
Views provoked a Rolling Stone review that was uncharacteristically harsh. … Winter to summer and back to winter again." "he album is based around the change of the seasons in our city. While it does explain the diversity, it remains unsettling to listen to, according to the outlet. Many said the album was too long.ĭrizzy Drake explained his rather diverse album theme to Rolling Stone. Complaints of meritocracy in Views' lyrical content were ruling the day.

Many took issue with his lyrics and the apparent lack of cohesion or central theme between the songs. Their accusations seem to be that he's leaning on natural talent rather than putting out the effort to stretch himself as an artist. None of the scores of frustrated reviewers ever questioned that. It's a shame, but when has a king not gotten fat and too comfortable on their throne?"ĭrizzy Drake has a singing voice that is above reproach. "Drake is the biggest star in rap but also the safest, never actually growing or experimenting beyond watering down reggae and Afropop music.

This Spin reviewer complained about the lack of growth in Drake's work and gave the iconic rapper a mere four. His probable hits - 'One Dance,' 'Controlla,' and the Rihanna-featuring 'Too Good' - Drake rests on self-aggrandizing schmaltz, and that's less compelling than what's out there in 2016." "Drake has never felt as small as he does here.

The average score was a six.ĭrizzy Drake was not putting in his best efforts, according to Brian Josephs, who called Drizzy small and says he doesn't measure up to his competition. One Spin reviewer who rated the album on a scale of one to 10 gave it an eight, and at least two reviewers gave it a four. Views got several scathing reviews from the pros, and even those who really liked the album had a negative point or two. Further, not everyone who bought the album is a satisfied customer. However, almost like the voters in the 2016 Republican primaries, the fans buying the album chose differently than the establishment experts. Drizzy Drake got an amazing response from his initial music buyers.
