Take Care
by Drake
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8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 538 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 452 out of 538
  2. Mixed: 38 out of 538
  3. Negative: 48 out of 538
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  1. kams
    Mar 7, 2019
    10
    No doubt Take Care is a classic album. Vibe of the album is incredible and it gets you into this 3 am mood. My favourite songs are Marvins Room, Crew Love and Under Ground Kings.
  2. All_ButTrU4
    Feb 11, 2022
    7
    A critically overlooked emotional magnum opus. It's literally a flawless display if everything Drake does well an equivalent to the vulnerable grandeur of MBDTF but with a bit more humility than Kanye is capable of. The features are fun. And despite its length drake has enough to say to entertain. The title track is beautiful and the Kendrick Lamar feature is impeccable. Nicki MinajA critically overlooked emotional magnum opus. It's literally a flawless display if everything Drake does well an equivalent to the vulnerable grandeur of MBDTF but with a bit more humility than Kanye is capable of. The features are fun. And despite its length drake has enough to say to entertain. The title track is beautiful and the Kendrick Lamar feature is impeccable. Nicki Minaj thrills in the fun "make proud " . An absolute show stopper… Expand
  3. windowswail
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Easily his Magnum Opus and one of the most impactful albums of the decade. This album along with NWTS cemented him forever as one of hiphop's greats
  4. sebastianmina
    Oct 5, 2020
    10
    this album is amazing not a single skip people in today's music scene just do not get Drake. They hate on him for no reason and underrate him he is a undeniable goat. Lord Knows is one of the best hip hop instrumentals of all time and every song has a sentimental tone.
  5. Leo1
    Sep 6, 2021
    10
    this album is absolutely a SMASH
    Drake went and got a lightning and put it in a bottle for this one
  6. neversatisfied
    Nov 21, 2019
    10
    альбом заебись драке из май папи вырос на данном шедевре определенно должен быть добавлен в пантеон величайших реп альбомов эвер
  7. Sean09877
    Jan 4, 2020
    10
    Best Drake album of all time. No bad songs and this album has influenced a generation of artists.
  8. erujabidi
    Apr 8, 2020
    10
    this is it for drizzy. hopefully the new album is his best, but until then...
  9. flagmaster
    Jun 18, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. as such not a fan of drake, I started my adventure in his discography by this album. The first two tracks - Over My Dead Body and then Shot for Me - made me realize I was about to hear something especial - and I was right. In Take Care, a romantic heartbroken Drake shows his most intimate feelings behind his gangster posture, sometimes even talking directly to the girl - who’s supposed to be listening to the album - about how he feels. The whole album is linear, even when he’s not all about his feelings. I have my favorite ones, specially Shot for Me (which has been my most listened track during the whole month) but the whole concept works perfectly. It’s definitely the kind of album I’ll play from the start till the end while driving my car. At the end of my adventure, I may not remain the biggest fan of drake, but certainly I’m already a great fan of Take Care.… Expand
  10. andyn823
    Jun 6, 2020
    4
    I give this album a 4 because it's actually an OK album. And I don't understand why this album get so overhyped and over-praised. This album is overrated. Nothing new and nothing special. The only song that I like from this album is "Take Care" with Rihanna which is well-balanced, has great production and nice catchy beats. All of his other tracks are OK. Some tracks are bad. This album isI give this album a 4 because it's actually an OK album. And I don't understand why this album get so overhyped and over-praised. This album is overrated. Nothing new and nothing special. The only song that I like from this album is "Take Care" with Rihanna which is well-balanced, has great production and nice catchy beats. All of his other tracks are OK. Some tracks are bad. This album is nothing memorable.… Expand
  11. ArtLeon
    Jun 20, 2022
    9
    This album was very good. Amazing, a classic. amazing production, revolutionary
  12. CharlesKL
    Aug 30, 2020
    9
    Take Care is an album that I feel is Drake at his most emotional and at his lyrically best. It is the combination of moody R&B and Rap that Drake is known for done the best. The sadder songs are usually all introspection done right and really puts in the mind of heartbroken Drake. The songs that are more pure hip hop songs include the best rapping that Drake has ever done. This album meansTake Care is an album that I feel is Drake at his most emotional and at his lyrically best. It is the combination of moody R&B and Rap that Drake is known for done the best. The sadder songs are usually all introspection done right and really puts in the mind of heartbroken Drake. The songs that are more pure hip hop songs include the best rapping that Drake has ever done. This album means a lot to me and is one of the albums I play the most. It is relatable when it is moody and slaps when it's trying to be more pure hip hop.… Expand
  13. supsbro
    Sep 21, 2020
    10
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  14. charkl
    Feb 9, 2021
    9
    This is the album where Drake mixes his R&B and hip hop elements the best. On this album, Drake talks about his new found fame, his relationship issues, and his place in hip hop. The lyricism and flows are among the best of Drake's career and the emotional and introspective tracks hit hard every time. The fast paced more hype tracks and slower more emotional songs mesh well creatingThis is the album where Drake mixes his R&B and hip hop elements the best. On this album, Drake talks about his new found fame, his relationship issues, and his place in hip hop. The lyricism and flows are among the best of Drake's career and the emotional and introspective tracks hit hard every time. The fast paced more hype tracks and slower more emotional songs mesh well creating fantastic album sequencing.

    Best Songs: Look What You Done, Lord Know's, Marvin's Room, Doing It Wrong, Over My Dead Body, Take Care. Crew Love    … Expand
  15. Hendo250
    Apr 6, 2021
    8
    this album is a 8 this album is a 8 this album is a 8 this album is a 8 this album is a 8
  16. bryanbranly
    Apr 21, 2022
    10
    “Take Care is nothing short of incredible and consistently delivers. It has a clever emotionally driven thematic concept of what Drake has gone through with fame. We hear one of his best intros (Over My Dead Body), more emotionally-driven songs, (Marvin’s Room, Shot For Me, Cameras / Good Ones Go Interlude, Doing It Wrong & Hate Sleeping Alone), songs that show inner conflict (Over My Dead“Take Care is nothing short of incredible and consistently delivers. It has a clever emotionally driven thematic concept of what Drake has gone through with fame. We hear one of his best intros (Over My Dead Body), more emotionally-driven songs, (Marvin’s Room, Shot For Me, Cameras / Good Ones Go Interlude, Doing It Wrong & Hate Sleeping Alone), songs that show inner conflict (Over My Dead Body, Headlines, Under Ground Kings, Lord Knows & HYFR) and an incredible closer (The Ride) that showcases Drake at his most vulnerable, sombre and conflicted”… Expand
  17. playboicart
    Feb 8, 2022
    9
    This album shows drake at his best, full of bangers and excellent features. The album has got a good variety of different sounding songs, some hype, some chill and marvins room. My favourite songs have got to be The Ride or Take Care
  18. BustaDimes
    Mar 16, 2022
    7
    The prototypical Drake album. The R&B tracks really work as lifebuoys to an album that pretends that has something to offer more than it actually has. Still a strong output though, Its best characteristic is surely the fact that It's actually amazingly produced. Many average brag-rap songs and commercial pop-rap cuts should've been left out (especially in its middle section), but theThe prototypical Drake album. The R&B tracks really work as lifebuoys to an album that pretends that has something to offer more than it actually has. Still a strong output though, Its best characteristic is surely the fact that It's actually amazingly produced. Many average brag-rap songs and commercial pop-rap cuts should've been left out (especially in its middle section), but the overall quality is still the highest between Drake's albums.… Expand
  19. Punfisito
    Oct 26, 2022
    8
    A veces se hace un poco largo, pero hace una buena combinación de generos y sonidos que lo hacen tener una esencia especial.
  20. ChiIIaoi
    Jul 19, 2023
    6
    Review só pra lembrar a nota que eu dei pro album:
    album ok, agora só escrever pra passar dos 75 caracteres.
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78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 34 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 34
  3. Negative: 1 out of 34
  1. New Musical Express (NME)
    Sep 17, 2012
    80
    Considering Take Care is an affecting masterpiece easily on par with his debut, there could be no greater accolade for the genius of this man.
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  2. The Wire
    Jan 23, 2012
    50
    He's tightened his flow ever so slightly, but the brutal artlessness of his writing and character remains. [Jan 2012, p.69]
  3. Q Magazine
    Dec 22, 2011
    60
    It's great at times, but far more work than it should be. [Jan 2012, p.127]
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