Given that this is nothing but an interlude, though, that's understandable. This is the only song on the album that hasn't hit the Hot 100. Yeah, good stuff! Kinda wish more of the album was like this. She kinda steals the show, and she sounds so alive. This song really shines when Rihanna starts singing. Who thought that bass distortion was a good idea? Like, I've complained about how bored I am with some of these songs, but this is the first one I actively dislike. This version of the song does not have Kanye. Also I don't think I should Google this song given the.thing that's associated with the phrase. That already puts it in the upper tier of songs from this album. Think he repeats the words "They gon' think I won a Grammy" too much though. And oddly enough.Future's part is more interesting. I feel like Drake and Future's parts are two completely different songs. It's kinda similar to the way Hotline Bling grew on me. The punctual piano, the shimmering guitars. You know, the more I think about this song, the more I like about it. I guess now I kinda get the hate for that song. Other than those few seconds he's on, this just feels like a worse version of One Dance. Also what's with that screaming drum loop toward the end?įrom what I hear, someone named Popcaan is on this track. The warbling synths aren't helping either. Like it's trying to do something with the drums on the off-beat. It instantly becomes less interesting when Drake starts singing/rapping. It starts out with I assume Pimp C sounding like a legit old school rapper. Also there are vocals that I swear sound just like The Weeknd. I would think about partying would be more upbeat. Though I can't help but feel the bass is kinda badly mixed here. So it gets points for that.Ī little island flair in this song. Though the track does get even better when Drake starts rapping. Though I kinda like Keep The Family Close more. I take back what I said before, this feels more like this album's Marvins Room.
Besides, overall it feels like everything Started From The Bottom should have been. The lyrics are a little corny, but can be forgiven. Still, Drake's rapping does keep it a little above average. Also, "Views already a classic?" I wouldn't be so sure about that. The production doesn't really sound finished. Too bad I can't say the same about the production. I guess that drum break in the middle is pretty sweet.ĭrake sounds more focused in this song.
I find myself wishing there was a little more to it, though.
One of the more interesting songs on this album so far. Production here sounds alright, but it sounds cheap. Here he just kinda sounds like he's rambling and any proper flow is accidental.
Well.at least he had energy in the last track. And the instrumentation's not interesting enough to keep me engaged. I mean, as far as weary, angsty songs go, it's not really doing it for me as much as At Night, Alone., but I'll take it.ĭrake's flow is sloooooooow here thanks to him pausing for a couple seconds after every line. I have a feeling this is supposed to be like the Marvins Room of this album. If you wanna see how I'd rank these songs (except for Hotline Bling, Pop Style, One Dance, and Summers Over Interlude), check back tomorrow for Highlights. I really hope the guy takes a break after this album. But this? Its success is pretty much coasting on Drake's momentum at this point. Last week was exciting because Lemonade was critically acclaimed. But this.all I've heard are mediocre things about it. Yes, that includes Meghan Meghans' upcoming release, which I think will be way worse than this. Of all the big albums in 2016, I can't think of one that I'm less excited to listen to.