HONESTLY, NEVERMIND
by Drake
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4.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 274 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 48 out of 274
  3. Negative: 127 out of 274
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  1. lgopaul24
    Aug 6, 2022
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What in the elevator music, tryna recreate passionfruit, typa album is this.… Expand
  2. Grady
    Jun 17, 2022
    5
    Lazy. Drake is still auto-piloting, but this time over generic dance beats. Nothing sounds awful, just very uninspired and dull.
  3. mwlkbizzle
    Jun 17, 2022
    4
    An average album, very average, compared to "Scorpion", "Views" and so on. Drake really stopped being an artist. The only track that "services" is "Sticky"
  4. DameLillardSzn
    Jun 17, 2022
    4
    This is Drake’s most pop centric album since Views, and comes just 9 months after he released the much awaited CLB. It also lacks many features, with the only one being 21 Savage on Jimmy Cook’s, which I think is the best song. It’s a pretty generic album, with most of the songs following a simple and similar tempo. Drake leans into his singing side more than his rapping side, and whileThis is Drake’s most pop centric album since Views, and comes just 9 months after he released the much awaited CLB. It also lacks many features, with the only one being 21 Savage on Jimmy Cook’s, which I think is the best song. It’s a pretty generic album, with most of the songs following a simple and similar tempo. Drake leans into his singing side more than his rapping side, and while he’s talented at both I prefer one more than the other. I think this album will divide Drake fans because of how far he leans one way. Worth a listen but nothing special.… Expand
  5. OuterThought
    Jun 18, 2022
    4
    An album that really didn't need to be made at all with very bland vocals and house beats. Some of the songs sound very uninspired and all over the place. It's just a very strange and confusing album and I am not sure why someone like Drake a huge name in the industry couldn't connect with those who could help better or push the sound he wanted. I admire Drake wanting to move into newAn album that really didn't need to be made at all with very bland vocals and house beats. Some of the songs sound very uninspired and all over the place. It's just a very strange and confusing album and I am not sure why someone like Drake a huge name in the industry couldn't connect with those who could help better or push the sound he wanted. I admire Drake wanting to move into new territory but there is almost no excuse, especially considering how well connected he is. Anyone that's giving this album a 10 is full of delusion and fanboyism. This is probably the most generic bland album I have ever listened to in my entire life… Expand
  6. The-X-Territory
    Jun 22, 2022
    4
    Another lacklustre Drake Album, who could’ve seen that coming?

    Anyways, incredibly boring, overly repetitive, and drawn out songs that really aren’t anything new from Drake and definitely hard to sit through. This album would’ve seriously benefitted from much shorter songs, and a much shorter track list. It would still be underwhelming, but it would be much better. The only song that’s    Another lacklustre Drake Album, who could’ve seen that coming?

    Anyways, incredibly boring, overly repetitive, and drawn out songs that really aren’t anything new from Drake and definitely hard to sit through. This album would’ve seriously benefitted from much shorter songs, and a much shorter track list. It would still be underwhelming, but it would be much better.

    The only song that’s worth it is the last one with 21 Savage. At least Drake shows some energy on this track, and 21 kills his verse. Other than that, this album isn’t worth it.

    Ever since the release of Scorpion, Drake has been getting lazier and lazier, and that doesn’t seem to be changing anytime soon. Until he pulls his head out of his ass and starts to puts some effort into his music again, I’ll be listening to If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late.    … Expand
  7. JorgeGonzalez92
    Jun 17, 2022
    4
    It's not very good. I get what he was trying to do, but my god did he fail. It's okay to try something new, Ye did it with 808s and again with Yeezus, but Drake is no Ye. Drake's strength comes from his easy-to-listen-to rap. It was nothing truly exceptional, but it sold. Drake was never groundbreaking, he didn't have to be. This, however, is not very good. It's generic, trite, andIt's not very good. I get what he was trying to do, but my god did he fail. It's okay to try something new, Ye did it with 808s and again with Yeezus, but Drake is no Ye. Drake's strength comes from his easy-to-listen-to rap. It was nothing truly exceptional, but it sold. Drake was never groundbreaking, he didn't have to be. This, however, is not very good. It's generic, trite, and all-around disappointing.… Expand
  8. billzhq
    Jun 17, 2022
    6
    Some of most underwhelming music he’s ever released, different type of style with this one, might not resonate with most, but might grow to enjoy some tracks
  9. ConfuciusPanda
    Jun 17, 2022
    4
    A strange album. The album is all over the place, there are quite a few different genres in it, but none done particularly well. I like Jimmy Crooks that song will be popular, its a classic Drake song. Some nice production on here with cool electronic sounds, but some bad production too. I think the autotune on the album is too much. Which is an odd choice because drake can sing, and hasA strange album. The album is all over the place, there are quite a few different genres in it, but none done particularly well. I like Jimmy Crooks that song will be popular, its a classic Drake song. Some nice production on here with cool electronic sounds, but some bad production too. I think the autotune on the album is too much. Which is an odd choice because drake can sing, and has sounded better on previous records.
    But honestly, loads of 2 min songs that are just so meh like Calling My Name,Currents,A Keeper. One whole minute of the song is just the same line repeated. Then there's like a house song. His singing is really not great. Its just not very good, quite uninspiring, and allover the place.    … Expand
  10. Connf11
    Jun 18, 2022
    4
    Is there an artist who is less outgoing with his sound than drake? Another attempt to tap the well of Caribbean sound as seen in more life is an unmotivated and boring go of it. Nothing sticks out here really, and this album is destined to be forgotten, and it should be. I will say it, drake has gotten complacent. Nothing he has made in 5 years is even remotely interesting, he works betterIs there an artist who is less outgoing with his sound than drake? Another attempt to tap the well of Caribbean sound as seen in more life is an unmotivated and boring go of it. Nothing sticks out here really, and this album is destined to be forgotten, and it should be. I will say it, drake has gotten complacent. Nothing he has made in 5 years is even remotely interesting, he works better when he has a chip on his shoulder.… Expand
  11. MetacriticOnur
    Jun 17, 2022
    6
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    worthy of admiration; inspiring approval, reverence, or affection.
  12. JayMVP
    Jun 20, 2022
    5
    Mid, Only 2 listenable songs, all the other ones are mid. If this is the direction Drake is going, its not good.
  13. vgmkyle
    Jun 18, 2022
    5
    Just like the last album it's mainly filler, but there are a few good tracks you will be listening to on repeat. If you don't understand how Drake works by now you probably never will. This is what he does: mediocre albums with radio banging singles.
  14. All_ButTrU4
    Jun 17, 2022
    4
    A disappointing improvement from tge soulless "certified lover boy". This surprise release feels as rushed as its announcement but it also goes on to show the deake who made albums you could respect is gone. The intro is inw of the vest moments on a drake record in a long time but "dalling on me" deadpan repetition tests that goodwill. "Text go green " is almost something great as you'reA disappointing improvement from tge soulless "certified lover boy". This surprise release feels as rushed as its announcement but it also goes on to show the deake who made albums you could respect is gone. The intro is inw of the vest moments on a drake record in a long time but "dalling on me" deadpan repetition tests that goodwill. "Text go green " is almost something great as you're lured by the mesmerizing pulsating and skittering club beats but it's just the lyrical and vocal performance that consistently falls short though i will acknowledge this song has actually effort behind it. It's actually trying to be profound and introspective. "Currents" decides notvto continue what the previous track almist achieved and withdraws to predictable Drake-isms that ask for a vulnerability he would never reciprocate from a women hes showing temporary interest in. The production here still isnt awful but wasted on this era of drake. Overall this house influenced Dawn Fm offshoot is a step up from the overwhelming decadence of his previous lp post "Scorpion " where record's would be 20+ songs long with no variety here it's short but with more experiments(technically) . If this grew over time I'd understand.… Expand
  15. ROBYWON
    Jun 18, 2022
    5
    Neither meat nor fish. Perhaps the pandemic has led artists to experiment too much...daring is fine, but Drake is to house like David Guetta is to country music
  16. gibson2488
    Jun 17, 2022
    6
    Probably drake’s most mid album, the minamal dance beats are interesting at first but get boring as the album progresses. Not awful, but nothing special.
  17. miguelcstb
    Jun 17, 2022
    4
    Listening to this album was a complete surprise. It sounded nothing like what I expected, the typical rap album from Drake. It's great to see artists experiment, and in this case, not make another rap album in which most of the songs sound the same, now what we have is a dance album in which most of the songs sound the same. I am going to be honest, I enjoyed listening to this album, I mayListening to this album was a complete surprise. It sounded nothing like what I expected, the typical rap album from Drake. It's great to see artists experiment, and in this case, not make another rap album in which most of the songs sound the same, now what we have is a dance album in which most of the songs sound the same. I am going to be honest, I enjoyed listening to this album, I may have even danced a little bit, but that doesn't change the fact that this album feels repetitive and basic, and not even the collaboration with 21 savage could save this album. Drake should've spent more time with this record, to try and make it a little more... listenable.… Expand
  18. AdrianOst077
    Jan 3, 2023
    5
    This album is so **** mediocre. Generic house beats made with garage band on loop for the remainder of the song. 18 producers and all of them managed to produce this lazy piece of wank. Massive was the only house track that had somewhat of a switch to keep it interesting. The intro didn't even flow into the first song, and Drake decided to put a rap song in a house album which was wank asThis album is so **** mediocre. Generic house beats made with garage band on loop for the remainder of the song. 18 producers and all of them managed to produce this lazy piece of wank. Massive was the only house track that had somewhat of a switch to keep it interesting. The intro didn't even flow into the first song, and Drake decided to put a rap song in a house album which was wank as well. Repetitive, meaningless chewing gum stain that has been sitting on the pavement for decades. If I ever see or hear anyone call this album a masterpiece or say that Drake is one of the top rappers of all time, they need to be sent off to a special ed school. Even generic pop songs that come on the radio aren't as boring as this album is.… Expand
  19. drizzly1
    Jun 18, 2022
    6
    It seems that Drake is trying to go easy these days. Honestly, Nevermind is likely to remain as another disappointing album after CLB. The beat that combines R&B and house deserves to be appreciated, but with its loose and unfinished sound overall seems to make this even more underestimated. I loved the track Jimmy Crooks (feat. 21 Savage) and A Keeper.
  20. Fabiancsc
    Jan 19, 2023
    6
    Despite the fact that the songs on the album can be bland lyrically, I highlight the fact that he ventures into house and other rhythms, to which we are accustomed with Drake... but the taste of a superficial album remains, which could have been better lyrically
  21. Markaaau
    Jun 17, 2022
    5
    A very, very, very, very, very "ok" album, isn't bad, but it isn't good. At least there's a nice vibe, but nothing special at all.
  22. Cheblow
    Jul 4, 2022
    4
    Flight's booked sounds outstanding for the first round, very simialr to last couples of albums
  23. bigcamus
    Jun 17, 2022
    6
    Drake going on deep house territory, but can he still rap ? For a surprise album, that was a huge surprise. Great album for clubbing, but that's pretty much it. I would've expected more from him, in a year where Pusha T and Kendrick dropped.
  24. Wombopride
    Jun 17, 2022
    5
    A surprise album from Drake I’m sure was a delight for many, but dread immediately set in for me knowing darn well that if this album was anything like “Certified Lover Boy” we were doomed to a summer of Drake Stan’s claiming that this album was “as good as Mr. Morale” or some nonsense like that. You’ll certainly be hearing this album all summer, but rest assured, my fears were quicklyA surprise album from Drake I’m sure was a delight for many, but dread immediately set in for me knowing darn well that if this album was anything like “Certified Lover Boy” we were doomed to a summer of Drake Stan’s claiming that this album was “as good as Mr. Morale” or some nonsense like that. You’ll certainly be hearing this album all summer, but rest assured, my fears were quickly realized. While I won’t say this album is as bad as “CLB” it’s not good in any right. The house sound is cool on some tracks (Sticky, Massive), but overall the sound seems as confused as Drake has seemed to be these past few years. Almost every song on the album is at least a minute or more too long as Drake “oohhs and ahhhs” or repeats the same line for the majority of tracks. I admire Drake for trying something new with this house direction and if nothing else he’s produced some easy to listen to music about his general subject matter, but got someone who is allegedly one of the greats, that’s simply not enough. “Jimmy Cooks” to the surprise of no one is far and away the best track on this project and it’s truthfully not even close. 21 and Drake have great chemistry on the track and I would’ve rather us got 14 tracks like this then the confused house mess we ended up with. Unless something drastically changes it seems nothing will ever change in Drake’s subject matter and therefore his ceiling can only be so high for me. The repetition of this album was unbelievable and I didn’t think Drake could achieve a higher level of repeatability, I was wrong. Don’t get it twisted, however, these tracks will still be played all summer simply because it’s Drake. Overall, I give this project a very generous 50/100. Between the effort to try something new and the standout track “Jimmy Cooks” I felt the album was still a much better try at producing music than “CLB”.

    Best Track: “Jimmy Cooks”
    Worst Track: “Texts Go Green” “Liability”
    Overall Score: 50/100    … Expand
  25. JayJago
    Jun 29, 2022
    5
    Drake made this album with Garageband. This all sound unpolished with poor lyrics.
  26. someonewhocares
    Jul 4, 2022
    6
    I'll have to hear the album again before I have a clear feeling of if i like this or not. Most songs I heard featured Drake's singing, so that might have pushed this to a 6 instead of a standard 7. However, i like how most songs aren't explicit in any shape or form, which is certainly a departure for this Canadian rapper. I love the beats; this is my kind of music i like from male singers.
  27. Teeb_
    Oct 8, 2022
    5
    This album just feels like another Certified Lover Boy, except in Dance form. Jimmy Cooks is definitely my favorite song, and basically the only song I play from this album. Every other song is ok
  28. Punfisito
    Oct 26, 2022
    6
    Se siente como si no se hubiera puesto mucho esfuerzo en este proyecto, sin embargo, es disfrutable y agradable de ecuchar.
  29. oneofjw
    Nov 27, 2022
    4
    woah what the **** Okay i get that he wants to do something new. By new, i did not expect to hear goofy cartoon music
  30. frapsed1
    May 28, 2023
    4
    This was a slog to listen to. Super boring and there are just a few songs that are good on their own. This would have gotten a worse score, but songs like "Jimmy Cooks" and "Sticky" lift the score up.

    FAVORITES: Jimmy Cooks, Massive, Sticky

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. The Line of Best Fit
    Jun 30, 2022
    60
    Love-burnt and ambitious, Drake has produced something better than its predecessors, but without the fallback of crowd-pleasers, it is hard to see it standing the test of time.
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  2. Entertainment Weekly
    Jun 23, 2022
    67
    Instead of taking a much-needed left turn and cranking it up to 11, he's settled for something safe — something too smooth, too worldly.
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  3. RapReviews.com
    Jun 22, 2022
    50
    Drake breaks no new ground here, and retreads the same tales of love and regret so many times that the songs bleed together. If you just want background music for making love, this is your album. If you want to have your imagination captured by fantastic tales or be taken on an emotional roller coaster, don’t bother. There are no highs or lows here. We’re on medium the whole time.
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