College Dropout
by Kanye West
User Score
8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 1443 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1,285 out of 1443
  2. Mixed: 23 out of 1443
  3. Negative: 135 out of 1443

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  1. tonyb
    Oct 13, 2004
    10
    wow
  2. manchisehmmmm
    Nov 8, 2004
    7
    no doubt pipz... tha album iz dope.. kanye got crazy drumz.. but his not as an mc.. his creatz crazyass jamz fo other artist.. lik jigga.. but his not tha best mc out there... HIZ A GUY WHO TALKZ IN HIS Jamz creatively..
  3. steveyup
    Oct 26, 2004
    10
    this cd is ridiculous.
  4. HarrisonT
    Feb 14, 2004
    10
    best album so far of 2004. this album is PERFECT. the lyrics r great. go get his album now. if you dont like kanye west college dropout. then u are not fan of hip hop or dont know what the definition of hip hop is. go get it now and support him
  5. mikeq
    Feb 21, 2004
    10
    PERFECT!!!
  6. GigiJ
    Feb 21, 2004
    9
    Great Album...Kanye West should be consider one of the best thing in hip hop now.
  7. karlv
    Feb 24, 2004
    10
    future classic
  8. JP
    Mar 11, 2004
    10
    my faith in music has been wavering lately. it is now restored.
  9. Jimmy
    Mar 18, 2004
    7
    A refreshing change, but vocals are off point sometimes and production couldve been better. Definitely something for the future but he could easily go really mainstream, blurg :(
  10. DexterD
    Apr 13, 2004
    10
    album is sick from beginning to end
  11. bigmanbearmountain
    Apr 24, 2004
    10
    ThiS CD is hot The best CD this year. I love it. Its addictive listening to Kanye's CD.
  12. DavidC
    May 25, 2004
    10
    The best album for a first beginner, almost one of the best to me, i love through the wire, get em high, family business, Jesus walks, we don't care, and all falls down. That is a pimpin' cd...
  13. msizzlefoshizzle
    Jul 17, 2004
    10
    Is there anything you can really say. Just sick(in a good way)
  14. RileyN
    Aug 19, 2004
    10
    Its the best album ever made every song is a hit!!!
  15. LateishaS
    Aug 31, 2004
    10
    Name one rapper that talks about god in a postive way while swearing. He has had the best cd I have ever listend to
  16. QuanishaW
    Sep 26, 2004
    10
    This CD College DropOut is Hot. I Love this Cd. This is one of my favorite Cd's. Kanye I wish you good luck and make some more hot CD's. Love Ya, Quanisha Williams
  17. RandyG
    Dec 31, 2005
    9
    College Dropout is the best rao CD of all time. Kanye west is a legend!
  18. MaxD
    Feb 22, 2005
    10
    kanye is awesome. definitally the best album i've bought. this isthe only CD i own that i can listen 2 the whole thing without skipping a single track
  19. marcellw
    Mar 29, 2005
    10
    Best hip-hop album I've ever bought.
  20. nikkib
    Apr 17, 2005
    10
    Over a year later and this album is still tight!!!
  21. RobY
    Aug 19, 2005
    10
    Seriously, aint no betta album, i love this guy
  22. emilyw
    Feb 28, 2006
    10
    collage dropout is the best album i have (and late registration lol) it was realeased on my birthday to im a really big fan of kanye and its a definate ten hands down he's so insperational i LOVE him his albums the best !!!!!!!!!! thnx 4 letting me share
  23. JeremyE
    Apr 27, 2006
    10
    This cd is an incredible debut. College dropout is incredible. best of 2004 hands down
  24. HaroldJ.
    Jul 17, 2007
    10
    one of the hottest albums of all time lyrics are undeniable and the beats are amazing long live G.O.O.D. music
  25. mikec
    Jul 14, 2009
    9
    awesome
  26. PatrickS
    Dec 11, 2004
    10
    Man, this CD was off the hook. Kanya rocks...his lyrics really shows the struggles in life, dat ppl face. He got skillz, both as rapper and produce. Best rapper ever after 2pac. Cant wait for his next album....
  27. angela
    Dec 28, 2004
    10
    the cd is just so wakeing dude you know what mean by wakeing it radical
  28. brycet
    Nov 17, 2005
    10
    Kayne is the greatest!!!!
  29. mattnog11
    Nov 9, 2010
    9
    not surprised that he amazed me with this album but i wouldn't feel right giving it a 10 but it is worth buying and listening too it is amazing nothing but good things but some songs i wouldnt keep on my on the go playlist
  30. Vampire25
    Jan 20, 2014
    8
    Way before Kanye West received international fame and millions upon millions of dollars because of his music and record sales, he was in College struggling and working graveyard shifts at terrible jobs where he'd get pushed around by his manager whom which he really wanted to hurt. Before he became self-indulgent and exploited his fame and money, he made a record with some of the best soulWay before Kanye West received international fame and millions upon millions of dollars because of his music and record sales, he was in College struggling and working graveyard shifts at terrible jobs where he'd get pushed around by his manager whom which he really wanted to hurt. Before he became self-indulgent and exploited his fame and money, he made a record with some of the best soul samples ever put into a record. Not to mention his knack for wordplay, which he seems exceptionally clever at on this record.

    All I All, Kanye West will never make an album quite like this ever again. B+    … Expand
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#14 Best Album of 2004
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#5 Most Discussed Album of 2004
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#1 Most Shared Album of 2004

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Metascore
87

Universal acclaim - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 25
  3. Negative: 0 out of 25
  1. Slant Magazine
    Feb 17, 2011
    70
    Like every hip-hop album (even the great ones), Kanye West's The College Dropout is marred by too many guest artists, too many interludes, and just too many songs period. (I challenge every hip-hop artist working today to record just one album with 12 tracks or less-no skits, no guests, no filler.)
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  2. Spin
    Feb 17, 2011
    70
    Most producers who approach the mic do so at their peril, but on Dropout, West turns out to be a full-service hip-hop artiste.
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  3. Vibe
    80
    Delivers both ass-shakers and contemplative cuts.
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