After Hours Album – The Weeknd

Album Details

ArtistThe Weeknd
Release onMarch 20, 2020
No. of Songs14 Songs
Length56 min 17 sec
GenreR&B, New Wave, Dream Pop, Electropop, Synth-pop, Alternative R&B
ProducersDaHeala, Dre Moon, Frank Dukes, Illangelo, Kevin Parker, Mario Winans, Max Martin, Metro Boomin, Nate Mercereau, Notinbed, Oneohtrix Point Never, Oscar Holter, Prince 85, Ricky Reed & The Weeknd
WritersBelly, Bernie Taupin, DaHeala, Dre Moon, Elton John, Frank Dukes, Illangelo, Kaan Güneşberk, Kevin Parker, Mario Winans, Max Martin, Metro Boomin, Mike McTaggart, Notinbed, Oneohtrix Point Never, Oscar Holter, Prince 85, Ricky Reed & The Weeknd
LabelRepublic Records & XO Records

About After Hours Album

After Hours is the fourth studio album by Canadian singer-songwriter the Weeknd, released on March 20, 2020, by XO and Republic Records. The album was primarily produced by the Weeknd, with contributions from DaHeala, Illangelo, Max Martin, Metro Boomin, and OPN. While the standard edition of the album features no guest artists, the deluxe edition includes Ariana Grande, and the remix edition features Chromatics and Lil Uzi Vert. Thematically, After Hours delves into topics of loneliness, self-loathing, and escapism.

Prior to the release, the Weeknd indicated that After Hours would differ stylistically from its predecessor, Starboy (2016), incorporating new wave and dream pop influences. The album’s title is inspired by the 1985 film of the same name, and the artwork draws from various films.

After Hours was supported by five singles: “Heartless,” “Blinding Lights,” the title track, “In Your Eyes,” and “Save Your Tears.” “Blinding Lights” and “Heartless” both reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100, with the remix of “Save Your Tears” featuring Ariana Grande also topping the chart. The album received generally positive reviews, with some critics hailing it as the Weeknd’s best work. It debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, marking the Weeknd’s fourth number-one album in the US, and remained at the top for four consecutive weeks. After Hours also topped the charts in 20 other countries, including Canada and the UK. By December 2022, it was certified triple platinum by the RIAA. Due to delays from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Weeknd released his fifth studio album, Dawn FM, in early 2022, followed by a tour that supported both After Hours and Dawn FM. The albums are part of a trilogy, with his sixth studio album, Hurry Up Tomorrow, set to be released in early 2025.

After Hours Tracklist

After Hours standard edition

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1Alone AgainAbel Tesfaye, Jason Quenneville, Carlo Montagnese, Adam FeeneyThe Weeknd, Illangelo, DaHeala, Frank Dukes4:10
2Too LateTesfaye, Quenneville, Montagnese, Eric Burton, FredericThe Weeknd, Illangelo, Ricky Reed, DaHeala, Nate Mercereau3:59
3Hardest to LoveTesfaye, Max Martin, Oscar HolterThe Weeknd, Martin, Holter3:31
4Scared to LiveTesfaye, Ahmad Balshe, Martin, Holter, Lopatin, Elton John, Bernard TaupinThe Weeknd, Martin, Holter3:11
5SnowchildTesfaye, Quenneville, Balshe, MontagneseThe Weeknd, Illangelo, DaHeala4:07
6Escape from LATesfaye, Montagnese, Leland Tyler Wayne, Mike McTaggartThe Weeknd, Metro Boomin, Illangelo5:55
7HeartlessTesfaye, Wayne, Montagnese, Andre ProctorThe Weeknd, Metro Boomin, Illangelo, Dre Moon3:18
8FaithTesfaye, Balshe, Montagnese, WayneThe Weeknd, Metro Boomin, Illangelo4:43
9Blinding LightsTesfaye, Balshe, Quenneville, Martin, HolterThe Weeknd, Martin, Holter3:20
10In Your EyesTesfaye, Balshe, Martin, HolterThe Weeknd, Martin, Holter3:57
11Save Your TearsTesfaye, Balshe, Quenneville, Martin, HolterThe Weeknd, Martin, Holter3:35
12Repeat After Me (Interlude)Tesfaye, Kevin Parker, LopatinParker, OPN3:15
13After HoursTesfaye, Quenneville, Balshe, Montagnese, Mario WinansThe Weeknd, Illangelo, DaHeala, Winans6:01
14Until I Bleed OutTesfaye, Wayne, Lopatin, Mejdi Rhars, NotinbedThe Weeknd, Metro Boomin, OPN, Prince 85, Notinbed3:10

Deluxe edition bonus tracks

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
15“Nothing Compares”Tesfaye, Balshe, Quenneville, FredericThe Weeknd, DaHeala, Ricky Reed3:42
16“Missed You”Tesfaye, QuennevilleThe Weeknd, DaHeala2:24
17“Final Lullaby”Tesfaye, QuennevilleThe Weeknd, DaHeala3:05
18“Save Your Tears” (Remix) (with Ariana Grande)Tesfaye, Balshe, Quenneville, Martin, Holter, Ariana GrandeThe Weeknd, Martin, Holter, Grande3:11

Japanese deluxe edition bonus tracks

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
18“In Your Eyes” (Remix) (featuring Doja Cat)Tesfaye, Balshe, Martin, Holter, Amala DlaminiThe Weeknd, Martin, Holter3:57
19“Blinding Lights” (Chromatics Remix)Tesfaye, Quenneville, Martin, Holter, Nathaniel Stanton Miller, John David PadgettJohnny Jewel4:21

Remixes EP

No.TitleWriter(s)RemixerLength
1“Heartless” (Remix) (featuring Lil Uzi Vert)Tesfaye, Wayne, Montagnese, Proctor, Symere Woods3:20
2“Blinding Lights” (Chromatics Remix) (featuring Chromatics)Tesfaye, Quenneville, Martin, Holter, Miller, PadgettJohnny Jewel4:21
3“Save Your Tears” (OPN Remix)Tesfaye, Balshe, Quenneville, Martin, Holter, LopatinOPN3:40
4“Heartless” (Vapor Wave Remix) (featuring Lil Uzi Vert)Tesfaye, Wayne, Montagnese, Proctor, Symere Woods, QuennevilleDaHeala2:45
5“After Hours” (The Blaze Remix)Tesfaye, Quenneville, Balshe, Montagnese, Winans, Guillaume Alric, Jonathan AlricThe Blaze3:58
6“Scared to Live” (SNL Live)Tesfaye, Balshe, Martin, Holter, Lopatin, John, Taupin3:37
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