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  • Summary: The sixth full-length studio release for The Weeknd features guest appearances from Jim Carrey, Lil Wayne, and Tyler, the Creator as well as contributions from Oscar Holter, Quincy Jones, Max Martin, and Oneohtrix Point Never.
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 24
  3. Negative: 0 out of 24
  1. Consequence
    Jan 7, 2022
    100
    The first big album of 2022 delivers like an 80 lb. baby.
  2. musicOMH.com
    Jan 12, 2022
    90
    With Dawn FM The Weeknd has demonstrated a vision that the vast majority of his peers would be incapable of, and has executed it with finesse and a slippery, enigmatic charm.
  3. Paste Magazine
    Jan 10, 2022
    88
    The album’s features are among the best in the Weeknd catalogue, highlighting love and loss spanning decades.
  4. The Independent (UK)
    Jan 7, 2022
    80
    New record is a self-knowing contradiction to The Weeknd’s past celebrations of impermanence via one-night stands and sleazy affairs. Now he understands, even regrets, his flighty behaviour.
  5. Under The Radar
    Jan 10, 2022
    80
    Dawn FM is no Thriller by any means (sorry Timbaland) but it’s a solid chapter in the story of an artist who continues to unabashedly defy expectations. And ultimately, we’re lucky to be along for the ride.
  6. Clash Music
    Jan 7, 2022
    80
    Whilst it lacks the character and vivacity of its predecessor, ‘Dawn FM’ develops the latest reinvention of the Weeknd with its dramatic instrumentation and refreshed view of the world.
  7. HipHopDX
    Jan 14, 2022
    76
    The Canadian megastar avoids the pitfalls of cheap, nostalgia bait by earnestly repurposing and breathing life into deep cuts from a bygone era.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 328 out of 363
  2. Mixed: 19 out of 363
  3. Negative: 16 out of 363
  1. TheX03
    Jan 7, 2022
    10
    La mejor obra de abel (The weeknd) sin duda será uno de los mejores álbum del 2022 y de su carrera, cabe resaltar la mejor canción de su álbumLa mejor obra de abel (The weeknd) sin duda será uno de los mejores álbum del 2022 y de su carrera, cabe resaltar la mejor canción de su álbum que para mi es Less than zero... Te amo the weeknd … Expand
  2. themusicexpert0
    Jan 7, 2022
    10
    Just an amazing album.Whole radio thing was brilliant.Great vocals from weeknd
  4. cinafouladi
    Jan 8, 2022
    10
    its not the weeknd , its the decade
    Abel is flexible in creating music whenever he comes i know its going to be unique and decent
    well done    its not the weeknd , its the decade
    Abel is flexible in creating music whenever he comes i know its going to be unique and decent
    well done abel , and thank you    … Expand
  5. leoollvrr
    May 20, 2022
    10
    Sem dúvidas o melhor projeto da carreira do The Weeknd (abel) até então. A composição vai contando uma história durante o álbum inteiroSem dúvidas o melhor projeto da carreira do The Weeknd (abel) até então. A composição vai contando uma história durante o álbum inteiro enquanto se encontra em um estado de purgatório esperando a luz do fim do túnel. a sonoridade é incrível, produção excelente, uma experiência única!… Expand
  6. Formerly
    Jan 7, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. ETHEREAL **** ETHEREAL **** Album ETHEREAL **** ETHEREAL **** ETHEREAL **** ETHEREAL **** AlbumETHEREAL **** Album… Expand
  7. Fuerstenberg
    Jan 23, 2022
    9
    2022 begins with a shattering big bang. Thanks to The Weeknd and his fifth studio album "Dawn FM". A journey back in time to a radio pop2022 begins with a shattering big bang. Thanks to The Weeknd and his fifth studio album "Dawn FM". A journey back in time to a radio pop station of the 80s and at the same time as far into the future as it gets.

    The Weeknd delivers - with excellent production, melodies and vocals. Probably his best, most positive and thoughtful album to date. And the best 80's style synth pop album since the 80's itself. Almost perfect - 9 out of 10.

    My favorites:
    "Take My Breath"
    "Gasoline"
    "Less than Zero"
    "How Do I Make You Love Me?"
    "Out of Time"

    ~ Fürstenberg
    January 23, 2022    … Expand
  8. Muath_
    Feb 5, 2022
    0
    This **** is so boring its the weeknd but with less energy it’s just so disappointing to see the man who carried 2020

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