Music from The Idol

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The original music created by Canadian singer the Weeknd for the 2023 HBO drama television series The Idol (which he also created and starred in), consists of six separately released EPs released between June 9, 2023 and July 3, 2023. Originally, the music was set to be released all together on June 30, 2023, as a soundtrack album titled The Idol, Vol. 1 through XO and Republic Records.[1][2] However, it was later announced on June 8, 2023, that EPs containing original songs and instrumentals from the show would be released following or preceding the release of each episode.[3] The overall soundtrack was executively produced by Tesfaye himself,[4] EPs contain guest appearances from Mike Dean, Lily-Rose Depp, Suzanna Son, Future, Moses Sumney, Jennie, Ramsey, Lil Baby, and Troye Sivan.

Background[edit]

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Pitchfork6.1/10[5]

Singles[edit]

Before the album was repurposed into multiple EPs, there were two singles released to promote it; "Double Fantasy", which was released on April 21, 2023 and features American rapper Future,[6] and "Popular", a collaboration with American rapper Playboi Carti and American singer Madonna that was released on June 2, 2023.[7][8][9] Although "Double Fantasy" was later released on The Idol Episode 2 (Music from the HBO Original Series), "Popular" was not included on any of the EPs, becoming a stand-alone release. "One of the Girls", a collaboration with South Korean singer Jennie and French-American singer Lily-Rose Depp, was initially included as part of The Idol Episode 4 (Music from the HBO Original Series) and then released as a third single on December 8, 2023.[10]

The Idol Episode 1 (Music from the HBO Original Series)[edit]

The Idol Episode 1 (Music from the HBO Original Series)
EP by
the Weeknd, Mike Dean and Lily-Rose Depp
ReleasedJune 9, 2023 (2023-06-09)
Length7:56
Label
Producer
The Weeknd chronology
Live at SoFi Stadium
(2023) 		The Idol Episode 1 (Music from the HBO Original Series)
(2023) 		The Idol Episode 2 (Music from the HBO Original Series)
(2023)

The Idol Episode 1 (Music from the HBO Original Series) is an EP featuring music from the first episode of The Idol, "Pop Tarts & Rat Tales". The EP was released on June 9, 2023 and consists of two songs: “World Class Sinner / I'm A Freak” as performed in the show by Lily-Rose Depp, and the show's main theme score, "The Lure", which was composed by Mike Dean and featured vocals from The Weeknd.[3]

Track listing[edit]

The Idol Episode 1 (Music from the HBO Original Series) track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."The Lure (Main Theme)" (
)
4:38
2."World Class Sinner / I'm a Freak" (Lily-Rose Depp)
Asa Taccone3:19
Total length:7:57

The Idol Episode 2 (Music from the HBO Original Series)[edit]

The Idol Episode 2 (Music from the HBO Original Series)
EP by
the Weeknd, Mike Dean and Suzanna Son
ReleasedJune 12, 2023 (2023-06-12)
Length13:09
Label
Producer
The Weeknd chronology
The Idol Episode 1 (Music from the HBO Original Series)
(2023) 		The Idol Episode 2 (Music from the HBO Original Series)
(2023) 		The Idol Episode 3 (Music from the HBO Original Series)
(2023)
Singles from The Idol Episode 2 (Music from the HBO Original Series)
  1. "Double Fantasy"
    Released: April 21, 2023

The Idol Episode 2 (Music from the HBO Original Series) is an EP featuring music from the second episode of The Idol, "Double Fantasy". The EP was released on June 12, 2023 and consists of three songs: “Family” performed by Suzanna Son and the Weeknd, the instrumental "Devil's Paradise" composed by Mike Dean, and the pre-released track "Double Fantasy" by the Weeknd featuring American rapper Future.

Track listing[edit]

The Idol Episode 2 (Music from the HBO Original Series) track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Family" (
)
3:04
2."Devil's Paradise" (Mike Dean)
5:38
3."Double Fantasy" (
)
4:28
Total length:13:10
  • ^[a] signifies a co-producer
  • ^[b] signifies an additional producer

The Idol Episode 3 (Music from the HBO Original Series)[edit]

The Idol Episode 3 (Music from the HBO Original Series)
EP by
the Weeknd and Moses Sumney
ReleasedJune 19, 2023 (2023-06-19)
Length13:09
Label
Producer
The Weeknd chronology
The Idol Episode 2 (Music from the HBO Original Series)
(2023) 		The Idol Episode 3 (Music from the HBO Original Series)
(2023) 		The Idol Episode 4 (Music from the HBO Original Series)
(2023)

The Idol Episode 3 (Music from the HBO Original Series) is an EP featuring music from the third episode of The Idol, "Daybreak". The EP was released on June 19, 2023 and consists of three songs: "A Lesser Man" and "Take Me Back", which were both performed by the Weeknd, and "Get It B4", which was performed by Moses Sumney.

Track listing[edit]

The Idol Episode 3 (Music from the HBO Original Series) track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."A Lesser Man" (The Weeknd)
4:59
2."Take Me Back" (The Weeknd)
  • The Weeknd
  • Dean
  • Metro Boomin[a]
3:48
3."Get It B4" (Moses Sumney)
4:22
Total length:13:09
  • ^[a] signifies a co-producer
  • ^[b] signifies an additional producer

The Idol Episode 4 (Music from the HBO Original Series)[edit]

The Idol Episode 4 (Music from the HBO Original Series)
EP by
the Weeknd, Jennie and Lily-Rose Depp
ReleasedJune 23, 2023 (2023-06-23)
Length10:41
Label
Producer
The Weeknd chronology
The Idol Episode 3 (Music from the HBO Original Series)
(2023) 		The Idol Episode 4 (Music from the HBO Original Series)
(2023) 		The Idol Episode 5 Part 1 (Music from the HBO Original Series)
(2023)
Singles from The Idol Episode 4 (Music from the HBO Original Series)
  1. "One of the Girls"
    Released: December 8, 2023

The Idol Episode 4 (Music from the HBO Original Series) is an EP featuring music from the fourth episode of The Idol, "Stars Belong to the World". The EP was released on June 23, 2023 and consists of three songs: "One of the Girls" by the Weeknd, Jennie and Lily-Rose Depp; a cover of John Lennon's "Jealous Guy" performed by the Weeknd and "Fill the Void" by the Weeknd, Depp and Ramsey.[11] "One of the Girls" was released as the EP's first single on December 8, 2023.[12]

Track listing[edit]

The Idol Episode 4 (Music from the HBO Original Series) track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."One of the Girls" (
)
4:04
2."Jealous Guy" (The Weeknd)John Lennon
  • The Weeknd
  • Dean
3:29
3."Fill the Void" (
  • The Weeknd
  • Lily-Rose Depp
  • Ramsey
)
  • Tesfaye
  • Dean
  • Fisher
  • The Weeknd
  • Dean
  • Ramsey
3:05
Total length:10:38
  • ^[b] signifies an additional producer

The Idol Episode 5 Part 1 (Music from the HBO Original Series)[edit]

The Idol Episode 5 Part 1 (Music from the HBO Original Series)
EP by
the Weeknd, Lil Baby and Suzanna Son
ReleasedJune 30, 2023 (2023-06-30)
Length8:09
Label
Producer
The Weeknd chronology
The Idol Episode 4 (Music from the HBO Original Series)
(2023) 		The Idol Episode 5 Part 1 (Music from the HBO Original Series)
(2023) 		The Idol Episode 5 Part 2 (Music from the HBO Original Series)
(2023)

The Idol Episode 5 Part 1 (Music from the HBO Original Series) is the first of two EPs featuring music from the fifth episode of The Idol, "Jocelyn Forever". The EP was released receding the premiere of the episode, and consists of two songs: "Like a God" performed by the Weeknd and "False Idols" with The Weeknd, Lil Baby, and Suzanna Son.

Track listing[edit]

The Idol Episode 5 Part 1 (Music from the HBO Original Series) track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Like a God" (The Weeknd)
3:47
2."False Idols" (
)
  • The Weeknd
  • Dean
4:22
Total length:8:09
  • ^[b] signifies an additional producer

The Idol Episode 5 Part 2 (Music from the HBO Original Series)[edit]

The Idol Episode 5 Part 2 (Music from the HBO Original Series)
EP by
the Weeknd, Lily-Rose Depp and Suzanna Son
ReleasedJuly 3, 2023 (2023-07-03)
Length10:16
Label
Producer
The Weeknd chronology
The Idol Episode 5 Part 1 (Music from the HBO Original Series)
(2023) 		The Idol Episode 5 Part 2 (Music from the HBO Original Series)
(2023)

The Idol Episode 5 Part 2 (Music from the HBO Original Series) is the second of two EPs featuring music from the fifth episode of The Idol, "Jocelyn Forever". The EP was released following the premiere of the episode, and consists of three songs: "Dollhouse" performed by the Weeknd and Lily-Rose Depp, a cover of the George Harrison song "My Sweet Lord" performed by Troye Sivan, and "Crocodile Tears" by Suzanna Son.

Track listing[edit]

The Idol Episode 5 Part 2 (Music from the HBO Original Series) track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Dollhouse" (
)
4:00
2."My Sweet Lord" (Troye Sivan)George Harrison
  • The Weeknd
  • Dean
  • Bram Inscore[b]
3:13
3."Crocodile Tears" (Suzanna Son)Suzanna SonSage Skolfield3:03
Total length:10:16
  • ^[b] signifies an additional producer

Charts[edit]

Chart performance for The Idol, Vol. 1
Chart (2023) Peak
position
Australian Albums (ARIA)[13] 73

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Mamo, Heran (April 12, 2023). "The Weeknd Offers 'Just a Taste' of 'The Idol' Soundtrack". Billboard. Archived from the original on May 14, 2023. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
  2. ^ Galindo, Thomas (April 14, 2023). "The Weeknd Announces Soundtrack for Upcoming HBO Series 'The Idol'". American Songwriter. Archived from the original on May 18, 2023. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
  3. ^ a b Spanos, Brittany (June 9, 2023). "The Weeknd and Lily-Rose Depp Roll Out New Music From HBO's 'The Idol'". Billboard. Retrieved June 9, 2023.
  4. ^ Wang, Steffanee. "'THE IDOL' SOUNDTRACK WILL HAVE FEATURES FROM FUTURE, BLACKPINK'S JENNIE & MORE". Nylon. Retrieved April 17, 2024.
  5. ^ Escobedo Shepherd, Julianne (July 6, 2023). "The Weeknd: The Idol: Music From the HBO Original Series". Pitchfork. Retrieved August 11, 2023.
  6. ^ "The Weeknd: "Double Fantasy" [ft. Future]". Pitchfork. Archived from the original on May 6, 2023. Retrieved June 1, 2023.
  7. ^ Denis, Kyle (May 31, 2023). "The Weeknd Teases New Madonna & Playboi Carti Single for 'The Idol' Soundtrack". Billboard. Archived from the original on May 31, 2023. Retrieved May 31, 2023.
  8. ^ Mamo, Heran (June 2, 2023). "The Weeknd, Madonna & Playboi Carti Come Together on 'Popular' Track: Stream It Now". Billboard. Retrieved June 2, 2023.
  9. ^ Dunworth, Liberty (June 2, 2023). "The Weeknd teams up with Madonna and Playboi Carti for 'Popular'". NME. Retrieved June 2, 2023.
  10. ^ Zemler, Emily (June 23, 2023). "Hear The Weeknd, Lily-Rose Depp, Blackpink's Jennie Team Up on 'One of the Girls'". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on June 23, 2023. Retrieved June 23, 2023.
  11. ^ @theweeknd (June 22, 2023). "Jealous Guy / One of the Girls with Lily and Jennie/ Fill the Void with Lily and Ramsey TOMORROW NIGHT ❤️‍🔥" (Tweet). Retrieved June 22, 2023 – via Twitter.
  12. ^ "One of the Girls - Single by The Weeknd, JENNIE, Lily-Rose Depp". Spotify.
  13. ^ "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 10 July 2023". The ARIA Report. No. 1740. Australian Recording Industry Association. July 10, 2023. p. 6.
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