostinho da sonoridade de seus antigos álbuns, como se tivesse reciclado músicas antigas e descartadas do Starboy eBem... depois de reouví-lo, ainda tive um pequena impressão de que ele segue uma sonoridade muito linear. Sem muito altos e baixos. Porém, ou analisar melhor o mesmo, por mais que o álbum em si, mantenha a identidade e a essência artística do The Weeknd, o mesmo me deixou um gostinho da sonoridade de seus antigos álbuns, como se tivesse reciclado músicas antigas e descartadas do Starboy e do Beauty Behind The Madness, porém, dessa vez, adaptando-as para um clima mais sombrio. Toda essa produção trás um contraste forte para o universo perturbador e psicodélico de suas letras melancolias que retratam uma fase dolorida na vida do The Weeknd, qual grita em suas confissões. Mesmo obtendo músicas com batidas mais dançantes. Ainda assim, por mais que eu esperava algo diferente e um pouco mais, o álbum trás uma narração sombria que vale a pena dar atenção, mesmo que a identidade sonora que o msm trás, não tenha me impressionado e agradado tanto.

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  91. Vinkk
    Mar 30, 2020
    10
    With this album, The Weeknd finds a way to transport you into his world. The synth, engineering and vocals make this album his best project to date.
  92. davidk121
    Mar 30, 2020
    10
    Excellent production, Great melodies, an album that will put you in certain moods. Great album!
  93. Aldosaid
    Mar 31, 2020
    10
    I love the album really the best work in the carrer of abel
    I can't stop to listen this album
  94. Yenefikir
    Apr 6, 2020
    10
    It's just perfect. Abel sings to my soul.Thank you for this wonderful work of art!
  95. twentyeightabel
    Apr 8, 2020
    10
    absolutely love this album and it’s concept. abel brings it in starting at heartless and goes on to his videos. can’t wait to see what the next chapter brings and where this one ends. as for no, its still going.
  96. worldwideballer
    Apr 9, 2020
    10
    give this album a 9.0 already. abel returns with yet another and his best LP. can’t wait to see what the rest entails. the music videos and the album itself tell a story.
  97. mueybuey69
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    this is seriously my favorite project made by abel. he has matured his sound into something ethereal and with even darker lyrics and a darker message than before.
  98. pengriffeyxo
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    After listening to the weeknd in 2010 to now, After hours feels as if he's set his place in the industry. though his branches to pop music, he keeps that eerie, R&B vibe that so many of us are used to. I am glad hes finding a balance, and not allowing himself to be put in a box. From start to finish, no skips. The dark kiss land vibes from alone again & "after hours" to the beauty behindAfter listening to the weeknd in 2010 to now, After hours feels as if he's set his place in the industry. though his branches to pop music, he keeps that eerie, R&B vibe that so many of us are used to. I am glad hes finding a balance, and not allowing himself to be put in a box. From start to finish, no skips. The dark kiss land vibes from alone again & "after hours" to the beauty behind the madness vibes from "in your eyes". Until i bleed out lays a finish that leaves us knowing that Abel will return. not to mention the 3 fire bonus tracks on the deluxe edition that compliment the album just as well as the original tracks.… Expand
  99. ashrafabrahams
    Nov 27, 2020
    10
    Brilliant Album, Vocally improved, Sonically perfect, production levels have gone up substantially. The album is Cohesive and nothing feels out of place.
  100. Lifeisbellablog
    Apr 19, 2020
    7
    I was really looking forward to this album because I was expecting a throwback 1980s style throughout. It was a little disappointing for me that the majority of the album doesn't use that style. My favorite tracks were "Blinding Lights," "In Your Eyes," and "Hardest To Love." The other tracks sound pretty similar and generic to me. I appreciate the innovation in those select songs, I justI was really looking forward to this album because I was expecting a throwback 1980s style throughout. It was a little disappointing for me that the majority of the album doesn't use that style. My favorite tracks were "Blinding Lights," "In Your Eyes," and "Hardest To Love." The other tracks sound pretty similar and generic to me. I appreciate the innovation in those select songs, I just wish it would have been utilized more throughout the entire album. It wasn't a bad album, I just didn't love it as much as I wanted to.… Expand
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#17 Most Discussed Album of 2020

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Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
  1. The Wire
    Apr 28, 2020
    50
    The production is flawless. ... But the obvious big tunes fall flat.
  2. Q Magazine
    Apr 7, 2020
    80
    Spidery tendrils of sex-and-drugs-related dread curl around dramatic synth-pop and twinkling R&B, Yet there's also a batch of tracks that draw from bombastic, slightly tacky '80s pop - a warm, funny and wholly welcome diversion from the stylish but sterile bleakness that remains Tesfaye's calling card. [Jun 2020, p.106]
  3. Slant Magazine
    Apr 7, 2020
    80
    His most personal album to date.
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