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  1. 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. 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. Jun 20, 2022
    9
    This album was very good. Amazing, a classic. amazing production, revolutionary
  4. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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
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  12. 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. Sep 21, 2020
    10
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  14. 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. 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. 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. Apr 8, 2020
    10
    this is it for drizzy. hopefully the new album is his best, but until then...
  18. 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. Jan 4, 2020
    10
    Best Drake album of all time. No bad songs and this album has influenced a generation of artists.
  20. 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. 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.
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  22. 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. 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. Nov 10, 2018
    1
    young money is the most overrated group in history lil wayne **** that up by signing all that trash
  25. 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. 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. 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.
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  28. 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. 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. Jul 17, 2017
    8
    great album............................................................................................................................................................
  31. Mar 24, 2017
    10
    In 2011 Drake delivered his first classic known as "Take Care." The album is nostalgic, introspective, and beautifully put together. Drake has a way of putting into words thoughts and feelings that many people have a difficult time describing. This project is very cohesive and takes the listener on a fantastic journey.
  32. Jan 20, 2017
    10
    Amazing album. Well produced and Drake combines rapping and singing really well here. Hands down his best album to date, this should be easily considered a classic. It a shame that after the follow up he appears to have lost his spark.
  33. Aug 9, 2016
    8
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  34. Dec 29, 2015
    10
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  35. Sep 13, 2015
    10
    Metacritic will don't let "The Guardian" can do any more reviews after this....They only express to be a Drake haters on their reviews!!! This album win the ghrammy awards, was well recivied by artists, producers and fans.

    have tons oof good singles on it, radio friendly songs, good beats. I don't understand so much hate on Drake
  36. Jun 8, 2015
    9
    Drake "cries us a river" is putting it mildly. Drake wants us to sympathize with him at this stage in his career, something very hard to do when so many rappers are stuck gloating about their success. Drake does something risky and makes it an impactful experience. The title track "Take Care" is so raw and feels exactly as it should be with a tired couple who are just working through a lotDrake "cries us a river" is putting it mildly. Drake wants us to sympathize with him at this stage in his career, something very hard to do when so many rappers are stuck gloating about their success. Drake does something risky and makes it an impactful experience. The title track "Take Care" is so raw and feels exactly as it should be with a tired couple who are just working through a lot of ups and downs in their relationship. Many songs go through the trends of the casual rapper like "HYFR" and "The Motto", but what's wrong with that? As long as he does it with thought and creativity. Drake does this far more clever then it should it be. Take Care is the album that reaches level not many critics or audiences didn't exactly see coming. "Marvin's Room" is might be the most emotionally vulnerable tracks as it obviously draws off a drunk phone call to an ex-lover as he pours his heart out. It's great to hear that the majority of these singles are all focused on Drake's success and the pressure it puts on him. This is an album that succeeds in being relatable and enjoyable in so many ways. Expand
  37. Apr 20, 2015
    0
    Most overrated album of all-time. It's not even rap, he makes pop and r&b music. Plus, all he does is cry and whine over his ex, he doesn't talk about anything interesting, his lyrics are very simple, he can't even tell a story.
  38. Apr 5, 2015
    7
    An improvement over his debut, Thank Me Later. Drake has more hip hop tracks on here that show his talent lyrically and as a rapper over fantastic beats over the likes of 40 and Boi-1da, whereas Thank Me Later had more slow R&B songs that didn't show Drake's talent fully. This album still has some of those songs, but overall it is an improvement. This album earns a B. Highlights:An improvement over his debut, Thank Me Later. Drake has more hip hop tracks on here that show his talent lyrically and as a rapper over fantastic beats over the likes of 40 and Boi-1da, whereas Thank Me Later had more slow R&B songs that didn't show Drake's talent fully. This album still has some of those songs, but overall it is an improvement. This album earns a B. Highlights: "Headlines", "Crew Love", "The Motto", "HYFR". Worst song: "The Ride" Expand
  39. Mar 26, 2015
    6
    5.7/10................................................................................................................................................
  40. Mar 10, 2015
    8
    Drake's sophomore album is great. To get features such as Andre 3000 and Stevie Wonder to compliment Drake's lyricism and soulfulness is amazing. The voice of The Weeknd and various features from Wayne, Ross, Rihanna, and Nicki, place this album on another level. I highly encourage fans of hip hop, R&B, pop, and rap alike to purchase this album.
  41. Mar 10, 2015
    8
    This album is hot! Slower tempo than most but it's very soothing! Drake is a lyrical genius and his true talent and emotions really show on this album. Each song depicts a telling story by incorporating insane beats, clever lyrical placement and impressive vocals.
  42. Mar 7, 2015
    8
    My favorite Drake release to date, this is a huge improvement on his debut Thank Me Later (which was still a good album). His songs are more "real" (more heartfelt and emotional), and the album as a whole is more cohesive than TML. Awesome album
  43. May 15, 2014
    6
    This is my Favorite drake album the great thing about this album is the production the beats for in well with the songs as they flow through the album the down side to this album is when you get half way though it, it starts to feel dry the verses arnt as good, the lyrics are poor not much substance but all up not a bad album if your into Main Street rap you'll like it.. 6.9/10
  44. May 8, 2014
    9
    One of the best hip hop cds, and I consider it so, the last 5 years. You can listen to this album over and over and the production just keeps sucking you back in, sounding fresh. Drake sounds very good in the setting he helps create. It has a touch of soul, pop, r&b, hip hop that fuses together so well. Drake will most likely never make as good a record as Take Care. Classic
  45. Feb 24, 2014
    10
    Better than illmatic Better than the black album. Better than enter the 36. This album is a masterpiece and will never be topped. Long Live Drake.
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  46. Dec 10, 2013
    8
    Drake really show his true potential in this album. This is the perfect follow-up to Thank Me Later as he is showing the world his various singing styles from his hardcore rap in Lord Knows to his soft singing in Marvin's. Room. Thumbs up!
  47. Dec 8, 2013
    9
    Take Care is Drake's best project in my opinion. He comes out strong with lyricism in his sophomore album. His delivery is strong and his singing in songs like "Marvin's Room", "Doing It Wrong" and "Practice" I don't think Drake can release a better project than Take Care, but he almost did with "Nothing Was The Same"
  48. Nov 19, 2013
    6
    Rapping is as weak as ever, WAYYYY too much singing, and too long of an album. Quality is still good tho. If he made the album shorter i would probably give him a 7. 6.5/10
  49. Aug 16, 2013
    8
    One of the best rap albums I have bought. Drake only disappoints on a few songs. The best songs are "Over My Dead Body", "Headlines", and "Take Care".
  50. Aug 3, 2013
    8
    I look at these reviews, and I do not understand where this hatred is coming from. How is it that on this website, obvious troll reviews where the user even says they didn't listen to the album still are counted? Anyways, on to the album. I really enjoyed the sound Drake has achieved and mastered with his producer "40." The haunting intro "Over My Dead Body," is probably one of my favoriteI look at these reviews, and I do not understand where this hatred is coming from. How is it that on this website, obvious troll reviews where the user even says they didn't listen to the album still are counted? Anyways, on to the album. I really enjoyed the sound Drake has achieved and mastered with his producer "40." The haunting intro "Over My Dead Body," is probably one of my favorite album intros of all time, the piano, the female vocals, Drake's casual flow, it all works fantastically. The next few tracks provide more excellence, Drake showcases his ability to lay down bars on "Headlines," "Underground Kings," and "Lord Knows," and make soft emotional tracks such as "Shot For Me," "Crew Love," and Marvin's Room."

    Lyrically Drake isn't the astounding, but he manages to still be entertaining in his own right. He certainly was not the strongest rapper on his album, both Kendrick Lamar and Andre 3000 make appearances that have them dropping some fantastic verses, especially Kendrick who's verse might be one of the best of his career. I think that the true standout is the sound that Drake and his producers have crafted together, the clear influence from Kanye's 808s is very evident, but the production certainly doesn't mimic that style. The muted bass, the transitions, the more bombastic tracks, it all works and flows together really well. This album is incredibly cohesive, especially for a mainstream rap album. In some ways it reminds me of Lil Wayne's Tha Carter III.

    The album certainly has its weaknesses though. For starters, it is a bit too long, at 18 tracks. At 90 minutes long it is a bit too much for my taste, and I feel like there are filler tracks for sure that could have been cut. Interestingly, the title track, "Take Care," is probably my least favorite track on the whole album. The whole thing sounds like some cheesy teenager love story, and I feel like Drake is much smarter than he portrays himself on that track. I wonder then what he was thinking when he named this track after the album (because I certainly doubt he derived his album name from this track). His track with Nicki Minaj, "Make Me Proud," is also a bit lacking. Nicki deliver's some cringe worthy bars, "I'm a star...sheriff badge." And although I don't dislike Drake's hook, I can see it getting old real fast.

    One of the most underrated tracks on the album, I feel, is "Cameras/Good Ones Go Interlude." Its this sort of brooding dark track that builds up with this extremely noticeable bass. Drake croons sort of off-key, it is sort of like some sort of homage to the pain he goes through with fame and women. Then all of a sudden it switches to this interlude, with these sort of cloudy lighter synths and bass with Drake singing in a higher tone. It is basically an antithesis to the previous song that played, and might be my favorite part on the album.
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  51. Jun 21, 2013
    9
    This album will be a classic for sure. Drake named this album ''Take Care'' because he felt as if he rushed through his debut album ''Thank Me Later'' (which was also his previous album). Drake really made this album worth listening. The production of the beats are AMAZING, producers like T-Minus, Boi-1da, and Noah ''40'' Shebib who helped with the album A LOT. Without ''40'' theThis album will be a classic for sure. Drake named this album ''Take Care'' because he felt as if he rushed through his debut album ''Thank Me Later'' (which was also his previous album). Drake really made this album worth listening. The production of the beats are AMAZING, producers like T-Minus, Boi-1da, and Noah ''40'' Shebib who helped with the album A LOT. Without ''40'' the production would have not been as good. The album also has some other talented producers that helped out. Drake has also improved a lot lyrically. The album is not just hip-hop, he has some talented singers like The Weeknd and Rihanna. Drake also sings, proving his true R&B Talent. Drake is an amazing singer and rapper. The collaborations are amazing. I really felt as if I got to feel the emotions in all of the songs, the album has really different emotions in every song, especially songs like: ''Look What You've Done'', ''Take Care'', ''Over My Dead Body and ''Marvins Room''. Take Care has really changed hip-hop, and shown that it isn't the end of hip-hop. The album was named album of the year by the ''Los Angeles Times'' and ''The New York Times''. Take Care won a Grammy Award for the Best Rap Album at the 55th Grammy Awards. Expand
  52. Jun 13, 2013
    4
    To be honest the only songs I could really feel myself liking is Headlines and Look What You've Done.

    This album was kind of slow and I didn't like it. I don't like music that bores me and this was pretty damn boring compared to all the great music that I am currently being surrounded with. This may have been an okay album if it was 2005, but with all the juicy hip-hop and r & b that
    To be honest the only songs I could really feel myself liking is Headlines and Look What You've Done.

    This album was kind of slow and I didn't like it. I don't like music that bores me and this was pretty damn boring compared to all the great music that I am currently being surrounded with.

    This may have been an okay album if it was 2005, but with all the juicy hip-hop and r & b that I am listening to, this seems a bit stale.
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  53. May 10, 2013
    10
    This is Drake's finest work to date, and a milestone in the rap genre. An existential treatise, this album explores themes across the spectrum all while developing a unique blend of rap, R&B and electronic that I think has potential to be as much of a landmark work as Dr. Dre's The Chronic. I can listen to every song on this record and become immersed in Drake's story telling and masteryThis is Drake's finest work to date, and a milestone in the rap genre. An existential treatise, this album explores themes across the spectrum all while developing a unique blend of rap, R&B and electronic that I think has potential to be as much of a landmark work as Dr. Dre's The Chronic. I can listen to every song on this record and become immersed in Drake's story telling and mastery of his musical craft. This is my favorite rap album. Expand
  54. Apr 28, 2013
    0
    One of the most overrated album of all time, I don't how people can call this "music", a rapper that is more feminine than Nicki Minaj, the best word to describe this "albm" is trash, straight up.
  55. Mar 31, 2013
    8
    In my opinion Drakes best album so far! The highlights of the album would definalty be The Motto, Take Care, Hate Sleeping Alone, Marvins Room and Crew Love!
  56. Feb 16, 2013
    7
    Yes I know Drake is a wuss. And he's made some very soft songs. But I'd be lying if I said I didn't like Take Care. It's not my favorite release ever. But Drake has some very good songs on here. Even if not all the lines hit, I still liked the songs on here a lot more than Thank Me Later. First off, the singing is a hell of a lot better. He actually can emote on some of these songs. ThatYes I know Drake is a wuss. And he's made some very soft songs. But I'd be lying if I said I didn't like Take Care. It's not my favorite release ever. But Drake has some very good songs on here. Even if not all the lines hit, I still liked the songs on here a lot more than Thank Me Later. First off, the singing is a hell of a lot better. He actually can emote on some of these songs. That plus songs like Lord Knows, Underground King, We'll Be Fine, Headline and HYFR are bangers. And songs like Take Care, Crew Love and The Real Her are very smooth. As far as guest features, none of them truly stand out. Kendrick and Andre 3K do their things. And Rihanna The Weeknd did a pretty good job, but otherwise no one made that much of an impression. Drake lyrically has improved on this album, though again not all the time. My biggest issue with this album is that this thing is 80 MINUTES LONG!!!!!!!!! Cut this down man. Marvin's Room was a borefest, Cameras is Drake trying to imitate Lil Wayne. And Doing It Wrong is Drake at his fluffiest. But even then I still enjoyed this, the production may be a cause for that because in my opinion 40 is an extremely underrated producer. Still it's worth listening to even if it's only once. Expand
  57. Nov 5, 2012
    7
    nice album.. but needs to start back rappin more.. the world aint end yet so u still got time prove these **** wrong!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  58. Nov 4, 2012
    0
    Quite frankly, I will never understand the hype and praise behind 'Take Care'. It's just another album, plain and simple. Or really, another album with overproduction that is a cross between hip-hop/R&B (woo, how different and original) by an untalented hack who uses autotune to no end that calls himself an artist. Yeah, this is quite an album alright.
  59. Oct 25, 2012
    7
    Drake is one of the best rappers out there, we know that. And yes, he assures us that on 'Take Care' a couple of times. But for the bigger part his sophomore album is R&B. A very good comparison would be Frank Ocean's 'Channel Orange', released some months later. Sometimes he's off-beat which means minus 1 point, all in all the lyrics are not that expressive as I expected them to be whichDrake is one of the best rappers out there, we know that. And yes, he assures us that on 'Take Care' a couple of times. But for the bigger part his sophomore album is R&B. A very good comparison would be Frank Ocean's 'Channel Orange', released some months later. Sometimes he's off-beat which means minus 1 point, all in all the lyrics are not that expressive as I expected them to be which means minus 1 point again and till the end the individual songs are more and more similar to one another which means minus another point. Equals 7 points out of ten for an album that could've been much better, but still brings us really good songs. I really enjoyed the CD, but still it's only a 'good', nothing more. Expand
  60. Jul 13, 2012
    9
    This Album From Hip Hop prince, Drake is Different. Different in a way where he experiences with euphoric beats and deep meaning in rapping lyrical style. He puts together airy songs of hip hop and R&B together so perfectly that i could listen to the album forever
  61. Mar 26, 2012
    7
    This album shows Drake isnt lil wayne's lackey and he can hold his own. Still their are a few problems. The album is slow and long. i think if they had added some more fast paced tracks to keep me interesting. Also i didnt like alot of the guests like Birdman and a couple of others didnt seem to fit the somber tone of the album. i think if R&B singers/rappers were featured it would fitThis album shows Drake isnt lil wayne's lackey and he can hold his own. Still their are a few problems. The album is slow and long. i think if they had added some more fast paced tracks to keep me interesting. Also i didnt like alot of the guests like Birdman and a couple of others didnt seem to fit the somber tone of the album. i think if R&B singers/rappers were featured it would fit much better. despite that its a good album and i am happy to say this has made me a drake fan Expand
  62. Mar 17, 2012
    9
    I feel this album was very brilliantly organized and written. You can tell that Drake was working his way through his talent with his albums and mixtapes. With Thank Me Later, he was all about gettin' to the top. But now with this album, i feel like it's more like his 'settling down' album. The thing i love about Drake, is his ability to express is sensitivity. With his lyrics, heI feel this album was very brilliantly organized and written. You can tell that Drake was working his way through his talent with his albums and mixtapes. With Thank Me Later, he was all about gettin' to the top. But now with this album, i feel like it's more like his 'settling down' album. The thing i love about Drake, is his ability to express is sensitivity. With his lyrics, he expresses his personal problems in a very ear-pleasing way where the songs come in a variety. For example, Over My Dead Body was mostly about his last few years or so and how life changing it's been. Also, Marvin's Room is about how lady problems, and how his fame has affected the way the people he love, loves him. I guess we can never judge an album entirely, because he don't know what the lyrics mean to this artist. It's THEIR song, not ours. Overall, I LOVED what he did with this album and have it on replay forsure. Expand
  63. Mar 16, 2012
    7
    Take Care is as solid a follow up to a debut album as any artist could hope for. The same Drake is there, the same lyrics are there, the music is unique and that is both a strength and a setback. There isn't much of an growth on this sophomore effort. Similar to the previous album all the songs are good, some feel like fillers and there isn't one song that shines off the album more thanTake Care is as solid a follow up to a debut album as any artist could hope for. The same Drake is there, the same lyrics are there, the music is unique and that is both a strength and a setback. There isn't much of an growth on this sophomore effort. Similar to the previous album all the songs are good, some feel like fillers and there isn't one song that shines off the album more than the others. Simply put, this is a good album and a solid product of work. Expand
  64. Mar 3, 2012
    6
    Drake Hasn't Made A Classic, With This Album, But His Smooth RnB And Hip Hop Elemental Beats, Drake Created Like A New Genre. Like RnB And Rap Combined Is Acually Really Good In The Way He Does It. But His Rapping And Lyrical Ability Could Use More Work. He Needs To Focus More On His Flow And Delivery, Than The Beats. Thats The Problem With This Record. But Drake Made His Own Style, And ADrake Hasn't Made A Classic, With This Album, But His Smooth RnB And Hip Hop Elemental Beats, Drake Created Like A New Genre. Like RnB And Rap Combined Is Acually Really Good In The Way He Does It. But His Rapping And Lyrical Ability Could Use More Work. He Needs To Focus More On His Flow And Delivery, Than The Beats. Thats The Problem With This Record. But Drake Made His Own Style, And A Couple Songs On The Album Are Very Enjoyable To Listen To, Like "HYFL" "The Motto" "Marvins Room" "The Real Her" Are Songs On The Album People Would Most Likely Enjoy. Expand
  65. Feb 25, 2012
    10
    Drizzy, You the realest n***a in the f***ing game. (After me of course) Young Money Cash Money forever **** From, Weezy F. Baby and the F is for f**k you haters
  66. Feb 22, 2012
    9
    It's only been one year since "Thank Me Later" which was already a good job, but "Take Care" goes beyond any limit to the style of music offers. The album is almost entirely produced by Noah "40" Shebib and this is the strong point, because the production is fantastic and the whole album suffers. The album starts immediately in fourth with "Over My Dead Body" is a clear example ofIt's only been one year since "Thank Me Later" which was already a good job, but "Take Care" goes beyond any limit to the style of music offers. The album is almost entirely produced by Noah "40" Shebib and this is the strong point, because the production is fantastic and the whole album suffers. The album starts immediately in fourth with "Over My Dead Body" is a clear example of egregious production and use of various musical effects, are after "Shot For Me" in which you can clearly hear the influence of R & B that is throughout the album, the track number 3 is "Headlines" produced by Boi-1-by and is an example of modern hip-hop track, after a sensational start to the track "Take Care" is definitely among the best of this working with an unusual Rihanna (for the first time I hear it sing decently), but the same can be said of "Marvin's Room" which in my opinion is the summary of the whole album in one track. The collaborations are far fewer than in "Thank Me Later" but I've never been so well-aimed, among others: Birdman, Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj and Andre 3000. This album is the perfect example of a mix of Hip-Hop of course, but also of R&B and Downtempo. Perhaps the best album of 2011. Expand
  67. Jan 12, 2012
    8
    Despite the discussion about the original music style in this album, whether is Hip-Hop or R&B, no one can deny the result has its greatness. The lyrics have a story behind it, and it's very far personal and unique. His "Headlines" and "Take Care" tracks are really masterpieces, and it stands out of the others. Drake might be starting a shinny carrier, in which styles he chooses to continues on.
  68. Jan 8, 2012
    10
    Great sophomore effort. Drake brings in big guests for this album, Andre 3000, Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj, The Weeknd, Rihanna, Rick Ross and Kendrick Lamar. It's amazing how he picked guests which are perfect for him to collaborate with, expecially The Weeknd and Rihanna. I liked this album because it had substance behind it instead of doing what his mentor Lil Wayne does, talks stupid. A fewGreat sophomore effort. Drake brings in big guests for this album, Andre 3000, Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj, The Weeknd, Rihanna, Rick Ross and Kendrick Lamar. It's amazing how he picked guests which are perfect for him to collaborate with, expecially The Weeknd and Rihanna. I liked this album because it had substance behind it instead of doing what his mentor Lil Wayne does, talks stupid. A few teary moments in this album, the tracks Doing It Wrong and Look What You've Done with a personal phone call from one of his elders. The only fault I had was the amount of tracks on the album, it could've been easily chopped down expecially the Marvins Room track, I got sick of the amount of times his drunk-dial woman was talking down the phone. Stand out moments, Kendrick Lamar on the interlude Buried Alive and Andre 3000 on The Real Her. One of the best albums of 2011. OVOXO Expand
  69. Jan 5, 2012
    7
    If you can get past the egotism and the R&B choruses, Drake's new album is nothing short of cutting-edge and an honest memoir about the clashing lifestyles of fame.
  70. Dec 29, 2011
    9
    Album was AWESOME Very Talented Artist it made me like Drake more when thank me later dropped i was impressed but not as impressed as i was with this project. BEST PROJECT YET.

    BEST 4 Tracks:
    Crew Love (ft The Weeknd)
    Shot For Me
    Lord Knows (Ft Rick Ross)
    Hate Sleeping Alone
  71. Dec 17, 2011
    8
    I like it's very atmospheric and coherent sound - it really is an album, not a collection of tracks and with few exceptions, that seem a bit off, most of the tracks seem to flow from one to the next which is really great. I like Drake's singing more than his rapping, which doesn't seem to be that tight, not to mentions his... pretty generic lyrics. All in all, the production is just greatI like it's very atmospheric and coherent sound - it really is an album, not a collection of tracks and with few exceptions, that seem a bit off, most of the tracks seem to flow from one to the next which is really great. I like Drake's singing more than his rapping, which doesn't seem to be that tight, not to mentions his... pretty generic lyrics. All in all, the production is just great - even for those who don't enjoy Drake all that much, the beats are really great! Expand
  72. Dec 14, 2011
    9
    I'm not the typical Drake or Young Money fan, but Take Care is phenomenal. From start to finish Drake shows his different styles; Slow/Soothing R&B (Doing It Wrong) to Fast Rap (The Motto). This album is very unique. Stop hating on Drake because he is not your regular rapper. Maybe this isn't the greatest Rap, per say, but it is fantastic MUSIC, and that's what matters, not the genre.
  73. Dec 13, 2011
    0
    I wanted to write a great review about this album. I Purchased "Thank Me Later" and was not impressed. That is because the album contained Drake's version of singing. I'm not going to say that a person that is not really a singer (ie- Lil' Wayne) can't necessarily make a catchy singing track; however, for people to allow Drake to say he is a legitimate singer and to give him high ratingsI wanted to write a great review about this album. I Purchased "Thank Me Later" and was not impressed. That is because the album contained Drake's version of singing. I'm not going to say that a person that is not really a singer (ie- Lil' Wayne) can't necessarily make a catchy singing track; however, for people to allow Drake to say he is a legitimate singer and to give him high ratings like they don't know what a singer is really concerns me. I believe Drake is very talented as a rapper, but he should leave the singing to someone who can. All that said, even with the "singing" on the album (which even makes Rihanna sound weak), the album has achieved a deep monotone. All of the songs SOUND EXACTLY THE SAME. There is no reason for this with all of the great producers and beat makers out there. I have no problem with music about relationships and heartbreak, but the monotone turns this into mood music. And the 82 positives that he has received on Metacritic so far have to be die hard fans. I think a person who has never heard Drake and listens to this album will surely be disappointed and I sincerely hope that no one paid over $5 for this album. If you did, take it as a life experience and download this kind of crap on a singles basis only. Expand
  74. Dec 6, 2011
    10
    For "Take Care," subtext means everything. The enduring themes -- that of insecurity and narcissism, of self-indulgence and temperance, and of emotional cascades and sheer detachment -- are highlighted by an atmospheric production which beautifully underscores Drake's pathos; indeed, he is a young man thrust into the spotlight, reaping the fruits of his labour while also being deprived ofFor "Take Care," subtext means everything. The enduring themes -- that of insecurity and narcissism, of self-indulgence and temperance, and of emotional cascades and sheer detachment -- are highlighted by an atmospheric production which beautifully underscores Drake's pathos; indeed, he is a young man thrust into the spotlight, reaping the fruits of his labour while also being deprived of the subtleties that we come to take for granted in our mundane worlds. While he hasn't mastered the lyrical fluidity of a Kanye West, Drake has still asserted himself as a mainstay in the "new school." This era of daring introspection, spearheaded by the aforementioned Mr. West, will continue to catalyze hip-hop's metamorphosis into a pure art-form. Although this album deserves an eight out of ten, I'll give it a perfect ten to improve the aggregate user score (I'm just a fan after all). In essence, this is a great album for those who enjoy a more eclectic sound. However, if you're looking for a "pure" hip-hop record, try something like Kendrick Lamar's "Section 80" or Big K.R.I.T.'s upcoming "Live from the Underground." Expand
  75. Dec 6, 2011
    0
    Pathetic excuse for a record. I gave it multiple chances. The fact that THIS is what's at the apex of popularity tells us that society collectively has a terrible, unrefined taste in music.
  76. Dec 1, 2011
    10
    I'm probably the biggest Drake fan in the world. But that doesn't mean I overlook things just because I like him. So Far Gone was CLASSIC. Thank Me Later...was forgettable except for "Fireworks", "Karoke" and several other tracks. Take Care was the holy grail album of the year for me, the one I've been waiting on. And it not only met, but EXCEEDED my expectations. "Over my dead Body" isI'm probably the biggest Drake fan in the world. But that doesn't mean I overlook things just because I like him. So Far Gone was CLASSIC. Thank Me Later...was forgettable except for "Fireworks", "Karoke" and several other tracks. Take Care was the holy grail album of the year for me, the one I've been waiting on. And it not only met, but EXCEEDED my expectations. "Over my dead Body" is the best song, followed by "Shot for Me". "Doing it wrong" is surprisingly third best, and the harmonica solo was great from Stevie Wonder but I wish he would have sung. To me, it is a tad better than So Far Gone and it mixes up a lot of styles he hasn't done before. Several tracks feel out of place, but I honestly liked them all. Rick Ross is good in 'Lord Knows', Rihanna as well in 'Take Care'. But the Weeknd shines in 'Crew Love'. 'The Ride was great on a second listen. Give props to Drake, because it begins and ends on great notes (Hate Sleeping Alone). The only two things that are missing are "Club Paradise" and "Free Spirit". A highly impressed fan here. I feel as if I've been hungry for weeks and just ate the juiciest, fruitiest, most satisfying meal of my life. Drake is real, and I enjoy hearing what I take as the tales of a lonely man surrounded by fakes, but finds happiness Expand
  77. Nov 30, 2011
    10
    Album of the year. Drake shows a lot of growth as a rapper on this album. His flow has improved considerably. His songwriting lyrics are great as usual (If you don't think Drake is a good lyricist you're ignorant or oblivious) personal, emotional, witty, his punchlines and braggadocio are better this time around also. There are also quite a few entendres throughout the tracks which, IAlbum of the year. Drake shows a lot of growth as a rapper on this album. His flow has improved considerably. His songwriting lyrics are great as usual (If you don't think Drake is a good lyricist you're ignorant or oblivious) personal, emotional, witty, his punchlines and braggadocio are better this time around also. There are also quite a few entendres throughout the tracks which, I think, Is fantastic. Not too many features and they are mostly appropriate. The Weeknd does a great job on "Crew Love" in a song that fits both artists well and provides some nice background vocals on "Cameras" "Good Ones Go Interlude" and "The Ride". Even though it sounds like The Weeknd is all the album it's not as overpowering as it sounds. Other than "Crew Love" and the chorus of "The Ride" he just does his crooning in the background thing. Rihanna's chorus on the title track "Take Care" is good showing very appropriate for the song. Kendrick Lamar's verse on "Buried Alive Interlude" is very good over a unique, cool sounding instrumental. Nicki Minaj has a disappointing appearance on the single "Make Me Proud" ("I'm a star... Sheriff badge." Really...?) though it is probably the worst song on the album anyway. Birdman doesn't really feature on "We'll Be FIne" just talks a bunch of **** Drakes way but he's at the end so it's very easy to skip over him without missing any of the song. Wayne is on here more than needed and, for me personally, wanted. He probably didn't have to be on "The Real Her" but does a good job on "HYFR" and ends with another dud verse in "The Motto". Rick Ross gives a very typical Rozay verse on Lord Knows so take that how you will. Andre 3000 comes in at the end of The Real Her laying down a quality verse with his unique flow and style He probably should have just taken Wayne's spot in the song though. Also Stevie Wonder does his thing on the harmonica at the end of "Doing It Wrong" though he doesn't do any singing. The album flows well from track to track plays like an actual albums not just a collection of songs. It is a great piece of work from Drake you can feel some Comeback Season and So Far Gone here though Drake has noticeably grown since then also. Drake does quite a bit more bragging on this album and does a good job doing it. However I pray he stays humble off the mic. Not many complaints about the album. I do wish "Dreams Money Can Buy" "Club Paradise" and "Free Spirit" were on the album however i can't think of anything I'd want them to replace. IT IS NOT AN R&B ALBUM! He raps on all but 2 songs out of a 19 track album! He sings and raps on some songs (When you can sing why not sing your own choruses? I don't understand some people's thinking on this but oh well) but it's balanced and there is much more rapping than singing going on throughout the verses (He goes for nearly 3 minutes straight on "Lord Knows" Only thing I hate is getting in the car and realizing I won't be able to listen to the whole thing, but that's a good problem to have. Expand
  78. Nov 30, 2011
    7
    Drake is constantly maturing as an musician. He is not necessarily a rapper, but more of an experimental artist. His first album, "Thank Me Later", and extended play, "So Far Gone", focused primarily on rap, hip hop, and main-stream pop. However, in "Take Care", he experiments with many different genres, notably in "Headlines" (electronica/pop) and "The Motto" (progressive rap-core).Drake is constantly maturing as an musician. He is not necessarily a rapper, but more of an experimental artist. His first album, "Thank Me Later", and extended play, "So Far Gone", focused primarily on rap, hip hop, and main-stream pop. However, in "Take Care", he experiments with many different genres, notably in "Headlines" (electronica/pop) and "The Motto" (progressive rap-core). Drake's sophomore project is not perfect, but not too far from it. Expand
  79. Nov 25, 2011
    10
    After a year of growing and development as a artist/singer/rapper Take Care is overall a masterpiece of not only Drake as a Genre but as also a new "Style". Thank Me Later was greatly loved and greatly respected and after a few months people were wondering what Drakes next album was gonna be next and i am pretty sure no one would have thought of Take Care. Take Care blends a mix of LowAfter a year of growing and development as a artist/singer/rapper Take Care is overall a masterpiece of not only Drake as a Genre but as also a new "Style". Thank Me Later was greatly loved and greatly respected and after a few months people were wondering what Drakes next album was gonna be next and i am pretty sure no one would have thought of Take Care. Take Care blends a mix of Low Vibe, Dimmed Light sort of music which also has a big amount of Realism. Realism is something most people don't expect on a Album but Drake takes it and runs with it. Bringing his love life and personal life is daring and some what dangerous but Drake makes it Successful(Yes just like the Song with Trey Songz). Crew Love is a great example of the low vibe and great vocals by (The Weeknd), Underground King and HYFR shows the arrogance but yet shows the true charismatic side of Drake that most of us know and love. Headlines is one of those songs that does not talk about love or sadness and it shows the real Upbeat Drake brings into the album with the High and Lows being the meaning of the entire album. We'll be fine, Dreams money can buy, and Lord Knows is the Brain and body of the Album and shows a real push that the Album needs and proceeds greatly. Over my Dead body and Shot for me are basically right out the bat the love songs that Drake gives and shows to his audience that hes different from other rappers and there way of explaining there love to a Women. The Other songs fall into those categorys but the one song that really overall Shocked me and really had its own lift was "Doing it Wrong", maybe Stevie Wonder's powers gave Drake the inspiration to make such a meaning full deep Song. The reason Doing it Wrong shines from the other songs is because it really really shows Drake as not only a artist but as a Person, this song is (in my opinion) the blood and heart of the entire album it guides, shows, represents the overall meaning of the Album and (again in my opinion) is one of the reasons this album will be a classic and well known albums of the future. Expand
  80. Nov 24, 2011
    0
    Artists like this is the reason for a near-dying genre. i can not take listenin to this guy, i gave him a chance w/o bein biased downloaded this album...and every song just made me say wtf is you talking bout...stop crying on every track...some rappers can get away with talking about relationships, pain, struggle, hardships...but this dude crying about girls in every song. smh. this ALBUMArtists like this is the reason for a near-dying genre. i can not take listenin to this guy, i gave him a chance w/o bein biased downloaded this album...and every song just made me say wtf is you talking bout...stop crying on every track...some rappers can get away with talking about relationships, pain, struggle, hardships...but this dude crying about girls in every song. smh. this ALBUM FOR THE LADIES! Expand
  81. Nov 24, 2011
    10
    Do you know what's more magical in these record? When you get into it, you REALLY get into it.
    Take Care is an album made to be heard with patience and attention, because once you discover how beautiful he is, you'll be amazed. Favorites: Over My Dead Body, Headlines, Take Care, Make Me Proud, Cameras, The Real Her, The Practice.
  82. Nov 24, 2011
    10
    @Cazatuz How can you rate an album without listening to it? You are the definition of a hater. That is a pathetic excuse for a 0 rating, when you haven't even listened to the album. The project received an 81, "universal acclaim" based on TWENTY EIGHT reviews. Obviously an average of 28 reviewers aren't going to "overrate" an album such as this. And there is a rating from The Guardian from@Cazatuz How can you rate an album without listening to it? You are the definition of a hater. That is a pathetic excuse for a 0 rating, when you haven't even listened to the album. The project received an 81, "universal acclaim" based on TWENTY EIGHT reviews. Obviously an average of 28 reviewers aren't going to "overrate" an album such as this. And there is a rating from The Guardian from a complete idiot named Alex Macpherson who judged the album just like you did and gave it a 1/5. Without his review this album would have received a score of 84. So please shut your mouth next time you're trying to bring your meaningless hate to an amazing piece of work. Take care is great from start to finish! Buy it and support the artist!. Expand
  83. Nov 23, 2011
    10
    Has there ever been a rapper as charismatic as Drake? In some sense, the phenomenal success of his platinum debut, Thank Me Later, is just one more testament to how much people like the guy.
  84. Nov 22, 2011
    9
    One of the best rap album of the year. It reminds me of Kanye West's My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy. Take Care is well produced, great songwriting, and a lengthy album, which I like. Good job Drake.
  85. Nov 21, 2011
    8
    Take Care is clearly a big step up from Thank Me Later. Drake's sophomore album shows a bit more of his versatility seeing that a lot of the tracks are completely unconventional and he makes them his own. (Ex: Crew Love). Minus the fact that Andre clearly stole The Real Her, minus that Lil Wayne had an average at best verse on HYFR, and lastly minus We'll Be Fine was clearly a club anthemTake Care is clearly a big step up from Thank Me Later. Drake's sophomore album shows a bit more of his versatility seeing that a lot of the tracks are completely unconventional and he makes them his own. (Ex: Crew Love). Minus the fact that Andre clearly stole The Real Her, minus that Lil Wayne had an average at best verse on HYFR, and lastly minus We'll Be Fine was clearly a club anthem that in my eyes was filler, this album was solid. Expand
  86. Nov 21, 2011
    8
    Once again Drake shines. This is a unique album and though it's not as good as the first one it stands out by itself.................................
  87. Nov 20, 2011
    10
    A well-crafted, elegant collection of songs that are meant to be listened to more than once to truly appreciate their textured layers. More than anything - it is a CD to be played while driving through the city alone...almost like a soundtrack to the soul. A classic.
  88. Nov 20, 2011
    5
    This album could go down in history as one of the most overrated ever. This album is not a classic the way everyone proclaims it to be. It has its memorable moments. It has some highlights ("the brilliant Just Blaze-produced "Lord Knows" and "Take Care"). A few are decent ("Doing It Wrong" and "Headlines"). But overall, the rest of the album feels like one long boring song. Drake seems toThis album could go down in history as one of the most overrated ever. This album is not a classic the way everyone proclaims it to be. It has its memorable moments. It has some highlights ("the brilliant Just Blaze-produced "Lord Knows" and "Take Care"). A few are decent ("Doing It Wrong" and "Headlines"). But overall, the rest of the album feels like one long boring song. Drake seems to find no other topic to discuss and the worst part is that he doesn't even do it as well as he should. His rhymes vary from good to generic. But when he sings, his bars can be straight-up pedestrian. I honestly got tired out midway through the album. But I kept trudging hoping the album might make a comeback for itself. But alas, even Andre 3000 could not deliver a good enough verse to save the mediocrity I endured. Matter of fact, only Rick Ross seemed to be the only charged-up rapper here. 3K delivered a slightly okay but not weird enough verse like he did for "Party". Lil Wayne has seemingly lost that bizarre quality that once made him a compelling rapper a mere three years ago. And Birdman wastes good space trying to hype up Drake as some gangsta rapper who is ready to take over. Who doesn't feel that Birdman is simply using Drake and praising him as a cover up? Anyway, I suggest you invest your money somewhere else. Though better than Thank Me Later, Take Care is still the same old same old. Expand
  89. Nov 20, 2011
    5
    While this album does have some good songs, such as "Headlines" and "Practice," it has too many songs that are either just too boring or go on for too long. Drake has definitely stepped it up here better than his previous album but he still has some work to do before he becomes one of the better rappers out today.
  90. Nov 19, 2011
    9
    Upon my first listening of Drake's album, I honestly did not like it that much. It was a really new sound that I wasn't used to. But after listening to it again, I realized the innovative quality it possessed. All of the beats corresponded perfectly with Drake's half-singing half-rapping style. Although a lot ofs songs on this album are him singing, it is obvious that he made songs whichUpon my first listening of Drake's album, I honestly did not like it that much. It was a really new sound that I wasn't used to. But after listening to it again, I realized the innovative quality it possessed. All of the beats corresponded perfectly with Drake's half-singing half-rapping style. Although a lot ofs songs on this album are him singing, it is obvious that he made songs which he felt were appropriate for his emotions, which is to be commended in today's industry in which artists put out what will make the most money. Overall, this is by far my favorite album! Expand
  91. Nov 19, 2011
    10
    Take Care is a great album. Drake is extraordinary. I really admire his uniqueness and the way he stands out from other rappers. It's great to see something different in the hip hop world for a change. I like how he has his own unique style and does his own thing instead of just jumping on the bandwagon of rappers that just brag about their money, cars, clothes, jewelry, and the groupiesTake Care is a great album. Drake is extraordinary. I really admire his uniqueness and the way he stands out from other rappers. It's great to see something different in the hip hop world for a change. I like how he has his own unique style and does his own thing instead of just jumping on the bandwagon of rappers that just brag about their money, cars, clothes, jewelry, and the groupies that grovel before them; or sing about selling drugs or being violent; in all their songs. Expand
  92. Nov 18, 2011
    10
    This album is great. Better than expected. Drake is so unique and diverse and those are two things we need more of in the music world. Drake has his own distinct sound that no one has ever heard before. I love the fact that you can feel his emotions through his music. People may say that hes too sensitive and hes not real but not everybody wants to hear about money,drugs,clubbing, and sexThis album is great. Better than expected. Drake is so unique and diverse and those are two things we need more of in the music world. Drake has his own distinct sound that no one has ever heard before. I love the fact that you can feel his emotions through his music. People may say that hes too sensitive and hes not real but not everybody wants to hear about money,drugs,clubbing, and sex all the time that's not what life is all about. People want to hear something real something they can relate to and I can surely relate to the songs on this album. Drake has done so well with Take Care. The tracks are melodic,rhythmic,lyrical.. Great 5 stars. Expand
  93. Nov 18, 2011
    10
    This album made me like Drake even more. I like the fact that he incorporates different types of musical styles into his songs. He's not a bad singer so his technique is working in his favour. Each song creates a different atmosphere. I especially like his take on Juvenile's "Back That A** Up" (Practice). It's brilliant. As for the lyrical themes with the exception of growing into wealth,This album made me like Drake even more. I like the fact that he incorporates different types of musical styles into his songs. He's not a bad singer so his technique is working in his favour. Each song creates a different atmosphere. I especially like his take on Juvenile's "Back That A** Up" (Practice). It's brilliant. As for the lyrical themes with the exception of growing into wealth, I can relate to it. Which makes this album perfect. Expand
  94. Nov 18, 2011
    5
    From time to time we see new artist in this Hip Hop game that gets attention in regards to his or her style or spoken lyrics and there's not a doubt that Drake is one of those artists. It wasn't until he signed to Cash Money Records that his spoken lyrics tone downed and went towards a monotonic or hypnotic style that will utterly most attract female listeners with its "sex appeal" andFrom time to time we see new artist in this Hip Hop game that gets attention in regards to his or her style or spoken lyrics and there's not a doubt that Drake is one of those artists. It wasn't until he signed to Cash Money Records that his spoken lyrics tone downed and went towards a monotonic or hypnotic style that will utterly most attract female listeners with its "sex appeal" and quite frankly depressing love scenarios. Drake's "Thank Me Later" was in fact filled with such monotonic or hypnotic depressing love songs but with "Take Care", he balances it out but it all sounds like his ego is forever increasing. This is not a good thing for a creation of an album... Expand
  95. Nov 17, 2011
    10
    This is a phenomenal job done by rapper Drake. Great blend of hip-hop & R&B. The standouts of the album are "Look What You've Done", "Lord Knows", "Cameras", "Over My Dead Body", and "We'll Be Fine" This is definitely in my Top 3 hip-hop albums of the year.
  96. Nov 17, 2011
    10
    This album is a classic OVOXO take care. There are several good songs on this album that represent the city that he is from and it is very special in its own way. This is because he has unique features that drive Drake's style into a new and more evolved direction. Who says change is bad?
  97. Nov 17, 2011
    4
    I wanted to like this one a lot more than I did. The replay value is slim for me, as I have to be in a certain mood (depressed) to get into the bulk of these songs.

    Drake is starting to feel very one-note to me. He says the same things over and over, just refines the music and words a bit. But the subject matter never changes with this guy. Is it narcissism that causes him to not be able
    I wanted to like this one a lot more than I did. The replay value is slim for me, as I have to be in a certain mood (depressed) to get into the bulk of these songs.

    Drake is starting to feel very one-note to me. He says the same things over and over, just refines the music and words a bit. But the subject matter never changes with this guy. Is it narcissism that causes him to not be able to venture onto other topics besides his immediate world? I guess he really meant it when he said "I only care about money & the city that I'm from". That's fine, but why should I care about his money and the city that he's from??? I wouldn't even call this CD a hip-hop CD. It's an R&B CD with hip-hop leanings, really. And it's kinda lifeless.
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  98. Nov 17, 2011
    10
    Amazing CD. Great job Drake! I don't even know what to say. Pure art, pure magic, pure amazing. It's got a little bit of everything in there. It's a little different, and it definitely is not a pure rap CD, there is alot of R&B in it, but he pulls it off with class and style.
  99. Nov 17, 2011
    10
    Drake has had his auspicious begins with the omnipresent mixtape, So far Gone. The success that catapulted him into stardom. He was initially known for the popular teen show , Degrassi but it wasn't in till his mixtape success and subsequent signing with Young Money, Cash Money that he found his calling. His greatly anticipated debut album Thank Me later was meet with commercial successDrake has had his auspicious begins with the omnipresent mixtape, So far Gone. The success that catapulted him into stardom. He was initially known for the popular teen show , Degrassi but it wasn't in till his mixtape success and subsequent signing with Young Money, Cash Money that he found his calling. His greatly anticipated debut album Thank Me later was meet with commercial success but some what mixed feelings critically. A little over a year later Drake has released his second full length album, Take Care. He has finally found his niche. It is not as a heavy rapper or a trey songz r&b singer. Its a mix of both, the songs on Take Care are sometimes slow but always crisp, almost palpable. its a mastery of music and has to be one of the best album in awhile, not the best rap album but one of the best musical albums in a long, long time. Expand
  100. N10
    Nov 16, 2011
    9
    Stop hating!
    You guy's who says that Drake is the worst rapper, have you even heard other rappers. And I mean Sou lja Boy, is he really better than Drake? Certainly not. It's so many rappers who sucks right now...
    We have so many bad rapper's, and I know it. Listen to the other rappers and then comment...
    Drake= Do pest.. I love this album, Do Right And Kill Everything! OVO
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 34 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 34
  2. Negative: 1 out of 34
  1. 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.
  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]