VIEWS
by Drake
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5.7

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  1. 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
  2. MARTINCARDENAS
    Nov 3, 2021
    9
    With this album, I became a fan of Drake and of course his rhythms. My favorite songs without a doubt "One Dance" & "Too Good". I mainly liked the change of rhythms and the variety. Maybe it's too late to give a review, but this is really a great album.
  3. Hendo250
    Apr 6, 2021
    7
    this album is a 7 this album is a 7 this album is a 7 this album is a 7 this album is a 7
  4. Chicpac
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    Spectacular, well produced, Drake has evolved from his OG emo-rap. This album got amazing replay value.
  5. zacland21
    Apr 29, 2020
    8
    4 Years ago Drake released his most hyped up album to date Views. When this released I was hyped about it only to be a little disappointed because it didn’t really give us the Drake that we knew and gave the album a 6/10... Now after 4 years and 2 Projects later (More Life & Scorpion) this album has aged really well in its current state it’s in. Songs like Keep the Fam Close and Westen4 Years ago Drake released his most hyped up album to date Views. When this released I was hyped about it only to be a little disappointed because it didn’t really give us the Drake that we knew and gave the album a 6/10... Now after 4 years and 2 Projects later (More Life & Scorpion) this album has aged really well in its current state it’s in. Songs like Keep the Fam Close and Westen Road Flows are what really is the biggest highlight of this album. Redemption is a song that nowadays is perfect for Drake after his L’s with the Pusha T beef, Hype is one of the best songs in Drake’s Discography. One of the songs I didn’t like when I heard the album for the first time was Fire & Desire but now I think it’s one of Drake’s most underrated songs ever, actually come to think about it most songs here have become underrated or overhated.

    Verdict: Views is an Album that was ahead of its time. It’s a very good album with some amazing b-side records. 8.5/10    … Expand
  6. mueybuey69
    Apr 28, 2020
    10
    coming from a huge drake fan, y’all condemned this project for it to age like fine wine. now in 2020, this changed music as we know it and gave us a summer we’ll never ever forget. all thanks to Views kicking it off April 29, 2016.
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. TheReviewr
    Aug 16, 2018
    7
    Views feels like if Drake took a good 45 minute album, and then stretched an extra 37 minutes out of it. I am a huge fan of Drake but lets be honest, 2/3rds of the of the album is filler tracks.

    1. Keep The Family Close, the album starts out boring with an experimental track 4/10 2. 9, what a stupid title, but otherwise this song slaps HARD 9/10 3. U With Me?, this song is such a    Views feels like if Drake took a good 45 minute album, and then stretched an extra 37 minutes out of it. I am a huge fan of Drake but lets be honest, 2/3rds of the of the album is filler tracks.

    1. Keep The Family Close, the album starts out boring with an experimental track 4/10
    2. 9, what a stupid title, but otherwise this song slaps HARD 9/10
    3. U With Me?, this song is such a difficult listen... its definitely a skip 5/10
    4. Feel No Ways, the song starts promising but in the end does not deliver 5/10
    5. Hype, what is this beat tf, but otherwise he SNAPPED on this track 9/10
    6. Western Road Flows, ehhh nope its unlistenable 0/10
    7. Redemption, fillersong.exe here 2/10
    8. With You ft. PARTYNEXTDOOR, PARTYNEXTDOOR is great on this 7/10
    9. Faithful ft. Pimp C & dvsn, no thanks ill skip this song 4/10
    10. Still Here, the beat is fire and he goes hard 8/10
    11. Controlla, a good song to start the better half of the album 10/10
    12. One Dance ft. Wizkid & Kyla, this reminds me of summer, I miss it 10/10
    13. Grammys ft. Future, I would never give Future a Grammy for this song 8/10
    14. Childs Play, oh my god this song is definitely one of my faves from the project 10/10
    15. Pop Style, Kanye and JAY Z made it better but its still good 8/10
    16. Too Good ft. Rihanna, favorite of the album no doubt RiRi killed it 10/10
    17. Summers Over Interlude, I like it 7/10
    18. Fire & Desire, he is literally waisting time on this track its so bad 2/10
    19. Views, hmm its fine 5/10
    20. Hotline Bling, i still listen to it that says something about it 10/10

    Standouts are Childs Play, Too Good & Hotline Bling

    Overall: 6.65 (rounded up to 7) Drake is a phenomenal artist but he has better albums within him, Scorpion could have been an amazing 15 track album and this could have been a legendary 12 track Drake album. His problem is just too many bad songs , not that they shouldn't be released. He could have released the bad songs on Soundcloud to please the fans. Drake has better in him, and the second half of the album is a 9/10 within itself.    … Expand
  10. sujxthbaktha
    Mar 20, 2017
    10
    Drake's most cohesive and experimental album to date proves itself worthy of the title of a classic. The intro sets the tone for the rest of the album, and does that job very well. 40's production is what stands out the most, when mixed with Drake'a vocals, it proves to be a dangerous combination. For a 4th studio album, Drake has exceeded expectations.
  11. themars98
    Dec 16, 2016
    7
    As a Drake fan, I can say that this is his worst album, but his worst album is still listenable. I feel the album carries on too long. If you're coming into it looking for something like If You're Reading This it's too late, you will heavily be disappointed.
  12. banguza
    Dec 15, 2016
    10
    this album is so underrated, i have lived with this album for months and i love the climate of Toronto tying it together meaning the seasonal change, went from winter to spring summer then autumn back to winter. drake deliver a simple easily digestible piece. He is a legend of this generation
  13. SergioV
    Oct 20, 2016
    8
    75/100. After a little while this album has grown on me, listening to the songs more than a few times makes for a better understanding of how Drake wants you to feel. Try it out.
  14. moonlightt
    Jun 25, 2016
    10
    This album is amazing!I loved every song and I have the album on repeat since it was released.Congratulations Drake for continuing being on #1 on Billboard.I recommend this album to everyone!
  15. 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
  16. Its_Nick_313
    Jun 5, 2016
    10
    This is the old drake again, purely, with a unique and relaxed twist. This latest album is like Thank Me Later (His first debut album) in a way in terms of sound and melody. Kind of. But to point out the difference, this album's sound makes you feel as if your driving in New York City at night lit up with luminous streetlights, while Thank Me Later makes you feel like your walking in theThis is the old drake again, purely, with a unique and relaxed twist. This latest album is like Thank Me Later (His first debut album) in a way in terms of sound and melody. Kind of. But to point out the difference, this album's sound makes you feel as if your driving in New York City at night lit up with luminous streetlights, while Thank Me Later makes you feel like your walking in the city at dawn on a summer day with a red sky. This album is near perfect. What separates Views from Drake's other Albums is that Views tones down on the brooding melodies and sad lyrics. Instead, he replaces the melodies with something more vibrant and positive. As well as his lyrics.… Expand
  17. WANGWEST
    May 30, 2016
    10
    This album has a lot a very amazing tracks and has a lot of sappy lyrics and references and has a lot of creative beats and music background! Probably his best album yet!
  18. viewsisawesome
    May 27, 2016
    10
    best album of the year drake is awesome and 40 on the beat killing drakes track legendary 10/10 OvO Forever never stop never stopping Top songs With me , fire and desires , western road flows grammys pop style , faithful still here , redemption , too good ,hype,with you , keep family close in that order drake has been an inspirational artist through out my relations i tryly agree hebest album of the year drake is awesome and 40 on the beat killing drakes track legendary 10/10 OvO Forever never stop never stopping Top songs With me , fire and desires , western road flows grammys pop style , faithful still here , redemption , too good ,hype,with you , keep family close in that order drake has been an inspirational artist through out my relations i tryly agree he makes the players anthems Instagram
    @GloManTrey Snapchat @glomantrey064 add me < also Im 14    … Expand
  19. billytrev24
    May 19, 2016
    8
    VIEWS. We all waited for this, and now it's here. Through the first listen of this highly-anticipated album, I legitimately hated it. I felt let down by the Canadian rapper. But this is an album that WILL grow on you, if you let it. It seems to me as if this is Drake's victory lap, driving around the 6, enjoying his success. It has moments of desperation, triumph, and ultimately, totallyVIEWS. We all waited for this, and now it's here. Through the first listen of this highly-anticipated album, I legitimately hated it. I felt let down by the Canadian rapper. But this is an album that WILL grow on you, if you let it. It seems to me as if this is Drake's victory lap, driving around the 6, enjoying his success. It has moments of desperation, triumph, and ultimately, totally Drake moments. Don't get me wrong, this album has glaring flaws. Although the production is nice throughout, there are lines that make you just cringe. "I flipped the 6 upside down, it's a 9 now" from 9. Or maybe "Got so many chains, they call me chaining Tatum"............. These are laughable, almost sad lines from somebody like Drake. Overall, this a good album though, give it a few listens.

    Fave songs: Still Here, Weston Road Flows, U With Me? and Child's Play.

    Least: With You, Feel No Ways and Faithful

    78/100    … Expand
  20. ashtunley
    May 17, 2016
    10
    Perfect feel to VIEWS! I have been a drake fan for a number of years, and I am used to albums like "take care" and "nothing was the same". I have noticed that this album almost seems slept on already despite the amount of sales and shares. People often overlook the finer details of an album when hearing music, they just tend to listen to the singles and the songs from other albums as aPerfect feel to VIEWS! I have been a drake fan for a number of years, and I am used to albums like "take care" and "nothing was the same". I have noticed that this album almost seems slept on already despite the amount of sales and shares. People often overlook the finer details of an album when hearing music, they just tend to listen to the singles and the songs from other albums as a comparison.
    I personally LOVE this side of drake. The songs have more meaning, more depth and more atmosphere. Rarely can you feel lost while listening to an album as if its a story. I think drake really hit home with this album which was the aim of the album I think with the connection to his roots.

    For those of you who appreciate good music, and not popular hype, this album is for you. If you wanted to see drake releasing more tracks like "HYFR" and "take care", you wont get this on Views.

    This is more of a laid back reminiscent type album where you find yourself deep in thought but relaxed at the same time while listening to Views.

    Some people may criticise this album claiming it is no "NWTS" or "Take Care", but that was a different side to drake, just as this is a different side to him on the Views album. My favourite drake album is NWTS, then probably take care with views a close third. Nothing beats those two albums but that doesn't mean you should take anything away from views either.

    A lot of people have dismissed this album because they were expecting some hype with future as previously done with the "what a time to be alive" mixtape, but this is more of a matured drake.

    Plus, songs like Feel no ways, Fire & desire, views, and controlla go way beyond expectation.

    10/10    … Expand
  21. 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
  22. StBernardOfLA
    May 11, 2016
    7
    Overall strong effort from Aubrey. If you trimmed the 5 weakest tracks from this 20 track behemoth you'd have a bona fide classic. As is, it's a little overstuffed and overlong.

    It wouldn't be a Drake album without features, and VIEWS doesn't fail on that front. Drake's duet with Rihanna on Too Good is destined to be the song of the summer. Sadly, his team-up with Future on Grammys is    Overall strong effort from Aubrey. If you trimmed the 5 weakest tracks from this 20 track behemoth you'd have a bona fide classic. As is, it's a little overstuffed and overlong.

    It wouldn't be a Drake album without features, and VIEWS doesn't fail on that front. Drake's duet with Rihanna on Too Good is destined to be the song of the summer. Sadly, his team-up with Future on Grammys is hot garbage. I mean, it's a literal dumpster fire.

    VIEWS has songs that embody all of Drake's modes: Bitter (Feel No Ways), Thirsty (U With Me?), Confrontational (Weston Flows), and Bitter again (Too Good). The man is nothing if not emotional, but that's what's great about Drake: he let's it all hang out.

    If you like Drake, you're going to love this outing. If you don't like him, this will reinforce your already negative opinion of him.    … Expand
  23. Justojust
    May 4, 2016
    9
    To be honest not drakes best work but still amazing. Its not as capturing as his recent work and takes a lot of warming up to but a very satisfsctory effort once given a chance. He gives to us his usual self with a few twists and turns. Theres something for everyone in this album
  24. JGray
    May 4, 2016
    7
    I gave it a 7 simply because I'm probably a die hard fan. I listened through the album twice after i bought it because i thought maybe i was distracted the first time but i was as uninspired by the album the second time as i was the first. I agree with a lot of the other critics in that it sounds as if he is riding cookie cutter trap beats and doing more droning type singing than rapping.I gave it a 7 simply because I'm probably a die hard fan. I listened through the album twice after i bought it because i thought maybe i was distracted the first time but i was as uninspired by the album the second time as i was the first. I agree with a lot of the other critics in that it sounds as if he is riding cookie cutter trap beats and doing more droning type singing than rapping. The songs do sort of all just run together because many do not stand out. I say this in hopes Drake will dig deeper and get out of the I'm a rich rapper boy club and start asking some existential questions before he goes back into the studio because this effort will not stand the test of time when put next to classics of the past.… Expand
  25. 6God
    May 4, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. after the second listen to this album I obviously liked it. In "Weston Road Flows" just magnificent sample. Great dance hall songs like "Controlla", "One Dance", "Too Good". I think this album on 10/10… Expand
  26. 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
  27. themovieguy123
    May 3, 2016
    9
    Good overall and i wasn't expecting an album full of club bangers. It reminds me a lot about take care. nice to listen to when doing household work and just taking an break from life.
  28. ProGamer69
    May 3, 2016
    10
    Drake never disappoints me at any time. VIEWS is a perfect example of it. If you want to spend $15 on an album only on iTunes, it is worth it! Best song on there: One Dance.
  29. pitchforked
    May 3, 2016
    9
    I'm honestly really surprised by the negative reviews suggesting he doesn't show any progress or diversity. He takes elements of all the influential sounds he has been mentioning boastfully leading up to Views, and then uses them in an non-traditional manner to compliment his own very staple stylistics. Admittedly he limits his concepts a bit (i.e. toronto and women), but I think hisI'm honestly really surprised by the negative reviews suggesting he doesn't show any progress or diversity. He takes elements of all the influential sounds he has been mentioning boastfully leading up to Views, and then uses them in an non-traditional manner to compliment his own very staple stylistics. Admittedly he limits his concepts a bit (i.e. toronto and women), but I think his talent in pairing lyrics to melody makes up for it.… Expand
  30. randomjoe
    May 2, 2016
    8
    It astonishes me how many unfavorable reviews this album has gotten. Drake is a "pop" rapper people, and quite honestly he's the best one we've ever seen. This album, along with his two projects from the past year are just a testament to that. Obviously people have negative connotations with this sub genre but it's pretty hard to deny that Drake fits the mold. At this point I think he'sIt astonishes me how many unfavorable reviews this album has gotten. Drake is a "pop" rapper people, and quite honestly he's the best one we've ever seen. This album, along with his two projects from the past year are just a testament to that. Obviously people have negative connotations with this sub genre but it's pretty hard to deny that Drake fits the mold. At this point I think he's primarily out here stay relevant and make hits to get paid, and quite honestly if that is his goal this album deserves a 10/10. Let's see how many songs make it on Billboard this time.… 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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