VIEWS
by Drake
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  1. Whatsversace
    May 2, 2016
    3
    I myself was disappointed in this album, after how long it took and how disappointing his 2015 projects were, i was pretty damn let down by this album, views from the 6? more like views from the 6/20
  2. ilikemusic2
    May 2, 2016
    10
    Classic drake album that proves why he is still at the top of the rap game. There was so much hype and pressure on this album and he still delivered a solid album that would've received better reviews if there wasn't so much anticipation, like how he did with IYRTITL.
  3. chiefsosa
    May 2, 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.
  4. junior5595
    May 2, 2016
    10
    great music fantastic flow. Drake delivered as promised. People only hate it cause he doesn't rap on half his songs but thats not who he is. He is more than just rap but still has great bars
  5. Cancerbro
    May 2, 2016
    0
    Views is in fact pretty much all hype and no substance. The production is nice but even that isn't outstanding, just a revisit of earlier modes and styles of sound. Very disappointing and lazy album.
  6. juliomaas
    May 2, 2016
    9
    Drake realemnte can do albums !
    It is incredible , from the composition of melody and finishing . Drake knew how to make a simple and strong and impactful lyrics album.
    Maybe there was a little overstaffed content that do not particularly find interesting in one.
    But that does not take away Merio this excellent work
  7. ChrisMiller35
    May 2, 2016
    6
    Drake is not progressing as an artist. He used up all his tracks on "In case you're reading this its too late". I don't believe he knew how commercially successfully that mixtape would be. I believe that is a genuinely talented - as evident by his acting and previous classic albums. This album is by no means great. It's dull and lacks any theme. 20 tracks is outrageous especiallyDrake is not progressing as an artist. He used up all his tracks on "In case you're reading this its too late". I don't believe he knew how commercially successfully that mixtape would be. I believe that is a genuinely talented - as evident by his acting and previous classic albums. This album is by no means great. It's dull and lacks any theme. 20 tracks is outrageous especially throwing in Hotline Bling is just bizarre. There are a few good tracks in this album, & proper use of samples. But as an album this isn't cohesive whatsoever.… Expand
  8. Sofarishere
    May 2, 2016
    10
    Show me someone who can make an album with songs like controlla, Hype, Keep the family close, and weston road flows, and still make it cohesive other than Drake. Drake shows here why he is a superior artist to his peers. He shows more versatility than in any other of his albums. The theme of Views is also very nice, going from winter to summer and then winter again. Everyone here thatShow me someone who can make an album with songs like controlla, Hype, Keep the family close, and weston road flows, and still make it cohesive other than Drake. Drake shows here why he is a superior artist to his peers. He shows more versatility than in any other of his albums. The theme of Views is also very nice, going from winter to summer and then winter again. Everyone here that gives the album less than a 6 is a Drake hater, and doesn't enjoy his music, so they came here to hate.… Expand
  9. RemyEm
    May 2, 2016
    2
    Drake ain't developing. Always the same...Less crying & singing, more rapping please. Album is wack. I'm giving 2 coz "9" and "Hype" were good. The rest is trash.
  10. mc1521
    May 2, 2016
    8
    Views came hyped with shoes too big to fill, The album is very cohesive and the song trasitions are the strongest of any of drake's albums. although the general idea of the album has been used before in lupe fiasco's tetsuo & youth of the changing of seasons winter to summer etc. drake tries exploring different sounds and ideas throughout the album (keep the family close) yet also plays itViews came hyped with shoes too big to fill, The album is very cohesive and the song trasitions are the strongest of any of drake's albums. although the general idea of the album has been used before in lupe fiasco's tetsuo & youth of the changing of seasons winter to summer etc. drake tries exploring different sounds and ideas throughout the album (keep the family close) yet also plays it safe with songs that sound like they are off prior releases with a new touch. Production on the album is the strongest highlight and really shows "40's" talent. I felt as if the album sounded a little too cold during the "winter" and summer didnt last long enough with people wanting to hear a couple more upbeat tracks with drake really showing his mc skills and less slowjam r&b singing. It gets a little boring at points and runs a little long but also shows a fun bounce needed at crucial times in the album (childs play). My overall opinion, Dont get your own upon first listen, this album seems deeper than what is on top and can peel layers to appreciate whats under with each listen. Highlights: weston road flows, childs play, fire & desire, & views… Expand
  11. thebignag
    May 2, 2016
    10
    Okay so first of all, i dont really see where all the hate is coming from. It just doesnt make any sense in my eyes to hate on this album like some people on here do. One of those people is the user "SXN80" - i love the nickname, he really made sure nobody would realize he's a kendrick stan and just here to hate on the AOTY - he goes on a rant and rates 3 out of 10. WOW, nobody can lookOkay so first of all, i dont really see where all the hate is coming from. It just doesnt make any sense in my eyes to hate on this album like some people on here do. One of those people is the user "SXN80" - i love the nickname, he really made sure nobody would realize he's a kendrick stan and just here to hate on the AOTY - he goes on a rant and rates 3 out of 10. WOW, nobody can look 100% objectively at things but 3/10? Come on man!

    Ok so the album starts with the song "Keep The Family Close" - one of drakes best intros for sure - which gives the album directly from the start some kind of movie feeling. I personally think the Song sounds like some kind of James Bond theme song. Love it!
    The next song is "9". At first i really thought this song was lame and mediocre, but after a few listens it grew on me pretty much. But to me this is probably still one of the weaker songs on the album. But this song just shows again perfectly how you have to let the album sink in before writing a negative review on metacritic.
    The next few songs are really really great.
    "U with me?" Is probably together with "Weston Road Flows" my favorite song on the whole thing. Great atmosphere + nice beat switch up = great song! Nothing more to say.
    "Feel No Ways", man the production on this one... damn! Again one of the better songs on "VIEWS".
    "Hype" is a great party tune. After my first listen i knew pretty soon that this is going to be one of my favs.
    "Weston Road Flows". Like i said probably ties with "U WIth Me?" for me, but those tunes are exactly my type of song.
    "Redemption" got that late night vibe to it, really like it.
    "With you" is one of the few songs i just cant stand on this one. I dont know but this sounds to dumb and chart orientated in my opinion.
    "Faithful" is take care era drakes return! I already got one girl i connect to this song lmao.
    "Still Here" again a more hyped track. Sounds nice!
    "Controlla"! Ok so this one is going to be a chartbreaker for sure! Its probably one of the greatest summer themed songs i've ever listened to! Wow!
    "One Dance" We already know this one, not really my type of song but still pretty cachy!
    "Grammys" is a great turn up song, but man futures part couldve been better, still a great song though.
    "Childs Play" is the second song for me on this album that just wont grow on me. Dont like this song, sounds exactly like "With you" too childish. lmao the irony on this one.
    "Pop Style" is - like one dance - one of the songs we already knew, and honestly i dont get why so much hate is concentrated on this song! I love it, especially the part "I cannot be gotten thats a given", hypes me up every time.
    "Too Good" is one of those soon to be chart breakers on "VIEWS". Very catchy and overall a great song with a beautiful feature.
    The interlude after this fits quite nice and sounds great aswell.
    "Fire & Desire" - this song is perfect for you when you're in a relationship!
    "Views" - a great outro for a great album!

    Overall i'd give it a 9/10 but since the user score is like 6.5 thanks to **** like "SXN80" i gotta rate it 10/10.    … Expand
  12. TheNewEleven
    May 1, 2016
    10
    Drake's best work. His most textured, most ambitious, most mature release yet. If you don't get it, try listening to it more than once. Your one-listen reviews are destroying hip hop. 10/10 release, and the best rap album of the year so far.
  13. SXN80
    May 1, 2016
    3
    SectionEighty is host to a Drake fan section where VIEWS has been receiving mixed reviews. Fans of Drake seem happy to enjoy the project by abandoning critical opinion altogether, rarely engaging in substantive discussion. Most neutral users, myself included, feel Drake has back pedaled creatively into the Take Care/So Far Gone era and crafted perhaps his most difficult album to sitSectionEighty is host to a Drake fan section where VIEWS has been receiving mixed reviews. Fans of Drake seem happy to enjoy the project by abandoning critical opinion altogether, rarely engaging in substantive discussion. Most neutral users, myself included, feel Drake has back pedaled creatively into the Take Care/So Far Gone era and crafted perhaps his most difficult album to sit through yet. It would seem that If You're Reading This It's Too Late sapped Champagne Papi of any of his lighter, catchier anthems and VIEWS has been reserved for his limited vocal stylings and faux-emotional pulp. Better luck next time.… Expand
  14. aforte
    May 1, 2016
    10
    Great album. Shows a very diverse side to drakes vocal talent and overall production on the album is stellar. Perhaps not the album we will acknowledge as great right away, but certainly an album worth giving a few listens to before making a final verdict. I listened initially and didn't feel it at all. Listened two more times and now I can't stop. This is a strong piece of work by Drake,Great album. Shows a very diverse side to drakes vocal talent and overall production on the album is stellar. Perhaps not the album we will acknowledge as great right away, but certainly an album worth giving a few listens to before making a final verdict. I listened initially and didn't feel it at all. Listened two more times and now I can't stop. This is a strong piece of work by Drake, at his most vulnerable and talented I think.… Expand
  15. Eduardo_Santos
    May 1, 2016
    10
    I think the album is the best we can get this year. It's not already a classic as Drake said on the album, but It's a very good album. He made song with reggae and dancehall elements and songs with R&B and Hip-hop lyrics, but he didn't focus the album on Rap songs and bangers, and this was what I wanted. He made good songs with other styles but he forgot the Rap songs, and It's theI think the album is the best we can get this year. It's not already a classic as Drake said on the album, but It's a very good album. He made song with reggae and dancehall elements and songs with R&B and Hip-hop lyrics, but he didn't focus the album on Rap songs and bangers, and this was what I wanted. He made good songs with other styles but he forgot the Rap songs, and It's the negative point in "VIEWS". "9", "Faithful", "U With Me?" and "Childs Play" are the best songs on the album. It's a better album when you listen more than one time, on the first listen, It's like 5/10 or 6/10 but the album is really good with sometime. Jay Z said that a album isn't a classic in a recent period but when over the years, the music still good, and I think "VIEWS" is gonna be this type of project.… Expand
  16. CriticalFanatic
    May 1, 2016
    7
    Basically, if you're into Drake's current sound, you'll really like this album. If you're expecting something different or new, you won't like it as much.
  17. FredFlores
    May 1, 2016
    3
    Found it weak, basic, repetitive in its beat. Seems like he has been doing the same thing for all his albums, time to change it up. I was expecting something more sense it has been four albums since his best album, "Take Care."
  18. davidofgraft
    May 1, 2016
    5
    Simply put, this doesn't feel like it's by the same Drake and 40 who brought us Take Care and Nothing Was The Same, two albums that are classics.

    I mean, has anybody else heard the songs "Days In The East", "Views From The 6" (that one leaked song), or "Can I"?! Those songs sounded darker and edgier than everything else Drake has done, and I expected to hear a darker, edgier follow-up    Simply put, this doesn't feel like it's by the same Drake and 40 who brought us Take Care and Nothing Was The Same, two albums that are classics.

    I mean, has anybody else heard the songs "Days In The East", "Views From The 6" (that one leaked song), or "Can I"?! Those songs sounded darker and edgier than everything else Drake has done, and I expected to hear a darker, edgier follow-up to Nothing Was The Same. Instead, there's a bunch of cliche Drake songs and re-hashings of his previous sounds. There are some dope tracks, but it's disappointing to see Drake and 40 not challenge themselves. Drake even mentioned that he made most of the album last winter, which doesn't make sense to me because he's been "working" on the album for 2 years now; doesn't he have ANYTHING to show for it besides this?

    Plus, why did Drake feel the need to do dancehall songs on one of his solo albums? It comes across as uninspired. If you're going to pull a Kendrick Lamar and get into another genre, you have to do it right. Drake clearly just wants to sell a lot of albums and get more fans than what he has. I really hope he redeems himself and saves his legacy on his next album.    … Expand
  19. michaelburger
    May 1, 2016
    0
    lame trap beats with uninspired production and average lyrics. Drake's VIEWS are limited and show his one dimensionality as a rapper and failure to branch out from his traditional style and make his work more interesting
  20. jackdaniel
    May 1, 2016
    0
    Lazy album which lacks his once creative touch. I feel like the album is too consumed into creating memorable lyrics that it forgets about memorable music. I would not adivse to purchase or even stream - I'm sure (hope) the hype for the album will simmer down and Drake gets back to his old style.
  21. martiusp1
    May 1, 2016
    4
    Another album of typical Drake fare. This album should be enough to reveal that Drake is a one-trick pony, incapable of any real emotional introspection, but as long as he maintains the hype we can expect 4 more albums of the same in the future. The album's only saving grace is the production, a recurring theme in modern mainstream Hip-Hop (have you heard The Life of Pablo?). For all hisAnother album of typical Drake fare. This album should be enough to reveal that Drake is a one-trick pony, incapable of any real emotional introspection, but as long as he maintains the hype we can expect 4 more albums of the same in the future. The album's only saving grace is the production, a recurring theme in modern mainstream Hip-Hop (have you heard The Life of Pablo?). For all his talk of growth and vocal prowess, there is little of both here. Not a bad album, but certainly not one with any real replay value.… Expand
  22. danny777
    May 1, 2016
    9
    Ok so first let me just say I hate drake. And not a fan. But this album makes me change my mind about all my hate I have about drake because these powerful lyrics actully makes sense and gets you into the beat of all the songs. These songs touched my emotions and now I feel bad a bout hating on drake 9/10 only problem is hotline bling and summer intorlude
  23. theavidgamer
    May 1, 2016
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. SOLID album, not perfect, but definitely a culmination of all of his previous work, just refined. Slightly agree that he played it a bit too safe, especially in his verses. Doesn't have a lot of punch lines that will stick with you like some of his previous work in IYRTITL and Nothing Was The Same, but the distinctiveness of each song and mixing is definitely there. Listen to this album in order from the first track with headphones on, the same way you listened to Nothing Was The Same, or other introspective albums. I read somewhere that this is more of a 3am after the club album than a 12am club banger album and that is totally fine. The big hits are Pop Style, One Dance, Hype, Too Good, and Still Here, while others really really grew on me like Redemption, Fire & Desire. He has a lot of different sounds in this album but they all fit TORONTO, which is something people do not understand. The diversity, the energy and the seasonal variation is felt throughout the album. Songs like Feel No Ways, Keep the Family Close, and Views are examples of this. One major criticism I have is for an album titled VIEWS (previously from the 6), I felt like his songwriting was really lacking. He had lots of chances from tracks like Keep the Family Close, U With Me?, Weston Road Flows, and Views to really tell his story, but they were dragged down by repetition about ex-girlfriends and the life of a rapper. I missed the well written verses from tracks like Too Much, Know Yourself, etc. from his previous work. Overall, FAR FROM a bad album. Don't listen to the haters, give this one a chance, let it grow on you and just enjoy the vibes. 2nd best Drake album after Nothing Was The Same.… Expand
  24. shazarkey
    May 1, 2016
    9
    At first the album seemed some what lackluster but like a lot of hip hop albums it grows on you. There are no songs on here I would skip after giving it a couple listens its really grown on me and I have enjoyed it more than any album I have listened to in a while. Certainly met the hype in my opinion.
  25. baperuth
    May 1, 2016
    10
    This is the Take Care Drake we've wanted back for so long. 40 & Drake do their thing like only they can do. Fans of Trapper Drake should continue listening to If You're Reading This. Real fans of Drake since SFG will love it.
  26. OleBone
    May 1, 2016
    5
    Dull, Tedious, Boring, Monotonous, Repetitious, Uneventful

    This album us a tiresome journey that you can't wait to be over even before it really starts.
  27. viettungvuong
    May 1, 2016
    10
    Nice album with more lyrical songs. I think One Dance and Keep The Family Close are best song of the album. There is no new sound in the album but this latest effort of him is great!
  28. IMotta
    May 1, 2016
    10
    Good album. Good melodies. Good production. The lyrics are almost the same but a little better than Nothing was the same. He's versatile musician.
  29. Tonyo
    Apr 30, 2016
    9
    Très bon album, le flow est maîtrisé, les feat. sont en parfaite harmonie avec Drake. Avec If You're Reading This It's Too Late, Drake avait placé la barre assez haute. Et pourtant, il arrive à la surpasser avec cet opus. On pouvait penser que l'album serait plus orienté pop avec les énormes tubes Hotline Bling & One Dance et pourtant se sont les rares pistes pop de Views. Well done Drizzy!
  30. cdsmusicchart
    Apr 30, 2016
    6
    Listening to 'Views' was entirely frustrating. It's clunky, bloated, irritating and occasionally downright boring. But with that said, there is some interesting material rammed into this 20 track offering.

    On this release, Drake tosses everything he's ever done to rap out the window to focus on R&B and dancehall, which are seen as primary influences in the middle of the record    Listening to 'Views' was entirely frustrating. It's clunky, bloated, irritating and occasionally downright boring. But with that said, there is some interesting material rammed into this 20 track offering.

    On this release, Drake tosses everything he's ever done to rap out the window to focus on R&B and dancehall, which are seen as primary influences in the middle of the record ("Controlla", "One Dance"). On tracks that do contain rap, the bars seem tired and lacking passion compared to his older LPs. Still, there is a bit of grit on standout tracks "Still Here" and "U With Me?". This back and forth between genres, though seemingly unfocused, somewhat aligns with Drake's goal of creating a record that starts in winter, cycles through summer and returns to winter.

    The record has a story and interesting tones as well as several excellent tracks but overall it seems too packed and way overhyped. 20 tracks doesn't seem necessary. At least 7 weren't needed at all and others could've been shortened or condensed into other songs.

    Overall, nearly 90% of everything on Views was a risk and maybe 50% of that risky material paid off. The other stuff? Kind of forgettable. Stick with 'Take Care' and 'Nothing Was the Same' and come back to 'Views' when you're finally tired of them.

    And I'm still mad "Controlla' was ruined. Popcaan >>    … Expand
  31. 140498
    Apr 30, 2016
    0
    When first listening to the able i was under the assumption that there will be bars on every song, I was wrong. Pop style was the only the song where drake wasn't trying to be a **** Canadian Frank Ocean. THE EMPEROR HAS NEW CLOTHES
  32. BYEonce
    Apr 30, 2016
    8
    Drake is genius, Drake is King, Drake is the man to follow.

    I love you Drake and VFT6 makes me love you even better. Drake can rap and he can sing too, he's not afraid to try new types of music, to take risks. He's renewing his self constantly. His feat with Rihanna on Too Good, is beyond my expectations. I have 10/20 favs songs but the rest is also really good. Drake surprised me    Drake is genius, Drake is King, Drake is the man to follow.

    I love you Drake and VFT6 makes me love you even better. Drake can rap and he can sing too, he's not afraid to try new types of music, to take risks. He's renewing his self constantly. His feat with Rihanna on Too Good, is beyond my expectations. I have 10/20 favs songs but the rest is also really good.

    Drake surprised me and has done an incredible job. 8/10.    … Expand
  33. sameolmixtakes
    Apr 30, 2016
    9
    THIS ALBUM IS PERFECT !!!!
    Drake is King. Too Good, Controlla and One Dance are HOLLY FVKING TRINITY. Every song is masterpiece. Anyway I really love it. Well done Drizzy !!!!!
  34. Xaviale
    Apr 30, 2016
    10
    Epic, melodic & deep. A much needed Drizzy Album. Drake doesn't fail to amaze again.
    Regarding it, "Sounding the same as every Drizzy Album" I cant agree with that. It feels more deep and melodic then the other Drake albums.
  35. Twisty
    Apr 30, 2016
    6
    Decent album, but kinda deceiving. I respect artists that try to be creative by making new stuff on every new project. Sadly, Views is basically Take Care mixed with If You're Reading This It's Too Late. To me Nothing Was The Same is his best album (and even it would be better with more singing) because it had good beats and all of them sounded different. I'm getting tired of the trapDecent album, but kinda deceiving. I respect artists that try to be creative by making new stuff on every new project. Sadly, Views is basically Take Care mixed with If You're Reading This It's Too Late. To me Nothing Was The Same is his best album (and even it would be better with more singing) because it had good beats and all of them sounded different. I'm getting tired of the trap beats Drake raps on. His mixtape was full of them but it was not an actual studio album, it was really successful and also that was new to him, so I understand that. But the rap songs here have average lyrics and beats are not that good as some of his diehard fans claim. There are certainly some catchy tracks on Views and some good moments, but he seems to be at a point on his career where he doesn't know which direction he should take. He made this album to please his fans, now for the next time he should make an album to please the art.… Expand
  36. imadk786
    Apr 30, 2016
    3
    The album is way too long. It was dreadful getting through the whole thing. It also sounds very redundant. Same sounds, same vocals, same beats. Being the biggest rapper, drake has the spotlight on him and unfortunately he did not deliver. And this is coming from a drake fan
  37. zeora
    Apr 30, 2016
    8
    If you expected a 11/10 album, then don't listen to it. It's Drake doing what he does best on any actual album we ever got from him and 40, IYRTITL is NOT an album, it's a mixtape, that 40 didn't have too much influence over. This album is not filled with 20 bangers that are gonna be bumped in the club 24/7. This album is not on a Kendrick level of lyricism. What this album offers isIf you expected a 11/10 album, then don't listen to it. It's Drake doing what he does best on any actual album we ever got from him and 40, IYRTITL is NOT an album, it's a mixtape, that 40 didn't have too much influence over. This album is not filled with 20 bangers that are gonna be bumped in the club 24/7. This album is not on a Kendrick level of lyricism. What this album offers is refined production filled with songs that can appeal to ANY person. There are songs that will appeal to your heart. There are songs that will appeal to your feet and get you dancing. There are also a couple bangers. If you are one of those people that expected Drake to come out with 20 songs of epic fire, then go listen to something else.

    The album is decent. It needs a couple listens to understand all the nuances. Those of you that became Drake fans after IYRTITL, you won't like this album.    … Expand
  38. thrills
    Apr 30, 2016
    0
    An album that could definitely benefit from some resequencing and fat-trimming of the filler cuts from a tracklist that is bloated, sluggish and boring, with a few moments of brilliance and some excellent standout tracks.
  39. rhyw
    Apr 30, 2016
    2
    so, so many issues. 1) the mixing is bad; it's like drake's voice and the drums in the song are always in the front of the production, while everything else sounds distant. 2) he needs to stop trying to speak jamaican patois because he couldn't speak it for his life if he had to. 3) some songs on this album are flat out boring. 4) the lyricism is terrible in this album; such as "you toyinso, so many issues. 1) the mixing is bad; it's like drake's voice and the drums in the song are always in the front of the production, while everything else sounds distant. 2) he needs to stop trying to speak jamaican patois because he couldn't speak it for his life if he had to. 3) some songs on this album are flat out boring. 4) the lyricism is terrible in this album; such as "you toyin with it like happy meal", "what are those", etc… this album is pretty much just him being emotional over exes and nothing more, nothing less.
    the production is poorly mixed and boring in general.
    only giving it a two because I like hotline bling enough for a two.    … Expand
  40. israelvg49
    Apr 30, 2016
    10
    I see everyone with different opinions about VIEWS, y'all talkin' major shi* about it. Now, I understand we all have different opinions, but everyone needs to chill TF OUT. It has only been a day & a half this album was release. I understand, for a first listen i was like "What is this!?!?" But you, me, and everyone else needs to understand, that it takes time to define an album. II see everyone with different opinions about VIEWS, y'all talkin' major shi* about it. Now, I understand we all have different opinions, but everyone needs to chill TF OUT. It has only been a day & a half this album was release. I understand, for a first listen i was like "What is this!?!?" But you, me, and everyone else needs to understand, that it takes time to define an album. I remember back in 2011, everyone was saying 'Take Care' was trash, and two weeks later. EVERYONE WAS LIKING IT! AND, Aubrey won a Grammy from that album. So please. give it another listen, do you research, and please understand its only been one day it has been released. Enjoy 'VIEWS'.… Expand
  41. HJohnson
    Apr 30, 2016
    2
    Views is the pinnacle of mediocrity and an artist who has given up on his craft. Drake's lost all of his ambition and now relies purely on the size of his fanbase. He no longer cares to make great music, just meme-generating generic radio-friendly tracks to cash in on as little effort as possible. This album reeks laziness from his bars to his flows. The quality producers surrounding DrakeViews is the pinnacle of mediocrity and an artist who has given up on his craft. Drake's lost all of his ambition and now relies purely on the size of his fanbase. He no longer cares to make great music, just meme-generating generic radio-friendly tracks to cash in on as little effort as possible. This album reeks laziness from his bars to his flows. The quality producers surrounding Drake is the only thing keeping this record afloat. The producers are responsible for the two points I give this project.… Expand
  42. icanreadyoulike
    Apr 30, 2016
    3
    This is pretty much Drake's worst album, It's boring, rushed, and just repetitive. The best songs on the album were already released before the album. I gave it a 3 star to be nice
  43. Bigpapi
    Apr 30, 2016
    7
    A decent album almost all the way through. Had a few weak points here and there but ultimately is a decent album with nothing really new to offer sound wise. I feel like he just made a sequel to his previous albums in all of the songs. Songs like "U With Me?" and "Redemption" sound like his traditional love songs that were on his earlier albums (Thank me Later and So Far Gone) and songsA decent album almost all the way through. Had a few weak points here and there but ultimately is a decent album with nothing really new to offer sound wise. I feel like he just made a sequel to his previous albums in all of the songs. Songs like "U With Me?" and "Redemption" sound like his traditional love songs that were on his earlier albums (Thank me Later and So Far Gone) and songs like "Grammys" and "Hype" sound like something off of Nothing Was the Same or IYRTITL. Ultimately a disappointment, but not nearly the "trash" people are claiming it to be.… Expand
  44. iozbaldoze
    Apr 30, 2016
    10
    excellent album, very good collaborations, perfect rhythms, rap too good, has great tricks that make it a perfect album, congrats Drake for a good album.
  45. quisser
    Apr 30, 2016
    10
    the production, the lyrics, the idea and overarching theme behind this album is genius. Listen to what Drake is saying and maybe you too can find meaning.
  46. Game6
    Apr 30, 2016
    10
    This album really needs more time to be taken in, people are too quick to call something a classic or trash. I personally enjoyed this a lot which was a relief as my expectations were so high and is why I'm giving it such a high rating (seems this album is knife edge and is either hated or loved which is funny given so many people claim it's a safe record). Drake gives us a taste ofThis album really needs more time to be taken in, people are too quick to call something a classic or trash. I personally enjoyed this a lot which was a relief as my expectations were so high and is why I'm giving it such a high rating (seems this album is knife edge and is either hated or loved which is funny given so many people claim it's a safe record). Drake gives us a taste of everything from Jamaican rhythms to slow reflective ballads.

    For me the reason Drake will never please all of the people is because he's not inside a box, we all know he does different things besides the bear basics of rapping and pure rap fans will never truly (not all of them at least) understand there's more to a project than one specific thing. From the get go the opener is like a Buble/Bond movie soundtrack and it was so unexpected I genuinely didn't know what to expect when '9' popped up. Songs like U With Me?, Weston Road Flows, Hype, Still Here, Grammys and Views show us Drake can still go top tier with his bars and delivery whilst the crooning on songs like Redemption and Fire & Desire showcase what Drake does best in terms of his laid back night time driving catalogue.

    I really love how the album captures the seasons in the sounds, it remains Diverse hitting highs and lows left and right and yet in my honest opinion remains incredibly cohesive. Worth the wait, give this one time people.    … Expand
  47. kevjay
    Apr 30, 2016
    5
    Not a bad album, has a couple songs I really like. Most are very mediocre unfortunately. There was no growth at all from Drake, I find it hard to believe this took 2 years to make. Underwhelming and generic for the most part.
  48. T-Racks
    Apr 30, 2016
    1
    ALBUM IS SAFE AND ABSOLUTELY BORING. NOAH "40" SHEBIB is in top form but ya boy Drake..........I dunno what's happening. This harkens back to the days of take care with the level of introspection and all. Only difference is the subject matter is now tired and repetitive: you still got Drake wallowing in his woes, reminiscing on his past and ex tales. This should have worked but it's soALBUM IS SAFE AND ABSOLUTELY BORING. NOAH "40" SHEBIB is in top form but ya boy Drake..........I dunno what's happening. This harkens back to the days of take care with the level of introspection and all. Only difference is the subject matter is now tired and repetitive: you still got Drake wallowing in his woes, reminiscing on his past and ex tales. This should have worked but it's so surface level that it fails to grab my attention , and that's not good considering this is a 20 track record.

    Drake is absolutely dominating mainstream hip hop and has no competition when it comes to appeal and sales. Maybe that's the problem; maybe that's why he sounds so bored and maybe that's why this album is so boring imo.    … Expand
  49. QuincydaVinci
    Apr 30, 2016
    7
    I enjoyed the album...It was about 75% singing but it wasn't anything that I wouldn't expect from Drake. Drake has not necessarily grown as a artist and some of the instrumentation on the album aren't very cohesive...it jumps from hard rap to the next song him crooning about a women.
  50. kpruna
    Apr 30, 2016
    1
    I am a drake fan. for sure. I wanted to love this album like all his past ones... I truly did........but this album sucked. I've listened to it 5 times trying so hard to get into it. its not working for me. sorry, bruh.
  51. RealReviewsR_US
    Apr 30, 2016
    5
    I came into this Album thinking, How could Drake possibly outdo Nothing Was the Same....Well....unfortunately, He did not succeed in doing so. With so many late night ride tracks on Nothing Was the Same, I feel as though Drake was playing it safe yet giving us diversity. 40 showed up well on the tracks but I think after If You Reading its Too Late often reaps its head here. Just to keep itI came into this Album thinking, How could Drake possibly outdo Nothing Was the Same....Well....unfortunately, He did not succeed in doing so. With so many late night ride tracks on Nothing Was the Same, I feel as though Drake was playing it safe yet giving us diversity. 40 showed up well on the tracks but I think after If You Reading its Too Late often reaps its head here. Just to keep it quick, I see 20 tracks and I did not get that goose bump sense or that repeat vibe from tracks. Mixing afropop, 80s, 90s, up tempo sounds, Drake's new album seem like it would have fit between Take Care and Nothing was the Same as apposed to a true Successor. While some tracks give creative us "Okay Drake you got me" moments, its just few and far. Tracks to listen in on: 9, U With Me, Weston Road Flows, Views, and the song I can repeat right now most would say its something straight out of 808's and Heartbreak is Feel No Ways. Is it worth the Buy? Maybe, considering the amount of content offered. However, quality is always better than quantity.… Expand
  52. ani_iyengar03
    Apr 30, 2016
    10
    This is one of those albums that will grow on most people after a few listens. Lyrically, it isn't too much different from his other projects, but he uses many different flows and sounds to get the same ideas across. He's still the greatest artist in hip hop and anything he touches becomes gold.
  53. bernisphere
    Apr 30, 2016
    7
    The album is significantly good. However, some tracks are too large with too instrumental. And the album, in my view, is not to represent hip hop Toronto ...
  54. Brian8781
    Apr 30, 2016
    0
    Overall this album is really boring and shows no growth what so ever from Drake. He's to scared to take risks and it feels like another redundant Drake album that we haven't heard before.
  55. m3n3l1k
    Apr 30, 2016
    10
    A very strong album. Softer than WATTBA and IYARTITL, but Drake's vocals are showcased. Drake is creating his own genre. I would recommend this to all my Drake fans and all fans of dope music.
  56. Matthew45
    Apr 30, 2016
    1
    Decent Production. Bad Songwriting. = Overall underwhelming and disappointing album. Quantity over quality for sure is the mantra of this album. Pablo continues to hold the album of the year crown. One Dance is the best song of album
  57. KendrickFan94
    Apr 30, 2016
    5
    Noah '40' Shebib is a fantastic producer, but he was faced with an impossible task here in making this project interesting from start to finish. The subject matter was classic Drake, with boasts of being on top and laments of relationships gone wrong and friendships turned sour. It was all surface level, with no great detail of any of these stories offered to keep the listener interested.Noah '40' Shebib is a fantastic producer, but he was faced with an impossible task here in making this project interesting from start to finish. The subject matter was classic Drake, with boasts of being on top and laments of relationships gone wrong and friendships turned sour. It was all surface level, with no great detail of any of these stories offered to keep the listener interested. Similar ground was covered to a superior standard on Take Care & NWTS. It continues to baffle me how Drake is so popular. His songs are beginning to blur together at this point- identical tempos and subject matter & uncreative, meandering flows sang with the same puppy dog inflection. It's all getting very boring now. Drake is due a major reinvention as an artist (subject matter, production, flows, ANYTHING) if he wants to go down with the greats and I'm very disappointed it didn't come close to fruition on this album. It was all one long interlude with not much happening, lots of filler, forgettable features and an impressive production style that all the same grew very tiresome due to a lack of variation over what was a way overlong album. I have no doubt the masses will eat this up but that is more of a sad indictment of the fickle nature of music 'fans' rather than an appraisal of Drake's talent behind a mic, which is exposed as no more than average album-by-album.… Expand
  58. Rolioturno
    Apr 30, 2016
    10
    All the people who liked Take Care are bound to like at least 5 tracks from this album min. This album is pure nostalgia, it's laid back, rowdy and just Drake at his best in his own genre. I see a lot of people giving it a 0 yet still mentioning that this album has some good songs. Wtf?! I f**k with this album, there are 12 songs from the 20 which i adore. The rest is good but not reallyAll the people who liked Take Care are bound to like at least 5 tracks from this album min. This album is pure nostalgia, it's laid back, rowdy and just Drake at his best in his own genre. I see a lot of people giving it a 0 yet still mentioning that this album has some good songs. Wtf?! I f**k with this album, there are 12 songs from the 20 which i adore. The rest is good but not really my style. But "not really my style" doesn't mean that other people won't enjoy it. With that being said, Drake's album has something for various people with various tastes. Some new beats, old sounds, blend in very well. Well done drake.… Expand
  59. Banterman1
    Apr 30, 2016
    8
    Different, but very good. Some amazing songs, only thing would make it better is if there were
    more features and maybe one or two more rap/banger songs!
  60. ahmedimran
    Apr 30, 2016
    4
    Only good songs on the album are One Dance and Too Good. Could have been better with more relevant features. Probably one with Nicki Minaj? It does not beat his previous efforts.
  61. geedup
    Apr 30, 2016
    4
    This n*gga is not for me. I don't want to hate, just sayin' I don't like this **** I mean, all the falsetto and soft beats....ain't hip hop. 20 songs and all have this n*gga singing falsetto. I mean, you have Pimp c on the album and even that track is WEAK. Who is ridin' listening to this album? Girls and fakes, I could see. But this ain't for me and I ain't buyin'.
  62. popcornnsprite
    Apr 30, 2016
    5
    The album is everything I didn't want it to be. I was very excited for the release but found it to be quite disappointing. Drake has completely embraced his label as a popstar and in doing so has released a 'pop rap' album. He sounds like he's singing for the sake of it and the diversity of the songs suffers as a result. It's uninspired lyrically and the subject matter is almost identicalThe album is everything I didn't want it to be. I was very excited for the release but found it to be quite disappointing. Drake has completely embraced his label as a popstar and in doing so has released a 'pop rap' album. He sounds like he's singing for the sake of it and the diversity of the songs suffers as a result. It's uninspired lyrically and the subject matter is almost identical on every track. A album that has played it too safe compared to the risks taken in NWTS and IYRTITL.… Expand
  63. AlbumReviewz
    Apr 30, 2016
    0
    If there's one phrase that could sum this album up it would be; lack of growth. This album is boring, the R&B which dominates the album lacks any sort of excitement, the rap lacks any lyricism and is the same flow you'd expect to hear. For being the "top of the game" you'd expect this album to be groundbreaking, to bring growth, to set a new standard for others to follow. But this albumIf there's one phrase that could sum this album up it would be; lack of growth. This album is boring, the R&B which dominates the album lacks any sort of excitement, the rap lacks any lyricism and is the same flow you'd expect to hear. For being the "top of the game" you'd expect this album to be groundbreaking, to bring growth, to set a new standard for others to follow. But this album just brings all the different drakes we've heard and puts them in an underwhelming yawn of an album.… Expand
  64. ice-cold
    Apr 30, 2016
    7
    although there is a definite feel of the nature of a sequel to other projects in this one, drake manage to not only stay in his plane, but perfect the music that he has created. The producers did a stellar job on the instrumentals, he has pushed past his comfort zone and gone off to other genres (such as caribbean based genres and afro-pop) that leaves listeners feeling like they canalthough there is a definite feel of the nature of a sequel to other projects in this one, drake manage to not only stay in his plane, but perfect the music that he has created. The producers did a stellar job on the instrumentals, he has pushed past his comfort zone and gone off to other genres (such as caribbean based genres and afro-pop) that leaves listeners feeling like they can relate to his music, as well as vibe to it the way they know how to. Overall this is the ultimate drake; a mix of old and new, but with a little more spice.… Expand
  65. Sukhvirlam12
    Apr 29, 2016
    1
    Decent Production. Bad Songwriting. = Overall underwhelming and disappointing album. Quantity over quality for sure is the mantra of this album. Pablo continues to hold the album of the year crown.
  66. AlbumReviewer
    Apr 29, 2016
    3
    Okay, for all of you who think I'm just hating on Drake & thinks that Meek Mill totally won that battle (which he didn't), I actually like Drake. I used to have a distaste for him, then he released a great album (If Your Reading This, It's Too Late) and Mixtape (What a Time To Be Alive). Hell, I even liked Take Care. Summer Sixteen was a great single I thought. This is criticism based on aOkay, for all of you who think I'm just hating on Drake & thinks that Meek Mill totally won that battle (which he didn't), I actually like Drake. I used to have a distaste for him, then he released a great album (If Your Reading This, It's Too Late) and Mixtape (What a Time To Be Alive). Hell, I even liked Take Care. Summer Sixteen was a great single I thought. This is criticism based on a artistic perspective, not a hater perspective.

    How are the singles on this thing. First, Pop Style doesn't have the Throne on here, which I thought on that track they were a wasted opportunity on there, so, that's alright. One Dance is EASILY, one of the WORST songs I've heard this year so far. I hoped this stayed off here, but, it's here and I am mad. Faithful is the same, a good track, Pimp C is good on it. I don't hate it. I do hate how Hotline Bling is on here. SERIOUSLY, IT MAKES NO SENSE LYRICALLY AND IT MAKES ME WANT TO FALL ASLEEP! Same goes for the album. I never wanted Thank Me Later Drake again. But we got him, and it's WORSE than that album. He's only rapping on about 5-6 tracks, where we got the If Your Reading This Drake. In fact, I did like a few of his singing tracks, like Faithful, Weston Road Flows, and Controlla. I did also like 9, Hype, With You, Grammys, Childs Play, and Views. That's it for highlights. I'm fine with slow moving Hip-Hop, if it's done well. Here, it's not, no, not at all. If you only actually LOVE 2-20 tracks (Weston Road Flows and Views) you didn't do something right drake. The beat work is mediocre, the lyrics are sloppy, Drake's story isn't interesting, the features are average, and it's way too long (which doesn't help it being slow moving). Why didn't I give it a 1 or a light 2? Well, I enjoyed 9 tracks, but only came out with 2 that i legit will enjoy for a long time. If he put Summer 16 on here, he would've came out with half i enjoyed and 3 i loved. In fact, remove One Dance, Too Good, Summers Over (the non sensical interlude). redemption, Hotline Bling, U With Me?, Feel No Ways, and Still Here. Put a Summer Sixteen and a few actually good tracks that have not been released yet, you can cut the track list down 1/4 and a 1/2 AND have a good album. As of now though, this is his WORST album yet. Sad to give this a....

    3/10    … Expand
  67. marcelinopao
    Apr 29, 2016
    0
    Esperava muito mais. Acho que com tantas expectativas acabei me frustando com um álbum tão fraco.

    espero gostar com o tempo, mas até o momento não me desceu
  68. paulboy
    Apr 29, 2016
    5
    Not his best. In fact, If You're Reading This It's Too Late and Take Care are more interesting listens than this. The die hard drake fans will enjoy, but it won't be a big album for the casual fan.
  69. FightDaGudFight
    Apr 29, 2016
    6
    This album was absolutely TERRIBLE. It's disgustingly trash. This album apparently had years of hype and it failed to live up to even 1% of it. This was supposed to be Drake's greatest album yet. Instead of that it was just a messy album filled with different sounds that were mediocre in themselves. As far as rapping goes he struggles to lift off the concrete and soar in the sky likeThis album was absolutely TERRIBLE. It's disgustingly trash. This album apparently had years of hype and it failed to live up to even 1% of it. This was supposed to be Drake's greatest album yet. Instead of that it was just a messy album filled with different sounds that were mediocre in themselves. As far as rapping goes he struggles to lift off the concrete and soar in the sky like someone of his caliber should. I could find soundcloud rappers who rap better than him. His flow is always on point though. The production on this album is interesting and amazing as well. Unfortunately the main thing that drags this album down is it's inability to live up to the years of hype, and his soul sapping boring flow, the struggle bars, and lack of any rapping talent past his flow and aggressiveness.

    Now I see why you're done with the Hype Drake, and now I am too. 3/5    … Expand
  70. TheBoy6
    Apr 29, 2016
    7
    liked it but the tracklist could've been short, i already cut off Hotline Bling and Grammys 'cause Future is a **** rapper
    My fave track is With You, pnd & Drake always creating bops
  71. nzyeezy
    Apr 29, 2016
    5
    A very mediocre effort, something everyone should be used to from drake. album is bloated and lacks cohesion. a lot of cringe worthy bars and weak flows. being unchallenged as the biggest name in rap really hasn't helped him
  72. collegedropout
    Apr 29, 2016
    5
    The track list for this album initially put me off, because for me personally, 20 songs is a lot for an album. When it did come to the time to listen to it, by the 6th track i felt like it was dragging. I read some of his quotes and understood the theme he was going for but still thought too many tracks were included. I listened to the album a couple times over and maybe enjoyed 5 songs inThe track list for this album initially put me off, because for me personally, 20 songs is a lot for an album. When it did come to the time to listen to it, by the 6th track i felt like it was dragging. I read some of his quotes and understood the theme he was going for but still thought too many tracks were included. I listened to the album a couple times over and maybe enjoyed 5 songs in total (maybe 6 if he would've left Popcaan on Controlla). The production was great at some points but the album felt incohesive as a whole and honestly didn't live up to the hype. For someone who is undoubtedly one of the biggest rappers out right now the album felt safe and doesn't show much growth. u with me, feel no ways, with you, summers over interlude and fire & desire are some of highest points of his album along with the production.… Expand
  73. Moodmuzik
    Apr 29, 2016
    0
    you would think an album called views from the 6 (og title) would have a tight concept about where this **** is from...tales about how the city made him who he is today...but just going thru these songs and thinking back to previous albums....the main topics dude ever touches are past relationships and **** about his boys that he grew up with or close friends...I have not one **** clue howyou would think an album called views from the 6 (og title) would have a tight concept about where this **** is from...tales about how the city made him who he is today...but just going thru these songs and thinking back to previous albums....the main topics dude ever touches are past relationships and **** about his boys that he grew up with or close friends...I have not one **** clue how "the 6" influenced this ****s childhood to make him the man he is today.....I literally thought this was the route the album was going but instead it's another ok album with off-key singing about a **** that he wanted (or had) that got saved by auto tune and depressed flows about nothing I could give a **** about...you can tell this **** lived a somewhat sheltered life or it was boring as **** where he lived....you can't be this predictable with your music beloved...

    I'm not asking for street tales either...we all know that's not his steez...but good lord...I could give one of my fav. rappers the title "views from the 6" as a concept and say go to work and I would be expecting some crazy creative **** about toronto, growing up, influences, the ups n downs....music that make go :wow: this **** is a problem....I've honestly never felt that way about any of this ****s music...it just don't resonate with me like that. I just knew this **** was gonna be lackluster because I just knew that title was just what it was...a title, he doesnt have that "gift" to craft the **** I expect from "one of the best rappers in the game" type ****s...    … Expand
  74. TheTruthSpeaks
    Apr 29, 2016
    3
    Even for those who enjoy this album.. its not a 10. So please don't take any 10/10 review seriously. These are Drake stans trying to make themselves like an incredibly mediocre album. They think by getting a high rating other people will magically agree that its good. This is not a good album. The singing portion lacks any form of catchy melody, his attempts at "new flows" are bad andEven for those who enjoy this album.. its not a 10. So please don't take any 10/10 review seriously. These are Drake stans trying to make themselves like an incredibly mediocre album. They think by getting a high rating other people will magically agree that its good. This is not a good album. The singing portion lacks any form of catchy melody, his attempts at "new flows" are bad and otherwise he brings nothing new to the table. With new talents like Tory Lanez and Bryson Tiller it was really foolish to release a primarily singing album when he can't really sing. The lyricism is non-existent and hes basically saying the same stuff he always has but he lacks the flair he had in the past. Overall I'm really disappointed. Go refresh yourself by looking at the Take Care trackless.. quickly you remember how memorable they were. None of the songs on Views will resonate with you the way those did.… Expand
  75. massicio
    Apr 29, 2016
    5
    After 3 full listens: Favorite song is U With Me. Theres some parts in some songs that stick out to me but theres not really any songs as a whole that stick out. The singing sounds a bit forced and is kinda boring and the lyrics are really lacking. He says a lot of the same stuff but without the flare.
  76. ANF4Side
    Apr 29, 2016
    9
    Drake done did it again with VIEWS. His songwriting went to another level and his vocals (rapping and singing) were on point. His flows continue to improve a lot. My favorite part of VIEWS was easily its cohesiveness. For a 20 Track project, it flowed extremely well and immediately set the tone for what was next. As a huge and long time Drake fan, I went into listening to VIEWS with a openDrake done did it again with VIEWS. His songwriting went to another level and his vocals (rapping and singing) were on point. His flows continue to improve a lot. My favorite part of VIEWS was easily its cohesiveness. For a 20 Track project, it flowed extremely well and immediately set the tone for what was next. As a huge and long time Drake fan, I went into listening to VIEWS with a open mind and just knowing there's a ton of directions, they could have gone in. BUT I'll say this though: You will enjoy this project if you go into it, open minded and not with any expectations. Those that will or expect a certain sound, will probably be disappointed. Just be open to the project and react accordingly! But to cap this off, Drake did a great job with VIEWS and once again showed off his tremendous talent...… Expand
  77. kudoes
    Apr 29, 2016
    10
    People will dislike this because it isn't the usual "Trap" Drake that he's been for the past year. That's honestly a good thing though. With Drake returning to his SFG/Take Care roots he's at his best.
  78. BrandonTrotter
    Apr 29, 2016
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The production on the album was great and Drake came with punch lines that were memorable thought this was a very entertaining album. He should of left Pop Style how it was instead of the solo version.
    Best Songs - 9, U With Me?, Feel No Ways,Hype, Weston Road Flows, With You, Faithful, Still Here, Controlla, One Dance, Grammys, Childs Play, Pop Style, Summers Over Interlude, Views, Hotline Bling.    … Expand
  79. brend
    Apr 29, 2016
    3
    IYRTITL is my favourite of Drake's projects and I loved Hotline Bling so I was really looking forward to this but unfortunately I'm really disappointed. This album is a bloated, half-assed snoozefest. Future's verse on Grammys is straight up one of the worst verses on any track that I've heard all year. Hotline Bling is still great, but other than that, Pop Style and a couple tracks nearIYRTITL is my favourite of Drake's projects and I loved Hotline Bling so I was really looking forward to this but unfortunately I'm really disappointed. This album is a bloated, half-assed snoozefest. Future's verse on Grammys is straight up one of the worst verses on any track that I've heard all year. Hotline Bling is still great, but other than that, Pop Style and a couple tracks near the beginning of the album, there is nothing here that is worth revisiting. I'm really not a fan of this recent trend in hip hop where the artists will just release a ton of songs on an album and totally disregard any kind of quality control; it leads to this, which is an album consisting primarily of a few good singles and a bunch of b-sides. If he could've cut this down to like 9 or 10 tracks I think it might have actually been decent but this is not worth 70+ minutes of anyone's time. 3/10… Expand
  80. Krismas
    Apr 29, 2016
    10
    Definitely one of the best works Drake has put out. The album is so diverse as Drake incorporates a multitude of genres and the best part is that he succeeds in switching his flows from time to time. The more I listen to it, the more the album grows on me. Wasn't a big fan of the intro but after listening to it about 6 times, it's one of my favourite tracks on the album. I'll have thisDefinitely one of the best works Drake has put out. The album is so diverse as Drake incorporates a multitude of genres and the best part is that he succeeds in switching his flows from time to time. The more I listen to it, the more the album grows on me. Wasn't a big fan of the intro but after listening to it about 6 times, it's one of my favourite tracks on the album. I'll have this album on repeat all summer sixteen.… Expand
  81. Knicksfan8
    Apr 29, 2016
    10
    This album is everything I wanted it to be. Nice production, lyrical and has some R&B in it. Nice job Drizzy! This reminds me of Take Care, it has that same vibe I love it!!
  82. ApprovedReview
    Apr 29, 2016
    10
    After listening to the album 5 times I can say that I rate it an excellent 9/10. I decided to put it in at 10/10 to combat the wave of extreme and undeserved hate I am seeing. Anyways, Drake delivers his more adventurous album yet on Views with imaginative production, tight and cohesive story lines and introspective bars. With Drake, there will always be controversy as he does not make itAfter listening to the album 5 times I can say that I rate it an excellent 9/10. I decided to put it in at 10/10 to combat the wave of extreme and undeserved hate I am seeing. Anyways, Drake delivers his more adventurous album yet on Views with imaginative production, tight and cohesive story lines and introspective bars. With Drake, there will always be controversy as he does not make it easy to fit him into a category musically. On this album he mixes Rap, R&B, and Carribean influenced music to create a body of work that is strong individually and unique. The songs (like every album) need to be listened to more than once and in the order intended by the artist - after doing so, I can say that I appreciate an artist that can present music that is TRUTHFUL to his personal experience. To some others, the wave of 'concept' albums that have no basis on the actual artist are exciting. I am personally moved by music that I know is connected to the life and experiences of the artist, this is the albums's biggest achievement. For those that liked Take Care, Views is a matured and sophisticated version. Enjoy!… Expand
  83. kxng
    Apr 29, 2016
    8
    "Views" has some amazing records, songs like "U With Me?", "Weston Road Flows", "9", "Views" and a few others could be among some of Drake's best work to date. Each song could stand out on its own, you get a little "So Far Gone" Drake, a little "Take Care" Aubrey and even a little "If You're Reading This It's Too Late" Drizzy on here but also new sounds from Drake like "With You" featuring"Views" has some amazing records, songs like "U With Me?", "Weston Road Flows", "9", "Views" and a few others could be among some of Drake's best work to date. Each song could stand out on its own, you get a little "So Far Gone" Drake, a little "Take Care" Aubrey and even a little "If You're Reading This It's Too Late" Drizzy on here but also new sounds from Drake like "With You" featuring PND & "One Dance" & "Controlla". While I love most of the records on here, I have to give it a 9 due to it being a few too many songs. 20 songs takes away from the overall feel and movement of the project as a whole, but there isn't much negatives here. Only song I can really say I don't care for is "Too Good" featuring Rihanna. Very solid record from Drake with Views, just wish he cut a little out. Light 9 out of 10 for me.… Expand
  84. luisscruza
    Apr 29, 2016
    10
    Coming from a big Drake fan, I loved the album. His singing and vocals have improved a lot, I think that Drake and 40 made a great work here. As for the part that everyone was expecting a rap album, Drake has said several times that even though he is a rapper, and has been know for his rap skills, he likes and enjoys singing. Good to know that the 2-year wait is finally over and I'm ableComing from a big Drake fan, I loved the album. His singing and vocals have improved a lot, I think that Drake and 40 made a great work here. As for the part that everyone was expecting a rap album, Drake has said several times that even though he is a rapper, and has been know for his rap skills, he likes and enjoys singing. Good to know that the 2-year wait is finally over and I'm able to have this album on repeat. :)… Collapse
  85. kpolinsky17
    Apr 29, 2016
    9
    This album is incredible from start to finish. It's a perfect combination of production, slow jams and straight up bars. I think he's finally perfected his sound.
  86. wcrosher
    Apr 29, 2016
    6
    While a little slower than I would have liked, Drake continues to show his dominance with this smooth, undeniably catchy album. Views has excellent production, a great mood and rhythm, and some genuinely great songs. The more I listen to the album, the more I enjoy it, just don't go in expecting straight bangers.
  87. Samdaman
    Apr 29, 2016
    9
    Its nice to have a change to drakes music. A lot more of a chill album like his previous ones (Nothing Was the Same, Take Care). Not necessarily for everyone but if you are down for a chill album to lay back and smoke a J to this album does the job. Very chill and very smooth with great flow. I was a fan of Drake until he sounded starting generic with what a time to be alive but i can sayIts nice to have a change to drakes music. A lot more of a chill album like his previous ones (Nothing Was the Same, Take Care). Not necessarily for everyone but if you are down for a chill album to lay back and smoke a J to this album does the job. Very chill and very smooth with great flow. I was a fan of Drake until he sounded starting generic with what a time to be alive but i can say I am a proud fan again.… Expand
  88. livingroomflow
    Apr 29, 2016
    0
    Congrats Drake. Just when I thought your newer music couldn't get any worse you dumped this load of steaming hot garbage. Probably the worst album of the year so far, the flow in the songs is messy and really doesn't leave me wanting to come back to listen again. To be fairly honest it makes me want to stab myself.
  89. dinology
    Apr 29, 2016
    6
    Honest to god,this album is actually darn solid. Just didn't live up to its immense-we're-talking-one-of-the-largest-of-the-decade level of hype that's all.
  90. BrizzyBailey
    Apr 29, 2016
    8
    After 4 listens, this album was very cohesive. Standout tracks include Feel No Ways, With You (feat. Partynextdoor), among many others. Overall the production works very well with Drake's most honest album since Take Care.
  91. Youngmetro
    Apr 29, 2016
    4
    I was very disappointed i expected so much more, Drake barley raps on this. The sound is all over the place one second its rap ,than r n b, then reggie it just comes of as unfinished. Additionally this has the most mediocre tracks out of any drake project
  92. dex332
    Apr 29, 2016
    0
    Drake goes WAY to safe on this on. This album literally lulled me to sleep. Nothing new or exciting on this album. If you are looking for bangers similar to the ones on "If You Are Reading this It's Too Late" you will not find them here.
  93. dawgy2fly
    Apr 29, 2016
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Just general Drake. Nothing new or exciting, didn't live up to the hype considering he's 'the biggest/best rapper of our generation'. I mean its quite sad that arguably the best song is something that we've heard and has peaked already. Need more from him but i guess it is what it is.… Expand
  94. drumattic
    Apr 29, 2016
    6
    With a couple pf listens through the album, it's safe to say it did not live up to the hype but there was no way of living up to the hype it was getting. Drake played it very safe with this album, adding no creativity. It's still a decent album, it's not bad enough to wake up the hypnotized fans of Drake who worship him as a god. The hype for this album was so overboard, I feel theWith a couple pf listens through the album, it's safe to say it did not live up to the hype but there was no way of living up to the hype it was getting. Drake played it very safe with this album, adding no creativity. It's still a decent album, it's not bad enough to wake up the hypnotized fans of Drake who worship him as a god. The hype for this album was so overboard, I feel the surprise release mix tape from a year ago "If You're Reading This It's Too Late" was better.… Expand
  95. Criticjournales
    Apr 29, 2016
    0
    Did not live up to the hype of the apple promotion. Disshoveled and out of place tracks, songs that could have been from his old albums no clear path or creative meaning, gotta say as a drake fan this is one of his worst album. I hope he learns from this mistake in the future and evolves
  96. Godstereo
    Apr 29, 2016
    6
    I think Drake as an Artist is Dope and is very smart with his moves. Every time Drake has released a project whether an Album or surprise Mix-tape he has elevated the game. And each time there was a consistent progression in style and sound.
    On first listen, Views it did not give me an overwhelming feeling one way or the other. But to be honest neither did some other really good albums    I think Drake as an Artist is Dope and is very smart with his moves. Every time Drake has released a project whether an Album or surprise Mix-tape he has elevated the game. And each time there was a consistent progression in style and sound.
    On first listen, Views it did not give me an overwhelming feeling one way or the other. But to be honest neither did some other really good albums that have stood the test of time, so It will probably grow on me. But its disappointing to see an Artist at the apex of his career just re-package the same thing he just gave us. Overall, Views is a commercially 'safe' album.
    My brother and I had a similar conversation when Rihanna released 'Work' which I was luke warm on when it came out but then found myself singing it like a rash I couldn't get rid of. Now its one of my favorite songs from her. But I don't know if that's the kind of full Album I want from an Artist who is the Biggest Rap Star on the Planet. 'Worst Behavior' was one of the edgiest records I'd heard in years and 'hotline Bling' was f*cking Brilliant. Drake is Smart, as a fan of his music I just hope he continues to be edgy.
    In the 80's, Superstar Eddie Murphy at the top of his Game was asked why he doesn't do stand up anymore and his answer was: "it's hard to be funny when your writing jokes on a $80,000 Oak Desk". Maybe the same goes for making a rap album when your View is from the back of a Rolls Royce Wraith.    … Expand
  97. BibiHuffPo
    Apr 29, 2016
    0
    No clear direction and atleast 14 of the songs sounded like fillers he just threw in. I cannot stress how repetitive this album is, from the content to the lack of direction. Very messy and slight boring at times. No exciting factor. I have to say the hype for this album was merely hype and the album didnt live up to the hype.
  98. MusicalTherapy
    Apr 29, 2016
    5
    Decent album overall, but it always was going to be with the quality of producers and creatives Drake surrounds himself with. Did not attempt to push the boundaries in any way or experiment with any new sounds, his discography is beginning to look like a collection of sequels to one another as opposed to stand alone projects. He will always have recognition in the industry due toDecent album overall, but it always was going to be with the quality of producers and creatives Drake surrounds himself with. Did not attempt to push the boundaries in any way or experiment with any new sounds, his discography is beginning to look like a collection of sequels to one another as opposed to stand alone projects. He will always have recognition in the industry due to commercial success, but his legacy will undoubtedly be tainted if he is unable to adapt to and create new trends.… Expand
  99. Rashida
    Apr 29, 2016
    0
    I've listened to all the songs and none of them stood out. Infact it sounds like most of his previous albums. No evolving and shallow lyrics. No direction and no creativity. Have to say Im very disappointed
  100. Jctwob
    Apr 29, 2016
    10
    As someone who has been listening to Drake since the Comeback Season era I feel like Views is the culmination of Drake. After hearing What A Time To Be Alive and some of the loose songs he released last year (lookin at you "Right Hand") I was nervous for this album. I wanted the album Drake back, particularly the more mature one we got with Take Care and Nothing Was The Same. And I believeAs someone who has been listening to Drake since the Comeback Season era I feel like Views is the culmination of Drake. After hearing What A Time To Be Alive and some of the loose songs he released last year (lookin at you "Right Hand") I was nervous for this album. I wanted the album Drake back, particularly the more mature one we got with Take Care and Nothing Was The Same. And I believe he definitely came through on that with Views.… 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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