• Record Label: Republic
  • Release Date: Jan 7, 2022
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  1. Jan 7, 2022
    10
    A dark, sparkling, timely masterpiece. The soundtrack of cold nights, lonely cities, deep thoughts. Perfect for an introspective start to a year full of unknowns.
  2. Jan 7, 2022
    10
    The Weeknd's fifth album is a work that brings an extremely mature and cosseted narrative. Abel navigates the synth-dark-pop once again and delivers a masterpiece full of emotions and with very captivating lyrics. Unlike After Hours, the album brings a more melancholy narrative, with the character in the afterlife, where he patiently waits for the light to come on (maybe he's inThe Weeknd's fifth album is a work that brings an extremely mature and cosseted narrative. Abel navigates the synth-dark-pop once again and delivers a masterpiece full of emotions and with very captivating lyrics. Unlike After Hours, the album brings a more melancholy narrative, with the character in the afterlife, where he patiently waits for the light to come on (maybe he's in purgatory?) and turns on the radio to pass the time. What the listener doesn't know is that he's stuck in a loop. When it comes to the last song, it makes you navigate directly to the first track on the album, making the character endlessly wait for your neglect. For us, we delight in the repeat of the album, which emerges The Weeknd as the biggest male pop star of this generation, treading a gigantic path to stand side by side with Michel Jackson. Expand
  3. Jan 8, 2022
    10
    Heavy synths, theme, lyrics and angelic voice of Thr Weeknd blend together perfectly to create a stunning album, Dawn FM truly is.
  4. Jan 7, 2022
    10
    Absolutely fantastic! As a lover of 80's and synth pop music, this is just what I was hoping for. It sounds fresh and melodic and has some seriously dark lyrics, but it feels uplifting at the same time due to the sometimes upbeat production. The overall theme of the radio station is a nice idea, although I am not that crazy about the talking parts , because I get distracted by it easily.Absolutely fantastic! As a lover of 80's and synth pop music, this is just what I was hoping for. It sounds fresh and melodic and has some seriously dark lyrics, but it feels uplifting at the same time due to the sometimes upbeat production. The overall theme of the radio station is a nice idea, although I am not that crazy about the talking parts , because I get distracted by it easily. But I totally get the artistic approach behind that concept and can appreciate it. Brilliant, leaves me wanting more of it, I am very excited about the music videos and hopefully there will also be a deluxe soon. Expand
  5. Jan 7, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Weeknd acaba de lançar o melhor álbum pop dos últimos tempos, simplesmente perfeito! Expand
  6. Jan 7, 2022
    10
    Such a beautiful tunes you can literally vibe so hard with this album so so good Xo
  7. Jan 7, 2022
    10
    After two listening sessions im all in to say that this is a masterpiece from start to finish. It feels like a 50 minute long experience. The transitions are perfect and none of the songs were bad. My favourites were defenitely ''Less then Zero" and ''Out of Time''.

    I can see real OG XO fans wouldn't like this cause its soo diferent then what he did before. But for me this is just perfect!
  8. Jan 12, 2022
    10
    His best work since Trilogy. Faultless production and great vocals. Every synth/disco beat is done perfectly. If MJ was born later, this is the kind of album he'd be making right now. Less Than Zero, Sacrifice and HDIMYLM are stand out tracks. I predict this as the best album of 2022.
  9. Jan 8, 2022
    10
    Album magnífico, em cada faixa temos um hit diferente. As referências pop dos anos 80 é a melhor coisa que temos no Dawn FM, Abel iniciou 2022 com chave de ouro.
  10. Jan 8, 2022
    10
    The Weeknd confirmed his hitmaker status. An incredible vibe album. 10/10 Brilliant
  11. Jan 7, 2022
    10
    O melhor álbum dos últimos 10 anos. É coeso, tem batidas boas e a voz angelical de Abel e ainda conta com produção e participação de grandes nomes.
  12. Feb 7, 2022
    10
    Easily my favourite album of the weeknd so far. This is what music is all about. Enjoyed each and every song, great concept.
  13. Jan 7, 2022
    10
    The Weeknd só orgulha quem é fã de pop com esses ótimos álbuns que sempre reverenciam as lendas da música como Michael Jackson, Daft Punk e até mesmo Depeche Mode (neste último). Não merece nada que não seja ótimas resenhas.
  14. Jan 8, 2022
    10
    An absolutely surreal musical experience which gets better and better with every listen.
  15. Jan 8, 2022
    10
    perfeitooooooo eu amei. não tem uma música ruim. esse álbum é uma viagem lindaaa. as transições são perfeitas, inpecáveis. a academia comeu poeira agora.
  16. Jan 8, 2022
    10
    This is the Weeknd at his absolute best. Every single song is a banger and there is no chill from the vibe. It's nearly an hour long and it feels too short, it's that incredible. This year started off to an incredible start, it's going to be incredibly difficult to top this masterpiece.
  17. Feb 10, 2022
    10
    An album of absolute bangers. Musically, it's unified by a theme of 80s music, lyrically, by a theme of regrets, of what could've been achieved in a life left behind. Brilliant, touching, concept album
  18. Jan 7, 2022
    10
    wonderful, amazing, espetacular, a truly show and a beautiful homenage to michael jackson and 80's pop in general
  19. Jan 7, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. ETHEREAL **** ETHEREAL **** Album ETHEREAL **** ETHEREAL **** ETHEREAL **** ETHEREAL **** AlbumETHEREAL **** Album Expand
  20. Jan 7, 2022
    10
    Great vocal performances, stellar production and amazing cohesive work of art
  21. Apr 11, 2022
    10
    Nostalgic feel of Radio and the voice over of Jim carey with it the whole psychological metaphorical thrill in between and the smooth flow of songs with such calm and slowness literally it makes me feel in other dimention, The synth use is just phenomenal,
    each and every break in between and then songs were amazing transition and Love the "Out of time" it was the Best! The whole hour long
    Nostalgic feel of Radio and the voice over of Jim carey with it the whole psychological metaphorical thrill in between and the smooth flow of songs with such calm and slowness literally it makes me feel in other dimention, The synth use is just phenomenal,
    each and every break in between and then songs were amazing transition and Love the "Out of time" it was the Best! The whole hour long radio make me feel it should be definately include in the Gta 6 radio its the Greatest thing from Weeknd! Its A Masterpiece!
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  22. Jan 9, 2022
    10
    Once again the best artist of our generation delivers one of his best albums up to date. The Dawn is finally here and it’s **** awesome!! XOTWOD. (I still prefer After Hours since it’s darker than this one)
  23. Jan 31, 2022
    10
    Master piece taking tons of inspiration from Daft Punk's album Random Access Memories.
  24. Jan 16, 2022
    10
    I take my hat off to say that this album is the best or one of the best The Weeknd albums to date. The song "Dawn Fm" gives us a fantastic start, motivating us to listen to this album until the end. This eighties theme fits perfectly making it better. My favorite songs are: "How Do I Make You Love Me?", "Gasoline", "Less Than Zero", "Is There Someone Else?" and "Take My Breath"
  25. Jan 11, 2022
    10
    The album is very impressive and wonderfully nostalgic! This is the first radio-inspired album I've ever heard, the concept is absolutely unique. This is the first best album of 2022.
  26. Jan 11, 2022
    10
    This album is so amazing that you keep listening and keep fall in love with (as always),but it different sound for him and for me to.The production,the voice, hope full lyrics just wow.XOTWOD
  27. Jan 7, 2022
    10
    '80s New Wave meets early Quincy Jones meets 2011-era synthpop in a masterclass of modern pop music. What The Weeknd brings to Dawn FM is a singular vision that oozes the sort of confidence only a megastar at the height of his powers could really bring. Strange and smooth and so incredibly fun to listen to. And what more could you ask for in a record like this?
  28. Jan 8, 2022
    10
    The Weeknd stuns the world yet again and this time in a brilliant fashion. Dawn FM is only here to grow more and more on you. This might just turn out as his best work in a long run.
  29. Jan 7, 2022
    10
    Radio things are creative and nicely done, vocals are beautiful, one of his best works in my opinion. I really don't get the hate. They did the same thing for After Hours too
  30. Jan 7, 2022
    10
    Incrível, the weeknd não erra nunca!!!! As transições músicas estão ótimas, com músicas bem mais dançantes mas sem perder a sua essência.
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88

Universal acclaim - based on 24 Critic Reviews

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  1. Jan 24, 2022
    80
    It's invigorating, vulnerable and, at times, uncomfortably raw.
  2. Jan 18, 2022
    80
    Musically, Dawn FM mirrors Tesfaye’s disquiet, its buffed electronic sheen ruptured by moments of discord, as when ballad Starry Eyes teeters on the brink of implosion. It’s a state that Tesfaye seems to relish, with often stunning results.
  3. 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.