VIEWS
by Drake
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  1. 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.
  2. 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
  3. draediamond
    Apr 9, 2018
    5
    Perfect way to describe this album? Not bad but definitely not good........
  4. TeakBridge6671
    Jun 17, 2022
    6
    This album, even compared to Drake's previous and later work, left me somewhat underwhelmed, don't get me wrong it's not bad, however I would rank it down the bottom half of Drake's discography.
    Keep the family close, Hype, Pop Style, One Dance, Controlla, Fire & Desire, and Hotline Bling (Despite being overplayed, SEVERELY) are the tracks that I un-ironically enjoy
    But overall I still    This album, even compared to Drake's previous and later work, left me somewhat underwhelmed, don't get me wrong it's not bad, however I would rank it down the bottom half of Drake's discography.
    Keep the family close, Hype, Pop Style, One Dance, Controlla, Fire & Desire, and Hotline Bling (Despite being overplayed, SEVERELY) are the tracks that I un-ironically enjoy
    But overall I still think this album has a bunch of skips, despite sounding good to listen to.
    The lyrics on this album are somewhat questionable, to where you can take one line from any song, and it doesn't make any sense from a simple writing perspective, and there are some lines that haven't aged well in hindsight, considering that Drake is a father
    I can see people liking or hating the album simply because 'It's Drake.' but if you want something with more substance, I would recommend going back to Nothing Was The Same or If You're Reading This It's Too Late, or the tracks I pointed out up above    … Expand
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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.
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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.
  12. 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.
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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.
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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.
  22. 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.
  23. 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.
  24. 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.
  25. 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
  26. OleBone
    May 1, 2016
    5
    Dull, Tedious, Boring, Monotonous, Repetitious, Uneventful

    This album us a tiresome journey that you can't wait to be over even before it really starts.
  27. 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
  28. 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'.
  29. 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
  30. 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
  31. 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
  32. 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
  33. 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
  34. 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
  35. 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
  36. 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
  37. 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
  38. 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..
  39. 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
  40. 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
  41. kevjay
    Apr 30, 2016
    5
    Not a bad album, has a couple songs I really like. Most are very mediocre unfortunately. There was no growth at all from Drake, I find it hard to believe this took 2 years to make. Underwhelming and generic for the most part.
  42. ahmedimran
    Apr 30, 2016
    4
    Only good songs on the album are One Dance and Too Good. Could have been better with more relevant features. Probably one with Nicki Minaj? It does not beat his previous efforts.
  43. milomakromallis
    May 3, 2016
    6
    Drakes first chink in his, up till this point, well above average track record. His highest achievements up till this point have been IYRTITL, Take Care and effectively running rap for 5 years but this album was supposed to be his big definite victory. These classic moments have been non immediate and much debated with the general opinion for each release being that they're always at leastDrakes first chink in his, up till this point, well above average track record. His highest achievements up till this point have been IYRTITL, Take Care and effectively running rap for 5 years but this album was supposed to be his big definite victory. These classic moments have been non immediate and much debated with the general opinion for each release being that they're always at least good to great. This album should of squashed the murmurs but it more than any project he's released actually feels unimportant. The music is nothing we haven't heard before. The risk stands at zero. The interest level dips below even that when you realise most of the songs contents have already been created by drake, spiteful lovelorn, check, paranoid jabs at invisible enemies and countless weak lines without the irony...check. The overtly long tracklist has no justice to warrant its time, a good bulk of the songs are trashy quote on quote pop songs and a good deal of the rapping, is pocketed away, sprinkled not nearly enough. Save for Pop Style which is painstakingly dull even without the painstakingly dull 'The Throne' feature it once had and Grammys which exemplifies WATTBA's worst moments, feeling anything less like a collaboration, Future and Drakes parts sound like two entirely separate tracks, Drake's verse though short was good. The Pimp C featuring faithful feels incredibly lazy and the very definition of throwaway and yet here it is.

    Drake is the king of rap, for the first time he doesn't deserve it and it feels like he knows it too.    … Expand
  44. swagkonyjohnson
    May 12, 2016
    6
    Drake's new album Views might possibly be the weakest effort in his otherwise decent discography. Drake made an album that was incredibly SAFE; there were no creatives risks taken like he did on IYRTITL, where he limited his singing and rapped over some of his darkest production yet. On the contrary, on Views Drake resorts to mostly singing over PBR&B, dancehall, and other poppyDrake's new album Views might possibly be the weakest effort in his otherwise decent discography. Drake made an album that was incredibly SAFE; there were no creatives risks taken like he did on IYRTITL, where he limited his singing and rapped over some of his darkest production yet. On the contrary, on Views Drake resorts to mostly singing over PBR&B, dancehall, and other poppy mid-uptempo club beats, further increasing his pop appeal and mainstream reach but sacrificing quality that was found on his past projects. His crooning about trust issues can grow tiresome and boring over the course of 20 songs, and as a whole, other than on a couple tracks, his rapping is unremarkable and uninspiring.

    Best tracks: "Weston Road Flows", "Views"
    Worst track: "Pop Style"    … Expand
  45. Fakebytswift
    Jun 12, 2016
    5
    This just can't be considerated a rap album, this is actually a crossover of rap to pop. We can't just accept some songs like ''One Dance(feat. Wizkid & Kyla)'' or ''Too Good(feat. Rihanna)'' as rap songs! Drake changed all his genre to turn the album into a commercial thing, just like Gaga did, just like Rihanna did. Obviously, it is a good album if we are talking about a wholeThis just can't be considerated a rap album, this is actually a crossover of rap to pop. We can't just accept some songs like ''One Dance(feat. Wizkid & Kyla)'' or ''Too Good(feat. Rihanna)'' as rap songs! Drake changed all his genre to turn the album into a commercial thing, just like Gaga did, just like Rihanna did. Obviously, it is a good album if we are talking about a whole thing(lyrics, samples...), but as a rap album it just do not fit in, and I am doing this review as if I was talking about a rap album.

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

    HIGHLIGHTS: One Dance(feat Wizkid & Kyla), Pop Style(feat. The Throne), Grammys(feat. Future)    … Expand
  46. dinology
    Apr 29, 2016
    6
    Honest to god,this album is actually darn solid. Just didn't live up to its immense-we're-talking-one-of-the-largest-of-the-decade level of hype that's all.
  47. wcrosher
    Apr 29, 2016
    6
    While a little slower than I would have liked, Drake continues to show his dominance with this smooth, undeniably catchy album. Views has excellent production, a great mood and rhythm, and some genuinely great songs. The more I listen to the album, the more I enjoy it, just don't go in expecting straight bangers.
  48. Akinshaw16
    Oct 21, 2016
    6
    Views
    Drake’s album “Views” came out on April 19, 2016. This album is the fourth studio album that Drake has released, the album was recorded from 2014 to 2016. This album had 5 previews on Drake's “hit singles” "Hotline Bling", "One Dance", "Pop Style", "Controlla" and "Too Good”. At first “Views” got bad rating saying “It's just like his old albums.”
    The album has a lot more stuff    Views
    Drake’s album “Views” came out on April 19, 2016. This album is the fourth studio album that Drake has released, the album was recorded from 2014 to 2016. This album had 5 previews on Drake's “hit singles” "Hotline Bling", "One Dance", "Pop Style", "Controlla" and "Too Good”. At first “Views” got bad rating saying “It's just like his old albums.”

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

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

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

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

    In conclusion, I think that Drake's album “Views” is a good album, and it is very emotional. It helps the listener get into the music through all the different types of emotions coming out of it. I would recommend giving this album a try to see if you like it because if you do then you now have more music to listen to and if you hate it well then stop listening to it.    … Expand
  49. Clean
    Jun 4, 2016
    4
    This is an extremely boring album.The lyrics have no substance, the topics are mundane and the instrumentals are mostly dull which accompany Drakes duller voice. This is his worst album so far.
  50. DavidV293
    May 11, 2016
    4
    To be honest, I was literally trying to find a way to like some songs. One Dance was probably the only good thing that came out, and I think that's the reason it's getting popular. Agree or Disagree but VIEWS was just an album that could be forgotten in the Drake world. Trust me, I enjoy songs by Drake but this album was a disappointment and the hype for it was insane.
  51. PuffFishTorch28
    Jul 3, 2018
    5
    This album was sort of a mixed bag. Views certainly isn't bad, but with that being said it's not particularly that interesting either. It feels overstuffed considering the quality of the songs that it is made up of. One general rule of thumb for music is that quality takes precedent over quantity, something that is not present on this record. Throughout the 20 tracks on Views, there is notThis album was sort of a mixed bag. Views certainly isn't bad, but with that being said it's not particularly that interesting either. It feels overstuffed considering the quality of the songs that it is made up of. One general rule of thumb for music is that quality takes precedent over quantity, something that is not present on this record. Throughout the 20 tracks on Views, there is not much that hasn't been done before, and any new sounds that are present on this album don't quite fit. The whole dancehall aspect isn't done poorly, but it just doesn't mix with everything else going on on this project. The problem with this album is that there are too many different things being juggled, without enough cohesion to tie them all together. The lackluster bars on "9" don't do enough to match the better moments on the album, and tracks like "Too Good" and "U With Me" are at the very least listenable, but feel forced. I won't say that I hated the album because I did enjoy parts of it, but overall it seems like Drake's artistry and originality are sadly on the decline.… Expand
  52. Jarody
    Feb 18, 2018
    5
    The king of auto tune himself releases quite possibly one of the most boring albums ever. This album is way too long, 20 songs is just too far. By the end of this record Drake's auto tuned voice becomes the stuff of nightmares. However, there are a couple of songs with catchy beats and good lyrics which make the album somewhat listenable, but not completely listenable.
    Favourite Tracks:    The king of auto tune himself releases quite possibly one of the most boring albums ever. This album is way too long, 20 songs is just too far. By the end of this record Drake's auto tuned voice becomes the stuff of nightmares. However, there are a couple of songs with catchy beats and good lyrics which make the album somewhat listenable, but not completely listenable.
    Favourite Tracks: 9, With You, Controlla, One Dance, Grammys, Too Good, Hotline Bling
    Least Favourite Tracks: U With me?, Weston Road Flows, Redemption, Still Here, Child's Play, Views    … Expand
  53. AiAmano
    May 21, 2016
    4
    Oh my god, this was soooo insanely boring. So insanely inconsistent, i don't know if anyone wants to sit through 3 minutes of Drake babbling about his ex girlfriend :D Still Here is dope, Hype is good, of course Hotline Bling (doesnt count for the album), One Dance is pretty nice and thats it. The album All the other tracks either bore you to death or give you a really weird feeling. TheOh my god, this was soooo insanely boring. So insanely inconsistent, i don't know if anyone wants to sit through 3 minutes of Drake babbling about his ex girlfriend :D Still Here is dope, Hype is good, of course Hotline Bling (doesnt count for the album), One Dance is pretty nice and thats it. The album All the other tracks either bore you to death or give you a really weird feeling. The album is 20 tracks long (just way too long) and expects me to be happy with 4 decent songs. So yeah, not a fan at all.… Expand
  54. jankonrad
    Oct 20, 2016
    5
    Underwhelming album...Drake really drifted into the Pop/Mainstream genre with most of the tracks. He sings a lot and tries a lot of this Dancehall stuff which I absolutely can't stand at all. Most of us probably expected more of an album like "If you're reading this" with lots of bars and a more aggressive tone. Because that is the Drake that I like way better than soft Drake. But still,Underwhelming album...Drake really drifted into the Pop/Mainstream genre with most of the tracks. He sings a lot and tries a lot of this Dancehall stuff which I absolutely can't stand at all. Most of us probably expected more of an album like "If you're reading this" with lots of bars and a more aggressive tone. Because that is the Drake that I like way better than soft Drake. But still, the production is on point and there are a few bangers on this like Grammys, Hype, Views and 9. Nevertheless, a bit disappointed.… Expand
  55. ryansliao
    Jul 8, 2016
    4
    Disappointing album, especially considering Drake's work in 2015. Drake's singing is just not very good. A lot of this album is just gutless, and the lyrics aren't good enough to save it. The reason why Hotline Bling and If You're Reading This It's Too Late were a lot better, were that they had actual good production that could backup Drake even when he was singing. This album just can'tDisappointing album, especially considering Drake's work in 2015. Drake's singing is just not very good. A lot of this album is just gutless, and the lyrics aren't good enough to save it. The reason why Hotline Bling and If You're Reading This It's Too Late were a lot better, were that they had actual good production that could backup Drake even when he was singing. This album just can't pull it off. To be fair, it's not terrible, there are a few redeeming songs. But it could've been so much better, especially because we know Drake can do so much better.

    Favs: Hotline Bling, 9, Weston Road Flows, Hype, Pop Style, Views
    Least Favs: One Dance ft. Wizkid & Kyla, Controlla, Child's Play, Still Here    … Expand
  56. Rc3639
    Aug 2, 2016
    5
    I was very excited for this album, there was a lot of hype and build up for it with Drake's beef with Meek Mill and awesome diss track Back to Back, his surprise mixtape If Your Reading This Its Too Late (which I think is much better than views) and his collab with Future What A Time To Be Alive. And what we got was a lot of meh and eh. First problem is its way too long, this album did notI was very excited for this album, there was a lot of hype and build up for it with Drake's beef with Meek Mill and awesome diss track Back to Back, his surprise mixtape If Your Reading This Its Too Late (which I think is much better than views) and his collab with Future What A Time To Be Alive. And what we got was a lot of meh and eh. First problem is its way too long, this album did not need to be 20 tracks considering a lot of the tracks were repetitive and seemed to run together. Nothing really stood out to me most of the tracks on here just seemed like filler. Feels like this was just slapped together and maybe it was. Drake had a lot on his plate in 2015 releasing two albums, and that may be the reason this is an underwhelming studio album. Maybe Drake was doing too much, its weird that his "surprise mixtape" IYRTITL was much more impressive than this much anticipated project. Overall the album is just so tired and boring half the time on the tracks Drake himself sounds bored and disinterested in what he is spitting. Its assembly line crap filled with struggle bars like " Got so many chains they call me Chaining Tatum" " Why you gotta fight with me at Cheesecake
    You know I love to go there" and "You toyin with it like happy meal" I mean those are not bars drake should be putting into songs at this stage of his career, these sound like lines a 15 year old would throw into a song, someone get Quentin Miller in the building stat.    … Expand
  57. SadmanAbu
    Oct 15, 2016
    4
    Bottom of the barrel. This is the epitome of quality does not measure as quality. What Mr. Graham has put together with his 20 track record is a chore to get through. While there are a few standouts such as Weston Road Flows, most of the album is your standard fare of Drake's mmoody, arrogant, and possessive whining. The first time I heard drake back in middle school, this seemed fresh.Bottom of the barrel. This is the epitome of quality does not measure as quality. What Mr. Graham has put together with his 20 track record is a chore to get through. While there are a few standouts such as Weston Road Flows, most of the album is your standard fare of Drake's mmoody, arrogant, and possessive whining. The first time I heard drake back in middle school, this seemed fresh. Fourth time around it's getting bland. The soul-searching here is surface level and refuses to go any deeper.… Expand
  58. Joel_Freecheck
    May 29, 2020
    6
    If Drake reeled himself in and stayed focused on a singular vision, VIEWS might have ended up better.
  59. thehypebeast97
    Jan 20, 2017
    6
    This album is probably more pop than rap. There are tracks in which he really goes on like 'Hype'and 'Weston Road Flows' and a nice R&B and hip hop fusion on 'Keep the Family Close' but overall it's a really lazy effort. Nothing innovative, lazy songwriting, production was average for most of it, no originality at all, just a generic crossover between pop and rap in an intent of actingThis album is probably more pop than rap. There are tracks in which he really goes on like 'Hype'and 'Weston Road Flows' and a nice R&B and hip hop fusion on 'Keep the Family Close' but overall it's a really lazy effort. Nothing innovative, lazy songwriting, production was average for most of it, no originality at all, just a generic crossover between pop and rap in an intent of acting cool. Really disappointing and boring.… Expand
  60. tommy1607
    Apr 16, 2017
    4
    Drake entered 2016 fresh from a huge year, containing his best solo album as well as a great project with Future. I had hugely high hopes for Views due to the hype surrounding the project, expecting the climax of Drake's career. However, this album is boring, bland and a blatant departure from hip-hop in favour of soulless pop ballads and questionable attempts at dancehall music. Views isDrake entered 2016 fresh from a huge year, containing his best solo album as well as a great project with Future. I had hugely high hopes for Views due to the hype surrounding the project, expecting the climax of Drake's career. However, this album is boring, bland and a blatant departure from hip-hop in favour of soulless pop ballads and questionable attempts at dancehall music. Views is easily Drake's worst work and a chore to get through, the rap songs on this project sound like B-sides from 2015's 'if you're reading this its too late' and the deeper cuts fail to come close to 'Jungle' or 'Now and Forever' on his last project. Even Future, who had great chemistry with Drake on their collab project, sounds uninspired and repetitive on 'Grammys'. Overall, I was thoroughly disappointed in this project and now doubt that Drake will ever top his previous work.… Expand
  61. fifi3
    Jul 28, 2019
    4
    Drake's most boring and least artistic solo album of his career. Sonically, it's just a continuation of everything before it with less flair. Lyrically, Drake has some of his cringiest and lamest bars. There are very few standouts on here (a car bop Still Here being one of the best tracks), features a lot of his worst tracks, and is overall just a stain on his discography. Strong 3 to Light 4.
  62. FruitJuice
    Jul 17, 2017
    6
    it's okay............................................................................................................................................................
  63. ChrisSoTru
    Feb 26, 2018
    5
    Trust me, the singles were great to listen to. They were able to get the public talking and other fans hope for more from Drake. However, the rest of the album that was handed to us did not fulfill the hype, nor the hunger of many rap fans. With the exception of 9, the rest of the tracks were full of the repetitive Drake style with a weaker production. Despite Drizzy's undeniablyTrust me, the singles were great to listen to. They were able to get the public talking and other fans hope for more from Drake. However, the rest of the album that was handed to us did not fulfill the hype, nor the hunger of many rap fans. With the exception of 9, the rest of the tracks were full of the repetitive Drake style with a weaker production. Despite Drizzy's undeniably excellent flow and lyricism, it was not enough to carry this album.

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

    Drake has usually prevailed with his fans, but this is a loss that is irreversible in his discography.    … Expand
  64. All_ButTrU4
    Feb 11, 2022
    5
    What lost potential. Don't get me wrong this album is far from disappointing, it's highlights are satisfying and what it says is good enough even the features feel essential but it's length shoots it in the foot. I understand how important it is in terms of racking up streams but in making a tight consistent record it falls short. The posthumous pimp c feature is arresting with how wellWhat lost potential. Don't get me wrong this album is far from disappointing, it's highlights are satisfying and what it says is good enough even the features feel essential but it's length shoots it in the foot. I understand how important it is in terms of racking up streams but in making a tight consistent record it falls short. The posthumous pimp c feature is arresting with how well placed each verse is and the amazing dvn solo croon making "faithful " a captivating compliment to "fire&desires " carnal sincerity. The fun irreverent "too god" sees the return of "take care"&"what's my name?" successful chemistry whilst "controlla" moves Caribbean inspired sounds. There's enough good stuff to wash out the tasteless additions.… Expand
  65. Aplucity
    Apr 16, 2019
    6
    Views is fine. Everything about it is fine. It is the most inoffensive garbage I have ever listened to with a few exceptions like Hype.
  66. sebastianmina
    Sep 24, 2019
    6
    I am a huge Drake fan but ever since this album has come out I find it is very hard to listen from front to back. It doesn't make sense to sit down for almost an hour and a half to listen to a decent album at best. Drake was so much better in 2011-2015 I feel as of recently (Sept 2019) he has been killing his features. Don't get me wrong if you took out 5-6 songs this album would be soI am a huge Drake fan but ever since this album has come out I find it is very hard to listen from front to back. It doesn't make sense to sit down for almost an hour and a half to listen to a decent album at best. Drake was so much better in 2011-2015 I feel as of recently (Sept 2019) he has been killing his features. Don't get me wrong if you took out 5-6 songs this album would be so much better. I just don't understand why he puts mediocre songs on an album. Also for me, this album seems to make me feel the same way on every song. A boring monotone. In conclusion, this is not Drake's best work nor his worst and they are still some very good songs on here.… Expand
  67. j444cks
    Mar 2, 2023
    5
    Not many stand out tracks. Difficult to compare with the previous records on Drakes discography.
  68. ChiIIaoi
    Jul 19, 2023
    4
    Review só pra lembrar a nota que eu dei pro album:
    album ruimzinho, agora só escrever pra passar dos 75 caracteres.
  69. frapsed1
    Apr 10, 2023
    6
    Pretty interesting rollercoaster of songs that is not too interesting but does the bare minimum to keep you entertained. A lot of the 20 tracks can be cut, as they seem pretty useless in the context of this album. "Keep the Family Close" is a good intro track, but it is too long for its structure, but "Views" is an excellent closer and has really good rapping ("Hotline Bling" is a bonusPretty interesting rollercoaster of songs that is not too interesting but does the bare minimum to keep you entertained. A lot of the 20 tracks can be cut, as they seem pretty useless in the context of this album. "Keep the Family Close" is a good intro track, but it is too long for its structure, but "Views" is an excellent closer and has really good rapping ("Hotline Bling" is a bonus track). My favorite this is the change of seasons throughout the album. It is really subtle, but it adds a lot of personality to the album. I'd say it is underrated in Drake's discography, but it isn't anything groundbreaking.

    FAVORITES: 9, Hype, Grammys, Views    … Expand

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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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