The Highlights
The Weeknd · 2021
77 min · 18 tracks · contemporary R&B
A kaleidoscopic blend of alt-R&B and pop that encapsulates heartbreak, desire, and nocturnal escapism.
Top tracks — play these first
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Blinding Lights Start here — This track became one of The Weeknd's signature songs, known for its infectious synthwave sound and widespread popularity on charts worldwide.
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Save Your Tears — With its upbeat production juxtaposed against themes of emotional distress, this song exemplifies The Weeknd's ability to blend darkness with danceable melodies.
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Can't Feel My Face — An early crossover hit that marked his rise to mainstream success, the track blends addictive hooks with an underlying narrative about love and addiction.
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Pray for Me — Featuring Kendrick Lamar, this collaboration highlights the intersection of hip-hop and R&B while addressing themes of vulnerability amid fame.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- infectious hooks for sing-alongs
- emotional depth and richness
- late-night driving soundtrack
- captivating blend of styles
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- dislike emotional lyrical themes
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Starting Point — A compilation of The Weeknd's biggest hits, ideal for new listeners.
- Themes
- synthwave nostalgia· pop stardom reflection
- Moods
- Uplifting· Introspective
- Career context
- Released on February 5, 2021, 'The Highlights' is a compilation album that marks a pause in The Weeknd's prolific output following his critically acclaimed 'After Hours'. At this point in his career, he had solidified himself as a global pop icon, building on the commercial success of singles like 'Blinding Lights' and 'Heartless'.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Frank Ocean· Miguel· SZA
Tracklist
- 1 Save Your Tears 3:37
- 2 Blinding Lights Start here 3:22
- 3 In Your Eyes 3:59
- 4 Can’t Feel My Face 3:35
- 5 I Feel It Coming 4:31
- 6 Starboy 3:52
- 7 Pray for Me 3:33
- 8 Heartless 3:20
- 9 Often 4:11
- 10 The Hills 4:04
- 11 Call Out My Name 3:50
- 12 Die for You 4:22
- 13 Earned It (Fifty Shades of Grey) 4:39
- 14 Love Me Harder 3:58
- 15 Acquainted 5:51
- 16 Wicked Games 5:27
- 17 The Morning 5:17
- 18 After Hours 6:01
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
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SZA
Explores personal themes with a blend of R&B and pop, featuring introspective lyrics and lush production.
Future Nostalgia
Dua Lipa
Combines retro influences with modern pop soundscapes, creating catchy hooks and emotional resonance.
Free Spirit
Khalid
Shares a similar emotional depth and sonic palette, blending pop sensibilities with soulful R&B elements.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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