The Weeknd - After Hours

After an incredible reign in the R’n’B realm, The Weeknd has returned to the top of the charts again with After Hours, an album perfectly symbolic of its name. The beautiful choral elements elevate his new sonic direction to one with a slower and more reflective balance. This, coupled with the driving and more desperate pieces, create a selection of songs that make you want to cry, scream and evaluate life all at once.

Yeah, this sounds a bit confronting, but I think we can all agree that there is no better vibe than the one that makes you feel, rather than a shallow listening experience. The emotion unveiled with just his vocals, such as in In Your Eyes, is truly indicative of how powerful this album is.When he teased us with Heartless and Blinding Lights prior to the album’s release, we knew that we were in for a treat with ‘80s, hip hop and Las Vegas vibes coming our way. Transport your senses while you’re stuck at home this weeknd (sorry not sorry for the pun) and let The Weeknd whisk you away to the blue lights, echoes, and a little bit of darkness. After all, there is no better time to pause and reflect over the crazy parts of life if it isn’t now.