After Hours
by The Weeknd
  • Record Label: Island
  • Release Date: Mar 20, 2020
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  1. 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.
  2. monstacritic
    Mar 21, 2020
    8
    This is a solid project by Abel. Snowchild slaps, thooo. Now a **** leavin', LEEEAVIN' INTO THE NIGHT!
  3. 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
  4. andyn823
    Jun 5, 2020
    8
    The production, the melody, the beats are so flawless and incredible, which is why I give this album an 8. Abel did a good job making this album. But I never fully understand the message behind this album, or the lyrics, the contents... I guess that it talks about his sadness, loneliness and his depression from love ?
  5. Jampot
    Apr 30, 2020
    8
    I really love this album, the vocalization is very relaxing to listen to, and the flow of the album really shows that it's very well put together. I especially love After Hours and Faith. I like very much!!
  6. aldwinishere
    May 8, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The album has some great standouts and the choice of singles are great, especially Blinding Lights and In Your Eyes, though some songs just don't connect to me easily.… Expand
  7. 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
  8. kassus
    Oct 30, 2020
    8
    One of the best album released this year. Though i did not like it as much as starboy but blinding lights has my heart. His voice is really good and soothing in the album and you can hear his emotions really clearly.
  9. Hendo250
    Apr 6, 2021
    8
    this album is a 8 this album is a 8 this album is a 8 this album is a 8 this album is a 8
  10. Wanesta
    Jan 6, 2022
    8
    When Abel Tesfaye released After Hours, he managed to surpass himself. Following the success of Starboy and a small EP in the summer of 2018, The Weeknd went ahead and brought back the 80s to life in a catchy and magical way, despite sometimes being quite repetitive. He’s bringing any listeners to a nocturnal journey in his fast expensive car throughout a lust-filled ghost town withWhen Abel Tesfaye released After Hours, he managed to surpass himself. Following the success of Starboy and a small EP in the summer of 2018, The Weeknd went ahead and brought back the 80s to life in a catchy and magical way, despite sometimes being quite repetitive. He’s bringing any listeners to a nocturnal journey in his fast expensive car throughout a lust-filled ghost town with skyscrapers and heartbreaks.… Expand
  11. Finnnnn
    Jan 17, 2022
    8
    Whilst this is the first album I've listened to in full by The Weeknd, it definitely did not disappoint. It gives off a very 80s vibe, especially with all the electropop and synthpop included. My personal favourites were 'Hardest To Love', and 'In Your Eyes'. It's a great record!
  12. BeanBags
    Dec 27, 2022
    8
    After Hours remains as one of the defining albums of 2020. Loaded with party tunes and heartbreak anthems, After Hours reemphasised The Weeknd's starboy status.
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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".
  16. 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!
  17. 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
  18. 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.
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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.

    nota: 71/    … Expand
  22. 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
  23. MichelleChimbet
    Jan 27, 2021
    7
    standouts for me are the singles. all round solid project and pretty engaging 80's synth pop
  24. dem22
    Aug 28, 2020
    7
    Amazing bops.. music is great, lyrics are cool.. but some songs just bore me out.
  25. BrieLYNN
    Aug 28, 2020
    7
    One of the best albums of 2020. Some great songs, my favorite is faith. My only complaint is that after 4-5 listens all the songs start to blend together and sound the same, but it makes great background music.
  26. TheJaym
    Dec 12, 2020
    7
    Very good production ,Well made , Well written and blinding lights is a great single .
  27. Mccusky
    Apr 15, 2020
    6
    He has written some very catchy tunes in his time and he has a beautiful voice but the albums themes seem to be very repetitive, girls, money and a little bit of heart break, not much variety. Electronic sound is sometimes quite flat, not much punch, using the electronic effects to compensate for the lack of depth in the subject matter. Singles are as strong as his previous albums
  28. antaios
    Mar 29, 2020
    6
    He dabbles so much into '80s nostalgia that he almost rick-rolled us. The songs that don't sound like Tears For Fears B-sides sound like Trilogy B-sides. Why do so much artists see the start of the '20s as an incentive to go back to their roots? Or is it just that they feel obliged to release something?
    I'm really starting to get fed up with '80s nostalgia; it's high time for '90s    He dabbles so much into '80s nostalgia that he almost rick-rolled us. The songs that don't sound like Tears For Fears B-sides sound like Trilogy B-sides. Why do so much artists see the start of the '20s as an incentive to go back to their roots? Or is it just that they feel obliged to release something?
    I'm really starting to get fed up with '80s nostalgia; it's high time for '90s nostalgia. Roll in the chronophobia and pessimistic escapism.

    Weeknd fans are not gonna dislike this though, and even though I'm not a fan, I can't say I hate it.    … Expand
  29. LilScience
    Jan 9, 2022
    6
    É bom o álbum, não me entenda errado mas acho algumas faixas muita parecidas com as outras, óbvio que traz uma excelência, com inspiração dos anos 80, bem nostálgico; com um ar psicodélico típico do The Weeknd, porém não diria ser um dos melhores álbuns deles, no entanto não deixa a desejar trazendo cultura para o público jovem, com nuances do R&B.
    Minhas faixas favoritas são: Escape from    É bom o álbum, não me entenda errado mas acho algumas faixas muita parecidas com as outras, óbvio que traz uma excelência, com inspiração dos anos 80, bem nostálgico; com um ar psicodélico típico do The Weeknd, porém não diria ser um dos melhores álbuns deles, no entanto não deixa a desejar trazendo cultura para o público jovem, com nuances do R&B.
    Minhas faixas favoritas são: Escape from LA, Blinding Lights e Until I Bleed Out.    … Expand
  30. Lajaleaa
    May 6, 2020
    6
    ( 67/100 )
    @tuznalgaz
    The Weeknd se ha sabido escabullir en la escena popular de la música sin perder su propio estilo. La tendencia depresiva, nostálgica y futurista del artista ha ganado una gran masa de fanáticos que ha hecho de The Weenknd un artista probablemente más popular de lo que se merece. En "After Hours" el artista cede aún más ante la demanda popular y produce un álbum    ( 67/100 )
    @tuznalgaz

    The Weeknd se ha sabido escabullir en la escena popular de la música sin perder su propio estilo. La tendencia depresiva, nostálgica y futurista del artista ha ganado una gran masa de fanáticos que ha hecho de The Weenknd un artista probablemente más popular de lo que se merece. En "After Hours" el artista cede aún más ante la demanda popular y produce un álbum con letras demasiado cliches y melodramáticas, la música simplemente es una expresión más de aquel Pop reciclado que se fusiona con el Trap y el R&B para completar una formula que encierra a las masas en un circulo vicioso de consumismo vacío y barato. Aunque Kevin Parker hace una producción muy bien recibida y Da Heala le otorga el lado atractivo al álbum, en general, esta es una experiencia que se sustituirá tan rápido como deje de existir en la radio.
    -
    The Weeknd has been able to sneak in the popular scene of music without losing his own style. The depressive, nostalgic, and futuristic tendency have won a big fanatic mass that has made of The Weeknd a more popular artist than what he might deserve. In "After Hours", the artist gives in more into the popular demand and produces an album with very cliche and melodramatic lyrics, the music is simply an expression of that recycled Pop that mixes with Trap and R&B to complete a formula that enclosures the masses in a vicious loop of empty and cheap consumerism. Even if Kevin Parker makes a very welcome production and Da Healagives the attractive side to the album, in general, this is an experience that will be substituted as quickly as it disappears from the radio.    … Expand
  31. NoahHylleberg
    Mar 20, 2020
    6
    All I have for The Weeknd and his music is respect - and that's why this project disappoints me. After Hours is not a bad album, the production is extraordinary for one. My issue with this album is that most of the tracks have the same, dark vibe to it; there's not much replay value. I expected something very different from this album after listening to both Heartless and Blinding LightsAll I have for The Weeknd and his music is respect - and that's why this project disappoints me. After Hours is not a bad album, the production is extraordinary for one. My issue with this album is that most of the tracks have the same, dark vibe to it; there's not much replay value. I expected something very different from this album after listening to both Heartless and Blinding Lights (both excellent tracks). The album has an 80's feeling to it which I appreciate. My favourite tracks apart from the singles are In Your Eyes, Scared To Live and Save Your Tears, which also are the only songs I'll be listening to again.… Expand
  32. Lflhhlfok
    Mar 24, 2020
    6
    It is a good album tho but a bit repetitive ! Sometimes it gets a bit boring when the songs are too long and i feel like I've already heard the melodies that are in the songs in the previous ones ! But, there are still amazing songs like binding lights , in your eyes or savent your tears !
  33. Noora7939
    Mar 21, 2020
    6
    The only songs I enjoyed were the following:
    Too Late Escape From LA
    Heartless Faith Blinding Lights In You Eyes After Hours I feel like his fast paced, eighties inspired songs about himself rather than his desperate songs about his tiring relationship with Bella. Overall, I feel like this album had no direction
  34. rogerioangelin
    Apr 30, 2020
    6
    The Weeknd doing what he does best, but in the same tone over and over through a whole album can tire even the best tune.
    After Hours counts with three of the best songs of the year (even tho we still in April) which are "In Your Eyes" "Save Your Tears" and the massive hit "Blinding Lights" that will surely guarantee him a few nominations in awards to come, but within 14 tracks (17 with    The Weeknd doing what he does best, but in the same tone over and over through a whole album can tire even the best tune.
    After Hours counts with three of the best songs of the year (even tho we still in April) which are "In Your Eyes" "Save Your Tears" and the massive hit "Blinding Lights" that will surely guarantee him a few nominations in awards to come, but within 14 tracks (17 with the bonus tracks in its deluxe version), as great as they are, they can't put for an great album.
    Heartless is very The Weeknd doing what we know him for since Beauty Behind the Madness, and I'm not saying it's bad, because it's far the opposite, but then it kind of repeats itself in the others of the album (aside the top three mentioned before).
    If this was the debut album of some new kid it would be amazing, but for The Weeknd we expect more.    … Expand
  35. VestingBoot
    Mar 23, 2020
    6
    Maybe it's my fault, but this album would have been amazing if it wasn't so poppy to start. The middle of the album was really good, but the album trails off poorly in my opinion. It's well produced and
    Weeknd's voice is amazing. It's a very mid tier album for a casual and/or new fan.
  36. Mininalexey
    Mar 31, 2020
    6
    too many special tracks to increase streaming. many songs sound the same and hackneyed
  37. upsgguk
    Apr 12, 2020
    6
    I didn't like this album. I mean, I didn't mind, but I only liked three or four songs. I feel like the lyrics lack something. Most of the tracks sounded too much similar for me. I would've liked it much more if at least a few of the tracks were more experimental. He needs to get out of his comfort zone because all of his songs are the same, and it isn't going to work forever. 6/10
  38. thiagoanjos
    Aug 28, 2020
    6
    Creio que o álbum foi um pouco superestimado ou talvez toda a aclamação me fez criar muitas expectativas. A medida que você vai reouvindo, a obra soa melhor e torna-se uma nova descoberta. O álbum tem seus pontos altos, porém com tanta coisa boa, quando algo parece menor ou repetitivo, destaca mais ainda seus pontos baixos.
  39. PEDROMFR
    Feb 2, 2021
    6
    It´s a shame that these album doesn´t show more cohesion, because it has some major R&B bops, that are going to be stuck on our minds for a very long time.
    Top Track: Save Your Tears
    Worst Track: Escape from LA
  40. iggystain
    Mar 20, 2020
    5
    Achei que ia ter mais pop e disco pelos singles que ele tinha lançado até então, mas a expectativa não foi cumprida e teve mais trap do que tudo.
  41. Yuriout
    Mar 20, 2020
    5
    5 good tracks out of 14 Too late , hardest on love , faith , blinding lights Also in your eyes
    So disappointed
    I don't know why it's more a soundtracks of movie than a continuous album music
  42. FernandoZB
    Mar 20, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Production and vocals of Abel are another level. I have no words for describe this amazing era.… Expand
  43. PaoloCianto
    Mar 24, 2020
    5
    The album aesthetic is great but he quite couldn't pull it off because half of the album sounds the same (19 songs deluxe version) 10 songs at least are crap.

    i can see why his team made blinding lights the leading single is the best song on this album.
    Hidden Gem apart from Blinding lights is Save your tears.
  44. Mdmrd
    Jul 27, 2020
    5
    The production of this álbum is impeccable, the voice of Abel is wonderful
  45. kepjang457
    Oct 3, 2020
    5
    I was a huge fan of the Starboy album and Beauty Behind the Madness. However, After Hours just felt like a mix of the two with repetitive lyrics, themes, and sounds. Blinding Lights in particular felt way too generic to be the lead single. Abel's vocals are unique and emotive as usual, but the composition and production of the tracks left a lot to be desired. Variety was rather lacking, asI was a huge fan of the Starboy album and Beauty Behind the Madness. However, After Hours just felt like a mix of the two with repetitive lyrics, themes, and sounds. Blinding Lights in particular felt way too generic to be the lead single. Abel's vocals are unique and emotive as usual, but the composition and production of the tracks left a lot to be desired. Variety was rather lacking, as many songs sounded really similar to each other, went in one ear and out the other. Can be a pretty relaxing listen overall, something to vibe to, but not really substantial. However, the final track Until I Bleed Out was quite spectacular in its meaning.… Expand
  46. Lawcayma
    Nov 9, 2020
    5
    Just two good songs. Not the best album but not the worst either. Can´t wait to hear him singing reaggueton.
  47. Joseph13
    Nov 14, 2020
    5
    one of the most experimental & different album of the year! it was way too long but im not mad about it. some of the song could’ve been better or not see the daylight. it’s an okay album. if he wins the AOTY i would be happy for him!!!!!
  48. mmaa_han
    Feb 10, 2021
    5
    This Album Is Perfect!
    The Weeknd Is Wonderfull
    Fuk Grammy
    Teylor Swift?
    Fuk Teylor Swift
  49. clem666
    Feb 2, 2021
    4
    The atmosphere and decor take a few tracks to take hold, but once that it is done the whole style remains planted and fixed for the remaining fifty minutes. This is unfortunately the only and most important criticism I can give the artist. The production is interesting but the formula is repeated far too often throughout the album. This style of R&B doesn't make it easy for us andThe atmosphere and decor take a few tracks to take hold, but once that it is done the whole style remains planted and fixed for the remaining fifty minutes. This is unfortunately the only and most important criticism I can give the artist. The production is interesting but the formula is repeated far too often throughout the album. This style of R&B doesn't make it easy for us and contributes to lose ourselves in a grotesque fresco, sometimes flat and dull, sometimes dancing or quiet but very rarely surprising, even if the few electro-like flights of fancy are admirable (as in the track 'After Hours'). The modified voice of the artist becomes in the space of a few tracks unbearable, repetitive and haunting.

    All the promotion of this album that the fans have been waiting for no less than 4 years is outrageous. It became more otrageous when you realize it worked in a surprising way. The Weeknd doesn't have any remorse to capitalize on its recordings and doesn't hesitate to release several different deluxe versions and to make a series of remixes and covers more or less remarkable. The instrumental versions add to the indecency of the approach. I am not fooled by the deception of the project. Soon (and currently, by the way) the official music videos created from colossal sums of money will invade the platforms and add to the so-called supremacy of the artist.    … Expand
  50. BrunoGrudzien
    Mar 20, 2020
    4
    There are 4 songs that I like from this album:Heartless, After Hours, Blinding Lights and Scared to live. these songs are bops and some of me favourite R&B Tracks of the year but the Album is so disappointing. All the other tracks sound so similar that at some points of the Album I cant tell the songs apart, even after multiple listens I don't get anything out of this album that I did notThere are 4 songs that I like from this album:Heartless, After Hours, Blinding Lights and Scared to live. these songs are bops and some of me favourite R&B Tracks of the year but the Album is so disappointing. All the other tracks sound so similar that at some points of the Album I cant tell the songs apart, even after multiple listens I don't get anything out of this album that I did not get on his earlier work. No bops better the the ones on Starboy and no new messages in his music. (If I wanted to hear about drug abuse then I rather listening to something like the House of Balloons Trilogy and not this).… Expand
  51. supremetino
    Mar 20, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. While the opening track is sublime in its sound and atmosphere, After Hours immediately takes a nosedive into a long string of songs that just seem to drag on forever. This is mainly due to the overproduction of The Weeknd´s voice and extreme lack of variation on the instrumental end, leaving much to be desired in terms of anything interesting or exciting. The biggest offender on this album has to be the lyrics though. Besides a few good lines (never need a **** im what a **** needs), this album almost put me to sleep, literally, because of how little investment I had in anything that was being said. It sounds as though The Weeknd asked a group of 13 year olds to write this album for him. Overall the lyrics have no substance or feeling behind them. Many people pride this album on being featureless, but in my opinion an interesting or well timed guest verse could have given a lot of the songs more re-listenability. One good thing about this album would have to be the singles released ahead of it; they are fire. But unfortunately, the rest of After Hours does nothing for me. As a fan of The Weeknd, this is disappointing. I just don´t feel anything while listening to it except ¨when is this song going to end¨. Besides a small amount of tracks, I can´t say I will be listening to this one again.… Expand
  52. miguelcstb
    Feb 21, 2023
    4
    What a disappointment... I don’t think I ever had this much expectations for an album, but what I listened to was just meh. This album is so boring and most of the songs sound the same, except… the singles... I just hate so much when an artist puts more effort on their singles than the rest of the songs, which is sad in this case because I found the storytelling very good. If only he hadWhat a disappointment... I don’t think I ever had this much expectations for an album, but what I listened to was just meh. This album is so boring and most of the songs sound the same, except… the singles... I just hate so much when an artist puts more effort on their singles than the rest of the songs, which is sad in this case because I found the storytelling very good. If only he had an album that’s more interesting to listen to... Just a huge downgrade from “Starboy”.… Expand
  53. Dsros96
    Apr 13, 2020
    3
    Really disappointing. After the wonders The Weeknd has made and with these 2 amazing singles, this should be his best album. It's not, most of the songs feel like outtakes from Starboy & BBTM. At least the singles are amazing.
  54. Niko7664
    Mar 21, 2020
    3
    As a big Weeknd fan I was not impressed. The singles are so much better than the album. They out weight it. The rest of the album all sounds the same. He sounds like he is forcing emotions that aren’t really there.
  55. luccas_bandeira
    Jun 6, 2020
    2
    Apenas duas músicas boa, o resto é enjoativo e chato. O álbum não te prende do início ao fim.
  56. RamonBotof0
    Aug 5, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The main single is the only one that saves it, it is a completely simple album and to which you can omit several tracks, a concept of greatness, heartbreak and loneliness that many artists already have spent, it is nothing innovative and the rhythms are repeated so much to the point that you are looking to see if it will ever change.… Expand
  57. Asdfghjkl13
    Aug 29, 2020
    2
    Sounds the same, I can't clearly hear the words in those songs. The production... Meh. Sorry.
  58. musicmaniac
    Mar 20, 2020
    1
    After an amazing single in Blinding Lights I had to give this album a chance. It's no different than any other R&B album out there. Was extremely disappointed. The beats start to sound the same throughout the entire album. Was hoping for more 80's vibes.
  59. All_ButTrU4
    Aug 25, 2022
    1
    Whilst i can respect the weeknd's affinity for reinvention ajd fascination with retro sounds i cannot say i enjoyed this record. It felt mediocre, bland and derivative. Nothing about after hours feels relevant,instead its a vapid depressive episode.
  60. jrmendoza
    Mar 20, 2020
    1
    BORINGGGG Literally all the songs sound the same. Don’t get the hype at all.
  61. Mhmdalj
    Jun 7, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It wasn’t that good in my opinion , when I listen to it I rem his old album they are identical in my opinion, vocals arent that good he didn’t use his low notes… Expand
  62. mibrahimkn
    Jul 28, 2020
    1
    The tune of the album really is the same throughout, with some songs worth listening again but overall album is quite plain and flat, starboy was a much better representation of his personality and talent
  63. frankfurtuna
    Mar 29, 2020
    0
    no versatility, i feel like all his songs sound the exact same. i get that he relies on what he knows will automatically be a hit, he should try different styles and genres, people will get bored with the pumping of the same song over and over again
  64. Panchogul
    Aug 22, 2020
    0
    One of the most overrated albums ever. This man it's like Bruno Mars. They both think they are the coolest and they just don't.
  65. Lazlo1
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    Un álbum muy comercial pero que, si nos alejamos de los singles, hay canciones que jamás deberían haber sido lanzadas. Nunca entenderé por qué muchos de los principales artistas actuales se centran en los singles y abandonan los álbumes de esta forma, que es lo que definirá su carrera cuando pase el tiempo.
  66. bripp
    Mar 26, 2020
    0
    I didn't felt any songs, the OFFICAL videos were creepy and disgusting, all the songs were the same versatility so yeah this is not the album i Expected, is horrible, disgusting, disgusting, disgusting, disgusting, disgusting, disgusting
  67. Diksha12
    Mar 26, 2020
    0
    I didn't felt any songs, the OFFICAL videos were creepy as I don't know, all the songs were almost same, no versatility so yeah this is not the album I expected from the weekend
  68. GuiGuerra18
    Jul 24, 2020
    0
    The Weekend tries to much making good music, but in the end this album is awful
  69. Pedrosilve
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Repetitive, tedious and only Blinding light have success in all the entire album… Expand
  70. EvaCobo
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    The singles are very well picked but the rest of the album has a lot of skips the old weekend was way better
  71. Sreemathi
    Oct 23, 2020
    0
    The album has couple of bop but the rest of it is just the same. He needs to change a bit.
  72. feliXO
    Nov 2, 2020
    0
    Best album of 2020! A well done story from the first song to the last. The Weeknd created a new character with inspiration from different movies and is very fascinating. The album musically is amazing which amazing songs like blinding light, in your eyes, save your tears and heartless just to mention a little.
  73. mehe321
    Dec 11, 2020
    0
    And the worst album of 2020 goes to- The Weeknd. Who got overhyped from making a very mediocre album. Future Nostalgia and Folklore were 10000000% better, Bye
  74. cinnamongirl97
    Oct 16, 2021
    0
    One of the most overrated artists today who sees himself as Michael Jackson, lol. The Weeknd ran to Max Martin, wanting to make hits desperately, thinking he might sweep Grammys. Guess what happened? He didn't even get a nomination, then cried like a baby everywhere. Accept it: your album sucks and no one knows your non-single album tracks. King of payola failed hard this time. Awful.
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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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