I am so jealous your dad gets to experience this for the first time. This mixtape was an out of body experience for me, and literally changed me as a person.
you cant compare the weeknd’s early music to anything bc he actually was the start of the genre “Dark R&B” which has influenced a lot of new contemporary artists, it’s amazing.
It's not all that different to Michael Jackson right? Just slowed down a bit... more industrial elements. But yeah... influential for sure. It's hard to know where genre's begin and end sometimes.
@@halfalligator6518 what inspired the weeknd’s was actually michael jackson and his music but the weeknd shows more raw talent in his earlier stuff w a hint of mj, you hear more mj sounding music in his newest album Dawn FM and ofc his cover of Dirty Diana called D.D. He Began Dark R&B as the genre with his amazing trilogy and how he puts his dark life story into a dark, slow sounding ambience which makes it Dark R&B. nowadays it’s mostly put into play w like “toxic lover” music put into that dark ambience sounding music
House of Balloons is a masterpiece from beginning to end. Absolute BANGERS back to back to back. Abel really started his career with a really really powerful project. Few artists maintained their discography as legendary, clean and diverse as The Weeknd. PERIOD
@@vVincent. there's few samples missing in the trilogy. He himself tweeted that recently. It's remastered to make it sound sharpened. It lacks the rawness unlike the original mixtapes
It's crazy that he and his team made this at 20 years old. I remember when I was fresh out of high school summer 2011 and I heard this mixtape. I knew he'd be one of the biggest musicians ever. Your dad hit it right on the nose
This is definitely gonna be hot take for you but I’ve never really like loft music, it’s always sounded too weird for me, like weeknds flow, the beat the sampling just felt so off to me. It’s probably the only song I’d maybe consider bad
I've personally never been a big fan of What You Need, I think his vocals are pretty weak on it. That being said this album is pretty raw and probably adds to the appeal for a lot of people.
This album is a 10/10 and ABSOLUTELY changed my life, so cool to see Kevin react to it for the first time! Wicked games is one of my favorite songs of all time 💯
The Knowing does not get nearly enough of the love it should. I’m so happy you guys finally got around to this. Seeing Kevin fall even more in love with Abel’s voice makes me uber happy!
Crazy to think that they haven't reacted to My dear Melancholy. It has my favorite song on it ''i was never there''. I really hope they do it in the future.
@@wasabiicatt yeah not mad at that take at all. Personally I prefer house of balloons as I think there are more standout tracks but echoes as a project overall actually might be better
The story of when Drake first heard the Weekend, in the pouring in some hotel parking lot is crazy. Then they linked on Take Care which was legendary, and both went on to become two of the biggest artists in the world
Used to come back to this channel every once in a while to see if they did House Of Balloons. Glad to see them finally reacting to this masterpiece of a mixtape
Damn I loved Kevin's reaction to Wicked Games, so authentic, just getting into the song and jamming, adding his own little riffs to it and stuff. Such a passionate dude. You guys rock, thanks for continuing to these videos!
@@kevinfromttthi Kevin!! Kevin please react to the rest of Trilogy like Thursday and Echos of Silence. believe it or not but it only gets better from here on out! Lol! Loved your reaction to House of Balloons! The Weeknd fans will be patiently waiting for the rest of Trilogy!! 🤗💯🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶
@@kevinfromtttI KEVIN and connor! Please continue with the Weeknd's Weeknd's Trilogy reactions. Thursday and Echoes of Silence plus the 3 bonus songs, (VALERIE, TWENTY EIGHT and TIL DAWN /HERE COMES THE SUN) THANKS GUYS 😊ONLY SPEAKING ON BEHALF OF THE XO FANDOM😅
all the dream pop samples - beach house, cocteau twins, happy house - make such a sad but beautiful backdrop to this mixtape, i always mix them in when i listen through trilogy
Being in College 2009 to 2012 and finding the Weeknd was one of the best feelings in the world and who ever hear this for the first time makes me so proud
The PArty and the after party is what got me into Beach House. Finding out Loft Music was a sample of Gila blew my mind. Shoutout to the Weeknd for not only releasing one of the best projects ive ever heard, but also for hipping me to a great band
It's so awe inspiring that The Weeknd was this person who was mysterious and unknown that dropped these influential mixtapes that had such vivid and dark lyrics, production and overall aesthetic. The fact that a decade later The Weeknd would become one of the biggest musicians in the world is proof of his talent. Huge inspiration for many and these mixtapes will continue to pass the test of time and highlight an era that would bring more success for him years to come, and he's just getting started.
@@ohv8550I prefer the Trilogy version of HoB WAY MORE because the mixing is so much better. Seriously. Get a pair of good headphones or speakers and play the og vs trilogy versions back to back. It’s especially noticeable if those speakers or headphones have good bass and clarity. THE ONLY part that is worse about the Trilogy versions is the lack of samples, but yeah. The OG versions are obviously great, it’d be impossible for a 10/10 album like this to not sound good, but the OG versions are a novelty. Trust me man. The Trilogy versions are soooo much cleaner and louder and just more enjoyable
@@HarveygregorxotwodThe Trilogy versions didn’t make any major changes besides removal of a few samples (that sucked tbh so i get if you prefer og versions) and all of the changes the Trilogy versions made were welcomed imo. Every song sounds clearer, louder, and just genuinely mixed better. It does lose some of the “amateur” fuzzy charm of the original, but it’s worth it for the bass and total clarity of the instrumentals & abel’s beautiful ass voice on the Trilogy versions. Seriously, grab a pair of good bassy headphones and listen to the trilogy and og versions of songs like Wicked Games and HoB/GtG back to back.
God I want you guys to do Kiss Land so bad, I feel like your dad of all people would be able to appreciate just how massive and cinematic that album is. Underrated masterpiece.
Lol its absolutely insane that your dad referenced Alfred Hitchcock "The Birds" right off the bat when he literally has a song named after that movie on the next mixtape. Wow.
Being In high school when these mixtapes came out…it’s something I really can’t even explain. I had broken up with my girl of 4 years my senior year, was finally free to try things I never could (drinking, drugs, talking to new people, really just seeing other sides of life for the first time) I can’t tell you how much these records influenced that, for better or worse. It was the sound track to my freedom and being who I wanted to be and making the mistakes that everyone needs to make.
this album, these songs are the reason i was obsessed with the weeknd when it dropped. it's his best project hands down. it cant get any better, he literally created his own genre and he's done it so well, his songs and his musical universal is simply captivating. this is abel at his best for me.
This is what got me into The Weeknd way back in 2011. At the time I don't think anyone knew how big he would become. But anyone who listened to him felt like they were part of this awesome club. Was good times.
i remember going to see drake in london back in 2014 and abel supported him. the whole arena was silent when he sang the morning and it was one of the most special experiences of my life, his voice really is something else. loved the vid as always lads
Remember first discovering The Weeknd on tumblr around 2011 or 2012 and it was unlike anything I’ve ever heard before, at the time no one knew what he looked like or who he was but he was everywhere for “the morning”. Absolutely incredible artist his music feels like waking up right when the sun comes up after a night of partying it’s nostalgic sort of
I think it’s so cool how everyone in the comments has their own favourite song from this album. My fav is high for this but it just shows how consistent and memorable it is
My favourites are What You Need, Loft Music, Coming Down and House of Balloons/GTG off this project alone. Cant wait for them to get into Thursday and Echos of Silence!
PLEASE DO EVERYONE A FAVOR, when you listen to echoes of silence, PLEASE DO NOT STOP in between tracks because the transitions are EXTREMELY important.
I’m so excited for whenever you guys do a The Weeknd album. He’s definitely an amazing artist and a massive influence on my own music production. Looking forward to watching another great video from you guys!
Within a few seconds of High For This, Kevin said it gave him the feeling of an Alfred Hitchcock film and I thought that was a cool observation because of how much Abel was inspired by horror filmmakers like Hitchcock and John Carpenter and that’s why so much of his earlier works (Trilogy & KissLand) feel/sound the way they do.
I remember back in 2011 I was listening to R&B on RUclips and "House of Balloons/Glass Table Girls" randomly came up as a recommended video... I was fucking blown away. It still find it crazy how this guy who was a mystery is now one of the biggest artists in the world.
this honestly felt like an early birthday present, thank you guys so much for this. i look forward to you guy’s finishing his discography and the bonus tracks 🫶
Hearing this mixtape 11 years ago was an amazing experience. Since hes exactly our age, and we were all doing all the same thing he was doing, he really painted a picture. From being one the few fans to actually give him a shot and watching him grow to now its incredible.
Now you have no choice but to continue with the trilogy.. Thursday and Echoes of Silence are each different but masterclasses without a doubt. Can’t wait
This project will always be one of the most special to me. It really helped me when I was in a terrible place. Truly don't know if I'm alive without it and I'm really happy Kevin got to hear this masterpiece I wish I could hear it for the first time again
house of balloons was a cultural reset when it came out - both the whole mixtape and hob / gtg song. i’ll argue that it’s in the top 3 of his whole discography and hob is his greatest song. i have to add that hearing the morning and wicked games at his concert this summer was the best thing ever
It’s honestly so cool watching someone listen to these songs for the first time and it makes me wish I could hear these for the first time aswell cuz they’re honestly perfection 😭😭
haven’t heard The Morning in a year coz i listened to it like 200-400 times last year, hearing it here gave me full body chills. aye thank u, nothing will top hearing this for the first time. luv yall 💜
This literally butts heads with my favorite albums of all time. The atmosphere, the beauty of these melodies, and the replay value are insane....to see that first reaction that I remember having was amazing.
I wish i could do this with my dad. I definitely got my dad into The Weeknd but I truly don't think my dad would be able to pick apart and appreciate it as much as this dad is able to. Absolutely love this. I hope we get a Dad Reacts to Kiss Land !!
man coming down has a special place in my heart. gives me goosebumps every time the beginning starts with the wind blowing and that dark cold soundscape
The balloons in the background are a really nice touch. Also I've been seeing Because The Internet vinyl in the background lately. Hope you guys react to that someday.
This for me was the peak of Abel’s music. Every damn song resonated with me so damn hard. I was in a very dark place at the time and I somehow felt heard. Like I wasn’t alone doing all that shit idk. This sound so fresh, dark and unique even 10 years after it release.
House Of Balloons / Glass Table Girls is by far one of my favorites, but i came to notice no one mentions the first part is a sample of Happy House by Siouxsie And The Banshees. Which makes the song even more legendary since he paid such a beautiful tribute :-)
So jealous your father gets to listen to this for the first time! Glad you guys appreciate the masterpiece that this is, and I'm looking forward to the rest of Trilogy
100% my favorite mixtape of all time, and a top 2 Weeknd project along with After Hours. It’s crazy that over a decade ago he released my favorite mixtape, and in 2022 he released a top 5 album of the year & has my song of the year with Creepin. One of the greatest of all time , so thankful for Abel
I have to say this reaction was awesome! Wicked games was the first ever Weeknd song I heard and I had the same reaction. Greatest trilogy of all time!
One of the greatest albums ever. i know Abel is proud of this project. You just had to be there in the XO timeline to understand the hype of this. Always feel an emotion with Coming Down & the hype of HOB/GTG
I’m absolutely thrilled with how far Abel has come and of course love the success for him, but man these mixtapes before he was known are untouchable. I loved listening to him 10 years ago when he was like a little secret. So much talent.
i never had a dad, but me and my mom always had these moments in the car where we just talk about the little intricacies of music. seeing your relationship together mixed with the nostalgia of the album, some of my favorite albums on the walls, the balloons, the time of year, everything… it was a recipe for a perfect video and i truly appreciate you both a lot, so thank you
Thank you so much for this! i was 18 when I first heard this album and now I'm sitting at 28 and it hits even harder that 10 years prior. GOAT of our generation
Dad’s reaction to the glass table girls transition literally gave me chills. I wish I knew even one person who felt the same way about his talent as I do 🤪
Shoutout to this Weeknd band , hope they make it bigger
Indie obscure underground hidden gem
for real, lets see where they are 11 years from now!
It's 2 guys. The other guys more of the producer. When this album was made anyway.
It's all speculation which I love
💀😂
You know their vocalist is really good
I am so jealous your dad gets to experience this for the first time. This mixtape was an out of body experience for me, and literally changed me as a person.
💯💯
The things I’d do to be able to listen for the first time again
This is why I love this channel. We get to feel that excitement again!
its not that deep bruh
I couldn’t agree more
you cant compare the weeknd’s early music to anything bc he actually was the start of the genre “Dark R&B” which has influenced a lot of new contemporary artists, it’s amazing.
It's not all that different to Michael Jackson right? Just slowed down a bit... more industrial elements. But yeah... influential for sure. It's hard to know where genre's begin and end sometimes.
@@halfalligator6518 what inspired the weeknd’s was actually michael jackson and his music but the weeknd shows more raw talent in his earlier stuff w a hint of mj, you hear more mj sounding music in his newest album Dawn FM and ofc his cover of Dirty Diana called D.D. He Began Dark R&B as the genre with his amazing trilogy and how he puts his dark life story into a dark, slow sounding ambience which makes it Dark R&B. nowadays it’s mostly put into play w like “toxic lover” music put into that dark ambience sounding music
He didn't start this genre. He popularized it.
@@sunmaw108 he definetely started this genre, he was the first to speak of such topics in such a dark ambiance vibe
he wasn't the start of dark r&B loooool
House of Balloons is a masterpiece from beginning to end. Absolute BANGERS back to back to back. Abel really started his career with a really really powerful project. Few artists maintained their discography as legendary, clean and diverse as The Weeknd. PERIOD
!!!
Its bonkers but not diverse mfer
@@beniben6759changed the music genre when it came out, there’s wasn’t anything like it at the time
Every The Weeknd album.
He had songs before HOB but nothing like this
House of Balloons / Glass Table Girls is undoubtedly one of Abel’s best songs
Yeah it’s great, I personally prefer the trilogy version though
@@killar1one whats the difference
and the morning
@@vVincent. there's few samples missing in the trilogy. He himself tweeted that recently. It's remastered to make it sound sharpened. It lacks the rawness unlike the original mixtapes
@@vVincent.it’s a little more touched up in the production side and less raw. I like the original mixtape version more.
It's crazy that he and his team made this at 20 years old. I remember when I was fresh out of high school summer 2011 and I heard this mixtape. I knew he'd be one of the biggest musicians ever. Your dad hit it right on the nose
At 19 years old with no money as well, absolutely crazy ( I think he was actually 20 because he says he is on Loft Music 😂)
@Barry 🇮🇪 true how'd I mess that up lol
Ik right he’s just one of the chosen ones.
@@francisco6969 had the right voice, the right experiences, met the right people at the right time. When skill meets luck, amazing things happen.
Ok Lebron James relax
The Morning is without a doubt The Weeknd's greatest song. Just a pure masterpiece
goated song fr one of my all time favorites
Definitely one of his best, can respect people saying it's his best tho! It's really flawless.
100%
the morning is just a classic even if you don't fw abel
My second favourite Abel's song behind After Hours.
The balloons in the background just makes this video even better
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I'm convinced this album doesn't include a bad song
This is definitely gonna be hot take for you but I’ve never really like loft music, it’s always sounded too weird for me, like weeknds flow, the beat the sampling just felt so off to me. It’s probably the only song I’d maybe consider bad
Not an album
@@craigt8432literally no difference bruh stfu
I've personally never been a big fan of What You Need, I think his vocals are pretty weak on it. That being said this album is pretty raw and probably adds to the appeal for a lot of people.
@@RYNO2511 the unreleased version of What you need is great IMO
The Party & After Party.. one of the greatest songs ever made.
Dude you ever fuck to that song? Its fireeeee
@@braxtonsmith1708lol we on the same hype 😂
I kinda feel Goofy on that Track. But Yeah. I respect your opinion.
@@braxtonsmith1708 bro if you’re a weeknd fan and you’ve never fucked to the second part I don’t know what to say 🤣🤣🤣
@@Harveygregorxotwod that’s what I’m saying bro when it’s slows down yk yk
Blows my mind he made all 3 projects in one calendar year at 20-21. Ridiculous. What a prodigious talent Abel is
Genuinely
*2011
@@matthewjames1728 He's talking about age
Also made them while homeless and basically using garage band to produce
it’s actually just one album though… just split into 3 eps. I love theWeeknd but that isn’t special at all 😭
Your dad's reaction to Wicked Games is PERFECT, that's exactly how everyone should react to that song it's brains blowing
You should check out neverender reacts. He has reacted to all of HOB just recently. His reactions is SO GOOD!💯
This album is a 10/10 and ABSOLUTELY changed my life, so cool to see Kevin react to it for the first time! Wicked games is one of my favorite songs of all time 💯
Listened to 14,000 minutes of this album this year😭🫶
@@liamlindsay1458 common W
How did it change your life
@@underatedhockey4148 after listening to this project for the first time I became a better person, I am happier and will never be the same.
The very first song I heard of the weeknd… I had no idea how that would change my life.
The Knowing does not get nearly enough of the love it should. I’m so happy you guys finally got around to this. Seeing Kevin fall even more in love with Abel’s voice makes me uber happy!
The Knowing is a masterpiece of a song alright
The knowing is phenomenal it shouldn’t exist, same with high for this and wicked games
Totally agree, the knowing is my favourite on the album and gives me goosebumps every time I listen to it
The knowing is top 3 Abel for me
FR thank you! The last third of the of the song is as good as anything I've ever heard.
33:44 “I am going to say it: one of the greatest voices in music.”
The reaction to the intro track for Echoes of Silence is going to be amazing.
YES OMG 😭😭😭
D.D Finna be crazy
You def gotta show your dad The Weeknd’s whole discography, he’ll love to see the progression
💯💯
Crazy to think that they haven't reacted to My dear Melancholy. It has my favorite song on it ''i was never there''. I really hope they do it in the future.
Can’t wait for a reaction to “Thursday”. If y’all are planning on completing the Trilogy be sure to listen to the bonus tracks for each project!!
Echoes > Thursday but both are amazing
@@Harveygregorxotwod nah THURSDAY slaps so hard bro
I think they do bonus track reactions on the patreon release
@@Harveygregorxotwod echoes is the best out of the 3 ngllll
@@wasabiicatt yeah not mad at that take at all. Personally I prefer house of balloons as I think there are more standout tracks but echoes as a project overall actually might be better
One of the most influential albums ever
Mixtape*
Is it really? Never heard of this one or the artist until blinding lights
@@MrBrax 😒 He's been making hits all along.
@@MrBrax thats just you tbh you living under a rock
@@MrBrax stop it haha
His earlier stuff is THE best. I would do anything to be able to listen to The Morning and Wicked Games for the first time again.
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The story of when Drake first heard the Weekend, in the pouring in some hotel parking lot is crazy. Then they linked on Take Care which was legendary, and both went on to become two of the biggest artists in the world
Weeknd* come on bro
Fckin autocorrect my bad man 😭
They just both so good how could the not make it
They didn’t just link on Take Care, The Weeknd wrote most of the songs on that album lol
@@dylankervin5034i hate this narrative, the Weeknd is credited on 4 out of the 20 something tracks Take Care has. less than 25% is not “most”
“You don’t know what’s in store” hits hard now. From 1st album to now
I know there is the noise ep which came out before this but the fact You don’t know what’s in store is his first words in music is just so iconic
@@Harveygregorxotwod yes I’m familiar. I didn’t think of that but yes very iconic.
@@Harveygregorxotwod YES
@@Harveygregorxotwod noise ep was never released, the producer leaked it
@@ScientificNotation34 I’m aware
Used to come back to this channel every once in a while to see if they did House Of Balloons. Glad to see them finally reacting to this masterpiece of a mixtape
Same haha
Me too I’m so excited
Yup, same
im conviced were living the same life
Dude same, laughed out loud when I saw they finally reacted
Album is honestly perfect. Not a single bad track. Some people don’t like Loft Music but me personally, I love it.
Loft music is one of my faves and my most listened to, along with Coming Down and The Fall off of Echoes of Silence 💯🔥🔥
Loft music is so fire wtf who doesn’t like it
@@SullyMHsome ppl don’t like it that much because the “weird beat and harmony”
The morning is literally a masterpiece up there with redbone… timeless track
The album that changed whole R&B genre for ever.
Been waiting for this one for a long time. What a game changer this album was
"it sounds like Alfred Hitchcock. I can already see the birds" wow that line is on point
Him not realizing how crazy insightful that observation was 😅🤯
Damn I loved Kevin's reaction to Wicked Games, so authentic, just getting into the song and jamming, adding his own little riffs to it and stuff. Such a passionate dude. You guys rock, thanks for continuing to these videos!
❤
@@kevinfromttthi Kevin!! Kevin please react to the rest of Trilogy like Thursday and Echos of Silence. believe it or not but it only gets better from here on out! Lol! Loved your reaction to House of Balloons!
The Weeknd fans will be patiently waiting for the rest of Trilogy!! 🤗💯🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶
@@angie-jo1mn Hey Angie! I for sure will be checking out the rest of the trilogy
@@kevinfromttt can't wait! Thursday use to be my #1! until I heard Echos Of Silence. Kevin is going to LOVE Thursday tho!
@@kevinfromtttI KEVIN and connor! Please continue with the Weeknd's Weeknd's Trilogy reactions. Thursday and Echoes of Silence plus the 3 bonus songs,
(VALERIE, TWENTY EIGHT and TIL DAWN /HERE COMES THE SUN)
THANKS GUYS 😊ONLY SPEAKING ON BEHALF OF THE XO FANDOM😅
all the dream pop samples - beach house, cocteau twins, happy house - make such a sad but beautiful backdrop to this mixtape, i always mix them in when i listen through trilogy
dream pop is amazing
Being in College 2009 to 2012 and finding the Weeknd was one of the best feelings in the world and who ever hear this for the first time makes me so proud
Same 💯
The PArty and the after party is what got me into Beach House. Finding out Loft Music was a sample of Gila blew my mind. Shoutout to the Weeknd for not only releasing one of the best projects ive ever heard, but also for hipping me to a great band
Literally in the same boat, Weeknd put me on to my fav band
Man this made me cry. He instantly understood everything we felt 2011. Nah I couldn’t comprehend what I heard my first listen to High for this
That edit of Kevin in the album cover on Twitter made me laugh hard as hell, so I couldn't wait to watch this one 😂
SAME. i was like “oh helll yeah this is gonna be good”
It's so awe inspiring that The Weeknd was this person who was mysterious and unknown that dropped these influential mixtapes that had such vivid and dark lyrics, production and overall aesthetic. The fact that a decade later The Weeknd would become one of the biggest musicians in the world is proof of his talent. Huge inspiration for many and these mixtapes will continue to pass the test of time and highlight an era that would bring more success for him years to come, and he's just getting started.
Kevin's enthusiasm throughout this video is infectious. Hadn't listened to this album in years. It sounds incredible and still fresh to this day.
This is the original version aswell💀
@@Harveygregorxotwodthe og version is the best version
@@ohv8550 that’s what I’m saying this is the og version when he had no record deal and it still sounds so fresh
@@ohv8550I prefer the Trilogy version of HoB WAY MORE because the mixing is so much better. Seriously. Get a pair of good headphones or speakers and play the og vs trilogy versions back to back. It’s especially noticeable if those speakers or headphones have good bass and clarity.
THE ONLY part that is worse about the Trilogy versions is the lack of samples, but yeah. The OG versions are obviously great, it’d be impossible for a 10/10 album like this to not sound good, but the OG versions are a novelty.
Trust me man. The Trilogy versions are soooo much cleaner and louder and just more enjoyable
@@HarveygregorxotwodThe Trilogy versions didn’t make any major changes besides removal of a few samples (that sucked tbh so i get if you prefer og versions) and all of the changes the Trilogy versions made were welcomed imo. Every song sounds clearer, louder, and just genuinely mixed better. It does lose some of the “amateur” fuzzy charm of the original, but it’s worth it for the bass and total clarity of the instrumentals & abel’s beautiful ass voice on the Trilogy versions.
Seriously, grab a pair of good bassy headphones and listen to the trilogy and og versions of songs like Wicked Games and HoB/GtG back to back.
God I want you guys to do Kiss Land so bad, I feel like your dad of all people would be able to appreciate just how massive and cinematic that album is. Underrated masterpiece.
So many ppl don't even know that his first album exists and it amazes me
YESSS
Lol its absolutely insane that your dad referenced Alfred Hitchcock "The Birds" right off the bat when he literally has a song named after that movie on the next mixtape. Wow.
I was wondering if anyone else picked up on this
i was about to comment this too! abel takes so much inspiration for his work from films, so i would love for them to notice this
That part came up while scrolling and came across your comment right after haha
was thinking the same thing! abel has such an open and creative mind when it comes to his work. its one of the reasons i love him so much.
I HOPE THEY SEE THIS COMMENTT
Being In high school when these mixtapes came out…it’s something I really can’t even explain. I had broken up with my girl of 4 years my senior year, was finally free to try things I never could (drinking, drugs, talking to new people, really just seeing other sides of life for the first time) I can’t tell you how much these records influenced that, for better or worse. It was the sound track to my freedom and being who I wanted to be and making the mistakes that everyone needs to make.
this album, these songs are the reason i was obsessed with the weeknd when it dropped. it's his best project hands down. it cant get any better, he literally created his own genre and he's done it so well, his songs and his musical universal is simply captivating. this is abel at his best for me.
This is what got me into The Weeknd way back in 2011. At the time I don't think anyone knew how big he would become. But anyone who listened to him felt like they were part of this awesome club. Was good times.
The only way I could listen to album was on RUclips with individual songs until I bought the CD lmao
hope y’all end up listening to the rest of trilogy 🙏🙏
i remember going to see drake in london back in 2014 and abel supported him. the whole arena was silent when he sang the morning and it was one of the most special experiences of my life, his voice really is something else. loved the vid as always lads
Remember first discovering The Weeknd on tumblr around 2011 or 2012 and it was unlike anything I’ve ever heard before, at the time no one knew what he looked like or who he was but he was everywhere for “the morning”. Absolutely incredible artist his music feels like waking up right when the sun comes up after a night of partying it’s nostalgic sort of
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this. man, i miss those days.
I think it’s so cool how everyone in the comments has their own favourite song from this album. My fav is high for this but it just shows how consistent and memorable it is
My favourites are What You Need, Loft Music, Coming Down and House of Balloons/GTG off this project alone.
Cant wait for them to get into Thursday and Echos of Silence!
Exactly. My favorite is The Knowing and I haven’t heard many people say that. But what a great album
This album is such a masterpiece front-to-back. The production, his voice, the harmony and melody, the lyrics.
The whole triology was incredible tbh but my favorite production of his is Kissland, I feel it goes under the radar compared to most of his other work
Kissland is great, it's kind of the black sheep of his discography in a way but I think it's one of his best
I feel like Kevin will really like kiss land
Kissland is superior frl
@@mailarobidoux1591 kiss land is better than Thursday but no way is it better than the other two
@@Harveygregorxotwod Kissland is his best song so i agree
PLEASE DO EVERYONE A FAVOR, when you listen to echoes of silence, PLEASE DO NOT STOP in between tracks because the transitions are EXTREMELY important.
Fckn agree and that has to be my most listened to mixtape too! All of Trilogy stays on repeat.
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Never in my life i thought this would happen. You're a brave man showing this album to your dad.
Thankfully he absolutely loved it!! 😄
I’m so excited for whenever you guys do a The Weeknd album. He’s definitely an amazing artist and a massive influence on my own music production. Looking forward to watching another great video from you guys!
They’ve done after hours and dawn fm before so it’s just bbtm, star boy, kissland and the rest of trilogy as well
Within a few seconds of High For This, Kevin said it gave him the feeling of an Alfred Hitchcock film and I thought that was a cool observation because of how much Abel was inspired by horror filmmakers like Hitchcock and John Carpenter and that’s why so much of his earlier works (Trilogy & KissLand) feel/sound the way they do.
I remember back in 2011 I was listening to R&B on RUclips and "House of Balloons/Glass Table Girls" randomly came up as a recommended video...
I was fucking blown away.
It still find it crazy how this guy who was a mystery is now one of the biggest artists in the world.
These 3 tapes are his best music, knew he’d go on to be a big star but never thought he’d be this big
He’s the goat
this honestly felt like an early birthday present, thank you guys so much for this. i look forward to you guy’s finishing his discography and the bonus tracks 🫶
I feel the same way
Seeing these 2 jam along to House of balloons has made my day
This mixtape made me fall in love with music, it made me feel emotions so intensely and deeply. I wish I could listen to it for the first time again 😭
Hearing this mixtape 11 years ago was an amazing experience. Since hes exactly our age, and we were all doing all the same thing he was doing, he really painted a picture. From being one the few fans to actually give him a shot and watching him grow to now its incredible.
Litt…same age here and deff spoke for us and voiced the lifestyle
That blues riff in the morning is one of the best ive ever heard. Ever since I heard it in 2011 havent been able to get it out of my head
It actually changed my life
LET’S GOOO. MY ALL TIME FAVORITE WEEKND PROJECT. 🎈🎈🎈
This mixtape completely changed the way I felt about music. I think I was 15 when I first heard it. So cool to see someone listen for the first time.
This is his best work,nothing like it.I’m a die hard weeknd fan and it still gives me chills every time I hear this album
100% my favourite era of The Weeknd🩸
Yep, the new stuff is trash
@@alexhall2308 Whoaaa Dawn FM and After Hours are still great. This just has a different feel
High for this still gives me chills
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Now you have no choice but to continue with the trilogy.. Thursday and Echoes of Silence are each different but masterclasses without a doubt. Can’t wait
🤗 yep and Kiss 💋Land after that💯💯
Happy Holidays everyone! XO
What a gift being able to see someone hear Wicked Games for the first time. I got so pumped seeing Kevin freak out at how good it is.
I USED TO PRAY FOR TIMES LIKE THIS
This project will always be one of the most special to me. It really helped me when I was in a terrible place. Truly don't know if I'm alive without it and I'm really happy Kevin got to hear this masterpiece I wish I could hear it for the first time again
house of balloons was a cultural reset when it came out - both the whole mixtape and hob / gtg song. i’ll argue that it’s in the top 3 of his whole discography and hob is his greatest song. i have to add that hearing the morning and wicked games at his concert this summer was the best thing ever
It’s honestly so cool watching someone listen to these songs for the first time and it makes me wish I could hear these for the first time aswell cuz they’re honestly perfection 😭😭
The Weeknd really is just a genius. I will always be in awe of what he has accomplished in his career. Def my favorite artist of all time
Your dad's reaction are evrything, I get the same reaction to Abel's music. This boy was destined for greatness.
update: I wrote this before your dad said the exact same thing... WOW
haven’t heard The Morning in a year coz i listened to it like 200-400 times last year, hearing it here gave me full body chills. aye thank u, nothing will top hearing this for the first time. luv yall 💜
THIS IS MY FAVOURITE ALBUM OF ALL TIME HOLY FUCK IM SO EXCITED FOR THIS VIDEO WORDS CANNOT DESCRIBE IT
Real
Most influential R&B album of the modern era. You can't even argue it.
This literally butts heads with my favorite albums of all time. The atmosphere, the beauty of these melodies, and the replay value are insane....to see that first reaction that I remember having was amazing.
Coming down will always be my favorite song of all time 🙌🏽
Was waiting so long for this reaction. House of Ballonos just does something to me every time I listen to it.
The Weeknd is incredible
I'm loving the balloons in the background! Very fitting ❤
Your pops is so lucky man, I wish I would listen to this album for the first time again ❤️
I wish i could do this with my dad. I definitely got my dad into The Weeknd but I truly don't think my dad would be able to pick apart and appreciate it as much as this dad is able to. Absolutely love this. I hope we get a Dad Reacts to Kiss Land !!
man coming down has a special place in my heart. gives me goosebumps every time the beginning starts with the wind blowing and that dark cold soundscape
💯💯
On god, so underrated
The balloons in the background are a really nice touch. Also I've been seeing Because The Internet vinyl in the background lately. Hope you guys react to that someday.
Absolutely mindblowing that Abel made this mixtape when he was 19/20 years old. One my top 10 projects of all time.
Plus he was homeless back then too. Crazy how far he has gotten in 11 years. Proud of the man :D
This for me was the peak of Abel’s music. Every damn song resonated with me so damn hard. I was in a very dark place at the time and I somehow felt heard. Like I wasn’t alone doing all that shit idk. This sound so fresh, dark and unique even 10 years after it release.
House of Balloons is still my fav project from the man
House Of Balloons / Glass Table Girls is by far one of my favorites, but i came to notice no one mentions the first part is a sample of Happy House by Siouxsie And The Banshees. Which makes the song even more legendary since he paid such a beautiful tribute :-)
So jealous your father gets to listen to this for the first time! Glad you guys appreciate the masterpiece that this is, and I'm looking forward to the rest of Trilogy
💯💯💯
100% my favorite mixtape of all time, and a top 2 Weeknd project along with After Hours. It’s crazy that over a decade ago he released my favorite mixtape, and in 2022 he released a top 5 album of the year & has my song of the year with Creepin. One of the greatest of all time , so thankful for Abel
wish I could listen to this album for the first time again!!
i love seeing people love all the weeknd’s projects because i just love him so much
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I have to say this reaction was awesome! Wicked games was the first ever Weeknd song I heard and I had the same reaction. Greatest trilogy of all time!
One of the greatest albums ever. i know Abel is proud of this project. You just had to be there in the XO timeline to understand the hype of this. Always feel an emotion with Coming Down & the hype of HOB/GTG
I’m absolutely thrilled with how far Abel has come and of course love the success for him, but man these mixtapes before he was known are untouchable. I loved listening to him 10 years ago when he was like a little secret. So much talent.
We need Daft Punk Discovery. Their best album and one of the best Dance/Electronic records of all time
i never had a dad, but me and my mom always had these moments in the car where we just talk about the little intricacies of music. seeing your relationship together mixed with the nostalgia of the album, some of my favorite albums on the walls, the balloons, the time of year, everything… it was a recipe for a perfect video and i truly appreciate you both a lot, so thank you
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I love the way they decorated the room with balloons, just to listen to the HOUSE OF BALLOONS. Shout out to my bros Kevin and Connor
Thank you so much for this! i was 18 when I first heard this album and now I'm sitting at 28 and it hits even harder that 10 years prior. GOAT of our generation
Dad’s reaction to the glass table girls transition literally gave me chills. I wish I knew even one person who felt the same way about his talent as I do 🤪
there’s so many songs dad would like that weren’t on this album, thanks for showing him this finally, love you dad XO
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respect for listening to the original mix of the mixtape with the samples
First song I ever heard from The Weeknd was “High For This” and my first thought was “yo who tf sounds like this?! This is amazing”
Easily my favorite album of all time