Thursday (album)
Second of three 2011 mixtapes by the Weeknd / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Thursday is the second mixtape by the Canadian singer-songwriter the Weeknd. It was released on August 18, 2011, by XO. Like his debut mixtape House of Balloons (2011), the Weeknd collaborated with producers and songwriters Doc McKinney and Illangelo; the duo produced Thursday in its entirety, and it contains fewer samples than its predecessor.[1] Recorded in Toronto, the mixtape features a guest appearance from the Canadian rapper Drake.
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Released | August 18, 2011 (2011-08-18) | |||
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Length | 50:21 | |||
Label | XO | |||
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Thursday has an unconventional and diverse musical style, drawing on downtempo, dubstep, dream pop, hip hop, rock, and reggae music. It contains similar themes to his previous works, exploring the Weeknd's drug use, libertinism, and experiences with love and newfound fame.[2] He titled the mixtape as a reference to a contentious open relationship he had with a former lover.[3]
The project was preceded by two promotional singles, "Rolling Stone" and "The Birds, Pt. 1". Thursday received favorable reviews, critics drawing comparisons to House of Balloons. It was later commercially released as part of his 2012 compilation album Trilogy, with "The Zone" being released as a single. On its tenth anniversary, the original mixes were released alongside a limited edition line of merchandise designed by artist Mr. Yanen.