VIEWS
by Drake
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5.7

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  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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.
  4. TheNewEleven
    May 1, 2016
    10
    Drake's best work. His most textured, most ambitious, most mature release yet. If you don't get it, try listening to it more than once. Your one-listen reviews are destroying hip hop. 10/10 release, and the best rap album of the year so far.
  5. 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
  6. viettungvuong
    May 1, 2016
    10
    Nice album with more lyrical songs. I think One Dance and Keep The Family Close are best song of the album. There is no new sound in the album but this latest effort of him is great!
  7. israelvg49
    Apr 30, 2016
    10
    I see everyone with different opinions about VIEWS, y'all talkin' major shi* about it. Now, I understand we all have different opinions, but everyone needs to chill TF OUT. It has only been a day & a half this album was release. I understand, for a first listen i was like "What is this!?!?" But you, me, and everyone else needs to understand, that it takes time to define an album. II see everyone with different opinions about VIEWS, y'all talkin' major shi* about it. Now, I understand we all have different opinions, but everyone needs to chill TF OUT. It has only been a day & a half this album was release. I understand, for a first listen i was like "What is this!?!?" But you, me, and everyone else needs to understand, that it takes time to define an album. I remember back in 2011, everyone was saying 'Take Care' was trash, and two weeks later. EVERYONE WAS LIKING IT! AND, Aubrey won a Grammy from that album. So please. give it another listen, do you research, and please understand its only been one day it has been released. Enjoy 'VIEWS'.… Expand
  8. thebobbywhite
    Apr 29, 2016
    10
    Amazing. I loved this album, i am on my fourth listen right now and i don't know when ill stop. He has grown a lot as an artist, and while this album is a lot different then his previous ones, it is more cohesive sounding than anything he's ever made before. I love IYRTITL, but this album did a total 180 from it and i believe it'll pay off.
  9. 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
  10. 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.
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. ApprovedReview
    Apr 29, 2016
    10
    After listening to the album 5 times I can say that I rate it an excellent 9/10. I decided to put it in at 10/10 to combat the wave of extreme and undeserved hate I am seeing. Anyways, Drake delivers his more adventurous album yet on Views with imaginative production, tight and cohesive story lines and introspective bars. With Drake, there will always be controversy as he does not make itAfter listening to the album 5 times I can say that I rate it an excellent 9/10. I decided to put it in at 10/10 to combat the wave of extreme and undeserved hate I am seeing. Anyways, Drake delivers his more adventurous album yet on Views with imaginative production, tight and cohesive story lines and introspective bars. With Drake, there will always be controversy as he does not make it easy to fit him into a category musically. On this album he mixes Rap, R&B, and Carribean influenced music to create a body of work that is strong individually and unique. The songs (like every album) need to be listened to more than once and in the order intended by the artist - after doing so, I can say that I appreciate an artist that can present music that is TRUTHFUL to his personal experience. To some others, the wave of 'concept' albums that have no basis on the actual artist are exciting. I am personally moved by music that I know is connected to the life and experiences of the artist, this is the albums's biggest achievement. For those that liked Take Care, Views is a matured and sophisticated version. Enjoy!… Expand
  15. Knicksfan8
    Apr 29, 2016
    10
    This album is everything I wanted it to be. Nice production, lyrical and has some R&B in it. Nice job Drizzy! This reminds me of Take Care, it has that same vibe I love it!!
  16. 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
  17. 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.
  18. IMotta
    May 1, 2016
    10
    Good album. Good melodies. Good production. The lyrics are almost the same but a little better than Nothing was the same. He's versatile musician.
  19. Rolioturno
    Apr 30, 2016
    10
    All the people who liked Take Care are bound to like at least 5 tracks from this album min. This album is pure nostalgia, it's laid back, rowdy and just Drake at his best in his own genre. I see a lot of people giving it a 0 yet still mentioning that this album has some good songs. Wtf?! I f**k with this album, there are 12 songs from the 20 which i adore. The rest is good but not reallyAll the people who liked Take Care are bound to like at least 5 tracks from this album min. This album is pure nostalgia, it's laid back, rowdy and just Drake at his best in his own genre. I see a lot of people giving it a 0 yet still mentioning that this album has some good songs. Wtf?! I f**k with this album, there are 12 songs from the 20 which i adore. The rest is good but not really my style. But "not really my style" doesn't mean that other people won't enjoy it. With that being said, Drake's album has something for various people with various tastes. Some new beats, old sounds, blend in very well. Well done drake.… Expand
  20. m3n3l1k
    Apr 30, 2016
    10
    A very strong album. Softer than WATTBA and IYARTITL, but Drake's vocals are showcased. Drake is creating his own genre. I would recommend this to all my Drake fans and all fans of dope music.
  21. 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.
  22. Game6
    Apr 30, 2016
    10
    This album really needs more time to be taken in, people are too quick to call something a classic or trash. I personally enjoyed this a lot which was a relief as my expectations were so high and is why I'm giving it such a high rating (seems this album is knife edge and is either hated or loved which is funny given so many people claim it's a safe record). Drake gives us a taste ofThis album really needs more time to be taken in, people are too quick to call something a classic or trash. I personally enjoyed this a lot which was a relief as my expectations were so high and is why I'm giving it such a high rating (seems this album is knife edge and is either hated or loved which is funny given so many people claim it's a safe record). Drake gives us a taste of everything from Jamaican rhythms to slow reflective ballads.

    For me the reason Drake will never please all of the people is because he's not inside a box, we all know he does different things besides the bear basics of rapping and pure rap fans will never truly (not all of them at least) understand there's more to a project than one specific thing. From the get go the opener is like a Buble/Bond movie soundtrack and it was so unexpected I genuinely didn't know what to expect when '9' popped up. Songs like U With Me?, Weston Road Flows, Hype, Still Here, Grammys and Views show us Drake can still go top tier with his bars and delivery whilst the crooning on songs like Redemption and Fire & Desire showcase what Drake does best in terms of his laid back night time driving catalogue.

    I really love how the album captures the seasons in the sounds, it remains Diverse hitting highs and lows left and right and yet in my honest opinion remains incredibly cohesive. Worth the wait, give this one time people.    … Expand
  23. quisser
    Apr 30, 2016
    10
    the production, the lyrics, the idea and overarching theme behind this album is genius. Listen to what Drake is saying and maybe you too can find meaning.
  24. 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.
  25. 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.
  26. Eduardo_Santos
    May 1, 2016
    10
    I think the album is the best we can get this year. It's not already a classic as Drake said on the album, but It's a very good album. He made song with reggae and dancehall elements and songs with R&B and Hip-hop lyrics, but he didn't focus the album on Rap songs and bangers, and this was what I wanted. He made good songs with other styles but he forgot the Rap songs, and It's theI think the album is the best we can get this year. It's not already a classic as Drake said on the album, but It's a very good album. He made song with reggae and dancehall elements and songs with R&B and Hip-hop lyrics, but he didn't focus the album on Rap songs and bangers, and this was what I wanted. He made good songs with other styles but he forgot the Rap songs, and It's the negative point in "VIEWS". "9", "Faithful", "U With Me?" and "Childs Play" are the best songs on the album. It's a better album when you listen more than one time, on the first listen, It's like 5/10 or 6/10 but the album is really good with sometime. Jay Z said that a album isn't a classic in a recent period but when over the years, the music still good, and I think "VIEWS" is gonna be this type of project.… Expand
  27. 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
  28. 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
  29. 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
  30. junior5595
    May 2, 2016
    10
    great music fantastic flow. Drake delivered as promised. People only hate it cause he doesn't rap on half his songs but thats not who he is. He is more than just rap but still has great bars
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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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