VIEWS
by Drake
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  1. 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. :)… Expand
  2. 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.
  3. 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
  4. draediamond
    Apr 9, 2018
    5
    Perfect way to describe this album? Not bad but definitely not good........
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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.
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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.
  18. 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
  19. 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.
  20. 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
  21. 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.
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. 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
  26. 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.
  27. 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
  28. 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
  29. 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
  30. 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
  31. 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
  32. 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
  33. 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.
  34. 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.
  35. 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
  36. 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
  37. 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.
  38. 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.
  39. 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
  40. 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.
  41. 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
  42. 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
  43. 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."
  44. 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.
  45. 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.
  46. 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
  47. 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.
  48. 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
  49. 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
  50. 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.
  51. 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.
  52. 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
  53. 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.
  54. 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'.
  55. 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.
  56. 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
  57. 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
  58. 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
  59. 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
  60. 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
  61. 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
  62. chidime
    Apr 29, 2016
    4
    Not a very good album all things considered. The album sounds like a mixture of all his past albums. You can hear Take Care, Nothing Was the Same and IYARTITL/WATTBA on various tracks on the album. It just get boring since you have heard these exact tracks before. His lyrics are the same no lie. He is saying exactly the same things we have heard from him on previous tracks/albums. NoNot a very good album all things considered. The album sounds like a mixture of all his past albums. You can hear Take Care, Nothing Was the Same and IYARTITL/WATTBA on various tracks on the album. It just get boring since you have heard these exact tracks before. His lyrics are the same no lie. He is saying exactly the same things we have heard from him on previous tracks/albums. No progression whatsoever. The only new sound we get on this album is the afro-pop inspired sound (on just 2/3 tracks). If he had made an album based on that sound, this album would have been killer since the tracks with that sound are the best on the album (One Dance, Hotline Bling, Too Good). Many of the tracks sound like something any rap artist of nowadays would make, which is a very bad thing to say about anyone, least of all Drake. Drake needs to step up to the plate and explore within his soul to create a masterpiece, not this. 6/10… Expand
  63. 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
  64. 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.
  65. 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 !!!!!
  66. 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
  67. 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
  68. 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.
  69. 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
  70. 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
  71. 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
  72. 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
  73. 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.
  74. 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
  75. 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 !
  76. 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
  77. 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..
  78. 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
  79. 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
  80. abcdszn
    Apr 29, 2016
    10
    This album is unbelievable, it has everything. From an ''artistic'' point of view, everything is so cohesive. Even though all tracks have their own strong identity. From a technical point of view, I'm an audio engineer and I never heard something so well mixed and mastered of my life... It's all so perfect, everything hits perfectly, all the elements are CLEAR and smooth at the same time.This album is unbelievable, it has everything. From an ''artistic'' point of view, everything is so cohesive. Even though all tracks have their own strong identity. From a technical point of view, I'm an audio engineer and I never heard something so well mixed and mastered of my life... It's all so perfect, everything hits perfectly, all the elements are CLEAR and smooth at the same time. Lot of different colours, nuances and it's full of little secrets that you'll discover trough the time. It really is a masterpiece.… Expand
  81. nasmaraj
    Apr 29, 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.
  82. 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.
  83. 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
  84. ballspause
    Apr 29, 2016
    2
    Really disappointing in my opinion. I have enjoyed Drakes music in the past but this album is just very boring to listen to in my opinion and just sounds so similar to his other work. Needs new direction a new sound a new style; just something to switch it up.
  85. 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
  86. 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
  87. 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.
  88. 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
  89. musikman91307
    Apr 29, 2016
    9
    Drake and his producers in top form. Loving the album as a whole, captivating and complex productions with Drake doing this thing on em effortlessly and having fun at the same time. Every one of his features delivered too. Views only has a few big guest names like Future and Rihanna but they have great chemistry with him musically ("Grammys" is going to be a summer banger like Jump Man).Drake and his producers in top form. Loving the album as a whole, captivating and complex productions with Drake doing this thing on em effortlessly and having fun at the same time. Every one of his features delivered too. Views only has a few big guest names like Future and Rihanna but they have great chemistry with him musically ("Grammys" is going to be a summer banger like Jump Man). There aren't many disses towards Meek or anyone he's made enemies with, but if you listen closely you'll find some hard subtle jabs on a few tracks like "Hype". I'm glad he didn't make those distractions the focus of the album though and made it more about his roots, his family and the city he represents. Overall, I think this is Drake's best and most cohesive sounding work to date; he's really found what makes him consistent and refined it to the maximum. Views definitely lives up to the hype and I think it will be seen by many as a classic album in the near future.… Expand
  90. LytonDevouz
    Apr 29, 2016
    1
    Overrated and repetetive album. All of drakes albums sound the same i have yet to see him evolve musically. Its always the same bridges and same redundant choruses. I have to say im disappointed
  91. 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
  92. 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
  93. 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
  94. 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
  95. 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
  96. lilgnzlo
    Apr 29, 2016
    10
    best drake album. noah "40" did an exelent work on prduction.

    this is a cmbination of all the drake stuff from previous albums, plus, some new styles ike the ones we see on controlla, too good or one dance. have some R&B stuff and of course great rap verses. If you like Drake from the beginning your mind will blown with this album. Drake consolidates his career with this, he is    best drake album. noah "40" did an exelent work on prduction.

    this is a cmbination of all the drake stuff from previous albums, plus, some new styles ike the ones we see on controlla, too good or one dance. have some R&B stuff and of course great rap verses.

    If you like Drake from the beginning your mind will blown with this album. Drake consolidates his career with this, he is clearly a grown artist and one of the most successful rapers of all time.    … Expand
  97. 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.
  98. 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.
  99. 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.
  100. 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
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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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