Take Care
by Drake
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8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 538 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 452 out of 538
  2. Mixed: 38 out of 538
  3. Negative: 48 out of 538
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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. ArtLeon
    Jun 20, 2022
    9
    This album was very good. Amazing, a classic. amazing production, revolutionary
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. ZachKendall
    May 22, 2021
    10
    The Grammy award-winning album is worth every second. This album cemented that Drake has longevity in the game of Rap. By listening to this album you get a real look inside of Drake's life. This album is still very much relevant years after its release.
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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.
  13. supsbro
    Sep 21, 2020
    10
    classsiiccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccc
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. erujabidi
    Apr 8, 2020
    10
    this is it for drizzy. hopefully the new album is his best, but until then...
  18. 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
  19. Sean09877
    Jan 4, 2020
    10
    Best Drake album of all time. No bad songs and this album has influenced a generation of artists.
  20. 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
  21. fifi3
    Jul 28, 2019
    8
    The album is incredibly sonically appealing. The beats are very atmospherical, layered, and versatile. The tracklist is really, really strong about the halfway point, afterwards I find it kind of a mixed bag, but the highlights, replay value, impact and and innovation of this album are all significant positives. Drake also brings some of his best verses to the table. This has to be Drake'sThe album is incredibly sonically appealing. The beats are very atmospherical, layered, and versatile. The tracklist is really, really strong about the halfway point, afterwards I find it kind of a mixed bag, but the highlights, replay value, impact and and innovation of this album are all significant positives. Drake also brings some of his best verses to the table. This has to be Drake's most cohesive, well-rounded and brilliant work, despite it's slightly overlong tracklist.

    Light to Decent 8.    … Expand
  22. 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.
  23. Connorcox1997
    Mar 6, 2019
    10
    Drake's Sophmore album Take Care is one of the most significant albums of his career back in 2011, and it still holds up as his best work yet. I loved the production on the album and the beats are dope. He continues to improve his bars and his flow, from his previous album. I loved all the songs from the album, including fire songs like "Headlines," "Crew Love ft The Weeknd," "Under GroundDrake's Sophmore album Take Care is one of the most significant albums of his career back in 2011, and it still holds up as his best work yet. I loved the production on the album and the beats are dope. He continues to improve his bars and his flow, from his previous album. I loved all the songs from the album, including fire songs like "Headlines," "Crew Love ft The Weeknd," "Under Ground Kings," "Make Me Proud ft Nicki Minaj," and "The Motto ft Lil Wayne." And sad songs that I love like "Take Care ft Rihanna," "Marvins Room," "Buried Alive Interlude ft the great Kendrick Lamar," "Doing It Wrong," and "The Real Her ft Lil Wayne and the great Andre 3000." This album is a must listen for fans who prefer the old Drake better than the new Drake. I Highly recommend it. 10/10… Expand
  24. brashadcarr23
    Nov 10, 2018
    1
    young money is the most overrated group in history lil wayne **** that up by signing all that trash
  25. edulikapuma
    Aug 22, 2018
    10
    Honestly this is Drake's great masterpiece and I'm still obsessing with it 7 years later. This was the first of its kind and it hit a damn homerun. One of my favourite albums of all time, damn
  26. Bobtinin
    Jul 7, 2018
    10
    One of the best albums of all time, an absolute classic. Looking back at it 7 years later, it has aged fine. With timeless songs like "Marvin's Room", "Take Care", "Headlines", "Crew Love", and "The Motto" receiving much attention to this day. The numbers also cement this album as a classic, as it has stood in the Billboard 200 solidly for years since its release. The fusion of Hip-hop andOne of the best albums of all time, an absolute classic. Looking back at it 7 years later, it has aged fine. With timeless songs like "Marvin's Room", "Take Care", "Headlines", "Crew Love", and "The Motto" receiving much attention to this day. The numbers also cement this album as a classic, as it has stood in the Billboard 200 solidly for years since its release. The fusion of Hip-hop and R&B was excellent, and has helped create a whole new sub-genre in the rap game. Great production from Drake's OVO producers Noah "40" Shebib and his other in-house people. Overall, Drake's best album to date.… Expand
  27. ChrisSoTru
    Feb 27, 2018
    9
    This is what an authentic Drake album sounds like.

    The best of both worlds, a singing Drake whose R&B influence continues strong with melancholic melodies (Marvin's Room, Take Care), and the rapper Drake that hits hard and tears up the rap game with incredibly executed production and excellent lyricism (Lord Knows, We'll Be Fine). This album is probably one of the funnest albums that    This is what an authentic Drake album sounds like.

    The best of both worlds, a singing Drake whose R&B influence continues strong with melancholic melodies (Marvin's Room, Take Care), and the rapper Drake that hits hard and tears up the rap game with incredibly executed production and excellent lyricism (Lord Knows, We'll Be Fine). This album is probably one of the funnest albums that has inspired a new generation with its refined use of two essential genres.

    The collabs in this album are that of Drake's personal Dream Team, and manages to make these tracks all the more entertaining. This album's thrilling pace will drag all kinds of music listeners into the conscious of the 6 God himself.

    However, it is fair to point out this album has a couple of flaws. Some of the few filler tracks on this album seem to be unnecessary lengthy, especially Cameras/Good Ones Go, but it refuses to disappoint as it goes heavy with the more dynamic songs of this great piece.

    Undoubtedly Drake's best album, and a good boost to Drake's name.    … Expand
  28. JacksonHendrix
    Feb 1, 2018
    9
    Drake demonstrated a versatility on this album that redirected his entire career. This album introduced his adept and unpopularized ability to switch flows within a song. From top to bottom, this album maintains a consistent message and theme, while never forgetting to maintain musical integrity and originality. The beats on this album range from hype to smooth, and from goofy to somber.Drake demonstrated a versatility on this album that redirected his entire career. This album introduced his adept and unpopularized ability to switch flows within a song. From top to bottom, this album maintains a consistent message and theme, while never forgetting to maintain musical integrity and originality. The beats on this album range from hype to smooth, and from goofy to somber. The amount of radio hits on this album alone provides it with notoriety; however, this album introduced to me the power music has over the emotions. Songs like “Underground Kings” and “Headlines” evoke a sense of confidence, pumping me up and making me want to compete, while songs like “Marvin’s Room” and “Doing it Wrong” provided me with music to help me cope with relationship problems. In a generation of arrogant youth, this album was necessary to represent how quickly feelings can change and how crucial handling these emotions is. Although this is not my favorite drake album, it is definitely the most memorable and will most likely possess the most long lasting influence.… Expand
  29. JoeBennet14
    Nov 26, 2017
    8
    A real roller-coaster of an emotions. You might be laughing at the braggadocios 'Headlines', or holding back tears at 'Look What You've Done'. The one thing I can guarantee is that you will be reminded of an ex-girlfriend at some point during the course of this album. Songs like The Motto and HYFR make Lil Wayne's influence on Drake clear as crystal, and the rest of the stars who are castA real roller-coaster of an emotions. You might be laughing at the braggadocios 'Headlines', or holding back tears at 'Look What You've Done'. The one thing I can guarantee is that you will be reminded of an ex-girlfriend at some point during the course of this album. Songs like The Motto and HYFR make Lil Wayne's influence on Drake clear as crystal, and the rest of the stars who are cast all fit in perfectly with the song(s) they have been featured on. An incredibly fun album to listen to.… Expand
  30. FruitJuice
    Jul 17, 2017
    8
    great album............................................................................................................................................................
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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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