: In a departure from his standard delivery, Cole sings the hooks and much of the verses, reinforcing the raw, personal nature of the track.
: Some listeners find the synth-heavy production and singing "cheesy" compared to the soul-sampled aesthetic of the rest of the album. : In a departure from his standard delivery,
"Hello" remains one of the more debated tracks on 2014 Forest Hills Drive . reinforcing the raw
: Fans have noted that the song "hits completely different" when performed live, with the energy of the production often translating better in a concert setting than on the studio recording. : In a departure from his standard delivery,