That’s fair! For me, a 5 doesn’t need to be ground-breaking, just thoroughly enjoyable, top-to-bottom. I do agree that there’s some projects that’re more creative with the production (see JPEGMAFIA’s production on LP!) and that, lyrically, deal with some issues that are more poignant or that are explored more thoroughly (see Kendrick on basically everything).
But, for me, if I really like the way it sounds it’s a 5!!! I STAND BY MY RATING!!! hahaha