"Views" is the recently released full length studio album from Toronto rapper Drake. "Views" is an inconsistant 20 track album that often feels directionless with gems few and far between. The album isn't a complete miss as some tracks are solid (Hotline Bling was thrown on so I wouldn't really count it) but the overall feel of the record is disjointed and dragged down with filler songs.
The mood of the album is ever so Drake. Moody, meloncholic, and filled with Drake airing out his dirty laundry. "Keep The Family Close" does however kick the album off with an epic, james bond like intro that instantly grabs your attention. "Feel No Ways" is also a track that caught my interest with its 80's pop style and droning drum beats. Unfortunatley the album gets lost in translation for the most part after that. Songs such as "Still Here", "Faithful, and "Redemption" just to name a few are forgettable tracks that muck up the lengthy dud that is "Views".
Artistically the album does fall short in many aspects and the struggle bars on "Pop Style" and "Child's Play" don't help Drake's case either. Drake should focus on making music similar to "If You're Reading This Its Too Late". An mixtape that is a bit more concise and filled to the brim with anguish and was able to shed light on a darker side of Drake. This album seems like the equivelent of going to the prom with your third option; Kendrick and Kanye both surpassed him to the dance.
Rating: 7.0/10
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