Music The Weeknd- Trilogy

Bo's Pelini · 11-11-2012, 10:50 PM

Anyone get this? What do you think? Someone just told me about it so far i'm liking it. What kind of genre is this considered? Seems R&bish with some soul and other stuff blended in.

NewChief · 11-12-2012, 05:10 AM

R&B, though your difficulty in labeling it simply R&B is one reason it's appealing.

"House of Balloons" was one of my favorite albums last year.

Reaper will tell you that The Dream has been doing it better and longer.

Also, this may make you dislike it: it's often called "hipster R&B" because it's cool with that crowd, along with Frank Ocean, How to Dress Well, etc...

MoreLemonPledge · 11-12-2012, 07:56 AM

Really great albums. I'm glad they're starting to get some recognition, but I heard Wicked Games on 103.3 the other day followed by Pop, Lock and Drop it. It made my inner hipster cry.

NewChief · 11-12-2012, 08:19 AM

My wife would roll her eyes and start grumbling every time she heard the opening beat for "High For This" come over the system. She knew she was in for it.

CHENZ A! · 11-13-2012, 03:35 PM

I ****s with that XO. I already have all three albums, but I'll probably buy this. Big fan. I think it was around this time last year that I first heard him.

**Reaper16** · 11-13-2012, 03:50 PM

The Weeknd > Frank Ocean

NewChief · 11-13-2012, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reaper16

The Weeknd > Frank Ocean

I agreed until Channel Orange. I still probably give Abel the edge, but Frank won me over with that Bad Religion performance right after he came out as bi.

Bo's Pelini · 11-13-2012, 05:41 PM

"Loft music" is my favorite so far. I'd give this 4/5

ThaVirus · 11-13-2012, 11:05 PM

My issue with The Weeknd is that he has kind of a whiny voice.

And although I can vibe with his overall style, I feel like most of his songs just sound too similar.

NewChief · 11-14-2012, 07:40 AM

Coincidentally (or not), Wiz Khalifa and the Weeknd just dropped a duo. The Weeknd's influence is strong in both the video and the feel of the song.

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Bo's Pelini Winner Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: My house Casino cash: $1986614	The Weeknd- Trilogy Anyone get this? What do you think? Someone just told me about it so far i'm liking it. What kind of genre is this considered? Seems R&bish with some soul and other stuff blended in.
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11-12-2012, 05:10 AM	#2
NewChief Greenbacker and Loving Liberal Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Fayetteville, AR Casino cash: $154107	R&B, though your difficulty in labeling it simply R&B is one reason it's appealing. "House of Balloons" was one of my favorite albums last year. Reaper will tell you that The Dream has been doing it better and longer. Also, this may make you dislike it: it's often called "hipster R&B" because it's cool with that crowd, along with Frank Ocean, How to Dress Well, etc... __________________ In this world of sin and sorrow there is always something to be thankful for; as for me, I rejoice that I am not a Republican. - H. L. Mencken Last edited by NewChief; 11-12-2012 at 05:41 AM..
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11-12-2012, 07:56 AM	#3
MoreLemonPledge M-I-Z S-E-C Join Date: Apr 2009 Casino cash: $1577463	Really great albums. I'm glad they're starting to get some recognition, but I heard Wicked Games on 103.3 the other day followed by Pop, Lock and Drop it. It made my inner hipster cry. __________________
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11-12-2012, 08:19 AM	#4
NewChief Greenbacker and Loving Liberal Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Fayetteville, AR Casino cash: $154107	My wife would roll her eyes and start grumbling every time she heard the opening beat for "High For This" come over the system. She knew she was in for it. __________________ In this world of sin and sorrow there is always something to be thankful for; as for me, I rejoice that I am not a Republican. - H. L. Mencken
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11-13-2012, 03:35 PM	#5
CHENZ A! you make me smile Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: OPKS Casino cash: $57192	I ****s with that XO. I already have all three albums, but I'll probably buy this. Big fan. I think it was around this time last year that I first heard him. __________________
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11-13-2012, 05:41 PM	#8
Bo's Pelini Winner Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: My house Casino cash: $1986614	"Loft music" is my favorite so far. I'd give this 4/5
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11-13-2012, 11:05 PM	#9
ThaVirus 5 o'clock free crack giveaway? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Orlando, Florida Casino cash: $46804	My issue with The Weeknd is that he has kind of a whiny voice. And although I can vibe with his overall style, I feel like most of his songs just sound too similar. __________________ "I don't know how to put this...but I'm kind of a big deal"
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11-14-2012, 07:40 AM	#10
NewChief Greenbacker and Loving Liberal Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Fayetteville, AR Casino cash: $154107	Coincidentally (or not), Wiz Khalifa and the Weeknd just dropped a duo. The Weeknd's influence is strong in both the video and the feel of the song. __________________ In this world of sin and sorrow there is always something to be thankful for; as for me, I rejoice that I am not a Republican. - H. L. Mencken
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