VIEWS
by Drake
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5.7

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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. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. sameolmixtakes
    Apr 30, 2016
    9
    THIS ALBUM IS PERFECT !!!!
    Drake is King. Too Good, Controlla and One Dance are HOLLY FVKING TRINITY. Every song is masterpiece. Anyway I really love it. Well done Drizzy !!!!!
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. abcdszn
    Apr 29, 2016
    10
    This album is unbelievable, it has everything. From an ''artistic'' point of view, everything is so cohesive. Even though all tracks have their own strong identity. From a technical point of view, I'm an audio engineer and I never heard something so well mixed and mastered of my life... It's all so perfect, everything hits perfectly, all the elements are CLEAR and smooth at the same time.This album is unbelievable, it has everything. From an ''artistic'' point of view, everything is so cohesive. Even though all tracks have their own strong identity. From a technical point of view, I'm an audio engineer and I never heard something so well mixed and mastered of my life... It's all so perfect, everything hits perfectly, all the elements are CLEAR and smooth at the same time. Lot of different colours, nuances and it's full of little secrets that you'll discover trough the time. It really is a masterpiece.… Expand
  9. musikman91307
    Apr 29, 2016
    9
    Drake and his producers in top form. Loving the album as a whole, captivating and complex productions with Drake doing this thing on em effortlessly and having fun at the same time. Every one of his features delivered too. Views only has a few big guest names like Future and Rihanna but they have great chemistry with him musically ("Grammys" is going to be a summer banger like Jump Man).Drake and his producers in top form. Loving the album as a whole, captivating and complex productions with Drake doing this thing on em effortlessly and having fun at the same time. Every one of his features delivered too. Views only has a few big guest names like Future and Rihanna but they have great chemistry with him musically ("Grammys" is going to be a summer banger like Jump Man). There aren't many disses towards Meek or anyone he's made enemies with, but if you listen closely you'll find some hard subtle jabs on a few tracks like "Hype". I'm glad he didn't make those distractions the focus of the album though and made it more about his roots, his family and the city he represents. Overall, I think this is Drake's best and most cohesive sounding work to date; he's really found what makes him consistent and refined it to the maximum. Views definitely lives up to the hype and I think it will be seen by many as a classic album in the near future.… Expand
  10. BYEonce
    Apr 30, 2016
    8
    Drake is genius, Drake is King, Drake is the man to follow.

    I love you Drake and VFT6 makes me love you even better. Drake can rap and he can sing too, he's not afraid to try new types of music, to take risks. He's renewing his self constantly. His feat with Rihanna on Too Good, is beyond my expectations. I have 10/20 favs songs but the rest is also really good. Drake surprised me    Drake is genius, Drake is King, Drake is the man to follow.

    I love you Drake and VFT6 makes me love you even better. Drake can rap and he can sing too, he's not afraid to try new types of music, to take risks. He's renewing his self constantly. His feat with Rihanna on Too Good, is beyond my expectations. I have 10/20 favs songs but the rest is also really good.

    Drake surprised me and has done an incredible job. 8/10.    … Expand
  11. zeora
    Apr 30, 2016
    8
    If you expected a 11/10 album, then don't listen to it. It's Drake doing what he does best on any actual album we ever got from him and 40, IYRTITL is NOT an album, it's a mixtape, that 40 didn't have too much influence over. This album is not filled with 20 bangers that are gonna be bumped in the club 24/7. This album is not on a Kendrick level of lyricism. What this album offers isIf you expected a 11/10 album, then don't listen to it. It's Drake doing what he does best on any actual album we ever got from him and 40, IYRTITL is NOT an album, it's a mixtape, that 40 didn't have too much influence over. This album is not filled with 20 bangers that are gonna be bumped in the club 24/7. This album is not on a Kendrick level of lyricism. What this album offers is refined production filled with songs that can appeal to ANY person. There are songs that will appeal to your heart. There are songs that will appeal to your feet and get you dancing. There are also a couple bangers. If you are one of those people that expected Drake to come out with 20 songs of epic fire, then go listen to something else.

    The album is decent. It needs a couple listens to understand all the nuances. Those of you that became Drake fans after IYRTITL, you won't like this album.    … Expand
  12. thebignag
    May 2, 2016
    10
    Okay so first of all, i dont really see where all the hate is coming from. It just doesnt make any sense in my eyes to hate on this album like some people on here do. One of those people is the user "SXN80" - i love the nickname, he really made sure nobody would realize he's a kendrick stan and just here to hate on the AOTY - he goes on a rant and rates 3 out of 10. WOW, nobody can lookOkay so first of all, i dont really see where all the hate is coming from. It just doesnt make any sense in my eyes to hate on this album like some people on here do. One of those people is the user "SXN80" - i love the nickname, he really made sure nobody would realize he's a kendrick stan and just here to hate on the AOTY - he goes on a rant and rates 3 out of 10. WOW, nobody can look 100% objectively at things but 3/10? Come on man!

    Ok so the album starts with the song "Keep The Family Close" - one of drakes best intros for sure - which gives the album directly from the start some kind of movie feeling. I personally think the Song sounds like some kind of James Bond theme song. Love it!
    The next song is "9". At first i really thought this song was lame and mediocre, but after a few listens it grew on me pretty much. But to me this is probably still one of the weaker songs on the album. But this song just shows again perfectly how you have to let the album sink in before writing a negative review on metacritic.
    The next few songs are really really great.
    "U with me?" Is probably together with "Weston Road Flows" my favorite song on the whole thing. Great atmosphere + nice beat switch up = great song! Nothing more to say.
    "Feel No Ways", man the production on this one... damn! Again one of the better songs on "VIEWS".
    "Hype" is a great party tune. After my first listen i knew pretty soon that this is going to be one of my favs.
    "Weston Road Flows". Like i said probably ties with "U WIth Me?" for me, but those tunes are exactly my type of song.
    "Redemption" got that late night vibe to it, really like it.
    "With you" is one of the few songs i just cant stand on this one. I dont know but this sounds to dumb and chart orientated in my opinion.
    "Faithful" is take care era drakes return! I already got one girl i connect to this song lmao.
    "Still Here" again a more hyped track. Sounds nice!
    "Controlla"! Ok so this one is going to be a chartbreaker for sure! Its probably one of the greatest summer themed songs i've ever listened to! Wow!
    "One Dance" We already know this one, not really my type of song but still pretty cachy!
    "Grammys" is a great turn up song, but man futures part couldve been better, still a great song though.
    "Childs Play" is the second song for me on this album that just wont grow on me. Dont like this song, sounds exactly like "With you" too childish. lmao the irony on this one.
    "Pop Style" is - like one dance - one of the songs we already knew, and honestly i dont get why so much hate is concentrated on this song! I love it, especially the part "I cannot be gotten thats a given", hypes me up every time.
    "Too Good" is one of those soon to be chart breakers on "VIEWS". Very catchy and overall a great song with a beautiful feature.
    The interlude after this fits quite nice and sounds great aswell.
    "Fire & Desire" - this song is perfect for you when you're in a relationship!
    "Views" - a great outro for a great album!

    Overall i'd give it a 9/10 but since the user score is like 6.5 thanks to **** like "SXN80" i gotta rate it 10/10.    … Expand
  13. 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
  14. lilgnzlo
    Apr 29, 2016
    10
    best drake album. noah "40" did an exelent work on prduction.

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

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

    If you like Drake from the beginning your mind will blown with this album. Drake consolidates his career with this, he is clearly a grown artist and one of the most successful rapers of all time.    … Expand
  15. ani_iyengar03
    Apr 30, 2016
    10
    This is one of those albums that will grow on most people after a few listens. Lyrically, it isn't too much different from his other projects, but he uses many different flows and sounds to get the same ideas across. He's still the greatest artist in hip hop and anything he touches becomes gold.
  16. shazarkey
    May 1, 2016
    9
    At first the album seemed some what lackluster but like a lot of hip hop albums it grows on you. There are no songs on here I would skip after giving it a couple listens its really grown on me and I have enjoyed it more than any album I have listened to in a while. Certainly met the hype in my opinion.
  17. theavidgamer
    May 1, 2016
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. SOLID album, not perfect, but definitely a culmination of all of his previous work, just refined. Slightly agree that he played it a bit too safe, especially in his verses. Doesn't have a lot of punch lines that will stick with you like some of his previous work in IYRTITL and Nothing Was The Same, but the distinctiveness of each song and mixing is definitely there. Listen to this album in order from the first track with headphones on, the same way you listened to Nothing Was The Same, or other introspective albums. I read somewhere that this is more of a 3am after the club album than a 12am club banger album and that is totally fine. The big hits are Pop Style, One Dance, Hype, Too Good, and Still Here, while others really really grew on me like Redemption, Fire & Desire. He has a lot of different sounds in this album but they all fit TORONTO, which is something people do not understand. The diversity, the energy and the seasonal variation is felt throughout the album. Songs like Feel No Ways, Keep the Family Close, and Views are examples of this. One major criticism I have is for an album titled VIEWS (previously from the 6), I felt like his songwriting was really lacking. He had lots of chances from tracks like Keep the Family Close, U With Me?, Weston Road Flows, and Views to really tell his story, but they were dragged down by repetition about ex-girlfriends and the life of a rapper. I missed the well written verses from tracks like Too Much, Know Yourself, etc. from his previous work. Overall, FAR FROM a bad album. Don't listen to the haters, give this one a chance, let it grow on you and just enjoy the vibes. 2nd best Drake album after Nothing Was The Same.… Expand
  18. juliomaas
    May 2, 2016
    9
    Drake realemnte can do albums !
    It is incredible , from the composition of melody and finishing . Drake knew how to make a simple and strong and impactful lyrics album.
    Maybe there was a little overstaffed content that do not particularly find interesting in one.
    But that does not take away Merio this excellent work
  19. aforte
    May 1, 2016
    10
    Great album. Shows a very diverse side to drakes vocal talent and overall production on the album is stellar. Perhaps not the album we will acknowledge as great right away, but certainly an album worth giving a few listens to before making a final verdict. I listened initially and didn't feel it at all. Listened two more times and now I can't stop. This is a strong piece of work by Drake,Great album. Shows a very diverse side to drakes vocal talent and overall production on the album is stellar. Perhaps not the album we will acknowledge as great right away, but certainly an album worth giving a few listens to before making a final verdict. I listened initially and didn't feel it at all. Listened two more times and now I can't stop. This is a strong piece of work by Drake, at his most vulnerable and talented I think.… Expand
  20. baperuth
    May 1, 2016
    10
    This is the Take Care Drake we've wanted back for so long. 40 & Drake do their thing like only they can do. Fans of Trapper Drake should continue listening to If You're Reading This. Real fans of Drake since SFG will love it.
  21. kxng
    Apr 29, 2016
    8
    "Views" has some amazing records, songs like "U With Me?", "Weston Road Flows", "9", "Views" and a few others could be among some of Drake's best work to date. Each song could stand out on its own, you get a little "So Far Gone" Drake, a little "Take Care" Aubrey and even a little "If You're Reading This It's Too Late" Drizzy on here but also new sounds from Drake like "With You" featuring"Views" has some amazing records, songs like "U With Me?", "Weston Road Flows", "9", "Views" and a few others could be among some of Drake's best work to date. Each song could stand out on its own, you get a little "So Far Gone" Drake, a little "Take Care" Aubrey and even a little "If You're Reading This It's Too Late" Drizzy on here but also new sounds from Drake like "With You" featuring PND & "One Dance" & "Controlla". While I love most of the records on here, I have to give it a 9 due to it being a few too many songs. 20 songs takes away from the overall feel and movement of the project as a whole, but there isn't much negatives here. Only song I can really say I don't care for is "Too Good" featuring Rihanna. Very solid record from Drake with Views, just wish he cut a little out. Light 9 out of 10 for me.… Expand
  22. mikejr25
    Apr 29, 2016
    10
    Drake is the King of making music you can just Vibe to whether you paying close attention to the lyrics or not you can still vibe out to beat and da flow of the songs
  23. Jctwob
    Apr 29, 2016
    10
    As someone who has been listening to Drake since the Comeback Season era I feel like Views is the culmination of Drake. After hearing What A Time To Be Alive and some of the loose songs he released last year (lookin at you "Right Hand") I was nervous for this album. I wanted the album Drake back, particularly the more mature one we got with Take Care and Nothing Was The Same. And I believeAs someone who has been listening to Drake since the Comeback Season era I feel like Views is the culmination of Drake. After hearing What A Time To Be Alive and some of the loose songs he released last year (lookin at you "Right Hand") I was nervous for this album. I wanted the album Drake back, particularly the more mature one we got with Take Care and Nothing Was The Same. And I believe he definitely came through on that with Views.… Expand
  24. Sofarishere
    May 2, 2016
    10
    Show me someone who can make an album with songs like controlla, Hype, Keep the family close, and weston road flows, and still make it cohesive other than Drake. Drake shows here why he is a superior artist to his peers. He shows more versatility than in any other of his albums. The theme of Views is also very nice, going from winter to summer and then winter again. Everyone here thatShow me someone who can make an album with songs like controlla, Hype, Keep the family close, and weston road flows, and still make it cohesive other than Drake. Drake shows here why he is a superior artist to his peers. He shows more versatility than in any other of his albums. The theme of Views is also very nice, going from winter to summer and then winter again. Everyone here that gives the album less than a 6 is a Drake hater, and doesn't enjoy his music, so they came here to hate.… Expand
  25. Xaviale
    Apr 30, 2016
    10
    Epic, melodic & deep. A much needed Drizzy Album. Drake doesn't fail to amaze again.
    Regarding it, "Sounding the same as every Drizzy Album" I cant agree with that. It feels more deep and melodic then the other Drake albums.
  26. WavesDontDie
    Apr 29, 2016
    10
    A wonderful addition to Drake's already well established discography. I'm on my 5th full listen. Fantastic production and just overall the vibes we have all been waiting for. If you have been a Drake fan since his early days, you won't be disappointed, you will enjoy this project very much. Up there with Take Care. Amazing.
  27. iozbaldoze
    Apr 30, 2016
    10
    excellent album, very good collaborations, perfect rhythms, rap too good, has great tricks that make it a perfect album, congrats Drake for a good album.
  28. Samdaman
    Apr 29, 2016
    9
    Its nice to have a change to drakes music. A lot more of a chill album like his previous ones (Nothing Was the Same, Take Care). Not necessarily for everyone but if you are down for a chill album to lay back and smoke a J to this album does the job. Very chill and very smooth with great flow. I was a fan of Drake until he sounded starting generic with what a time to be alive but i can sayIts nice to have a change to drakes music. A lot more of a chill album like his previous ones (Nothing Was the Same, Take Care). Not necessarily for everyone but if you are down for a chill album to lay back and smoke a J to this album does the job. Very chill and very smooth with great flow. I was a fan of Drake until he sounded starting generic with what a time to be alive but i can say I am a proud fan again.… Expand
  29. Krismas
    Apr 29, 2016
    10
    Definitely one of the best works Drake has put out. The album is so diverse as Drake incorporates a multitude of genres and the best part is that he succeeds in switching his flows from time to time. The more I listen to it, the more the album grows on me. Wasn't a big fan of the intro but after listening to it about 6 times, it's one of my favourite tracks on the album. I'll have thisDefinitely one of the best works Drake has put out. The album is so diverse as Drake incorporates a multitude of genres and the best part is that he succeeds in switching his flows from time to time. The more I listen to it, the more the album grows on me. Wasn't a big fan of the intro but after listening to it about 6 times, it's one of my favourite tracks on the album. I'll have this album on repeat all summer sixteen.… Expand
  30. kudoes
    Apr 29, 2016
    10
    People will dislike this because it isn't the usual "Trap" Drake that he's been for the past year. That's honestly a good thing though. With Drake returning to his SFG/Take Care roots he's at his best.
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Metascore
69

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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