Dad Reacts to The Weeknd - House of Balloons

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    0:00 Intro
    2:23 High For This
    6:09 What You Need
    8:45 House of Balloons / Glass Table Girls
    13:56 The Morning
    18:05 Wicked Games
    21:16 The Party & The After Party
    25:19 Coming Down
    27:39 Loft Music
    30:46 The Knowing
    The Weeknd - House of Balloons
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    House of Balloons is the debut mixtape by Canadian singer the Weeknd. It was released on March 21, 2011, by the artist's own record label XO. The mixtape was released for free on the Weeknd's website and was the subject of increased media discussion upon the use of its songs on television, as well as the relative anonymity of the singer-songwriter. House of Balloons was entirely recorded in Toronto, with production handled primarily by the Weeknd, Doc McKinney, Illangelo, and Cirkut; the Weeknd would later collaborate with McKinney and Illangelo on several future releases. Its title is derived from the nickname the singer gave to his former home in Parkdale, Toronto.
    The mixtape received widespread acclaim, with critics praising its dark aesthetic, production, and lyrical content. It is widely regarded as a major influence on both contemporary and alternative R&B. House of Balloons also contains elements of soul, trip hop, indie rock, dream pop, and electronic music.
    House of Balloons was commercially released as part of the compilation album Trilogy (2012) and included the singles "Wicked Games" and "Twenty Eight", the latter of which is a bonus track. On its tenth anniversary, the original mixtape was released in digital formats, and included samples which failed to gain copyright clearance on Trilogy. The reissue was accompanied by a limited edition line of merchandise designed by architect Daniel Arsham.

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  • @_lessthanzero_
    @_lessthanzero_ Před rokem +6645

    Shoutout to this Weeknd band , hope they make it bigger

    • @RYNO2511
      @RYNO2511 Před rokem +508

      Indie obscure underground hidden gem

    • @Diana-zl3ue
      @Diana-zl3ue Před rokem +298

      for real, lets see where they are 11 years from now!

    • @GalliJZ
      @GalliJZ Před rokem +106

      It's 2 guys. The other guys more of the producer. When this album was made anyway.
      It's all speculation which I love

    • @aryanjohnsharma
      @aryanjohnsharma Před rokem +29

      💀😂

    • @chadleywilliams4724
      @chadleywilliams4724 Před rokem +100

      You know their vocalist is really good

  • @jbascom44
    @jbascom44 Před rokem +3407

    I am so jealous your dad gets to experience this for the first time. This mixtape was an out of body experience for me, and literally changed me as a person.

    • @angie-jo1mn
      @angie-jo1mn Před rokem +16

      💯💯

    • @Sintoomuch
      @Sintoomuch Před rokem +54

      The things I’d do to be able to listen for the first time again

    • @Slipcubusknight
      @Slipcubusknight Před rokem +34

      This is why I love this channel. We get to feel that excitement again!

    • @eloscvr
      @eloscvr Před rokem +12

      its not that deep bruh

    • @TheHipdeathgoddess
      @TheHipdeathgoddess Před rokem +3

      I couldn’t agree more

  • @xotwodLuis
    @xotwodLuis Před rokem +1763

    you cant compare the weeknd’s early music to anything bc he actually was the start of the genre “Dark R&B” which has influenced a lot of new contemporary artists, it’s amazing.

    • @halfalligator6518
      @halfalligator6518 Před rokem +31

      It's not all that different to Michael Jackson right? Just slowed down a bit... more industrial elements. But yeah... influential for sure. It's hard to know where genre's begin and end sometimes.

    • @xotwodLuis
      @xotwodLuis Před rokem +107

      @@halfalligator6518 what inspired the weeknd’s was actually michael jackson and his music but the weeknd shows more raw talent in his earlier stuff w a hint of mj, you hear more mj sounding music in his newest album Dawn FM and ofc his cover of Dirty Diana called D.D. He Began Dark R&B as the genre with his amazing trilogy and how he puts his dark life story into a dark, slow sounding ambience which makes it Dark R&B. nowadays it’s mostly put into play w like “toxic lover” music put into that dark ambience sounding music

    • @sunmaw108
      @sunmaw108 Před rokem +11

      He didn't start this genre. He popularized it.

    • @xotwodLuis
      @xotwodLuis Před rokem +74

      @@sunmaw108 he definetely started this genre, he was the first to speak of such topics in such a dark ambiance vibe

    • @youngp.x2577
      @youngp.x2577 Před rokem +6

      he wasn't the start of dark r&B loooool

  • @IttzMawi
    @IttzMawi Před rokem +1210

    House of Balloons is a masterpiece from beginning to end. Absolute BANGERS back to back to back. Abel really started his career with a really really powerful project. Few artists maintained their discography as legendary, clean and diverse as The Weeknd. PERIOD

    • @giogainz
      @giogainz Před rokem

      !!!

    • @beniben6759
      @beniben6759 Před rokem

      Its bonkers but not diverse mfer

    • @elidieslit
      @elidieslit Před rokem +12

      @@beniben6759changed the music genre when it came out, there’s wasn’t anything like it at the time

    • @AugmentedGravity
      @AugmentedGravity Před rokem +2

      Every The Weeknd album.

    • @alexcanning5383
      @alexcanning5383 Před 9 měsíci +1

      He had songs before HOB but nothing like this

  • @OfficialNoah414
    @OfficialNoah414 Před rokem +2655

    House of Balloons / Glass Table Girls is undoubtedly one of Abel’s best songs

    • @killar1one
      @killar1one Před rokem +76

      Yeah it’s great, I personally prefer the trilogy version though

    • @vVincent.
      @vVincent. Před rokem +10

      @@killar1one whats the difference

    • @vVincent.
      @vVincent. Před rokem +9

      and the morning

    • @_lessthanzero_
      @_lessthanzero_ Před rokem +71

      @@vVincent. there's few samples missing in the trilogy. He himself tweeted that recently. It's remastered to make it sound sharpened. It lacks the rawness unlike the original mixtapes

    • @okbruhh
      @okbruhh Před rokem +93

      @@vVincent.it’s a little more touched up in the production side and less raw. I like the original mixtape version more.

  • @reykingleaves
    @reykingleaves Před rokem +1490

    It's crazy that he and his team made this at 20 years old. I remember when I was fresh out of high school summer 2011 and I heard this mixtape. I knew he'd be one of the biggest musicians ever. Your dad hit it right on the nose

    • @barry4649
      @barry4649 Před rokem +70

      At 19 years old with no money as well, absolutely crazy ( I think he was actually 20 because he says he is on Loft Music 😂)

    • @reykingleaves
      @reykingleaves Před rokem

      @Barry 🇮🇪 true how'd I mess that up lol

    • @francisco6969
      @francisco6969 Před rokem +5

      Ik right he’s just one of the chosen ones.

    • @ashdeen
      @ashdeen Před rokem +52

      @@francisco6969 had the right voice, the right experiences, met the right people at the right time. When skill meets luck, amazing things happen.

    • @cortinas12344
      @cortinas12344 Před rokem +33

      Ok Lebron James relax

  • @Shemzinho
    @Shemzinho Před rokem +827

    Blows my mind he made all 3 projects in one calendar year at 20-21. Ridiculous. What a prodigious talent Abel is

    • @lincolncurtis1725
      @lincolncurtis1725 Před rokem +4

      Genuinely

    • @matthewjames1728
      @matthewjames1728 Před rokem +6

      *2011

    • @birukayele6340
      @birukayele6340 Před rokem +89

      @@matthewjames1728 He's talking about age

    • @joshuawilliams3727
      @joshuawilliams3727 Před rokem +19

      Also made them while homeless and basically using garage band to produce

    • @xchi8040
      @xchi8040 Před rokem +1

      it’s actually just one album though… just split into 3 eps. I love theWeeknd but that isn’t special at all 😭

  • @Dukenich
    @Dukenich Před rokem +279

    The balloons in the background just makes this video even better

  • @jvnks
    @jvnks Před rokem +646

    The Knowing does not get nearly enough of the love it should. I’m so happy you guys finally got around to this. Seeing Kevin fall even more in love with Abel’s voice makes me uber happy!

    • @barry4649
      @barry4649 Před rokem +56

      The Knowing is a masterpiece of a song alright

    • @Prodbyjah464
      @Prodbyjah464 Před rokem +29

      The knowing is phenomenal it shouldn’t exist, same with high for this and wicked games

    • @calgcfc1
      @calgcfc1 Před rokem +22

      Totally agree, the knowing is my favourite on the album and gives me goosebumps every time I listen to it

    • @thekn0wing
      @thekn0wing Před rokem +25

      The knowing is top 3 Abel for me

    • @oskarneftel3756
      @oskarneftel3756 Před rokem +8

      FR thank you! The last third of the of the song is as good as anything I've ever heard.

  • @joelgutz0180
    @joelgutz0180 Před rokem +1015

    Can’t wait for a reaction to “Thursday”. If y’all are planning on completing the Trilogy be sure to listen to the bonus tracks for each project!!

    • @Harveygregorxotwod
      @Harveygregorxotwod Před rokem +79

      Echoes > Thursday but both are amazing

    • @sidxovarma
      @sidxovarma Před rokem +78

      @@Harveygregorxotwod nah THURSDAY slaps so hard bro

    • @caseytodd5533
      @caseytodd5533 Před rokem +4

      I think they do bonus track reactions on the patreon release

    • @ccatchmeifyoucan
      @ccatchmeifyoucan Před rokem +17

      @@Harveygregorxotwod echoes is the best out of the 3 ngllll

    • @Harveygregorxotwod
      @Harveygregorxotwod Před rokem +8

      @@ccatchmeifyoucan yeah not mad at that take at all. Personally I prefer house of balloons as I think there are more standout tracks but echoes as a project overall actually might be better

  • @jans3067
    @jans3067 Před rokem +1456

    The Morning is without a doubt The Weeknd's greatest song. Just a pure masterpiece

    • @caralaya
      @caralaya Před rokem +65

      goated song fr one of my all time favorites

    • @tropical9913
      @tropical9913 Před rokem +99

      Definitely one of his best, can respect people saying it's his best tho! It's really flawless.

    • @keneunaegbu851
      @keneunaegbu851 Před rokem +8

      100%

    • @user00xman4
      @user00xman4 Před rokem +38

      the morning is just a classic even if you don't fw abel

    • @anthok6911
      @anthok6911 Před rokem +22

      My second favourite Abel's song behind After Hours.

  • @Sofia-st9tj
    @Sofia-st9tj Před rokem +266

    Your dad's reaction to Wicked Games is PERFECT, that's exactly how everyone should react to that song it's brains blowing

    • @angie-jo1mn
      @angie-jo1mn Před rokem +1

      You should check out neverender reacts. He has reacted to all of HOB just recently. His reactions is SO GOOD!💯

  • @justinsneeds
    @justinsneeds Před rokem +1080

    This album is a 10/10 and ABSOLUTELY changed my life, so cool to see Kevin react to it for the first time! Wicked games is one of my favorite songs of all time 💯

    • @liamlindsay1458
      @liamlindsay1458 Před rokem +17

      Listened to 14,000 minutes of this album this year😭🫶

    • @youareasock9752
      @youareasock9752 Před rokem +7

      @@liamlindsay1458 common W

    • @underatedhockey4148
      @underatedhockey4148 Před rokem +1

      How did it change your life

    • @dari1741
      @dari1741 Před rokem +8

      @@underatedhockey4148 after listening to this project for the first time I became a better person, I am happier and will never be the same.

    • @jakemcman1858
      @jakemcman1858 Před rokem

      The very first song I heard of the weeknd… I had no idea how that would change my life.

  • @martingab9166
    @martingab9166 Před rokem +1622

    I'm convinced this album doesn't include a bad song

    • @Prodbyjah464
      @Prodbyjah464 Před rokem +59

      This is definitely gonna be hot take for you but I’ve never really like loft music, it’s always sounded too weird for me, like weeknds flow, the beat the sampling just felt so off to me. It’s probably the only song I’d maybe consider bad

    • @craigt8432
      @craigt8432 Před rokem +9

      Not an album

    • @coastersarelife7662
      @coastersarelife7662 Před rokem

      @@craigt8432literally no difference bruh stfu

    • @RYNO2511
      @RYNO2511 Před rokem +42

      I've personally never been a big fan of What You Need, I think his vocals are pretty weak on it. That being said this album is pretty raw and probably adds to the appeal for a lot of people.

    • @martingab9166
      @martingab9166 Před rokem +26

      @@RYNO2511 the unreleased version of What you need is great IMO

  • @zombi3man248
    @zombi3man248 Před rokem +468

    You def gotta show your dad The Weeknd’s whole discography, he’ll love to see the progression

    • @angie-jo1mn
      @angie-jo1mn Před rokem +3

      💯💯

    • @_MrToast_
      @_MrToast_ Před 9 měsíci +2

      Crazy to think that they haven't reacted to My dear Melancholy. It has my favorite song on it ''i was never there''. I really hope they do it in the future.

  • @brynnakindle7935
    @brynnakindle7935 Před rokem +121

    His earlier stuff is THE best. I would do anything to be able to listen to The Morning and Wicked Games for the first time again.

  • @TitinoWilliams
    @TitinoWilliams Před rokem +337

    The Party & After Party.. one of the greatest songs ever made.

    • @braxtonsmith1708
      @braxtonsmith1708 Před rokem +50

      Dude you ever fuck to that song? Its fireeeee

    • @TitinoWilliams
      @TitinoWilliams Před rokem +12

      @@braxtonsmith1708lol we on the same hype 😂

    • @nurjahanbegum3147
      @nurjahanbegum3147 Před rokem

      I kinda feel Goofy on that Track. But Yeah. I respect your opinion.

    • @Harveygregorxotwod
      @Harveygregorxotwod Před rokem +17

      @@braxtonsmith1708 bro if you’re a weeknd fan and you’ve never fucked to the second part I don’t know what to say 🤣🤣🤣

    • @braxtonsmith1708
      @braxtonsmith1708 Před rokem +5

      @@Harveygregorxotwod that’s what I’m saying bro when it’s slows down yk yk

  • @kyoto3530
    @kyoto3530 Před rokem +649

    Used to come back to this channel every once in a while to see if they did House Of Balloons. Glad to see them finally reacting to this masterpiece of a mixtape

  • @rztna
    @rztna Před rokem +216

    33:44 “I am going to say it: one of the greatest voices in music.”
    The reaction to the intro track for Echoes of Silence is going to be amazing.

    • @luvvs
      @luvvs Před rokem +6

      YES OMG 😭😭😭

    • @Sangreegee
      @Sangreegee Před 6 měsíci +1

      D.D Finna be crazy

  • @rajasamra9543
    @rajasamra9543 Před rokem +281

    The story of when Drake first heard the Weekend, in the pouring in some hotel parking lot is crazy. Then they linked on Take Care which was legendary, and both went on to become two of the biggest artists in the world

    • @Harveygregorxotwod
      @Harveygregorxotwod Před rokem +30

      Weeknd* come on bro

    • @rajasamra9543
      @rajasamra9543 Před rokem +6

      Fckin autocorrect my bad man 😭

    • @lincolncurtis1725
      @lincolncurtis1725 Před rokem +8

      They just both so good how could the not make it

    • @dylankervin5034
      @dylankervin5034 Před rokem +22

      They didn’t just link on Take Care, The Weeknd wrote most of the songs on that album lol

    • @zandervela2977
      @zandervela2977 Před 11 měsíci +3

      ⁠@@dylankervin5034i hate this narrative, the Weeknd is credited on 4 out of the 20 something tracks Take Care has. less than 25% is not “most”

  • @henryfraser8694
    @henryfraser8694 Před rokem +827

    One of the most influential albums ever

    • @_lessthanzero_
      @_lessthanzero_ Před rokem +47

      Mixtape*

    • @MrBrax
      @MrBrax Před rokem +2

      Is it really? Never heard of this one or the artist until blinding lights

    • @_lessthanzero_
      @_lessthanzero_ Před rokem +124

      @@MrBrax 😒 He's been making hits all along.

    • @CMXR
      @CMXR Před rokem +141

      @@MrBrax thats just you tbh you living under a rock

    • @hbkid3040
      @hbkid3040 Před rokem +8

      @@MrBrax stop it haha

  • @phyzeek900
    @phyzeek900 Před rokem +452

    “You don’t know what’s in store” hits hard now. From 1st album to now

    • @Harveygregorxotwod
      @Harveygregorxotwod Před rokem +41

      I know there is the noise ep which came out before this but the fact You don’t know what’s in store is his first words in music is just so iconic

    • @phyzeek900
      @phyzeek900 Před rokem +1

      @@Harveygregorxotwod yes I’m familiar. I didn’t think of that but yes very iconic.

    • @daniellemontoya4043
      @daniellemontoya4043 Před rokem

      @@Harveygregorxotwod YES

    • @ScientificNotation34
      @ScientificNotation34 Před rokem +6

      @@Harveygregorxotwod noise ep was never released, the producer leaked it

    • @Harveygregorxotwod
      @Harveygregorxotwod Před rokem

      @@ScientificNotation34 I’m aware

  • @southernlegends8594
    @southernlegends8594 Před rokem +83

    Album is honestly perfect. Not a single bad track. Some people don’t like Loft Music but me personally, I love it.

    • @angie-jo1mn
      @angie-jo1mn Před rokem +7

      Loft music is one of my faves and my most listened to, along with Coming Down and The Fall off of Echoes of Silence 💯🔥🔥

    • @SullyMH
      @SullyMH Před 11 měsíci +12

      Loft music is so fire wtf who doesn’t like it

    • @whatif7351
      @whatif7351 Před 11 měsíci +2

      @@SullyMHsome ppl don’t like it that much because the “weird beat and harmony”

  • @abbecr7
    @abbecr7 Před rokem +16

    Man this made me cry. He instantly understood everything we felt 2011. Nah I couldn’t comprehend what I heard my first listen to High for this

  • @hurricane4496
    @hurricane4496 Před rokem +81

    The album that changed whole R&B genre for ever.

  • @valtism
    @valtism Před rokem +513

    Been waiting for this one for a long time. What a game changer this album was

  • @jamieso7
    @jamieso7 Před rokem +279

    Kevin's enthusiasm throughout this video is infectious. Hadn't listened to this album in years. It sounds incredible and still fresh to this day.

    • @Harveygregorxotwod
      @Harveygregorxotwod Před rokem +5

      This is the original version aswell💀

    • @ohv8550
      @ohv8550 Před rokem +3

      @@Harveygregorxotwodthe og version is the best version

    • @Harveygregorxotwod
      @Harveygregorxotwod Před rokem +2

      @@ohv8550 that’s what I’m saying this is the og version when he had no record deal and it still sounds so fresh

    • @logan-pe4rm
      @logan-pe4rm Před rokem +1

      @@ohv8550I prefer the Trilogy version of HoB WAY MORE because the mixing is so much better. Seriously. Get a pair of good headphones or speakers and play the og vs trilogy versions back to back. It’s especially noticeable if those speakers or headphones have good bass and clarity.
      THE ONLY part that is worse about the Trilogy versions is the lack of samples, but yeah. The OG versions are obviously great, it’d be impossible for a 10/10 album like this to not sound good, but the OG versions are a novelty.
      Trust me man. The Trilogy versions are soooo much cleaner and louder and just more enjoyable

    • @logan-pe4rm
      @logan-pe4rm Před rokem +3

      @@HarveygregorxotwodThe Trilogy versions didn’t make any major changes besides removal of a few samples (that sucked tbh so i get if you prefer og versions) and all of the changes the Trilogy versions made were welcomed imo. Every song sounds clearer, louder, and just genuinely mixed better. It does lose some of the “amateur” fuzzy charm of the original, but it’s worth it for the bass and total clarity of the instrumentals & abel’s beautiful ass voice on the Trilogy versions.
      Seriously, grab a pair of good bassy headphones and listen to the trilogy and og versions of songs like Wicked Games and HoB/GtG back to back.

  • @CriticsConfession
    @CriticsConfession Před rokem +136

    God I want you guys to do Kiss Land so bad, I feel like your dad of all people would be able to appreciate just how massive and cinematic that album is. Underrated masterpiece.

    • @KiDCRuDi_
      @KiDCRuDi_ Před rokem +11

      So many ppl don't even know that his first album exists and it amazes me

    • @abbybtng6343
      @abbybtng6343 Před 11 měsíci +4

      YESSS

  • @jamesrowan368
    @jamesrowan368 Před rokem +84

    all the dream pop samples - beach house, cocteau twins, happy house - make such a sad but beautiful backdrop to this mixtape, i always mix them in when i listen through trilogy

  • @ootvtoo6677
    @ootvtoo6677 Před rokem +165

    Being in College 2009 to 2012 and finding the Weeknd was one of the best feelings in the world and who ever hear this for the first time makes me so proud

  • @mug726
    @mug726 Před rokem +73

    The PArty and the after party is what got me into Beach House. Finding out Loft Music was a sample of Gila blew my mind. Shoutout to the Weeknd for not only releasing one of the best projects ive ever heard, but also for hipping me to a great band

    • @williamguzman4952
      @williamguzman4952 Před rokem +4

      Literally in the same boat, Weeknd put me on to my fav band

  • @collinqs2541
    @collinqs2541 Před rokem +20

    Being In high school when these mixtapes came out…it’s something I really can’t even explain. I had broken up with my girl of 4 years my senior year, was finally free to try things I never could (drinking, drugs, talking to new people, really just seeing other sides of life for the first time) I can’t tell you how much these records influenced that, for better or worse. It was the sound track to my freedom and being who I wanted to be and making the mistakes that everyone needs to make.

  • @kaowru
    @kaowru Před rokem +158

    hope y’all end up listening to the rest of trilogy 🙏🙏

  • @TheIngobernable
    @TheIngobernable Před rokem +201

    It's so awe inspiring that The Weeknd was this person who was mysterious and unknown that dropped these influential mixtapes that had such vivid and dark lyrics, production and overall aesthetic. The fact that a decade later The Weeknd would become one of the biggest musicians in the world is proof of his talent. Huge inspiration for many and these mixtapes will continue to pass the test of time and highlight an era that would bring more success for him years to come, and he's just getting started.

  • @tannerelliott6570
    @tannerelliott6570 Před rokem +51

    The morning is literally a masterpiece up there with redbone… timeless track

  • @keeganlapointe4132
    @keeganlapointe4132 Před rokem +167

    Damn I loved Kevin's reaction to Wicked Games, so authentic, just getting into the song and jamming, adding his own little riffs to it and stuff. Such a passionate dude. You guys rock, thanks for continuing to these videos!

    • @kevinfromttt
      @kevinfromttt Před rokem +3

    • @angie-jo1mn
      @angie-jo1mn Před rokem +3

      @@kevinfromttthi Kevin!! Kevin please react to the rest of Trilogy like Thursday and Echos of Silence. believe it or not but it only gets better from here on out! Lol! Loved your reaction to House of Balloons!
      The Weeknd fans will be patiently waiting for the rest of Trilogy!! 🤗💯🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶

    • @kevinfromttt
      @kevinfromttt Před rokem +2

      @@angie-jo1mn Hey Angie! I for sure will be checking out the rest of the trilogy

    • @angie-jo1mn
      @angie-jo1mn Před rokem +1

      @@kevinfromttt can't wait! Thursday use to be my #1! until I heard Echos Of Silence. Kevin is going to LOVE Thursday tho!

    • @angie-jo1mn
      @angie-jo1mn Před rokem

      ​​@@kevinfromtttI KEVIN and connor! Please continue with the Weeknd's Weeknd's Trilogy reactions. Thursday and Echoes of Silence plus the 3 bonus songs,
      (VALERIE, TWENTY EIGHT and TIL DAWN /HERE COMES THE SUN)
      THANKS GUYS 😊ONLY SPEAKING ON BEHALF OF THE XO FANDOM😅

  • @meezy6463
    @meezy6463 Před rokem +216

    Lol its absolutely insane that your dad referenced Alfred Hitchcock "The Birds" right off the bat when he literally has a song named after that movie on the next mixtape. Wow.

    • @matthewbanton7077
      @matthewbanton7077 Před rokem +15

      I was wondering if anyone else picked up on this

    • @jct260
      @jct260 Před rokem +11

      i was about to comment this too! abel takes so much inspiration for his work from films, so i would love for them to notice this

    • @XoRaider
      @XoRaider Před rokem +1

      That part came up while scrolling and came across your comment right after haha

    • @meadowxo
      @meadowxo Před rokem +1

      was thinking the same thing! abel has such an open and creative mind when it comes to his work. its one of the reasons i love him so much.

    • @deez9966
      @deez9966 Před rokem +2

      I HOPE THEY SEE THIS COMMENTT

  • @aviantalks
    @aviantalks Před rokem +193

    That edit of Kevin in the album cover on Twitter made me laugh hard as hell, so I couldn't wait to watch this one 😂

  • @shawnfreemasonog
    @shawnfreemasonog Před rokem +29

    "it sounds like Alfred Hitchcock. I can already see the birds" wow that line is on point

    • @mariahkelley2037
      @mariahkelley2037 Před 6 měsíci +4

      Him not realizing how crazy insightful that observation was 😅🤯

  • @elitmi6346
    @elitmi6346 Před rokem +39

    this album, these songs are the reason i was obsessed with the weeknd when it dropped. it's his best project hands down. it cant get any better, he literally created his own genre and he's done it so well, his songs and his musical universal is simply captivating. this is abel at his best for me.

  • @caitlinwalker246
    @caitlinwalker246 Před rokem +82

    i remember going to see drake in london back in 2014 and abel supported him. the whole arena was silent when he sang the morning and it was one of the most special experiences of my life, his voice really is something else. loved the vid as always lads

  • @purpleye2608
    @purpleye2608 Před rokem +87

    This album is such a masterpiece front-to-back. The production, his voice, the harmony and melody, the lyrics.

  • @joeyvela936
    @joeyvela936 Před rokem +64

    PLEASE DO EVERYONE A FAVOR, when you listen to echoes of silence, PLEASE DO NOT STOP in between tracks because the transitions are EXTREMELY important.

    • @angie-jo1mn
      @angie-jo1mn Před rokem +11

      Fckn agree and that has to be my most listened to mixtape too! All of Trilogy stays on repeat.

    • @alecmilller
      @alecmilller Před 7 měsíci +1

      Xo the host into initiation >

  • @Harveygregorxotwod
    @Harveygregorxotwod Před rokem +91

    I think it’s so cool how everyone in the comments has their own favourite song from this album. My fav is high for this but it just shows how consistent and memorable it is

    • @angie-jo1mn
      @angie-jo1mn Před rokem +1

      My favourites are What You Need, Loft Music, Coming Down and House of Balloons/GTG off this project alone.
      Cant wait for them to get into Thursday and Echos of Silence!

    • @b14d338
      @b14d338 Před rokem +1

      Exactly. My favorite is The Knowing and I haven’t heard many people say that. But what a great album

  • @pandaspark1035
    @pandaspark1035 Před rokem +56

    Never in my life i thought this would happen. You're a brave man showing this album to your dad.

    • @magicknight13
      @magicknight13 Před rokem +2

      Thankfully he absolutely loved it!! 😄

  • @jadeyintheclouds
    @jadeyintheclouds Před rokem +22

    Remember first discovering The Weeknd on tumblr around 2011 or 2012 and it was unlike anything I’ve ever heard before, at the time no one knew what he looked like or who he was but he was everywhere for “the morning”. Absolutely incredible artist his music feels like waking up right when the sun comes up after a night of partying it’s nostalgic sort of

  • @Oliur
    @Oliur Před rokem +24

    This is what got me into The Weeknd way back in 2011. At the time I don't think anyone knew how big he would become. But anyone who listened to him felt like they were part of this awesome club. Was good times.

    • @alexcanning5383
      @alexcanning5383 Před 9 měsíci

      The only way I could listen to album was on CZcams with individual songs until I bought the CD lmao

  • @seezyray6739
    @seezyray6739 Před rokem +20

    Within a few seconds of High For This, Kevin said it gave him the feeling of an Alfred Hitchcock film and I thought that was a cool observation because of how much Abel was inspired by horror filmmakers like Hitchcock and John Carpenter and that’s why so much of his earlier works (Trilogy & KissLand) feel/sound the way they do.

  • @papsbaraedi200
    @papsbaraedi200 Před rokem +108

    The whole triology was incredible tbh but my favorite production of his is Kissland, I feel it goes under the radar compared to most of his other work

    • @RYNO2511
      @RYNO2511 Před rokem +30

      Kissland is great, it's kind of the black sheep of his discography in a way but I think it's one of his best

    • @Harveygregorxotwod
      @Harveygregorxotwod Před rokem +11

      I feel like Kevin will really like kiss land

    • @mailarobidoux1591
      @mailarobidoux1591 Před rokem +7

      Kissland is superior frl

    • @Harveygregorxotwod
      @Harveygregorxotwod Před rokem +6

      @@mailarobidoux1591 kiss land is better than Thursday but no way is it better than the other two

    • @ethanlong8786
      @ethanlong8786 Před rokem +1

      @@Harveygregorxotwod Kissland is his best song so i agree

  • @FreeBandz658
    @FreeBandz658 Před rokem +54

    These 3 tapes are his best music, knew he’d go on to be a big star but never thought he’d be this big

  • @0tazman0
    @0tazman0 Před rokem +17

    I remember back in 2011 I was listening to R&B on CZcams and "House of Balloons/Glass Table Girls" randomly came up as a recommended video...
    I was fucking blown away.
    It still find it crazy how this guy who was a mystery is now one of the biggest artists in the world.

  • @anarecinos1110
    @anarecinos1110 Před rokem +28

    This mixtape made me fall in love with music, it made me feel emotions so intensely and deeply. I wish I could listen to it for the first time again 😭

  • @jackstaggers7252
    @jackstaggers7252 Před rokem +181

    I’m so excited for whenever you guys do a The Weeknd album. He’s definitely an amazing artist and a massive influence on my own music production. Looking forward to watching another great video from you guys!

    • @Prodbyjah464
      @Prodbyjah464 Před rokem +6

      They’ve done after hours and dawn fm before so it’s just bbtm, star boy, kissland and the rest of trilogy as well

  • @otinauj
    @otinauj Před rokem +94

    this honestly felt like an early birthday present, thank you guys so much for this. i look forward to you guy’s finishing his discography and the bonus tracks 🫶

  • @baummerr6057
    @baummerr6057 Před rokem +61

    What a gift being able to see someone hear Wicked Games for the first time. I got so pumped seeing Kevin freak out at how good it is.

  • @coleyb212
    @coleyb212 Před rokem +16

    This mixtape completely changed the way I felt about music. I think I was 15 when I first heard it. So cool to see someone listen for the first time.

  • @TheMisterMann
    @TheMisterMann Před rokem +40

    LET’S GOOO. MY ALL TIME FAVORITE WEEKND PROJECT. 🎈🎈🎈

  • @dhan07404
    @dhan07404 Před rokem +51

    Seeing these 2 jam along to House of balloons has made my day

  • @elmer55
    @elmer55 Před rokem +27

    Hearing this mixtape 11 years ago was an amazing experience. Since hes exactly our age, and we were all doing all the same thing he was doing, he really painted a picture. From being one the few fans to actually give him a shot and watching him grow to now its incredible.

    • @MillZ56
      @MillZ56 Před rokem +1

      Litt…same age here and deff spoke for us and voiced the lifestyle

  • @hannahdemarzo
    @hannahdemarzo Před rokem +14

    house of balloons was a cultural reset when it came out - both the whole mixtape and hob / gtg song. i’ll argue that it’s in the top 3 of his whole discography and hob is his greatest song. i have to add that hearing the morning and wicked games at his concert this summer was the best thing ever

  • @danielmerriman8118
    @danielmerriman8118 Před rokem +14

    I USED TO PRAY FOR TIMES LIKE THIS

  • @user-eq8oo1vp1p
    @user-eq8oo1vp1p Před rokem +48

    100% my favourite era of The Weeknd🩸

    • @alexhall2308
      @alexhall2308 Před rokem

      Yep, the new stuff is trash

    • @user-eq8oo1vp1p
      @user-eq8oo1vp1p Před rokem +2

      @@alexhall2308 Whoaaa Dawn FM and After Hours are still great. This just has a different feel

  • @parisblougouras1111
    @parisblougouras1111 Před rokem +19

    This is his best work,nothing like it.I’m a die hard weeknd fan and it still gives me chills every time I hear this album

  • @nate3751
    @nate3751 Před rokem +19

    High for this still gives me chills

  • @BigBadMadDog.
    @BigBadMadDog. Před rokem +15

    Most influential R&B album of the modern era. You can't even argue it.

  • @FawwazK
    @FawwazK Před rokem +24

    This project will always be one of the most special to me. It really helped me when I was in a terrible place. Truly don't know if I'm alive without it and I'm really happy Kevin got to hear this masterpiece I wish I could hear it for the first time again

  • @ofwgkta919
    @ofwgkta919 Před rokem +21

    Now you have no choice but to continue with the trilogy.. Thursday and Echoes of Silence are each different but masterclasses without a doubt. Can’t wait

    • @angie-jo1mn
      @angie-jo1mn Před rokem

      🤗 yep and Kiss 💋Land after that💯💯
      Happy Holidays everyone! XO

  • @liamlindsay1458
    @liamlindsay1458 Před rokem +64

    THIS IS MY FAVOURITE ALBUM OF ALL TIME HOLY FUCK IM SO EXCITED FOR THIS VIDEO WORDS CANNOT DESCRIBE IT

  • @Kiranj33
    @Kiranj33 Před rokem +14

    That blues riff in the morning is one of the best ive ever heard. Ever since I heard it in 2011 havent been able to get it out of my head

  • @zachg.4908
    @zachg.4908 Před rokem +11

    The Weeknd really is just a genius. I will always be in awe of what he has accomplished in his career. Def my favorite artist of all time

  • @saraipualani1465
    @saraipualani1465 Před rokem +5

    i’ve been waiting so long for this! i’m so glad y’all share the love for this album 😫🖤

  • @thelolbuster
    @thelolbuster Před rokem +8

    haven’t heard The Morning in a year coz i listened to it like 200-400 times last year, hearing it here gave me full body chills. aye thank u, nothing will top hearing this for the first time. luv yall 💜

  • @sleep6837
    @sleep6837 Před rokem +11

    This literally butts heads with my favorite albums of all time. The atmosphere, the beauty of these melodies, and the replay value are insane....to see that first reaction that I remember having was amazing.

  • @cecil5327
    @cecil5327 Před rokem +10

    House Of Balloons / Glass Table Girls is by far one of my favorites, but i came to notice no one mentions the first part is a sample of Happy House by Siouxsie And The Banshees. Which makes the song even more legendary since he paid such a beautiful tribute :-)

  • @MJlives4music
    @MJlives4music Před rokem +10

    First song I ever heard from The Weeknd was “High For This” and my first thought was “yo who tf sounds like this?! This is amazing”

  • @ilikethatboulder.thatisani5496

    Your dad's reaction are evrything, I get the same reaction to Abel's music. This boy was destined for greatness.

  • @djroddking
    @djroddking Před rokem +7

    Your pops is so lucky man, I wish I would listen to this album for the first time again ❤️

  • @Bloomser
    @Bloomser Před rokem +7

    We need Daft Punk Discovery. Their best album and one of the best Dance/Electronic records of all time

  • @theliifeofandrew
    @theliifeofandrew Před rokem +13

    One of the greatest albums ever. i know Abel is proud of this project. You just had to be there in the XO timeline to understand the hype of this. Always feel an emotion with Coming Down & the hype of HOB/GTG

  • @williamfoote5701
    @williamfoote5701 Před rokem +25

    I’m not sure how Connor feels about kissland but lots of the mega weeknd fans think it’s his best so i hope to see you do it eventually, even if it’s not for over a year.

    • @DJ_User_Err0r
      @DJ_User_Err0r Před rokem +1

      I’ve been following Abel since iTunes had Trilogy on it’s “upcoming artist spotlight” in 2012 and I agree Kiss Land is one of his best albums, it’s basically an extension of Trilogy with oriental influence. Trilogy will always be the best work he put out, Kiss Land is a close second imo.

    • @angie-jo1mn
      @angie-jo1mn Před rokem

      @@DJ_User_Err0r 💯💯💯

  • @TropicalHat420
    @TropicalHat420 Před rokem +8

    Was waiting so long for this reaction. House of Ballonos just does something to me every time I listen to it.
    The Weeknd is incredible

  • @jakelaurent6
    @jakelaurent6 Před rokem +10

    Absolutely mindblowing that Abel made this mixtape when he was 19/20 years old. One my top 10 projects of all time.

    • @gmanoncrack2592
      @gmanoncrack2592 Před rokem +1

      Plus he was homeless back then too. Crazy how far he has gotten in 11 years. Proud of the man :D

  • @franky6772
    @franky6772 Před rokem +2

    This album was a game changer and so was this reaction video. I love the imagery you guys give off when listening to very specific parts of the tracks. It opens my mind up more. Love you guys!

  • @xsterrr
    @xsterrr Před rokem +53

    This for me was the peak of Abel’s music. Every damn song resonated with me so damn hard. I was in a very dark place at the time and I somehow felt heard. Like I wasn’t alone doing all that shit idk. This sound so fresh, dark and unique even 10 years after it release.

    • @michaelp1630
      @michaelp1630 Před rokem +3

      House of Balloons is still my fav project from the man

  • @umeremad2123
    @umeremad2123 Před rokem +8

    Thank you so much for this! i was 18 when I first heard this album and now I'm sitting at 28 and it hits even harder that 10 years prior. GOAT of our generation

  • @dyana4926
    @dyana4926 Před 11 měsíci +5

    It’s honestly so cool watching someone listen to these songs for the first time and it makes me wish I could hear these for the first time aswell cuz they’re honestly perfection 😭😭

  • @nardo.x_x3688
    @nardo.x_x3688 Před rokem +4

    Coming down will always be my favorite song of all time 🙌🏽

  • @manray371
    @manray371 Před rokem +14

    You gotta do twenty eight and the other trilogy records and bonus tracks. Best Weeknd there is.

  • @sublimechimp
    @sublimechimp Před rokem +6

    Dude I can’t believe you uploaded this. I got everything I wanted from this video. I love your dad’s reactions and how you’re kind of like the voice of reason. I loved this! Thank you so much ! I made an event out of watching it and everything. Headphones and chills 🥶🥶🙏🏻

  • @georgetanner9953
    @georgetanner9953 Před rokem +9

    100% my favorite mixtape of all time, and a top 2 Weeknd project along with After Hours. It’s crazy that over a decade ago he released my favorite mixtape, and in 2022 he released a top 5 album of the year & has my song of the year with Creepin. One of the greatest of all time , so thankful for Abel

  • @kalen1702
    @kalen1702 Před rokem +14

    So jealous your father gets to listen to this for the first time! Glad you guys appreciate the masterpiece that this is, and I'm looking forward to the rest of Trilogy

  • @basedsilly
    @basedsilly Před rokem +6

    this project has some of my favorite weeknd tracks, so glad you guys did this one 🙂

  • @Julia-zk6eu
    @Julia-zk6eu Před rokem +9

    wish I could listen to this album for the first time again!!

  • @TonyThomasTucker
    @TonyThomasTucker Před rokem +12

    I wish i could do this with my dad. I definitely got my dad into The Weeknd but I truly don't think my dad would be able to pick apart and appreciate it as much as this dad is able to. Absolutely love this. I hope we get a Dad Reacts to Kiss Land !!

  • @audreyelizabeth2
    @audreyelizabeth2 Před rokem

    THIS IS AMAZING I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS ONE

  • @bryce2615
    @bryce2615 Před rokem +11

    The balloons in the background are a really nice touch. Also I've been seeing Because The Internet vinyl in the background lately. Hope you guys react to that someday.

  • @barry4649
    @barry4649 Před rokem +6

    Yes! I’ve been waiting for you to react to an album I’m familiar with for a few weeks now, and this is an absolute classic

  • @amiralovesabel
    @amiralovesabel Před rokem

    YESSS I BEEN WAITING FOR THIS

  • @dawsonvh6132
    @dawsonvh6132 Před rokem +1

    SO happy you decided to show Kevin this. Been waiting for it, one of my favorite projects oat ❤

  • @hrshshah8223
    @hrshshah8223 Před rokem +4

    this was a well deserved sub. i was legit rocking my head with u guys as i watched u experience it