Such a good song, so many 80s vibes, I like the music video a LOT (Reminds me of those early sci-fi VHS films back in the day). I also like Daft Punk's eerie appearance at the end, and how we can hear the beginning of starboy (A song I'm not particularly fond of..., but still).

He also wore an MJ jacket, and throughout the video he looks like he wants to rock a couple of moves but IS scared? or hesitated? because they might think "that's too MJ" or "no, leave it for Bruno".

Amazing song, this is gonna be a classic.

Its very simple, but it doesn't get boring even after months.

I'm only surprised this release the video so late.

nextedition said:

Amazing song, this is gonna be a classic.

Its very simple, but it doesn't get boring even after months.

I'm only surprised this release the video so late.

Yeah, radio kept playing this for months now.

He was busy filming visuals for "Reminder", "False Alarm", "MANIA" and "Party Monster".

I really like his 'pulp-ish, VHS, Tarantino-ish" style this era. Back in 15 I saw him as a cheesy, lame ass "dark R&B" act who decided to make pop music overnight. Plus I despised that octopus haircut he had. But now he cool. He's a good singer, nice range, warm voice tone. Nice music too, but AWFUL performer

alphastreet said:

I saw hints of Billie jean and don't stop, well done!

I like the song, the video is very cool.

I cringed at him trying to dance like MJ. He can not dance. I notice now his people are trying to market him like a MJ clone, the directors copied the Billie Jean video shots. I don't mind when artists imitate their influences but for some reason when he tries to impersonate MJ, it comes off forced and awkward. Outside of those things, the video has an interesting concept.

I like the song and I don't mind The Weekend but it would have been better if MJ had sang it.....just saying.

Goddess4Real said:

I like the song and I don't mind The Weekend but it would have been better if MJ had sang it.....just saying.

Much better, it would have been great.

214 said:

Goddess4Real said:

I like the song and I don't mind The Weekend but it would have been better if MJ had sang it.....just saying.

Much better, it would have been great.

It's an amazing track, but can someone teach this man how to dance? You're a pop star, Weeknd, come on.

SoulAlive said:

is this supposed to be a good song? I'm not feelin' it.To me it sounds like a typical,lightweight,MJ-inspired pop tune.I'd rather just listen to Off The Wall,lol

wouldn't '...heat between your thighs' have been a better lyric?

meh...first weeknd song i've listened to half of...coulda done without. just another entertainer who wouldn't be jack shit without another 100 names in the credits.

Shawy89 said:

nextedition said:

Amazing song, this is gonna be a classic.

Its very simple, but it doesn't get boring even after months.

I'm only surprised this release the video so late.

Yeah, radio kept playing this for months now.

He was busy filming visuals for "Reminder", "False Alarm", "MANIA" and "Party Monster".

I really like his 'pulp-ish, VHS, Tarantino-ish" style this era. Back in 15 I saw him as a cheesy, lame ass "dark R&B" act who decided to make pop music overnight. Plus I despised that octopus haircut he had. But now he cool. He's a good singer, nice range, warm voice tone. Nice music too, but AWFUL performer

Agree. He said he never really performed shows or a large audience and was extremely shy. Hope he gets better.

alphastreet said:

If this were pharrell and Nile Rogers with daft punk, the reaction would be completely different.

You're absolutely right.

still trash

alphastreet said:

If this were pharrell and Nile Rogers with daft punk, the reaction would be completely different.

Agree man, definitely agree

The orgers really can't listen to a song without looking at the artist's name.

Shawy89 said:

alphastreet said:

If this were pharrell and Nile Rogers with daft punk, the reaction would be completely different.

Agree man, definitely agree

The orgers really can't listen to a song without looking at the artist's name.

Preach boy, get out and preach.

214 said:

Shawy89 said:

Agree man, definitely agree

The orgers really can't listen to a song without looking at the artist's name.

Preach boy, get out and preach.

Oh man Been here years trying to cope up with the negativity of the orgers. And it's sad cause this is one of the few forums on the internet where you can find good taste, but it's gotten to a point where it doesn't even make common sense. I see people here hating on truly good, decent jams just because they don't like the artist or because the artist borrows too much from their favorite band or singer. Like, a good song is a good song, if it's catchy then it's even better. Art is subjective after all but you can't go on and call every contemporary pop song TRASH because of juvenile references and childish 'I'm too good to listen to this' attitude.

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Shawy89 said:

214 said:

Preach boy, get out and preach.

Oh man Been here years trying to cope up with the negativity of the orgers. And it's sad cause this is one of the few forums on the internet where you can find good taste, but it's gotten to a point where it doesn't even make common sense. I see people here hating on truly good, decent jams just because they don't like the artist or because the artist borrows too much from their favorite band or singer. Like, a good song is a good song, if it's catchy then it's even better. Art is subjective after all but you can't go on and call every contemporary pop song TRASH because of juvenile references and childish 'I'm too good to listen to this' attitude.

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You see this here all the time, and as you say, a good song is a good song reagardless who is singing it.

Once again, The Weeknd proves he has atypical staying power. Great track.

peedub said:

Shawy89 said:

214 said:

Preach boy, get out and preach.

Oh man Been here years trying to cope up with the negativity of the orgers. And it's sad cause this is one of the few forums on the internet where you can find good taste, but it's gotten to a point where it doesn't even make common sense. I see people here hating on truly good, decent jams just because they don't like the artist or because the artist borrows too much from their favorite band or singer. Like, a good song is a good song, if it's catchy then it's even better. Art is subjective after all but you can't go on and call every contemporary pop song TRASH because of juvenile references and childish 'I'm too good to listen to this' attitude.

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i dunno, man...seems to me the taste on this forum is pretty limited.

it's like if prince was a fresh, home-baked chocolate chip cookie and this was the 'cookies: non fresh, home-baked chocolate chip' forum...you've got...

my favorite cookie is oreos...

my favorite cookie is oreos: double stuff...

my favorite cookie is golden oreos...

with the occasional...

my favorite cookie is chips ahoy...

or

my favorite cookie is nutter butter...

but watch how quickly the 'my favorite cookie is macaroons' or 'my favorite cookie is fresh, home baked peanut-butter' threads sink to the third page.

this jackson, that jackson, mariah, madonna, beyonce...yadda yadda. the weeknd sounds to me like oreos with a redesigned wrapper...a product, not a cookie. a bunch of corn syrup and msg, not a fistful of butter dipped in sugar.

Shockedelicus said:

It's an amazing track, but can someone teach this man how to dance? You're a pop star, Weeknd, come on.

I wonder why he didn't work with a choreographer his tepid MJ-styled moves are hilarious