Certified Lover Boy
by Drake
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3.5

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  1. Bobjimmy
    Sep 3, 2021
    0
    Another L from drake this got no chance against donda, more underwater sounding filters and boring production that we’ve come to expect from drake, nothing different or new or really standout do better drake
  2. Gunsun
    Sep 3, 2021
    3
    I thought it was going to be Drake type from 2011 and 2013 but no, this album is definitely Scorpion pt 2 that simple. In songs that have feats it seems that Drake is the feat. Could be better.
  3. ryanhxyes
    Sep 3, 2021
    5
    After a few play throughs it’s safe to say this album continues Drake’s lineage of dropping mediocre albums that are carried by a couple of stand out tracks. Boring overall with a few moments of greatness.
  4. Ashmothma
    Sep 3, 2021
    3
    Am not the biggest Drake fan out there, but expect a level of quality that just wasn't there. After a disappointment from Scorpion, this brought Drake to new lows. Tracks like way 2 Sexy seem catered towards TikTok viral videos - reminiscent of "Ringtone Rappers". The features from Cudi, Thug, Jay Z, and Travis are easily the highs of this album. The lows are the misogynistic lyrics, theAm not the biggest Drake fan out there, but expect a level of quality that just wasn't there. After a disappointment from Scorpion, this brought Drake to new lows. Tracks like way 2 Sexy seem catered towards TikTok viral videos - reminiscent of "Ringtone Rappers". The features from Cudi, Thug, Jay Z, and Travis are easily the highs of this album. The lows are the misogynistic lyrics, the length without a cohesive purpose and lack of memorable songs. Somehow Drake put out a 21 song album without any club hits. One where any of the "best" songs wouldn't feel out of place on any of his previous albums. A star like Drake not creatively progressing at all in his career shows a lack of care, or interest in the music world. It is clear money is the goal - there's nothing wrong with that, but its a disappointment to fans of good music.… Expand
  5. CJack8
    Sep 3, 2021
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The features carry the album as always on a Drake album. The album somehow is not cohesive, even though 90% of the songs sound the same. Certified Mid Boy… Expand
  6. FierreiF
    Sep 3, 2021
    1
    1 good song and 3 decent. Every else was a complete waste of time and precious AirPod battery. I’d rather listen to a ten hour loop of a kid screaming in Walmart than listen to this absolutely **** album. Drake is and always has been trash
  7. Jredeker
    Sep 3, 2021
    1
    Is this supposed to be parody of himself? Drake, make something creative and not just something to try and get maximum airplay.
  8. keke17
    Sep 3, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It was amazing i loved how chill it was way better than donda. It also had some great features like lil baby lil durk rick ross etc.… Expand
  9. kid247
    Sep 3, 2021
    10
    This was 8.5 but to offset some of the most biased idiotic reviews here - I’m bump it up a bit.
  10. duduroyal
    Sep 3, 2021
    0
    Mesma música de sempre. Não inovou em nada nesse álbum.
    Como fã de Drake me decepcionei nessa. Não consegui ouvir mais de 3 músicas porque são todas iguais
  11. KendrickYe
    Sep 3, 2021
    0
    I don’t think I’ve heard something so horrible befors. Mediocre production and Drake being the worst he has ever been. I feel bad for the featured artists for taking part in this disaster of an album.
  12. AllanAstro
    Sep 3, 2021
    0
    Lazy Album, Drake doesn't come as evolved or as energetic. The album seems like a previous album, with no sense of creativity, which is disrespectful for the fans.
  13. clwooten1996
    Sep 3, 2021
    1
    Drake has been in a rut for the better part of a decade now producing the same album over and over again. The quality cast of features still isn’t enough to break him out of a slide in quality that began in 2016. All that being said Drake appears to have no motivation to further himself creatively when his same old sound makes him richer by the day.
  14. Pedrolnb1
    Sep 3, 2021
    2
    Esperava muito mais de um album do drake..
    Nem as musicas com feat tão esperado, como travsi ficaram em um vibe boa.. pra um cantor que só canta musicas comerciais.
    Apresenta musicas cansativas de se ouvir.
    Musicas que não ouviriamos mais de 1 vez em 1 dia.
  15. johnnychoppa
    Sep 3, 2021
    10
    play this in your car if it has an excellent sound system early in the morning or late at night when it's dark out & no cars are on the road appreciate the fact that this album will make you cry and want to give drake a hug because of how good it is any negative review you see on here is all lies this album is hot man
  16. hsch
    Sep 3, 2021
    3
    This album is almost as painfully boring as Scorpion with about as much filler. The only good songs here are the opener which is immediatly followed by four of the most bland drake songs ever made. The travis wayne future thugger cudi features are the only thing saving this bland uninspired project that I just can't help but feel is rushed. A real snoozer. The cover art is easily the mostThis album is almost as painfully boring as Scorpion with about as much filler. The only good songs here are the opener which is immediatly followed by four of the most bland drake songs ever made. The travis wayne future thugger cudi features are the only thing saving this bland uninspired project that I just can't help but feel is rushed. A real snoozer. The cover art is easily the most boring and lack luster thing i have ever seen. Once again another drake album where he talks about sex, money and his enormous ego. The beats sound about all the same. Not even future saying "too sexy" could save yet another bland uninspired album. Donda>>>>>>>>>
    Stay mad drake fans.    … Expand
  17. Mattoshie
    Sep 3, 2021
    0
    Genuinely the worst album I've ever heard in my entire time on this planet. Hope Drake somehow unreleases this, Chance the Rappers latest album was better than this.
  18. Drimsdrams
    Sep 3, 2021
    0
    Since Views , Drake decline a little by little. this album is good but i think, he could delete 4-5 songs on the album. I appreciate the vibe of most of the songs. i think 7/10 is good for this album
  19. iammikendlovu
    Sep 3, 2021
    7
    Decent album. Has some good moments.
    I would recommend Papi's Home, Fair Trade and No Friends in The Industry as the standout tracks in the album.
  20. Zubizubi
    Sep 3, 2021
    0
    My ears, oh god my ears. This was a genuinely painful experience. I don’t know why I expected it to be decent.
  21. Alexander69420
    Sep 3, 2021
    10
    It’s great. Nothing more to add, it’s just perfect. I loved it. The flow in every song is impecable. The features didn’t disappoint.
  22. joefosterrr
    Sep 3, 2021
    0
    Average drake album, most songs sound the same with lots of mid but with a couple of tiktok bangers it will get a ‘pass’ but highly disappointing album, still his best work since views
  23. Itayshoham
    Sep 3, 2021
    3
    pretty mid ngl, felt very uninteresting at points and overall nothing we haven't heard from Drake. some very cringe bars, one of Drakes weaker projects. Great potential features misused imo, just not a big fan tbh.
  24. altaroforochi
    Sep 3, 2021
    0
    “FAST FOOD MUSIC” This is what describes Drake’s music the best. Every song on this album follows a “Radio-friendly” “Hit” “TikTok” formula. He doesn’t take any creative risk. The album cover art by Damien Hirst is absolutely garbage, Kanye West’s Donda album cover (which is literally a black square) being miles better than whatever this was. Also, R. Kelly’s on here.
  25. Raju_innocentxv
    Sep 3, 2021
    1
    Drake is proving that he has zero versatility recently! Place hand on your heart and tell me a unique song from this album ! Almost all the songs sound same and are like a spectacular yawn fest! It never really picks anywhere in between.There are couple of great songs on this album but as a whole experience they are easily overshadowed by the bad songs having some if the corniest lyrics inDrake is proving that he has zero versatility recently! Place hand on your heart and tell me a unique song from this album ! Almost all the songs sound same and are like a spectacular yawn fest! It never really picks anywhere in between.There are couple of great songs on this album but as a whole experience they are easily overshadowed by the bad songs having some if the corniest lyrics in hiphop.I really wish drake will come up soon with something worth our time… Expand
  26. Krucible03
    Sep 3, 2021
    0
    I'm sorry, but this one is disappointing and the album cover is complete trash, I could make the same album cover in like 1 minute
  27. D_sleazy
    Sep 3, 2021
    10
    Once again Drake drops a classic album. Like always it’s a mix of club bangers and slow songs. Drake seemingly can’t miss!!
  28. Jayz23
    Sep 3, 2021
    3
    Disappointed to say the least.
    Not sure if its because im not in love nor hate my ex but its been the same ol thing.
  29. francoe97_
    Sep 3, 2021
    0
    The most overrated artist of all time. His last good album was a decade ago.
  30. Musicre
    Sep 3, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Its the Same beat Same flow along all the album. Its Quite boring to be honest. The all ideology is problematic Also : **** apology .… Expand
  31. CaueJocs
    Sep 3, 2021
    0
    literally one of the worst albums i've ever listened, **** so boring and repetitive
  32. ronaldomessi69
    Sep 3, 2021
    10
    great album overall. you can tell by how all 15 yo white boy kanye stans are already all over the place thrashing on it, cheers drizzy.
  33. Dakrore
    Sep 3, 2021
    10
    Classic album and it’s going to pave the way for a transition in how we define hip hop (topics, style) as the topics presented are far from what we are always know
  34. jackcrutons
    Sep 3, 2021
    10
    Amazing album, bringing back the old drakes we all know and love. He had great features in this album as well!
  35. Dubtray
    Sep 3, 2021
    4
    One of the weaker Drake albums. Solid production, Drake staying in his lane. 1 or 2 heavy hitters but the rest was lifeless.
  36. lilrari
    Sep 3, 2021
    0
    this **** so bland. Certified boring boy. Scorpion 2.0. Laziest project of 2021
  37. Mariosinnit
    Sep 3, 2021
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. First listen, not what I was expecting kinda underwhelming a lil bit but there was a good few songs that I really enjoyed, I liked probably 9 outta all of them. I'm sure some will grow on me more though. I just wanted him to switch the flow a little bit more, a bit less one dimensional. Some songs are definitely skips but some songs are genuinely really good. Definitely not trash but maybe I set my expectations too high

    I miss that raw, energised drake. started from the bottom, from time, worst behaviour. I feel like this album is missing a lot of that. And don’t get me wrong I love drake and Ye so I’m not about to compare but CLB as is, is a miss for me.

    i like the album but i’m not ever going to relisten to it in full. the goofy lyrics towards the start of the album just put a bad taste in my mouth lol    … Expand
  38. zappking
    Sep 3, 2021
    0
    I literally almost fell asleep listening to this. I respect the effort, but we need something to remind us that Drake is one of the best, but it definitely falls flat. Only a couple decent tracks, or I would have given it a 0.
  39. ASH24
    Sep 3, 2021
    0
    I was hyped for this album, Donda dropped and that was a masterpiece so i thought CLB would also be a masterpiece but this album made me fall asleep. I have never been this bored listening to Drake music. Well it's back to Donda now after the first day of CLB dropping.
  40. dafgy
    Sep 3, 2021
    0
    certified minor lover.
    another crappy record from alleged artist that doesnt write his own lyrics. perhaps texting underage girls **** him up, who knows.
  41. dzk
    Sep 3, 2021
    0
    Disappointment is the best I can describe this. Is this really what we were waiting for
  42. Calvint1227
    Sep 3, 2021
    9
    Good mix of easy vibes and bars. Very good features in comparison to other major albums out at the moment. Drake has mastered the catchy yet in depth rapping over very well produced beats. Samples almost make the listener feel nostalgic or emotional. 9/10 not a 10/10 only because of the album cover otherwise no complaints
  43. Zmcclaine
    Sep 3, 2021
    4
    Definitely an average album it has some hits but it drags on it’s a chore to listen to all the songs in a row definitely one of drakes worst album. The production on it was lackluster sounds like if you look up drake type beats on YouTube.
    The lyrics are pretty good but with bad beats they don’t get enough light. Overall very disappointed in this drake track thought we was going back to    Definitely an average album it has some hits but it drags on it’s a chore to listen to all the songs in a row definitely one of drakes worst album. The production on it was lackluster sounds like if you look up drake type beats on YouTube.
    The lyrics are pretty good but with bad beats they don’t get enough light. Overall very disappointed in this drake track thought we was going back to 2016 views drake but we are far from that with this project.    … Expand
  44. evildadrocker
    Sep 3, 2021
    0
    Giving it a zero because it deserves. Blend, generic, washed out piece of bad music.
  45. Evanocity
    Sep 3, 2021
    0
    This pains me to say as an honest Drake fan, but this is probably the worst album that I have heard this year. There’s nothing that stands out or that pushes the boundaries of Drake’s music. Every song is either a generic Drake love song or about how he’s “at the top of the music game and no one can touch him!" Look, sorry Mr. Graham, but this album is an absolute DISASTER!
  46. j_mc
    Sep 3, 2021
    2
    Not progressing from the format or sound of his previous work, Drake has yet again managed to add a safe and disappointing record to his discography. Has Drake forgotten how to make a piece of art rather than a product?
  47. RoadmanGK3
    Sep 3, 2021
    4
    Below average, Drake has done so much better. Needs more rapping and faster beats.
  48. darealiltunechi
    Sep 3, 2021
    8
    No major hits on this one but The album serves the Lover Boy theme though.
    Cohesion is Good and the production is excellent. More features than usual for a Drake album that are also spot on. If you go to the Movies to watch a great Love story while expecting an action movie with Bruce Willis you shouldn't go in the first place. I expect good reviews on this one in contrast with Kanye's DONDA.
  49. shanyewest
    Sep 3, 2021
    0
    One of the worst albums of 2021 easily.. This is literally no match for Donda, there is nothing special AT ALL on this album, just the usual drake type song where he talks about how rich he is and how cool he is, except its 10 times cornier with all the Lover Boy things he has going on. This was one of the most boring albums I've ever heard. My ears are bleeding.
  50. PriestGascoigne
    Sep 3, 2021
    0
    Esse é o pior álbum da discografia do drake, ele quis repetir a fórmula de "scorpion" e parece que saiu tudo no automático
  51. RobertCriss
    Sep 3, 2021
    1
    i'm sorry, but donda is better. I really had hopes for this drake album....
  52. Hem9nt
    Sep 3, 2021
    3
    Drake has done it once again , another mid-album.
    Even the star studded features couldn't save it.
  53. Marythelistener
    Sep 3, 2021
    4
    What a diss-appointment. The songs are boring and sound the same. Also if you gonna make a diss track, you better make it fire wich did not happen in this case. Giving 4 because its not bad, but also not good.
  54. Champagnepapifa
    Sep 3, 2021
    0
    Biggest disappointment of 2021. Only enjoyable part was Cudi’s feature. Drake should stick to being a pedophile and sending people back to rehab
  55. Jwh2333
    Sep 3, 2021
    1
    Painfully slow and boring. I was waiting for the album to pick up the whole time but it's just 21 tracks of elevator music. If you need help falling asleep it's a 9.
  56. nodasani
    Sep 3, 2021
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Oof

    Well let's start. Firstly I would like to say the album cover doesn't bother me in the since that it attempts humor and fits the vibe. However that may be the problem. The humor here (She say she a lesbian, well me too) is, at the very least hit or miss. The vibe and humor can't carry itself over its long length even with it's amazing features (Scott, Project Pat, Jay-Z), and the bars, although they flirt with classic status, never really reach the mark. The beats (seriously lacking 40s touch) are actually really nice, but nothing trailblazing.

    Now let's talk the beef. Being neither Team Kanye or Team Drake seemed like it would benefit me in this review but honestly makes it harder. With Donda was misshapen, flawed, cconfusing and over long, CLB seemed like a clear cut winner before the rope was cut. However it seems that CLB not only follows suit and falls to same traps that Donda does (minus controversial features), it also is just as self indulgent. The subliminals here grow as stale as they did on Donda. Drake and Kanye need to get a room already. But instead of engaging in tantric sex, they should Collab again. All things said and done, CLB, in all respects and fairness is a very very VERY average Drake album. Which is a disappointment considering anything average from Drake feels like a slap in the face. This album gets a 2.    … Expand
  57. Marquesw
    Sep 3, 2021
    1
    Same ole same ole. Catchy tracks that have no depth or classic feel. Drake has not grown - he seems very immature and shallow for his age.
  58. L-DIZZLE
    Sep 3, 2021
    1
    Meh, was ok, but couldn't help but feel it was too similar to everything else he has done. IDK, but would be fair to say i'm a fair bit let down.
  59. aruiptre
    Sep 3, 2021
    10
    Amazing his best album so far I don’t get why people hating for no reason everything he did so fresh and new really amazing job the goat speaking
  60. f4h1dul
    Sep 3, 2021
    1
    It's that time of year again. Let's see what the artist of the decade has released... Oh wait, the decline since Views continues. Enjoy :/
  61. Jannik110
    Sep 3, 2021
    2
    Very boring, no hits. Such a disappointment, was looking forward for this album.
  62. alandisnc
    Sep 3, 2021
    0
    This album is just so bland and boring, we’re facing a Scorpion 2, just not fun and not quality music
  63. Jamzeh
    Sep 3, 2021
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Decent but nothing amazing. Expected better considering the hype. You’d think he’d produce something a lot better than this.… Expand
  64. Tannie_t0ssie
    Sep 3, 2021
    3
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  65. Angue
    Sep 3, 2021
    10
    L’album #CLB de Drake
  66. lettucemmind
    Sep 3, 2021
    0
    All of Drake's projects after Never Was The Same, it seemed like Drake had figured out the formula to endless bangers and radio hits. There's not a single song that is even sonically pleasing for more than a minute other than N 2 deep, and that song is not even that good. The bars are kind of corny and pseudo-deep, literally only good for Instagram captions. I'm really not digging thisAll of Drake's projects after Never Was The Same, it seemed like Drake had figured out the formula to endless bangers and radio hits. There's not a single song that is even sonically pleasing for more than a minute other than N 2 deep, and that song is not even that good. The bars are kind of corny and pseudo-deep, literally only good for Instagram captions. I'm really not digging this project at all, and I don't think I'm going to ever listen to any of these songs ever again. This was a very disappointing album and he is def falling off.… Expand
  67. Wasab1
    Sep 3, 2021
    0
    Boring asf
  68. MitchyBoi03
    Sep 3, 2021
    9
    Really good album. I love how each song joins in together in ways, and how every song gives off a nice vibe. Wish Laugh Now Cry Later and Vital were on it, but there are so many bangers.
  69. ellgthompson
    Sep 3, 2021
    2
    'CLB' is the most BORING, UNINSPIRED album drake has ever made. managing to eclipse the steaming turd that was scorpion. i was expecting something more along the lines of 'Take Care' but this album hasn't even got an ounce of the same substance or feeling behind any of the songs (probably because abel didn't write them) drake doesn't make music like he used to and over time his albums just'CLB' is the most BORING, UNINSPIRED album drake has ever made. managing to eclipse the steaming turd that was scorpion. i was expecting something more along the lines of 'Take Care' but this album hasn't even got an ounce of the same substance or feeling behind any of the songs (probably because abel didn't write them) drake doesn't make music like he used to and over time his albums just seem to be getting worse. the album has next to zero replay-ability, the beats are BORING! and the bars a sub standard.… Expand
  70. Sinslayer05
    Sep 3, 2021
    4
    The first half of the album is complete trash, it gets better in the second half but there is alot of filler and unnecessary tracks. Alot of the album sounds the same, bad rapping over generic beats. I expected better
  71. Cod3nflame
    Sep 3, 2021
    3
    Meh. It’s an okay album. Not bad. Good at times. Not amazing. Same old Drake we’ve been hearing for almost a decade now.
  72. bbatran
    Sep 3, 2021
    3
    I'm giving it just a 3/10 because the album is very bland and boring. And I'm a fan of Drake, but no song stands out. Ended up just skipping tracks in 20 minutes. Not even comparing it to DONDA, but I was expecting so much more.
  73. Johah
    Sep 3, 2021
    0
    Yeah this was just booooring af…? All the hype for this?? Too long, some really cringe bars, all songs sounds like fillers
  74. Salothree
    Sep 3, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 10/10 very very good album **********************************************************… Expand
  75. Denzy
    Sep 3, 2021
    10
    Very good album, love drizzy and the crew. Very good beats, Vey good flows.
  76. MikkelArndt
    Sep 3, 2021
    0
    A continuation of Drakes exponential decline in quality that started with views.
  77. joshuat17
    Sep 3, 2021
    3
    His worst album so far! Making it free in Spotify for a week was just too desperate
  78. FlowCZ
    Sep 3, 2021
    2
    Im dissapointed in what Drake did I feel like in 1 hour and 40 minutes Drake did not have single good bar.
    Beats are good but I still almost fell a sleep when Drake was rappin.
  79. alehu666
    Sep 3, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The album is just so boring. The intro hyped me a little bit, but the following was so bad. Every song lacked of surprise, and there wasn't anything really good that stood out. The cover art is also so whack.
    The production was just mid, and Drake also had a few cringe and corny bars.    … Expand
  80. DVSN0506
    Sep 3, 2021
    0
    Trash! He’s so full of himself it’s actually kinda embarrassing lol. Anyways I wasted my time with this album don’t waste yours. For something that was delayed it felt rushed..? Everything felt the same. It was so boring. Normally he’ll drop some songs that aren’t too bad that are sprinkled in his albums but this was all bad. The ft. he had were decent I feel like but they couldn’t saveTrash! He’s so full of himself it’s actually kinda embarrassing lol. Anyways I wasted my time with this album don’t waste yours. For something that was delayed it felt rushed..? Everything felt the same. It was so boring. Normally he’ll drop some songs that aren’t too bad that are sprinkled in his albums but this was all bad. The ft. he had were decent I feel like but they couldn’t save this album.… Expand
  81. Foozal
    Sep 3, 2021
    2
    I expected there to be a few bangers that can act as a single, turns out all the songs are mind-numbingly bad, with the same beat, same flow while the features (Travis and Lil Wayne) did well they could not overcome those basic ass beats.
  82. Uchiha1257
    Sep 3, 2021
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. All that hype for nothing,same flows same cadence same slowed reverb to rapping songs..a couple switch ups and a few redeemable songs but for the most part it’s average..these songs sound like I could have heard them before…Do better Drake.… Expand
  83. Slowter
    Sep 3, 2021
    0
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  84. beebee123
    Sep 3, 2021
    9
    I really enjoyed this album. I think it's some of his best work since Nothing Was The Same. I listened to it twice, so take it with a grain of salt. I was pleasantly surprised. A lot of new flows, crisp beats, some signature Drake and 40 with sharp bars throughout. There were a couple slower parts, but for a 21 song album I was very surprised how effortless of a listen it was all the wayI really enjoyed this album. I think it's some of his best work since Nothing Was The Same. I listened to it twice, so take it with a grain of salt. I was pleasantly surprised. A lot of new flows, crisp beats, some signature Drake and 40 with sharp bars throughout. There were a couple slower parts, but for a 21 song album I was very surprised how effortless of a listen it was all the way from front to back. Loved it. 9/10 for sure. It's honestly kind of sad how many Kanye stans came to downlike this album to give it bad reviews instantly. I promise you Drake fans are not doing the same, it's nuts. I am a Kanye and Drake fan. Kanye has a fantastic history of putting out classic albums, but Drake is simply better RIGHT NOW. Kanye has masterpieces though...why does this have to be an either or thing? I hate that. It's sad man.… Expand
  85. xfatalismx
    Sep 3, 2021
    2
    From a Drake fan I found it painfully, and I mean painfully boring. Girls want girls fun and catchy. No Friends only track that had any decent lyrical content. Knife Talk hard but only because it sounds like a Savage Mode 2 leftover. Other than that 70% of this album is indistinguishable from each other, just the same Take Care style flow. Also he’s still rapping about **** “tings” andFrom a Drake fan I found it painfully, and I mean painfully boring. Girls want girls fun and catchy. No Friends only track that had any decent lyrical content. Knife Talk hard but only because it sounds like a Savage Mode 2 leftover. Other than that 70% of this album is indistinguishable from each other, just the same Take Care style flow. Also he’s still rapping about **** “tings” and sending them back to Metro housing. So **** lame. TSU lyrics have to be some of the worst Drake bars in a hot minute. And it credits R. Kelly so **** Drake for including that. Working on Dying beat incredibly disappointing. Scorpion was better.… Expand
  86. Terapeo
    Sep 3, 2021
    0
    So many filler tracks. Unmatched with previous albums. Does not deserve to be released and feels like a rushed mixtape despite being delayed by 9 months.
  87. kelhoneyy
    Sep 3, 2021
    10
    I was expecting 1 or 2 really hardcore rap songs in this album with Lil baby and Travis on the features. other than that a little chill straight-up rap album with great bars and vibes. for me knife talk is amazing. another disappointment for me was like there are no hit songs like nonstop in scorpion. he always has a real banger song with every release in this one idk. although it was notI was expecting 1 or 2 really hardcore rap songs in this album with Lil baby and Travis on the features. other than that a little chill straight-up rap album with great bars and vibes. for me knife talk is amazing. another disappointment for me was like there are no hit songs like nonstop in scorpion. he always has a real banger song with every release in this one idk. although it was not what I was expecting it really is a great album overall.… Expand
  88. JasonDerulo
    Sep 3, 2021
    0
    Akademiks fell asleep listening to this album. That pretty much says its all.
  89. Andrecampos42
    Sep 3, 2021
    5
    Expectations and hype. The two words you should avoid while waiting for a new release. I tried my best not to be hyped for this album, but it was impossible. Felt like it was a decisive moment on Drake's career after his last lacklust projects. Unfortunately he simply refuses to deliver once again. Out of 21 songs, I can remember 4 or 5 that actually have replay value. The rest make up anExpectations and hype. The two words you should avoid while waiting for a new release. I tried my best not to be hyped for this album, but it was impossible. Felt like it was a decisive moment on Drake's career after his last lacklust projects. Unfortunately he simply refuses to deliver once again. Out of 21 songs, I can remember 4 or 5 that actually have replay value. The rest make up an uninspiring and unoriginal body of work that could have been recorded by any generic artist out there. There was a time when Drake felt relevant and important to the music industry. Can't say whether that time is at an end or if it's just a long hiatus, but if you're looking for classic bangers and songs that will stick with you in the long run, you won't find them here. Maybe next time...… Expand
  90. GEECEE
    Sep 3, 2021
    4
    This is what we have been waiting for? This must have been the wrong upload
  91. jeoamfjdfsdf
    Sep 3, 2021
    10
    Drizzy never misses. Definitely delivered on the vibes I was looking for you, lots of playlist songs. As for hype songs, No Friends In the Industry and holy Papi's Home is a favourite.
  92. traumaking4eva
    Sep 3, 2021
    10
    B E S T A L B U M O F T H E Y E A R !!! Kanye is crying now hahahahahhahah
  93. yungcola
    Sep 3, 2021
    3
    Boring. Bland. Cudi’s feature is great, but not him, nor Baby, Travis Scott, Durk, or even Wayne can save this album.
  94. AceMally
    Sep 3, 2021
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Same **** different year.

    Sus lyrics, same dead flow and this whole album is literally the most light skin thing you’ll ever listen to. “She said she’s a lesbian, I said me too” ????

    Seriously what the actual ****    … Expand
  95. Luna_1998
    Sep 3, 2021
    10
    Fair trade is best so far. 7am on bridle path is real talk. Love all is also a bop
    The intro on TSU was not needed
  96. erujabidi
    Sep 3, 2021
    10
    drake outdid himself again with this work after nothing was the same. absolutely love the record and
  97. BabackBoboba
    Sep 3, 2021
    10
    Holy **** this project continues to AMAZE. Fair Trade sounding like "Sickomode 2", Weezy, Future, Rick Ross, 21 Savage??? Good lord.
  98. yupexactly
    Sep 3, 2021
    10
    a good mix with all the vibes. he delivered exactly what we needed. future did almost ruin it though but he caught up, so its okay.
  99. jthor
    Sep 3, 2021
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. CLB is the same old Drake we’ve been getting for the last 10+ years, except this time it’s only staler and more watered down. Simply put, Drake’s lack of progression and experimentation greatly hinders this album. More so, the lyrical content is nearly identical to what was expressed in Scorpion (except maybe more Kanye subliminals) except the actual bars are somehow lazier and less thought out (For example “Said that you a lesbian, girl me too”). However unlike Scorpion, the songs definitely stand out from one another and don’t all lump in together, which is something that Drake and his team deserve some props for. But other than that, this album is a complete flop that won’t stop millions of people from playing this crap all over the country the next couple weeks/months.

    In terms of his personal battle vs Kanye, which is something everyone is currently invested in right now, Donda is the superior record by a long shot (Like it’s not even close). Even with all of Donda’s flaw and controversies, there are plenty of great, emotional-driven, and experimental tracks that paint Mr. West’s vision beautifully, something I definitely can’t say Drake had on CLB.    … Expand
  100. Ironic
    Sep 3, 2021
    3
    SO MIDD lmaoooo "she say im a lesbian, I say me too" LMAOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

    only thing saving him is weezy feature
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
  1. RapReviews.com
    Oct 19, 2021
    45
    It’s beige, hollow music and that’s what ultimately frustrates your dedicated rap listener because it doesn’t make sense why it’s so damn popular. When you throw the poor writing on top of this, and some real hit-and-miss production into the mix, “Certified Lover Boy” may well be Drake’s worst album.
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  2. Slant Magazine
    Sep 13, 2021
    40
    Drake comes across as an artist who’s bought into his mythos and persona a bit too ardently. ... The production on Certified Lover Boy is svelte yet airless, filled with lots of solemn piano lines and muted snares but absent of big flourishes or attempts at pop crossover. It’s an approach that’s likely aiming for tasteful restraint, but the effect is languid and rather directionless.
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  3. The Observer (UK)
    Sep 13, 2021
    40
    Things start promisingly with the undulating Champagne Poetry dextrously reflecting on loneliness (“career is going great, but now the rest of me is fading slowly”), while Papi’s Home recalls early Kanye, of all people, with its sped-up samples and laid-back flow. Later, however, that playfulness calcifies into headline-grabbing stunts. ... This is an album destined to be filleted for various #mood playlists, anchored only by its creator’s untouchable fame.
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