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8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 187 Ratings

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  1. Aug 25, 2022
    4
    Though there's less breathing space on Thursday, and fewer melodic hooks, it still feels of a piece with House of Balloons.
  2. 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
  3. Aug 17, 2019
    3
    **** ngl.

    Best Tracks:Lonely Star,The Birds Pt. 1
    Worst Tracks:Life of the Party
  4. Jul 28, 2019
    6
    A very solid project with great vocals but it's not as polished as his other two mixtape in the Trilogy, which is what brings it down to a less impressive 6.
  5. Oct 1, 2018
    8
    Esta segunda parte da trilogia é memorável, mas não mostra tanta qualidade como "House of Balloons". Devo dizer que "Lonely Star" é uma abertura perfeita para o álbum e isso deixou-nos a pedir por mais faixas com a mesma qualidade. Em geral, "Thursday" é um álbum ousado e agradável para quem já conhece o trabalho deste cantor fantástico.
  6. Jun 21, 2013
    9
    The Weeknd established himself as someone who has the capability to produce and spread real music out there, and yet he is still underrated, or overrated by someone who is not on the right mind. The very intriguing use of folk, acoustic and face-paced PBR&B clearly proves his creativity in bonding soul and electronic sounds. Highlight mixtape tracks are the romantically tranquilThe Weeknd established himself as someone who has the capability to produce and spread real music out there, and yet he is still underrated, or overrated by someone who is not on the right mind. The very intriguing use of folk, acoustic and face-paced PBR&B clearly proves his creativity in bonding soul and electronic sounds. Highlight mixtape tracks are the romantically tranquil ''Rolling Stone'', the abstract and ninja-like tune ''Lonely Star'' and the Electronic folk combo ''The Birds Part 1''.
    Well done Abel!
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  7. Mar 19, 2013
    10
    The best of his three mixtapes. Consistent, flows brilliantly, tons of replay value for every song. House of Balloons, while brilliant throughout, was somehow inconsistent in mood and atmosphere, but as a whole Thursday dominates.
  8. Jan 20, 2013
    7
    A pretty big step backwards after his great debut mixtape. I refuse to think that Tesfaye has put out all his amazing hooks in 'House of Balloons' but sadly 'Thursday' hasn't got a single one of them. He is a highly talented singer and pays off what his fans have been waiting for with brilliant lyrics, however the best moment of the album is Drake's verse in 'The Zone'. Listening to hisA pretty big step backwards after his great debut mixtape. I refuse to think that Tesfaye has put out all his amazing hooks in 'House of Balloons' but sadly 'Thursday' hasn't got a single one of them. He is a highly talented singer and pays off what his fans have been waiting for with brilliant lyrics, however the best moment of the album is Drake's verse in 'The Zone'. Listening to his sophomore record is a really nice time but there was just too little time between HoB and Thursday to show all of his talent in 9 other songs. That doesn't get better with making such long songs (the whole duration of the mixtape is 50 minutes!) and furthermore I think that he's too focused on his title-giving Thursday love and his newly gotten fame. Expand
  9. Nov 13, 2012
    10
    Though this currently has the lowest score out of his three albums, it is my personal favorite. The production is top notch, Abel shows more vocal range than ever before, and the songs are also more of a storytelling format. There is not a single bad song this outing, and whereas House of Balloons slowed too much at times, Thursday keeps a consistent tempo and ties its songs into aThough this currently has the lowest score out of his three albums, it is my personal favorite. The production is top notch, Abel shows more vocal range than ever before, and the songs are also more of a storytelling format. There is not a single bad song this outing, and whereas House of Balloons slowed too much at times, Thursday keeps a consistent tempo and ties its songs into a single theme/story. This is one of those rare albums where I can either pick out singles or listen to the album as a whole and be equally happy. It is amazing that any of the three albums are free, as they are the only R&B albums I enjoy. Highly recommended. Perfect 10 Expand
  10. Oct 5, 2012
    9
    "Thursday" is my favorite album of 2011. Everyone seems to like House of Balloons more, but i think Thursday is better. Styles of music include R&B with a rock vibe, and the mix works perfectly. My favorite songs are "Life Of The Party", "Lonely Star", "Heaven Or Las Vegas" and "Rolling Stone"
  11. Jul 8, 2012
    9
    The Weeknd's sophomore album is memorable, but lacking in the uber-quality samples that made House of Balloons so great. Out of the 9 songs, I love 7 of them. Lonely Star is a perfect opener for the album; it will make you so hopeful that another perfect mix-tape is to come. Thursday also represents a step up in quality. The Weeknd, from what I hear, got some quality producers to help himThe Weeknd's sophomore album is memorable, but lacking in the uber-quality samples that made House of Balloons so great. Out of the 9 songs, I love 7 of them. Lonely Star is a perfect opener for the album; it will make you so hopeful that another perfect mix-tape is to come. Thursday also represents a step up in quality. The Weeknd, from what I hear, got some quality producers to help him out as well as created a completely new sound. I have to say House of Balloons doesn't sound like something that mainstream. Granted, that's why I love it so damn much, but it was too project-like almost. Bold albums like that are a rare find in today's industry. That's not to say that Thursday fits that bill, either. Thursday is still a daring addition but it's a bit more collected than HOB. Expand
  12. May 16, 2012
    8
    This is a great album but it didn't get me as much as his his last album. This is a solid 8 and the only thing that Im disappointed is that I think he slacked off a little compared to his last masterpiece.
  13. Dec 3, 2011
    6
    Thursday is the second (and probably not the last one) mixtape by The Weeknd released in 2011. House of Balloons may have High for This but it is Thursday that shows Abel as unstoppable. The problem with House was its meditation mood and slow pace. Here, everything goes smoothly. Lonely Star is a fine song that sets the tone for the whole album while The Zone features Drake, The Weekndâ
  14. Nov 17, 2011
    10
    Amazing follow-up to the simply brilliant House of Balloons. Nothing more to say. Download this immediately and wait painfully like the rest of us for the final installment of the trilogy, Echoes of Silence.
  15. Nov 9, 2011
    10
    AMAZING album, fantastic sounds very catchy and The Weeknd vocals add to the already amazing album, Also his producers are some of the best out there crystal clear sound quality. This is basically a gift hence the fact that you can download it legally for free in his official website www.the-weeknd.com
  16. Oct 22, 2011
    9
    This album is so fantastic. The Weeknd is IMO the most creative and intriguing artist out there right now. This album is not as consistent as House of Balloons but has higher highs. the self titled track, The Zone, and the Birds Part I and II are all incredible songs with so much depth and emotion in the singing. The Weeknd is surely growing as an artist, and singer, and a producer. TheThis album is so fantastic. The Weeknd is IMO the most creative and intriguing artist out there right now. This album is not as consistent as House of Balloons but has higher highs. the self titled track, The Zone, and the Birds Part I and II are all incredible songs with so much depth and emotion in the singing. The Weeknd is surely growing as an artist, and singer, and a producer. The reviews claiming it's just "more of the same" weren't listening very closely. Expand
Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 17
  2. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. Nov 8, 2011
    80
    It's yet another labor of love from The Weeknd, and it does not disappoint.
  2. Q Magazine
    Nov 8, 2011
    80
    Toronto outfit, The Weekend, have been hailed as one of the most exciting new sounds in modern R&B -- hype that, on the basis of this equally startling follow-up, seems entirely justified. [Nov. 2011, p. 138]
  3. Sep 21, 2011
    81
    Nothing on Thursday sounds like filler.