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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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May 24, 2011
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Jun 21, 2013
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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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Apr 15, 2011
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Apr 15, 2011This is quality, one of the best things ive heard in ages. I cant quite work out why its so good, it just is and I cant stop listening to it. It kind of reminds me a bit of Massive Attack in their earlier days.... the Siouxie and the Banshees sample really works. Its quality, best album of 2011 so far for me.
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Nov 17, 2011Absolutely outstanding. 'Album' of the year for me. Just amazingly unique. The dark, drug-fueled mood is set brilliantly by the wonderful production by illangelo and DocMckinney with Jeremy Rose and the astounding vocals by Abel.
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May 23, 2011
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Jun 29, 2011Easily my favorite album so far in 2011. The beats, the vocals, everything works so well. Lyrically content is catchy, sometimes simple, but it works. I'm not much into R&B style, but this is by far my favorite album over any genre.
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Jul 13, 2011
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Sep 22, 2011For sure one of the best albums this year. I hope he gets a Grammy, or at lest gets nominated for one. Best tracks: House of Balloons/Glass Table Girls, Wicked Games
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May 15, 2012This has to be the one of the best albums I have ever heard. The style that I haven't heard blew me away. Very relaxing chill music to listen to. It calms be out and puts me in a very good mood. This is such a great album that I listen to every couple of days. Hopefully when he gets big he doesn't change up his style. I like his uniqueness and that is what I believe makes his music so special.
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Oct 16, 2011Truly, one of the most addictive album I've ever heard in years. I wouldn't even know how to categorize this whole album as because of how dark and stunning the samples are. Not only was his sound so beautiful but his voice also forced us to leave the pause button alone. This is 2011's Best Album of the Year.
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Jan 28, 2012
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Apr 4, 2012Amazing! the best album 0f 2011! The weekend is ahead of his time! you must listen to this album, don't wait to long or you'll regret it. With many other albums you listen to now you really don't go back to them, but with this one I keep on listening to it over and over. CLASSIC!!!!!!
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Mar 8, 2012This is an amazing debut for hopefully an amazing artist. If Abel can produce another album like this we will all be hearing about The Weeknd. The production on the album is like no other. When you listen to this mix tape you'll think its a real album that you bought.
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Jul 8, 2012
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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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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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Nov 6, 2017
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Feb 13, 2014I can rarely say this but every single song on this mix-tape is OUTSTANDING , usually when i listen to a mix-tape of someones i have to skip one or two songs but with house of balloons every song is amazing!
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May 27, 2015First time listening to this type of music, and it's really good. Not disappointed at all and love this mixtape. The reason I gave it a 8 is the lyrics. some are basic, trashy, shallow and make me feel uncomfortable.
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Jul 23, 2019Incredible experimental masterpiece which revolutionized and changed the game for R&B and created a new genre. This project explored themes of nihilism and how Abel fills the void inside him with pointless sex and one night stands and stood apart from the rest of the game
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Oct 30, 2017This is true quality. Nothing surpasses this. This is true perfection. I have listened to a lot of music in my time, a lot of it good, a lot of it bad. I can honestly say that this album has changed my life.
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Apr 8, 2020besides after hours, the weeknd’s magnum opus. the project that made him hit the ground running. i love this project and everything that made him what he is today sparked from it
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Jul 14, 2020This is Best The Weeknd's project. Much better than After hours. Lyrics are very good, production is excellent
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Jul 24, 2020Honestly the album could just get a 10 because of Wicked Games and House Of Balloons/Glass Table Girls but every song on this album is amazing! Whether you’re belting out High For This, or in your feels listening to Twenty Eight, or getting cocky listening to What You Need, you’ll enjoy the ride and the vocals that guide you along.
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Jul 27, 2020The weeknd first and best project He killed it in every song The production is amazing
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Aug 28, 2020I love this mixtape it’s not an album but they are on his first album called trilogy
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Sep 23, 2020I wish I had the opportunity to hear this masterpiece for the first time. Not one miss.
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Oct 26, 2020One of the best mixtape I have ever heard in my life. Its very unique even though its 10 years old.
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.