After Hours by The Weeknd debuts with universal acclaim

[Monster7 5,697]

If AH id above 80 then BBTM and Starboy should be there too but hey congratulations

[OMF 3,483]

21 minutes ago, FfFfFfFF said:

https://www.metacritic.com/music/after-hours/the-weeknd

Now the score will keep fluctuating and most likely change but it seems that the album will get a lot of acclaim.

Yeah but who’s surprised? He is one of the critics “darlings” isn’t he? Has he ever had a low score on Metacritic?

[ChromatiGa 467]

5 minutes ago, Bio said:

The production is top notch, sounds like an 80s futuristic movie. But some of the lyrics are literally disgusting, he sounds like a creep. And sometimes you can’t even understand what he’s saying, he’s just moaning on the mic 

To be fair, this album is about him resenting the dark side of his persona. That means showcasing all the guts and demons.

It’s really sincere. It’s not for everyone, but it’s not even that bad. 

[ChromatiGa 467]

Well deserved. All I’m gonna say. Making quality music 10 years into his career and with a clear, unique vision. 
Go Abel. 

[misunderstood 8,736]

13 minutes ago, SHALLOW said:

Literally all the songs sound the same  not saying it’s bad but... was wondering if anyone noticed

You realize rap fans say this about pop...so honey I think it’s just your popfan mentality making you think that 🤡

[Reginald 13,841]

3 minutes ago, FfFfFfFF said:

Vulnicura has a score of 87 and Vespertine a 88 (in a time when critics were way harsher). NFR has a 87 too.

Vespertine  the power it has.... *shivers* what a breathtaking album

 

On topic:  we have to stan a little 

 

[ChromatiGa 467]

3 minutes ago, Monster7 said:

If AH id above 80 then BBTM and Starboy should be there too but hey congratulations

Starboy is his album with the most fillers though. It was about five tracks too long. That affects the album imo

[FfFfFfFF 56,283]

Just now, Aussie said:

Yeah but who’s surprised? He is one of the critics “darlings” isn’t he? Has he ever had a low score on Metacritic?

His more recent albums got ok scores

My Dear Melancholy, - 63

Starboy - 67

Kissland - 65

His earlier mixtapes were indeed acclaimed with 80+ scores though.

[Jose P 23,341]

7 minutes ago, ChromatiGa said:

Oh my god, here we go with the fckin seXiSmE.

It’s called cohesiveness! It’s a body of a work, not a collection of singles.

While I do agree with the acclaim After Hours has been getting, I do think it’s strange that none of Gaga’s albums has received that high of a score on Metacritic. And I wouldn’t say her albums are just a collection of singles, with the exception of maybe The Fame and Joanne. 

[dllcll 2,101]

yup 

[littlepotter 75,147]

3 minutes ago, FfFfFfFF said:

Vulnicura has a score of 87 and Vespertine a 88 (in a time when critics were way harsher). NFR has a 87 too.

Which is why I only used "every single" to refer to Gaga  

5 minutes ago, ChromatiGa said:

Oh my god, here we go with the fckin seXiSmE.

It’s called cohesiveness! It’s a body of a work, not a collection of singles.

The fact that women have it harder in the industry is not a myth. It's not my opinion. It's a fact. I get that you hate PoLiTiCaL cOrReCtNeSs but this isn't the case.

It's cohesive, and I didn't like it, and that's my opinion. I'm glad you liked it, enjoy streaming it and don't worry too much about what others think 

[BleepBloop 10,316]

His best album, no doubt

[FfFfFfFF 56,283]

1 minute ago, Reginald said:

Vespertine  the power it has.... *shivers* what a breathtaking album

Its score is mind-blowing compared to how low scores generally were in the 2000s. Also, Unison is a piece of art.

[ChromatiGa 467]

Just now, Jose P said:

While I do agree with the acclaim After Hours has been getting, I do think it’s unfair that none of Gaga’s albums has received that high of a score on Metacritic. And I wouldn’t say her albums are just a collection of singles, with the exception of maybe The Fame and Joanne. 

I agree some albums deserve higher scores but we shouldn’t diminish After Hour or even bring this up... just celebrate him.

[FfFfFfFF 56,283]

Not me getting that controversial hit thread when I was expecting it the least.