• Record Label: Republic
  • Release Date: Jan 7, 2022
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8.9

Universal acclaim- based on 1131 Ratings

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  1. Jan 7, 2022
    10
    An absolute beauty. Abel has experimented with 80s sound in After Hours, and has mastered it in Dawn FM. Album of the year.
  2. Jul 13, 2022
    8
    Addicted to this for 3 months, that's how good the album is. Almost every single song in this album is my fav, i could call it a masterpiece for this generation.
  3. Jan 7, 2022
    10
    His album cures my heart and ears..! Out of time and less than zero is legendary. I love its concept and level of completion. It will be my favorite album of weeknd
    His voice, his lyrics is totally amazing. And some skits and narrations was good. I hope you guys to listen to DAWN FM and enjoy it. Thanks weeknd
  4. Jan 7, 2022
    9
    The Weeknd presents: Dawn FM; a depiction of his journey through judgement day and the purging of his sins. This 80s inspired, synth-enriched, Michael Jackson-esque radio concept album provides a different sound to its predecessor After Hours, offering easier listening to a wider audience.

    The opening track Dawn FM offers a calming, angelic introduction for the masterpiece to come,
    The Weeknd presents: Dawn FM; a depiction of his journey through judgement day and the purging of his sins. This 80s inspired, synth-enriched, Michael Jackson-esque radio concept album provides a different sound to its predecessor After Hours, offering easier listening to a wider audience.

    The opening track Dawn FM offers a calming, angelic introduction for the masterpiece to come, supported by Jim Carrey's soothing narration. Sacrifice was an instant classic for me, and the stand-out song of the album so far. Fuelled by a catchy guitar riff reminiscent of Michael Jackson's "Wanna be Startin' Somethin'," Sacrifice shows an opposite demeanour to the character in The Weeknd's previous album "After Hours."

    Paired with the talents of OPN, Quincy Jones, Max Martin & others, Dawn FM provides a well-polished repentance journey, courtesy of The Weeknd's exceptional vocal talent and production skill. No doubt this remarkable album improves his already impressive discography, banding OG XO fans and newer listeners together for an incredible musical story.
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  5. Jan 8, 2022
    10
    Dawn FM is hands down of the best pop albums of this generation. The concept, the transitions, the songs....everything was sooo perfect.
  6. Jan 7, 2022
    7
    Um álbum sólido e com músicas pop oitentistas que combinam muito bem com a voz do Abel, a ideia da rádio é criativa e acredito que a voz do Jim Carrey fez a experiência ser ainda mais interessante. Não acho que o álbum tenha conseguido superar o anterior (After Hours), ele não trás muita inovação se comparado com aquilo que já nos foi apresentado nos trabalhos anteriores do Abel também.Um álbum sólido e com músicas pop oitentistas que combinam muito bem com a voz do Abel, a ideia da rádio é criativa e acredito que a voz do Jim Carrey fez a experiência ser ainda mais interessante. Não acho que o álbum tenha conseguido superar o anterior (After Hours), ele não trás muita inovação se comparado com aquilo que já nos foi apresentado nos trabalhos anteriores do Abel também. Não fiquei muito animado com as participações , não acho que Lil Wayne acrescentou muito coisa no universo de Dawn FM e não acho que ele tenha sido a melhor escolha pra cantar com Abel, tendo em vista de que ele não canta muito bem. Pontos altos do álbum pra mim: Gasoline, Sacrifice (parece um thriller pt.2), best friends/is there someone else?. Pontos baixos: I heard you're married; embora tenha gostado da voz do The Weeknd nessa, não curti muito a letra e a participação do Lil Wayne Expand
  7. Jan 7, 2022
    10
    The sounds are deep and mature, you can't find an album like that so easy, without a doubt a great job by the weeknd
  8. Jan 7, 2022
    10
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  9. Jan 7, 2022
    10
    the bestttt album of this year already , so good and enjoyable , you all should try it
  10. Jan 7, 2022
    8
    Dawn FM delivers exquisite transitions, an amazing and sophisticated production with the keyboard beckings and feelts taking us to the nightclubs of the 80s; what a work! Sounds really fancy.
    Tip: listen by phone.
  11. Jan 7, 2022
    10
    Album of the year. I loved this album so much. The project as a whole is so cohesive you EXPERIENCE this music. It’s not like any song really sticks out as THE HIT, but the whole project is just so flawless
  12. Jan 7, 2022
    10
    Sin duda, uno de sus mejores albumes hasta la fecha, tiene una produccion increible, todas las canciones son una maravilla, sin duda el album del año.
  13. Jan 7, 2022
    10
    Loving the album. I wasnt expecting much but it blew me away. All tracks are bangers!
  14. Jan 7, 2022
    10
    This is probably the best listening experience I had with an album. Everything about the listening experience was amazing. The opening track “Gasoline” had jarring vocals that made the track feel experimental and the interludes and little breaks throughout the album gave it a different type of experience. Best first listen of all time.
  15. Jan 7, 2022
    10
    another masterpiece by the greatest of all time. no one else could’ve made this. abel always out does himself
  16. Jan 7, 2022
    9
    An unprecedented style of today's music. The Weeknd took us on a journey of different musical eras while still capturing the sorrowful lyrics he is known for. Definitely an album everyone can enjoy!
  17. Jan 7, 2022
    9
    Es uno de sus mejores álbum, esta top 1 en más de 90 países. Es el mejor artista
  18. Jan 7, 2022
    9
    I see myself on a highway listening to this album, at times I feel an outrun vibe.
  19. Jan 7, 2022
    10
    It is the best mixture of 80s music with modern trend. The creative mind of Abel has actually made this album more mysterious. The lyrics of each and every song is deep and meaningful. It actually makes us to cry and to dance at same time. The adrenaline rush can be felt while listening to this album. The production quality, The vocals of Abel, The narration of Jim Carrey, Candy colourefIt is the best mixture of 80s music with modern trend. The creative mind of Abel has actually made this album more mysterious. The lyrics of each and every song is deep and meaningful. It actually makes us to cry and to dance at same time. The adrenaline rush can be felt while listening to this album. The production quality, The vocals of Abel, The narration of Jim Carrey, Candy colouref theme, each and everything in this album is marvelous ! Expand
  20. Jan 7, 2022
    10
    Me sinto dentro de um carro viajando direto para os anos 90, é tão psicodélico e sexy. Danço com os sintetizadores, parece que estou escutando músicas do Michael Jackson, QUE INCRÍVEL!!!
  21. Jan 7, 2022
    10
    Top 3 on The Weeknd's best albums definitely.
    Abel did a great job here, I loved the radio concept and the sound of each song is so relaxing and enjoyable for anyone who can listen to it.

    What a life to be XO.
  22. Jan 7, 2022
    10
    Insano,coeso,imersivo,um dos melhores trabalhos do abel até o presente momento
  23. Jan 7, 2022
    10
    The new era. A new direction. And definitely a project thats spittin faiyyaa
  24. Jan 7, 2022
    10
    Not giving This 10/10 out of blue.
    Music, vocals, lyrics, production, album style like if you’re listening to a radio station on your way to your destination (intensive creativity and ideology) yet one of the most important but thought to be negligible is the transition between songs. Didn’t mention videoclips/movies or series “as i like to call it when it’s from this guy” because they’ll
    Not giving This 10/10 out of blue.
    Music, vocals, lyrics, production, album style like if you’re listening to a radio station on your way to your destination (intensive creativity and ideology) yet one of the most important but thought to be negligible is the transition between songs. Didn’t mention videoclips/movies or series “as i like to call it when it’s from this guy” because they’ll be on the way But i can guarantee that they’ll on the same level or higher of AfterHours era.
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  25. Jan 7, 2022
    10
    I was afraid it won't be as good as after hours, but it might be even better!!! Very nice melodies, good transition, the album continues the story of the weeknd in his journey with love, very nice 80s music, he nailed the radio thing, shifting between different types of music. Great lyrics, great beats, great album but most of all, great artist.
  26. Jan 7, 2022
    10
    La mejor obra de abel (The weeknd) sin duda será uno de los mejores álbum del 2022 y de su carrera, cabe resaltar la mejor canción de su álbum que para mi es Less than zero... Te amo the weeknd
  27. Jan 7, 2022
    10
    Com certeza é o álbum mais coeso que ele já fez, nunca decepciona em nada carass
  28. Jan 7, 2022
    10
    a great 80s pop album that makes us all dance to every song, this album creates a whole new universe of the weeknd, every track is flawless so my score of 10
  29. Jan 7, 2022
    10
    Hi! I loved the album. I was excited to see your concert but you canceled them.
  30. Jan 7, 2022
    10
    Great continuation from After Hours. Sonically beautiful and poppy with a darker theme embedded. One of The Weeknd’s best work in my opinion!!!!!!!
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88

Universal acclaim - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 24
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  1. Jan 24, 2022
    80
    It's invigorating, vulnerable and, at times, uncomfortably raw.
  2. Jan 18, 2022
    80
    Musically, Dawn FM mirrors Tesfaye’s disquiet, its buffed electronic sheen ruptured by moments of discord, as when ballad Starry Eyes teeters on the brink of implosion. It’s a state that Tesfaye seems to relish, with often stunning results.
  3. Jan 14, 2022
    76
    The Canadian megastar avoids the pitfalls of cheap, nostalgia bait by earnestly repurposing and breathing life into deep cuts from a bygone era.