Scorpion
by Drake
Metascore
67

Generally favorable reviews - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 26
  3. Negative: 1 out of 26
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  1. Tiny Mix Tapes
    Jul 3, 2018
    30
    Drake offers little here that does not retread the sonic and narrative territory of his previous work.

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#15 Most Discussed Album of 2018
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#9 Most Shared Album of 2018

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3.9

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 646 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 158 out of 646
  2. Mixed: 173 out of 646
  3. Negative: 315 out of 646
  1. Kashi99
    Jun 30, 2018
    10
    This is a streaming era album, and this album is good at what it does- provide a song for every mood, and act as an entry to the two sides ofThis is a streaming era album, and this album is good at what it does- provide a song for every mood, and act as an entry to the two sides of Drake- the braggadocios 6 God side, and the brooding reminiscer side.… Full Review »
  2. TimW001
    Jun 29, 2018
    5
    Boy band style of hip hop. Light and vapid fluff style music that is meant to appeal to the largest audience. It sounds generic and nothingBoy band style of hip hop. Light and vapid fluff style music that is meant to appeal to the largest audience. It sounds generic and nothing about this is ground breaking or interesting. But as a typical Drake album it has a few good select songs such as Nice for What, Sandra's Rose, and Emotionless. Album as a whole is worth skipping.… Full Review »
  3. Wael
    Jun 30, 2018
    2
    The fifth studio album from Drake suffers from so many problems that it's hard to listen to it entirely without losing interest, rolling yourThe fifth studio album from Drake suffers from so many problems that it's hard to listen to it entirely without losing interest, rolling your eyes, or even dozing off a little bit. 'Scorpion' is in no way a step-up from his last effort 'Views', and it comes off as too long (90 minutes, that is), comprising two discs, one that is all Rap and another that is R&B (the former being much better than the latter) ; I however still don't understand the decision to make it this way and this long. Even though Drake opens up about his private life and raps about relatable matters ("Emotionless" has the best lyrics on the record), he is very repetitive over the course of the first 12 tracks, and sounds very monotonous and bored with his own spitting. And even though Drake has a lot of past beautiful R&B songs (even a whole record, "Nothing Was The Same"), none of the tracks on the second part even comes close to the greatness of "Hold On, We're Going Home" or any track on 'Take Care' (the closest thing to decent is the Nicki Minaj sample on "That's How You Feel").
    It's a shame that one of the most anticipated albums of the year turned out to be such a dull and uninteresting ride.    … Full Review »
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