Beauty Behind the Madness

Beauty Behind the Madness is a 2015 album by The Weeknd that moves his alternative R&B foundation toward a more pop and dance-pop oriented sound. It pairs glossy, hook-driven production and funk-tinged pop with darker lyrical themes of fame, excess, and troubled relationships, and includes major singles such as "Can't Feel My Face" and "The Hills" that highlight his falsetto and moody atmospherics. The record balances mainstream pop structures with R&B and hip hop influences while retaining cinematic, nocturnal tones.