Take Care
by Drake
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8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 538 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 38 out of 538
  3. Negative: 48 out of 538
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  1. hkatbamna1
    Nov 16, 2011
    10
    One of the best albums I've ever heard. Drake really shows his skills and potential on Take Care. Haters gonna hate because it doesn't have as much rapping as thank me later, but the r&b adds a soothing feel to the album. Personal favorites are Over My Dead Body, Take Care, Headlines, and Lord Knows.
  2. stock22
    Nov 16, 2011
    10
    Im not a Drake stan in anway, but to deny this album is nothing but brilliant would be idiotic. When was this album ever labelled as purely rap, anyone hating on the RnB elements has never heard Drake before is just looking for an excuse to hate. Why are you listening to his second album if you feel so negatively towards him? Just admit you like him already, this album is incredible.
  3. frozenfish
    Nov 16, 2011
    5
    It seems that Drake has done it again. I manage to like some of his songs, but there really isn't much praise for HIS talent. His producers know how to lay down good beats for his vocal aesthetic, but when you listen to what he's saying, how "good" is it? There nothing special about what he's saying or how he's saying it. The lyrics are very often humdrum and unimaginative. Yes, he's ableIt seems that Drake has done it again. I manage to like some of his songs, but there really isn't much praise for HIS talent. His producers know how to lay down good beats for his vocal aesthetic, but when you listen to what he's saying, how "good" is it? There nothing special about what he's saying or how he's saying it. The lyrics are very often humdrum and unimaginative. Yes, he's able to involve emotion in his songs, but they're illustrated very blandly,plus he's already expressed these same emotions to us in his previous music. A lot of these guests don't really offer much, except The Weeknd & Andre 3000. Lil Wayne can be very distracting and has some lyrics even weaker than Drake's. Stevie Wonder's harmonica solo does little other than put his name on the album. This album could have easily been parred down from 80 minutes to create a much tighter, concentrated effort, but he just meanders around talking about nothing new. Maybe he wanted to top Kanye's MBDTF (which he does, timewise), but he doesn't even touch it in quality. Pharoahe Monch, Big K.R.I.T. (mixtape, whatever), Talib Kweli, & The Beastie Boys have released much better hip-hop albums this year. I have no idea why this is being called the best of the year. 5.5/10, rounded down since almost everyone else is hyping it up.… Expand
  4. mattej
    Nov 16, 2011
    9
    Will this album be regarded a classic in 10 years time? I don't know and I can't tell. What I can tell is that Drake put a lot of effort in this album, in which he tries to convey us the way his life is after his new found fame. The themes are as expected, troubles with adjusting to fame, love, his dealing with criticism and etc. His lyrical skills are solid, not amazing, but very solid,Will this album be regarded a classic in 10 years time? I don't know and I can't tell. What I can tell is that Drake put a lot of effort in this album, in which he tries to convey us the way his life is after his new found fame. The themes are as expected, troubles with adjusting to fame, love, his dealing with criticism and etc. His lyrical skills are solid, not amazing, but very solid, and, to be honest, much better than I expected. The production is top-notch, I especially love the production on "Lord Knows" by Just Blaze, which features Rick Ross. The guest stars are very well selected, and the ones which shined the most would be Kendrick Lamar, Andre 3000 and The Weeknd, who did amazing jobs on their songs respective songs. All in all, one of the finest albums, if not the best, in hip-hop since Kanye's My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy". Drake certainly did his best to push the boundaries and only time will tell will this album become a true classic, as many say it will. I, for one, certainly hope so. A great 9/10.… Expand
  5. WarriorV1
    Nov 16, 2011
    4
    I wanted a rap album and instead got an R&B Album. There are a few tracks I acknowledge as pretty good such as Shot For Me, Over My Dead Body, Lord Knows, The Motto, and Headlines, but most of it is singing, and I wanted a rap album. It shouldn't be classified as rap. Album was average in my opinion.
  6. jstrickler872
    Nov 16, 2011
    7
    This album is unique. To some it will be the start of something great. To other like myself it is just another album. Nothing to special here, skip this one and go for Blue Slide Park.
  7. kid_lucky
    Nov 15, 2011
    10
    This album is an instant classic Lord Knows and Look What You've Done will go down in history. He starts strong with Over My Dead body and on a light-hearted note with The Motto. He has a string of guests who all make the album all the better. This is definitely the best album of 2011.
  8. 2Trill
    Nov 15, 2011
    10
    Drake created the album he wanted too. Sonically, it is amazing. The only weak points are features by non other than Lil Wayne. Amazing production as well. Most of the production is handled by 40, but Just Blaze also gives Drake what potential could be the best beat of the year. Other than the Wayne features and Make Me Proud, it is an awesome album and should finally bring Drake aDrake created the album he wanted too. Sonically, it is amazing. The only weak points are features by non other than Lil Wayne. Amazing production as well. Most of the production is handled by 40, but Just Blaze also gives Drake what potential could be the best beat of the year. Other than the Wayne features and Make Me Proud, it is an awesome album and should finally bring Drake a grammy.

    Best Tracks: Underground Kings, Over My Dead Body, Look What You've Done, Lord Knows, The Ride    … Expand
  9. robot508
    Nov 15, 2011
    10
    This album was beast I love it man u can't hate on it man.â
  10. iSamm786
    Nov 15, 2011
    10
    Just bought the album today. You can tell Drizzy put a LOT OF WORK into this album. A well deserved 10/10! Haters can hate all they want. Album of the Year Nominee for sure.
  11. Torontonaut
    Nov 15, 2011
    7
    Good album. However, it's way longer than it has to be; if he cut out a couple bad songs I'd happily give the album an 8.5./10. But he didn't. Some more down sides of the album are a lot of the songs have similar beats and bass lines. Lyrically it's okay, when he tries the one liners he fails miserably, but the story telling is nice - gets repetitive throughout the album though. He's not aGood album. However, it's way longer than it has to be; if he cut out a couple bad songs I'd happily give the album an 8.5./10. But he didn't. Some more down sides of the album are a lot of the songs have similar beats and bass lines. Lyrically it's okay, when he tries the one liners he fails miserably, but the story telling is nice - gets repetitive throughout the album though. He's not a great singer, if you've heard Frank Ocean or John Legend you'd agree with me, so his slow singing songs get really boring. His bangers are a little generic, just him rapping over a hot beat. Nothing in this album really stands out, I'll forget about it by next month. Drake is at his best, when he's just on a nice smooth beat like "The Ride" and he's just rapping his heart out.… Expand
  12. tmajr3
    Nov 15, 2011
    10
    The album is great. Front to back, not a boring song. Drake takes you through his journey of how he reacts around people with his new fame. Also, Drake holds no words and goes after other rappers and critics who make fun of him for being soft.
  13. YOLO
    Nov 15, 2011
    10
    Drake tops his blazing hot debut Thank Me Later with his sophomore project Take Care. Take Care simply put is amazing and pushes the boundaries of Hip-Hop and R&B to it's limits leaving all those who "miss the mean lyrics" feeling a little bit left behind. But anybody willing to truly open their ears to Take Care will realize Drake found a way to craft what maybe the strongest all aroundDrake tops his blazing hot debut Thank Me Later with his sophomore project Take Care. Take Care simply put is amazing and pushes the boundaries of Hip-Hop and R&B to it's limits leaving all those who "miss the mean lyrics" feeling a little bit left behind. But anybody willing to truly open their ears to Take Care will realize Drake found a way to craft what maybe the strongest all around and smoothest album of the year and many years past. The highlights of the album include the powerful Shot For Me, Headlines, Crew Love, The Real Her, Drake's crazy verse on HYFR, Underground Kings, and The Motto. Even though tracks like Headlines and HYFR are a little bit awkwardly placed in the album it still doesn't mess up the amazing overall performance by Drake. All due respect to Weezy, Jay and Ye, and Cole but Take Care is undoubtedly the album of the year.… Expand
  14. Hipsteran
    Nov 15, 2011
    8
    When rap was considered new (late 80s and early 90s) it represented a ghetto lifestyle where people wrote to express their anger. Now, in our era rap is used in to sell a fake lifestyle where partying and sex is the main philosophy. While this is entertaining in many ways, it lacks depth. The only thing that bothers me in Drake's Take Care is the fact that this lifestyle is still theWhen rap was considered new (late 80s and early 90s) it represented a ghetto lifestyle where people wrote to express their anger. Now, in our era rap is used in to sell a fake lifestyle where partying and sex is the main philosophy. While this is entertaining in many ways, it lacks depth. The only thing that bothers me in Drake's Take Care is the fact that this lifestyle is still the major theme of the album. However what Drake does which differs the rapper from others is to find soul in this one-dimensional made-up all pink lifestyle. Drake manages to sell his life in a dramatic way with sounding more brave than **** in an honest way. That's why the album is the best rap album of 2011. It is dark, emotional, courageous and smart.… Expand
  15. NJOKU11
    Nov 15, 2011
    10
    good album one of the best this year..you cannot front this is a great album..even the bonus cuts on this album prove to be one of his best works to date..............................................
  16. drunk_pony
    Nov 15, 2011
    10
    This album will be a classic, Drake created his own style of rap/hiphop. On his first album, the influence of 'Cash Money' producers was clear in some songs (Miss Me, Fancy). Even though that was a good album, it wasn't a great one. This album on the other hand, is great. The influence of James Blake is very clear in this album, leading to some revolutionary songs with revolutionary beatsThis album will be a classic, Drake created his own style of rap/hiphop. On his first album, the influence of 'Cash Money' producers was clear in some songs (Miss Me, Fancy). Even though that was a good album, it wasn't a great one. This album on the other hand, is great. The influence of James Blake is very clear in this album, leading to some revolutionary songs with revolutionary beats (to give an example, Crew Love). The Jamie xx produced Take Care has a beautiful build-up, and reminds me of "Weak become heroes" by The Streets (aka Mike Skinner). Instead of chosing for industry-leading guest stars, he has chosen guest artists whose voice/rap skills fit the song perfectly (except for Lil Wayne and Nicki Minaj, but they need to be on it for obvious reasons). Just like he gives Rihanna a surprising vocal role in Take Care; not the powerful Rihanna you'd expect, but an almost timid Rihanna. It's very obvious that he was left with creative control this time. I'm willing to bet he's going to receive a grammy for this one.

    "Take Care", "Marvin's Room", "Crew Love", "Lord Knows" are instant classics.    … Expand
  17. john595
    Nov 15, 2011
    1
    Are u Judging this as a Hiphop Album Or A R&B Album?

    Because as a Hiphop Album this is a disgrace to the genre 90 percent of the album is singing last time I checked Hiphop was rapping but even if You look at this as a R&B album its still trash No men should be able to listen to a album talking about saving strippers and hating on another men on top of that the features are horrible    Are u Judging this as a Hiphop Album Or A R&B Album?



    Because as a Hiphop Album this is a disgrace to the genre 90 percent of the album is singing last time I checked Hiphop was rapping but even if You look at this as a R&B album its still trash No men should be able to listen to a album talking about saving strippers and hating on another men on top of that the features are horrible Nicki minji and the 3 songs with lil wayne are trash    … Expand
  18. DreamVillain
    Nov 15, 2011
    10
    Drake's sophomore album Take Care met my expectation and exceeded them. The album is very cohesive, the production is top notch, the lyrics are nothing amazing, but they're very solid. Drake's singing also sounds much better. The feature's are also very good, and none of them feel unnecessary. The only bad thing is there are some tracks that could be considered "filler". All in all, thisDrake's sophomore album Take Care met my expectation and exceeded them. The album is very cohesive, the production is top notch, the lyrics are nothing amazing, but they're very solid. Drake's singing also sounds much better. The feature's are also very good, and none of them feel unnecessary. The only bad thing is there are some tracks that could be considered "filler". All in all, this is an amazing album. My favorite song has to be The Ride. 10/10… Expand
  19. thedaddy22
    Nov 15, 2011
    10
    fantastic and original album from drake.he has created his own style of music which is brilliant. The album is very versatile too, you see drake go deep and learn about his past and problems in 'look what you've done' as well as relatable stories such as 'marvins room'. The album will appeal to both sexes, men can relate to his stories, feelings and past experiences with women.best albumfantastic and original album from drake.he has created his own style of music which is brilliant. The album is very versatile too, you see drake go deep and learn about his past and problems in 'look what you've done' as well as relatable stories such as 'marvins room'. The album will appeal to both sexes, men can relate to his stories, feelings and past experiences with women.best album of 2011 and the best album i have heard since my beautiful dark twisted fantasy.well done drake, take care :)… Expand
  20. Ishan
    Nov 15, 2011
    10
    This is definitely the best album of 2011. Each and every song combines some sort of emotion and the beats are just too amazing to even describe. The only set back is one awkward verse from nicki minaj in make me proud or else this is the perfect album. Everyone should buy this album for sure
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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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