Starboy
by The Weeknd
  • Record Label: Republic
  • Release Date: Nov 25, 2016
User Score
8.1

Universal acclaim- based on 748 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 614 out of 748
  2. Mixed: 91 out of 748
  3. Negative: 43 out of 748
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  1. Fabiancsc
    Jul 8, 2023
    9
    A very good album, with great collaborations. The weeknd, every step he takes, he takes it safe and evolving musically.
  2. Swiifitie
    May 21, 2023
    10
    Concordo com as reviews que dizem que ele joga seguro mas as músicas são tãoooooo boas. É um album tão redondinho e você não cansa de escutar.
  3. Trearsoftheking
    May 7, 2023
    10
    En este álbum THE WEEKEND tomo mucha inspiración de cantantes como draft punk o Michael Jackson etc.
  4. DmytroTymchenko
    Nov 8, 2022
    7
    One half of the songs - is one of the best in The Weeknd's career. The other half - is the most difficult to sit through.
  5. parintianaan
    Oct 1, 2022
    8
    if you like his older songs a lot then you probably wont like this album but i love both so
  6. All_ButTrU4
    Aug 25, 2022
    5
    His first step away from the familiar sleazy rnb of the Trilogy. It's a retro inspired 80's rnb pop ride that doesnt take itself too seriously. Well produced with appearances from Kendrick lamar, daft punk and lana dep rey it's still eclectic enough to be exciting.
  7. narolo
    Mar 31, 2022
    8
    goodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgood
  8. AbelTesfaye
    Jan 7, 2022
    8
    Great album. Perhaps a little bit too much going on given the high number of tracks. Although it seems as though 2-3 tacks could’ve been trimmed off, I’m never fully convinced as to which those would be. Overall I really enjoyed the new fresh sound and plenty of features that were included in this album.
  9. Sweethour22
    Oct 30, 2021
    10
    the 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
  10. themusicexpert0
    Sep 4, 2021
    10
    So many different type of songs in one album so ı can understand why some people hate on it.For me it is a great album
  11. GamePlayer77
    May 25, 2021
    5
    Although Abel's 2016 album "Starboy" doesn't have that many new musical qualities, there are still some fine tracks that are enjoyable to listen to.

    FAV TRACK: Party Monster
    LEAST FAV TRACK: All I Know
  12. EVERLEDIS
    Apr 17, 2021
    10
    *Before the song:*

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    *After the song:*

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    *After the song:*

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  13. wendytesfaye
    Apr 3, 2021
    10
    ALBÜM'DEKİ HER ŞARKI ZATEN ZAMANINDA HİT OLMUŞ VE ALBÜM ŞİMDİ DE SPOTIFY'DA EN ÇOK (18 TANE) +100M OLABİLEN ŞARKI BARINDIRAN ALBÜM REKORUNU ELİNDE TUTUYORKEN FAZLA SÖZE GEREK YOK.
  14. LogosKal
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Every single song is so epic, instead of a studio album sound like a greatest hits compilation. He could've sliced it into two separate albums. The best project he Eve made.
  15. georgianaeliza
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    Esse álbum está muito bom, com muita coesão e muito harmônico ao que foi prosposto.
  16. andyn823
    Jun 7, 2020
    7
    I like the album's production & Abel's style. My favorites : "Starboy", "I Feel It Coming", "Secrets" and the Stargirl Interlude.
  17. Dsros96
    Jun 3, 2020
    10
    The Weeknd outdid himself with this album. Starboy is cohesive yet not plain. Every songs deserves to be a single. The singles which are still amazing don't represent the greatness of this album.
  18. LiiOnGz
    Mar 27, 2020
    10
    Starboy es un muy buen álbum con muy buenas canciones, que a pesar de no ser lo tradicional de the weeknd, sigue siendo un gran álbum.
  19. Tazorz5
    Mar 20, 2020
    8
    Despite the obvious filler songs Starboy is a joy to listen to with plenty of diversity.
  20. Jouv_g
    Feb 15, 2020
    8
    Un álbum completo de comienzo a final, como todos los álbumes con sus altos de bajo pero este tiene un balance, un álbum con al menos 10 sencillos, una completa obra merecedor del Grammy
  21. fifi3
    Jul 28, 2019
    5
    Starboy definitely had some very good tracks on it. It still featured some great vocals and a beautiful vibe at points, but it hits the mark far less consistently than his best, is watered down, and padded out to oblivion. It feels like a sell out after the artistic heights he has reached before.
  22. hidde8113n
    Jul 20, 2019
    10
    this is one of the greatest albums of decade and i can't believe it rate is under 80.
  23. Tomtag
    Apr 14, 2019
    9
    The songs in this akbum were quite good and made me relaxed and I was really impressed
  24. wizardhat
    Mar 2, 2019
    10
    all songs hits
  25. peterholland101
    Jan 21, 2019
    7
    The opening track 'Starboy' is a breath of fresh air as it is a completely new sound for Abel with a banging opening and a killer music video. Kendrick and Future prove to excel on 'Sidewalks' & 'All I Know' with great verses (especially Kendrick, really sounding like himself from 'To Pimp a Butterfly'). Tracks like 'Rockin' and 'A Lonely Night', produced by pop music royalty writers MaxThe opening track 'Starboy' is a breath of fresh air as it is a completely new sound for Abel with a banging opening and a killer music video. Kendrick and Future prove to excel on 'Sidewalks' & 'All I Know' with great verses (especially Kendrick, really sounding like himself from 'To Pimp a Butterfly'). Tracks like 'Rockin' and 'A Lonely Night', produced by pop music royalty writers Max Martin, Savan Kotecha & Ali Payami who Abel had worked with before with his crossover smash hit 'Can't Feel My Face" and under rated 'In the Night' are undeniably hits in the making. As Abel said in his interview with Zane Lowe, his favourite track on the album right now is 'Secrets'. I can see what he means, the chorus is infectious and the verses are seemingly pleasant to listen to, The album concludes with a moody, Michael Jackson- like 'I Feel It Coming' with the assistance of the Grammy Award winning French duo 'Daft Punk'. It's no BBTM but is that a bad thing? The album is on the list with Lemonade, Anti and Joanne with worldwide artists trying to change what pop music is now. I don't believe it's his Thriller per se but definitely it is his Dangerous or Bad. (Michael Jackson)… Expand
  26. gabrielcipriano
    Dec 21, 2018
    9
    The album allowed Abel to bring the most important side and the different aspects and become something out of the ordinary in R & B. Great tracks produced this album, this album does not disappoint!
  27. hornysoul
    Oct 3, 2018
    6
    Sinceramente, estava à espera de um retorno à era de "Trilogy" ou de "Kiss Land", mas, infelizmente, isso não aconteceu. Não obstante, "Starboy", que é claramente uma produção disco e electropop, funcionou razoavelmente bem e conseguiu agradar ao "mainstream".
  28. u137288reddit
    May 6, 2018
    4
    Why is there so much filler? Obviously, we know the answer; there's tons of filler because that's how you make money in the streaming environment (I don't really blame Abel, the chart system and stuff are all really messed up). But it does hurt the quality of the product. There are some quality tracks on here: Starboy, False Alarm, Party Monster, I Feel it Coming, Sidewalks. But the songsWhy is there so much filler? Obviously, we know the answer; there's tons of filler because that's how you make money in the streaming environment (I don't really blame Abel, the chart system and stuff are all really messed up). But it does hurt the quality of the product. There are some quality tracks on here: Starboy, False Alarm, Party Monster, I Feel it Coming, Sidewalks. But the songs that aren't high-quality are so forgettable that I can't recommend listening to it all the way through. You won't miss out on much if you just make an 8 song playlist of the best tracks and listen to that.… Expand
  29. Brownboy
    Dec 29, 2017
    10
    One of the best albums from 2017. Talks aobut the struggles and great voice.
  30. Clint_Eastwood1
    Nov 9, 2017
    7
    Альбом который вытащили французы из Daft Punk и хороший вокал от самого Weeknd,жаль что не все треки такие как Starboy и I Feel it Coming.Но а так альбом довольно слабый 4-5 хороших треков на такую обширную пластинку маловато,но альбом всё таки достоен внимания.Альбом который вытащили французы из Daft Punk и хороший вокал от самого Weeknd,жаль что не все треки такие как Starboy и I Feel it Coming.Но а так альбом довольно слабый 4-5 хороших треков на такую обширную пластинку маловато,но альбом всё таки достоен внимания.
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Metascore
67

Generally favorable reviews - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 25
  3. Negative: 0 out of 25
  1. XXL
    Dec 19, 2016
    80
    The Weeknd is a self-described pop star, and proves his worth on Starboy, an album with plenty to love.
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  2. Q Magazine
    Dec 13, 2016
    60
    Tesfaye can't decide if he's having the best time f his life or the worst. [Feb 2017, p.119]
  3. Clash Music
    Dec 5, 2016
    70
    It may showcase a cleaner sound, both in lyrical content and production, but its value for money at eighteen tracks comes at the cost of coherence.
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