Beauty Behind the Madness: The Weeknd's 5th Anniversary Celebration
The Weeknd is commemorating the fifth anniversary of his 2015 album, Beauty Behind the Madness, with a special celebration. The event includes the release of new reissues, such as fresh LP editions and a trio of singles featuring key tracks from the album. Among the new physical products are a 10th-anniversary vinyl pressing of the album, a picture disc LP, and three 7-inch singles: an “Often” b/w “The Hills” 7-inch picture disc, a “Can’t Feel My Face” b/w “Earned It” 7-inch, and a “Tell Your Friends” b/w “Acquainted” 7-inch. Explore the entire collection here.
Beauty Behind the Madness marked a significant turning point for The Weeknd, propelling him from a respected hitmaker to a global sensation. The album showcased a more accessible approach to Tesfaye’s distinctive sound while retaining elements of the dark, alternative R&B style that initially garnered him acclaim. With two No. 1 hits on the Billboard Hot 100, “Can’t Feel My Face” and “The Hills,” the album also featured other chart-topping tracks like “In The Night,” “Earned It (Fifty Shades of Grey),” “Often,” “Tell Your Friends,” “Acquainted,” and the collaboration with Lana Del Rey, “Prisoner.”
In an interview with Time magazine, Tesfaye shared his vision for Beauty Behind the Madness and its significance in his career trajectory. He emphasized his deep connection to alternative R&B, stating that it is an integral part of his musical identity. Tesfaye expressed his ambition to make pop music culturally relevant again through his grand and innovative approach to music production. His goal with Beauty Behind The Madness was to redefine the perception of pop music and elevate it to a new level of artistic expression.
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