Drake dropped his eighth album, For All the Dogs on Oct. 6.

The album features 23 songs and just under an hour and a half. It’s loaded with features from artists such as SZA, J. Cole, 21 Savage, and several others.

Fans have had mixed reactions. Before releasing the album, Drake had teased the return of the old him which we saw glimpses of – the more soulful and romantic side of his music. Many people think he didn’t deliver and are disappointed. It lacks the nostalgia they were looking for.

The album includes a wide variety of genres. It ranges from trap music to RnB. Drake has been known to incorporate different genres into his work.

I appreciate his ability to work with different genres of music. I think it often makes listening more interesting, and there’s something everyone can enjoy. On the other hand, such as in the case of For All the Dogs, I think his usage of many genres can make it incohesive. There is no story being told in the album. Even within each song there are so many different things going on. 

Drake is known for being petty and a bit sassy. Many people think this makes his lyrics immature and for a younger audience. Even though Drake started making music nearly 15 years ago, I think he is one of the defining artists for Gen Z. It makes sense that older listeners find his music juvenile. He makes music for our generation.

One of my favorite tracks on the album is Amen. This is the Drake I want. Teezo Touchdown’s amazing vocals and Drake rapping over the delicate beat make the song easy to love. Most of my other favorite parts of the album are the features rather than Drake himself. SZA’s and J. Cole’s parts were the highlight of the album in my opinion.

But overall, the album is just OK. There are some songs I like, but most I don’t care for.