![]() His reverbed falsetto reaching never-before heard heights, proving that even without the DIY mystique and esteemed endorsement (fellow Canadian Drake is partly responsible for this latest internet phemonomen thanks to his tweets of admiration), there’s true talent here. On the other end of the spectrum, ‘Rolling Stone’ is the most stripped-back we’ve heard The Weeknd, gentle strumming, and minimal percusion allows Tesfay to fully demonstrate his vocal potential, crooning: ”I got you” / “Until your used to my face” / “And my mystery fades” / ” I got you”. Finisher ’Heaven Or Las Vegas’ may be not so extravangant but makes a transition from faux-opera beginnings to a sultry dub reggae/soft-rock hybrid. After a couple of spins what originally seems jarring, comes off as a successful experiment. ![]() Opener ’Life Of The Party’ is Tesfay’s most exhibitionistic statement to date, with creeping marching percussion leading the way for the hard-hitting combination of heavy electric guitar and blary synths that arrive in unison to usher in a big stark chorus. As a result of all eyes being firmly on him, Tesfay is more confident in his abilities and therefore more ambitious and experimental in the way he approaches his music.Įager to showcase this, the most leftfield tracks bookend this mixtape. Not a mere extension nor a complete departure, Thursday is more Tesfay reacting to the copious amounts of internet love that’s been showered upon him during these past months. This short widespread musical appreciation being at an all time high last Thursday when his site crashed, due to the amount of people clamouring to download his then just-released new mixtape/album Thursday.Īlthough lyrically Thursday treads along the same boards (the hedonistic highs and emotional lows of love are again the main topic here), musically this isn’t House Of Ballons MK II. And considering the rave reviews his recent live debut received neither has the hype surrounding him. ![]() ![]() For someone who spent so much time making people guess about who and what The Weeknd was and is, Abel Tesfay seems to have done a 180 in turns of mystique, and hasn’t really left the minds of bloggers, new-music lovers and hipsters alike since he released his debut mixtape House Of Ballonsback in March. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |