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

Universal acclaim- based on 1449 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1,300 out of 1449
  2. Mixed: 76 out of 1449
  3. Negative: 73 out of 1449
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  1. NellFergie
    Nov 11, 2020
    10
    The sequencing of the tracks is just amazing. No skips for me and plenty of hits. I believe it’s a classic. My first review on this site and it’s worth the time. Must listen.
  2. 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!!!!!
  3. sirdisciple
    Nov 19, 2020
    10
    The Ideal Album: Sonically coherent, thematical, story telling perfection. Funny thing i noticed is the story moves both lyrically and sonically. Also with very high replay value.The Synth fest on the intro is my favourite piece of the album.
  4. ikigaijm
    Mar 29, 2021
    10
    This is truly a masterpiece, the most beautiful lyrics, vocals and melodies, easily the best album I´ve listened to in my life. I listen to it almost everyday since it´s release and the songs just keep getting better each time. I can´t even pick a favorite. Flawless!
  5. Jesshaggstron
    Nov 24, 2020
    10
    The best album ever! Zero skips.
    Great job Abel
    Blindings lights its the best song i ever hear
  6. Attom05
    Nov 24, 2020
    10
    The Weeknd never disappoints us, my favor song on this album
    escape from LA
    TOO LATE
    SNOW CHILD
    SAVE YOUR TEARS
    ALONE AGAIN
  7. Pablogv
    Nov 24, 2020
    10
    Es perfecto, cada una de sus canciones se disfrutan a tope. Sin dudas un placer para mis oídos y si quieres pasar buen rato
  8. RogerSotelo
    Nov 24, 2020
    10
    Thanks to the grammys I just got out of my online classes so I can talk about this.
    It is not possible that I just saw the nominations and I cannot believe that this album did not have a single nomination.
    An album that Abel himself named his best work so far, the most played and sold album during a global pandemic and I don't know how they sabotaged it like that. DO YOU UNDERSTAND THAT    Thanks to the grammys I just got out of my online classes so I can talk about this.
    It is not possible that I just saw the nominations and I cannot believe that this album did not have a single nomination.
    An album that Abel himself named his best work so far, the most played and sold album during a global pandemic and I don't know how they sabotaged it like that.
    DO YOU UNDERSTAND THAT BLINDING LIGHTS IS CLOSE TO A YEAR IN THE TOP 5 OF THE BILLBOARD AND IS NOT NOMINATED TO SONG OF THE YEAR ???
    Think what you think of him, for me whether he wins grammys or not, he will continue to be my favorite and he will continue to feel successful because his fame is not due to awards that are **** but because his work is excellent and perfect and That will not change, for me he will always do the best. AFTER HOURS IS THE ALBUM OF 2020 !!!!!    … Expand
  9. rafalovex
    Nov 24, 2020
    10
    Esse álbum com batidas que te levam de volta no tempo desde blinding lights até escape from L.A de R&B e uma mistura harmoniosa de pop.
  10. AlexNorman12
    Nov 24, 2020
    10
    Album of the year for 2020. Best body of work since Kiss land and perhaps one of his best ever. Each track plays nicely into the storyline and character Abel displays and the production is better than ever before. His performance is superb and this album really presents so many varied emotions. From synth popto rap and rn&b. You'll have a tough time finding your favourite song however eachAlbum of the year for 2020. Best body of work since Kiss land and perhaps one of his best ever. Each track plays nicely into the storyline and character Abel displays and the production is better than ever before. His performance is superb and this album really presents so many varied emotions. From synth popto rap and rn&b. You'll have a tough time finding your favourite song however each time you listen you love each track more.… Expand
  11. Edibelea
    Nov 24, 2020
    10
    Me encantan los sonidos 80's y su voz, es increible. Disfrute el álbum completo
  12. lrodi
    Nov 24, 2020
    10
    it was like an emotional roller coaster listening to this album but that's what I like about his music. I love this album so much
  13. creepluck
    Nov 24, 2020
    10
    One of the best albums this year, the storytelling, the vocals and the general theme is way good for 2020
  14. Erikakestering
    Nov 25, 2020
    10
    Impecável. Não consigo citar uma coisa que poderia ser diferente. Esse album é uma experiencia atemporal, e o conceito que embasa ele torna o album ainda melhor.
  15. Lamboguy188
    Nov 25, 2020
    10
    This album is the best I ever herd not sure how it didn’t get a Grammy it’s bs this album deserves better
  16. ethan12992
    Nov 25, 2020
    10
    incredible production, best work to date. he elevates himself in effort to release arguably the best album of 2020.
  17. Sherba
    Nov 25, 2020
    10
    Best álbum 2020 this álbum is the best thing happend in this year, the producción, the singa, the history.... all this amaising
  18. thedarkhnight
    Nov 25, 2020
    9
    Musicalité originale et très bien apporté, album très bien articulé qui raconte une histoire, visuelles et sonorités magnifique. L’album est une réussite.
  19. jimenaxotwod
    Nov 25, 2020
    10
    Best album of 2020!!! I have listened to many new music of this year and this album is definitely the best. I’m obsessed with After Hours, so I’m excited to hear what Abel has next!
  20. azulc
    Nov 30, 2020
    9
    good lyrics, and such a good sound. thank you theweeknd for sharing this masterpiece!
  21. twins123
    Nov 27, 2020
    10
    Best album ever ! Love all the songs , especially Faith & heartless. Abel you are amazing ! ❤️❤️
  22. jordanx
    Nov 28, 2020
    10
    es una obra de arte, unos de los mejores álbum del año. todo es perfección la voz, los sonidos, todo básicamente!
  23. xogreggy
    Nov 28, 2020
    10
    This album doesn’t have a single bad song. When you listen, The Weeknd takes you to his world. The vocals and production are incredible. After Hours is easily album of the year.
  24. GERKO
    Dec 1, 2020
    9
    After Hours un album excepcional, de los mejores del 2020, empezando con una produccion de calidad, el mundo y concepto que propone el artista, para este album es otro nivel, sin duda el album se defiende solo, aunque su single mas exitoso y comercial blinding lights es el guerrero a muerte de este trabajo. After Hours es el himno de los corazones rotos moderno y perfecto.

    Destacables:    After Hours un album excepcional, de los mejores del 2020, empezando con una produccion de calidad, el mundo y concepto que propone el artista, para este album es otro nivel, sin duda el album se defiende solo, aunque su single mas exitoso y comercial blinding lights es el guerrero a muerte de este trabajo. After Hours es el himno de los corazones rotos moderno y perfecto.

    Destacables: Too Late, Scared To Live, Snowchild, Escape From LA, Faith, Blinding Lights, In Your Eyes, Save Your Tears y After Hours.

    RATE: 9.4 / 10    … Expand
  25. GabrielMonteiro
    Dec 7, 2020
    10
    The Weeknd has really raised the bar when it comes to expectations on his next projects. This is just an amazing body of work!
  26. musicxo
    Dec 11, 2020
    9
    The Weeknd’s most cohesive body of work. After Hours doesn’t only contain different genres but also different storylines that still can easily be put in into a whole storyline throughout the album. Abels intention to concentrate on the sound in the first songs on the album (,,Alone Again’’ , ,,Too Late’’) worked very good and was a good contrast to the soft pop songs ,,Hardest To Love’’The Weeknd’s most cohesive body of work. After Hours doesn’t only contain different genres but also different storylines that still can easily be put in into a whole storyline throughout the album. Abels intention to concentrate on the sound in the first songs on the album (,,Alone Again’’ , ,,Too Late’’) worked very good and was a good contrast to the soft pop songs ,,Hardest To Love’’ and ,,Scared To Live’’ who showcased abels voice and are songs that I wouldn’t have expected him to do. Although I think that some songs can be considered as skips I feel like some songs are overproduced even though it might’ve been the intention. It’s still a solid 9 in my opinion and I rather have such an diverse album that will end up being a classic then another trap-pop record like starboy.… Expand
  27. athena1111
    Dec 12, 2020
    10
    This man is so talented, vocally and lyrically. really enjoyed this album and songs such as snowchild, faith, escape from LA and hardest to love are so beautiful that make this album go from a 8/9 rating to a 10. Abel never disappoints, even though his sound changes, he kinda came back to his roots in this album which i’m soooo happy about - i have been a fan of his for a long time

    XO
  28. AMHDK
    Dec 18, 2020
    10
    The Weeknd delivers back to back 10/10 pop albums with After Hours. I really didn't think, that Abel would be able to make a pop album as good as Starboy - but he really did. The production, the vocal delivery and overall vibe on this album makes this a classic pop album. And Abel now has two of them.
  29. TheJacob257
    Mar 20, 2021
    10
    In three words- this is it. Every album he made so far, every personality. It all makes sense here. We still have 9 more years but AH is an easy contender for best album of the decade. Abel has never been this creative and real. Ever. This album is just different from anything else available today. Abel is anxious, tired, alone. He feels that he lost his identity inside this HollywoodIn three words- this is it. Every album he made so far, every personality. It all makes sense here. We still have 9 more years but AH is an easy contender for best album of the decade. Abel has never been this creative and real. Ever. This album is just different from anything else available today. Abel is anxious, tired, alone. He feels that he lost his identity inside this Hollywood life. He is tired of LA girls and knows that deep down he is the snowchild from Toronto. Every song is guaranteed to make you feel something, but i have to mention especially Alone Again, Snowchild and Faith. For me these songs solitify Abel as, hands down, the most talented artist of this generation. If you're heartbroken, alone, anxious or tired this album is your remedy. Every song, even when some lyrics fall short , is a piece in a tale of emotions and pain that you simply cannot stop feeling the protagonist of. We are all alone together, and Abel says the words we didnt manage to describe. A solitifed living legend and a modern classic of an album.… Expand
  30. Phuc2002
    Jan 26, 2021
    10
    His BEST album so far !! I could not find a bad song in this masterpiece. So deep and beautiful. Great experience
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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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