It’s been a year since Drake’s “For All the Dogs” dropped, and while opinions on the album have evolved, the crew at Club Ambition is standing firm in their original assessment. In a special anniversary episode, the hosts sat down to revisit the project and discuss how it has fared over time. With social media abuzz over claims that the album has “improved with time,” the Club Ambition team pushed back against this growing sentiment.
SOUND maintained his initial position and still ranked “For All the Dogs” as Drake’s second-worst album. While some fans have started calling the project a “classic,” SOUND doesn’t believe it has gotten any better with age, stating that its overall impact remains lukewarm. The hosts reflected on Drake’s lyrical trajectory, hinting that the rapper may have reached his lyrical peak some time ago.
Diving into the tracks, they highlighted songs like “Virginia Beach” and “First Person Shooter” as standouts but weren’t shy about criticizing others, such as “Gently,” Drake’s much-hyped collaboration with Bad Bunny, which didn’t live up to expectations. Their conversation didn’t just stay on the music though—they delved into Drake’s album rollout strategy and even critiqued his tour decisions, comparing them to artists like J. Cole, who have taken a more intimate approach to live performances.
In the midst of the conversation, the hosts turned their attention to “Scary Hours”, the EP Drake tacked onto the album later in the release cycle. In contrast to their lukewarm reception of the main album, the hosts were generally more favorable toward “Scary Hours”, noting that it seemed to have a stronger, more polished sound.
Beyond just “For All the Dogs”, the Club Ambition crew also took a broader look at the current state of hip-hop and the music industry. They voiced concerns about artist promotion and development, reflecting on how the industry has changed and what it means for the future of major releases.
In the end, despite the ongoing debates among fans, the hosts stuck to their guns that “For All the Dogs” may have its defenders, but for them, it’s still far from Drake’s best work.
