Dawn FM is The Weeknd's older self essentially warning his younger self to slow down with the fame and everything that comes with is (the rush). Also admitting regrets and telling his younger self to do better. Jumping back, older self is stuck in Purgatory and he has to review all his mistakes. It's phenomenal when you know how it pieces together. The more you listen, the clearer it becomes. It's crazy how this mimics how After Hours was initially viewed versus how it was later understood throughout the week.
I hthink all of the music videos are gonna show the younger version of him growing older in the space between life and the afterlife, it’ll be like a loop we’re the younger version ignores the older one
- that’s not it, basically in short imagine you are dead going to heaven in a car and the radio is playing this station and it narrates a story of regrets and failures and in the end Jim tells you how to transition to heaven. Even The Weeknd said this.
@@trilljj Yeah, I think my opinion still stands of the message on the radio itself. And yeas I agree with you, I had that same opinion at first. I'm still trying to put it into perspective. Usually the end of each song is exactly what your theory is saying and then when the song play, you hear abel's lice experiences. Btw do you think the next album is Afterlife? It was mentioned a lot (on the radio) about "the Afterlife"
I enjoyed this album I had high expectations and it is solid. The production on this album was almost perfect and his vocals were very good. Imo i preferred after hours but this is still a very good album
Yeah you probably prefer After Hours cuz it’s way better 😂 However I’m really enjoying Dawn FM too, but it’s hard for me to compare anything to After Hours
@@phillippoggi8080 Both with the weeknd he always is looking for the best producers, Kavinsky, Daft Punk, Gesaffelstein and now OPN. Name 4 better producers and Ill die waiting
I’m still on the fence of gasoline, my only other complaint is I wish Abel took “Every Angel is Terrifying” somewhere else, the production on that was insane
If the music videos and the short film will be as good as during AH it's on par or even better than AH for me. First Listen during the stream was a bit weird but DAMN, second listen was absolutely insane. Unbelievable that he created something competing with AH.
I can see why Abel took so long with this album he wants to make you feel like your tuning into a radio station and it feels like one big song with all the dope transitions it’s just so good
This album was great. After the first listen I just thought it was pretty good but once I listened to it the second time I thought it was great. It’s definitely gonna grow on people as they listen to it more
The influences by Michael Jackson and Daft Punk are palpable all throughout the album and the production was so on point. He is always looking for ways to improve, there's no artist like him.
An album that every song grows more you listen, listen to it a few times. So many bangers. I think its tighter, and more matured than After Hours songwriting wise.
this album is the weeknds most innovative and creative album yet, the sound and theme of the album were executed almost perfectly. Imo i still prefer after hours but this album was an amazing follow up.
Absolutely incredible to see his growth over the years. This album is the perfect follow up to After Hours and the best way to start the year, another great review from the boys🌅
The concept of this album reminded me a lot of Queens of the Stone Age- Songs for the Deaf, with all the songs being set on the radio. But this album went much deeper in message and philosophy.
This album felt like riding a car through space as your radio turns into the ghost of the weeknd singing to you in the passenger seat as your adventure continues
I said this in another comment but this album was such an amazing listen all the way through. May favorite song is definitely out of time. Wow. the lyrics on that song and the beats and music is just so smooth. On a side note, as a huge fan of daft punk, I wish they hadn’t broke up because this music is right up their alley and I think daft punk would’ve made such an incredible feature or production. Just a thought. But overall and absolutely outstanding album
I agree would've been great to hear Daft Punk on this album. Starboy & I Feel It Coming have amazing production! But there's many tracks on DawnFM comparable tbh
I agree with everything you guys said in this video as the review… expect for the production. You guys praised the production so much and then rated it amazing instead of perfect and that was both of your guys favourite part or feeling of the album. Other than that. This album is truly solid. Can’t wait to see where else he goes with this and his future performances.
Album is amazing and The Weeknd completely destroyed that song with Tyler. Tyler wasn’t that special on it but The Weeknd’s part on that song was great.
Such a cohesive experience that inflicts the right emotions through immaculate production and intricate and provoking concepts. Amazing. Also I’m looking forward to a possible third part of what seems like a death;ignorance/purgatory;acceptance/heaven trilogy
Album in one word: "Acceptance" That outro really was just the perfect summary of the journey. "If your phantom regret hasn't let it go yet then you may not have died in the way that you must all specters are haunted by their own lack of trust"
I seriously don't think any other artist is going to be able to top this masterpiece!!! Max Martin and Swedish House Mafia are legends and perfectionists so I knew the production was going to be flawless!! And his smooth flawless transitions into the next song. This album is to help you evolve to our full Pneuma!! This is beyond perfection!!!
I have the album on repeat! Only thing I’m disappointed is “Every Angel is Terrifying” not being an actual song. The intro with those vocals is MAGIC. I would’ve loved a song followed by it.
My favorite vocal performances on this album were in Every Angel is Terrifying and Phantom Regret by Jim and I wish they were developed into actual tracks because his vocals were incredible on those
I relate to Abel a lot (besides being rich) also as a new fan this was my first Weeknd project that I listened to all the way through and I was impressed ( I mostly stick with rap/hiphop)
you should definitely listen to trilogy to see which style you prefer. Trilogy is his most praised work from his core fans, but he keeps evolving and improving his artistry every time
@@melosivitch I've listened to all of his works and I think Kiss Land is slightly better than Trilogy but that's mainly bc I love the song Tears in the Rain so much. Overall tho all of his music is so amazing and chock full of hits and classics.
@@rajmandalam6506 Kiss Land is incredible too... never gets recognition. Tears in the Rain, Pretty, Adaptation, Kiss Land, Belong to the World, etc... the list goes on. Some of his best transitions, atmosphere, and lyrics are on that album. Deserves way more recognition.
People listen to the album once and say it’s mid, take time and let the music sit with you. Your opinion may change later. I’ll say this though, I love the overall experience of the album. He did a good job of tying each song together which makes it feel very cohesive.
Still early but this is my favorite project from the weekend IMO his best work. Amazing production, vocals, concept, it really had it all great way to start the year now we just need the Kendrick drop
Amazing review! I totally agree!! The song that may stand out for mainstream could be less than zero and out of time🔥🔥🔥 This stadium tour will be selling out crazy and I can’t wait to go!!! LETS GO XO
My question after listening to this album is, is this considered something of a sister album to After Hours, or perhaps is there a third album after this that creates a perfect trilogy? Edit: Literally the next day after making this comment Abel announced this was a trilogy.
Third album is coming it's a part of trilogy (Abel confirmed it) After hours is part one mortal state Dawn fm is purgatory And maybe in 3rd he will go heaven or well After life might be the name of third on (rumours)
My review to this album… I gotta say, it is so good! It’s definitely not After Hours for sure but I don’t think Abel was trying to compete with that particular album. I believe that this album can stand on its own two feet without comparisons being played into it. It has some really good songs and some mediocre ones (like any album). Some song’s endings have such beautiful flow and connectivity between songs that it makes you want to listen to the next tune in the album. I also thoroughly enjoyed the featured guests in the album. They all played incredible roles in creating this masterpiece. Jim Carrey being the “HOST” of the radio station, DAWN FM, was a really unique inquiry to the album and added a sense of realism as if you were listening to an actual radio broadcast. Overalll, a very beautiful, unique and intriguing album by The Weekend. It’s been a long while since I’ve been able to resonate with an album and I feel like this album defines my last 2 years perfectly well.
Was After Hours really that amazing?? I'm definitely not saying it's bad but I feel like Dawn FM definitely matches After Hours in terms of quality and I think both albums are prob tied for 3rd best behind Kiss Land and Trilogy
Really disappointed me on first listen, but I really like it after a few more listens. I’ve had Sacrifice on loop all day, it’s really the only thing keeping me happy today 😂
I see the fact that he's old on the cover as an indication of 2 things 1. How much he has suffered in his life, noted in all of his previous records, resulting in accelerated tiredness and destruction of his body and mind 2. He has come to die (this was referenced all over his work and after hours, but mostly in until I bleed out). Abel has said in an interview that this is supposed to be a purgatory state and the radio is the background. I'm sure he will keep experimenting with his sound, and I was amazed at the direction that he took. He takes every genre to the next level. I'm the happiest fan in the world!
To add to what you are saying..I can take the "Radio Reference" similiar to what they did with MJ the day he passed away..they literally played all his hits on Radios for a week straight..TheWeeknd seems to realized that onces he dies they gonna play all his songs on the Radio to remember him..which is kinda sad if you ask me
Somebody has said that it’s a reference to Phantom Regret, where Jim Carrey said “Heavens for those who let go of regret, and you have to wait here when you’re not all there yet” The Weeknd can’t let go of his regret, so he has to stay in this purgatory forever, yet still he holds on to his regret
I think the features were picked perfectly because Tyler and Wayne are both EXCELLENT story tellers of this generation. I think the only thing missing was Kendrick Lamar, but honestly, that would be a little too expected and redundant.
This album will be easy for new fans to understand I knew what the whole album was about. A thing I also notice is that Jim Carry in Dawn FM (Song) he tells the listener how long it’s gonna be yea you can go to the bottom to see but for people that don’t will figure it out.
It is not growing on my with all honesty. I think it is getting positive reviews due to the recency hype bias, but in the long run it will be a forgotten album... 4/10 for me (not trying to offend anyone, just my opinion)
Damn, seeing this comments makes me feel bad...been a fan even before Trilogy was Trilogy but for me this ain't it. Only song I enjoy is "Is there someone else?". This is not the one (for me).
Do you guys have a public playlist so the fans can listen to what yall are listening to? Would be pretty cool, like a Nfr spotify account for playlist and songs
This my first time actually listening to the weekends project. I will said this good album. The only reason I listen to this project because I want to step out of my comfort zone.
It was a dope play through the first time, I already love Gasoline, How do I make you love me, Don’t break my heart! 🔥🔥🔥 so just having those lets me know when I listen to it all the way thru again, it’s gonna be dope prolly💯💯
Dawn FM is a collection of love poems from Old Age Abel to a Female Caretaker in the Old Age Home. Firstly this album is a fucking masterpiece!!! Secondly I’ve realized that the whole concept of the project is a relationship between old abel and a female presences who seems to be a caretaker
Yes!!! It's him essentially warning his younger self to slow down with the fame and everything that comes with is (the rush). Also admitting regrets and telling his younger self to do better. Jumping back, older self is stuck in Purgatory and he has to review all his mistakes. It's phenomenal when you know how it pieces together.
@@shakaj1525 Bro just look at the track list. Gasoline gave it away from me. It’s clearly about an old drugged up man in an old age home presumably with a budding relationship with someone else. Then we get HOW DO I MAKE YOU LOVE ME, SACRIFICES, OUT OF TIME. Bro the titles are telling a story of its own. In BEST FRIENDS the caretaker says she’ll agree to have sex with old abel but he better not catch feelings which he already has. Abel then asks Is There Someone Else as he feels the relationship is fading. He then pleads with her Don’t Break My Heart. Then Abel’s finds out in Heard You’re Married that there is someone else and he says he hates that he has to share her. Then He concludes that he knows he’ll never be enough for her in Less Than Zero This album is a musical journey😭😭
Literally the only track I wasn't a fan of was the second track but HOLY SHIT this just goes to show Abel's ability to push boundaries cannot go unnoticed.
Genuinely think Tory Lanez did a great job on his latest project for hitting that 80’s sound as well. Was surprisingly a great listen and worth a listen boys
you music reviewers have influence over your listeners. y’all gotta start giving the weeknd his flowers as one of the greatest and most talented artists to ever walk this planet along with having basically a perfect catelog in comparison to some of the other best catelogs ever. i’m every aspect of music making you can be good at. the weeknd is not only phenomenal but leagues and bounds ahead of almost every artist and the only artists that do certain things better lack in other things that the weeknd happens to be phenomenal at. consistency great at every. writing on the level as some of the best hophop writers ever with one of the best and most distinguishable voices in the industry
i say this because not enough people are acknowledging how this dude is basically undistputedly on the mount rushmore of music in general all genres. and if anyone wants to argue i promise the weeknd can clear anyone when you talk about EVERYTHING they bring to the table. even people like kanye mj and prince
My biggest complaint is didn’t find any huge hits that The Weeknd usually has on his albums (Blinding Lights, The Hills etc.). I wonder if I’m just missing something.
The album is my favorite Weeeknd album of all time and I've been listening to The Weeknd since he was still "Drake's Friend" (who made half of Drake's Take Care album) and he was just being covered by the blogs when they were still relevant. Anyone remember 2 Dope Boys? Anyone remember what Tyler said to 2 Dope Boys? (and all the other blogs at the time). Anyways I liked House of Balloons and I've enjoyed many of the albums at the time of release since the trilogy. After Hours is the album that was most visceral to me in a long time with it's atmosphere and bizarre Fear & Loathing story and visuals. So with this album I didn't think Abel would top himself but he did. I feel like this is the best album of 2K22 already in the way that when DONDA dropped it immediately became my favorite album of 2K21 (and life) but JC. How do you make heaven? I like the You gotta BE Heaven to SEE Heaven or whatever. I think he likely drew a lot of inspiration from 80s and movie endings especially Disney movie and roller coaster ride song endings. There are little bits of Disney all over this album but it's got so many influences from DAFT PUNK to OneohetrixPointNever to as if Michael Jackson grew up and wasn't messed up with little kids but had matured passed that of a grade schooler and made some other choices that led him down a hard road in fame and solitude yet this album feels THE MOST HUMAN and also the most BLISSFUL to me. I think people will either have it click with them or not and for me this was like a Dark Side of the Moon type experience that is very rare in the way it enters my head and makes me feel like I just got lit without taking drugs. I felt like I was rolling in love on this album and it's amazing. I went in with LOW expectations and came out with my head lit up and my hair blown back from the shock of how much this album got me floated.
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i love how it does an incredible way of mimicking an actual radio station. This is an album to last a decade.
Yeah the vibe was spot on, felt like I was floating in some of the songs.
One of The Weeknd’s best in your opinion?
@@NFRPodcast def top 5, better than bbtm in my opinion so yeah i guess so
No lie. This is a classic. ruclips.net/video/pWSvEFvH47k/видео.html
@@NFRPodcastoh definitely, not a pass at his older stuff as that is still great but the after hours and dawn fm run is the best in this decade.
Dawn FM is The Weeknd's older self essentially warning his younger self to slow down with the fame and everything that comes with is (the rush).
Also admitting regrets and telling his younger self to do better.
Jumping back, older self is stuck in Purgatory and he has to review all his mistakes.
It's phenomenal when you know how it pieces together.
The more you listen, the clearer it becomes.
It's crazy how this mimics how After Hours was initially viewed versus how it was later understood throughout the week.
I hthink all of the music videos are gonna show the younger version of him growing older in the space between life and the afterlife, it’ll be like a loop we’re the younger version ignores the older one
- that’s not it, basically in short imagine you are dead going to heaven in a car and the radio is playing this station and it narrates a story of regrets and failures and in the end Jim tells you how to transition to heaven. Even The Weeknd said this.
@@trilljj Yeah, I think my opinion still stands of the message on the radio itself.
And yeas I agree with you, I had that same opinion at first. I'm still trying to put it into perspective. Usually the end of each song is exactly what your theory is saying and then when the song play, you hear abel's lice experiences.
Btw do you think the next album is Afterlife?
It was mentioned a lot (on the radio) about "the Afterlife"
Hope you enjoyed our review🙏
I enjoyed this album I had high expectations and it is solid. The production on this album was almost perfect and his vocals were very good. Imo i preferred after hours but this is still a very good album
Oneohtrix Point Never is an insane avant garde electronic artist. He produced the album.
Yeah you probably prefer After Hours cuz it’s way better 😂 However I’m really enjoying Dawn FM too, but it’s hard for me to compare anything to After Hours
i agree
Agreed. After Hours > Dawn FM
@@phillippoggi8080 Both with the weeknd he always is looking for the best producers, Kavinsky, Daft Punk, Gesaffelstein and now OPN. Name 4 better producers and Ill die waiting
I’m still on the fence of gasoline, my only other complaint is I wish Abel took “Every Angel is Terrifying” somewhere else, the production on that was insane
What has you on the fence about Gasoline? 🤔 one of our favorites!
@@NFRPodcast definitely the voice affect
@@juancarlosb9781 haha same it ruined the song completely
@@nileriver i love it lol
@@nileriver it reminded me of Depeche Mode a bit.
If the music videos and the short film will be as good as during AH it's on par or even better than AH for me. First Listen during the stream was a bit weird but DAMN, second listen was absolutely insane. Unbelievable that he created something competing with AH.
I agree. The livestream had a weird vibe to it imo. But after I listened to it on Spotify a few times, I really fell in love with this album too :)
I can see why Abel took so long with this album he wants to make you feel like your tuning into a radio station and it feels like one big song with all the dope transitions it’s just so good
Also the previous album is still doing so good with many songs still charting
@@jelle5859 well yea I love AH but I have a feeling sacrifice will top save your tear I don’t know about blinding lights
@@The_Snxowchild one of the most streamed songs ever, will be very hard to beat
Took so long? It’s only been two years since AH…
Took so long it's only been 2 years that's nothing
the album is so good, I love how he made it sound like an actual radio station.
This album was great. After the first listen I just thought it was pretty good but once I listened to it the second time I thought it was great. It’s definitely gonna grow on people as they listen to it more
What I’m saying this album is so incredibly underrated
Not going to lie, whoever made the beautiful outlining of the albums on this channel deserves all the love. Fucking amazing IMO
Appreciate you Tommy🙏
The influences by Michael Jackson and Daft Punk are palpable all throughout the album and the production was so on point. He is always looking for ways to improve, there's no artist like him.
This album shouldn’t be compared to after hours, it’s a masterpiece on its own
Masterpiece lol
It should be compared, and not particularly favourably
After Hours>>
@@KT-qx1tk yes but this album is still incredible
You can’t compare them cause they’re on the same level
An album that every song grows more you listen, listen to it a few times. So many bangers. I think its tighter, and more matured than After Hours songwriting wise.
this album is the weeknds most innovative and creative album yet, the sound and theme of the album were executed almost perfectly. Imo i still prefer after hours but this album was an amazing follow up.
Nothing innovative on this album whatsover. A bunch of generic radio disco songs ripped straight from the 80s.
Gasoline is a master piece! Can’t believe he did actually did that. Blew me away!
Absolutely incredible to see his growth over the years. This album is the perfect follow up to After Hours and the best way to start the year, another great review from the boys🌅
love your guys’ reviews. Always high quality and right after the release. Good shit , y’all are def my favorite music content creators
The concept of this album reminded me a lot of Queens of the Stone Age- Songs for the Deaf, with all the songs being set on the radio. But this album went much deeper in message and philosophy.
This album felt like riding a car through space as your radio turns into the ghost of the weeknd singing to you in the passenger seat as your adventure continues
🔥🔥
This album is incredible
You know it
This album was amazing, absolutely transcendent feeling while listening. I loved it, really fucked with it, no skips.
I said this in another comment but this album was such an amazing listen all the way through. May favorite song is definitely out of time. Wow. the lyrics on that song and the beats and music is just so smooth. On a side note, as a huge fan of daft punk, I wish they hadn’t broke up because this music is right up their alley and I think daft punk would’ve made such an incredible feature or production. Just a thought. But overall and absolutely outstanding album
I agree would've been great to hear Daft Punk on this album. Starboy & I Feel It Coming have amazing production! But there's many tracks on DawnFM comparable tbh
I agree with everything you guys said in this video as the review… expect for the production. You guys praised the production so much and then rated it amazing instead of perfect and that was both of your guys favourite part or feeling of the album. Other than that. This album is truly solid. Can’t wait to see where else he goes with this and his future performances.
Album is amazing and The Weeknd completely destroyed that song with Tyler. Tyler wasn’t that special on it but The Weeknd’s part on that song was great.
Such a cohesive experience that inflicts the right emotions through immaculate production and intricate and provoking concepts. Amazing.
Also I’m looking forward to a possible third part of what seems like a death;ignorance/purgatory;acceptance/heaven trilogy
Damn right 💯
Did The Weeknd just claim AOTY not even a week into 2022? What a legend.
Been waiting for this review to drop 🔥 The Weeknd is simply amazing & his voice is so soothing ! Great album
His voice is really powerful! Glad you liked it
Such an awesome review! This podcast is insane and unmatched.
❤️❤️
not his best and not his worst album so happy it droped couldn't wait another day
I think it’s about 3rd maybe 4th in his discography but that’s just because his discography is so amazing
Starboy is his best work. Followed by Beauty Behind The Madness
@@ZCB_ I got trilogy first followed by after hours.
AOTY for now!
What is The Weeknd's worst album??
incredible album, amazing production, the Weeknd definitely delivered
the features were unnecessary apart for Jim Carrey
8.5-9/10 for sure
This album definitely lived up the expectations for me 🔥love the Weeknd's older more darker sound, but his new stuff is just as good imo
Album in one word: "Acceptance"
That outro really was just the perfect summary of the journey.
"If your phantom regret hasn't let it go yet
then you may not have died in the way that you must
all specters are haunted by their own lack of trust"
I seriously don't think any other artist is going to be able to top this masterpiece!!! Max Martin and Swedish House Mafia are legends and perfectionists so I knew the production was going to be flawless!! And his smooth flawless transitions into the next song. This album is to help you evolve to our full Pneuma!! This is beyond perfection!!!
Great review, can really tell you listened to this album deeply, another classic album IMO, gonna age very well
I have the album on repeat! Only thing I’m disappointed is “Every Angel is Terrifying” not being an actual song. The intro with those vocals is MAGIC. I would’ve loved a song followed by it.
My favorite vocal performances on this album were in Every Angel is Terrifying and Phantom Regret by Jim and I wish they were developed into actual tracks because his vocals were incredible on those
3 months later and it got even better
finally someone appreciated the synths
I relate to Abel a lot (besides being rich) also as a new fan this was my first Weeknd project that I listened to all the way through and I was impressed ( I mostly stick with rap/hiphop)
you should definitely listen to trilogy to see which style you prefer. Trilogy is his most praised work from his core fans, but he keeps evolving and improving his artistry every time
@@melosivitch thx
@@melosivitch I've listened to all of his works and I think Kiss Land is slightly better than Trilogy but that's mainly bc I love the song Tears in the Rain so much. Overall tho all of his music is so amazing and chock full of hits and classics.
@@rajmandalam6506 Kiss Land is incredible too... never gets recognition. Tears in the Rain, Pretty, Adaptation, Kiss Land, Belong to the World, etc... the list goes on. Some of his best transitions, atmosphere, and lyrics are on that album. Deserves way more recognition.
The album gets better with every listen.
People listen to the album once and say it’s mid, take time and let the music sit with you. Your opinion may change later. I’ll say this though, I love the overall experience of the album. He did a good job of tying each song together which makes it feel very cohesive.
The best thing about the Weeknd is he will release the music videos for span of the year and maybe some remixes like he did for after hours
And during the after hours era suddenly decided to release the try me video for some reason lol
I loved this album. Totally was encapsulated by the soundscape and radio vibe. Amazing album to start the year with
Loved the album, has continued to grow on me. Especially with the production and messages.
This album is truly an incredible way to start the new year with. I think this album is 🔥🔥
Another cool fact. On Here we go again those oooohs are done by Bruce Johnston (who is a member of The Beach Boys
Smoked a bunch of weed before listening and it was absolutely insane, especially the intro.
Still early but this is my favorite project from the weekend IMO his best work. Amazing production, vocals, concept, it really had it all great way to start the year now we just need the Kendrick drop
Couldn't wait for this. Nfr FL
Much love Vessel you’re a day 1 OG🙏
Finally an album I’m not disappointed by
Amazing review! I totally agree!! The song that may stand out for mainstream could be less than zero and out of time🔥🔥🔥 This stadium tour will be selling out crazy and I can’t wait to go!!! LETS GO XO
My question after listening to this album is, is this considered something of a sister album to After Hours, or perhaps is there a third album after this that creates a perfect trilogy?
Edit: Literally the next day after making this comment Abel announced this was a trilogy.
Third album is coming it's a part of trilogy (Abel confirmed it)
After hours is part one mortal state
Dawn fm is purgatory
And maybe in 3rd he will go heaven or well
After life might be the name of third on (rumours)
@@prayagkaurav5856 either that or heaven or Las Vegas
@@kelllsss2534 I'd be interested to see if the third albums ends in a way to where it circles back into After Hours. So the entire trilogy is a loop.
After 1 Week i have to say that this might be better than After Hours. Atleast its like Crack or something, i have to Listen to it. So addicted
My review to this album…
I gotta say, it is so good! It’s definitely not After Hours for sure but I don’t think Abel was trying to compete with that particular album. I believe that this album can stand on its own two feet without comparisons being played into it. It has some really good songs and some mediocre ones (like any album). Some song’s endings have such beautiful flow and connectivity between songs that it makes you want to listen to the next tune in the album. I also thoroughly enjoyed the featured guests in the album. They all played incredible roles in creating this masterpiece. Jim Carrey being the “HOST” of the radio station, DAWN FM, was a really unique inquiry to the album and added a sense of realism as if you were listening to an actual radio broadcast. Overalll, a very beautiful, unique and intriguing album by The Weekend. It’s been a long while since I’ve been able to resonate with an album and I feel like this album defines my last 2 years perfectly well.
Was After Hours really that amazing?? I'm definitely not saying it's bad but I feel like Dawn FM definitely matches After Hours in terms of quality and I think both albums are prob tied for 3rd best behind Kiss Land and Trilogy
Really disappointed me on first listen, but I really like it after a few more listens. I’ve had Sacrifice on loop all day, it’s really the only thing keeping me happy today 😂
Is there someone else is the best song on the entire album
In my opinion, "less than zero" is the best song in the album by far.
@@jameshaskell2723 I agree actually, I was just already having a bad day, that would’ve made it worse for me 😂 Sacrifice is the best dancey song
@@Wolfforthetrolls I wouldn’t say it is, but my favorite isn’t actually Sacrifice, it’s Less Than Zero
The radio vibe is like how daft punk homework was , it’s defo Inspired
I see the fact that he's old on the cover as an indication of 2 things 1. How much he has suffered in his life, noted in all of his previous records, resulting in accelerated tiredness and destruction of his body and mind 2. He has come to die (this was referenced all over his work and after hours, but mostly in until I bleed out). Abel has said in an interview that this is supposed to be a purgatory state and the radio is the background. I'm sure he will keep experimenting with his sound, and I was amazed at the direction that he took. He takes every genre to the next level. I'm the happiest fan in the world!
To add to what you are saying..I can take the "Radio Reference" similiar to what they did with MJ the day he passed away..they literally played all his hits on Radios for a week straight..TheWeeknd seems to realized that onces he dies they gonna play all his songs on the Radio to remember him..which is kinda sad if you ask me
@@WAJU4 That's so interesting, I think you're right. Thank you for sharing!
Somebody has said that it’s a reference to Phantom Regret, where Jim Carrey said “Heavens for those who let go of regret, and you have to wait here when you’re not all there yet”
The Weeknd can’t let go of his regret, so he has to stay in this purgatory forever, yet still he holds on to his regret
I still can't believe how he matched the album with After Hours. W
I think the features were picked perfectly because Tyler and Wayne are both EXCELLENT story tellers of this generation. I think the only thing missing was Kendrick Lamar, but honestly, that would be a little too expected and redundant.
This album will be easy for new fans to understand I knew what the whole album was about. A thing I also notice is that Jim Carry in Dawn FM (Song) he tells the listener how long it’s gonna be yea you can go to the bottom to see but for people that don’t will figure it out.
Just like last night in the reaction stream this is a magical album and just like NFRs content it never misses
It is not growing on my with all honesty. I think it is getting positive reviews due to the recency hype bias, but in the long run it will be a forgotten album... 4/10 for me (not trying to offend anyone, just my opinion)
Everyone has their own opinions , but for me this is better than after hours , I don’t wanna comeback to AH anytime soon
Damn, seeing this comments makes me feel bad...been a fan even before Trilogy was Trilogy but for me this ain't it. Only song I enjoy is "Is there someone else?". This is not the one (for me).
Is gasoline a reference to 80s bands like Depeche Mode, New Order etc
Def sounds similar. Dope asf since I grew up with those bands because of my parents
Can you guys do ranking for The Weeknd's albums
We’re due for a deep dive into his catalog!
@@NFRPodcast Good Luck with the Trilogy
hey you guys should add your favourite songs at the end of the album review it would be nice to see which songs you vibe to and why
Yes 🙌
NFR fans be waitin for this one
Thanks for being here Snoop
Do you guys have a public playlist so the fans can listen to what yall are listening to? Would be pretty cool, like a Nfr spotify account for playlist and songs
Here we go again -> best friends -> is there someone else is one of the greatest sequences in an album I’ve ever heard
Shit you can even throw Starry Eyed in there
Ayyy you guys used to bump Swedish House Mafia! I feel related to lol
I really enjoyed your review guys.
second half of this album really hit on first listen 🔥🔥🔥
This my first time actually listening to the weekends project. I will said this good album. The only reason I listen to this project because I want to step out of my comfort zone.
You guys are amazing
It was a dope play through the first time, I already love Gasoline, How do I make you love me, Don’t break my heart! 🔥🔥🔥 so just having those lets me know when I listen to it all the way thru again, it’s gonna be dope prolly💯💯
Dawn FM is a collection of love poems from Old Age Abel to a Female Caretaker in the Old Age Home.
Firstly this album is a fucking masterpiece!!!
Secondly I’ve realized that the whole concept of the project is a relationship between old abel and a female presences who seems to be a caretaker
Wow interesting perspective might be on point
Yes!!! It's him essentially warning his younger self to slow down with the fame and everything that comes with is (the rush).
Also admitting regrets and telling his younger self to do better.
Jumping back, older self is stuck in Purgatory and he has to review all his mistakes.
It's phenomenal when you know how it pieces together.
@@shakaj1525 Bro just look at the track list. Gasoline gave it away from me. It’s clearly about an old drugged up man in an old age home presumably with a budding relationship with someone else. Then we get HOW DO I MAKE YOU LOVE ME, SACRIFICES, OUT OF TIME.
Bro the titles are telling a story of its own.
In BEST FRIENDS the caretaker says she’ll agree to have sex with old abel but he better not catch feelings which he already has.
Abel then asks Is There Someone Else as he feels the relationship is fading. He then pleads with her Don’t Break My Heart.
Then Abel’s finds out in Heard You’re Married that there is someone else and he says he hates that he has to share her.
Then He concludes that he knows he’ll never be enough for her in Less Than Zero
This album is a musical journey😭😭
Literally the only track I wasn't a fan of was the second track but HOLY SHIT this just goes to show Abel's ability to push boundaries cannot go unnoticed.
It grew on me quickly, give it a shot!
He doesn't miss this was beautiful
patiently waiting on the gunna review
I listen to it twice it gotten better I love this
Honestly never been the biggest weeknd fan but I think this is my favorite out of everything. Probably an unpopular opinion.
Genuinely think Tory Lanez did a great job on his latest project for hitting that 80’s sound as well. Was surprisingly a great listen and worth a listen boys
lived up to the hype it got, dawn fm is a 10/10
you music reviewers have influence over your listeners. y’all gotta start giving the weeknd his flowers as one of the greatest and most talented artists to ever walk this planet along with having basically a perfect catelog in comparison to some of the other best catelogs ever. i’m every aspect of music making you can be good at. the weeknd is not only phenomenal but leagues and bounds ahead of almost every artist and the only artists that do certain things better lack in other things that the weeknd happens to be phenomenal at. consistency great at every. writing on the level as some of the best hophop writers ever with one of the best and most distinguishable voices in the industry
i say this because not enough people are acknowledging how this dude is basically undistputedly on the mount rushmore of music in general all genres. and if anyone wants to argue i promise the weeknd can clear anyone when you talk about EVERYTHING they bring to the table. even people like kanye mj and prince
Weeknd can't miss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Dope album
Favorite Weeknd album?
@@NFRPodcast Trilogy
there’s no way he might’ve just topped after hours ….. AOTY week one of 22?!
Very possible!
Gasoline and Sacrifice are two of the best songs he's ever put out.
My biggest complaint is didn’t find any huge hits that The Weeknd usually has on his albums (Blinding Lights, The Hills etc.). I wonder if I’m just missing something.
The album is my favorite Weeeknd album of all time and I've been listening to The Weeknd since he was still "Drake's Friend" (who made half of Drake's Take Care album) and he was just being covered by the blogs when they were still relevant. Anyone remember 2 Dope Boys? Anyone remember what Tyler said to 2 Dope Boys? (and all the other blogs at the time). Anyways I liked House of Balloons and I've enjoyed many of the albums at the time of release since the trilogy. After Hours is the album that was most visceral to me in a long time with it's atmosphere and bizarre Fear & Loathing story and visuals. So with this album I didn't think Abel would top himself but he did. I feel like this is the best album of 2K22 already in the way that when DONDA dropped it immediately became my favorite album of 2K21 (and life) but JC. How do you make heaven? I like the You gotta BE Heaven to SEE Heaven or whatever. I think he likely drew a lot of inspiration from 80s and movie endings especially Disney movie and roller coaster ride song endings. There are little bits of Disney all over this album but it's got so many influences from DAFT PUNK to OneohetrixPointNever to as if Michael Jackson grew up and wasn't messed up with little kids but had matured passed that of a grade schooler and made some other choices that led him down a hard road in fame and solitude yet this album feels THE MOST HUMAN and also the most BLISSFUL to me. I think people will either have it click with them or not and for me this was like a Dark Side of the Moon type experience that is very rare in the way it enters my head and makes me feel like I just got lit without taking drugs. I felt like I was rolling in love on this album and it's amazing. I went in with LOW expectations and came out with my head lit up and my hair blown back from the shock of how much this album got me floated.
This album is different mate, it's special, it grows on you.
I didn't love after hours, but I can't get enough of this
His pitch on gasoline reminds me of Freddie Mercury
That’s a really good take!
Got a lot of Dave Gahan from Depeche Mode vibes on Gasoline vocals wise 👌
the weeknd discography ranking?!?!
The album was perfect that’s all I can really say about it
ENJOY GUYS, HAPPY NEW YEAR❤️
It’s also pretty genius imo that the album is called Dawn fm and most of the tracks are radio hits.
We need a WEEKND ALBUMS RANKED!
AOTY for sure, but if Kendrick drops...