Sonically the tracks elements are pieced together perfectly, from the strange sound effects filling the gaps to the gorgeous synthetic pads it just keeps getting better. Their vocal tones are a match made in heaven, two artists who are not afraid to bend the rules but know how far to push it. Surprisingly the second feature on this album with Lana del Rey is actually listed as an interlude, at under 2 minutes it is still an absolute masterpiece. True Colours brings the tempo back down again with a sweet half time beat, it also features some very cleverly pitched backing vocals that add a lot of depth to another impressive song. Secrets however moved back towards this 80’s pop influence that is beginning to take over his sound, the slide guitar elements and slick tom rolls make for an irresistibly catchy listen. Rockin’ shows similarities to the popular I Can’t Feel My Face but this time it is much less disco and a little more Disclosure, the sexy house stabs and bass certainly do the trick, fans of Breach and Andreya Triana’s 2013 hit single Everything You Never Had will surely approve. The much softer accompaniment still has plenty of weight but holds back just enough to let the fantastic vocals shine. Reminder is up next and is the first glimmer of a classic The Weeknd hit, this one brings him into full R&B mode showing off with his usual onslaught of perfect melody and harmony writing. False Alarm is next and it jacks the tempo up considerably to a 80’s pop beat, the throwback style mixed with EDM elements end up with some untidy moments. Party Monster is a colder offering which once again tells stories of his drug filled past, the trap style production suits the much darker subject matter ‘woke up by a girl I don’t even know her name’. The album’s title track starts this off with a decent collaboration with french dance music wizards Daft Punk, his vocal performance is as good as ever but if anything the melodies seem all too familiar. With just a quick look at the track list and artists featured it is clear to see that he shows no sign of slowing down, Daft Punk, Lana Del Rey and Kendrick Lamar all play a part in telling this chapter of Abel’s story. Singles such as I Can’t Feel My Face and The Hills were both extremely well received, both showing polar opposite styles that he manages to pull off with ease. Abel Tesfaye, aka The Weeknd, has blessed his fans with a new 18 track album – it is his third release which follows on from the worldwide success of last year’s ‘Beauty Behind The Madness’.
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