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4.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 274 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 99 out of 274
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  1. Jun 17, 2022
    10
    The GOAT returns with a left-field classic. Gets better with every listen. Polarizing but will eventually get its credit like 808s.
  2. Jun 18, 2022
    10
    Quite a surprise of an album with a great vibe for the summer, nothing exceptional but I feel like this album will grow on a lot of people.
  3. Jun 18, 2022
    10
    Drake finally took some big risks and focused on one cohesive sound. On the last few projects, he was stuck in a routine of trying to please every type of fan he has, and he ended up with bloated, formulaic albums that tried to do too much at once. This time, he picked one lane (singing over dance music) and fully committed himself to it, pushing himself out of his usual formula. I neverDrake finally took some big risks and focused on one cohesive sound. On the last few projects, he was stuck in a routine of trying to please every type of fan he has, and he ended up with bloated, formulaic albums that tried to do too much at once. This time, he picked one lane (singing over dance music) and fully committed himself to it, pushing himself out of his usual formula. I never thought we’d get a cohesive 14-song album from Drake again—especially one with this much experimentation—and I’m very happy with the surprise. He finally stopped trying to appease all his fans Expand
  4. Jun 18, 2022
    10
    if u don’t understand the album, it wasn’t made for you, so damn good and well done
  5. Jun 17, 2022
    10
    It lived up to everything I expected from an experimental Dance/House Album
  6. Jun 17, 2022
    10
    … the goat i can’t even fathom the greatness we are witnessing. drake tapped into a new scene of music and these tracks will be mixed to death at every festival, club, etc… he really done it
  7. Jun 17, 2022
    10
    Drake's most different album so far. Nobody imagined that he would release an all-dance album. I loved that he stepped out of his comfort zone and delivered excellent productions.
  8. Jun 18, 2022
    10
    El MIDAS del pop anglosajon. Este tipo nació para esto entiendanlo yaaaa. Honestly prefiero el Drizzy versátil, incursionado en géneros nuevos, claramente es un álbum muy comercial lo reconozco. But afrobeat, danceHall, rap, pop, UK drill, reguetón, r&b and ..., con el respeto de todos Drake y Bad Bunny son el Google, el motor de arranque de música a nivel global . Mi humilde opiniónEl MIDAS del pop anglosajon. Este tipo nació para esto entiendanlo yaaaa. Honestly prefiero el Drizzy versátil, incursionado en géneros nuevos, claramente es un álbum muy comercial lo reconozco. But afrobeat, danceHall, rap, pop, UK drill, reguetón, r&b and ..., con el respeto de todos Drake y Bad Bunny son el Google, el motor de arranque de música a nivel global . Mi humilde opinión team DRIZZY. Hater HONESTLY, NEVERMIND... Expand
  9. Jun 17, 2022
    10
    This is one of the albums ever, it had production, it had lyrics, and it’s the first ever album to have over 1 lesbillion digital sales and streaming, this takes hiphop to while new level that even kendrick can’t top it, you only need this in your album collection or better ifnot or it will entirely ruined your album hype going around the corner #honestlynevermindsweep
  10. Jun 17, 2022
    10
    For an artist like Drake, who has perfected an album formula designed for chart domination and party ubiquity, this is a surprise album in every sense of the term.

    Largely a departure from rap, HN finds Drake crooning passionately over house beats, making for some of the most refreshing and interesting music of his record-breaking career. While it’s sure to divide his fans (and haters),
    For an artist like Drake, who has perfected an album formula designed for chart domination and party ubiquity, this is a surprise album in every sense of the term.

    Largely a departure from rap, HN finds Drake crooning passionately over house beats, making for some of the most refreshing and interesting music of his record-breaking career.

    While it’s sure to divide his fans (and haters), by veering from his strategy of trying to appease a electric mix of listeners Drake has produced a focused, challenging project that one suspects will age favourably. Highlights include Falling Back, Texts Go Green, Sticky, Massive, Ties That Bind, Overdrive, Liability and Jimmy Cooks.
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  11. Jun 17, 2022
    10
    A really different album from Drake here, but I do believe this is good… tracks to listen out for are “falling back”, “texts go green”, “massive” and “flights booked”
  12. Jun 17, 2022
    10
    album of the year + drake is a GOAT. falling back will win song of the year for sure
  13. Jun 17, 2022
    10
    its really a 6.5 but ratio yall cant calll it a 4.5 goofy ahh kids scary hours 3 is dropping so pipe down
  14. Jun 17, 2022
    10
    Um Esforço e um respeito as fãs sempre tentando trazer novidades e não indo ao óbvio, Mesmo com a carreira consagrada são poucos que se atrevem
  15. Jun 18, 2022
    10
    I really liked the vibe of the album. he fix the mistakes that he did in clb to give us this great album i think this is the best album in 2022
  16. Jun 20, 2022
    10
    I love albums where each song rolls into the next. Each song also tells a part of a simple story
  17. Jun 20, 2022
    10
    The best album from Drake, he really left his comfort zone with this project and he did incredible.
  18. Jun 21, 2022
    10
    Amazing songs on a different vibe by an amazing artist ! The goat is versatile.
  19. Jun 21, 2022
    10
    Genuinely a project that grows on you. Although I loved it from the beginning, the more I listened to it the better it was. I also had a lot of people
    That agreed with this. If you listen to it without expecting a hip-hop album, I think it gives you a better ear for it. A beautiful curve ball.
  20. Jun 25, 2022
    10
    The album is a refreshing change of paces from Drake as his prior project begun to feel safe without any true risk with experimentation. House music is rooted in Black culture dating back to Chicago and Detroit with pioneers such as Frankie Knuckles and Ron Hardy. Drake's take on House music is fun, light, and energetic.

    The overall album is his most cohesive since NWTS or Take Care.
    The album is a refreshing change of paces from Drake as his prior project begun to feel safe without any true risk with experimentation. House music is rooted in Black culture dating back to Chicago and Detroit with pioneers such as Frankie Knuckles and Ron Hardy. Drake's take on House music is fun, light, and energetic.

    The overall album is his most cohesive since NWTS or Take Care. In 5-years from now, it would be hard to not place this project in with his best bodies of work. 10/10 for a strong body of work that is completely out of Drake's comfort zone.
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  21. Jun 26, 2022
    10
    The melodies keep on playing on my head… can’t get enough of it.. album of the year for me
  22. Jun 17, 2022
    9
    Drake decided to wake up and give the gays everything they want. The first half of the album is pretty mid and 'Sticky' is probably the worst song I've ever listened to, but from 'Massive' onwards, it is a PERFECT album.
  23. Jun 18, 2022
    9
    It’s a House music album I enjoyed it, thought it was different from the last albums.
  24. Jun 21, 2022
    9
    Dear Americans, grow up and get hold of some vibes. Go to a beach, put this album on the speakers and start dancing.

    - A fellow European
  25. Jun 17, 2022
    9
    This is gonna be a underrated drake album I can already tell it cause it's reviews aren't good. It's a good recovery from clb
  26. Jun 21, 2022
    9
    o álbum trás melodias relaxantes e perfeitas, sem dúvidas um projeto muito bom! Drake representou perfeitamente o dance apesar de ser um artista de hip hop além de trazer bastante criatividade para as músicas, com transições bem colocadas e perfeitamente encaixadas. Só achei q a última música c o feat do 21 savage não deveria fazer parte do album por se diferenciar claramente do tema eo álbum trás melodias relaxantes e perfeitas, sem dúvidas um projeto muito bom! Drake representou perfeitamente o dance apesar de ser um artista de hip hop além de trazer bastante criatividade para as músicas, com transições bem colocadas e perfeitamente encaixadas. Só achei q a última música c o feat do 21 savage não deveria fazer parte do album por se diferenciar claramente do tema e estilo geral do EP, entretanto é uma ótima faixa! Expand
  27. Jun 21, 2022
    8
    Not always hitting where it should but ultimately refreshing and a welcome change to his musical palette
  28. Jun 17, 2022
    8
    I really liked the vibe of the album. it's a pretty good upgrade after that CLB disaster. obviously he's trying to get back to what he used to be; an innovative artist and I think it's working. there are some junk tracks again but just a few, overall it's good.
  29. Aug 5, 2023
    8
    Love it. Probably my favorite Drake album to date. It's not the "Drake you know and love" but that's not necessarily a bad thing. I think it's a refreshing change to that 808 heavy, R&B straddling sound that pervades every radio now days. It's up tempo and upbeat, yet emotionally heavy. The only track I didn't dig was the finale with 21 Savage. It sounds as expected.
  30. Jun 17, 2022
    8
    Praticamente um álbum solo, não se escorou em ninguém então um 8 pela coragem
Metascore
73

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

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