College Dropout
by Kanye West
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8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 1443 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 23 out of 1443
  3. Negative: 135 out of 1443

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  1. DelkoChateau
    Aug 28, 2023
    9
    What an album. Not only did this album prove to literally everyone that Kanye was more than a producer, but also serves as some fun ear candy to listen to. An absolute pioneer and a mystical birth to a mystical artist.
  2. Noglas
    Aug 24, 2023
    10
    This album redefine hip hop in the 2000’s. Kanye instead of appealing to the stereotypical “gangster” role the music industry tried to push, he talked about more relatable things like family, religion, and work. Kanye’s chipmunk sample style really makes the album have a soulful touch and every beat is consistent. Kanye’s rapping on the album tells a story as Kanye is very descriptive andThis album redefine hip hop in the 2000’s. Kanye instead of appealing to the stereotypical “gangster” role the music industry tried to push, he talked about more relatable things like family, religion, and work. Kanye’s chipmunk sample style really makes the album have a soulful touch and every beat is consistent. Kanye’s rapping on the album tells a story as Kanye is very descriptive and uses clever word play to get his point across. If you like hip-hop or are trying to diversify your music taste this is a must listen.… Expand
  3. Matacabrones85
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    "Everybody want to know what I would do if I didn't win... I guess we'll never know."
  4. Hockster
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    This 2004 album aged incredibly well, not only does it capture where Kanye West was at the time, but it also set him up for his following couple albums. These instrumentals give hard early 2000's nostalgic vibes. Kanye's lyricism shines bright throughout the project, along with his poetic placements for each interlude and skit. A one of a kind debut, for a one of a kind artist.

    Favorite    This 2004 album aged incredibly well, not only does it capture where Kanye West was at the time, but it also set him up for his following couple albums. These instrumentals give hard early 2000's nostalgic vibes. Kanye's lyricism shines bright throughout the project, along with his poetic placements for each interlude and skit. A one of a kind debut, for a one of a kind artist.

    Favorite Track - "Through The Wire"
    Least Favorite Track - "Workout Plan"    … Expand
  5. AlejoMadridista
    Aug 12, 2023
    10
    Espectacular, precioso, perfecto, increíble...que álbum tan hermoso. 100/10
  6. ski_
    Aug 8, 2023
    10
    brooooooooooooooooooooo NOW DIS DA REAALLLL HOT **** this a 10. like god damn this got some great tracks.
  7. sgemesi
    Jul 2, 2023
    10
    This is the best debut album ever made. It is creative, catchy and consistent throughout. No misses, all masterpieces.
  8. Dominik1224
    May 25, 2023
    10
    This album will get you in a good mood no matter what. Track for track excellence, no misses. Personal favourites: Breath in breath out, through the wire, all falls down and jesus walks. Definitely give this a listen if you like hip hop.
  9. AnthonyStf
    May 23, 2023
    10
    Amazing album, love it So much. Every track is a blast, it's so great. The skits are amazing, I love the way the tracks connect.
  10. Skeledon
    May 22, 2023
    10
    Relatable, Classic album. My favorite song is Family Business. This redefined Hip Hop, Ye is a Genius
  11. ArturoJr
    Feb 10, 2023
    8
    Seguido del de The Doors, considero a este álbum el mejor debut que ha tenido un artista.
  12. Blonisco
    Jan 26, 2023
    8
    制作堪比MBDTF，the new workout plan弦乐出来的时候把我惊艳到了，只不过有一些曲子确实没get到，下面凑字数anu3913791372
  13. JonBon
    Jan 9, 2023
    10
    all the songs are great and the skits add to the listening experience of the album:)
  14. RegenT_A_1300
    Dec 20, 2022
    10
    Kanyes best album by like 20 miles, xoxoxxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxooxoxoxox
  15. Dunkaccino
    Dec 8, 2022
    9
    Ye's debut album was a fresh paint of the rap music industry. It opened a gateway for more to come. The College dropout in itself is a fantastic debut album with killer guest rappers.
  16. ahocks
    Dec 8, 2022
    8
    Primeiro trabalho do YE q escuto, e pqp, q negocio bom, apesar de alfgmas bem meia boca, nao dexa de ser uma experiecnia incrivel
  17. Lwandle
    Nov 13, 2022
    9
    One of Kanye's greatest albums out of his amazing discography, it has to be top 3. Not only that, this was his debut album and he definitely came through with hits like All Falls Down, Through The Wire, Family Business and more. The skits are made to perfection and tell a very good story. This has to be one of the greatest debut albums of all time.
  18. kano_kami
    Nov 11, 2022
    10
    the first album of kanye west might as well be his best one
    it is one of the only albums in which every song compliments each other
  19. daytonatabooywr
    Nov 4, 2022
    10
    i always has a phd a pretty huge dick bar of the century 10/10 amazing would reccomend
  20. omgrachel
    Oct 2, 2022
    10
    This album with Kanye coming from a producer to a rapper is great. This debut album is absolutely fantastic. The rapping, producing, samples and everything on this are just absolutely great. the songs on this are just so incredibly fantastic I can't talk about this album well but this has got to be Kanye's best, if you haven't listened I would highly suggest doing so
  21. hiphopplatinum
    Oct 2, 2022
    10
    a great album that grows on you with every listen some tracks are boring but grow on you over time and the albums sampling is S tier Ye brought something new with this album and continued to change hip hop over the years
  22. Joffnatic
    Jun 26, 2022
    10
    One of the best debut albums of all time. PERIOD. Kanye gave this project his all as he struggled with proving himself as a legitimate rap artist, and blew the expectations of both his label and the community out of the water. Kanye communicates perfectly with both his beats and features, and the last couple of tracks are hard to get out of your head. Graduation Day, All Falls Down, JesusOne of the best debut albums of all time. PERIOD. Kanye gave this project his all as he struggled with proving himself as a legitimate rap artist, and blew the expectations of both his label and the community out of the water. Kanye communicates perfectly with both his beats and features, and the last couple of tracks are hard to get out of your head. Graduation Day, All Falls Down, Jesus Walks, Never Let Me Down, Two Words, Through The Wire, Family Business and Last call are some of my favorite songs off the project.… Expand
  23. Trunestor
    Jun 16, 2022
    9
    This is one of Ye's best work. What a great start for a career. All favourable ratings are logical and don't need explanations
    1. We Don't Care 8/10
    2. All Falls Down 10/10 3. Spaceship 10/10 4. Jesus Walks 3/10 Feels really repetitive to me. Maybe because I'm also not christian. 5. Never Let Me Down 7/10 6. Get Em High 2/10 Worst on the album. Boring beat. 7. New Workout Plan 6/10    This is one of Ye's best work. What a great start for a career. All favourable ratings are logical and don't need explanations
    1. We Don't Care 8/10
    2. All Falls Down 10/10
    3. Spaceship 10/10
    4. Jesus Walks 3/10 Feels really repetitive to me. Maybe because I'm also not christian.
    5. Never Let Me Down 7/10
    6. Get Em High 2/10 Worst on the album. Boring beat.
    7. New Workout Plan 6/10
    8. Slow Jamz 8/10
    9. Breathe In Breathe Out 7/10
    10. School Spirit 7/10
    11. Two Words 10/10
    12. Through The Wire 9/10
    13. Family Business 8/10
    14. Last call 4/10 when listening fully, 8/10 when cut ( I always listen to the songs fully)
    The average of the songs is 7.35, but with the skits and mixing I would rate higher.
    A few speed-bumps here and there but overall great. 9.1/10    … Expand
  24. SaulBadman
    May 5, 2022
    10
    One of the best hip-hop albums ever made. An incredible debut that countered the typical 'gansta-rap' found in the genre at the time. Kanye's witty lyrics and fantastic production brought variety to the scene and launched a rap icon.
  25. JamesJennings
    May 2, 2022
    8
    Absolutely fantastic, laid the groundwork for what was to come in Kanye West's career. A lot of classic tracks and great soulful beats by the man himself. An essential album to be sure.
  26. Dunker530
    Apr 7, 2022
    10
    The one thing that i love the most about kanye, is about how hard it is to rank his discography, every album holds up with quality production, and tracks, for me this one is hard to place, because it shows how bad ye wanted success and how much he was willing to give, and he showed it, with providing a new sub genre of hip pop, that eventually influenced generations, with the power ofThe one thing that i love the most about kanye, is about how hard it is to rank his discography, every album holds up with quality production, and tracks, for me this one is hard to place, because it shows how bad ye wanted success and how much he was willing to give, and he showed it, with providing a new sub genre of hip pop, that eventually influenced generations, with the power of sampling. Overall kanye is a GOAT.… Expand
  27. narolo
    Mar 30, 2022
    9
    goodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgood
  28. garfield7081
    Mar 25, 2022
    8
    great debut album and solid start to kanye's discography

    best song: spaceship

    worst song: last call
  29. stankyleg
    Mar 19, 2022
    10
    Still the most kanye album of his career. And tied for my favorite rap album of all time.
  30. maplegotchi
    Mar 19, 2022
    8
    Kanye's story is a truly inspiring one. The story of a producer that wanted to make his own music, who was doubted across the board. After he got in that terrible accident it drove him to do what he wanted to do, make something he could call his own. So he did just that, and what a strong way to enter the ring. The College Dropout is an amazing collection of tracks from the producer thatKanye's story is a truly inspiring one. The story of a producer that wanted to make his own music, who was doubted across the board. After he got in that terrible accident it drove him to do what he wanted to do, make something he could call his own. So he did just that, and what a strong way to enter the ring. The College Dropout is an amazing collection of tracks from the producer that will always linger around my head.… 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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87

Universal acclaim - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 25
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  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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