2. After Hours

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The Weeknd has broken his hiatus and released his fourth studio album “After Hours” which showed a new side of The Weeknd that brought fans closer.

For the fans that missed the “Trilogy” type of sound from The Weeknd, those wishes have come true. The singer told an emotional story through this project that captured the audience instantly.

The intro “Alone again” created an energy filled with deep lyrics and a classic Abel sound. The song set the tone for the album being able to take fans on an emotional ride that many people can relate to.

With songs such as Alone again, Scared to Live, Snowchild and Escape from LA the story of finding inner peace within yourself is being told throughout this album.

With 22 songs, three bonus tracks included The Weeknd told a story of losing love, regained confidence and vulnerability which created a different outlook on who he is as an artist.

This album is recommended for someone who ripped off the layers of not truly owning themselves and is ready to find who they are. The Weeknd created an album filled with nostalgic beats, relatable lyrics and melancholy feelings.

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