After Hours
by The Weeknd
  • Record Label: Island
  • Release Date: Mar 20, 2020
User Score
8.8

Universal acclaim- based on 1449 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1,300 out of 1449
  2. Mixed: 76 out of 1449
  3. Negative: 73 out of 1449
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  1. 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.
  2. 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✌️
  3. EduBote
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    Perfect. The Weeknd's new album is deep in meaning. The songs are connected and they have the same vibe, that's awesome! Music perfection!
  4. Gaarapkmn
    Mar 26, 2020
    10
    O After hours é o melhor trabalho do Abel depois de alguns tempos. A mistura de sons oitentistas em contraste com trap que envolvem o álbum deixam a obra bem interessante. Com uma ideia de álbum cinematográfico Abel tesfaye conseguiu trazer um álbum genial com letras obscuras e sensuais como de costume
  5. rangelrios1
    Mar 23, 2020
    10
    Letras profundas. Álbum lindo e emocionante. Salvou o 2020. Obrigado Abel.
  6. 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.
  7. JohnWaynee
    Apr 22, 2020
    10
    I want to live on this album !!!! the atmosphere created by the weeknd is incredible and immersive. Definitely one of the best albums of that year! thank you for that
  8. Joel_Freecheck
    May 29, 2020
    10
    An artist at the peak of his talents. Cohesive, flashy, and undoubtedly The Weeknd. "After Hours" is a sublime treat for fans and casual listeners.
  9. 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
  10. aayushpatkar
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    incredible abel, the progression from song to song is impeccable; an album meant to be listened to in order, but one that works just as well on shuffle.
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. Raphael2017
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    Reizinho que nunca decepciona os fãs, mais um álbum maravilhoso e coeso, ARTISTA.
  16. angeldiazgdl
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    One of the best albums of the Canadian singer and compositor, the album gives an old vibe of his first mixtapes and the sound of 80's. His voice is incredible and the sounds that he put to his voice make the album better. It's an album to dance and cry, and also feel like nobody deserves you.
  17. matheusigoodbye
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The combination The Weeknd and Max Martin could not be better on an album turned to the 80s, with incredible songs that only improve with each listen.
  18. Connorcox1997
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    Beautiful Album by The Weeknd all of the songs on this album are fire, his lyrics are dope and the production is on fire.
  19. 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.
  20. WriterITDark
    Mar 21, 2020
    10
    Greattttt album such a glow up from the previous work. Great production and 80s vibe
  21. fenthi
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Esse homem é pfto, quem da nota abaixo de 10 não sabe o quanto esse homem é incrível
  22. Article99
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    After Hours is a delightfully dark, yet energetic composition that radiates with personality and emotion.
  23. dalila
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    Love this album so much! And it just keeps getting better ever time yup Abel can’t stop serving!
  24. 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.
  25. 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.
  26. Vladichh99
    Nov 30, 2020
    10
    The Weeknd has done it again!An absolute masterpiece! IMO his best work so far!His lyricism shines really well!Best album of 2020!
    Best tracks-ALL OF THEM!
    Worst tracks-None
  27. 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.
  28. 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
  29. mikmitchell
    Mar 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best album of his in years … Expand
  30. Kev21
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    That's what i call art. Is all that i need. That 80's vibes, perfection, Yes
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Metascore
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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