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Generally favorable reviews- based on 334 Ratings
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IanK.Jun 20, 2010One of the most true and real rap albums to ever be released. Drake raps with realism and relates to his listeners by telling us about his life.
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RyanD.Jun 20, 2010Thank me later is really a nice laid back album. Drake is very depth in his lyric choice. His style is more energetic and calm in his debut album.He goes hard every song and kills it with is collabos with other artists.
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LashaeRJun 18, 2010Fantastic album especially for a debut. I love the fact that not only can he rap but he sings , and when he sings it's actually pleasant.
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pitomJun 15, 2010Genuine introspection and bone-chilling production.
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VictorHJun 15, 2010Incredible!
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GurjbJun 16, 2010Amazing how can these critics give this cd such unfair acclaim when they give artists like guccci mane soulja boy and others stupid rappers such good reviews.
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ConradM.Jun 16, 2010
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RandyJJun 18, 2010This reshapes the genre as much as 808's and Heartbreak. A classic piece of music that explores the limits of hip-hop, R&B, and pop.
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EricYJun 18, 2010TML is definitely one of the greates hip hop albums of the century. Drake has shown us, once again, his ability to be real and mix the genders. TML has different tempos and is one of those cds that you keep listening over and over and over again.
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ChadLJun 15, 2010Great album, all the way through. Lives up to the hype.
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JMoneyJun 15, 2010UNDISPUTED Album of the year!!!
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AngeloSJun 18, 2010I think it was a very heartfelt presentation, of the ups and downs of his new found success. Although he is thankful for his success, he also suffers quite a bit, as aspects of his live are slowly falling apart. He manages to put these in words, and that is why this album is so amazing.
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AndrewW.Jun 19, 2010One of the most beautiful and impressing debuts of modern-day hip hop. Drake raps amazing flow over unusual but original slow-tempo beats, in "Fireworks", "The Resistance", and others. Hopefully, this will be what one of the best rappers in the spotlight will do until its over.
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Dec 5, 2010This has to be my favourite album of 2010 (beats Kanye). Drakes raps are good and 40s beats are insane. Good to see an album with a slower BPM can still dominate on todays charts. I love it!!!
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Aug 2, 2011This album is a real testament to how deep of an artist drake is. You can see a real variety of sounds whether it be more upbeat rap songs like Over or Miss Me, to a more slowed down, RnB style with songs like Cece's Interlude, Fireworks, and Shut It Down. The album is great, very fun to listen all the way through, and cant wait for more from him
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Nov 18, 2011
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Jan 6, 2015Not half bad. The album explains how Drake feels about fame success. It's totally worth a listen. My two favorite tracks are the last two ("Find Your Love" and "Thank Me Now") because they are both extremely catchy and make a lot of sense, in my opinion.
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Sep 8, 2015Perhaps the most anticipated hip-hop album of the 21st century, TML was Drake's opportunity to prove to the world that he was worth the hype. This album was not perfect but proved that Drake was in fact worth that hype. TML is probably the weakest album Drake has released, but without it he would not have set himself up for improvement on Take Care & NWTS.
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Jun 18, 2020
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Jan 22, 2021This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
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Apr 21, 2022Thank Me Later is the rise of Drake as we all remember it. Full of memorable songs, nostalgia, great A-list features and Drake at his most “I got all the hits, boy". Classic all the way through!
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GregCJun 18, 2010Impressive debut album. Drake possesses some serious skills on the mic, being able to actually hold a tune unlike his advocaries who think that they could, and if you're still on that whole "Drake can't rap" boat, I advise you to get off because it's a quickly sinking ship.
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ArmandoC.Jun 15, 2010The smooth beats and really deep and insightful lyrics makes this a great album overall. Drake is very skilled and he knows it!
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JDXJun 15, 2010Is it a classic, almost. Not many new faces can make and album of this caliber the first time out which makes it even more impressive. Of course there will be haters, there always are, but Drake more than delivered on his hype in my view and they will just have to swallow it.
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JayMJun 15, 2010One of the top albums of the year already. The synth chill beats he has on the album make it a perfect CD to waste the day listening to. Sometimes the subject topic is monotonous but overall Drake has fully embedded himself as a power in the rap game with this album.
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KaosHJun 15, 2010
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DougLJun 16, 2010This wasn't what we expected, and it's the best surprise of the year.
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Nov 16, 2010In this album, Drake voices his opinion on fame, fortune, and women. From his strong to soft voice, to his excitement in the lyrical raps that he writes, this album shows a promised future for the X Degrassi star. I wish him all the best.
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Jun 10, 2011Powerful and deep. Drake's self-conscious persona mixed with addicting beats conjures up a masterful album. His singing may not be the best, but his vocals help paint a more vivid picture for the average listener. Drake does not disappoint on this album, he is a very talented rapper who is aware of the rewards and consequences of fame.
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Jul 10, 2011
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Oct 21, 2011This man and J. Cole will lead hip-hop into this decade. Nov. 15 Take Care
Best Tracks
"Karaoke"
"Fireworks"
"Over"
"Fancy"
"Miss Me"
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Mar 8, 2012
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Jun 17, 2021
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JDJun 16, 2010Its pretty good. I could you some more of his mixtape style rapping. Also I dont like the AUTOtune in some of the songs.
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khalidJun 15, 2010Its a solid debut album...im not really sure if this is better than b.o.b.s album, then a good bit of tracks are r n b, but if you really like drake then this is a good album.
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MackM.Jun 16, 2010This album really aids a fan in relting to Drake's struggle. I believe the tone of the album, at best, portrays the many facets of the Degrassi Actor and Canada Native. I hope his sales later become a reflection of his hard work and dedication.
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NathanJJun 19, 2010The love songs, the clubblin', but don't get famous. With solid production from Boi-1da and 40 and features by Young Jeezy and Jay-Z this album will surely get some plays on your portable music device. A
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Apr 17, 2017A very strong project that does lack some cohesion. That being said, the songs on there own are very good and the project is certainly worth many listens.
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MichaelJun 15, 2010Overall this was an average album. I am completely surprised that the metascore is at 82 right now. I recently listened to Eminem's recovery and that smashes on this album. If this album is an 82, then Recovery should at the very least be a 90!
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Aug 28, 2010This is the use of autotune we need. To make it sound good. Wayne uses autotune but we dont criticize him on that. This kid is good, but not as good as up and comers like Kid Cudi and J Cole
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Oct 26, 2010Drake is probaly one of the most talented Canadian artists I have ever seen, (I wouldnt be surpized if a "Best New Artist" Grammy came his way soon) but some of the songs on this album are just plain boring. And I'm not saying all slow music is boring, but it should at least keep the listener engaged while listening to the music.
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Dec 11, 2010This album was good. I like this album but too much singing in it. This album was more rnb than hip hop. I think Drake did a great job with his first album. Really good songs. I think this is one of the best hip hop album of the year.
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Mar 3, 2012A Solid Debut With Phat Rhymes, Beats, And Flow And Delivery Are All It Really Takes For A MC Like Drake. But Those Rhymes Could Be Improved. And His Delivery Could Be Better As Well.
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Dec 10, 2013Drake truly announced himself to the world. From the previews that were seen in So Far Gone, to this is a big step but I felt he was lacking something.
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Feb 23, 2015Drake has finally put a footprint in the rap industry after the release of this album. There is a perfect mix of slow, melodic beats and fast-paced jams that you can nod your head to.
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Mar 10, 2015Drake is so versatile and this is a good start from him as I look forward to bigger and better things from him.
Best songs:
1. Light Up
2. Miss Me
3. Unforgettable
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Mar 11, 2015Continuing to demonstrate the widespread effect hip hop has gained globally, Drake is the first international hip hop artist. He has a much more impressive pedigree once you peel back a layer or two. Not only does he write and co-produce a lot of his own material, he has just as much validity as a singer.....as he has with his flow.
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Jul 18, 2017good album........................................................................................................................................................................
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Apr 6, 2021this album is a 7 this album is a 7 this album is a 7 this album is a 7 this album is a 7
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timothyaJun 15, 2010
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Aug 13, 2010Drake shares some fresh cultural perspective, though mainly adhering to hip-hop archetypes. The single "Over", is definitely destined to be a classic anthem with sublime string and horn overlays. Musically, there is much room for improvement, mainly in style and cohesion. Replay value: 1/5.
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Feb 9, 2011On July 3, 2010 Drakeâ
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Apr 5, 2015This album isn't bad but it really doesn't show Drake's talent as a rapper. This album mostly consists of songs that are just slow R&B with very few songs that show him rapping. Honestly it gets a B- from me. Highlights: "Up All Night", "Miss Me". Worst song: "Find Your Love"
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Jan 13, 2016Drake was very corny back then ahahahah some of the punchlines on here are hilarious and so are some of the love themed lyrics. Still a good album though , plus it introduced the world to a sound that is now being repeatedly copied.
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Jul 28, 2019The album is a bit cookie-cutter and sappy. It is certainly not as cohesive or well put together as it's follow up, but it still has a few great tracks and features a unique approach to pop rap at the time.
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CodyH.Jun 15, 2010
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chadaJun 17, 2010
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Aug 14, 2010
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Nov 9, 2012There's some deep stuff here on Drake's debut. There's also a lot of trash, probably because Lil Wayne mentored him.
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CodyTJun 17, 2010
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Jan 9, 2011I couldn't even listen to the whole album. I've heard better albums and rappers. But I'm going to give him a 3 because his singles (Over, Find Your Love) are epic.
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MarkCJun 19, 2010This album was hyped to be so much, but was a completely let down. As a Hip hop fan, this is awful, Drake may as well call himself a Pop artist, he cant sing and just uses Autotune like theres no tomorrow.
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AjayDJun 15, 2010
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JamieRitchieJun 23, 2010amazing album
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Dec 20, 2012At its best, this album is mediocre. Is Drake trying to be a pop artist, or a hip hop artist? "Thank Me Later"? I can't be thankful for something I'm reasonably ungrateful for.
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Mar 2, 2016the material after awhile runs thin instead of branching off and talking about other things. hard to say this guy has singing talent. he sounds auto tuned.
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ChaoseKJun 16, 2010This autotune strash is just awful. His Lyrics are WACK as hell, & his flow is even more stupid. I hate Auto tune & his rapping is even worse. None of his songs are beyond just O.K, He gets by only because of his style & the fact that his futuristic music takes you to a place, a very strange place but a place nonetheless. I kinda like
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JMartinsSJun 19, 2010Awful, he can't sing, so what does he do all album? Sing. WIthout auto tune, this guy would be a laughing stock
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KCcJun 18, 2010One of the most disappointing debuts in hip hop!!! Drake sounds like a whiny f**kin' teenager looking for love. The problem is Drake has no pain or real issues to deal with. I guess when you grow up rich you're biggest problem is worrying about what happened to your high school jump off. This album sucks!!!!
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Dec 16, 2010This is the most depressing CD I have ever heard. Considering he's Lil Wayne's protege I expected more flash and fun, but wow was I dissappointed. I don't feel sorry for this guy, stop whining so much and stop talking about being the greatest, you got a long long way to get there. Flash in the pan.
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Jan 27, 2012Money;Drugs;Sex. That's all he cares about apparently... He should learn to make some original lyrics instead of the same repetitive crap that they always have today.
Awards & Rankings
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Feb 15, 2011Given his limitations, his famous friends are a mixed benefit, because they show him up.
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Thank Me Later may not have been the game-changing release everyone was hoping for, but we now have every reason to believe that the hype will ring true on his next album.
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Because of his relatively privileged upbringing (he's from a wealthy part of Toronto), Thank Me Later is less about chronicling and rising up out of his environment (like basically every rap debut since Illmatic) and more about how Drake is uncomfortable being famous.