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Universal acclaim- based on 442 Ratings
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Positive: 409 out of 442
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Mixed: 15 out of 442
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Negative: 18 out of 442
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Aug 24, 2022Undoubtedly the Weeknd's best. Released for free by a then unknown Abel Tesfaye "house of baloons " captivated a sense 9f mystery that made the music richer sokehow. The music itself was astounding dark ,dare i say indie rnb. It set a standard for mislxtapes and aobums in general higlights: what you need,house of balloons &wicked games
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Mar 25, 2021
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Jan 20, 2013Abel Tesfaye deserves to be on top of Billboard! On his first mixtape he serves us 9 tracks full with smart lyrics about drugs, sex and love and his celestial voice that impresses me everytime I hear it. It's mainly music for young people but in this sad and partly melancholic way, you don't see often. This mixtape is an artwork and one of my favorites of 2011.
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Jul 28, 2019A wild, innovative, daring, ambitious and brutally honest mixtape. This is a truly magnificent, creative piece of art that is driven by Weeknd's terrific lyrics, vocals and innovation. A classic in modern day R&B.
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Jan 10, 2012This album was classic great lyrics and great content when i heard about The Weeknd I thought he was bad but i was wrong he's the next big thing in R&B and music in general pay attention to him
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Apr 10, 2021this album is a 9 this album is a 9 this album is a 9 this album is a 9 this album is a 9
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Oct 2, 2011The Weekndâ
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Aug 9, 20168.5 eight point five
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Nov 6, 2017
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May 8, 2011
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Sep 30, 2018The Weeknd esforçou-se no álbum "House Of Ballons" e conseguiu fazer um bom trabalho. Com letras que não se afastam do tema do sexo e das drogas, vocais doloridos e sonoridades sombrias, este álbum só agrada a quem compreende a visão estética do cantor. Uma ótima estreia para o mundo R&B!
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Nov 27, 2011This mixtape is really good. The Weeknd is the next big R&B star. This is the best mixtape this year. If he made this an album it would hav been one of the best album. This is a free download it worth downloading. You have nothing to lose.
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Aug 17, 2019Wicked Games still his best song.
Best Tracks:Wicked Games,High for This,The Morning,The Knowing
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Mar 21, 2021I listened to this again today as the official release of it on streaming platforms. I loved it. It's literally his best mix tape and his debut single (What You Need) is one of my all time faves from him.
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Jul 19, 2011This album is. Amazing. I actually deleted ( available free ) but i had a separate copy which i started listening to again. Never has an album taken so long to get into but now its in my Top 10 along with Destroyer, Antlers, Whomadewho, Wild Beasts etc for 2011. Get into it. You won't regret it.
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Jul 8, 2011Though left-field experiments are evident, The Weeknd reaches a certain degree of commercial goodness in the likes of a Ne-Yo album. This is refereshing R&B that never denied its sound, unlike modern R&B artists that mash up with dance and pop. Definitely a must-hear.
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May 17, 2023high for this is one of the greatest intro tracks of all time only bested by dark fantasy and ta13oo
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Oct 29, 2013
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Jun 6, 2011I just didn't get the hype. I agree with Stuie, musically it's a little above average and lyrically it's sub-par. I downloaded it for free off of their website, and I got what I paid for.
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Sep 28, 2011This mixtape/album is really damn good. Vocals and lyrics are emotive and thought provoking and the production hits between the lines of a commercial R&B sound and an ambient electronica feel. Oh, and it is also free to download. One of the best albums I've heard this year. And it's free.
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Dec 8, 2014
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Dec 22, 2012This album is beast. It is full to the brim with sex music that will make your ears orgasm to the point of feeling drunk or high. The Weeknd and his sweet falsetto is a breakthrough for new original artists like him and his music is explored but lies unexplored, which brings new listeners hope for Fresh, new music.
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Sep 3, 2022Sounds like a somewhat good pop hip hop album. Overall its one of his most well rounded albums.
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May 24, 2011
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Jul 9, 2011
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Jan 20, 2012
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Feb 24, 2013Pretty much the most refreshing listen I've had in a long time. Any occasion is a fine occasion to play this record. These songs are never out of place. Instant classic.
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Mar 25, 2017
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Oct 30, 2021the growth in his music is amazing, and in this album he shows it again, the transitions that he makes when advancing each song is incredible, very well thought out of all those who put effort into this amazing album
Awards & Rankings
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Dec 21, 2011It's no turning point in a field populated by dozens of elder space cadets and mood architects, from Massive Attack to Spacek to Sa-Ra. As a flawed first step from a young newcomer, however, it's impressive.
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Sep 13, 2011While overall House of Balloons carries a chilling vibe, it proceeds to rock the listener with exciting tempos and relaxing melodies that intertwine to form a beautiful piece of art.
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Aug 3, 2011For what The Weeknd have produced, regardless of what genre it is or isn't, is a very good record.