14. Thank Me Later (2010)

Thank Me Later has a dated sound, from both a production and vocal stand point. Even the best tracks, Find Your Love and Fancy, have not aged fantastically. It is not a terrible listen, but I would rather listen to any of Drake’s other projects.

13. Scorpion (2018)

Scorpion has aged the worst out of all of his albums. All of the hits, except for Nice For What, feel pretty stale. Songs like Mob Ties, Blue Tint, and After Dark are now the real stars. The album is also really bloated, which makes it a chore to listen front to back. Lastly, Scorpion holds Drake’s worst song Ratchet Happy Birthday.

12. So Far Gone (2009)

So Far Gone is the beginning of Drake stepping into his own lane and developing his own sound. He delivers his classic Best I Ever Had and Successful, but besides that this album does not stand the test of time.

11. Care Package (2019)

Care Package is just a collection of previously unreleased tracks for streaming services, and it definitely feels like it. There are some staple Drake songs like Dreams Money Can Buy, The Motion, How Bout Now, Trust Issues and Can I on the project, but besides these tracks Care it falls pretty flat.

10. More Life (2017)

Similar to Scorpion, More Life has way too many tracks on it. Though, it is an more dynamic and interesting listen than Scorpion, additionally the tape has more highs with classics like Passionfruit. Many of More Life’s tracks are unrefined and don’t flow into each other, giving the tape no consistency. 

9. Honestly, Nevermind (2022)

Drake delivers an EDM inspired album that sounds perfect for private jets or late nights in Ibiza. This project is definitely not for everyone, but still has some great tracks (Jimmy Cooks + Massive + Sticky + Tie That Binds). Overall Honestly, Nevermind is a pretty consistent project, but is not a standout in Drake’s discography.

8. Her Loss (2022)

Her Loss feels like a B-side Drake album featuring 21 Savage, rather than the joint effort I was looking forward too. There are enough good tracks on this project to make a fire EP (Pussy & Millions + On BS + Middle of the Ocean), but it is held down by songs like BackOutsideBoyz. Her Loss can feel hollow at some points, which holds true for the production.

7. What A Time To Be Alive (2015)

Drake and Future deliver a solid mixtape that is a little generic, but has its enjoyable moments. The most notable being Jumpman and Big Rings, where the duo brings energy and memorable hooks.

6. Dark Lane Demo Tapes (2020)

This might be the hottest take on the list, but Dark Lane Demo Tapes is Drake’s most overlooked project. Drake delivers vibes like Not You Too, Time Flies, and Chicago Freestyle, which might be his best song since 2015. This project being a B-sides tape is where it falls short, as some songs are clearly skeletal and not finished completely.

5. Certified Lover Boy (2021)

At the time of release CLB was not Drake’s best received work, and it still isn’t. What holds this album back the most is its corny moments, like the pregnant emoji album cover or Way 2 Sexy. If you can get past the corniness, there are a lot of gems on CLB. Champagne Poetry, Pipe Down, Knife Talk, and You Only Live Twice being great examples.

4. Views (2016)

Views had the opposite effect than Scorpion. On its release it was boring and had too much filler. While that is still mildly true, “the filler” has a way of growing on you (With You + Weston Flows + Fire & Desire). Views is probably Drake’s most commercially successful album and has hits that hold up to this day, like Too Good.

3. Take Care (2011)

Drake’s undeniable classic. On Take Care Drake comes out of his shell and fully commits to showing his soft side on tracks like Take Care and Marvins Room. Despite this he still delivers some of his best rap songs (Headlines + Lord Knows). Take Care has not aged perfectly, especially some of the production like on HYFR or Make Me Proud. 

2. If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late (2015)

The first half of IYRTITL is near perfect with some of Drake’s best songs. Debatably has the best five song run of all time, with Legend to No Tellin’. If the second half was stronger, IYRTITL would be Drake’s best album. Drake comes with more confidence than any other project, yet still delivers his best R&B cut with Jungle. 

1. Nothing Was The Same (2013)

The middle project in one of the best three album runs of all time. Drake delivers his least bloated and most consistent album that cemented his place in hip hop. Nothing Was The Same is masterfully crafted and delivers a consistent sound that displays Drake’s strengths. There are the bangers (All Me + Started From the Bottom), the vibes (Hold On, We’re Going Home + Too Much), and songs somewhere in between (Furthest Thing + Pound Cake / Paris Morton Music 2).