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The Weeknd
House Of Balloons

Republic Records

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2022 Reissue, Limited Edition Decade Collectors Edition

"House of Balloons" is the debut mixtape by Canadian singer The Weeknd, originally released as a free download in 2011, through his website, and formed part of his Trilogy compilation. Its music incorporates electronic and urban genres including R&B and soul with trip hop, indie rock, and dream pop tones. Contributions to the mixtape's production came from Canadian producers Doc McKinney, Zodiac, Illangelo. The mixtape received widespread acclaim, with critics praising its dark aesthetic, production, and lyrical content. It is widely regarded as a major influence on contemporary R&B music, being credited for pioneering alternative R&B. Musically "House of Balloons" was noted for mixing R&B with elements of soul, trip hop, indie rock, dream pop, and electronic music. The respective albums from The Weeknd's 'Trilogy' compilation encompassed "House of Balloons", Thursday, and Echoes of Silence.

“What makes this whole thing work in an album context is that all the thematic and sonic pieces fit together-- these weird, morning-after tales of lust, hurt, and over-indulgence ("Bring the drugs, baby, I can bring my pain," goes one refrain) are matched by this incredibly lush, downcast music. It's hard to think of a record since probably the xx's debut (definitely a touchstone here) that so fully embodies such a specific nocturnal quality. And even though the image of nightlife painted by the Weeknd isn't a place you'd ever want to live, it's one that's frankly very hard to stop listening to.” - Pitchfork


Label: XO, Republic Records, UMe
Format: 2 x Vinyl, LP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Decade Collectors Edition
Country: USA & Canada
Released: 2011
Genre: Electronic, Hip Hop, Funk / Soul, Pop
Style: Contemporary R&B
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File under: R&B / Modern