Drake's Honestly, Nevermind is NOT GOOD

Summary

The 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.