Dawn FM
by The Weeknd
  • Record Label: Republic
  • Release Date: Jan 7, 2022
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8.9

Universal acclaim- based on 1131 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 1,029 out of 1131
  2. Mixed: 43 out of 1131
  3. Negative: 59 out of 1131
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  1. Fabiancsc
    Jul 8, 2023
    10
    It is without a doubt The Weeknd's best work to date. An album full of emotions in each song. A very nice and striking narrative interludes, to fit each part of this album into a masterpiece.
  2. Trearsoftheking
    Apr 30, 2023
    10
    Just an amazing album.Whole radio thing was brilliant.Great vocals from weeknd
  3. brunoleonlo
    Apr 16, 2023
    9
    Beautifully haunting is the best way to describe the album. What a great concept, a radio station that gives us 80's music while we are transitioning to the afterlife. It's not a 10 because this album has weak moments such as here we go again and best friends where the atmosphere of the album gets lost for a bit. My favorite tracks on this record are Gasoline, Out Of Time and Less ThanBeautifully haunting is the best way to describe the album. What a great concept, a radio station that gives us 80's music while we are transitioning to the afterlife. It's not a 10 because this album has weak moments such as here we go again and best friends where the atmosphere of the album gets lost for a bit. My favorite tracks on this record are Gasoline, Out Of Time and Less Than Zero. 8.8 out of 10.… Expand
  4. After_peep08
    Mar 4, 2023
    8
    the experience listening to this album is perfect, the weeknd is such a brilliant artist, but gasoline is a terible song
  5. RuanCota
    Jan 8, 2023
    10
    Wonderful, perfect and brilant, the weekend can be amazing in this era aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
  6. josum
    Jan 2, 2023
    10
    Dawn FM is a very well executed album, from the beginning it fulfills its purpose, a radio station while we wait to finish the tunnel where we are. The impeccable transitions and very special guests who enhance this work.
  7. BeanBags
    Dec 27, 2022
    9
    An exceptional album from one of the greatest hit makers of all time. Dawn FM is sprawling with club bangers and a perfectly executed concept. This is a must listen.
  8. Gosh_reiners938
    Nov 25, 2022
    8
    This is a great album but not as good as after hours in my opinion still I would check out
  9. bpbiggest
    Nov 23, 2022
    10
    a genialidade do the weeknd simplesmente me choca, o maior artista pop da atualidade falo sem medo, aoty!!
  10. Gliphy
    Nov 17, 2022
    9
    I'm not a huge fan of The Weeknd but this album is sooo good. Such melancholic and depressive
  11. DmytroTymchenko
    Nov 8, 2022
    9
    Good. Interesting melodic experience. Starts strong: (Gasoline, How Do I Make You Love Me, Take My Breath, Sacrifice - 10/10s). The idea of the radio station makes you engaged towards the hole end.
    Upd: Wait, that was Jim Carrey :0?
  12. lapuissance
    Nov 4, 2022
    9
    Incredible yet simple concept, great "storytelling" from Jim Carrey, amazing vocals from Abel, mastered the 80s style, amazing skits/interludes, amazing pacing, and insanely consisted. As a whole an amazing and sweet experience. One of my favorite albums this year!
  13. tuancuii
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    The Weeknd’s music makes me miss people I stopped missing. Gives me nostalgia from some of the best times in my life which is a beautiful feeling but a sad one. So while his music makes me feel like I haven’t moved on, I know I have. And also gives me hope. His music inspired so much ambivalence inside myself. I love it. Been a fan for years. Easily my favorite artist. I'd love more thanThe Weeknd’s music makes me miss people I stopped missing. Gives me nostalgia from some of the best times in my life which is a beautiful feeling but a sad one. So while his music makes me feel like I haven’t moved on, I know I have. And also gives me hope. His music inspired so much ambivalence inside myself. I love it. Been a fan for years. Easily my favorite artist. I'd love more than anything to make a song with this man some day.… Expand
  14. Waterzy
    Oct 17, 2022
    8
    Dawn FM brings one of the concepts never done before, of emulating an FM radio, and at the beginning of the album I was convinced that this album would be perfect, with tracks like "gasoline", "sacrifice" and "out of time" simply holding me and making me addicted and wanting to listen to them again, but after a while, right after the track "best friends" the album lost some of its essenceDawn FM brings one of the concepts never done before, of emulating an FM radio, and at the beginning of the album I was convinced that this album would be perfect, with tracks like "gasoline", "sacrifice" and "out of time" simply holding me and making me addicted and wanting to listen to them again, but after a while, right after the track "best friends" the album lost some of its essence and felt unfinished, some tracks after "best friends" are still ok, but no they are amazing just like the initials, this was my 4th favorite album of the year, but it left me a little disappointed in the end… Expand
  15. Dsros96
    Oct 5, 2022
    9
    As someone who disliked After Hours, I was scared for this, but The Weeknd did that. A cohesive album that is inspired by retro music. Another amazing project by this amazing artist. I disliked the spoken intros/ outros but I understand that it was supposed to be like a radio program.
  16. jju3bu3nh
    Sep 11, 2022
    8
    One of the weeknd's best projects... Absolutely fantastic listen, it feels like a movie
  17. Jackson889
    Sep 4, 2022
    7
    Was expecting a lot worse. Some of the song progressions get to be predictable since its pop but the songs are not so bad that they can't be listened to.
  18. Paulacusco
    Sep 2, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Como siempre The Weeknd un 10, álbum diferente que te transmite muchas cosas… Expand
  19. jeffkeffer
    Sep 1, 2022
    10
    Unlike other albums I love, (1) I've been listening to this one over and over for months now, and I'm still not tired of it, and (2) there's not a single song on the record that I don't love. It's everything I want in a record: catchy melodies that have musical depth and diversity within both the songs themselves and individually from track to track, as well as lyrics that aren't trying toUnlike other albums I love, (1) I've been listening to this one over and over for months now, and I'm still not tired of it, and (2) there's not a single song on the record that I don't love. It's everything I want in a record: catchy melodies that have musical depth and diversity within both the songs themselves and individually from track to track, as well as lyrics that aren't trying to push some form of social justice garbage down my throat. Only real bummer are the features on the album: they're absolutely horrible compared to The Weeknd's own performance, I really don't understand how they made it onto this record. Overall, the album is literally musical crack. I don't know how he does it.… Expand
  20. SuperKrampus
    Aug 21, 2022
    8
    A really good album! I personally prefer it over After Hours! Overall, a fun and unique listen!
  21. daniflag
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    Diferent of other abel's albuns, Dawn FM is a whole experience, it sounds soo good with the idea of radio in album and really hypinotizes the listener. Congrats for taken us for you universe The Weekend, we love it
  22. rrr_
    Aug 10, 2022
    9
    It's a masterpiece. It's very conceptual and very artistic. The concept is incredible, it's a real story and full of interpretation. Love it
  23. euthless
    Aug 8, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Dawn FM is a masterful album if ever I've heard one. Since Abel confirmed/posted that we're in the midsts of a new trilogy it has made people dissect and analyse his previous albums especially this one. In After Hours, our main character, 'The Protagonist' as Abel Tesfaye refers to him as - dies in Until I Bleed Out, basically OD'ing AGAIN because he cannot live without the loss of his loved one so this time he kind of does it with the intention to kill himself because he feels it would be better to die and with no recollection than live with the painful and neverending love for her that only has and will result in loss.
    After this our protagonist has entered purgatory, the state of suffering inhabited by sinners who must be forgiven of their acts and free of regret before entering heaven. We see him continuously regretting things throughout this album, signifying his growth, yes, but in order to enter heaven he must be cleansed of all this regret, so I guess we'll see in his next album whether he makes it to hell or heaven or is eternally stuck in purgatory. The style Abel is going for in these tracks, with the 80's synths, beats and smooth production is nothing short of masterful and fascinating, once again his vocal performance on each and every track is phenomenal. It's definitely a grower, first listen it wasn't my type of jam but after my second and continuous listens I realised just how lucky we are to have an album like this, someone who cares about music with such a deep passion and executes that passion so perfectly is just *chef kiss*.
    The only problem I necessarily had with this album was the features- Lil Wayne and Tyler the Creator, they didn't add anything to the tracks and they would have definitely been an S tier without that interference but that's all I can fault about it. 10/10A literal experience and even though this phrase is so loosely used for albums these days I have to say it... classic.    … Expand
  24. MarioMario123
    Aug 6, 2022
    10
    Very nice idea with the radio type of album stuff with seamless transitions when you listen to the album from start to end but even without it this album is one of my faves with songs like Less Than Zero, Don't Break My Heart, How Do I Make You Love Me? and others.
  25. Fkbo_x
    Aug 4, 2022
    10
    It's extraordinary how Abel made me feel a lot of feelings with this album. It's amazing, the vibe, the songwriting, the beats, the lyrics, the concept. I can only praise. 1000
  26. Suryansh_XO
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    i know many people wont agree with me but ig this album is better than any album dropped this year. His voice , vocals everything is just perfect on this record . And imo dawn fm is better than after hours. When i first heard this album i was like ok and its an amazing album but afterr hours was better etc etc. But after sometime idk how i found myself loving this album moer than any
  27. andreialismo
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Masterpice. One of the best albums of all time. Abel Tesfaye shows us that he is the greatest and most powerful singer and performer in music today.
  28. jbelzero
    Jul 16, 2022
    8
    Dawn FM is a great comeback album of The Weeknd, songs on the album are really good. Why I gave this album an 8? Album includes "A Tale By Quincy", " Every Angel Is Terrifying" and "Phantom Regret By Jim". This tracks aren't actually a songs. In some of this tracks someone is just telling a story or else. I'm not hating the album, it is really good but If I could make a decision about theDawn FM is a great comeback album of The Weeknd, songs on the album are really good. Why I gave this album an 8? Album includes "A Tale By Quincy", " Every Angel Is Terrifying" and "Phantom Regret By Jim". This tracks aren't actually a songs. In some of this tracks someone is just telling a story or else. I'm not hating the album, it is really good but If I could make a decision about the tracks, I would just delete it from the album. Please don't hate me, it's just my opinion, if you think differently, that's ok.… Expand
  29. noobzy964
    Jul 13, 2022
    8
    Addicted to this for 3 months, that's how good the album is. Almost every single song in this album is my fav, i could call it a masterpiece for this generation.
  30. joaotekiaware
    Jul 13, 2022
    10
    The first big album of 2022, it's a deep trip through time and space. Hearing by headphones for the first time made me tremble, for a long time I didn't get connected to a realease album so fast as it happened with Dawn FM. The lyrics, the production doing references to 80s mixed with contemporary elements make this album one of the one's that it'll be able to be elected as an aoty.
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88

Universal acclaim - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 24
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  1. Resident Advisor
    Jan 24, 2022
    80
    It's invigorating, vulnerable and, at times, uncomfortably raw.
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  2. The Observer (UK)
    Jan 18, 2022
    80
    Musically, Dawn FM mirrors Tesfaye’s disquiet, its buffed electronic sheen ruptured by moments of discord, as when ballad Starry Eyes teeters on the brink of implosion. It’s a state that Tesfaye seems to relish, with often stunning results.
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  3. HipHopDX
    Jan 14, 2022
    76
    The Canadian megastar avoids the pitfalls of cheap, nostalgia bait by earnestly repurposing and breathing life into deep cuts from a bygone era.
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