Drake - Thank Me Later Review

Let's just get into it....

1. Fireworks -
This is a real chill song. Dope ass beat, Drake's flow is like butter on this. Only downside is Drake's singing ability really shows it's limits on here. He should've let Alicia handle the entire hook. Still a good song though and a good start to the album. 4/5
2. Karaoke -
OK, well how do I put this? Not a wack song, but I don't think it's album material. NEVERMIND, Drake just started rhyming, it's getting slightly better. Figured out the flaw on this song, way too much singing in the begginning. 2/5 (the beat was pretty chill)
3. The Resistance -
So 3 songs in and I'm already seeing a trend. These beats are all mellow as fuck, looks like we've got ourself some mood music up in here. This is some dope rhyming, again the flow is on point and so is the singing as well. 4/5
4. Over -
You've all heard this song. At this point, it's the only "hype" track on the album. Only note worth making is Drake needs to practice double time rhyming before he tries to do it on a track again,(Tonedeff, Twista, Bone Thugs, those are all good starting points) but that's a discussion for another day. Probably the best track on the album so far. 5/5
5. Show Me A Good Time -
These drums are dope, this beat is fuckin nice. This is probably gonna wind up being my favorite track. Definitely one of those tracks where Drake's rhyming and singing find the perfect balance. 5/5
6. Up All Night -
Nothing mind blowing, nothing wack either. Standard "album cut" 3/5
7. Fancy -
God, the sample on this beat is annoying as fuck to me and the hook blows. Drake are T.I. are coming nice over this, but it's hard to focus... 2:49 the beat switches and gets better cause the sample gets EQ'd out of the mix. Drake pretty much takes over at this point.
First half of the song - 2/5 because of the beat.
Second half of the song - 4/5
8. Shut It Down -
Feels like Drake stole this cut out of R.Kelly's vaults or something ahaha This is the "listen to how dope my sex game is" track. The Dream feature is the highlight, and I'm realizing that I prefer Drake's rhyming over his singing. OH SNAP! 3:27 to the finish. If he had done this on the whole track could've been a 5/5. Instead, 3/5
9. Unforgettable -
He's channeling the flow from Best I Ever Had on this cut and it's working REALLY well. One thing I don't understand though, is why people keep putting Jeezy on light airy beats. He always sounds out of place on songs like this. Whatever though, not even his retarded voice can kill this song. 4/5
10. Light Up -
Do I really need to talk about this track? Drake comes about as hard as he possibly can and then boom! Jay puts him in check. It's win-win if you're a fan of both. Sick ass verse from Drake and sick ass verse from Jay. - 5/5
11. Miss Me -
ahaha that Nicki line came out of nowhere. Dope verses from both Drake and Wayne. As much as I dislike Wayne, Drake should take note of him as well on the double time tip. 4/5
12. Cece's Interlude -
Nice laidback beat, Drake's singing is pretty dope on this as well. Doesn't really feel like a song to me though, more like background music. 3/5
13. Find Your Love -
Dope beat and if you like when Drake only sings this IS the best song on the album that compliments his voice. 5/5
14. Thank Me Now -
Right here is Drake tying up all the loose ends, if you had any doubts about his skills because of the lack rhyming on the album, he comes with it on here. 5/5

Looking at it from a production standpoint, the best way to describe this album is: 808's & Heartbreak meets Blueprint 3. As far as Drake is concerned, you either love him how he is, prefer he rhyme most of the time, or you love his singing. That is what's gonna polarize everyone when it comes to this album. He sings A LOT on this. It's a bit too much for me, and it really shows the limitations of his voice in my eyes but regardless, this IS a solid album. Overall - 4/5