VIEWS
by Drake
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5.7

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  1. ChiIIaoi
    Jul 19, 2023
    4
    Review só pra lembrar a nota que eu dei pro album:
    album ruimzinho, agora só escrever pra passar dos 75 caracteres.
  2. frapsed1
    Apr 10, 2023
    6
    Pretty interesting rollercoaster of songs that is not too interesting but does the bare minimum to keep you entertained. A lot of the 20 tracks can be cut, as they seem pretty useless in the context of this album. "Keep the Family Close" is a good intro track, but it is too long for its structure, but "Views" is an excellent closer and has really good rapping ("Hotline Bling" is a bonusPretty interesting rollercoaster of songs that is not too interesting but does the bare minimum to keep you entertained. A lot of the 20 tracks can be cut, as they seem pretty useless in the context of this album. "Keep the Family Close" is a good intro track, but it is too long for its structure, but "Views" is an excellent closer and has really good rapping ("Hotline Bling" is a bonus track). My favorite this is the change of seasons throughout the album. It is really subtle, but it adds a lot of personality to the album. I'd say it is underrated in Drake's discography, but it isn't anything groundbreaking.

    FAVORITES: 9, Hype, Grammys, Views    … Expand
  3. j444cks
    Mar 2, 2023
    5
    Not many stand out tracks. Difficult to compare with the previous records on Drakes discography.
  4. TeakBridge6671
    Jun 17, 2022
    6
    This album, even compared to Drake's previous and later work, left me somewhat underwhelmed, don't get me wrong it's not bad, however I would rank it down the bottom half of Drake's discography.
    Keep the family close, Hype, Pop Style, One Dance, Controlla, Fire & Desire, and Hotline Bling (Despite being overplayed, SEVERELY) are the tracks that I un-ironically enjoy
    But overall I still    This album, even compared to Drake's previous and later work, left me somewhat underwhelmed, don't get me wrong it's not bad, however I would rank it down the bottom half of Drake's discography.
    Keep the family close, Hype, Pop Style, One Dance, Controlla, Fire & Desire, and Hotline Bling (Despite being overplayed, SEVERELY) are the tracks that I un-ironically enjoy
    But overall I still think this album has a bunch of skips, despite sounding good to listen to.
    The lyrics on this album are somewhat questionable, to where you can take one line from any song, and it doesn't make any sense from a simple writing perspective, and there are some lines that haven't aged well in hindsight, considering that Drake is a father
    I can see people liking or hating the album simply because 'It's Drake.' but if you want something with more substance, I would recommend going back to Nothing Was The Same or If You're Reading This It's Too Late, or the tracks I pointed out up above    … Expand
  5. themusicreview
    Apr 16, 2022
    3
    It's a poor album with poor messages and poor influence but it does have some charm with its whimsical and wistful tune and winter like approach. It's a nice vibe and just a chill album. A bit stupid I think I lose brain cells listening to Drake and yeah.
  6. MadMananForever
    Mar 6, 2022
    10
    it was a great album in my opinion cuz it showed us the pop side of drake which actually isn't that bad
  7. All_ButTrU4
    Feb 11, 2022
    5
    What lost potential. Don't get me wrong this album is far from disappointing, it's highlights are satisfying and what it says is good enough even the features feel essential but it's length shoots it in the foot. I understand how important it is in terms of racking up streams but in making a tight consistent record it falls short. The posthumous pimp c feature is arresting with how wellWhat lost potential. Don't get me wrong this album is far from disappointing, it's highlights are satisfying and what it says is good enough even the features feel essential but it's length shoots it in the foot. I understand how important it is in terms of racking up streams but in making a tight consistent record it falls short. The posthumous pimp c feature is arresting with how well placed each verse is and the amazing dvn solo croon making "faithful " a captivating compliment to "fire&desires " carnal sincerity. The fun irreverent "too god" sees the return of "take care"&"what's my name?" successful chemistry whilst "controlla" moves Caribbean inspired sounds. There's enough good stuff to wash out the tasteless additions.… Expand
  8. MARTINCARDENAS
    Nov 3, 2021
    9
    With this album, I became a fan of Drake and of course his rhythms. My favorite songs without a doubt "One Dance" & "Too Good". I mainly liked the change of rhythms and the variety. Maybe it's too late to give a review, but this is really a great album.
  9. Hendo250
    Apr 6, 2021
    7
    this album is a 7 this album is a 7 this album is a 7 this album is a 7 this album is a 7
  10. Chicpac
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    Spectacular, well produced, Drake has evolved from his OG emo-rap. This album got amazing replay value.
  11. Joel_Freecheck
    May 29, 2020
    6
    If Drake reeled himself in and stayed focused on a singular vision, VIEWS might have ended up better.
  12. zacland21
    Apr 29, 2020
    8
    4 Years ago Drake released his most hyped up album to date Views. When this released I was hyped about it only to be a little disappointed because it didn’t really give us the Drake that we knew and gave the album a 6/10... Now after 4 years and 2 Projects later (More Life & Scorpion) this album has aged really well in its current state it’s in. Songs like Keep the Fam Close and Westen4 Years ago Drake released his most hyped up album to date Views. When this released I was hyped about it only to be a little disappointed because it didn’t really give us the Drake that we knew and gave the album a 6/10... Now after 4 years and 2 Projects later (More Life & Scorpion) this album has aged really well in its current state it’s in. Songs like Keep the Fam Close and Westen Road Flows are what really is the biggest highlight of this album. Redemption is a song that nowadays is perfect for Drake after his L’s with the Pusha T beef, Hype is one of the best songs in Drake’s Discography. One of the songs I didn’t like when I heard the album for the first time was Fire & Desire but now I think it’s one of Drake’s most underrated songs ever, actually come to think about it most songs here have become underrated or overhated.

    Verdict: Views is an Album that was ahead of its time. It’s a very good album with some amazing b-side records. 8.5/10    … Expand
  13. mueybuey69
    Apr 28, 2020
    10
    coming from a huge drake fan, y’all condemned this project for it to age like fine wine. now in 2020, this changed music as we know it and gave us a summer we’ll never ever forget. all thanks to Views kicking it off April 29, 2016.
  14. ztuxilef
    Nov 25, 2019
    2
    The instrumentals are boring the flows are minimalistic and not in a good way its way too long for its own good and the songwriting is downright cringy
  15. sebastianmina
    Sep 24, 2019
    6
    I am a huge Drake fan but ever since this album has come out I find it is very hard to listen from front to back. It doesn't make sense to sit down for almost an hour and a half to listen to a decent album at best. Drake was so much better in 2011-2015 I feel as of recently (Sept 2019) he has been killing his features. Don't get me wrong if you took out 5-6 songs this album would be soI am a huge Drake fan but ever since this album has come out I find it is very hard to listen from front to back. It doesn't make sense to sit down for almost an hour and a half to listen to a decent album at best. Drake was so much better in 2011-2015 I feel as of recently (Sept 2019) he has been killing his features. Don't get me wrong if you took out 5-6 songs this album would be so much better. I just don't understand why he puts mediocre songs on an album. Also for me, this album seems to make me feel the same way on every song. A boring monotone. In conclusion, this is not Drake's best work nor his worst and they are still some very good songs on here.… Expand
  16. fifi3
    Jul 28, 2019
    4
    Drake's most boring and least artistic solo album of his career. Sonically, it's just a continuation of everything before it with less flair. Lyrically, Drake has some of his cringiest and lamest bars. There are very few standouts on here (a car bop Still Here being one of the best tracks), features a lot of his worst tracks, and is overall just a stain on his discography. Strong 3 to Light 4.
  17. Aplucity
    Apr 16, 2019
    6
    Views is fine. Everything about it is fine. It is the most inoffensive garbage I have ever listened to with a few exceptions like Hype.
  18. Connorcox1997
    Mar 6, 2019
    9
    Views might be the most polarized album by many fans and critics alike that Drake has ever received. But for me personally, I enjoyed Views by Drake. It may not be the best Drake album to date, but there are some heavy beats on the album. I defiantly like all the songs on the album. I liked its theme of how it's basically winter and summer in Toronto. Either you agree or disagree with myViews might be the most polarized album by many fans and critics alike that Drake has ever received. But for me personally, I enjoyed Views by Drake. It may not be the best Drake album to date, but there are some heavy beats on the album. I defiantly like all the songs on the album. I liked its theme of how it's basically winter and summer in Toronto. Either you agree or disagree with my opinion because I think that Views might be my 3rd favorite Drake album.… Expand
  19. Hell_Mell12
    Sep 28, 2018
    7
    Very underrated album. While it has no recurring theme or concept, the album’s tone switches based on the seasons in Toronto. While this album isn’t focused considering its 20 tracks & unpredictable topics, it’s singles are the best part about the album. The singles are much better listened to by demand than as a collective on this album. Some standout tracks include Hotline Bling, PopVery underrated album. While it has no recurring theme or concept, the album’s tone switches based on the seasons in Toronto. While this album isn’t focused considering its 20 tracks & unpredictable topics, it’s singles are the best part about the album. The singles are much better listened to by demand than as a collective on this album. Some standout tracks include Hotline Bling, Pop Style, Child’s Play, Hype, Still Here, Too Good & One Dance. This album is a very good example of a pop/rap crossover, with a great balance of lyrical hip-hop, pop & Rhythm and Blues.… Expand
  20. TheReviewr
    Aug 16, 2018
    7
    Views feels like if Drake took a good 45 minute album, and then stretched an extra 37 minutes out of it. I am a huge fan of Drake but lets be honest, 2/3rds of the of the album is filler tracks.

    1. Keep The Family Close, the album starts out boring with an experimental track 4/10 2. 9, what a stupid title, but otherwise this song slaps HARD 9/10 3. U With Me?, this song is such a    Views feels like if Drake took a good 45 minute album, and then stretched an extra 37 minutes out of it. I am a huge fan of Drake but lets be honest, 2/3rds of the of the album is filler tracks.

    1. Keep The Family Close, the album starts out boring with an experimental track 4/10
    2. 9, what a stupid title, but otherwise this song slaps HARD 9/10
    3. U With Me?, this song is such a difficult listen... its definitely a skip 5/10
    4. Feel No Ways, the song starts promising but in the end does not deliver 5/10
    5. Hype, what is this beat tf, but otherwise he SNAPPED on this track 9/10
    6. Western Road Flows, ehhh nope its unlistenable 0/10
    7. Redemption, fillersong.exe here 2/10
    8. With You ft. PARTYNEXTDOOR, PARTYNEXTDOOR is great on this 7/10
    9. Faithful ft. Pimp C & dvsn, no thanks ill skip this song 4/10
    10. Still Here, the beat is fire and he goes hard 8/10
    11. Controlla, a good song to start the better half of the album 10/10
    12. One Dance ft. Wizkid & Kyla, this reminds me of summer, I miss it 10/10
    13. Grammys ft. Future, I would never give Future a Grammy for this song 8/10
    14. Childs Play, oh my god this song is definitely one of my faves from the project 10/10
    15. Pop Style, Kanye and JAY Z made it better but its still good 8/10
    16. Too Good ft. Rihanna, favorite of the album no doubt RiRi killed it 10/10
    17. Summers Over Interlude, I like it 7/10
    18. Fire & Desire, he is literally waisting time on this track its so bad 2/10
    19. Views, hmm its fine 5/10
    20. Hotline Bling, i still listen to it that says something about it 10/10

    Standouts are Childs Play, Too Good & Hotline Bling

    Overall: 6.65 (rounded up to 7) Drake is a phenomenal artist but he has better albums within him, Scorpion could have been an amazing 15 track album and this could have been a legendary 12 track Drake album. His problem is just too many bad songs , not that they shouldn't be released. He could have released the bad songs on Soundcloud to please the fans. Drake has better in him, and the second half of the album is a 9/10 within itself.    … Expand
  21. PuffFishTorch28
    Jul 3, 2018
    5
    This album was sort of a mixed bag. Views certainly isn't bad, but with that being said it's not particularly that interesting either. It feels overstuffed considering the quality of the songs that it is made up of. One general rule of thumb for music is that quality takes precedent over quantity, something that is not present on this record. Throughout the 20 tracks on Views, there is notThis album was sort of a mixed bag. Views certainly isn't bad, but with that being said it's not particularly that interesting either. It feels overstuffed considering the quality of the songs that it is made up of. One general rule of thumb for music is that quality takes precedent over quantity, something that is not present on this record. Throughout the 20 tracks on Views, there is not much that hasn't been done before, and any new sounds that are present on this album don't quite fit. The whole dancehall aspect isn't done poorly, but it just doesn't mix with everything else going on on this project. The problem with this album is that there are too many different things being juggled, without enough cohesion to tie them all together. The lackluster bars on "9" don't do enough to match the better moments on the album, and tracks like "Too Good" and "U With Me" are at the very least listenable, but feel forced. I won't say that I hated the album because I did enjoy parts of it, but overall it seems like Drake's artistry and originality are sadly on the decline.… Expand
  22. draediamond
    Apr 9, 2018
    5
    Perfect way to describe this album? Not bad but definitely not good........
  23. ChrisSoTru
    Feb 26, 2018
    5
    Trust me, the singles were great to listen to. They were able to get the public talking and other fans hope for more from Drake. However, the rest of the album that was handed to us did not fulfill the hype, nor the hunger of many rap fans. With the exception of 9, the rest of the tracks were full of the repetitive Drake style with a weaker production. Despite Drizzy's undeniablyTrust me, the singles were great to listen to. They were able to get the public talking and other fans hope for more from Drake. However, the rest of the album that was handed to us did not fulfill the hype, nor the hunger of many rap fans. With the exception of 9, the rest of the tracks were full of the repetitive Drake style with a weaker production. Despite Drizzy's undeniably excellent flow and lyricism, it was not enough to carry this album.

    As said before, most of the faults fall upon the sound, which did not spark anything inside me. Bombastic rap is unappliable with this album. A collection of souless music with no ambition nor charm to it has driven the hype back and makes most fans fear what lies ahead for Drake. Don't expect this album to age well in the near future. An album that doesn't sit well with millenium times despite its heavy concentration within its content cannot be expected to go far.

    Drake has usually prevailed with his fans, but this is a loss that is irreversible in his discography.    … Expand
  24. Jarody
    Feb 18, 2018
    5
    The king of auto tune himself releases quite possibly one of the most boring albums ever. This album is way too long, 20 songs is just too far. By the end of this record Drake's auto tuned voice becomes the stuff of nightmares. However, there are a couple of songs with catchy beats and good lyrics which make the album somewhat listenable, but not completely listenable.
    Favourite Tracks:    The king of auto tune himself releases quite possibly one of the most boring albums ever. This album is way too long, 20 songs is just too far. By the end of this record Drake's auto tuned voice becomes the stuff of nightmares. However, there are a couple of songs with catchy beats and good lyrics which make the album somewhat listenable, but not completely listenable.
    Favourite Tracks: 9, With You, Controlla, One Dance, Grammys, Too Good, Hotline Bling
    Least Favourite Tracks: U With me?, Weston Road Flows, Redemption, Still Here, Child's Play, Views    … Expand
  25. maydaysizzy
    Nov 30, 2017
    2
    Utter trash and generic trap music. Nothing innovative or memorable unlike his first mixtapes. Do not recommend to anyone. A few melodies they are bearable but for the most part this is un-listenable.
  26. FruitJuice
    Jul 17, 2017
    6
    it's okay............................................................................................................................................................
  27. tommy1607
    Apr 16, 2017
    4
    Drake entered 2016 fresh from a huge year, containing his best solo album as well as a great project with Future. I had hugely high hopes for Views due to the hype surrounding the project, expecting the climax of Drake's career. However, this album is boring, bland and a blatant departure from hip-hop in favour of soulless pop ballads and questionable attempts at dancehall music. Views isDrake entered 2016 fresh from a huge year, containing his best solo album as well as a great project with Future. I had hugely high hopes for Views due to the hype surrounding the project, expecting the climax of Drake's career. However, this album is boring, bland and a blatant departure from hip-hop in favour of soulless pop ballads and questionable attempts at dancehall music. Views is easily Drake's worst work and a chore to get through, the rap songs on this project sound like B-sides from 2015's 'if you're reading this its too late' and the deeper cuts fail to come close to 'Jungle' or 'Now and Forever' on his last project. Even Future, who had great chemistry with Drake on their collab project, sounds uninspired and repetitive on 'Grammys'. Overall, I was thoroughly disappointed in this project and now doubt that Drake will ever top his previous work.… Expand
  28. xdddddd
    Apr 13, 2017
    2
    What went wrong? After a string of great albums, we get this. After a promising opening track, the album slowly falls in quality. And BOY DOES IT FALL HARD. The production is lazy at best, Drake's singing is lifeless at times, the features are just there, and some of the worst bars of his career are in this record. However, what really kills this album are the dancehall tracks. YouWhat went wrong? After a string of great albums, we get this. After a promising opening track, the album slowly falls in quality. And BOY DOES IT FALL HARD. The production is lazy at best, Drake's singing is lifeless at times, the features are just there, and some of the worst bars of his career are in this record. However, what really kills this album are the dancehall tracks. You probably already have heard them, but they are so insufferable that it makes me question, "why do I even bother?" Overall, shameless attempt at selling out, I expected better from this guy.… Expand
  29. sujxthbaktha
    Mar 20, 2017
    10
    Drake's most cohesive and experimental album to date proves itself worthy of the title of a classic. The intro sets the tone for the rest of the album, and does that job very well. 40's production is what stands out the most, when mixed with Drake'a vocals, it proves to be a dangerous combination. For a 4th studio album, Drake has exceeded expectations.
  30. areslol1
    Feb 16, 2017
    3
    After all the hype, I was extremely disappointed by this. In Views, Drake sticks to his classic formula instead of trying anything new. The album is also about 20 minutes too long. Comes off as really bland compared to other albums released in 2016 like Coloring Book and The Life of Pablo
  31. Kerry-Paul
    Jan 29, 2017
    3
    Drake has to be one of the most overrated rappers of all time. While he occasionally pumps out good singles, his albums to date have been terribly tragic. 'One Dance' is possibly the ONLY standout track on his LP
  32. thehypebeast97
    Jan 20, 2017
    6
    This album is probably more pop than rap. There are tracks in which he really goes on like 'Hype'and 'Weston Road Flows' and a nice R&B and hip hop fusion on 'Keep the Family Close' but overall it's a really lazy effort. Nothing innovative, lazy songwriting, production was average for most of it, no originality at all, just a generic crossover between pop and rap in an intent of actingThis album is probably more pop than rap. There are tracks in which he really goes on like 'Hype'and 'Weston Road Flows' and a nice R&B and hip hop fusion on 'Keep the Family Close' but overall it's a really lazy effort. Nothing innovative, lazy songwriting, production was average for most of it, no originality at all, just a generic crossover between pop and rap in an intent of acting cool. Really disappointing and boring.… Expand
  33. themars98
    Dec 16, 2016
    7
    As a Drake fan, I can say that this is his worst album, but his worst album is still listenable. I feel the album carries on too long. If you're coming into it looking for something like If You're Reading This it's too late, you will heavily be disappointed.
  34. banguza
    Dec 15, 2016
    10
    this album is so underrated, i have lived with this album for months and i love the climate of Toronto tying it together meaning the seasonal change, went from winter to spring summer then autumn back to winter. drake deliver a simple easily digestible piece. He is a legend of this generation
  35. slaterwd2055
    Nov 7, 2016
    0
    I was a huge Drake fan before VIEWS and thoroughly believed that VIEWS would be Drake's magnum opus. However, I was instantly disgusted by the mediocrity that is VIEWS. There are literally no memorable songs besides Controlla. The fact that Drake has sold so many copies is disgusting because this record is one of the worst projects he has ever put out. I cannot listen to the whole albumI was a huge Drake fan before VIEWS and thoroughly believed that VIEWS would be Drake's magnum opus. However, I was instantly disgusted by the mediocrity that is VIEWS. There are literally no memorable songs besides Controlla. The fact that Drake has sold so many copies is disgusting because this record is one of the worst projects he has ever put out. I cannot listen to the whole album because it is so dull and monotonous. Lyrically there are no meaningful songs, only songs that resemble past Drake songs. The bright spot of the album is PARTYNEXTDOOR's feature.… Expand
  36. Akinshaw16
    Oct 21, 2016
    6
    Views
    Drake’s album “Views” came out on April 19, 2016. This album is the fourth studio album that Drake has released, the album was recorded from 2014 to 2016. This album had 5 previews on Drake's “hit singles” "Hotline Bling", "One Dance", "Pop Style", "Controlla" and "Too Good”. At first “Views” got bad rating saying “It's just like his old albums.”
    The album has a lot more stuff    Views
    Drake’s album “Views” came out on April 19, 2016. This album is the fourth studio album that Drake has released, the album was recorded from 2014 to 2016. This album had 5 previews on Drake's “hit singles” "Hotline Bling", "One Dance", "Pop Style", "Controlla" and "Too Good”. At first “Views” got bad rating saying “It's just like his old albums.”

    The album has a lot more stuff inter-twinned with it then you would first think, the name “Views From The Six” is a reference to his hometown Toronto, Ontario. The album cover is of Drake sitting on top of the CN tower in Toronto. He released this photo on twitter in 2016. There was a lot of controversies whether or not it was a real picture or photoshopped, later in that month a spokesperson from CN tower confirmed it was photoshopped.

    In the whole album “Views” there were twenty songs and five singles. There were 21 different vocalists that have a place in this album. 7 musicians, 7 technicians, and 30 record producers. The album was played on 26 different radio stations with the lowest rating of 31 on Hungarian Albums. It also had a number 1 rating on 11 stations with a number one on 11 on all of the US stations.

    I believe that this album is a very emotional one like all of Drake's music it come from the heart and he makes them all so that they are relatable. You can either relate through good emotions or bad emotions like pain or happiness depending on how you can relate is how you're going to see the songs point, another way to see that these songs are emotional to drake is that he named the album after his hometown. Drake also made a building from his hometown the album's cover art.

    My view on this album is it is too emotional for me I don't like to show my emotions a whole lot so when I listen to most of these songs. There are only about 4-5 songs on this album that I can't actually listen to without wanting to turn it off or skip the song all of these songs hit you at different levels of emotions which are not my type of music but it others.

    In conclusion, I think that Drake's album “Views” is a good album, and it is very emotional. It helps the listener get into the music through all the different types of emotions coming out of it. I would recommend giving this album a try to see if you like it because if you do then you now have more music to listen to and if you hate it well then stop listening to it.    … Expand
  37. SergioV
    Oct 20, 2016
    8
    75/100. After a little while this album has grown on me, listening to the songs more than a few times makes for a better understanding of how Drake wants you to feel. Try it out.
  38. jankonrad
    Oct 20, 2016
    5
    Underwhelming album...Drake really drifted into the Pop/Mainstream genre with most of the tracks. He sings a lot and tries a lot of this Dancehall stuff which I absolutely can't stand at all. Most of us probably expected more of an album like "If you're reading this" with lots of bars and a more aggressive tone. Because that is the Drake that I like way better than soft Drake. But still,Underwhelming album...Drake really drifted into the Pop/Mainstream genre with most of the tracks. He sings a lot and tries a lot of this Dancehall stuff which I absolutely can't stand at all. Most of us probably expected more of an album like "If you're reading this" with lots of bars and a more aggressive tone. Because that is the Drake that I like way better than soft Drake. But still, the production is on point and there are a few bangers on this like Grammys, Hype, Views and 9. Nevertheless, a bit disappointed.… Expand
  39. amatus
    Oct 16, 2016
    3
    Boring, repetitive, droll, annoying, with a few good highlights that are ruined by the rest of the album. Drake shows himself off as another artist who cares little about art, and more about consolidating his own reputation as a boring, whiny rapper who cannot get a woman. He bores his way throughout the album, singing more than he does rapping, and he can't even sing live so already theBoring, repetitive, droll, annoying, with a few good highlights that are ruined by the rest of the album. Drake shows himself off as another artist who cares little about art, and more about consolidating his own reputation as a boring, whiny rapper who cannot get a woman. He bores his way throughout the album, singing more than he does rapping, and he can't even sing live so already the futility of this project is brought forward.

    I wouldn't pay full price for this album. Buy the good songs for 99p / $1.29 and spare yourself a boring journey.    … Expand
  40. SadmanAbu
    Oct 15, 2016
    4
    Bottom of the barrel. This is the epitome of quality does not measure as quality. What Mr. Graham has put together with his 20 track record is a chore to get through. While there are a few standouts such as Weston Road Flows, most of the album is your standard fare of Drake's mmoody, arrogant, and possessive whining. The first time I heard drake back in middle school, this seemed fresh.Bottom of the barrel. This is the epitome of quality does not measure as quality. What Mr. Graham has put together with his 20 track record is a chore to get through. While there are a few standouts such as Weston Road Flows, most of the album is your standard fare of Drake's mmoody, arrogant, and possessive whining. The first time I heard drake back in middle school, this seemed fresh. Fourth time around it's getting bland. The soul-searching here is surface level and refuses to go any deeper.… Expand
  41. carrsean
    Sep 30, 2016
    6
    The style of Nothing was the Same, with the length of Take Care do not mix. This album is evidence of that. It's regression. He could've definitely made a better album. It's not even that fact that this album is good, this album is just forgettable, which is a shame. If you want rapping Drake listen to If You're Reading This It's too Late. If you want singing Drake, listen to Take Care.The style of Nothing was the Same, with the length of Take Care do not mix. This album is evidence of that. It's regression. He could've definitely made a better album. It's not even that fact that this album is good, this album is just forgettable, which is a shame. If you want rapping Drake listen to If You're Reading This It's too Late. If you want singing Drake, listen to Take Care. Just don't start here.… Expand
  42. mrlucbra
    Aug 30, 2016
    0
    lixo total amore, uma merda, apaga esse caralho, album ruim da porra. Ngm merece esse rap meia boca, se e que da p chamar de rap. Embuste do rap eu te odeio
  43. Wael
    Aug 27, 2016
    6
    Views is definitely not the best Drake album. It might actually be my less favourite one of his records to date. I feel like Drake really focused on the number of the songs, than the quality (you could make an album consisting of 13 kick-ass songs, better than making a 20-songs album, half of which are junk). Nevertheless, Drake obviously stepped up his game on songs like "Hype",Views is definitely not the best Drake album. It might actually be my less favourite one of his records to date. I feel like Drake really focused on the number of the songs, than the quality (you could make an album consisting of 13 kick-ass songs, better than making a 20-songs album, half of which are junk). Nevertheless, Drake obviously stepped up his game on songs like "Hype", "Controlla", and- my personal favourite- "Redemption".
    Good record, but not worth all the hype that preceded it.    … Expand
  44. heisenbergsfan
    Aug 24, 2016
    0
    Overrated garbage. The fact that this did so well on the charts shouldn't be a surprise, it's just depressing. Awful songwriting, some very irritating beats and passable singing, the album just comes off as tedious. Its length suggests something epic when it is the exact opposite. Never was a Drake fan and this album isn't helping.
  45. Chovex
    Aug 19, 2016
    1
    Drake shouldn't sing. He is not a vocalist that should be taking space of others. Now this guy has completely messed up the billboards with the streaming. So he didn't release any music video of his singles, and he collapsed Spotify because people find his music to be so "cool". His #1 weeks on Billboard 200 were basically built up of 80% streaming, it's outrageous. And mostly all comeDrake shouldn't sing. He is not a vocalist that should be taking space of others. Now this guy has completely messed up the billboards with the streaming. So he didn't release any music video of his singles, and he collapsed Spotify because people find his music to be so "cool". His #1 weeks on Billboard 200 were basically built up of 80% streaming, it's outrageous. And mostly all come from "One Dance", while it's his most appealing song it definitely was blown out of proportion. While he doesn't rap anything in his singles, it's not the album's fault but basically all have said it, you will still not enjoy listening to the rest of the album. So people please realize now, this music is not "cool".… Expand
  46. Meezy
    Aug 8, 2016
    3
    Coming from a former drake fan, I expected a cinematic or a concept album, something in the lines of GKMC, or Under Pressure or more of the epicness that was promised that Back To Back and IYRTITL had at the least, the intro and tracks 1-6 gives the impression that it would give a recurring theme or narrative, that's when Redemption comes in and messes up the cohesiveness of the album,Coming from a former drake fan, I expected a cinematic or a concept album, something in the lines of GKMC, or Under Pressure or more of the epicness that was promised that Back To Back and IYRTITL had at the least, the intro and tracks 1-6 gives the impression that it would give a recurring theme or narrative, that's when Redemption comes in and messes up the cohesiveness of the album, Very lackluster and a very over hyped letdown... I feel that Drake sold out with this album and he only revamped the album for it's commercial value and monetary gain not only for himself, but for Birdman, Lil Wayne and His Labels and People on his payroll, I feel that before Meek exposed him, he was working on a completely different version and that is the version that we want to hear.... The dancehall and pop influence seems out of place in this album, I feel like he should've filled VIEWS with personal and real life songs talking about growing up and the struggles of living in Toronto and Memphis along with the singles and that would've been a perfect album with a lot of replay value. Joe Budden had a point, he sounds uninspired. To wrap this up, the album was boring, no memorable songs, no Replay Value, I cannot believe people are still buying this, that it's selling a lot of records and staying #1 for 12-13 weeks on Billboard

    VIEWS title track, Feel No Ways and Controlla were the only good songs on this album

    It's too long for an album and his newfound arrogance is starting to reflect in his music and that will be his downfall

    The 6 God has lost a fan....

    3/10    … Expand
  47. Rc3639
    Aug 2, 2016
    5
    I was very excited for this album, there was a lot of hype and build up for it with Drake's beef with Meek Mill and awesome diss track Back to Back, his surprise mixtape If Your Reading This Its Too Late (which I think is much better than views) and his collab with Future What A Time To Be Alive. And what we got was a lot of meh and eh. First problem is its way too long, this album did notI was very excited for this album, there was a lot of hype and build up for it with Drake's beef with Meek Mill and awesome diss track Back to Back, his surprise mixtape If Your Reading This Its Too Late (which I think is much better than views) and his collab with Future What A Time To Be Alive. And what we got was a lot of meh and eh. First problem is its way too long, this album did not need to be 20 tracks considering a lot of the tracks were repetitive and seemed to run together. Nothing really stood out to me most of the tracks on here just seemed like filler. Feels like this was just slapped together and maybe it was. Drake had a lot on his plate in 2015 releasing two albums, and that may be the reason this is an underwhelming studio album. Maybe Drake was doing too much, its weird that his "surprise mixtape" IYRTITL was much more impressive than this much anticipated project. Overall the album is just so tired and boring half the time on the tracks Drake himself sounds bored and disinterested in what he is spitting. Its assembly line crap filled with struggle bars like " Got so many chains they call me Chaining Tatum" " Why you gotta fight with me at Cheesecake
    You know I love to go there" and "You toyin with it like happy meal" I mean those are not bars drake should be putting into songs at this stage of his career, these sound like lines a 15 year old would throw into a song, someone get Quentin Miller in the building stat.    … Expand
  48. seilatantofaz23
    Jul 9, 2016
    6
    I think the album shows a little of the best of Drake, but ...

    There are times when it sounds repetitive, always, at some point of the album, their past albums come to mind, for sound somewhat similar. Despite this, the album also has its high points, with Drake exploring new paths on some tracks, like "One Dance" or "Controlla", or in production, which used samples very well,    I think the album shows a little of the best of Drake, but ...

    There are times when it sounds repetitive, always, at some point of the album, their past albums come to mind, for sound somewhat similar.

    Despite this, the album also has its high points, with Drake exploring new paths on some tracks, like "One Dance" or "Controlla", or in production, which used samples very well, something that magnifies the album.

    Basically, "Views" is a project in which Drake continues doing what he always did, which makes it a bit tiring. It's a good album, but disappointing. It could have been better if the he had risked more out of your comfort zone.    … Expand
  49. skc
    Jul 9, 2016
    5
    Mediocre at best. Majority of songs were very sloppy and seemed to be made with little effort. It was a forgettable album as nothing stood out lyrically or musically, and just disappointing considering all the hype around this album before it's release.
  50. ryansliao
    Jul 8, 2016
    4
    Disappointing album, especially considering Drake's work in 2015. Drake's singing is just not very good. A lot of this album is just gutless, and the lyrics aren't good enough to save it. The reason why Hotline Bling and If You're Reading This It's Too Late were a lot better, were that they had actual good production that could backup Drake even when he was singing. This album just can'tDisappointing album, especially considering Drake's work in 2015. Drake's singing is just not very good. A lot of this album is just gutless, and the lyrics aren't good enough to save it. The reason why Hotline Bling and If You're Reading This It's Too Late were a lot better, were that they had actual good production that could backup Drake even when he was singing. This album just can't pull it off. To be fair, it's not terrible, there are a few redeeming songs. But it could've been so much better, especially because we know Drake can do so much better.

    Favs: Hotline Bling, 9, Weston Road Flows, Hype, Pop Style, Views
    Least Favs: One Dance ft. Wizkid & Kyla, Controlla, Child's Play, Still Here    … Expand
  51. moonlightt
    Jun 25, 2016
    10
    This album is amazing!I loved every song and I have the album on repeat since it was released.Congratulations Drake for continuing being on #1 on Billboard.I recommend this album to everyone!
  52. dangerouswoman
    Jun 20, 2016
    0
    what was he thinking? bland, repetitive, lifeless, devoid of energy or creativity. just heavily pop or dancehall influenced tracks with **** forgettable bars and a near-complete lack of impressive moments that used to fill drake albums. its a typical drake album without the typical drake quality. trash.
  53. virajshankar
    Jun 15, 2016
    8
    VIEWS has received mixed reviews in general from both fans and critics. However I feel that Drake's new style works for him, and it's just very different than what we're used to. And most of the songs on this album are solid. The two drawbacks are: One, the length. Rap albums are supposed to be longer than regular albums, however the standard edition of VIEWS feels like the deluxe edition,VIEWS has received mixed reviews in general from both fans and critics. However I feel that Drake's new style works for him, and it's just very different than what we're used to. And most of the songs on this album are solid. The two drawbacks are: One, the length. Rap albums are supposed to be longer than regular albums, however the standard edition of VIEWS feels like the deluxe edition, even though there is no deluxe version of the album. Two, this album has been hyped for over two and a half years, which is a little too long. Rihanna's "Anti' went on for one and a half tears which is still long, cut at least she released a few singles. Other than that this album is pretty good, not his best work, but not his worst at all.… Expand
  54. Fakebytswift
    Jun 12, 2016
    5
    This just can't be considerated a rap album, this is actually a crossover of rap to pop. We can't just accept some songs like ''One Dance(feat. Wizkid & Kyla)'' or ''Too Good(feat. Rihanna)'' as rap songs! Drake changed all his genre to turn the album into a commercial thing, just like Gaga did, just like Rihanna did. Obviously, it is a good album if we are talking about a wholeThis just can't be considerated a rap album, this is actually a crossover of rap to pop. We can't just accept some songs like ''One Dance(feat. Wizkid & Kyla)'' or ''Too Good(feat. Rihanna)'' as rap songs! Drake changed all his genre to turn the album into a commercial thing, just like Gaga did, just like Rihanna did. Obviously, it is a good album if we are talking about a whole thing(lyrics, samples...), but as a rap album it just do not fit in, and I am doing this review as if I was talking about a rap album.

    I see this as a lazy production, as a lazy songwriting proccess, and DEFINETLY could be better.

    HIGHLIGHTS: One Dance(feat Wizkid & Kyla), Pop Style(feat. The Throne), Grammys(feat. Future)    … Expand
  55. Its_Nick_313
    Jun 5, 2016
    10
    This is the old drake again, purely, with a unique and relaxed twist. This latest album is like Thank Me Later (His first debut album) in a way in terms of sound and melody. Kind of. But to point out the difference, this album's sound makes you feel as if your driving in New York City at night lit up with luminous streetlights, while Thank Me Later makes you feel like your walking in theThis is the old drake again, purely, with a unique and relaxed twist. This latest album is like Thank Me Later (His first debut album) in a way in terms of sound and melody. Kind of. But to point out the difference, this album's sound makes you feel as if your driving in New York City at night lit up with luminous streetlights, while Thank Me Later makes you feel like your walking in the city at dawn on a summer day with a red sky. This album is near perfect. What separates Views from Drake's other Albums is that Views tones down on the brooding melodies and sad lyrics. Instead, he replaces the melodies with something more vibrant and positive. As well as his lyrics.… Expand
  56. Clean
    Jun 4, 2016
    4
    This is an extremely boring album.The lyrics have no substance, the topics are mundane and the instrumentals are mostly dull which accompany Drakes duller voice. This is his worst album so far.
  57. WANGWEST
    May 30, 2016
    10
    This album has a lot a very amazing tracks and has a lot of sappy lyrics and references and has a lot of creative beats and music background! Probably his best album yet!
  58. Cypher_ATL
    May 28, 2016
    6
    I had high hopes with what Drake would be giving us, but alas he lets me down yet again with this laughable output. The most hyped album in Drizzy’s career comes up short with this unnecessarily long project that is just a mess from beginning to end. The whole beginning is so forgettable and boring that you could literally take a nap and wake up and you would still think you were listeningI had high hopes with what Drake would be giving us, but alas he lets me down yet again with this laughable output. The most hyped album in Drizzy’s career comes up short with this unnecessarily long project that is just a mess from beginning to end. The whole beginning is so forgettable and boring that you could literally take a nap and wake up and you would still think you were listening to the same-sounding song. I could see what he was going for on this album, and a lot of Toronto-based citizens will appreciate the sound that Drake is giving back to his city, but it just falls flat to me throughout. The album started off very solidly with the first track, and ended on a high note with Hotline Bling, and there were also a few bright spots here and there, but the album as a whole is just disappointing.… Expand
  59. viewsisawesome
    May 27, 2016
    10
    best album of the year drake is awesome and 40 on the beat killing drakes track legendary 10/10 OvO Forever never stop never stopping Top songs With me , fire and desires , western road flows grammys pop style , faithful still here , redemption , too good ,hype,with you , keep family close in that order drake has been an inspirational artist through out my relations i tryly agree hebest album of the year drake is awesome and 40 on the beat killing drakes track legendary 10/10 OvO Forever never stop never stopping Top songs With me , fire and desires , western road flows grammys pop style , faithful still here , redemption , too good ,hype,with you , keep family close in that order drake has been an inspirational artist through out my relations i tryly agree he makes the players anthems Instagram
    @GloManTrey Snapchat @glomantrey064 add me < also Im 14    … Expand
  60. AiAmano
    May 21, 2016
    4
    Oh my god, this was soooo insanely boring. So insanely inconsistent, i don't know if anyone wants to sit through 3 minutes of Drake babbling about his ex girlfriend :D Still Here is dope, Hype is good, of course Hotline Bling (doesnt count for the album), One Dance is pretty nice and thats it. The album All the other tracks either bore you to death or give you a really weird feeling. TheOh my god, this was soooo insanely boring. So insanely inconsistent, i don't know if anyone wants to sit through 3 minutes of Drake babbling about his ex girlfriend :D Still Here is dope, Hype is good, of course Hotline Bling (doesnt count for the album), One Dance is pretty nice and thats it. The album All the other tracks either bore you to death or give you a really weird feeling. The album is 20 tracks long (just way too long) and expects me to be happy with 4 decent songs. So yeah, not a fan at all.… Expand
  61. billytrev24
    May 19, 2016
    8
    VIEWS. We all waited for this, and now it's here. Through the first listen of this highly-anticipated album, I legitimately hated it. I felt let down by the Canadian rapper. But this is an album that WILL grow on you, if you let it. It seems to me as if this is Drake's victory lap, driving around the 6, enjoying his success. It has moments of desperation, triumph, and ultimately, totallyVIEWS. We all waited for this, and now it's here. Through the first listen of this highly-anticipated album, I legitimately hated it. I felt let down by the Canadian rapper. But this is an album that WILL grow on you, if you let it. It seems to me as if this is Drake's victory lap, driving around the 6, enjoying his success. It has moments of desperation, triumph, and ultimately, totally Drake moments. Don't get me wrong, this album has glaring flaws. Although the production is nice throughout, there are lines that make you just cringe. "I flipped the 6 upside down, it's a 9 now" from 9. Or maybe "Got so many chains, they call me chaining Tatum"............. These are laughable, almost sad lines from somebody like Drake. Overall, this a good album though, give it a few listens.

    Fave songs: Still Here, Weston Road Flows, U With Me? and Child's Play.

    Least: With You, Feel No Ways and Faithful

    78/100    … Expand
  62. deipkumar
    May 18, 2016
    4
    Views feels like no effort was put in. More than half of the tracks were very uninteresting and basically re-scores of each other. Some of the songs are cool with great bars, rhythms, and transitions but the project itself doesn't make any sense. 40 and the producers made some great music though. I'm gonna forget this album immediately.
  63. morbidlyobese
    May 18, 2016
    3
    Drake's supposed magnum opus finds itself falling far below expectations. The biggest issue with this album has to be the lyrics, which are mediocre at best and cringe-worthy at worst. Lines such as "I got so many chains they call me Chaining Tatum" are so bad that I can't even muster up the desire to listen to the songs they belong to. You could have a VIEWS drinking game; whenever DrakeDrake's supposed magnum opus finds itself falling far below expectations. The biggest issue with this album has to be the lyrics, which are mediocre at best and cringe-worthy at worst. Lines such as "I got so many chains they call me Chaining Tatum" are so bad that I can't even muster up the desire to listen to the songs they belong to. You could have a VIEWS drinking game; whenever Drake rhymes a word with itself, take a shot - I guarantee you'll be unconscious by the 5th track. Although Drake makes up for this somewhat by surrounding his music in a few decent beats and singing, he's not s strong enough a singer to carry him as much as he relies on it to. The end of "U got me?" was a revealing point of this album, as Drake shows more emotion and ambition than the entire rest of the album combined. Despite being a mighty 20 tracks long, VIEWS comes off as lazy and unambitious, content to stick to safer sounds and overdone subject matter. Overall, there are a few nice sounding hooks and beats on this thing, but the horrible emceeing from Drake and total lack of vision and ambition on this album makes it very skippable.… Expand
  64. ashtunley
    May 17, 2016
    10
    Perfect feel to VIEWS! I have been a drake fan for a number of years, and I am used to albums like "take care" and "nothing was the same". I have noticed that this album almost seems slept on already despite the amount of sales and shares. People often overlook the finer details of an album when hearing music, they just tend to listen to the singles and the songs from other albums as aPerfect feel to VIEWS! I have been a drake fan for a number of years, and I am used to albums like "take care" and "nothing was the same". I have noticed that this album almost seems slept on already despite the amount of sales and shares. People often overlook the finer details of an album when hearing music, they just tend to listen to the singles and the songs from other albums as a comparison.
    I personally LOVE this side of drake. The songs have more meaning, more depth and more atmosphere. Rarely can you feel lost while listening to an album as if its a story. I think drake really hit home with this album which was the aim of the album I think with the connection to his roots.

    For those of you who appreciate good music, and not popular hype, this album is for you. If you wanted to see drake releasing more tracks like "HYFR" and "take care", you wont get this on Views.

    This is more of a laid back reminiscent type album where you find yourself deep in thought but relaxed at the same time while listening to Views.

    Some people may criticise this album claiming it is no "NWTS" or "Take Care", but that was a different side to drake, just as this is a different side to him on the Views album. My favourite drake album is NWTS, then probably take care with views a close third. Nothing beats those two albums but that doesn't mean you should take anything away from views either.

    A lot of people have dismissed this album because they were expecting some hype with future as previously done with the "what a time to be alive" mixtape, but this is more of a matured drake.

    Plus, songs like Feel no ways, Fire & desire, views, and controlla go way beyond expectation.

    10/10    … Expand
  65. LBJ6
    May 15, 2016
    6
    This album is kind of what is expected from a Drake album: songs about exes and heartbreak with a few conceited bangers mixed in. While the production on the album is very strong throughout, Drake did not bring much of anything that he has not done before to the table. His lyricism throughout is repetitive and inconsistent, focusing on old relationships, just as all of his other albums doThis album is kind of what is expected from a Drake album: songs about exes and heartbreak with a few conceited bangers mixed in. While the production on the album is very strong throughout, Drake did not bring much of anything that he has not done before to the table. His lyricism throughout is repetitive and inconsistent, focusing on old relationships, just as all of his other albums do to a certain degree. It clocks in at around 80 minutes and it feels even longer, as it is a rather boring album. I'd put at the bottom of the list of Drake albums, as even the one new style he tried to introduce onto the album, the tropical style found in songs like Controlla and Hotline Bling, does not really work that well. Interestingly, I found the instrumental outros on songs like U With Me? and Faithful, among others, to be highlights of the album. Drake is very good at his craft and this album is still a solid output, but it just does not reach its full potential and definitely does not justify the hype, as it feels a bit mailed-in. 6.2/10. Stand-out tracks: U With Me?, Hype, Redemption, Still Here, One Dance, Grammys, and Views.… Expand
  66. cfc38
    May 15, 2016
    6
    Sometimes fun, sometimes just funny, this album changes your opinion of it a number of times before you deduce that it's just not worth it any more. In the end I just wonder if a year in toronto is really this boring..
  67. tooo
    May 15, 2016
    9
    i have noticed much hate at the album but i actually enjoyed it and will enjoy it in the future too. I think most of the hate comes from people who started to like drakes music after those more rap and less singing mix tapes of last year but now didn't like this because "views" had more singing and emotions than the mix tapes. Overall good album for people who liked drakes older work likei have noticed much hate at the album but i actually enjoyed it and will enjoy it in the future too. I think most of the hate comes from people who started to like drakes music after those more rap and less singing mix tapes of last year but now didn't like this because "views" had more singing and emotions than the mix tapes. Overall good album for people who liked drakes older work like "take care" and "thank me later"… Expand
  68. Fergrt01
    May 14, 2016
    3
    I have seen other people in this review section mention how "Drake has out-Draked Drake". Frankly I could not agree more. The album is characterised by slow, monotonous rolling production by '40', with Drake largely singing tunefully over the beat. While 'Take Care' consolidated Drake's position in the rap game after a couple of mediocre albums, 'Views' has taken it all the way back again,I have seen other people in this review section mention how "Drake has out-Draked Drake". Frankly I could not agree more. The album is characterised by slow, monotonous rolling production by '40', with Drake largely singing tunefully over the beat. While 'Take Care' consolidated Drake's position in the rap game after a couple of mediocre albums, 'Views' has taken it all the way back again, to this former position. Drake's music has become dull. He talks primarily about his former relationships throughout the album, with many songs being indistinguishable when placed on paper, simply due to the common subject matter. Undoubtedly, Drake is a good musician. 'Take Care', along with works such as 'If You Are Reading This Its Too Late' and 'What A Time To Be Alive' were excellent, with various tracks on all three albums contributing to Drake's current position in the 'rap game'. Nevertheless, 'Views' fell short of expectations greatly. Lyrically it was poor, while production was average but uninteresting. It is truly dumbed down, uncreative 'rap'.… Expand
  69. rnbzain
    May 13, 2016
    5
    it's actually so mediocre, it's not that good :( I really expected more from Drake but to be honest zayn's and beyonce's albums are the best of 2016 so far
  70. swagkonyjohnson
    May 12, 2016
    6
    Drake's new album Views might possibly be the weakest effort in his otherwise decent discography. Drake made an album that was incredibly SAFE; there were no creatives risks taken like he did on IYRTITL, where he limited his singing and rapped over some of his darkest production yet. On the contrary, on Views Drake resorts to mostly singing over PBR&B, dancehall, and other poppyDrake's new album Views might possibly be the weakest effort in his otherwise decent discography. Drake made an album that was incredibly SAFE; there were no creatives risks taken like he did on IYRTITL, where he limited his singing and rapped over some of his darkest production yet. On the contrary, on Views Drake resorts to mostly singing over PBR&B, dancehall, and other poppy mid-uptempo club beats, further increasing his pop appeal and mainstream reach but sacrificing quality that was found on his past projects. His crooning about trust issues can grow tiresome and boring over the course of 20 songs, and as a whole, other than on a couple tracks, his rapping is unremarkable and uninspiring.

    Best tracks: "Weston Road Flows", "Views"
    Worst track: "Pop Style"    … Expand
  71. StBernardOfLA
    May 11, 2016
    7
    Overall strong effort from Aubrey. If you trimmed the 5 weakest tracks from this 20 track behemoth you'd have a bona fide classic. As is, it's a little overstuffed and overlong.

    It wouldn't be a Drake album without features, and VIEWS doesn't fail on that front. Drake's duet with Rihanna on Too Good is destined to be the song of the summer. Sadly, his team-up with Future on Grammys is    Overall strong effort from Aubrey. If you trimmed the 5 weakest tracks from this 20 track behemoth you'd have a bona fide classic. As is, it's a little overstuffed and overlong.

    It wouldn't be a Drake album without features, and VIEWS doesn't fail on that front. Drake's duet with Rihanna on Too Good is destined to be the song of the summer. Sadly, his team-up with Future on Grammys is hot garbage. I mean, it's a literal dumpster fire.

    VIEWS has songs that embody all of Drake's modes: Bitter (Feel No Ways), Thirsty (U With Me?), Confrontational (Weston Flows), and Bitter again (Too Good). The man is nothing if not emotional, but that's what's great about Drake: he let's it all hang out.

    If you like Drake, you're going to love this outing. If you don't like him, this will reinforce your already negative opinion of him.    … Expand
  72. DavidV293
    May 11, 2016
    4
    To be honest, I was literally trying to find a way to like some songs. One Dance was probably the only good thing that came out, and I think that's the reason it's getting popular. Agree or Disagree but VIEWS was just an album that could be forgotten in the Drake world. Trust me, I enjoy songs by Drake but this album was a disappointment and the hype for it was insane.
  73. not_mueller
    May 10, 2016
    2
    Drake is an artist that has garnered too much respect for not a lot of great work. He's produced a few great hits that do reserve their own catchy atmosphere, but for the majority of his work, Drake is just... bland. It took him two years to release this album (although, he had essentially two albums leading up to it), and the twenty-track piece possesses nothing new. Drake shamelesslyDrake is an artist that has garnered too much respect for not a lot of great work. He's produced a few great hits that do reserve their own catchy atmosphere, but for the majority of his work, Drake is just... bland. It took him two years to release this album (although, he had essentially two albums leading up to it), and the twenty-track piece possesses nothing new. Drake shamelessly rehashed everything that goes into a classic Drake album - empty backing tracks, slow tempos... nowhere near worth the hype. A few hits do not make an album (and the hits were noticeably lack luster compared to previous ones, like Energy).… Expand
  74. BIGMAN22
    May 9, 2016
    2
    the problems this album has are obvious. one the production is lazy and not very catchy. two the subject matter sounds like his past albums. seems he took his past works, while making new songs and stuck them together. the lyrics on here sound uninspired, and repetitive. like many other big names drake seems to be letting his passion for music go due to his success with fame. a very poorthe problems this album has are obvious. one the production is lazy and not very catchy. two the subject matter sounds like his past albums. seems he took his past works, while making new songs and stuck them together. the lyrics on here sound uninspired, and repetitive. like many other big names drake seems to be letting his passion for music go due to his success with fame. a very poor album hes made. disappointing.… Expand
  75. thethoughthere
    May 8, 2016
    4
    I have never been a big fan of Drake. I've never truly enjoyed a project of his (prior to "If You're Reading This It's Too Late" which I thought was a solid 7/10) for a myriad of reasons, but most importantly the use of bland instrumentation, the mediocre singing, the total lack of lyricism, the simp anthems, the overall "captain save a ho" vibe, etc. He's just not my cup of tea.I have never been a big fan of Drake. I've never truly enjoyed a project of his (prior to "If You're Reading This It's Too Late" which I thought was a solid 7/10) for a myriad of reasons, but most importantly the use of bland instrumentation, the mediocre singing, the total lack of lyricism, the simp anthems, the overall "captain save a ho" vibe, etc. He's just not my cup of tea.

    Besides "If You're Reading This.." VIEWS is my favorite Drake project so far, and I think a 4/10 is pretty accurate to what this project earns. The first track has the only legitimately ambitious instrumental on the project, half of the songs are bland, tasteless and uninteresting, there are only two actual bangers on the project, and to be honest, the best song might still be "Hotline Bling" which has been included as a Bonus track rather than embedded within the album. I was hoping Drake would continue to realize that the whole schmuck gimmick had died off, but he fails to maintain the respect he instilled in me (and many others) with his last project.

    Hopefully we get something more impressive from him next time, but honestly I doubt it.    … Expand
  76. Allion
    May 7, 2016
    6
    Snooze from the 6. Really boring album, drake fails to venture out and get out of his comfort zone. The result is a very mediocre album that sounds almost the same as his past albums
  77. NateFisher22
    May 7, 2016
    5
    Most instrumentally impressive, most lyrically unimpressive. It took me three listens to get through the entire album. Seems more like a stream-of-consciousness rather than a planned effort.
  78. Smou
    May 6, 2016
    4
    Very disappointing album, and like many critics said, it feels bloated at 1h20min long... the quality of the lyrics just isn't there and some of the songs are painfully boring, especially the one feat Party, what a crap song... Geez... only 2-3 tracks I appreciate out of 20! I love every other Drake project since the beginning, this one is PAINFUL to listen to.
  79. ebsyndrome
    May 6, 2016
    3
    I'm not sure anymore if Drake truly understands what made him famous. He seems to release his raps on mix tapes and his "singing" on his full albums. Unfortunately, his "singing" only works when the songs are well written. These are not. The beats are slow. The lyrics lack significantly, and I found myself nearly skipping every single song after listening through it a few times. TheI'm not sure anymore if Drake truly understands what made him famous. He seems to release his raps on mix tapes and his "singing" on his full albums. Unfortunately, his "singing" only works when the songs are well written. These are not. The beats are slow. The lyrics lack significantly, and I found myself nearly skipping every single song after listening through it a few times. The only songs worth listening to are the ones that have already been released as singles. To have hyped this for so long and for it to be this bad is mind boggling to me. If anything, I always appreciated Drake because I felt like in the studio, if things didn't sound right, he'd wouldn't settle until it was perfect. Now, all I hear is hurried, lazy and uninspired songs... which is strange for an album he was apparently working on for the last year or more.… Expand
  80. Baddiemel
    May 5, 2016
    3
    Om really not impressed with this album. There are a few good tracks but with poorly written bars. I wish that there would've been less Caribbean flavoured songs, because it all just sound redundant. And finally, the most important thing that was lacking in this album is GROWTH. He seemed to have forgot that, which is why I gave him the score of 3
  81. jaydennn
    May 5, 2016
    1
    Worst album. Wasted my time listening to this! This is the rather disappointing. Was actually listening to take care you can tell the difference.i believe meek Mill's claims drake doesn't and can't write on his own .stuff !
  82. Justojust
    May 4, 2016
    9
    To be honest not drakes best work but still amazing. Its not as capturing as his recent work and takes a lot of warming up to but a very satisfsctory effort once given a chance. He gives to us his usual self with a few twists and turns. Theres something for everyone in this album
  83. JGray
    May 4, 2016
    7
    I gave it a 7 simply because I'm probably a die hard fan. I listened through the album twice after i bought it because i thought maybe i was distracted the first time but i was as uninspired by the album the second time as i was the first. I agree with a lot of the other critics in that it sounds as if he is riding cookie cutter trap beats and doing more droning type singing than rapping.I gave it a 7 simply because I'm probably a die hard fan. I listened through the album twice after i bought it because i thought maybe i was distracted the first time but i was as uninspired by the album the second time as i was the first. I agree with a lot of the other critics in that it sounds as if he is riding cookie cutter trap beats and doing more droning type singing than rapping. The songs do sort of all just run together because many do not stand out. I say this in hopes Drake will dig deeper and get out of the I'm a rich rapper boy club and start asking some existential questions before he goes back into the studio because this effort will not stand the test of time when put next to classics of the past.… Expand
  84. 6God
    May 4, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. after the second listen to this album I obviously liked it. In "Weston Road Flows" just magnificent sample. Great dance hall songs like "Controlla", "One Dance", "Too Good". I think this album on 10/10… Expand
  85. tallbm03
    May 3, 2016
    3
    Complete utter trash....I was expecting so much more and fell asleep on the first listen, no lie. This was suppose to be a classic but it was a disappointed.
  86. milomakromallis
    May 3, 2016
    6
    Drakes first chink in his, up till this point, well above average track record. His highest achievements up till this point have been IYRTITL, Take Care and effectively running rap for 5 years but this album was supposed to be his big definite victory. These classic moments have been non immediate and much debated with the general opinion for each release being that they're always at leastDrakes first chink in his, up till this point, well above average track record. His highest achievements up till this point have been IYRTITL, Take Care and effectively running rap for 5 years but this album was supposed to be his big definite victory. These classic moments have been non immediate and much debated with the general opinion for each release being that they're always at least good to great. This album should of squashed the murmurs but it more than any project he's released actually feels unimportant. The music is nothing we haven't heard before. The risk stands at zero. The interest level dips below even that when you realise most of the songs contents have already been created by drake, spiteful lovelorn, check, paranoid jabs at invisible enemies and countless weak lines without the irony...check. The overtly long tracklist has no justice to warrant its time, a good bulk of the songs are trashy quote on quote pop songs and a good deal of the rapping, is pocketed away, sprinkled not nearly enough. Save for Pop Style which is painstakingly dull even without the painstakingly dull 'The Throne' feature it once had and Grammys which exemplifies WATTBA's worst moments, feeling anything less like a collaboration, Future and Drakes parts sound like two entirely separate tracks, Drake's verse though short was good. The Pimp C featuring faithful feels incredibly lazy and the very definition of throwaway and yet here it is.

    Drake is the king of rap, for the first time he doesn't deserve it and it feels like he knows it too.    … Expand
  87. Rosssyyy
    May 3, 2016
    10
    A grower but once you get into it you'll love it. People are afraid of Drakes success that why they're giving it low scores, listen to it yourself and then do that again and again and you'll love it
  88. whashoname
    May 3, 2016
    4
    This is what we get after a 2 year wait? Drake didn't try anything new with this record, he gave us insecurity, whining, trust issues, and really bad struggle bars. I was a big fan of If You're Reading this It's too Late, he showed a big-boy confidence level and showed himself like he wasn't gonna be shook, the beats were dope, and it was overall cohesive. This album won't stand the testThis is what we get after a 2 year wait? Drake didn't try anything new with this record, he gave us insecurity, whining, trust issues, and really bad struggle bars. I was a big fan of If You're Reading this It's too Late, he showed a big-boy confidence level and showed himself like he wasn't gonna be shook, the beats were dope, and it was overall cohesive. This album won't stand the test of time, and even Drake knows that because he's going to be releasing more music this summer. Not a good project, especially for something as hyped up as this.… Expand
  89. magadream
    May 3, 2016
    4
    An overall underwhelming album, Views is often boring, which tracks such as with 'Too Good' and 'Weston Road Flows' providing the most quality on an otherwise rather dull offering from an artist whose career seems to be past its best.
  90. Orudomonki
    May 3, 2016
    5
    Come on mehn Drake? Seriously? Right now, you're at the top of mainstream rap, and you give us this recycled Nothing Was the Same dump? Really? This album should have been your white album, yet you again played it safe... wasted potential.
  91. themovieguy123
    May 3, 2016
    9
    Good overall and i wasn't expecting an album full of club bangers. It reminds me a lot about take care. nice to listen to when doing household work and just taking an break from life.
  92. CassioSanfelice
    May 3, 2016
    3
    A complete misfire worth of "Tha Carter IV" and, even worse, "LASERS" status. The lack of preparation and focus is evident on this project, proving it the black sheep in a great catalog.
  93. stoinkfield
    May 3, 2016
    4
    Very disappointing effort by Drake on this new album. Awful dance track production, lackluster and shallow lyrics highlight this follow-up to Nothing Was The Same. Why not a follow-up to IYRTITL? Well, it seems as if Drake forgot that IYRTITL was hailed as a positive change in direction for the artist, or forgot about creating that mixtape at all.
  94. ProGamer69
    May 3, 2016
    10
    Drake never disappoints me at any time. VIEWS is a perfect example of it. If you want to spend $15 on an album only on iTunes, it is worth it! Best song on there: One Dance.
  95. pitchforked
    May 3, 2016
    9
    I'm honestly really surprised by the negative reviews suggesting he doesn't show any progress or diversity. He takes elements of all the influential sounds he has been mentioning boastfully leading up to Views, and then uses them in an non-traditional manner to compliment his own very staple stylistics. Admittedly he limits his concepts a bit (i.e. toronto and women), but I think hisI'm honestly really surprised by the negative reviews suggesting he doesn't show any progress or diversity. He takes elements of all the influential sounds he has been mentioning boastfully leading up to Views, and then uses them in an non-traditional manner to compliment his own very staple stylistics. Admittedly he limits his concepts a bit (i.e. toronto and women), but I think his talent in pairing lyrics to melody makes up for it.… Expand
  96. Dr_Ubersexy
    May 2, 2016
    3
    Drake. The man who somehow became the biggest name in Rap without actually rapping. Views comes just a few short years after his last solo album "Nothing Was The Same". In the meantime Drake released a solo mixtape "If You're Reading This, It's Too Late" which was solid, but nothing game changing. Then his mixtape with Future that spawned the single "Jumpman" where Drake just Drakes allDrake. The man who somehow became the biggest name in Rap without actually rapping. Views comes just a few short years after his last solo album "Nothing Was The Same". In the meantime Drake released a solo mixtape "If You're Reading This, It's Too Late" which was solid, but nothing game changing. Then his mixtape with Future that spawned the single "Jumpman" where Drake just Drakes all over Future beats while Future was just there for the ride. Then during all that he won a very lob-sided feud over Meek Mill. Though Mill had a better position on the issue, Drake slaughtered him with a series of pretty mediocre diss tracks.
    It's been a solid five years since Drake has release a great album. His 2011 album "Take Care" was nothing short of phenomenal. With a few duds at the end, it wasn't a classic, but it does have a big handful of the best tracks Drake has ever had anything to do with. Views is basically tracks 12-18 on Take Care but less interesting. It's slow, uninspired, lazy lyrics and nothing that tells you to stick around.
    Drake completely out-draked Drake in the most Drake way possible in Views. At twenty tracks long we hear some tracks that could have been enjoyable had the beats been a little bit more pronounced and in your face, but they all seem extremely watered down. To make matters worse Drake took out the features from Poppocan, Kanye West and Jay Z. Drake just Drakes all over every single track and even when there is a guest feature, Drake shows up and Drakes over their part. It's almost as if he just can't handle not having complete control over this album. What's sad is that the guest features on this album are the parts that give this album life, but they're so few and far between the album just seems dead in between.
    Lyrically the album is so Drake that it hurts. It's so uninspired, and it spawns some of the weakest lines ever put into a rap song. "Like when Crystler made that one car that looked just like the bently." What in the? It's like Drake can't have enough Drake so he's having conversations with himself in the music. It's painful to say the least.
    Ultimately this Drake is so Drake that not even Drake can Drake enough. So Drake just Drakes all over this Drake and Drake just Drakes Drake Drake. Drake.
    This Drake Gets Three Drakes out of Ten Drakes.    … Expand
  97. KendrickLamarrP
    May 2, 2016
    0
    **** just utterly **** struggle bars for days, no flow, singing bull**** about relationships and love, no rapping, no talent for lyrical rapping content, only has **** for 14 year old white boys who wanna look cool by listening to good, popular rap, i was impressed and actually enjoyed the mixapes
  98. glodeci
    May 2, 2016
    4
    Very underwhelming. A very lengthy album with not much standing out. Too long and repetitive to want a second listen. While there are a few catchy songs, there are a lot of cringe-worthy lines and verses in here. Features seem to be very dry and lackluster (some to the point of actually irritating to listen to) Bad features with famous artists doesn't make for a good album like manyVery underwhelming. A very lengthy album with not much standing out. Too long and repetitive to want a second listen. While there are a few catchy songs, there are a lot of cringe-worthy lines and verses in here. Features seem to be very dry and lackluster (some to the point of actually irritating to listen to) Bad features with famous artists doesn't make for a good album like many expected. Take the low points of NWTS and add in poorly intimidated 80's-90's dancehall and reggae music. 3 or 4/10… Expand
  99. randomjoe
    May 2, 2016
    8
    It astonishes me how many unfavorable reviews this album has gotten. Drake is a "pop" rapper people, and quite honestly he's the best one we've ever seen. This album, along with his two projects from the past year are just a testament to that. Obviously people have negative connotations with this sub genre but it's pretty hard to deny that Drake fits the mold. At this point I think he'sIt astonishes me how many unfavorable reviews this album has gotten. Drake is a "pop" rapper people, and quite honestly he's the best one we've ever seen. This album, along with his two projects from the past year are just a testament to that. Obviously people have negative connotations with this sub genre but it's pretty hard to deny that Drake fits the mold. At this point I think he's primarily out here stay relevant and make hits to get paid, and quite honestly if that is his goal this album deserves a 10/10. Let's see how many songs make it on Billboard this time.… Expand
  100. thebestoftimes
    May 2, 2016
    3
    Now I enjoyed drake's earlier stuff including his earlier albums from the early 2010's, but this new album has got to be the worst albums drake has ever made, but more painfully it is also one of the worst albums of 2016, drake looks like he so lost in this it's hopeless, none of these songs are interesting except 2, the lyrics look more pathetic than ever, the beats are stupid and drakeNow I enjoyed drake's earlier stuff including his earlier albums from the early 2010's, but this new album has got to be the worst albums drake has ever made, but more painfully it is also one of the worst albums of 2016, drake looks like he so lost in this it's hopeless, none of these songs are interesting except 2, the lyrics look more pathetic than ever, the beats are stupid and drake is just plain tired, this is a haplessly and hopeless piece of material that I think should be the beginning of the end of drake, a real big letdown, I gave it a d.… Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 31 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 31
  3. Negative: 0 out of 31
  1. Mojo
    Jun 28, 2016
    80
    Drake's genuinely fleet-footed flows and sly humour prevent his pained introspection descending into a cheesy whine fest. [Aug 2016, p.95]
  2. Q Magazine
    May 31, 2016
    80
    The middle section boast a tougher, truculent edge reminiscent of last year's mixtape If You're Reading This It's Too Late. But it's during the final sequence that everything clicks. [#361, p.114]
  3. AllMusic
    May 10, 2016
    50
    Eventually, people will get tired of the same old song if it's sung too often. On Views, Drake is starting to sound a little weary of it himself.
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