The Weeknd – Beauty Behind the Madness

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Artist: The Weeknd

Title: Beauty Behind the Madness

Year: 2015

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1. Real Life (3:43)
2. Losers (4:41)
3. Tell Your Friends (5:34)
4. Often (4:09)
5. The Hills (4:02)
6. Acquainted (5:48)
7. Can't Feel My Face (3:33)
8. Shameless (4:13)
9. Earned It (Fifty Shades Of Grey) (4:37)
10. In The Night (3:55)
11. As You Are (5:40)
12. Dark Times (4:20)
13. Prisoner (4:34)
14. Angel (6:17)

Review

The Weeknd's sophomore gem, 'Beauty Behind the Madness,' dropped in 2015, showcasing a bold leap into the pop mainstream while holding tight to his gritty, alternative R&B vibes. With heavy hitters like Labrinth, Ed Sheeran, and Lana Del Rey guesting, the album's got that star power punch and a seamless blend of disco, funk, soul, art rock, blues, and trap, all echoing MJ’s legendary touch from 'Thriller' and 'Bad.' Abel’s signature dark introspection still seeps through tracks, as he navigates themes of love, success, loneliness, and self-loathing with finesse.

This album didn’t just make noise, it caused a seismic shift. Debuting at number one on the Billboard 200 and camping there for three weeks straight, it birthed chart-topping bangers like 'The Hills' and 'Can't Feel My Face.' By the end of 2015, it clocked in as the tenth best-selling album worldwide, movin' 1.5 million copies. Grammy nods came knocking, and it snagged Best Urban Contemporary Album in 2016. Critics couldn't help but applaud his smooth transition blending pop vibrancy with his introspective darkness. 'Beauty Behind the Madness' is a testament to The Weeknd’s evolving artistry and cemented his status as a powerhouse in the game. - Jayden