No. It just isn't the masterpiece you all made it out to be when it leaked. It is average in some parts, and kinda pales when compared to Rated R.
It is an enjoyable pop record, and the "We Found Love" era has been flawless.
Cockiness
I don't know.
Maybe, they're starting to be fed up with her releasing albums every year and it affects their reviews, regardless of the quality of her album.
Not horrible but her best? nope. I liked Loud and gggb better than this album. I think a lot of the songs sound similar to stuff she's already done in the past or they're just not interesting enough