The Weeknd – After Hours

After Hours is the fourth studio album by Canadian singer-songwriter The Weeknd, released on March 20, 2020, by XO and Republic Records. Primarily produced by The Weeknd, it features a variety of producers, including DaHeala, Illangelo, Max Martin, Metro Boomin, and OPN, most of whom the Weeknd had worked with previously. Thematically, After Hours explores promiscuity, overindulgence, and self-loathing. Music journalists have noted the album as an artistic reinvention for The Weeknd, with the introduction of new wave and dream pop influences. After Hours was supported by four singles: “Heartless”, “Blinding Lights”, “In Your Eyes”, and “Save Your Tears”, three of which reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100. The title track was released as a promotional single. In March 2020, After Hours broke the record for the most global pre-adds in Apple Music history, with over 1.02 million users. The album received generally positive reviews; some critics named it the Weeknd’s best work. It debuted atop the Billboard 200, marking the Weeknd’s fourth number-one album in the US, and stayed atop the chart for four consecutive weeks. It also reached the top spot in 20 other countries, including Canada and the United Kingdom. As of March 2021, the album is certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America.

2xLP
Label: XO
Cat. 602508818400