After Hours
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  • Summary: The fourth full-length studio release for the Canadian artist features contributions from such artists as Belly, Max Martin, Metro Boomin, Oneohtrix Point Never, and Tame Impala.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. Variety
    Mar 20, 2020
    96
    The Weeknd’s music has always been about contrasts, and here the beauty and the madness are more smoothly integrated than ever. “After Hours” is one of the most successful musicians of the past decade testing the balance between innovation and commerciality as much as anyone today.
  2. The Independent (UK)
    Mar 20, 2020
    80
    Like Starboy, there’s a hefty Eighties influence here, although for the most part, After Hours abandons the danceability of its predecessor in favour of moody introspection. This is the music you listen to when the party’s over.
  3. New Musical Express (NME)
    Mar 20, 2020
    80
    ‘After Hours’ stands as The Weeknd’s strongest record in some time.
  4. The Guardian
    Mar 20, 2020
    80
    Here songs bleed into each other, with sonic references dotted throughout to neaten up threads that previously he would have left to unravel. By balancing the two sides of his musical personality – not to mention add some levity to that boring, bad-taste id – After Hours feels like the first Weeknd album in a while to offer up a clear, singular vision rather than something frustratingly abstract.

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  1. Positive: 70 out of 79
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 79
  3. Negative: 2 out of 79
  1. Reil
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What an incredible album. I loved it from the beginning to the end. ❤️
    It's produced professionally. Lyrically is nice, sad and mature. He never disappoints    … Expand
  2. erujabidi
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    This album is absolutely immaculate. If Trilogy was the new form of art being introduced to the culture, this album is the perfection of thatThis album is absolutely immaculate. If Trilogy was the new form of art being introduced to the culture, this album is the perfection of that art form. From the production to the effect on Abel’s voice from every breath he takes from the start to end, this has to be one of his best, if not best project.… Expand
  4. Kev21
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    That's what i call art. Is all that i need. That 80's vibes, perfection, Yes
  5. Denski
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    I am so shook this is Abel's best album to date.. this production I have no words I am shook guys it deserves Album of the year Grammy PERIOD
  6. LuizFelipe
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    Mais uma vez temos um ótimo trabalho feito pelo Abel Makkonen, trazendo para o mundo músicas que satisfazem aqueles que o acompanham a umMais uma vez temos um ótimo trabalho feito pelo Abel Makkonen, trazendo para o mundo músicas que satisfazem aqueles que o acompanham a um tempo. A faixa "Blinding Lights" encanta pela sua pegada synthpop chiclete, e me deixou realmente viciado desde a primeira vez que ouvi, hoje vejo que ele fez um trabalho tão bom quanto, em todo o álbum.… Expand
  7. Nafis69
    Mar 20, 2020
    9
    A truly unique and mind bending experience.The dark lyrics,the beat changes,that SAX solo...just spectacular
  8. jrmendoza
    Mar 20, 2020
    1
    BORINGGGG Literally all the songs sound the same. Don’t get the hype at all.

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