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Music Review: The Weeknd’s latest offering most raw, thoughtful

The Weeknd performing at the SuperBowl in Tampa this past February. Credit: Tribune Media

by HUDA KHAN
Contributor

With hits such as “Starboy”, “Blinding Lights”, and “Save Your Tears,” it is no surprise that The Weeknd’s music has seen so much success. His latest album, Dawn FM is no exception, debuting at #65 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.

As usual, many of the songs on the album discuss love. Singer-songwriter, The Weeknd, also points out his flaws and the mistakes he makes when it comes to love. He points out his lovers’ failed attempts at saving him. For example, in the song “Less than Zero”, he sings “You tried your best with me, I know”. And in the song “Sacrifice”, The Weeknd says “Uh, every time you try to fix me I know you’ll never find that missing piece”.

But the Weeknd does not only discuss tales of love and heartbreak in this album. He includes the track “A Tale by Quincy,” narrated by renowned music producer, Quincy Jones, who delves into saddening memories of his childhood. .

Comedian and actor Jim Carrey contributes narration, and rap musicians, Tyler, the Creator and Lil Wayne are featured as well.

For fans of the 32-year-old Canadian artist (born Abel Makkonen Tesfaye), Dawn FM is a groundbreaking album that deserves recognition for its brilliance. It is the Weeknd’s rawest, most thoughtful, and perhaps one of his greatest albums yet.

For those who want to see The Weeknd in concert, tickets are still available for his July show in Detroit at Ford Field.

Weeknd performs in concert at Ford Field in Detroit in July.