After 6 listens of this album, i've come up with a review.
1. Consideration (ft. SZA):
GREAT album opener for this specific album.
Everything about it is so perfect.
Rih & SZA voices go so well together.
Hopefully this songs grows more on people, because it really is one of the best on album.
I just wish it was a tad bit longer.
Rate: 10/10
2. James Joint:
I've loved this track every since Rih released it last year.
I do wish it wasn't the 2nd track tho.
Rate: 9/10
3. Kiss It Better:
HANDS DOWN one of the best on the album.
It's been a fan favorite since the demo leaked.
Rih came thru with this one.
That chorus >>>
The beginning with the guitar kicks in >>>
Truly a flawless track.
Rate: 10/10
4. Work (ft. Drake):
The Rude Boy of ANTI.
Drake brought something to the song, but Rih definitely outshined him.
I also love the parts where they sing together.
Rate: 10/10
5. Desperado:
One of the best songs on the album.
Top 5 for sure.
I love the entire flow and melody of this song & the production is flawfree.
Rate: 10/10
6. Woo:
God bless Travis $cott for this track.
This song isn't one of my top faves, but i still appreciate it.
Rih's 2nd verse >>>
Rate: 9/10
7. Needed Me:
Whoever doesn't like this track is DEAF.
I'm being so serious.
I LOVE all of Rih's sounds, but THIS...THIS RIGHT HERE...THIS RIGHT HERE IS IT!
It needs to be a single after Kiss It Better.
This song is FIGHTING tooth & nail to become my absolute favorite on the album.
But for now it's my 3rd fave & it's not dropping anytime soon.
She slayed this song.
Rate: 10/10
8. Yeah, I Said It:
This is such a sexy track.
The Skin of ANTI.
This song is so short tho.
2 minutes never went by so quickly before.
But still a great track.
Rate: 9/10
9. Same Ol' Mistakes:
nnn. at this 6 and a half minute track.
I think it's a bit unnecessary for this track.
It should've ended at the 4 minute mark, when it kinda did end but started back up again.
HOWEVER, i will say within those 4 minutes i was SLAYED.
"FEEL LIKE A BRAND NEW PERSOOOOON"
This song can put one in a trance.
I can definitely see why someone would put this in their top 5.
Rate: 9.5/10
10. Never Ending:
This is where the album slows down (in a good way).
I really like this song.
Rih sounds amazing on it.
I can definitely see this becoming one of my top faves after a few months or just watching her perform it on tour.
Rate: 9.5/10
11. Love On The Brain:
Possibly my favorite on the album.
It reminds me of so many tracks.
Superpower instantly comes to mind, but then i hear a bit of I'd Rather Go Blind by Etta James, a bit of I'm Going Down by Mary J. Blige, and a bit of Amy Winehouse.
It's like all those songs mashed in one and it works!
That chorus >>>
I would love if this becomes a single.
Rate: 10/10
12. Higher:
nnn. the song pretty much everyone has been waiting for, only being 2 minutes.
& i'm telling y'all it feels like this song is only 45 seconds long.
But i guess the song is that good.
I think Rihanna sounds great on it.
But i can see why a few were turned off by Rih, her raspy vocals.
But like i said, i love them & i love this song.
Rate: 10/10
13. Close To You:
This is a beautifully written and sung song.
Great album closer.
Rate: 10/10
This album is hands down her best.
Like i said multiple times already, she outdid herself with this one.
I've given nothing but 9's & 10's, and it's not biased.
She really impressed me with this album & i can't wait to hear more from her.
Overall rate: 10/10
This was well worth the wait.
