The Weeknd’s , released on November 13, 2012 , is a major-label compilation that remastered his three 2011 mixtapes: House of Balloons , Thursday , and Echoes of Silence .

Would you like a of the story from each mixtape?

Loneliness, emotional manipulation, and a lack of paternal figures.

defined Abel's start, he has recently completed a "spiritual successor" trilogy that mirrors its depth. This modern era—spanning After Hours (2020) Dawn FM (2022) , and the finale Hurry Up Tomorrow (2025)

: Included eclectic samples from artists like Beach House , Siouxsie and the Banshees , and France Gall .

While mostly a compilation of previous work, the 2012 Trilogy added significant value for fans:

The 2012 Trilogy album contains three songs that were not on the original 2011 mixtapes. If you are searching for a ZIP labeled “new,” you likely want the version that includes:

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