If you know me, you know The Weeknd is my absolute favorite artist. My friends, family, and even my imaginary girlfriend are sick of hearing about it. But after listening to his final album, Hurry Up Tomorrow, I’m gonna say it again: Abel Tesfaye is a generational talent, and this album is the cinematic, soul-shaking farewell that we deserve, and trust me, I don’t say this a lot.
A Journey Through Sound: Track-by-Track Highlights 🎧
1. Wake Me Up
The album kicks off with a leaked-but-leveled-up intro. The initial vocal distortion had me side-eyeing my speakers, but by the third listen? Chills. The chaotic instrumental breakdown at the end? Pure Blade Runner-meets-heartbreak energy.
2. Cry For Me
A moody, Metro Boomin-produced gem that doesn’t sound like Metro - until you feel the bass… Proof that Abel can reinvent any collaborator’s signature.
3. I Can’t Fucking Sing
Twelve seconds of raw, haunting audio. definitely a studio reenactment or a real clip from his SoFi Stadium voice loss incident? Either way, it’s a jarring reminder of the man behind the myth.
4. Sao Paulo ft. Anitta
A sultry single with a divisive twist: Anitta’s bridge vocals split the fanbase. But when Abel croons, “I’ll love you ‘til we’re skin and bones,” you forget everything else :)
5. Baptized In Fear
Posted and deleted mysteriously pre-release, this track dives into dark waters - lyrically exploring the s word in a bathtub. The transition into Open Hearts? Chef’s kiss 🤌🤌
6. Enjoy The Show ft. Future
Absolutely freakin brilliant. Future’s here, but Abel and that high-pitched vocal sample steal the spotlight. Catchy, chaotic, and dare I say… criminally underrated.
7. Given Up On Me
A piano-driven masterpiece that deserved its own track. Though Imagine Sabrina Carpenter harmonizing here - swoon.
8. Timeless ft. Playboi Carti
Pharrell’s production + Carti’s ad-libs = a single that slaps extremely hard. This was the big thing before the release too and it gets better every single time I listen to it.
9. The Abyss ft. Lana Del Rey
Five years in the vault, this Starboy x Stargirl reunion is worth the wait. Arguably the best weeknd-lana collab there is :)
10. Hurry Up Tomorrow
The closing track loops back to High For This—a poetic full-circle moment. Cue the tears, trilogy my beloved
The Controversies & Curiosities ❓
- “Runaway” Gate: How is this bonus track not on the main album?! It’s a crime against humanity (and Spotify playlists).
- Where’s dancing in the flames?: Dancing In The Flames vanished - though after the LA wildfires… probably not the best song to perform..
- Skit Drama: The mid-track skits (cough Chxrry22 phone call cough) work here, unlike Drake’s Calling For You.
Why This Album Is a 10/10 🔥
Abel didn’t just drop an album - he closed a trilogy (After Hours, Dawn FM, Hurry Up Tomorrow) that redefines modern R&B, pop, (brazillian funk!?). Clocking in at 3.5 hours for the full trilogy experience, it’s a cinematic odyssey of love, loss, and redemption.
Is it perfect? No. But the flaws - like Anitta’s cameo or a too-short Opening Night are eclipsed by moments of genius. This isn’t just an album; it’s a cultural reset.
Final Verdict: A Love Letter to Fans 💌
As a diehard Weeknd stan, I’ve never felt more seen. Hurry Up Tomorrow isn’t just Abel’s goodbye- it’s ours. It’s the soundtrack to our late-night drives, our heartbreaks, and our triumphs. So pour one out, hit replay, and let the synths carry you into the abyss :)
RATING: ✨ 10/10 ✨ (and yes, I’m biased—deal with it).
