It's just like Abel has said. You really feel like you're stuck in a traffic or a never-ending tunnel and suddenly the radio changes to Dawn FM, a radio station which will finally lead you back into the light, help you out of this dark nightmare. Abel is a true genius. I can't wait for what he has in store with us, once we all have reached the "After Life".
Oh shit I just realized smth. After hours is him p dying. Believe it was suicide after his girl didn’t take him back in the after hours storyline. Then Dawn fm is him in the purgatory state leading to the after life and the last of this trilogy will be his vision of what the after life is.
@@michaelmentality Listen, you can dislike this album as much as you want, but for heaven's sake, spare everyone, who genuinely enjoy it, your bs. No one in this entire comment section asked for it, so what on earth are you doing here anyways
1:47 Dawn FM (Intro) 3:50 Gasoline 9:08 HDIMYLM 14:03 Take my Breath 23:28 Sacrifice 29:10 A Tale by Quincy 31:06 Out of Time 35:35 Here We Go Again 40:02 Best Friends 44:18 Is There Someone Else 48:52 Starry Eyes 52:33 EAIT 56:27 DBMH 1:00:28 I Heard You’re Married 1:05:43 Less Than Zero 1:11:26 Phantom Regret
This album is very much influenced by that 80’s sound especially in “gasoline”. Even his vocals have that deep tone. The synths, the vocals, the beats....I love it. I hope he continues this sound
I'll admit I didn't like the album at first, but listening to it more and more I've fallen more in love with it - especially listening to it all in one go 🤩
This is honestly one of my new comfort channel. Really feels like you're just chilling and listing to some cool tunes. It also helps me listen to music differently and appreciate the work and production of it.
I literally didn't even believe that it was him until I looked it up because I thought people were just joking because it's so hilarious and amazing that he's on the album 😅
Dawn FM is basically a transitional, story telling album where abel looks back at his past relationship and narrates it in every track. It needs a proper listen just to grab the whole story he's trying to share. I think this album is the next best thing from his catalogue only behind the trilogy. A fucking genius album!
The goal he had in mind with this is to be the radio station that is on, while stuck in traffic in purgatory. Which is basically the reason Jim Carey wraps it up with that amazing ass poem.
@@jaded6163 yeah, personally I believe the 3rd will be called “afterlife” which was the “product” in ad advertisement on Every Angel is Terrifying. He’s crazy good, I don’t believe any one else mainstream is at his level.
@@JoshFois i believe that'll be the epilogue to the trilogy. But i'm already dying to hear what direction he'll take sonically cause the whole 80's sounds he played on dawn fm is as good as it gets. I don't think he'll continue on that route,
@@jaded6163 knowing that this is a trilogy makes me so excited for after life or whatever it’s going to be called, im thinking what if it’s like choosing heaven or hell so it’s a mix of like happy sounding sounds like less than zero and that’s why it was the last song, as a preview, and the hell songs sound like trilogy? mix of both worlds on afterlife would be amazing imo
Your face when you realize it’s Jim Carey hahahaha… I think I fell in love 😅 I’m Canadian and he is our pride and joy. The album is a masterpiece. Great work as always xx
You mean you didn't realize that from the first time you open to listen for this new album with Jim Carey on it? WOW... And come to think of it. I didn't know Abel and Jim are canadians. Now I never knew before and that explains a lot about this Dawn FM album
i mean i kinda knew. one i knew they had a good relationship before this album came out i saw the tracklisting, rumored features, jims tweets everything, but i feel like i wouldve known in the first song thats him
Same here! I used to listen RnR albums from A to Z but lately I didn't... And with Dawn FM I'm doing it from the same day of its release! The entire album every day once or twice... Addicted, obsessed.
@@josepmariamarin4912 I will hit shuffle on anything but this album is just way better to listen to as it is intended with all the great transitions and the opener and closer!
Is anyone else feeling themselves become addicted to this album? I wake up humming the songs and play it at least 3 to 4 times a day. I'm obsessed! It keeps me dancing through the hardest time of my life, having lost my boyfriend in 2021. Maybe I think he's dancing right besides me sometimes...the album is that mesmerizing, especially regarding death. 🤷🏻♀️🧡🧡🧡
The fact that this is part of a trilogy, and the subtle hints like “commercial (free yourself) radio”, and later on in Every Angels is Terrifying there is a litteral advertisement, makes this album even better
@@michaelmentality Abel confirmed that After Hours and Dawn FM are the first two albums of a second trilogy. Stop acting like that word doesn’t exist outside of House of Balloons, Thursday, and Echoes of Silence just because you can’t stand any genre that isn’t R&B.
I really like Blake's reactions, it helps me a lot to listen to music in a different way, to pay attention to some special details that makes everything better in the song
This album gets better with each listen! I love every little detail in it. And yes, I would love to hear that “super song”!!! Every The Weeknd relate, I’m here for it.
I was born in 83. I love 80s music and this album has the best 80s sound I've ever heard since then. It's a fresh take on it and I adore the weeknd for that. Loved your reaction. [your cat is so cute!]
Best Album of 2022. Maybe it is because I grew up in the 80s. Maybe it is Jim perfectly replicating an 80s radio station and dropping wisdom as only he can. Maybe it is the rawness of “Tale by Quincy”. Maybe it is those amazing lyrics, vocals and musicality. Actually you know what it is? It is the whole thing. This is what an album should be. So nice to have an album dropped that is meant to be listened to as a full album in this day and age of singles. This is true art. Loved the review Blake!! So excited to see him live in August.
Try Led Zep David Bowie Pink Floyd Fleetwood Mac Roxy Music Flaming Lips They made worlds and are great fun with headphones in the dark in bed. Hard to deny I have become slightly addicted to The Weeknd since After Hours and Kissland. DawnFM is next level though.
this is the first time i ever hear you curse "..fucking brilliant.." thats when u know the album is phenomenal, and i'm not even a hardcore The Weeknd fan
Dawn FM somewhat reminds me of "The Wall" by Pink Floyd. Listening to it all at once is not an album, it's a story. I think Dawn FM is going to be a classic, even if not appreciated now. The lesson at the end also is just incredible. Abel is a musical magician, and it's starting to occur to people now. I hope he gets the credit for this one he deserves. It is *astonishing*.
I hear everyone mentioning the Michael influence which is obviously there, but I feel like just as heavily there's a Stevie Wonder influence on a part of this album. Some of these melodies seem like they're a modern update on what Stevie was doing in the 80s.
My husband and I have literally listed at least 10 different artists from that era that he has pulled from since this came out 😅 Abel is just genius at what he does 💕✨
This album was definitely created for tour. Ill be going to see him in Charlotte NC this year. Ive never missed a show when he has came to NC. His first show was in an auditorium, now sold out arenas.
How am I only seeing this now! I’m so glad you reacted to this album ! Thank you, I always enjoy ur reactions so much, always vibing to the music with u
Awesome reaction Blake! You are probably the only one (that i've seen) who did the whole album without any cuts. I know it may cause you copyright issues, but I really appreciate it! This album deserves it 🚀
I've been waiting for your reaction! 🖤 Thank you for breaking things down the way you do. Did you also notice the resemblance in Here We Go Again and Alone Again on After Hours? Jim is basically the Purgatory DJ... Phantom Regret gives me chills each time I listen. Give Motley ear scritches for us.
My bro, you’re truly one of the best to watch these kind of reactions. I love how you take it, very conscious, sincerely and professional too. And btw I specially admire how you catch up the details on this one. I send you a hug from Chile and I’m submitting to your channel. Congrats! 🌅
I enjoyed Blakes's perception on the album and would like to share some of mine; 1) Gasoline+ Sacrifice- Lower tones to contrast the chorus just like how dance music has build ups and beat drops (more like eric prydz/progressive house in this case) and also stylized like a story teller and makes listener imagine an old/mature character (one portrayed on his album) speaking in gasoline but like a "bad ass super hero/someone of power introducing themselves with a deeper voice." or in case, in his city he is a "young god." 2) How do you love me contains chords in the beat drop sounding like what a fool believes by the doobie brothers. 3)Take My Breathe- The breathe before transition was to mimic "Taking someone's breath" -The bass in the song kinda reminds me of a bit of daft punk- da funk (who he's worked with before) -Call and response is beneficial to have as a breather when performing the song live because he will most likey have backing tracks during concert but like you said for people to sing along aswell or as if the song was sung by "The Weeknd ft. The Weeknd." -The melody/cadence does remind me of the trance song Medina- You & I 4) Out of time is really similar to silk sonic smoking out the window but for some reason when the beat drops I imagine Saved By The Bell/80s high school sweet heart vibe or if you were having some sort of dream. -Elongated notes in Out Of Time mimics himself almost crying/reflecting in ones past but gives emphases and emotion into those words and imagination to the listener of the pain and suffering. 5) Here we go again remind me of a Beach Boy's harmony most notably their song "Forever"/80s sitcom Opening Song which coincidently is the same song being covered in the Full House sitcom by John Stamos. Also note that I believe one of the beach boys members has credits to the song and contributed in studio. (Also has a clapping track in the song associated with a tv sitcom) -Side note- The Weeknd does not write his lyrics first. He is known to do reference tracks by just humming or singing gibberish then fills in the gibberish with words. However, he has unreleased music sometimes that brings his lyrics over onto a new beat that makes it onto the album which some fans consider as his "Demo" -You are absolutely right with The Weeknd being the dark silk. Bruno had MJ as a major influence where as The Weeknd has not only MJ, but Prince and R.Kelly and it shows. We like to think of Abel & Bruno Mars the offspring of MJ, One stayed true to pop completely, where as the other has more of a much more darker approach to his music. The Weeknd is Michael Jackson as if who grew up, and experimented with drugs and alcohol. 6) I thought Best friends sounded like "Im So Fancy" as well. I think it is one of those tracks that don't really fit with the theme of the album BUT it moves us away from the pop sound to give the other listeners a modern upbeat sound. "Best Friend" had potential with the beat and I feel like the lyrics are a bit lacking, same with "Is there Someone Else." A little too simple and bland for me. With the right lyrics, it could have been similar to this album's often. 7) Is There Someone Else- He keeps his voice low because the vocals in the beat are high pitched and a focal point of the song and feel as if he did not want to clash with it as that is already a hook in itself. Perhaps he sings that high pitch hook live with lyrics in a live acoustic version? The high pitched hook does sound like a reference track verse where he sings his gibberish to improvise. Vocals does sound like it was sampled from Monsta Boy- Sorry (I Didn't Know) 8) Starry Night was dope and gave us a whole prospective in the steps on how Abel starts this interaction with this girl and how it ends. He really puts the emotion into the words and his voice with the heavenly like beat, it makes the listener image his beginning and down fall a.k.a death in this story. 9) Every Angel is terrifying was pretty fun and dope to listen to. It brings out Abel's creative theatrical side as he enjoys acting and its crazy that he makes the infomercial segment still catchy and sound great. 10) Don't Break My Heart sounds like an old man's pop song and just occurred to me that it reminds me of Abel's version of "an 80s disco like Acey breaky Heart" LOL but he does it well and it wouldn't sound far off since the titles are quite similar, how he makes all those lines rhyme and pop, emphasizing them and making it sound great in the ears. 11) I Heard You're Married is produced by Calvin Harris and you can tell by the bass lines and riffs and this track gives me the exact vibes as "A Lonely Night" from his album Starboy. This beat goes hard though. 12) Less Than Zero sounds like it was made in the same sessions as Save Your Tears but even though the lyrics are quite sad, the chorus gives off a feel good/anthem/arena ballad with lighters vibe with the back vocals and synths.
The Weeknd's songs always feel so futuristic to me, it totally transports me to another world. But THIS album made me feel like I was on a futuristic planet (almost like that planet, Lamentis, in the Loki series) surrounded by almost metal looking buildings or just very abstract houses and flying cars and trains passing through the air. I just imagine being stuck in traffic on this planet and switching to Dawn FM radio and then listening to this whole album until you reach home.
i instantly subscribed because your detail on the instrumentals and arrangement made me enjoy the album even more. can’t wait to watch your Adele reaction. Also isn’t the MJ influence so strong in this album? i love it. not sure how the weeknd could do better to be honest, but i’m excited!
Dude, even your cat loves The Weeknd. Pure vibe! Lovely reaction video, I loved watching it. And tbh your cat compelled me to leave a comment. lol Much love, wishing you success.
You said your friend doesn't like autotune or the vocal effects in this kinda music and obviously many people feel that way and I understand But for me, I've never enjoyed music live or with live instruments. Pop music has always been my calling and I prefer to hear a studio version of a song over a live performance any day. With today's technology, the things people can do with production only continues to amaze and please my ears. I love artists like Charli XCX, where her vocals get so processed, manipulated and distorted to where it sometimes sounds like a synth itself and how she can bring a total different sound and feeling to a song that you just couldn't ever bring to life with live instruments, Her kinda music only exists within the digital world and it's not just "slap autotune onto the vocals because she can't sing" there's deliberate personal choices being made to elevate her sound to create the art she wants and the same is here with the Weeknd with the amazing choices they've decided on throughout the tracks. to manipulate his vocals and it makes it sound so cinematic and again you just can't get that experience with live music and I personally don't think it cheapens music like this, it only enhances it and brings it to a new level and listening experience.
Thank you!! Totally agree, im so sick of people talking about how music was so much better before because people actually played instruments. Who cares the vision and end result is what matters!!!
Best of luck on the road to 500k! You definitely deserve it! Your reaction has actually helped me as an engineer identifying some techniques used and ideas behind the stylistic choices. Great stuff. Edit: Just got to your comment about his writing process and I will comment that I was lucky enough to be in a studio earlier on in his career and caught when he was going through some instrumentals and production in a session. He had a mic set up in the control room and it seemed like on certain tracks that he liked he would run it back and hum/harmonize to the track and throw in what I assume were prewritten or previously thought of lyrics/phrases or things that stuck with him and if it worked I’m assuming he fleshed it out from there. Unfortunately I was on my way out after a long session and didn’t get to stay to see what or if anything came of it. I know that a lot of artists work this way now but just thought that it was interesting that you nailed that.
Very genuine reaction, i appreciated your comments. I saw The Weeknd live and the long instrumental part in Take My Breath is exalctly meant to be a dance part for the live show.
my top 5 songs in Dawn FM no particular order (songs that classified as intro or interlude are not included here) 1. Is There Someone Else (the vibez oh lord so chill) 2. Sacrifice (Swedish House Mafia produce this masterpiece) 3. Out of Time 4. Take My Breath (Album Version) obvi 5. Best Friends
I find out of time as a true MJ tribute, It sounds like a Song of his, and the fact that it's right After Quincy jones' skit makes it even obvious for me
May be out of your area, but Doja Cats Planet Her has a lot of sounds and genres that may interest you as a producer. It’s very well crafted and fun to listen to
This album is such a gem. It's a whole journey, it's taken 80's elements and transformed them into something modern yet nostalgic. Perfect to listen to in the car at night. I love that little synth run in How Do I Make You Love Me, the massive build up of tension in the longer version of Take My Breath (also, that song has massive Daft Punk and MJ inspired vibes). The producer for this album was involved in the early 2010's vaporwave movement and I think that experience with transforming nostalgic elements into something that sounds new really shines through. Also, Jim Carrey as the slightly nefarious radio announcer was an amazing choice, his performance truly ties everything together! Had to heartily laugh at your realization with your cat on your shoulder!
Timestamps😌 Gasoline 3:50 How do i make you love me? 9:06 Take my breath 14:01 Sacrifice 21:49 A tale by Quincy 27:50 Out of time 31:01 Here we go again 35:35 Best friends 40:01 Is there someone else? 44:18 Starry eyes 48:49 Every angel is terrifying 52:31 Don't break my heart 56:26 I heard your married 1:00:26 Less then zero 1:05:46 Phantom regret by Jim 1:10:10
Would love to see your Reaction to his older Albums Kissland(2013) Beauty behind the madness (2015) Starboy(2016) Or Mixtapes House of Balloons (2011) Thursday (2011) Echoes of Silence (2011) My dear Melancholy (2018) Trilogy is the Name of the project that consists of his first 3 Mixtapes plus 3 bonus Songs
1:11:39 and 1:13:43 when you realize it’s Jim Carrey are my favorite moments 😁 I actually recognized him right away and then I found out that they are neighbors. Abel said he is a big fan of Jim and was like 4 years old when he saw the Mask with him. Great reaction by the way, this album is more of a grower for sure. It took me few listens to truly appreciate it. I do believe that Abel is one of the best artists of our generation. He creates something outstanding every single time with his amazing voice, dark lyrics and visuals.
I very much enjoyed watching your cat struggling with the fact that he’s not that small anymore and can’t comfortably lie on your shoulder. Also very excited for the album!
