With a heavy drench of 80s new wave and synthpop sheen. The Weeknd rellies heavily on the merger of retro sounds and contemporary R&B, Trap. However, this focus on production does not impede the quality of the songs but rather makes them, for the most part, simpler and more digestible (not that the Weeknd ever was that Avantgarde in his song compositions). The songs are for the most part could be described as nocturnal synthpop, though The Weeknd still makes sure to include slower more airy R&B tracks that sometimes fall flat with the occasional, wispy, hushed vocals. I never found The Weeknd's voice to be the most compelling thing about him but with the support of the instrumentals and the simple, catchy song structures, After Hours succeeds the botched synth-pop attempt that was his previous album Starboy. A lot of worthwhile tracks.Best Tracks: Too Late, Hardest To Love*, Scared To Live, Heartless*, Faith*, Blinding Lights*, In Your Eyes*, Save Your Tears, After Hours
B+
Night Vibes/Alternative R&B/Synth-pop
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