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Generally favorable reviews- based on 558 Ratings
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Positive: 444 out of 558
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Mixed: 57 out of 558
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Sep 24, 2013One of the best albums I've ever heard, period. Right up there with Take Care, if not surpassing it. Drake has really grown as a lyricist, singer, rapper and just overall artist. Nothing Was The Same is an instant classic.
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Sep 30, 2013Drake is more confident than ever on his third album Nothing Was The Same. He uses his junior album to stake his claim as the "King of Hip Hop".
The softer side of Drake was showcased less than in his previous projects (So Far Gone, Thank Me Later, Take Care), which may be the only weakness if there is one. -
Sep 26, 2013I don't know if this is Drake best album or not, but is the best album of the year by far....
I put a 9 in all songs, exept Own it, Worst behavior, Connect and 305 To My City who has 8's and 7's, it's so difficult to find a rap album to have all songs good, the last time i see something like that was good kid ma.a.a.d city, but i think this is better...... -
Sep 24, 2013This album is amazing, feels so different from Take Care, its a very cohesive album and tells like a story much like Take Care did but in a more shorter sense, using different sounds, and having a new atmosphere.
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Sep 25, 2013Incredible album. Drake does it again. Production was amazing. Drake stepped up his bars. Easily the best album this year and will most likely down as a classic.
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Sep 24, 2013
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Sep 24, 2013One of the best artist in the game!!! This albums beats sound amazing and are so smooth! Love every song in this album! This is a must get its worth it believe me GET IT!!!!!!!!!!!
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Sep 24, 2013Drake at its finest, whether you were a fan or not this album would definitively blow you away. The music and lyrics are on point and Drake goes on by himself keeping guest rap verses to the minimum.
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Sep 24, 2013RAOTY. wow.. just incredible album....................................................................................................................!
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Sep 24, 2013Very good album overall. A whole range of songs touching on Drake's emotions and the production on the album was flawless. Lived up to all expectations I had.
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Sep 27, 2013
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Sep 26, 2013His best album to date. No filler at all. I give this a 10 and Take Care a 9.5. Both are classic imo. He definitely showed his evolution on this album.
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Oct 8, 2013
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Sep 29, 2013For the record, I usually don't buy albums but I had to purchase this one because I respect Drake for his honesty and how he keeps it 100..The album is great! Not too many artists is on his level. I must admit I like majority of the tracks on the album. Believe me! You will be happy you bought it.
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Sep 29, 2013
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Oct 2, 2013
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Oct 7, 2013A truly complex album which gets better upon each listen. I wasn't fully sold on it at first...it didn't grab me like Take Care initially did but I find myself drawn to it more and more now. It has so many layers that each play through opens up new meanings and feelings. Potentially album of the year.
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Oct 11, 2013Simply Drake at his best. I don't understand the hate around this guy. Some people really get angry that he is successful and making good music. Lol NWTS is a must buy.
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Oct 14, 2013one of the best album have listen this year, easy listen replay value is great. drake's bars and melody is better than previous albums. the more time you give the more it grows on you
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Nov 3, 2013
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Dec 12, 2013Amazing song structure, personal lyrics and overall great album. Will help solidify him as a hip hop legend. Needs to stick to concept though.........
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Jun 4, 2014Read my name! Yeahhhhh. Cuz we started from the bottom now we here, started from the bottom now my whole team here n****. Best album of Drake's by far.
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Sep 8, 2015Nothing Was The Same is a continuation of the story of Drake. The rapper that has taken over the mainstream since his mixtape So Far Gone was released in 2009. The most impressive thing about this album is Drake’s ability to blend Rap with RnB so effortlessly. By doing this he almost creates a whole new genre of music.
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Mar 19, 2017definitely a classic! you can listen to it over and over again, it is different from the typical rap album, something new and better. It has elements of love, turning up, real talk. it really touches the heart. Perfect!
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Apr 13, 2017A very cohesive project that offers a bit of everything. The music is fantastic and interesting. The lyricism is great. The production is top-notch. A must listen to project.
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Jan 9, 2018Drake's Magnum Opus. Drake shines at full strength on Nothing was the Same.
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Mar 6, 2019
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Apr 14, 2018Best album Drake ever made, most of the songs are very catchy and after 5 years I still listen to this songs, just a classic at this point. Drake is one in million singer and we should appreciate that!
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Jan 10, 2020Forever GOATed album that will go down as one of the best albums of the decade.
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Apr 8, 2020this album is extremely underrated on here. if not take care, this is easily drakes most impressive project with some of his largest hits and i love this project forever
Awards & Rankings
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The WireDec 11, 2013Drake has certainly mastered the art of making Drake records. [Nov 2013, p.66]
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The SourceNov 26, 2013Nothing Was The Same is straight to the point, and in just over an hour, Drake closes the book on Take Care, yet opens the chapter to a brighter future. [Nov 2013, p.89]
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Oct 14, 2013Drizzy’s candid lyrics about battered egos and insecure relationships were refreshing early on in his career, but the persona is wearing thin as he recalls how rich his melancholy has made.