Albums by The Weeknd - in pictures


  • The Weeknd's five albums demonstrate an evolution from mysterious figure to pop music superstar. Photo: Sife El Amine
    The Weeknd's five albums demonstrate an evolution from mysterious figure to pop music superstar. Photo: Sife El Amine
  • Released in 2013, 'Kiss Land' was an inauspicious start for what has become a wildly successful career.
    Released in 2013, 'Kiss Land' was an inauspicious start for what has become a wildly successful career.
  • 'Beauty Behind the Madness' (2015) is when The Weeknd announced himself as the next major pop star.
    'Beauty Behind the Madness' (2015) is when The Weeknd announced himself as the next major pop star.
  • The bloated and aimless 'Starboy' (2016) was a monumental misfire.
    The bloated and aimless 'Starboy' (2016) was a monumental misfire.
  • Released in 2020, 'After Hours' captured the isolation and anxiety of the pandemic era.
    Released in 2020, 'After Hours' captured the isolation and anxiety of the pandemic era.
  • A career-best effort, 'Dawn FM' (2022) finds The Weeknd at the peak of his prowess.
    A career-best effort, 'Dawn FM' (2022) finds The Weeknd at the peak of his prowess.