Drake's Honestly, Nevermind is NOT GOOD

theneedledrop
20 Jun 202206:25

Summary

TLDRThe reviewer expresses disappointment with Drake's surprise album, criticizing its lack of emotional depth and substance. They note a shift towards house and dance music, but find the production underwhelming and the vocals one-dimensional. Despite a few standout tracks, the album is largely forgettable and lacks the effort expected from a top artist, with some songs being described as preposterous and unfinished.

Takeaways

  • 🎧 The reviewer was surprised by the quick release of Drake's new album following last year's 'CLB'.
  • 🎵 The album represents a shift in sound, incorporating house and dance music elements.
  • 🔇 The mix and production quality are criticized as being subpar, reminiscent of amateur Soundcloud producers.
  • 😕 There's a perceived lack of emotional depth and lyrical substance in the album.
  • 🚫 The reviewer feels Drake is going through the motions, showing complacency similar to his previous works 'Views' and 'Scorpion'.
  • 👎 Songs like 'Falling Back' and 'Texts Go Green' are described as weak and lacking structure.
  • 🙅‍♂️ The use of certain samples, such as the squeaky bed in 'Currants', is deemed as goofy and unimpressive.
  • 👏 'Sticky' and 'Jimmy Cooks' featuring 21 Savage are highlighted as standout tracks with better production and flow.
  • 🤔 The album is seen as experimental but ultimately underwhelming due to its one-dimensional nature and lack of effort.
  • 📉 The reviewer considers 'Honestly, Nevermind' as Drake's lowest point in terms of effort and quality.

Q & A

  • What is the general opinion of the new Drake album as expressed in the script?

    -The script expresses a negative opinion about the new Drake album, stating that it's not good and represents a low point in terms of effort from Drake.

  • How does the script describe the surprise release of the album?

    -The script mentions that the release of the album was unexpected, especially after last year's 'CLB', which was a big album rollout.

  • What is the main criticism regarding the album's sound and production?

    -The script criticizes the album's sound for being one-dimensional, poorly produced, and having a sound quality akin to a Soundcloud dance music producer's first remix.

  • How does the script characterize the emotional content of the album?

    -The script suggests that the album lacks emotional depth, with Drake disconnecting emotionally and lyrically from the need to provide substance.

  • What specific song from the album is mentioned as being particularly weak?

    -The script points out 'Currants' as a weak song, criticizing the use of a squeaky bed sample throughout the beat.

  • What is the script's view on the album's potential for a stylistic change?

    -While the script acknowledges that a stylistic change could have been refreshing, it criticizes Drake for not putting enough effort into the execution of this change.

  • Which tracks from the album does the script find somewhat redeeming?

    -The script mentions 'Sticky' and 'Jimmy Cooks' featuring 21 Savage as tracks that stand out, with 'Sticky' offering a good hip-hop dance fusion and 'Jimmy Cooks' being a smooth piece of southern hip-hop.

  • What is the script's comparison of the album's sound to other music?

    -The script compares some of the album's tracks to background music that might play in a store, suggesting they are forgettable and not worth seeking out outside of the album context.

  • How does the script evaluate Drake's vocal performance on the album?

    -The script criticizes Drake's vocal performance as being weak, with awkward falsettos and a numb mid-range, lacking emotional and vocal range.

  • What is the script's overall conclusion about the album?

    -The script concludes that the album is not good, with Drake putting in the bare minimum effort, resulting in a badly produced, weakly sung, and underwritten record.

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