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
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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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