So, whats bothering Drake now?
With the gloomyViews, however, Drake seems to be losing some of his momentum.
One of the most striking things about the album is its size: 20 tracks over 81 minutes.
That makes it the rappers longest yet (narrowly eclipsing 2011sTake Care).
Thats not to say there isnt a lot of treasure to be found here.
U With Me?, for instance, is a quiet stunner.
The grey isnt just storminessits also the color of received iPhone texts.
The song, co-produced by Kanye West, is legit spine tingling.
Viewsdoesnt reach those kinds of heights too often, but theres still a lot to like.
Think of it as a soulful descendant ofNothing Was the SamesHold On, Were Going Home.
The good-time feels continue on Weston Road Flow, a nostalgic jaunt down memory lane.
He even makes a Vince Carter reference, who once representedthe height of Toronto excellence.
MJ in every way, I just dont fade away.
At times, Drake even seems capable of having some genuine fun.
If that doesnt slap a smile on your face, youre probably one of Drakes exes.
ButViewsdoesnt spent its entire runtime on that contemplative emo tip.
It doesnt always work.
Hype is a dreary enemy-hunting boast; whereEnergyslayed, this one just stabs.
The dirty Grammy brings back Future but has almost none of the spirit found on their shared album.
Still Here is better than either of those songs, a strong brag-heavy that remains likable but never lit.
Heres the thing about a lot of Drake songs: they can take a while to really sink in.
Pop Style sheds its earlier Kanye West and Jay Z cameos but still carries serious club potential.
Drake still remains a master at producing low-key mesmerizing rap, but theViewsare slightly less breathtaking here.
