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9.1
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9.1 |
Consequence Of Sound
A collection of eclectic songs ripe with interospection and new direction
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8.0
117758
8.0 |
Clash
Production-wise especially, this is The Weeknd’s strongest project yet, and deserves all the recognition
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8.0
117821
8.0 |
PopMatters
Naturally weaves together cinematic vignettes of debauched Hollywood and Las Vegas nights, following a new filmic tie to Uncut Gems and a prior decade of character building
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8.0
118037
8.0 |
Q
Canadian miserablist thaws out his sound. Print edition only
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8.0
118076
8.0 |
Slant Magazine
The album explores new levels of sonic innovation, expanding on old themes while finding new shades of emotional maturity
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8.0
117621
8.0 |
The Guardian
Abel Tesfaye is starting to show remorse for his failed relationships – but only a little bit – on this wonderfully varied yet cohesive record
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8.0
117622
8.0 |
The Independent
‘After Hours’ abandons the danceability of its predecessor ‘Starboy’ in favour of moody introspection
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8.0
117626
8.0 |
NME
The Weeknd's comeback record splits the difference between his hedonistic and reflective personas
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8.0
117635
8.0 |
The Arts Desk
The Weeknd is that rarest of creatures, a pop star whose work still chomps at the boundaries
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8.0
117647
8.0 |
Exclaim
After Hours does feel like the Weeknd's very own version of Vegas — a place where overindulgence, self-loathing and promiscuity are not only welcomed, but encouraged
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8.0
117657
8.0 |
NOW
No one could have predicted the current state of the world when After Hours was first announced, but it’s a well-timed escape
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7.9
117667
7.9 |
Pitchfork
Abel Tesfaye finally delivers on his long-running vision, leveraging a self-loathing villain into an irresistible, cinematic narrative with his most satisfying collision of new wave, dream pop, and R&B
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7.5
117832
7.5 |
Spectrum Culture
Galvanizes the strengths of previous efforts without lingering in a sense of stasis
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7.5
117724
7.5 |
Paste Magazine
Tesfaye doesn’t always get it right, but on After Hours, he offers up at least a few moments of communion during a time of isolation
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7.0
117669
7.0 |
Rolling Stone
His epic breakup album feels right for our cold, lonely times
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6.0
117620
6.0 |
Evening Standard
Perhaps After Hours’ retro electronic sound does have a bleak vibe that suits the times, but only if you block out the words
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