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The Weeknd - Rolling Stone
Artist: The Weeknd
Producer: Doc Mckinney and Illangelo
Album: Trilogy
Label: Universal Republic
“How does it fe-e-el, to be on your own? With no direction home? A complete unknown?” I can’t say I know the answer firsthand, but I do have a pretty good idea of how it sounds; with respect to Bob Dylan, The Weeknd is about as accurate an aural depiction of alienation and loss as listeners could ask for. Here, the T-dot crooner channels the narcotically hazy vibes of his Booth debut, The Morning, into acoustic-ballad format. Over Doc McKinney and IllAngelo‘s spare, reverb-drenched fingerpicking (with occasional percussion and ambient synth accents), the singer exhibits some characteristically haunted, haunting vocals, clinging to the memory of a girl he knows is going to leave like others before her. Unsurprisingly for those familiar with his work, the artist is gonna need some chemical assistance to deal with the pain. As he puts it, “I’ma keep on smoking till I can’t hit another note.” Regardless, Weeknd finishes this mournful cut in strong form – or have I got it twisted? Those who agree with my assessment can expect plenty more quality material on The Weeknd’s Thursday LP, scheduled for a late-summer release.
This song first appeared on the
R&B / Pop Chart
on June 6, 2011
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| Posted on Jun 01, 2011 |
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Good song. Love the subject and production. Just great vocals.
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| Posted on Jun 01, 2011 |
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The Weeknd and Frank Ocean are taking R&B in a way that I'm liking.
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Happy to see one of my other favorite artist on here. The Weeknd's Mixtape "House of Balloons" made me an instant fan. . .Had to post this one on my blog/website as soon as I got my hands on it almost a week ago ;) R&B's future is def lookin brighter . .
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The man has a bright future in this industry. Canada is on a roll right now haha.
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this guy is looking to be successful. i like it
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This song is incredible!
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Wowzer!
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I did The Weeknd's work, he usually delivers very well...3.5
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| Posted on Jun 01, 2011 |
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Great production. Great vocals. Those seem to be a common theme in The Weeknd's music. So far, I have liked everything he has released. this young, quality talent is definitely gonna do big things.
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| Posted on Jun 01, 2011 |
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It's like the Emperors New Clothes with this dude...I don't get what people are seeing. His voice is pretty annoying, and his subject matter is the same every time. Yall talk like he's the second coming. I'm not convinced.
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spectacular!
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| Posted on Jun 02, 2011 |
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dope shit
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| Posted on Jun 02, 2011 |
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First listen to The Weekend dudes got a soothing voice.....I like...3.5
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| Posted on Jun 02, 2011 |
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Agree with Paul McGee here. Both Weeknd and Frank Ocean are on the rise.
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| Posted on Jun 03, 2011 |
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This is the first time I've heard The Weeknd. I have been hearing his name pop up on several occasions. I like it a lot. Very different.
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| Posted on Jun 03, 2011 |
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damn I like this-"I got u" on this one!!
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| Posted on Jun 03, 2011 |
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dangdatdj,like this all day -this could be just what R/B needs!!
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| Posted on Jun 06, 2011 |
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the weeknd, as more people find out about him is going to set the the world on fire..everything this man does is good.. OVOXO till we overdose !!
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| Posted on Jun 06, 2011 |
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Wow, how can you hate on this? This reminds me of the first time I heard trey Songz on 'Can't help but wait' and blew me away. This blew me away.
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| Posted on Jun 06, 2011 |
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SeXy DOPE---> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrF-rr9MS38&feature=player_embedded
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| Posted on Jun 07, 2011 |
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I can't wait for the Thursday LP, I've had House of Balloons on constant repeat for the last 2 weeks. Dude is crazy talented, he's got a big future ahead of him
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| Posted on Jun 08, 2011 |
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He is honestly my favorite artist right now. Unreal. So talented and a beautiful. Cant wait to see him grow.
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| Posted on Jun 09, 2011 |
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stunning voice tone he has. production's fresh and neat. like it all
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| Posted on Jun 09, 2011 |
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In a Genre of his own - Melodic Seduction! The Future of R&B! You can tell Drizzy was influenced by this guy. Not his Best song but still is a cut. Gonna be a tough critic after hearing "High for This" & "Wicked Games" that were mind blowing! One of my new favorite Artists.
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Smooth vocals and sick production. "Yea I kno I got my issues.. why you think I f**kin flo?" I'm feelin these lyrics right now.
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| Posted on Jun 23, 2011 |
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finally something fresh & original
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i got you..... ohhhhhhhhhh i got youuu
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I think this might be the second track I heard from The Weeknd but I played this on repeat for weeks.. I knew it was love. haha just kidding but I love his vocals. They are really smooth and even without the beat this song would still be amazing. I like the trickling rain sound it adds a nice touch
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