After Hours
by The Weeknd
  • Record Label: Island
  • Release Date: Mar 20, 2020
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  1. easonzhou
    Mar 22, 2020
    10
    I first thought this album was about to be Kiss Land 2.0 when I first heard After hours (the track) a month ago, and ended up believing this delivery is a dark version of Norman F***ing Rockwell!

    P.S "Faith" is my personal fav.
  2. NedsonMelo
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    Just a perfect album from the greatest artist in the music industry. "Faith" is one of the best songs in this century. Multiple orgasms to my ears, thanks Abel.
  3. hmkkbjuss
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    the weeknd never fails to express his feelings in the form of beautiful songs, without a doubt it is one of his best projects and the most awaited by fans for being a solo album.
  4. Sophus120
    Mar 20, 2020
    9
    Amazing album with incredible instrumentals. A complete masterpiece... The way in mix genres and moods is absolutely astonishing. You’re able to hear a lot of 80’s music in most of the tracks
  5. TrentRey
    Mar 20, 2020
    9
    A very strong album with a good concept. It's an album with songs that are similar to the old Weeknd songs from his mixtapes and Kiss Land days and songs that are more electronic like StarBoy. This Is the 4th studio album from Abel Tesfaye.

    This is a step up from his previous album Starboy. The themes and stories for this album are stronger and much better than his previous. The only    A very strong album with a good concept. It's an album with songs that are similar to the old Weeknd songs from his mixtapes and Kiss Land days and songs that are more electronic like StarBoy. This Is the 4th studio album from Abel Tesfaye.

    This is a step up from his previous album Starboy. The themes and stories for this album are stronger and much better than his previous. The only weak songs from this album are "Heartless" and "Blinding Lights". I don't know why, but the music videos are great but the songs by themselves and on this album are skippable. Those are just about the only two songs that are not that good for this album. The other songs are very well produced and written. One of the best songs on the album is the title track "After Hours".

    The song is the longest on the album but there isn't any part of the song that feels dragged. It's very well produced and written. The song isn't repetitive. The beat tells a story along with the song. A lot of the beats on this album also tells a story rather than being a beat that Weeknd sings to. Overall, this is a very good album and it shows how the Weeknd improved with his songwriting and storytelling.    … Expand
  6. Menios
    Mar 20, 2020
    9
    I really believe that this is his best album up to date. Musically it suits him best, I also loved the profound influence of the 80s pop music in this record. The production is truly stellar. Overall, I think that he hardly will top this album.
  7. LatinCritic13
    Mar 20, 2020
    9
    After Hours is dark - DARK. There is no doubt that Abel Tesafaye is one of the best artists of our generation. Even more surprising that he collaborated with Daniel Lopatin aka Oneohtrix Point Never the composer that scored the Safdie Bros' Good Time starring Robert Pattinson and their arrhythmic masterpiece Uncut Gems starring Adam Sandler. The Weeknd is definitely going to new places alright!
  8. Denski
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    I am so shook this is Abel's best album to date.. this production I have no words I am shook guys it deserves Album of the year Grammy PERIOD
  9. kristianamn
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    From front to back, After Hours delivers some of Abels best work yet. Being a huge fan of his earlier projects, this might be his most experimental and genre-challenging album yet. This, in combination with Abels incredible vocals and flow, makes this album stand out from the rest of his discography as maybe the best one yet. A true evolution of The Weeknd.
  10. Iamdougls
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    Sem comentários! O conceito, os arranjos, as letras.. simplesmente perfeito. Muito obrigado Abel. Todo o meu amor.
  11. Kelvinfs
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    Album perfeito the weeknd sabe fazer musicas no estilo dos anos 80.que esse album ganhe muitos premios porque o the weeknd merece
  12. Ibraheemj
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    This slbum just kills it!
    Alot of hard beats This album has deep lyrics unlike the past ones
    This can win grammys holy ****
  13. VolcanBlue
    Mar 20, 2020
    9
    Amazing album. After listening for the 10th time this is one of Abels best work.
  14. Yessir
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    Immaculate production. Enigmatic vocals and melodies from The Weeknd. We’ll be talking about this one for years to come. After Hours is definitely his magnum opus
  15. EvilTrooper
    Mar 22, 2020
    10
    This is a trip. This new record by The Weeknd is an instant classic. A masterpiece for the years to come.
  16. dxe_777
    Mar 22, 2020
    10
    If you don't like this album, just try to listen again. You'll realise what I'm trying to say. This is a real masterpiece and all the songs are NOT same. You have to be earless to say that. 9.6/10
  17. Antoniocpo
    Mar 23, 2020
    10
    Superior to the previous two albums. The Weeknd delivers its best work here. Above-average songs: Save your tears, Scape From LA, In your eyes and Blinding lights (I risk being the best on the album).
  18. ShreyanshXO
    Mar 26, 2020
    10
    This album gives out trilogy vibes and those 80s vibes which abel promised in chapter 6. It's undoubtedly aoty and faith is a Grammy winning song. My favs are: faith, hardest to love, scared to live again and snowchild. Special mention: escape from la
  19. H2S04123
    Mar 21, 2020
    9
    Brilliant presentation and structuring, with complementing vocals, lyricism and production. The first time an Abel Tesfaye project sounds and feels truly artistically complete.
  20. ibredman7
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    Well worth the wait! Great mix of tracks for old and new fans. He's really evolved his sound while maintaining what made it great in the first place✌️
  21. MusicSpy
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    “After Hours” shares very personal sides of Weeknd’s life, while the sound of it try to camouflage all the problems he’s being through. Maybe, it’s the best part of it, which makes the project a very definitive point of his career.
  22. endelrey
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    The Weeknd nesse album foi perfeito, superou minhas expectativas q ja eram altas, todas músicas se conectam e inovou muito e sozinho, criou a onda que daqui a pouco artistas irão tentar surfar. incomparável, ninguém hoje faria igual, lenda do R&B.
  23. StephanM
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    Classic dark Abel music with an 80's psychotic twist makes up for one of his best, if not his BEST body of work yet period.
  24. Chrisfreitasx
    Mar 22, 2020
    10
    HIS BEST ALBUM ! ABEL BRAZIL LOVES YOU. Alone Againg, Blinding Lights, Heartless, Scared to Live, After Hours, In Your Eyes and Save Your Tears are the diamonds of the album !
  25. leuzz
    Mar 20, 2020
    9
    This The Weeknd’s best album, his darkest work to date and probably one of the best albums of 2020 so far. Almost flawless production, mixed with great vocals, raw and dark lyrics.
    The contrast between the heavy synthpop base and his delicate voice is incredible.
    “After Hours” is by far his best song.
    The only exception in this sublime album is “Snowchild”, the only mediocre song.
  26. andrea290112
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    It's the album of the year for sure, it's very refreshing, nostalgic and it's shows how The Weeknd can be in different genres of music, the lyrics are amazing
  27. Pratikchak
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    Pure Perfection and high skilled production. It starts off slow and builds in tempo and slows down again.
  28. SalomonValencia
    Mar 20, 2020
    9
    After Hours es un álbum muy profundo de The Weeknd, ha experimentado con sonidos nuevos y conocidos a la vez, es un proyecto muy personal y sientes esa vibra oscura y triste que transmite, excelente álbum.
  29. 23167
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    amazing work of art and the new king of pop/rnb while being completely fresh and new
  30. Manolo98
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    This album is very well structured and the fact that he chose to create this 56 minute story without features shows that it is a personal experience, and only he knows what he truly feels. It surely is the best album of his career, and a must listen.
  31. Aduine
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    After Hours just comes as a confirmation of the mastermind that is Abel. Each songs top eachother and come melt into what we know as his unique style. The album is a pure bliss and bless showing how someone evolves throughout the lifestyle that is his, drugs, excess, girls but also love, dark thoughts and at end, self reconsideration. Some say you changed, but it's for the better. Thank you.
  32. growler20
    Mar 20, 2020
    9
    Some of his previous albums tended to have disjointed production and lyrical themes. Listening to the albums as a whole didn't feel like a smooth experience. However, this album is nearly flawless when listening from start to finish. The tight, solid 80's-inspired production really ties it all together. Definitely a contender so far for album of the year.
  33. Hunterr
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    This album was awesome, it has some of Abels best vocals, and it was Abels best album in my opinion.
  34. juice1108
    Mar 21, 2020
    10
    This album is incredible, the melodies and the different style that every song has makes this album a master piece. The Weeknd and all the team behind this album are genius, I love all the album!!
  35. JesMcCree
    Mar 21, 2020
    10
    A perfect album where Abel is showing that he is sorry for everything wrong he has done in the past and showing us how much he is hurt by his own actions.
  36. TheDumBEST
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    This album is the best since BBTM and it brings a better storytelling than kiss land!
  37. matthewmirliani
    Mar 25, 2020
    9
    It’s a hazy, gloomy, yet luxurious midnight ride of an album with some truly beautiful and heartbreaking moments (“Hardest to Love” is simply breathtaking). With its painfully introspective lyrics and impressive, retro tendencies, this dark yet glimmering musical gem serves as the perfect soundtrack for lonely cocktail parties in isolation.
  38. rangelrios1
    Mar 23, 2020
    10
    Letras profundas. Álbum lindo e emocionante. Salvou o 2020. Obrigado Abel.
  39. lovezero
    Mar 23, 2020
    10
    Just said wow after repeated listenings. Songs are very well crafted and like each of them is made to be a possible hit or radio-friendly. I do not get enough of listening.
  40. cristian9299
    Mar 22, 2020
    10
    Wow. This has to be The Weeknd’s best full length album since Kiss Land. The way he tells a story throughout the duration of the album. The production by Metro Boomin, Lilangelo, Max Martin, and etc is nearly perfect for the album’s theme. To top this all off The Weeknd delivers incredible vocals throughout the entire album. The placement of the songs on the album also plays key to itsWow. This has to be The Weeknd’s best full length album since Kiss Land. The way he tells a story throughout the duration of the album. The production by Metro Boomin, Lilangelo, Max Martin, and etc is nearly perfect for the album’s theme. To top this all off The Weeknd delivers incredible vocals throughout the entire album. The placement of the songs on the album also plays key to its pending success. Escape from LA might be one of the better produced songs of his career. Absolutely incredible album, it completely exceeded my already high expectations.… Expand
  41. ghostwk
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    Sequencing is EVERYTHING. This album has incredible pacing and each song transitions right into the other with an underlying theme. The concept here is that the Weeknd falls in love, promises to leave his old self behind, then falls right back into the loop of drug use, strip clubs, lying, and cheating. He knows that he is in love and wants to stop the madness, but he also doesn't feelSequencing is EVERYTHING. This album has incredible pacing and each song transitions right into the other with an underlying theme. The concept here is that the Weeknd falls in love, promises to leave his old self behind, then falls right back into the loop of drug use, strip clubs, lying, and cheating. He knows that he is in love and wants to stop the madness, but he also doesn't feel alive or himself without it. The end result is him battling duality, and eventually nearly or even overdosing, and it isn't until then that he starts to reflect on his life and decision making. The loop then starts all over again with him promising he will change and leave it all behind for good.… Expand
  42. Danilakabin
    Mar 21, 2020
    10
    AFTER HOURS. It has been 1211 days since the release of STARBOY. This new album is special to me. The first listen already showed me that this album has stringer production, lyrics, concept. The cohesiveness of AFTER HOURS will impress you! Absolutely enjoyed it! In my opinion, this is his best album. 10/10
  43. thatpower
    Mar 23, 2020
    9
    Great! This album is filled with awesome tracks and brilliant production. Best of the year so far.
    My personal favorites are Escape From LA, Faith and After Hours.
  44. WriterITDark
    Mar 21, 2020
    10
    Greattttt album such a glow up from the previous work. Great production and 80s vibe
  45. Atum_
    Jun 8, 2020
    8
    I never was a fan of The Weeknd, I've heard some of his songs on the radio, however I wasn't way too impressed by any of it. Then I heard Blinding Lights and Heartless last January. I got hooked instantly. When the album dropped, I listened through the entire thing. Then I did it again, and again and again. This album is great, a wonderful throwback album. I love the style of the musicI never was a fan of The Weeknd, I've heard some of his songs on the radio, however I wasn't way too impressed by any of it. Then I heard Blinding Lights and Heartless last January. I got hooked instantly. When the album dropped, I listened through the entire thing. Then I did it again, and again and again. This album is great, a wonderful throwback album. I love the style of the music videos and the songs are so catchy. My favorite song is probably After Hours or In Your Eyes. Except for the first two tracks, I find every track to be pretty solid. This is the best thing The Weeknd has dropped in ages, and my personal favorite album of his… Expand
  46. gracewhom
    Mar 26, 2020
    10
    Just a perfect album from the greatest artist in the music industry. "Faith" is one of the best songs in this century. Multiple orgasms to my ears, thanks Abel.
  47. Skinnytub
    Apr 2, 2020
    10
    I'm a huge Weeknd fan and this album is perfect like the rest of his albums. I love every song in the album with Scared to Live being my favourite. 10/10
  48. mikmitchell
    Mar 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best album of his in years … Expand
  49. Kev21
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    That's what i call art. Is all that i need. That 80's vibes, perfection, Yes
  50. Victortuga
    Mar 22, 2020
    10
    If you are a really hard fan of Abel’s work, this album will blow your mind. If not, maybe this album is not for you. Do not expect a pop album in here. The singles he dropped was a really good way to show us how the album was gonna be. It’s, for me, his best work so far. The whole album brings me back memories of his older songs from Trilogy, Kiss Land, BBTM, and MDM. It’s soooo good itIf you are a really hard fan of Abel’s work, this album will blow your mind. If not, maybe this album is not for you. Do not expect a pop album in here. The singles he dropped was a really good way to show us how the album was gonna be. It’s, for me, his best work so far. The whole album brings me back memories of his older songs from Trilogy, Kiss Land, BBTM, and MDM. It’s soooo good it hurts.… Expand
  51. benjiminss
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    definitely coming for grammy. we got nfr for 2019 and now after hours for 2020. the production of this album is extraordinary.
  52. Smok64
    Mar 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Um álbum dividido entre a luz e a escuridão,tendo a faixa titulo "after hours" e "Until I Bleed Out" mais misteriosas,enquanto a estética dos anos oitenta se mantém em "faith" , "Blinding Lights" , "In Your Eyes" e "Save Your Tears" ,tendo em vista a adição de saxofone em "In Your Eyes". É um álbum coeso e que supera as expectativas de quem ouve.… Expand
  53. Tserrano
    Mar 22, 2020
    10
    This is his most complete album he has put out in my opinion. He has so much of the retro, bangers that the mainstream loves AND the XO complexity I NEEDED. As much as I loved starboy I thought Max simplified the production too much, but Abel and Illangelo are a killer combo and they really came back for this one, the deep references in the background to kissland and trilogy are liquidThis is his most complete album he has put out in my opinion. He has so much of the retro, bangers that the mainstream loves AND the XO complexity I NEEDED. As much as I loved starboy I thought Max simplified the production too much, but Abel and Illangelo are a killer combo and they really came back for this one, the deep references in the background to kissland and trilogy are liquid gold for the eardrums. I already know this will forever be a favorite.… Expand
  54. Sopranzzz_
    Mar 25, 2020
    9
    This album was amazing, it exceeded all my expectations. Production is amazing, a mixed 80s sound united with nowdays pop music. The songs flow well between them, the writing and vocals are also really good! Even if some of the melodies, the more you listen to them, the more you realize they are similar, most of the songs remain cohesive and coherent to the main topic of Abel's feelings.This album was amazing, it exceeded all my expectations. Production is amazing, a mixed 80s sound united with nowdays pop music. The songs flow well between them, the writing and vocals are also really good! Even if some of the melodies, the more you listen to them, the more you realize they are similar, most of the songs remain cohesive and coherent to the main topic of Abel's feelings.
    Very well structured album, it defenitely deserves the success it is having right now.

    FAVOURITE SONGS: basically almost all of them
    LEAST FAVOURITE: Until I Bleed Out    … Expand
  55. MidWestWill
    Mar 23, 2020
    9
    After Hours is the newest studio album from Abel Tesfaye otherwise known as The Weeknd. This album was made after Tesfaye breakup with model Bella Hadid, as pointed out by many news sites. As the instrumental starts in "Alone Again" he states that he's taking off his disguise, that he's living someone else's life, around Hadid. And as soon as that lyric was uttered I was enthralled by thisAfter Hours is the newest studio album from Abel Tesfaye otherwise known as The Weeknd. This album was made after Tesfaye breakup with model Bella Hadid, as pointed out by many news sites. As the instrumental starts in "Alone Again" he states that he's taking off his disguise, that he's living someone else's life, around Hadid. And as soon as that lyric was uttered I was enthralled by this album from the get-go. The way Tesfaye croons over these trap beats; you can hear the heartbreak in his voice, and that struggle he feels to get his feelings out of his mouth. Now a lot of people who've listened to only Starboy will say that all of The Weeknds songs sound the same. So the fair question to ask when listening is "do these songs blend together?" And I definitely think they do not, The Weeknd maintains the theme throughout the album, without sounding like he copy pasted two songs. And while a lot of the songs sound very fresh and smooth, some of my issues with this album lie in the tracks "Snowchild", and "Escape From L.A." I feel as though if you just listened to these tracks off this record and no other tracks, you would probably think that this is just another Weeknd copy pasta. Not saying that the songs aren't good, I just felt that these tracks were a tiny bit disappointing considering the songs that came before them. On that note, some of my favorites from the album included, "Scared To Live", "Hardest to Love", "Too Late", "In Your Eyes", and "Save Your Tears". I enjoyed nearly every song on this album though. This album most definitely lived up to the hype ahead of it's release, and The Weeknd very much earns his 9/10… Expand
  56. Ssssxo
    Mar 20, 2020
    9
    Almost perfect , amazing craft.
    The order of the songs is amazing and well put.
    We missed this ABEL
  57. calliexnne
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. amazing. outstanding. love the weeknd. worth the wait, my baby did so well ah… Expand
  58. Vladichh11
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    Perfect album with perfect vibes and songs,The weeknd really delivered, like always
  59. iamasli
    Mar 21, 2020
    10
    I’ve never seen album like this before, it was breathtaking i love it i can’t decide which one to stan
  60. KillerG
    Mar 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es increíble la mezcla de sonidos que logra en este disco. Me gusta la manera en la que se reinventa en cada capitulo,cada disco tiene un sonido diferente y este se logró a través de una mezcla de sonidos futuristas y con vibras de los 80's sin dejar ese lado melancólico.… Expand
  61. lucastskhadadze
    Mar 21, 2020
    10
    okay so this album was so good i can’t stop listening it is definetly album of the year ❤️
  62. EdgaryvanTorres
    Mar 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Mezclado a la perfección, dejando más que desear canción tras canción... Es verdaderamente un aura fantástica, sin mencionar el gran duelo psicológico… Expand
  63. AkramS
    Mar 21, 2020
    10
    This is an overall amazing album. Very balanced. Every song is a masterpiece with engineering, production, writing, and vocals.
  64. xadarshz
    Mar 21, 2020
    10
    to all those who are here to hate on abel without even listening to the album , this is real music. i have been listening to abel since 2012 and his songs never got off my heart and it never will. this album is art and abel is the best artist in this game. no matter how many haters come and try to spoil it abel , we xo love you till we OD. thank you for blessing us with this after the longto all those who are here to hate on abel without even listening to the album , this is real music. i have been listening to abel since 2012 and his songs never got off my heart and it never will. this album is art and abel is the best artist in this game. no matter how many haters come and try to spoil it abel , we xo love you till we OD. thank you for blessing us with this after the long wait. we love you.… Expand
  65. ThaisCardoso
    Mar 21, 2020
    10
    Abel em seu auge. Bela produção, bons beats e letras incríveis. Minha quarentena está bem melhor com esse álbum que é um verdadeiro presente.
  66. Klewdson
    Mar 21, 2020
    10
    Álbum incrível, o perfeito contraste entre os anos 80 e o rnb contemporâneo, letras pessoais e incríveis, além de uma sonoridade que te leva a ter muitos sentimentos, os sintetizadores, todos os detalhes, os vocais agudos, tudo nesse álbum é perfeito.
  67. Slovaten
    Mar 22, 2020
    10
    An incredible experience. The weeknd blends his older albums and gives a seemless atmospheric sound that is forever. Best album of the year so far
  68. Denil
    Mar 22, 2020
    10
    Tá muito brabo esse álbum, a faixas do disco se completa. Ele nunca decepiciona
  69. devanprat
    Mar 22, 2020
    10
    All tracks represent a feeling he was going through. As a listener you are able to feel the pain and the happiness the artist was going through. You can find love, fear, friends, enemies, violence, dancing, sex, demons, angels, loneliness, and togetherness all in this album.
  70. blondedfall
    Mar 22, 2020
    10
    This is the first masterpiece of this decade, the production, lyrics and everything are high level. Can´t wait what The Weeknd does next.

    You won a new fan.

    Masterpiece.
  71. Meshkovsergei
    Mar 23, 2020
    10
    Great album !!! I love it ! I think this is the best Abels album . So love hardest to love and faith
  72. wickeddreamm
    Mar 23, 2020
    10
    His masterpiece, perfect 10/10 album. Literally no filler tracks with ongoing story through the album.
  73. Elo-
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Lyrics filled with lows, pain, and regret balanced with high falsettos, upbeat rhythms, and an enticing 80s atmosphere. The Weeknd’s After Hours feels like a culmination of all his work into an album that truly feels like it was created for the late lingering emotions after the party. Abel’s vulnerability is at an all time high on the album, with tracks such as “Snowchild” and “Faith”Lyrics filled with lows, pain, and regret balanced with high falsettos, upbeat rhythms, and an enticing 80s atmosphere. The Weeknd’s After Hours feels like a culmination of all his work into an album that truly feels like it was created for the late lingering emotions after the party. Abel’s vulnerability is at an all time high on the album, with tracks such as “Snowchild” and “Faith” showing the world a new side of The Weeknd we have never seen before. A side that is past the glam of his success and achievements, because at the end of the night he is still just another lost soul in the after hours.… Expand
  74. Lovedeep
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    This album is a Masterpiece. It's a blend of Trilogy with modern pop also with flavour of 80s
  75. lukas6611
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    i love this album,in my opinion "After Hours" is one of the best album in this year.
  76. Hshshsgsg
    Mar 26, 2020
    10
    Amazing album
    Amazing amazing amazing
    Amazing album
    Amazing amazing amazing
    Amazing album
    Amazing amazing amazing
  77. mibrahim
    Mar 26, 2020
    10
    It’s PERFECT!!! The best album, Blinding lights especially is such a fun song to dance to, it makes me want to move
  78. Messi_10
    Apr 2, 2020
    10
    The way Abel keeps on evolving just shows how great of an artist he is, plus the whole album is connected and it's one big storyline with incredible music videos and it just might be top 3 The Weeknd projects of all time
  79. Bovira
    Apr 14, 2020
    10
    This album is nothing short of great. The Weeknd is the best to pull off this eighties aesthetic theme, with beautiful synths layered into a a good amount of the tracks and a nice upbeat (somewhat irregular) tempo. All this is pretty new territory for Abel, but it never strays too far away from his unique dark and seductive style of songs. If anything Abel manages to bring something uniqueThis album is nothing short of great. The Weeknd is the best to pull off this eighties aesthetic theme, with beautiful synths layered into a a good amount of the tracks and a nice upbeat (somewhat irregular) tempo. All this is pretty new territory for Abel, but it never strays too far away from his unique dark and seductive style of songs. If anything Abel manages to bring something unique and brilliant by combining his style with this eighties edge. What this album (imo) does best however is it's immersive atmosphere. Each track has it's own unique atmosphere, making you feel every single beat, every single instrument, and every single word. Each song is like a different part of this grander story and it really pays off. Not to mention this album has a great story. After Hours shows Abel's process of getting over a relationship and all the feelings of regret and torment that come with it.… Expand
  80. rouan
    May 14, 2020
    10
    This is the most beautiful thing I've heard lately. The best album of 2020. That's all I wanted to say.
  81. Iansanc
    Jul 6, 2020
    10
    It's just sublime, the production it's well elaborated and presents a new persona
  82. leeahsformula
    Nov 24, 2020
    10
    This is the best body of work any artist released in 2020. It trumped the mainstream industry despite being released In the middle of a pandemic. It is a cinematic masterpiece and will remain by far the best album of 2020, maybe even the decade
  83. Alyxxx
    Nov 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is a masterpiece "You can find love, fear, friends, enemies, violence, dancing, sex, demons, angels, loneliness, and togetherness all in the After Hours of the night.” - TheWeeknd… Expand
  84. MosaAmirYasin
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    After hours being the fourth studio album for The Weeknd sees him go back to his dark, atmospheric R&B sound reminiscent to the trilogy, featuring very tight production and textured beats with occasional repetitive themes lyrics. The variety and the stories each song carry are heartfelt and it’s evident in the energy each song packs whether gloomy or not. Surely one of his best albums yetAfter hours being the fourth studio album for The Weeknd sees him go back to his dark, atmospheric R&B sound reminiscent to the trilogy, featuring very tight production and textured beats with occasional repetitive themes lyrics. The variety and the stories each song carry are heartfelt and it’s evident in the energy each song packs whether gloomy or not. Surely one of his best albums yet and a treat for fans whom fell in love with the dark R&B sound of the initial mixtapes. XOTWOD… Expand
  85. Ilianagonz98
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    The weeknd never fails. A flawless 80s production along his beautiful voice with deep lyrics. Perfect combination.
  86. bituiz
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. O melhor do Abel, com uma mistura pop dos anos 80 com um modelo futurista dão o tom de um dos melhores álbuns dele e do melhor álbum do ano com uma produção impecável.… Expand
  87. MathisM
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    Incredible It's one of the best albums Othe decade for Sure. It's a instant Classic
  88. erujabidi
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    This album is absolutely immaculate. If Trilogy was the new form of art being introduced to the culture, this album is the perfection of that art form. From the production to the effect on Abel’s voice from every breath he takes from the start to end, this has to be one of his best, if not best project.
  89. dsmckown
    Mar 20, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is a solid, impressive work. Abel's talent is immense as he continues to make memorable music.… Expand
  90. LuizFelipe
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    Mais uma vez temos um ótimo trabalho feito pelo Abel Makkonen, trazendo para o mundo músicas que satisfazem aqueles que o acompanham a um tempo. A faixa "Blinding Lights" encanta pela sua pegada synthpop chiclete, e me deixou realmente viciado desde a primeira vez que ouvi, hoje vejo que ele fez um trabalho tão bom quanto, em todo o álbum.
  91. Article99
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    After Hours is a delightfully dark, yet energetic composition that radiates with personality and emotion.
  92. Reil
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What an incredible album. I loved it from the beginning to the end. ❤️
    It's produced professionally. Lyrically is nice, sad and mature. He never disappoints    … Expand
  93. Dannyoh
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    Breathtaking album, a rollercoaster ride, a flawless masterpiece, go listen and you'll understand what I mean
  94. Sailesh36
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    Each song is unique and the story is beautifully portrayed. Absolutely loved it
  95. SemihK
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    A crazy adventure inside The Weeknd’s mind, from beginning to the very end. A perfect product of strenuousness. Can’t miss, won’t miss.
  96. tzsfaye
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
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  97. dalila
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    Love this album so much! And it just keeps getting better ever time yup Abel can’t stop serving!
  98. shyLesh
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    this albums sounds like its the best weeknd album out there and lives up the hype it hard and was worth the wait perfect 80's influence , amazing vocal production everything just makes this album perfect 10
  99. hhalrawi94
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    Expermenting, pushing barriers, and setting new music trends this album represents what the weeknd is as an artist... brilliant album XO
  100. VeighXo
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    Great Album With a Blend of different styles it is truly a psychotic chapter
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80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
  1. The Wire
    Apr 28, 2020
    50
    The production is flawless. ... But the obvious big tunes fall flat.
  2. Q Magazine
    Apr 7, 2020
    80
    Spidery tendrils of sex-and-drugs-related dread curl around dramatic synth-pop and twinkling R&B, Yet there's also a batch of tracks that draw from bombastic, slightly tacky '80s pop - a warm, funny and wholly welcome diversion from the stylish but sterile bleakness that remains Tesfaye's calling card. [Jun 2020, p.106]
  3. Slant Magazine
    Apr 7, 2020
    80
    His most personal album to date.
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