Certified Lover Boy
by Drake
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3.5

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  1. GEECEE
    Sep 3, 2021
    4
    This is what we have been waiting for? This must have been the wrong upload
  2. KingPrince5150
    Sep 3, 2021
    0
    Literally sounds like his last three albums. Don't go into this expecting anything new. DJ Akademiks falling asleep on live while listening to it is evidence enough, the whole album was boring. Worst Drake album of all time
  3. KidsSeeCudi
    Sep 5, 2021
    5
    “Certified Lover Boy” is an album that Drake's biggest fans will find a lot of replay value in, but as a project as a whole misses the mark. Overflowed with corny lyricism and sub-par production (more notably in the second half), it feels as if Drake has decided to once again go for the numbers angle instead of the high quality which we saw so evidently in his earlier projects. This album“Certified Lover Boy” is an album that Drake's biggest fans will find a lot of replay value in, but as a project as a whole misses the mark. Overflowed with corny lyricism and sub-par production (more notably in the second half), it feels as if Drake has decided to once again go for the numbers angle instead of the high quality which we saw so evidently in his earlier projects. This album lacks direction, a consistent tone, and overall worthwhile performances. This project felt less like an album, and more like a More Life B Side. Many features, most notably Yebba & Lil Wayne, lift up the album, but it’s not enough for me to justify it as an album I will revisit anytime soon.… Expand
  4. MovieSlayer68
    Sep 4, 2021
    7
    Light 7: Drakes new album CLB isn’t his best nor worst album but I will say it doesn’t sound totally bad! Some songs like Champagne Poetry, Papi Home, Fair Trade, Love All, In The Bible, Yebbas Heartbreak, 7AM on Bridal Path, IMY2 with Cudi, and You Only Live Twice really are well put Drake tracks with good features. Tracks like Way 2 Sexy, Knife Talk, N 2 Deep, Girls want Girls, PipeLight 7: Drakes new album CLB isn’t his best nor worst album but I will say it doesn’t sound totally bad! Some songs like Champagne Poetry, Papi Home, Fair Trade, Love All, In The Bible, Yebbas Heartbreak, 7AM on Bridal Path, IMY2 with Cudi, and You Only Live Twice really are well put Drake tracks with good features. Tracks like Way 2 Sexy, Knife Talk, N 2 Deep, Girls want Girls, Pipe Down, Race My Mind, Get Along Better & Fu*king fans are a bunch of cringe lyrics with horrible features like 21 Savage, Future and Young thug. But overall this album isn’t worst then Scorpion or Views. Views was easily cringe and had just cringe songs. Too Sexy reminds me of One Dance. One Dance was more catcher than Way 2 Sexy. Light 7 is fair for Drake coming from a Drake fan. I really wish he would’ve went to his Take Care roots if this album was going to be about Love, Relationships, and him getting women.… Expand
  5. Jummel47
    Sep 4, 2021
    5
    Instead of reaching to do something new and adventurous with his obvious talent, Drake clutches to what has worked for him since 2009. It’s not bad, but it’s pretty old. Ultimately this album was boring and horrible to listen to early in the morning at work. Theres some good sex songs and music to play at parties, but really nothing interesting at all. Please Drake, experiment. EverythingInstead of reaching to do something new and adventurous with his obvious talent, Drake clutches to what has worked for him since 2009. It’s not bad, but it’s pretty old. Ultimately this album was boring and horrible to listen to early in the morning at work. Theres some good sex songs and music to play at parties, but really nothing interesting at all. Please Drake, experiment. Everything has its shelf life, and this ended with Views.… Expand
  6. thiagohvs
    Sep 8, 2021
    1
    never seen such a lazy album, the problem was the antecipation of it, got me hyped up and didn’t correspond the expectations.
  7. Eliasbarco
    Sep 3, 2021
    5
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  8. CJack8
    Sep 3, 2021
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The features carry the album as always on a Drake album. The album somehow is not cohesive, even though 90% of the songs sound the same. Certified Mid Boy… Expand
  9. Jonoftherow
    Sep 3, 2021
    5
    Overrated af, it's just more of the same from drake it's not trash but it's certified mid
  10. ccirag
    Sep 3, 2021
    4
    The album is good but it lacks good beats and drakes variety that he provides in his albums, few intros are unnecessary, few songs are unnecessary, needed more bangers. Not his best work but not too bad.
  11. eightaeok
    Sep 3, 2021
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. parabéns drake, por possuir um armamento nuclear na sua discografia já que esse álbum está uma bomba… Expand
  12. Kb3
    Sep 4, 2021
    10
    ❤️❤️❤️ EXCELLENT ALBUM! Thank goodness for the gift of Certified Lover Boy! It was worth the wait. Although every joint on CLB has its unique appeal, some standouts right now include: TSU/H-Town appreciates Drizzy’s love. The Motown vibe of Champagne Poetry is EVERYTHING. Yebba’s Heartbreak is a hauntingly beautiful song, and Love All is the truth. Remorse closes the album in Drake’s❤️❤️❤️ EXCELLENT ALBUM! Thank goodness for the gift of Certified Lover Boy! It was worth the wait. Although every joint on CLB has its unique appeal, some standouts right now include: TSU/H-Town appreciates Drizzy’s love. The Motown vibe of Champagne Poetry is EVERYTHING. Yebba’s Heartbreak is a hauntingly beautiful song, and Love All is the truth. Remorse closes the album in Drake’s inimitable style, and 7 am On Bridle Path is THAT song on every Drake album that delivers the fatal lyrical blow to slay the green-eyed (jealous) monsters and serves as a shining example of why The Artist of the Decade is a musical and emotional genius ahead of his time.… Expand
  13. blkjimmorrison
    Sep 5, 2021
    1
    Very bland sadly, was hoping for progression but Drake leans into his features heavily and shows little inspiration.
  14. alandisnc
    Sep 3, 2021
    0
    This album is just so bland and boring, we’re facing a Scorpion 2, just not fun and not quality music
  15. Champagnepapifa
    Sep 3, 2021
    0
    Biggest disappointment of 2021. Only enjoyable part was Cudi’s feature. Drake should stick to being a pedophile and sending people back to rehab
  16. ThatDudeGerard
    Sep 3, 2021
    4
    A very underwhelming album by Drake. The album feels, like a lot of people have said already, very bland and boring. As an artist Drake seems to have stagnated and i personally feel like he has stopped caring about changing and innovating his sound.
  17. nm1312
    Sep 3, 2021
    0
    If I want to hear someone in their mid 30’s cry about failed relationships I’ll go on Xbox live.
  18. ontheinternets
    Sep 4, 2021
    0
    This is the worst album I’ve ever heard. Can’t believe he dished this out over a beef. Needed to shelve many of these songs. The only reason it’s worth listening to is for the collabs. Sad when only thing worth hearing on your album is other people. Can’t believe this is same guy who gave us Scorpion. Get some new ghostwriters Aubrey.
  19. Wasab1
    Sep 3, 2021
    0
    Boring asf
  20. arkham2014
    Sep 3, 2021
    2
    This album lacks any kind of innovation. Even the good songs feel like they've been done better before by Drake himselft. Another lazy and long record by drake just to pull in streaming numbers.
  21. Hendrikk
    Sep 3, 2021
    2
    Whole albums feels like a Drake fan tried to make their worse self made Drake style album with none of the skill Drake used to have.

    From the first song in the album Champagne Poetry, Drake seems to just sew together two different songs into one big song? Its very off putting and seems like a mistake as separately the songs would be good. The album continues at an okay pace with pretty    Whole albums feels like a Drake fan tried to make their worse self made Drake style album with none of the skill Drake used to have.

    From the first song in the album Champagne Poetry, Drake seems to just sew together two different songs into one big song? Its very off putting and seems like a mistake as separately the songs would be good.
    The album continues at an okay pace with pretty average songs and then Love All with Jay Z comes along and ruins it. The main song performed by Drake is fine but verses with Jay Z are truly terrible, Boring and uninspired lyrics delivered like he just wanted to get them done and leave.
    Way 2 Sexy is an awful song. Using the "I'm too sexy for my shirt" sample as a hook was a terrible idea, an absolute crash and burn.
    After yet more mediocre songs 7am On Bridle Path seems somewhat better, still extremely familiar but a nicer well crafted song than the rest.
    But ultimately that's where the album ends in terms of any redeemable songs. The entire album suffers from awful beats, terrible hooks and any lack of vision.    … Expand
  22. emilxar
    Sep 3, 2021
    2
    Better having no cover at all than this hideous atrocity, this sin against humankind, this disrespectfulness against everything that the lord holds sacred, this monstrous attempt of doing something funny and clever. I’m a centennial and seriously can’t comprehend Drake’s sense of humor or lack of taste. If the album sounds as bad as de art looks, this might be a solid 3 AT ABSOLUTE BEST.
  23. myyeezycloset
    Sep 3, 2021
    0
    Very boring album. Probably one of drake's worst ones. Plays it safe and every track sounds the same..
  24. adamk95
    Sep 4, 2021
    0
    Boring. Started to listen it, but Ive already heard these songs on prev albums. So much potential…
  25. j_mc
    Sep 3, 2021
    2
    Not progressing from the format or sound of his previous work, Drake has yet again managed to add a safe and disappointing record to his discography. Has Drake forgotten how to make a piece of art rather than a product?
  26. Pedrolnb1
    Sep 3, 2021
    2
    Esperava muito mais de um album do drake..
    Nem as musicas com feat tão esperado, como travsi ficaram em um vibe boa.. pra um cantor que só canta musicas comerciais.
    Apresenta musicas cansativas de se ouvir.
    Musicas que não ouviriamos mais de 1 vez em 1 dia.
  27. Sbeve124
    Sep 3, 2021
    4
    I've only recently gotten into Drake when I head Gods Plan last month and it hit me with some nostalgia so I was pretty hyped when this came out. I'm pretty disappointed though, there's nothing to crazy in this album, but when it slaps, it slaps HARD. Sadly there are only small snippets when it ls super good. I'll be banging my head to something like Fair Trade or Knife Talk, then theI've only recently gotten into Drake when I head Gods Plan last month and it hit me with some nostalgia so I was pretty hyped when this came out. I'm pretty disappointed though, there's nothing to crazy in this album, but when it slaps, it slaps HARD. Sadly there are only small snippets when it ls super good. I'll be banging my head to something like Fair Trade or Knife Talk, then the chorus will come along, and absolutely ruin it, 21 Savage doesn't rap, he just talks fast with no rythm or rhyme. TSU and Papi's Home just feel disturbing with this weird a** dialog that just seems to be there to be there.

    TL;DR it'll slap with good rhyme and beats only to be ruined with bad chorus and weird dialog.    … Expand
  28. carlosmantana
    Sep 3, 2021
    2
    Absolute garbage. Posturing and quiet narcissism and years of #1 hits have made the man forget that he may actually be completely devoid of anything even passing as talent. His camp is clearly full of yes-men who allowed this stinking turd to be 21 songs long. There is nothing compelling about an album written (poorly) in response to (well-earned) and Kanye West, the most easy-to-insultAbsolute garbage. Posturing and quiet narcissism and years of #1 hits have made the man forget that he may actually be completely devoid of anything even passing as talent. His camp is clearly full of yes-men who allowed this stinking turd to be 21 songs long. There is nothing compelling about an album written (poorly) in response to (well-earned) and Kanye West, the most easy-to-insult man in the industry. 21 droning, benign, dull, uninspired songs about this nonsense - a beef no one but those two clowns actually cares about.

    Drake is a blight on the music industry.    … Expand
  29. JayDEO
    Sep 3, 2021
    0
    "Certified Lover Boy" is just the same drake album that listeners have been getting for years... I would rather listen to more life than this album.
  30. JasonDerulo
    Sep 3, 2021
    0
    Akademiks fell asleep listening to this album. That pretty much says its all.
  31. gruffjewel
    Sep 3, 2021
    0
    You really can't convince me that this is a good album. Its hard to think of a song i'd listen to again on this album. I wanted it to be good but man its just not.
  32. RobertCriss
    Sep 3, 2021
    1
    i'm sorry, but donda is better. I really had hopes for this drake album....
  33. Hem9nt
    Sep 3, 2021
    3
    Drake has done it once again , another mid-album.
    Even the star studded features couldn't save it.
  34. Jannik110
    Sep 3, 2021
    2
    Very boring, no hits. Such a disappointment, was looking forward for this album.
  35. JDanielSM
    Sep 3, 2021
    0
    Very very bored, this album is so bad, terrible lyrics, the worst récord of Drake
  36. Dubtray
    Sep 3, 2021
    4
    One of the weaker Drake albums. Solid production, Drake staying in his lane. 1 or 2 heavy hitters but the rest was lifeless.
  37. All_ButTrU4
    Sep 3, 2021
    0
    Unfortunately bland. A senseless collection of stream grab insta worthy caption rap. On the opener meditative "Champagne Poetry" the highlight only due to it's attempt at substance as it goes through Aubreys ruminations on love,fatherhood and drake staple:heartbreak. It offers a redherring in the form of a warning. Almost making the claim for a meditative old drake record circaUnfortunately bland. A senseless collection of stream grab insta worthy caption rap. On the opener meditative "Champagne Poetry" the highlight only due to it's attempt at substance as it goes through Aubreys ruminations on love,fatherhood and drake staple:heartbreak. It offers a redherring in the form of a warning. Almost making the claim for a meditative old drake record circa "views"&"take care" but executes a somehow emptier "Scorpion ". The 2nd track "Papi's home" offers another blank assessment of heartbreak reaching an all time low at "supermodel's and they're all sexy" contradicting his own 'hopes' of domesticity. The record continues to hit commercial genre cliches in his discography. From tired 40 outros and beats that could fit comfortably in a 16yr olds soundcloud. I'd speak about other songs on the record if they didn't blend into each other so unfortunately. All in all im not dissapointed because to be disspointed might suggest elevated expectations which since the meme cover reveal or string of disappointing post "More Life" releases,haven't existed.… Expand
  38. Zmcclaine
    Sep 3, 2021
    4
    Definitely an average album it has some hits but it drags on it’s a chore to listen to all the songs in a row definitely one of drakes worst album. The production on it was lackluster sounds like if you look up drake type beats on YouTube.
    The lyrics are pretty good but with bad beats they don’t get enough light. Overall very disappointed in this drake track thought we was going back to    Definitely an average album it has some hits but it drags on it’s a chore to listen to all the songs in a row definitely one of drakes worst album. The production on it was lackluster sounds like if you look up drake type beats on YouTube.
    The lyrics are pretty good but with bad beats they don’t get enough light. Overall very disappointed in this drake track thought we was going back to 2016 views drake but we are far from that with this project.    … Expand
  39. Seifhx
    Sep 3, 2021
    0
    Wtf what this?? THE MOST GENERIC ALBUM OF ALL TIME. So much hype for nothing!
  40. liamxsean
    Sep 3, 2021
    0
    Every song had the same tune.. there were a few good songs but majority were boring.. Jay Z’s verse was amazing but that is pretty much it.
  41. AllanAstro
    Sep 3, 2021
    0
    Lazy Album, Drake doesn't come as evolved or as energetic. The album seems like a previous album, with no sense of creativity, which is disrespectful for the fans.
  42. RoadmanGK3
    Sep 3, 2021
    4
    Below average, Drake has done so much better. Needs more rapping and faster beats.
  43. lordiniquitous
    Sep 3, 2021
    2
    I'm a big fan and to have waited this long for a album this bad is unfathomable. This album sounds like 21 tracks of filler/rejects. It's a whole album of previously rejected material.

    It's kind of shocking that he would push back the release date for something this bad. Like, what was he doing that made it better? Is there anything he could did or could've done to make this album    I'm a big fan and to have waited this long for a album this bad is unfathomable. This album sounds like 21 tracks of filler/rejects. It's a whole album of previously rejected material.

    It's kind of shocking that he would push back the release date for something this bad. Like, what was he doing that made it better? Is there anything he could did or could've done to make this album better, other than scrapping it entirely?

    Drake has been one of the biggest, if not the top. global artists over the last decade. Between albums he's released songs that have kept his name and legacy moving upwards. This album feels like a signal that his reign at the top is over....like derailed trainwreck over.    … Expand
  44. Coukie
    Sep 3, 2021
    0
    ———————— the whole entire album feels the same . Flat all the way thru . The beats and music flow just seems so similar and boring . No sense of direction through this entire album and project in terms of creativity . Just feels like a pop song for corporates to take control. Just feels like the whole entire album is lazy in terms of creativity and execution.
  45. CLBisdoodoo
    Sep 3, 2021
    0
    cLb (capitalized the L) is absolute doodoo ass. I created this account just to give this trash album a 0. so disappointed.
  46. pedro_ferrao03
    Sep 3, 2021
    0
    What a dissapoitment, more from the same old drake, he never tries to innovate, looks like the same drake from Scorpion. In a battle with Kanye, DONDA is better.
  47. xfatalismx
    Sep 3, 2021
    2
    From a Drake fan I found it painfully, and I mean painfully boring. Girls want girls fun and catchy. No Friends only track that had any decent lyrical content. Knife Talk hard but only because it sounds like a Savage Mode 2 leftover. Other than that 70% of this album is indistinguishable from each other, just the same Take Care style flow. Also he’s still rapping about **** “tings” andFrom a Drake fan I found it painfully, and I mean painfully boring. Girls want girls fun and catchy. No Friends only track that had any decent lyrical content. Knife Talk hard but only because it sounds like a Savage Mode 2 leftover. Other than that 70% of this album is indistinguishable from each other, just the same Take Care style flow. Also he’s still rapping about **** “tings” and sending them back to Metro housing. So **** lame. TSU lyrics have to be some of the worst Drake bars in a hot minute. And it credits R. Kelly so **** Drake for including that. Working on Dying beat incredibly disappointing. Scorpion was better.… Expand
  48. ellgthompson
    Sep 3, 2021
    2
    'CLB' is the most BORING, UNINSPIRED album drake has ever made. managing to eclipse the steaming turd that was scorpion. i was expecting something more along the lines of 'Take Care' but this album hasn't even got an ounce of the same substance or feeling behind any of the songs (probably because abel didn't write them) drake doesn't make music like he used to and over time his albums just'CLB' is the most BORING, UNINSPIRED album drake has ever made. managing to eclipse the steaming turd that was scorpion. i was expecting something more along the lines of 'Take Care' but this album hasn't even got an ounce of the same substance or feeling behind any of the songs (probably because abel didn't write them) drake doesn't make music like he used to and over time his albums just seem to be getting worse. the album has next to zero replay-ability, the beats are BORING! and the bars a sub standard.… Expand
  49. britishvango
    Sep 3, 2021
    0
    Just more generic music from a rapper who lacks any creative edge/inspiration these days. Very average music, boring and feel like I’ve heard it all before already.
  50. f4h1dul
    Sep 3, 2021
    1
    It's that time of year again. Let's see what the artist of the decade has released... Oh wait, the decline since Views continues. Enjoy :/
  51. altaroforochi
    Sep 3, 2021
    0
    “FAST FOOD MUSIC” This is what describes Drake’s music the best. Every song on this album follows a “Radio-friendly” “Hit” “TikTok” formula. He doesn’t take any creative risk. The album cover art by Damien Hirst is absolutely garbage, Kanye West’s Donda album cover (which is literally a black square) being miles better than whatever this was. Also, R. Kelly’s on here.
  52. rijk
    Sep 3, 2021
    2
    The features carried the album. I waz really excited for this album but it just feels very lazy, especially from an artist like drake
  53. joefosterrr
    Sep 3, 2021
    0
    Average drake album, most songs sound the same with lots of mid but with a couple of tiktok bangers it will get a ‘pass’ but highly disappointing album, still his best work since views
  54. francoe97_
    Sep 3, 2021
    0
    The most overrated artist of all time. His last good album was a decade ago.
  55. ASH24
    Sep 3, 2021
    0
    I was hyped for this album, Donda dropped and that was a masterpiece so i thought CLB would also be a masterpiece but this album made me fall asleep. I have never been this bored listening to Drake music. Well it's back to Donda now after the first day of CLB dropping.
  56. clwooten1996
    Sep 3, 2021
    1
    Drake has been in a rut for the better part of a decade now producing the same album over and over again. The quality cast of features still isn’t enough to break him out of a slide in quality that began in 2016. All that being said Drake appears to have no motivation to further himself creatively when his same old sound makes him richer by the day.
  57. Marquesw
    Sep 3, 2021
    1
    Same ole same ole. Catchy tracks that have no depth or classic feel. Drake has not grown - he seems very immature and shallow for his age.
  58. Jwh2333
    Sep 3, 2021
    1
    Painfully slow and boring. I was waiting for the album to pick up the whole time but it's just 21 tracks of elevator music. If you need help falling asleep it's a 9.
  59. SZ
    Sep 3, 2021
    0
    Sounds like recycled materials : beats, flows and topics identical to his last few projects.
  60. ZKT1
    Sep 4, 2021
    2
    Drake really just f'ing with us
    I MEAN LIKE BRO EVERY SONG IS THE SAME TYPE
  61. FlamesFan22
    Sep 3, 2021
    3
    I think it’s now safe to say Drake is done. What a wild run it was though. This is probably the most generic and boring album drake has released to date. It’s the end of an era
  62. denjamie
    Sep 5, 2021
    1
    This album is simply disappointing. By Drake's standards, this is just piss poor.
  63. Thaylis
    Sep 3, 2021
    2
    really gave fame to those who don't deserve it. There is NOTHING good on this album.
  64. leumassregor
    Sep 3, 2021
    2
    This album starts out very weird. The 1st track has an awkward beat, and Drake's flow certainly does not help at all. The next couple of tracks contain corny lyrics, horrible choruses, and very questionable songwriting. The lyrics by Durk on track 4 are extremely underwhelming and Drake's oddly sudden switch in his vocals is very unpleasant to listen to. Track 6 has okay lyrics. I enjoyedThis album starts out very weird. The 1st track has an awkward beat, and Drake's flow certainly does not help at all. The next couple of tracks contain corny lyrics, horrible choruses, and very questionable songwriting. The lyrics by Durk on track 4 are extremely underwhelming and Drake's oddly sudden switch in his vocals is very unpleasant to listen to. Track 6 has okay lyrics. I enjoyed Drake's soil bar, however the beat is very bland and boring. Travis Scott comes in extremely weak, sounding like he's going to fall asleep. Track 7 is just an absolute joke. The sample in the beginning is just dumb, and Future's lyrics are just so corny to the point where it's nearly unlistenable. Young Thug comes in and unfortunately does not help either, bringing questionable lyrics as well, like "Red diamonds, spaghetti" and "I pray to the chopper under my pillow, tooth fairy". Moving onto track 8, the sample in the beginning is a PAIN to listen to. The strings, however, are a nice little addition, but they quickly go away. The odd beat switch in the middle of the song is very sudden and really just not clean at all. The production on this track is very, very low effort.

    Getting near the middle of the album, there is a glimmer of hope. The production on track 10 I enjoyed, and the songwriting somewhat improved. From here on out, the production improves and the album is listenable. However, that only lasts for a moment. Track 13 goes back to very bad songwriting. "No capper" and "Booty clapper" are some of the lyrics 21 Savage somehow thought would be good on this album. Unfortunately, he'd be wrong. The chorus on this track is also nothing to write home about. It's boring, repetitive, and bland. Track 16 is alright, but the little snippets of piano are unnecessary and awkward. As this track goes on, the more and more boring it gets.

    Moving toward the end of the album, we get a Cudi feature on track 19. I was excited to see what Cudi had to offer, but unfortunately, I was not really blown away by his verse. This track, in my opinion, was plain and underwhelming. Track 20 and 21 were an absolutely horrible way to close out the album. These two tracks were an absolute drag to listen to, and by far the most yawn-inducing tracks on this LP. The production is extremely plain, and Drake's rapping is even plainer.

    In conclusion, this is what I expected from Drake's LP. Yet again, another album where he talks about how rich and horny he is. I hate to say it, but I don't think we're going to get another good album from Drake in a while, especially if he keeps this up.    … Expand
  65. Gabrielachan
    Sep 3, 2021
    3
    I really had high hopes for this record but all my hype died when Drake released the cringe cover, the awful merch and the corny lyrics on the billboards. But I was still hoping the album would be better: it isn't.
    The mixing is AWFUL, honestly some songs I had to pause simply because I couldn't stand how bad the mixing was; the lyrics are cringy worthy and the album features a very    I really had high hopes for this record but all my hype died when Drake released the cringe cover, the awful merch and the corny lyrics on the billboards. But I was still hoping the album would be better: it isn't.
    The mixing is AWFUL, honestly some songs I had to pause simply because I couldn't stand how bad the mixing was; the lyrics are cringy worthy and the album features a very problematic song that sexualized lesbians in a very disgusting way (and I am lesbian so not the best experience). The featurings feel waaaay off, it's almost like Drake included them just for the hype and that's awful. The record feels generic, Drake is clearly trying to make scorpion 2.0 but this is so much worst. I liked some of the samples and instrumentals - the beats are REALLY solid - also Drake's flow is probably his best in a long time (which isn't saying much), but the album overall is his worst project and it feels way too long    … Expand
  66. Andres24castill
    Sep 3, 2021
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 17 canciones con el mismo beat,enserio no se arriesga en absolutamente nada.… Expand
  67. hsch
    Sep 3, 2021
    3
    This album is almost as painfully boring as Scorpion with about as much filler. The only good songs here are the opener which is immediatly followed by four of the most bland drake songs ever made. The travis wayne future thugger cudi features are the only thing saving this bland uninspired project that I just can't help but feel is rushed. A real snoozer. The cover art is easily the mostThis album is almost as painfully boring as Scorpion with about as much filler. The only good songs here are the opener which is immediatly followed by four of the most bland drake songs ever made. The travis wayne future thugger cudi features are the only thing saving this bland uninspired project that I just can't help but feel is rushed. A real snoozer. The cover art is easily the most boring and lack luster thing i have ever seen. Once again another drake album where he talks about sex, money and his enormous ego. The beats sound about all the same. Not even future saying "too sexy" could save yet another bland uninspired album. Donda>>>>>>>>>
    Stay mad drake fans.    … Expand
  68. Dragoshenko
    Sep 3, 2021
    2
    This feels like Scorpion without hits. i give a 2 just cuz of some features on the album.
  69. Gunsun
    Sep 3, 2021
    3
    I thought it was going to be Drake type from 2011 and 2013 but no, this album is definitely Scorpion pt 2 that simple. In songs that have feats it seems that Drake is the feat. Could be better.
  70. Jredeker
    Sep 3, 2021
    1
    Is this supposed to be parody of himself? Drake, make something creative and not just something to try and get maximum airplay.
  71. Itayshoham
    Sep 3, 2021
    3
    pretty mid ngl, felt very uninteresting at points and overall nothing we haven't heard from Drake. some very cringe bars, one of Drakes weaker projects. Great potential features misused imo, just not a big fan tbh.
  72. Lundy
    Sep 3, 2021
    1
    Bore. Dull over inflated attempt at more of the same, not the banger he needed at this point. Miss.
  73. Marythelistener
    Sep 3, 2021
    4
    What a diss-appointment. The songs are boring and sound the same. Also if you gonna make a diss track, you better make it fire wich did not happen in this case. Giving 4 because its not bad, but also not good.
  74. ConeBone_69
    Sep 3, 2021
    1
    This album sucked. It was the worst Drake album to date. I don't know what was thinking. He SHOULD have delayed it two hours to put Smiley o, because if he would have, i would have been spared the two hours I had listening to it. Bro, you have no idea. i couldn't even finish the album the first time i heard it. I had to stop and go focus on something else. I went back, and listened to someThis album sucked. It was the worst Drake album to date. I don't know what was thinking. He SHOULD have delayed it two hours to put Smiley o, because if he would have, i would have been spared the two hours I had listening to it. Bro, you have no idea. i couldn't even finish the album the first time i heard it. I had to stop and go focus on something else. I went back, and listened to some better Drake songs. Drake could have done better. And how come he has the best features on it, but they all turnt down. It's like someone told them they could stay up past their bedtime cause they're the bog kids, but they have to be quiet. They're not even a lit as they are on other songs. Not even lit as they are on their own songs. Future. Young Thug, Travis Scott, Lil Baby. All wack on this album. Except Lil Wayne. Lil Wayne is still Lil Wayne, he's always been. And this album doesn't stop him from it. Oh and don't get me started on the man himself. the quote on quote. "Certified Lover boy". Drake. Come on man! I thought this was gonna be a straight up rap album?! Why are you humming and singing and just saying words that rhyme?! Drake, you need to rap more You lesbian! Drake called himself a lesbian and thought we all was just gonna let that slide? Like nah fam, I'm not letting that slide! You're gay! He's gay! He's a homosexual! A transgender! He confirmed it! Girl Want Girls! He's a girl! It's confirmed, it's official. It's Certified! Aubrey was better in that single, Laugh Now. Cry Later with Lil Durk. Who is also on the album. And os also not himself on the album. Drake is just better at singles man. Laugh Now, Cry Later. What's Next, In My Feelings, GODS PLAN, Best I Ever Had, Thank Me Later. Boom. There's your album. You're next, EP.… Expand
  75. kikeblingbling
    Sep 3, 2021
    2
    Almost fell asleep… all songs sound similar.. was expecting it to be better than Donda
  76. Aixlien
    Sep 3, 2021
    7
    Although most tracks are boring, Drake is brave enough to confess that he is a lesbian. Deserves a 6.9
  77. yuri_magazuri
    Sep 3, 2021
    1
    Looks like they were in a hurry to insert something. It lacked cohesion as an album and it's more of the same
  78. Eyral
    Sep 3, 2021
    8
    A very good album, with very foods songs, but a little bit disappointing, because there is no major innovation
  79. Wzrd
    Sep 4, 2021
    10
    Needs to be in consideration for album of the year.some of his best work .
  80. KandiceP
    Sep 4, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What a great album! Drake comes out the gate with a dope sample from the Beatles, which is a major flex and I’m here for it! The rest of the album has some other pretty awesome samples as well. Almost every song on the album has major replay value. I’m loving every minute of it and have it on replay.… Expand
  81. Aces18
    Sep 4, 2021
    2
    Boring a lot of corny lines.
    CLB has a lot of good features but drake lacks to do anything new on this album.
  82. jthor
    Sep 3, 2021
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. CLB is the same old Drake we’ve been getting for the last 10+ years, except this time it’s only staler and more watered down. Simply put, Drake’s lack of progression and experimentation greatly hinders this album. More so, the lyrical content is nearly identical to what was expressed in Scorpion (except maybe more Kanye subliminals) except the actual bars are somehow lazier and less thought out (For example “Said that you a lesbian, girl me too”). However unlike Scorpion, the songs definitely stand out from one another and don’t all lump in together, which is something that Drake and his team deserve some props for. But other than that, this album is a complete flop that won’t stop millions of people from playing this crap all over the country the next couple weeks/months.

    In terms of his personal battle vs Kanye, which is something everyone is currently invested in right now, Donda is the superior record by a long shot (Like it’s not even close). Even with all of Donda’s flaw and controversies, there are plenty of great, emotional-driven, and experimental tracks that paint Mr. West’s vision beautifully, something I definitely can’t say Drake had on CLB.    … Expand
  83. Mattoshie
    Sep 3, 2021
    0
    Genuinely the worst album I've ever heard in my entire time on this planet. Hope Drake somehow unreleases this, Chance the Rappers latest album was better than this.
  84. Johah
    Sep 3, 2021
    0
    Yeah this was just booooring af…? All the hype for this?? Too long, some really cringe bars, all songs sounds like fillers
  85. bbatran
    Sep 3, 2021
    3
    I'm giving it just a 3/10 because the album is very bland and boring. And I'm a fan of Drake, but no song stands out. Ended up just skipping tracks in 20 minutes. Not even comparing it to DONDA, but I was expecting so much more.
  86. Slowter
    Sep 3, 2021
    0
    Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzssssssssssssssssssssssssssssszzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
  87. Uchiha1257
    Sep 3, 2021
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. All that hype for nothing,same flows same cadence same slowed reverb to rapping songs..a couple switch ups and a few redeemable songs but for the most part it’s average..these songs sound like I could have heard them before…Do better Drake.… Expand
  88. alehu666
    Sep 3, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The album is just so boring. The intro hyped me a little bit, but the following was so bad. Every song lacked of surprise, and there wasn't anything really good that stood out. The cover art is also so whack.
    The production was just mid, and Drake also had a few cringe and corny bars.    … Expand
  89. JudgementalDude
    Sep 3, 2021
    2
    All hype, with nothing to show. The album was a slog to listen to. Nothing but disappointing tracks with a flicker of greatness to be extinguished the next track. Incredibly dissapointing.
  90. Ironic
    Sep 3, 2021
    3
    SO MIDD lmaoooo "she say im a lesbian, I say me too" LMAOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

    only thing saving him is weezy feature
  91. yungcola
    Sep 3, 2021
    3
    Boring. Bland. Cudi’s feature is great, but not him, nor Baby, Travis Scott, Durk, or even Wayne can save this album.
  92. brianjoseph98
    Sep 3, 2021
    0
    Super mid album in all honesty. Drake really walked into the studio to create the exact same album again. Crazy.
  93. duke15
    Sep 3, 2021
    0
    I don’t see how anyone could listen to this a second time (unless they’re looking for a sleeping aid)
  94. Bdiddy
    Sep 3, 2021
    0
    Album itself is just utterly boring. Yawn fest. Granted, The name of the album and cover should have been forewarning enough of the expected quality of the music. Shockingly bad. Drake should have known better, this is his worst work yet..
  95. Achamp18
    Sep 3, 2021
    2
    When “Certified Lover Boy” was announced last year, many drake fans were overjoyed by the potential. Than after a few delays, we were finally treated to a release date, and eventually the cover art. That’s where the problems began. The cover art is bland and boring. It doesn’t even seem like they where going for a “unique” or “artistic” cover art, rather slapped some emojis together andWhen “Certified Lover Boy” was announced last year, many drake fans were overjoyed by the potential. Than after a few delays, we were finally treated to a release date, and eventually the cover art. That’s where the problems began. The cover art is bland and boring. It doesn’t even seem like they where going for a “unique” or “artistic” cover art, rather slapped some emojis together and called it a day. Hell, Kanye’s plain black cover is better than this. Just like the cover, the songs itself are just, boring. He didn’t try anything new, or attempt to create a new sound, but rather slapped some lyrics on plain trap beats. It seems like it was rushed to challenge Kanye’s recently released “donda” and it shows. The features aren’t anything special. the Travis Scott feature was ok, and Kid Cudi putting a end to the long beef with drake was cool, but other than that, there’s no stand outs. I’m not sure what Drake was doing in the 7 months since the announcement, but it obviously wasn’t working on the album. This could’ve been a classic, but now all we have is a playlist of wasted potential.… Expand
  96. Raju_innocentxv
    Sep 3, 2021
    1
    Drake is proving that he has zero versatility recently! Place hand on your heart and tell me a unique song from this album ! Almost all the songs sound same and are like a spectacular yawn fest! It never really picks anywhere in between.There are couple of great songs on this album but as a whole experience they are easily overshadowed by the bad songs having some if the corniest lyrics inDrake is proving that he has zero versatility recently! Place hand on your heart and tell me a unique song from this album ! Almost all the songs sound same and are like a spectacular yawn fest! It never really picks anywhere in between.There are couple of great songs on this album but as a whole experience they are easily overshadowed by the bad songs having some if the corniest lyrics in hiphop.I really wish drake will come up soon with something worth our time… Expand
  97. BuloDeMouquim
    Sep 3, 2021
    2
    Same Drake since 2016 full of corny ass bars and the same dull repetitive track... I just want Thank Me Later Drake back
  98. Booljamin
    Sep 3, 2021
    2
    This man has been on cruise control since Views. Consistently mid. Probably a few songs that will get radio play but nothing new or exciting.
  99. Sinslayer05
    Sep 3, 2021
    4
    The first half of the album is complete trash, it gets better in the second half but there is alot of filler and unnecessary tracks. Alot of the album sounds the same, bad rapping over generic beats. I expected better
  100. zappking
    Sep 3, 2021
    0
    I literally almost fell asleep listening to this. I respect the effort, but we need something to remind us that Drake is one of the best, but it definitely falls flat. Only a couple decent tracks, or I would have given it a 0.
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
  1. RapReviews.com
    Oct 19, 2021
    45
    It’s beige, hollow music and that’s what ultimately frustrates your dedicated rap listener because it doesn’t make sense why it’s so damn popular. When you throw the poor writing on top of this, and some real hit-and-miss production into the mix, “Certified Lover Boy” may well be Drake’s worst album.
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  2. Slant Magazine
    Sep 13, 2021
    40
    Drake comes across as an artist who’s bought into his mythos and persona a bit too ardently. ... The production on Certified Lover Boy is svelte yet airless, filled with lots of solemn piano lines and muted snares but absent of big flourishes or attempts at pop crossover. It’s an approach that’s likely aiming for tasteful restraint, but the effect is languid and rather directionless.
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  3. The Observer (UK)
    Sep 13, 2021
    40
    Things start promisingly with the undulating Champagne Poetry dextrously reflecting on loneliness (“career is going great, but now the rest of me is fading slowly”), while Papi’s Home recalls early Kanye, of all people, with its sped-up samples and laid-back flow. Later, however, that playfulness calcifies into headline-grabbing stunts. ... This is an album destined to be filleted for various #mood playlists, anchored only by its creator’s untouchable fame.
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