808s & Heartbreak
by Kanye West
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7.8

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  1. ElChaleman
    Sep 4, 2023
    9
    Say you will nos presenta la primera cancion del album, con estrofas de 3 minutos e instrumentales que satisfacen a cualquier amante de la musica, una cancion que habla de las promesas dadas y de la descepcion que nos trae eso. Es una cancion que no se escuchara muy seguido pero da en el blanco en su forma de expresar (7/10)

    Welcome to the heartbrake nos muestra un poco de la    Say you will nos presenta la primera cancion del album, con estrofas de 3 minutos e instrumentales que satisfacen a cualquier amante de la musica, una cancion que habla de las promesas dadas y de la descepcion que nos trae eso. Es una cancion que no se escuchara muy seguido pero da en el blanco en su forma de expresar (7/10)

    Welcome to the heartbrake nos muestra un poco de la excepcional vida de kane, quien lo consiguio todo, pero a la vez nada, tiene todo lo que alguna vez soño, pero no aquello que necesita, con una demasiado buena colboracion de Kid Cudi (9/10)

    Heartless es el tema principal de kanye en el disco, la cual nos da la perspectiva de una relacion toxica que es hablada por diferentes grupos en donde en la mitad de la cancion kanye decide separarse y no conitnuar con el problema que es la realcion toxica y problematica de los dos (10/10)

    Amazing es la rola que dedica kanye para kanye punto, que se callen todos porque el lo es todo y no va a cambiar (10/10)

    Love lockdown nos habla de como es estar con alguien con quien no estas seguro de tus sentimientos al punto que terminas perdiento y guardando el amor que alguna vez quisiste dar, guardando el secreto de la mentira bajo llave, una hermosa cancion que habla del amor que queremos dar y no podemos (10/10)

    Paranoid: Dioos me gusta la loca la cancion (9/10)

    RoboCop es una cancion divertida que sigue hablando de su relacion en este disco, la cual es una de toxicidad y control exesivo el cual trata con referencias a peliculas y un tono muy loverboy de parte de kanye, muy cagada pues (8/10)

    Street lights habla de como la vida son solo momentos, que pasan como luces en carretera, la cual no conocemos el destino, pero tomamos el camino sin guia, es absolutamente hermosa y se lleva una parte de mi con ella (10/10)

    Bad news nos explica como engañaron a mi niño pipipipi, tiene buena parte instrumental (7/10)

    See you in my nightmares esta hecha para tirarle a la morra que te rompio el corazon, dile REY, dile que ya no te importa y largate con tu luz guapo (9/10)

    Coldest winter es la cancion donde la extraña, buena instrumental pero me queda corta con lo que quiere expresar (6/10)

    Y por ultimo Pinocchio story, que nos habla de como la famale ha afectado, a tal punto de no sentirse real, con la cancion hecha en un escenario en vivo nos da la perspectiva correcta de lo que nos dice, realmente Heartbreaking (9/10)

    En general es un disco muy bueno pero definitivamente no uno de los mejores de kanye (8.6/10 promediado)    … Expand
  2. somaontv
    Jul 18, 2023
    0
    Definitely did not like this album the first time i listened too it but after listening too it a few more times i really warmed up too it my favorite track off of the album is Love Lockdown
  3. Geeksreview
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I recently lost my grandma thees songs it sounds cringe ik but i can realy relate to kanye in a way anyways this puts you in the feels and this revouloutionized hip hop.… Expand
  4. Skeledon
    May 22, 2023
    10
    A classic very influential emo album, I love everything about it. Favorite song: Coldest Winter
  5. Blonisco
    Jan 26, 2023
    7
    好吧我承认我真的不太喜欢这专……凑字数凑字数凑字数凑字数凑字数凑字数凑字数凑字数凑字数凑字数凑字数凑字数凑字数凑字数凑字数凑字数凑字数凑字数凑字数凑字数凑字数
  6. tombradygoat
    Nov 23, 2022
    0
    overrated as **** Below-mid album that gets recognition just from kanye stans.
  7. hiphopplatinum
    Oct 2, 2022
    8
    another great and classic album and even though the album is a massive change for Kanye's style he almost perfects it again with a few mishaps though
  8. Joffnatic
    Jun 28, 2022
    9
    A near perfect piece of pure art. This is Kanye's most emotional and honest album, and describes his position at the lowest point of his career personally. This is one of the few albums I haven't been able to pull myself from crying. There's something about songs like Street Lights and Coldest Winter which makes me feel like everything that's going downhill in Ye's life is going wrong inA near perfect piece of pure art. This is Kanye's most emotional and honest album, and describes his position at the lowest point of his career personally. This is one of the few albums I haven't been able to pull myself from crying. There's something about songs like Street Lights and Coldest Winter which makes me feel like everything that's going downhill in Ye's life is going wrong in my life as well. The only song I dislike from this album is Paranoid, which is funny because it seems to be everyone's favourite song off the album. I personally don't enjoy it, however. The album is truly heartbreaking but also hauntingly beautiful...
    My favorite songs Say You Will, Welcome To Heartbreak, Heartless, Amazing, RoboCop, Street Lights, Bad News, Coldest Winter and Pinocchio Story.    … Expand
  9. jake47jake
    May 17, 2022
    9
    This was a great album. It is influential and enjoyable to listen to but the best part is it is a memorable stamp on Kanye's career

    Best songs- Say you will, heartless, amazing, Love Lockdown, street lights, Pinocchio story
  10. JamesJennings
    May 3, 2022
    7
    My least favorite Kanye album gets as high as a 7, that's a testament to how talented he is. Nothing really wrong with this album, just doesn't suit my taste much. If you like autotune and moody music, this is totally for you.
  11. Kdy_0503
    Apr 14, 2022
    10
    Many said when this album first came out, that it was the start of absolute RUIN for music in general. Auto-tune was a distaste to many, individuals critiqued the album and called it one of Kanye’s worst.

    Yet who knew that it would inspire a whole new generation of artists from all genres? This album itself brought about many flourishing aspects within the colorful world of music. The    Many said when this album first came out, that it was the start of absolute RUIN for music in general. Auto-tune was a distaste to many, individuals critiqued the album and called it one of Kanye’s worst.

    Yet who knew that it would inspire a whole new generation of artists from all genres? This album itself brought about many flourishing aspects within the colorful world of music. The appreciation this album had at first was little to zero. Yet if you look closely, people on this event website state that this will change the world of music forever. And that’s exactly what it did.

    From artists like Lil Uzi Vert, to Juice World. This album inspired MANY individuals of yesterday’s youth. The messages from each and every song were hard to decipher at first. But this display of wondrous emotions riddled with sadness and depression, depict a beautiful painting of an album. Songs like “Bad News”, “Heartless”, and “Love Lockdown” are true testaments towards the art of melodic hip-hop, expressive lyrical creations, and what was occurring within the mind of a genius known as Kanye West.

    Hopefully, those who gave this album a rather distasteful review back in 08’, managed to see what this album truly was years later. That’s what’s happened to a lot of individuals.

    Hate it or not, 808’s And Heartbreaks has managed to change the musical landscape forever. Kanye West was ahead of the game. The problem was, we were trailing behind.

    But it seems as though nowadays people are finally beginning to perceive this piece of musical art for what it truly is. In all of its greatness.    … Expand
  12. narolo
    Mar 30, 2022
    7
    goodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgood
  13. garfield7081
    Mar 25, 2022
    6
    one of kanye's weaker albums, each song is really hit or miss.

    best song: see you in my nightmares

    worst song: pinocchio story
  14. F4lC0N_
    Dec 24, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Esse álbum mudou minha vida e minha visão da música. As Batidas de 808 encontradas em Say You Will, Além de Robocop(Minha Favorita), Heartless, Love Lockdown, Bad news, Coldest Winter dentre outras. Nada a reclamar.… Expand
  15. AdlerOkonma
    Nov 25, 2021
    10
    This album literally saved my life, it's so emotional and melodic, one of the best works by Ye.

    FAV TRACKS: Welcome to Heartbreak (ft. Kid Cudi), RoboCop, Bad News, Coldest Winter
  16. Ppmucha
    Oct 12, 2021
    9
    THEE MOST INFLUENTIAL ALBUM OF ALL TIME. I don’t get how people think this album is mid the album created current rap/hip hop and tracks like paranoid, love lockdown, heartless, welcome to heartbreak, and street lights are amazing songs, all S tier yeezy in my opinion
  17. A_Normal_Bush
    Sep 22, 2021
    10
    My favorite album of Kanye's and one of my favorite albums of all time.
    It's just brilliant; there's nothing else to say... but I'll try.
    A few months ago, I decided to give this album another shot. it was previously one of my least favorite albums of all time, but I always thought I should give it another shot. Well, I did and I was completely immersed into the world of the album,    My favorite album of Kanye's and one of my favorite albums of all time.
    It's just brilliant; there's nothing else to say... but I'll try.

    A few months ago, I decided to give this album another shot. it was previously one of my least favorite albums of all time, but I always thought I should give it another shot. Well, I did and I was completely immersed into the world of the album, listening to it practically every moment I was awake. There's not one skip on it; even the worst songs on the album are truly amazing.

    Not only is it a brilliant dive into Kanye's mind at the time, but it's one of the most influential albums of modern times, if not ever, influencing hip hop to this day.

    I previously gave this album a 1, before listening to it again and discovering its greatness. I decided to leave the review here to remind me how drastically tastes and opinions can change in the span of just a year.
    Here's the review:

    This album is one Kanye's worst albums. I love Heartless. I was once addicted to the song and listened to it several times a day. Even now, I go back to Heartless at least a few times a week. Again, I love Heartless, but Heartless is the only song on this album that I like, and the only reason why I didn't give this album a 0. I hate every other song on the album.
    Maybe I have to give this album another chance, but at least for now, this album's a 1.    … Expand
  18. ASAVGUY
    Sep 19, 2021
    10
    this album legit is a masterpiece. influenced a generation of music too. The Vibe ye creates is something you can only get while listening to the album.
  19. carisio
    Sep 8, 2021
    8
    my comfort album, i love this. Underrated imo but i can see why ppl dont like this so much. We cant forgot that 808 was probably the most influent album of the past decade, abusing the autotune
  20. Fra101
    Aug 30, 2021
    0
    It's such a boring album! That's all, just boring, nothing special. Sorry...
  21. monkeeh
    Jul 26, 2021
    7
    808's is Kanye's most important album in my opinion. Although I believe a few of the songs miss really hard like Amazing, personally I really liked it. This was Kanye's therapy project in a time where his mental health was at risk and what he provided was a different singing, autotune orientated project that inspired a lot of artist that thrive today like Lil Uzi Vert and Juice WRLD. Songs808's is Kanye's most important album in my opinion. Although I believe a few of the songs miss really hard like Amazing, personally I really liked it. This was Kanye's therapy project in a time where his mental health was at risk and what he provided was a different singing, autotune orientated project that inspired a lot of artist that thrive today like Lil Uzi Vert and Juice WRLD. Songs like Heartless and Welcome To Heartbreak present this versatility Kanye has that no one had seen before which partly was at fault for its poor reception at first and how it grew on people over time. In conclusion, although not the perfect project, it was a really fun and emotionally hitting journey and should not be disregarded as one of Kanye's worst.… Expand
  22. Wowisawow
    Apr 16, 2021
    6
    I don't really like this album that much. It's just not my style. But I can respect that it's shaped this decade's music for the good
  23. Hendo250
    Apr 6, 2021
    8
    this album is a 8 this album is a 8 this album is a 8 this album is a 8 this album is a 8
  24. clem666
    Mar 30, 2021
    6
    Only a year after the great 'Graduation' Kanye goes back to work to produce '808s Heartbreak' which totally varies by its style, the themes adressed and its structure. No doubt that the overly famous 'My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy' already was in gestation as it was meant to come out two years later.

    As its title suggests this project significantly gravitate around the concepts of    Only a year after the great 'Graduation' Kanye goes back to work to produce '808s Heartbreak' which totally varies by its style, the themes adressed and its structure. No doubt that the overly famous 'My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy' already was in gestation as it was meant to come out two years later.

    As its title suggests this project significantly gravitate around the concepts of love, rupture and loss. Anyway Kanye surprisingly made the choice to rap and sing less in order to let even more place to the music itself. This choice make the production appear to the fore. And this one is particular as it often sounds repetitive, overly simple and sometimes looking effortless. The first track 'Say You Will' is a perfect example as it simply consists in 6 minutes of the same repetitive monotone beat. And it goes the same way for the second half on 'Bad News'. If it can contribute to the charm of the project it surely also makes it seem more shallow and superficial than it is as it underlines Kanye's lack of artistic and content ideas. It reduces this album replayability. The track 'Robocop' is really weird as I find its production both deep and original and dull with its robotic useless repetitve sounds. 'Pinocchio Story' also made me cring a bit. What idea is this to put a 6 minute-long live track as outro of such an album ?

    The presence of Kid Cudi is a miracle since him and Kanye are meant to work in duo in order to craft some of the most powerful songs and albums (like 'Kids See Ghosts' to only cite one). Their symbiosis is truly impressive. Excepted him the other guests also bring more versatility to the whole content and deliver some interesting verses.    … Expand
  25. The-X-Territory
    Mar 8, 2021
    7
    Whilst I understand what Kanye was doing here, this album just doesn't appeal to me as much as his previous 3 do. It's definitely not bad, it just doesn't reach the greatness of his education themed albums.
  26. Wrong_Opinions
    Jan 4, 2021
    8
    This album proves that Kanye can make a great album without rapping most the time on every track
  27. enkhilada
    Dec 2, 2020
    7
    When a young heartbroken rap star tries to write a sentimental pop album 808's and heartbreak is what you get. Even if the lyrics and beat seem simple or repetitive and the autotune is overused it all contributes to the mood of the project. This is far from Kanye's best but I still enjoyed it a lot.
  28. Lleay
    Nov 24, 2020
    8
    This is a very interesting and a cool effort of Kanye into pop. But due to the repetitive nature of the album, it felt like it went on and on. You can see this in the opening track. The album is great production wise but I prefer Kanye's albums that are closer to the hip-hop side.
  29. MikeMulaney
    Nov 19, 2020
    1
    Generic music, nothing special, typical Kanye egomania top to bottom, not worth the time.
  30. Lamerson19
    Nov 10, 2020
    3
    This album goes from solid and understandable, to unlistenable. I understand the influence that this album had on modern day R&B and rap, however this album features songs that totally butcher the type of music he is going for. The autotune can be borderline painful at times, and this features some of his most shallow lyrics and ideas. There are songs that I find enjoyable, however theThis album goes from solid and understandable, to unlistenable. I understand the influence that this album had on modern day R&B and rap, however this album features songs that totally butcher the type of music he is going for. The autotune can be borderline painful at times, and this features some of his most shallow lyrics and ideas. There are songs that I find enjoyable, however the absolute sound trash definitely outweighs the good, this is my personal least favorite Kanye album and I have nothing else to sat.… Expand
  31. bushyforest
    Oct 23, 2020
    0
    The album brings nothing special, just another attempt to say something original without the power to follow through with it.
  32. JohnSnow41188
    Oct 2, 2020
    0
    Unoriginal work, it feels like Kanye was trying to hard but the results did not pay out.
  33. anapopescu
    Sep 13, 2020
    0
    Another rapper that seems to have something to say when in fact the message is all over the place.
  34. Atum_
    Jun 8, 2020
    4
    I don't care. I don't like this album. The autotune is just annoying and some of the beats are just bad. I get that he was in a very dark place while recording this, but it doesn't mean that the music is any good. What's even worse is how influencial this record is. It spawned a generation of immitarors, doing an even worse jon than Kanye on this moody auotuney sub-genre. I wish this albumI don't care. I don't like this album. The autotune is just annoying and some of the beats are just bad. I get that he was in a very dark place while recording this, but it doesn't mean that the music is any good. What's even worse is how influencial this record is. It spawned a generation of immitarors, doing an even worse jon than Kanye on this moody auotuney sub-genre. I wish this album never was. That being said, favorite track: Heartless and Amazing… Expand
  35. andyn823
    Jun 6, 2020
    6
    "808s and Heartbreak" is Kanye's experience of pop music. I think this album is an OK album. Catchy beats, clean contents. One thing that I don't like of this album... repetitive lyrics. For example, ("Goodbye my friend will I ever love again" x3 times in "Coldest Winter") This album, I think, is emotional and a little bit of creative. My favorites on this album are "Coldest Winter","808s and Heartbreak" is Kanye's experience of pop music. I think this album is an OK album. Catchy beats, clean contents. One thing that I don't like of this album... repetitive lyrics. For example, ("Goodbye my friend will I ever love again" x3 times in "Coldest Winter") This album, I think, is emotional and a little bit of creative. My favorites on this album are "Coldest Winter", "Welcome to Heartbreak", "Paranoid", "Street Lights", 'See You In My Nightmare".… Expand
  36. master_sebo
    May 28, 2020
    9
    808s & Heartbreak is such an underrated album if compared to the prominence other Kanye West's projects were given by his fans. Other artists could have failed their aim of transposing their intimate sorrow and struggle, be them related to the loss of a beloved or to a breakup, not into just a song but into a 50min-long album without resulting boring, annoying or obsessive. Songs like Bad808s & Heartbreak is such an underrated album if compared to the prominence other Kanye West's projects were given by his fans. Other artists could have failed their aim of transposing their intimate sorrow and struggle, be them related to the loss of a beloved or to a breakup, not into just a song but into a 50min-long album without resulting boring, annoying or obsessive. Songs like Bad News, Heartless and Street Lights let emotional fragility transpire, whereas songs like Love Lockdown and See You in My Nightmares really make the listener feel the frustration Kanye himself is feeling… Expand
  37. Kyle_Peake
    Apr 18, 2020
    10
    The emotion from Kanye West is really strong and as for the production, now that s**t is deep. All of those giving the album negative ratings, Kanye is obviously going to change the style in his albums otherwise it would become repetitive so him singing isn't a bad thing.
  38. SatanaFollador
    Apr 10, 2020
    8
    Freaking love in This record, freaking, freaking love in This record, i'm feeling a strong 9 to a 10
  39. TheRealZoko
    Jan 23, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Warning: Kanye fans must stop giving low ratings to Music To Be Murdered By just to stop it surpassing My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy… Expand
  40. Sermanson2002
    Jan 23, 2020
    0
    Parece ser que ahora se vota con poca puntuacion los albumes que creemos que nos lo merercen.
    Gracias fans de Kanye
  41. theapple
    Jan 22, 2020
    0
    The whole album is a joke. Autotune, no talent. I call that album trash, that's it
  42. The3AcademySins
    Jan 2, 2020
    9
    A near perfect album, this is one of the most moving and personal albums I have ever listened to. Kanye writing this album after the death of his mother is astounding, and this heartbreak colors every note in the album. This is a must-listen for all Kanye fans.
  43. Xellophone
    Oct 25, 2019
    8
    One of the best Kanye's album, heavily underappreciated, deserves more love
  44. Shaymooose
    Sep 7, 2019
    7
    Very influential no deny, but his voice ain't the greatest let's be real.

    Best Tracks: Welcome to Heartbreak, Paranoid, Love Lockdown, Pinocchio Story, Coldest Winter, Heartless, Say You Will.
    Worst Tracks: Robocop, Bad News, See You in My Nightmares
  45. fifi3
    Jul 28, 2019
    7
    It's a flawed album with some of Kanye's worst tracks (Bad News, RoboCop), but it was still massively impactful in the landscape of hip hop. It changed the sound and subject matter of the genre forever as Kanye created a new lane. An innovative and experimental project at its core, it is a very important piece of it's genre, and does establish it's mood very well, with terrific productionIt's a flawed album with some of Kanye's worst tracks (Bad News, RoboCop), but it was still massively impactful in the landscape of hip hop. It changed the sound and subject matter of the genre forever as Kanye created a new lane. An innovative and experimental project at its core, it is a very important piece of it's genre, and does establish it's mood very well, with terrific production and vulnerable themes.… Expand
  46. Nickogo
    Jul 13, 2019
    7
    Problemy osobiste, śmierć matki i rozstanie z kobietą doprowadziły Kanye Westa do wniosku, że tym razem nazbierało się w nim tyle emocji, pomysłów i melodii, że sam hip hop to medium niewystarczające i postanowił trochę poeksperymentować.

    Jakiegokolwiek rapera nie uznano by za najlepszego pewne jest jedno - gdyby dać mu Rolanda TR-808 i kazać tylko śpiewać efekt byłby raczej mierny.    Problemy osobiste, śmierć matki i rozstanie z kobietą doprowadziły Kanye Westa do wniosku, że tym razem nazbierało się w nim tyle emocji, pomysłów i melodii, że sam hip hop to medium niewystarczające i postanowił trochę poeksperymentować.

    Jakiegokolwiek rapera nie uznano by za najlepszego pewne jest jedno - gdyby dać mu Rolanda TR-808 i kazać tylko śpiewać efekt byłby raczej mierny. Kanye natomiast tworzy kolejny wielki projekt, który od dnia swego wydania zainspirował masę ludzi. Znalazło się wielu hejterów, którzy uważali, że jest to niepotrzebny eksperyment, ale dziś patrząc wstecz trudno przecenić wpływ tego albumu na rozwój Westa jak i całej branży.

    Już Graduation było znaczącą zmianą stylistyki w kierunku muzyki pop, ale 808s to skok na główkę. Aranżacje tworzone za pomocą Rolanda TR-808 nie tylko przywołują na myśl lata 80 i takich artystów jak Newman (duh), ale są po prostu niezwykle estetyczne, ładne i wpadają w ucho. Melodia w "Welcome to Heartbreak" czy "Amazing" to S klasa, Robocop zaraża swoją beztroską i nastrojem, Love Lockdown i plemienne bębny to już legenda. Coldest Winter? Ok, może 80% tego utworu Tears fo Fears, ale w wykonaniu Kanye to wersja 2.0.

    Zawsze uważałem, że używanie auto-tune to swego rodzaju faux pas. Spodobało mi się to co powiedział na ten temat Kanye, a mianowicie, że kiedyś lubił kolor różowy, aż nie dowiedział się, że jest "gejowski". Auto-tune to dobra zabawa i zakładanie z góry, że używanie go to nietakt psuje pewną wolność twórczą i chęć wyrażania siebie. Ok, zgoda. Gdyby wszyscy muzycy używali auto-tune tak jak Kanye West, czyli aby dodać jakąś wartość, zamiast po to, by zakrywać swoje niedoskonałości przyznam - byłem w błędzie.

    Czy album ma wady? "See you in my Nightmares" to chyba najgorsza piosenka jaką słyszałem w całej dyskografii KW. Lil Wayne po prostu ją zmasakrował, jego flow i głos są odpychające, a po przepuszczeniu przez auto-tune nie da się tego słuchać. "Pinocchio story" to też bardzo słaby pomysł. Sześciominutowe nagranie z koncertu w słabej jakości gdzie Kanye opowiada o Gepetto i pragnie być "Real Boy"? Just no.    … Expand
  47. C_dot
    Feb 14, 2019
    9
    Kanye's pain from the passing of his mother and break up with his fiance are clearly shown on this album. The influences are apparent, and they drive Kanye to try a new style of sound that was not preceded, bringing auto-tune and electronic sound to the lime light.
  48. jakemoss2011
    Dec 12, 2018
    10
    most influential album of last 10 years. all hip hops most popular "rappers" are poorly replicating the principles 808s brought to public attention. harmony beuty and pain. i love you kanye
    street lights
  49. Kenrick
    Nov 13, 2018
    9
    While it is undeniable that this album changed the landscape of hip-hop and music in general, the album by itself if it was released when the foundations of 808s production is used would still be Amazing. The blatant use of autotune not to cover one's deficits in voice but amplifying an emotion of sadness through massive distortion and electronic sounds that are not humanlike. StreetWhile it is undeniable that this album changed the landscape of hip-hop and music in general, the album by itself if it was released when the foundations of 808s production is used would still be Amazing. The blatant use of autotune not to cover one's deficits in voice but amplifying an emotion of sadness through massive distortion and electronic sounds that are not humanlike. Street Lights is one example of this where the repetitive chorus and verses adds to the descent towards loneliness when a listener goes on his or her musical journey of heartbreak of any kind. It does not "bump in the whip" but definitely is a more emo-like experience that's unique from the airwaves today.… Expand
  50. MalcolmE
    Nov 2, 2018
    8
    It got it’s flaws but it’s overall a great album. Kanye succeeds in creating a gloomy atmosphere on 808s and Heartbreak. Although some tracks can become a bit tiresome and dull (Robocop (except for that incredible L.a girl part), See You In My Nightmares and the 6 minute live freestyle in Singapore) the album makes up for that with absoluetely fantastic tracks like Welcome To HeartbreakIt got it’s flaws but it’s overall a great album. Kanye succeeds in creating a gloomy atmosphere on 808s and Heartbreak. Although some tracks can become a bit tiresome and dull (Robocop (except for that incredible L.a girl part), See You In My Nightmares and the 6 minute live freestyle in Singapore) the album makes up for that with absoluetely fantastic tracks like Welcome To Heartbreak and the somewhat atmoshpere breaking (but its ok cause its a fantastic track) Paranoid. Other great cuts includes the amazing opener Say You Will, the gloomy Bad News and the perfect use of autotune on Amazing. Man this surely is a great album.

    Favorite Tracks: Welcome To Heartbreak, Paranoid

    Least Favorite: Pinochio’s Story, See You In My Nightmares

    My Rating: 8/10    … Expand
  51. SKSK
    Aug 9, 2018
    9
    Inspiring and catchy is the best way to describe this wonderful project by Kanye West.
  52. AKthaBeast
    Mar 25, 2018
    10
    At the time of release I felt so confused with this album as it was an entirely different direction than the Kanye West that we knew. Over time, this album grew on not just me but everyone in the hip-hop community and is now considered one of his best albums to date.

    1. Say You Will - A- 2. Welcome To Heartbreak feat. Kid Cudi - A+ 3. Heartless - A+ 4. Amazing feat. Young Jeezy - A    At the time of release I felt so confused with this album as it was an entirely different direction than the Kanye West that we knew. Over time, this album grew on not just me but everyone in the hip-hop community and is now considered one of his best albums to date.

    1. Say You Will - A-
    2. Welcome To Heartbreak feat. Kid Cudi - A+
    3. Heartless - A+
    4. Amazing feat. Young Jeezy - A
    5. Love Lockdown - A
    6. Paranoid feat. Mr. Hudson - A-
    7. RoboCop - A-
    8. Street Lights - A
    9. Bad News - B+
    10. See You In My Nightmares feat. Lil Wayne - A-
    11. Coldest Winter - A
    12. Pinocchio Story - A    … Expand
  53. ToiletBoy
    Dec 25, 2017
    9
    Someone online said this album was just a dude being sad over bleeps and bloops. As hilarious as that is, it's not totally wrong. That's what made 808s so great for me. The sprawling string sections, electronic synths, wild tribal drums, and melodic 808s really make this album something truly amazing (No pun intended) Over this beautiful instrumentation is Kanye West, crooning in his coldSomeone online said this album was just a dude being sad over bleeps and bloops. As hilarious as that is, it's not totally wrong. That's what made 808s so great for me. The sprawling string sections, electronic synths, wild tribal drums, and melodic 808s really make this album something truly amazing (No pun intended) Over this beautiful instrumentation is Kanye West, crooning in his cold auto-tune voice about lost love, dealing with fame, and his lost mother, This album is sad, but so expansive and pretty at the same time. IT makes perfect sense this album would shape the future of artists like Drake, The Weeknd, and Bryson Tiller. One could definitely argue this is the most important album of our modern age. Or maybe it's just a dude being sad over bleeps and bloops. Up to you to decide.… Expand
  54. mado2times
    Nov 14, 2017
    10
    Mr. West once again redefines mainstream music with this stellar, now classic project, 808s and Heartbreak. This album has had a major impact on production, and the use of the classic TR-Roland 808.
  55. Recon97
    Oct 4, 2017
    6
    I honestly like this album more than dislike, but some of the songs on it are AWFUL. With only half-decent production, really hit-or-miss autotuned singing, and really lackluster lyrics, this is one of Kanyes worst. Still not as bad as Yeezus, tho! 6/10
  56. FruitJuice
    Jul 18, 2017
    8
    great album............................................................................................................................................................
  57. Fib3r
    Jul 14, 2017
    8
    The birth of a new generation including Drake and The Weeknd. This album is amazing and especially when you feel sad and heartbroken. My second favourite Kanye album to date!!
  58. djdenzel777
    Mar 26, 2017
    8
    I didn't like this album for many years, but after returning to it around a year ago, I enjoyed it a lot. While not a perfect album, the songs that are strong are extremely interesting to listen to, and on top of that they are just flat out good music.
  59. NimrodAneta
    Jun 15, 2016
    1
    One of the worst albums I ever heard, I honestly can't think of a reason for anyone to like it. Kanye can't really sing and the whole album is full with his bad singing mixed with atotune and can't really covers it.
    The subject matter could have been great if he would have done it will. But instead his did it with a bunch of corny lines that sounds like a 12 years old that thinks he will    One of the worst albums I ever heard, I honestly can't think of a reason for anyone to like it. Kanye can't really sing and the whole album is full with his bad singing mixed with atotune and can't really covers it.
    The subject matter could have been great if he would have done it will. But instead his did it with a bunch of corny lines that sounds like a 12 years old that thinks he will never love again after a break up.
    Even the production, something I thought I would never have to complain about in a Kanye album, was very simple and the electronic sound was not done well.    … Expand
  60. chidime
    Apr 1, 2016
    8
    Just absolutely terrific. Kanye shows us his creative side once again. Such an absolutely cohesive effort. On this album, we see Kanye showing us his emotional side like never before. By singing, not rapping, he adds a different angle to the pain we have witnessed in previous albums. The production is top-notch and the lyrics/melodies fitting. Bravo Kanye! The only drag-down for me is thatJust absolutely terrific. Kanye shows us his creative side once again. Such an absolutely cohesive effort. On this album, we see Kanye showing us his emotional side like never before. By singing, not rapping, he adds a different angle to the pain we have witnessed in previous albums. The production is top-notch and the lyrics/melodies fitting. Bravo Kanye! The only drag-down for me is that some songs just linger on without much going on. Cut this down to 9 songs and nothing essential will be missing.

    BEST- Say You Will, Love Lockdown, RoboCop
    WORST- None really.    … Expand
  61. Bringman
    Jan 5, 2016
    10
    One of the best albums ever, the best of Kanye. You can feel the feeling and the pain of Kanye in this album. Born as a "experimental-pop" based on synth pop tracks, and maybe some tracks presents a PBR&B style, and in the album there is maybe the best use of Auto-tune ever made. All the songs are coherent with the album, and they're all good. The best songs are surely "Heartless", aOne of the best albums ever, the best of Kanye. You can feel the feeling and the pain of Kanye in this album. Born as a "experimental-pop" based on synth pop tracks, and maybe some tracks presents a PBR&B style, and in the album there is maybe the best use of Auto-tune ever made. All the songs are coherent with the album, and they're all good. The best songs are surely "Heartless", a poestic drama based with a good style that can send the pain, "Coldest Winter" a bitter song with PBR&B influences, this song make the listener feel sad, "Amazing" just like the other tracks, can makes you feel the pain. The album is surely one of the best ever made… Expand
  62. jacromwell
    Oct 16, 2015
    10
    I truly just realized that Kanye's 2008 808s and Heartbreak album is my whole current life wrapped up in 12 beautiful songs. I love Kanye's 808s and Heartbreak album with everything in me. 2008 was a hard year for Kanye, he dropped this album right after his World/Mom died, and right around the break-up of his first true love/girlfriend. 2014/2015 were the hardest years on record for me, II truly just realized that Kanye's 2008 808s and Heartbreak album is my whole current life wrapped up in 12 beautiful songs. I love Kanye's 808s and Heartbreak album with everything in me. 2008 was a hard year for Kanye, he dropped this album right after his World/Mom died, and right around the break-up of his first true love/girlfriend. 2014/2015 were the hardest years on record for me, I too lost my World/Mom, and then I separated from the only man I truly ever loved. My ex was my World too. SMH! In less than a year my mom died, and then my marriage died just months after. Two low blows to the gut! The pain is inevitable! I play this album from beginning to end. Kanye is a genius, and I love him for making 808s and Heartbreaks. 808s is my issssshhhh!!!! xoxoxoxoxoxo! All of this pain will bring blessings! God BLESSED Me! Look what she's been through she deserves an applause, in my Jeezy voice! lol!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 808s is so underrated! This album is pure GOLD and it is all ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    I will find my way without YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    Tell everybody that you know, that I don't LOVE you no more...SMH??????
    That you KNOW!!!!!!!!! HA!!!!!!!!!!    … Expand
  63. CCooombs
    Sep 27, 2015
    8
    Personally, this one of my favourite albums by Kanye West. The raw, cold, vacant emotion that comes across in this collection of songs is breathtaking at times. The opener, "Say You Will", mixes auto-tuned vocals, drums, piano and heart monitor sounds to create a chilling and lonely introduction. Following on is the equally powerful "Welcome To Heartbreak", where West voices how, despitePersonally, this one of my favourite albums by Kanye West. The raw, cold, vacant emotion that comes across in this collection of songs is breathtaking at times. The opener, "Say You Will", mixes auto-tuned vocals, drums, piano and heart monitor sounds to create a chilling and lonely introduction. Following on is the equally powerful "Welcome To Heartbreak", where West voices how, despite all of his wealth and material possessions, he is trapped within his own depression.

    The album does have some weaker moments, particularly in "RoboCop", but overall this album is one of Kanye's most moving works. He is vulnerable, on a global stage, and holds nothing back. 808's and Heartbreak is fascinating, absorbing and engaging album that many artists today point toward when crediting their influences.    … Expand
  64. Urbanlistener
    Apr 28, 2015
    6
    Strange, but not bad, 8o8s & Heartbreak his Kanye's weakest effort to date by relying way too much on auto-tune and commercial club pop songs and not enough on his hip-hop genius.
  65. Luckyluke93
    May 24, 2014
    9
    Amazing album, even better than Yeezus. West's training following a beautiful dark twisted fantasy. Vocoder ans Autotune are used very well and Kanye show the world he could sing: Chapeau.
  66. ben_zo77
    Feb 3, 2014
    8
    You can hear the pain and sorrow that Kanye was experiencing as you listen to the album. 808s & Heartbreak is heavily underrated, as it is probably the greatest Auto-Tuned album of all time. It felt impossible for this album to be as good as it ended up being. This may be widely considered Kanye's worst studio album, but it's still pretty damn good.
  67. Telerama
    Feb 3, 2014
    10
    This album is not really rap anymore, but Kanye West is at his best. He's like a lonely prince, with a spleen glorified by Auto tune, which gives poignant tones to his voice. 808s and heartbreak is really mind-blowing, displaying Kanye's vulnerability and blues, as futuristic as primitive. The guests are awesome, like Young Jeezy on "Amazing", simply amazing.
  68. Average
    Jan 2, 2014
    8
    Kanye took a different approach with 808's and it was a huge success. I love the fact that Kanye can put out an album where he does little to no rapping and make it a great record. This may not be his best album, but the unique direction he took with this album was a successful one
  69. Vampire25
    Oct 28, 2013
    9
    808's & Heartbreaks is one of the biggest stylistic changes I've ever heard an artist do. Three incredibly ambitious hip hop albums, then a soulful heartbreak record that pushes every one of my pleasure buttons. The way Kanye auto-tune's his voice go perfectly with the tribal drums thudding right behind him. It's a bold move and Ye pulls it off perfectly. His lyrics are his most heartfelt808's & Heartbreaks is one of the biggest stylistic changes I've ever heard an artist do. Three incredibly ambitious hip hop albums, then a soulful heartbreak record that pushes every one of my pleasure buttons. The way Kanye auto-tune's his voice go perfectly with the tribal drums thudding right behind him. It's a bold move and Ye pulls it off perfectly. His lyrics are his most heartfelt he's ever done, ranging from the main topic: Heartbreak, to hypocrisy to consumerism and to feeling as if this fame and fortune has consumed his day to day life and how he just wants to live a normal average American life. It's his soul under his swagger that proves he is more than capable than just great beats and witty flows.

    808's & Heartbreaks is a record that will age greatly and solidify Kanye as one of America's best hip hop artists. A-    … Expand
  70. Aoi
    Oct 12, 2013
    9
    I love this thing. The autotune with the 808s works very well and it's so melodic and it just works and just wow kanye well done. Poor lyrics but when listening to this thing don't treat it as a rap album. The singing is a part of the beat.
  71. mmirliani16
    Aug 26, 2013
    10
    A challenging, icy-cold, yet radio-friendly album, 808s & Heartbreak features some of West's most personal, most experimental, and most brilliant work to date.
  72. le_one
    Jul 22, 2013
    10
    Kanye was ahead of his time when making this masterpiece. That's why most people can't understand it. It's the most emotional and honest work he's ever done. His challenge of using only 808s to make the beats was daring and he accomplished, but people don't give him credit. His attempts of trying to express his feelings through the vocal melody with the help of auto-tune were accomplished,Kanye was ahead of his time when making this masterpiece. That's why most people can't understand it. It's the most emotional and honest work he's ever done. His challenge of using only 808s to make the beats was daring and he accomplished, but people don't give him credit. His attempts of trying to express his feelings through the vocal melody with the help of auto-tune were accomplished, but people don't give him credit. The goal of creating beautiful instrumentation with memorable pianos and strings was accomplished, but... guess what? No one gives him credit. This should be the future of music. It's a shame most people just "don't get it".… Expand
  73. NicoMontuoro
    Jul 8, 2013
    5
    Inconsistent album. There are a lot of unnecessary autotune and vocoder. Yeah, that was the Kanye's idea to write the songs, but sometimes the autotune hits your ears and that's horrible. The album has a good part around the middle(Amazing, Love Lockdown, Paranoid, RoboCop) but it has terrible songs later like Bad News or See You In My Nightmares. Not good at all.
  74. Smellis
    Jun 21, 2013
    10
    Kanye's most underrated album. Period. Yeezus might possibly challenge it in years to come but right now, this is it. The songwriting, sample choices and subject matter are on point for me. I know that this album gets a lot of hate, but it's for the wrong reasons. I think that people hate it not because it was a bad album, but because it was a lane change and the fact that it wasKanye's most underrated album. Period. Yeezus might possibly challenge it in years to come but right now, this is it. The songwriting, sample choices and subject matter are on point for me. I know that this album gets a lot of hate, but it's for the wrong reasons. I think that people hate it not because it was a bad album, but because it was a lane change and the fact that it was inconsistent with his previous 3 efforts and the beast of an album that followed. But that does not take away from the brilliance of it. However, that's a small portion of why this album deserves a 10.

    This album has had such a profound effect on Hip-Hop and R'n'B, it's unreal. It's because of 808s that rappers have become more emotional with their lyrics. Some artists this album influenced includes but is not restricted to:
    Frank Ocean
    The Weeknd
    B.o.B
    Kid Cudi
    DRAKE. BIG TIME. So Far Gone and Take Care are oozing with 808s influence!
    Another small portion of why this album deserves a 10.

    The biggest reason this album ranks so high for me is because it's a huge turning point in Kanye's career. He made an album as to how he FELT at the time and alienated a large portion of his audience in a potential career killing move and made it out alive. Not many artists can not only come back after such an experiment, but produce such a magnificent Opus in it's wake.

    This album will get the praise and recognition it truly deserves in due time.    … Expand
  75. TheWalrus2000
    Mar 11, 2013
    7
    Whether he meant it or not, Kanye transitions from rap to a more pop like setting. To me this was pretty cool but for others this transition might feel sloppy and boring. Whatever the case, Kanye still provides meaning and brilliant imaginative lyrics to this different type of album.
  76. MajesticUterus
    Jan 12, 2013
    9
    808s and Heartbreak is the Kid A of hip-hop. Fans didn't expect this coming. Maybe nobody did. But its sparse beats and minimalist production have a stunning effect. Nobody has used Autotune this well; maybe nobody ever will. This album is packed with emotion, honesty ("Welcome to Heartbreak", "Bad News") and idiosyncratic styles ("Street Lights"), but is balanced with more mainstream808s and Heartbreak is the Kid A of hip-hop. Fans didn't expect this coming. Maybe nobody did. But its sparse beats and minimalist production have a stunning effect. Nobody has used Autotune this well; maybe nobody ever will. This album is packed with emotion, honesty ("Welcome to Heartbreak", "Bad News") and idiosyncratic styles ("Street Lights"), but is balanced with more mainstream appeal ("Heartless", "Love Lockdown"). This album has paved the way for more emotional rappers like Drake. It's an underrated classic.… Expand
  77. jfrotylpe532
    Dec 2, 2012
    7
    Kanye West is a talented rapper, and there is not many of those out there. This time he is going a more pop route and instead of rap-offs he does more serious and meaningful things in his cd. and I respect that.
    B
  78. TwistedFantasy
    Aug 1, 2012
    10
    "808s & HB" is what happened when a temporarily-depressed Hip-hop artist made a pop album... and it worked.

    Kanye uses auto-tune in an artistic way rather than an excuse for lack of talent. The auto-tune mixes well with the cold, electronic-influenced production and lyrics, which revolve around different types of heartbreak.
  79. markoreos
    Apr 20, 2012
    9
    Terrific album, unlike any other of Kanyes releases. The album is unique in that it's beats are much more 'electronic' and 'depressive', yet oh so catchy.
    As usual, Kanyes emotions and feelings are portrayed in song, and it was during a difficult time that the album was made, so it's simple to understand it's depressive stance. Really good album.
  80. kidwithopinions
    Mar 8, 2012
    10
    Its simple science. He was clear with the title of what the mood was. He created multiple ways of making us feel what the theme was. Regardless if you enjoy Kanye or not, its hard to dispute that.
  81. CalR
    Feb 20, 2012
    8
    Initial skeptics would be wise to listen to the album in its entirety because its minimalist and stark compositions actually work better on the album than in the majority of the singles from this album. 'Paranoid' remains Kanye's best pop single by far, while 'Coldest Winter' and 'Robocop' provide further evidence of the electronic genius bubbling under what has become an unfairly maligned album.
  82. marcybabey
    Oct 23, 2011
    9
    one of kanyes strongest performances, although weaker than graduation this is still a great listen. there are dark and depressing vibes throughout this album but still doesnt ruin it for me.
  83. PenellParis
    Sep 29, 2011
    10
    I feel like this is one of Kanye's strongest albums and in it he really lets you know what his life is going through or what position he was in at the time but not only that, i felt like i got to know him or understand him more by listening to those powerful songs. I actually think he should do another vocal album and strengthen his self in that area.
  84. j30
    Sep 28, 2011
    0
    WHY KANYE! WHY! The biggest WTF record of his career and the auto-tune, don't get me started on the auto-tune. This is his worst and will probably be his worst LP of his career when he's all done. Not to mention his worst producing effort so far. All his greatest attributes go to waste. Sorry folks, just a poor effort from one of Hip-Hop's biggest talents.
  85. alexandergreen
    Sep 4, 2011
    2
    This is Kanye's weakest album. I found most of the songs intolerable, and the rest of it was simply boring. The only track I enjoyed was the single Love Lockdown, even if it has a similar vibe to the rest of the album.
  86. AD421
    Aug 23, 2011
    10
    808s is a musical risk and a musical masterpiece. it's ahead of it's time and I feel it's greatness will be recognized as time passes. Kanye encapsulates his sorrow into one of the most somber records I've ever heard. I feel it has more relevance to post-punk and goth than it does to hip hop. Auto-tune was used to give Kanye a dead emotionless tone to his voice as if he was trying to808s is a musical risk and a musical masterpiece. it's ahead of it's time and I feel it's greatness will be recognized as time passes. Kanye encapsulates his sorrow into one of the most somber records I've ever heard. I feel it has more relevance to post-punk and goth than it does to hip hop. Auto-tune was used to give Kanye a dead emotionless tone to his voice as if he was trying to revive Ian Curtis from Joy Division and the "drum" sound on "Welcome to Heartbreak" and "Coldest Winter" are reminiscent of early Cure records. While sounding emotionless he still manages to make you feel his pain throughout the record. I can't see how people were disappointed or let down because this goes beyond hip-hop and genres. Its a mans musical exploration and it definitely paid off.… Expand
  87. marki-t_39
    Aug 17, 2011
    9
    KanYe's 4th studio album takes us in a different direction to his previous work, and it is fantastic. This is why Kanye is top of the game, each album has a different style, each experimenting with new ideas. It keeps him fresh and varied in his style. Some great songs on this album.
  88. GriffinDM
    Aug 10, 2011
    9
    Screw the haters. This album is epic. Sure, it's not "classic Kanye" but it doesn't matter. Kanye finds a way to make it flow through this synth-pop/auto-tune masterpiece. I love all of Kanye's work but this album stands out. 808s has a totally different feel to it but is still able to keep up with Kanye's existing legacy. I think that this album is the no. 1 or no. 2 Kanye albumScrew the haters. This album is epic. Sure, it's not "classic Kanye" but it doesn't matter. Kanye finds a way to make it flow through this synth-pop/auto-tune masterpiece. I love all of Kanye's work but this album stands out. 808s has a totally different feel to it but is still able to keep up with Kanye's existing legacy. I think that this album is the no. 1 or no. 2 Kanye album ever. The last thing that I love is that Kanye didn't try to repeat this style on My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy and continued to make a great album in a different style.

    FAV TRACKS: Welcome to Heartbreak (feat. Kid Cudi), Love Lockdown, RoboCop, Amazing (feat. Young Jeezy)    … Expand
  89. ZacharyMatson
    Jul 10, 2011
    9
    Kanye West stares away from his traditional underground rap vibe to make a emotional, powerful album properly titles 8o8 and heartbreak's. A very enjoyable album that is definitely worth a few listens.
  90. thatguynamed20r
    Jun 12, 2011
    10
    Perfect album, I feel like Kanye is going on a journey, that is relatable and compassionate, I feel like I am following in his footsteps through his albums, Street lights is basic, yet the way he sings with so much emotion, it makes it meaningful and important and seem so deep.
  91. d_nasty
    May 13, 2011
    8
    Kanye is doing what only a few rappers are trying with this album and that's making an "album". Here is a consistent sound and thematic tone that is somewhat engaging and brave. I love that he uses autotune and creates a world of isolation and still lets emoton leak through. I also love that he's letting the songs breathe too.
  92. michael417
    Apr 4, 2011
    8
    Whether you like the autotune or not, you gotta hand it Kanye for at least not trying to make music that sells. This was a brave record to make and I give him props for that. He is by far one of the greatest artist of the past 10 years and yes this CD have been better, but its still good. He tried something else, good for him.
  93. InTheAM
    Nov 30, 2010
    9
    I've been listening to this album for two years now and i still love it. The sound is unfamiliar and cold compared to Kanye's earlier work and through his auto-tune adjusted vocals he manages to paint raw emotion in thick layers. The production is incredibly on point. This is the album i put on to feed my inner emo on cold winter nights.
  94. mattnog11
    Nov 9, 2010
    10
    although many people will disagree i thought that this album was amazing. every song had a great meaning i love every song except for the last one for obvious reasons but this album still deserves a 10. kanye has always been amazing and he has not disappointed with this album.
  95. rollingstone82
    Aug 14, 2010
    7
    A surprisingly alright album from one who is known to do better.

    After the loss of his mother and the breakup with his girlfriend, Kanye was living in the doldrums for a while. And this album is the result of his sad soul poured on to a 12-track compact disc. Critics didn't expect much except failure for 808s. The idea of a good rapper doing a whole album in Auto-Tune seems pretty hard    A surprisingly alright album from one who is known to do better.

    After the loss of his mother and the breakup with his girlfriend, Kanye was living in the doldrums for a while. And this album is the result of his sad soul poured on to a 12-track compact disc.

    Critics didn't expect much except failure for 808s. The idea of a good rapper doing a whole album in Auto-Tune seems pretty hard to swallow. But the day Love Lockdown premiered, I knew that the track was different yet beautiful and that the album would not be as bad as it was predicted to be. The bass like beat and Kanye's poignant lyrics and vocals really put me in a trance. A few months later when Heartless came out, I felt more than ready for the album.

    It isn't that bad. Ye gives pain at its most futuristic and most painful. He is a heartbroken robot searching for love while also lamenting it. His emotions are so real even if they are transmitted from this weird box. It only emphasizes his dark situation. He tries to comfort himself saying he feels great and unafraid but we all know the room of despair he keeps within.

    But the album is repetitive not just in content but also in production. Beats feel overused and at times boring. And guest spots don't really help much save for Kid Cudi's chorus on Welcome To Heartbreak. Otherwise, Young Jeezy and Lil Wayne don't seem like right choices for a melancholic album like this (really, a slow and overrated rapper and a high-pitched Weezy who wants to be a singer).

    But Ye still shines on an otherwise decent album. It definitely isn't the statement of his career but it is a good look at the egoistic Louis Vuitton Don's heart.    … Expand
  96. robh
    Sep 14, 2009
    10
    A masterpiece far above the intellect and musicianship of the average hip hop fan who will still believe that late registration is his masterpiece.
  97. Undergroundmystery
    Aug 25, 2009
    0
    Heartless, is a maybe upgrade to 1 until i heard it more than twice. Kanye was good until he got his hands on some money and now he wants some more and more and it becomes about money not the music, like it was when he first started sad to see one of my favorite emcees drop down this low.
  98. ipsed.
    Aug 25, 2009
    7
    Kanye is a exceptional at metaphors. A successful genre move!
  99. TravisB
    Aug 4, 2009
    9
    It's not the West we're used to but it's still a very good disc. It always pleases me when artists are able to step out from the same cutout and explore their art. Kanye has produced a great album here, regardless of his previous work and what you guys think he should sound like.
  100. PeterF
    Jul 11, 2009
    10
    Best "hip-hop" album of the century. I don´t know if it is because of my feelings when I heard this, or just because it is really good. But one thing - Welcome To Heartbreak is genial track.. Love or hate Kanye, love or hate 808s, but I love them both.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 36 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 36
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 36
  3. Negative: 0 out of 36
  1. Sputnikmusic
    70
    Kanye West’s fourth album 808s and Heartbreak follows the crowd rather than leads it. Where he steps, the footprints of T-Pain are readily visible. His use of auto-tune throughout the album is heavy, and in songs like Heartless and Love Lockdown its use is appealing.
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  2. New Musical Express (NME)
    70
    The resounding verdict is that it’s a surprising, but bold and brave progression from last year’s confused "Graduation."
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  3. Observer Music Monthly
    80
    It might seem harsh but let's hope he doesn't find too much happiness in the meantime. Loneliness is proving quite the muse.
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