![]() ![]() But after a second or third listen, I could differentiate from each, and not a single one was a skip, and all had the ability to get stuck on repeat in your head. At first listen, the songs all had a similar sound to them. Written by Carey himself, the poem encourages all to try to find inner peace, and realize that things like your weight or materialistic items won’t matter once you’ve passed.Įvery song on the album had a light, catchy tune to them, most dabbling into the classic 80s sound. The final recording on the album, labeled “Phantom Regret by Jim”, highlights what actually will be important when you finally “walk into the light”, leaving listeners with a beautiful and important message. “A tale by Quincy” is a recording of Quincy speaking over a smooth R&B rhythm about how growing up without certain parental figures can impact romantic relationships later in life. Because of his transformative abilities, listeners may not detect Carey in this eerie radio show host role without prior knowledge.Īside from the music, some of the best aspects of the album include monologues from both Carey and Quincy Jones, producer of Michael Jackson’s most important work, as well as a fake commercial promoting the final destination of the album: the afterlife. Carey is known for his ability to take on any role thrown at him, and is a master at transforming into a diverse variety of characters. What really brought this work alive was the acting of Jim Carey, who played the radio host of “Dawn FM”. Each role these special guests play contributes to an important piece the album wouldn’t be complete without. ![]() The album includes a number of well known names such as Jim Carey, Quincy Jones, Tyler, the Creator and Lil Wayne. So it could feel celebratory, could feel bleak, however, you want to make it feel, but that’s what the Dawn is for me.” And while you’re stuck in traffic, they got a radio station playing in the car, with a radio host guiding you to the light and helping you transition to the other side. “And they’re stuck in this purgatory state, which I always imagined would be like being stuck in traffic waiting to reach the light at the end of the tunnel. ![]() “Picture the album being like the listener is dead,” he said. The Weeknd explained the conceptual theme in an interview with Billboard in November of 2021. What makes this album unique is that it contains more than just music in order to convey an overarching storyline. His album, “Dawn FM”, reflects on major themes regarding the journey from death to afterlife. The pop singer known as The Weeknd has released a new album, setting the bar for musicians in 2022 exceedingly high. Chloe Fitzgibbon, Copy Editor, Social Media Team ![]()
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