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Universal acclaim- based on 1443 Ratings
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Aug 14, 2010
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Aug 17, 2011Incredible, this is where it all started. So sit down and enjoy one of the greatest rappers on one of the greatest rap albums. classic.
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Jan 12, 2014His best album ever tbh. I didn't listen to the whole record yet but I've loved everything till now. My highlights are We don't care, All falls down, Jesus walks & School spirit. The College Dropout should have won that Grammy for Album of the Year.
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TonyFeb 13, 2004Definitely one of the better hip-hop albums to come out in a while. The beats are fantastic, the flows are smooth, and the message isn't about thug life.
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JasonCFeb 16, 2004I cant help it, I have to give it a 10! This cd is awesome. It delivers great life into all the beats and Kanye doesn't bring the same gangsta flow as everyone else.
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ChrisBFeb 13, 2005Jesus Walks is my anthem 'nuff said -Chris
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PepaSJan 10, 2006This cd was really nice one of the best of 2004
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ManManManManManManManManManManJun 24, 2007WOW. Now if I could give halves it would just be like a 9.5, because of the skits taking up such valuable track time. But aside from that, this is the most refreshing Hip Hop album in a long time, and Kanye West is one of the few mainstream artists people should welcome with open arms.
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RobbieRFeb 17, 2004This CD is banging, best of the year so far. Kanye West created a classic CD and his songs are very varied. This coming from a producer/rapper. 50 cent aint got nothin on this.
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patriciajMar 27, 2004i love this album .
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Jun 4, 2011Best transition from someone was a Producer who turned to a Rapper. Kanye made his mark with style and that whole world knew he was from the groundbreaking Through the Wire to Jesus Walks and Family Business. Kanye managed to put in his religious views into the his Album with positive feedback from Fans and Critics alike. He may not be the best lyricist but he is certainly a deep one.
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Jul 23, 2012Perhaps the best album of the entire decade. This album is so fresh, so unique, so beautiful. His lyricism is outstanding, and the subject matter is different for once. This is revolutionary, and Hip Hop, and music as a whole, needs Kanye West. Fantastic, brilliant album.
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Mar 9, 2013IMO the best debut rap album of all time. the beats are insane, the album came out in a time where the world needed it the most, the lyrics are incredible and witty. this album is as good as mainstream/soul/r&b hip-hop gets
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Oct 12, 2013The soul samples and the socially concious lyrics make this one of my favourite albums of all time. Definitely a certified classic. Maybe breathe in breathe out could of been, err, trashed?
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Nov 5, 2013
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Apr 21, 2014This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
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Feb 15, 2015
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May 15, 2016Além de inovador, ¨ The College Dropout ¨ , é um triunfo musical e artÃstico, onde a genialidade e o sarcasmo de Kanye West andam lado a lado.(A+)
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Nov 8, 2019Kanye West's College Dropout is one of the most successful, influential, and one of the best first albums that has ever been released. Every song is incredibly personal, and ranges from topics of God, family, society, violence, drugs, sex, and life itself. It's an incredibly long album, but incredibly ambitious.
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Nov 15, 2021
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Dec 20, 2022Kanyes best album by like 20 miles, xoxoxxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxooxoxoxox
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Aug 8, 2011Released on February 10, 2004, on Roc-A-Fella Records
Kanye was not new to the rap scene, but with The College Dropout he introduced himself as not only as a dope
producer but a talented rapper. Every track is pure Kanye gold; itâ -
Jun 12, 2011
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Jan 4, 2013A near flawless start to one of the greatest album trajectories of this generation, College Dropout is the record that established Kanye West as a force in the music industry. He may not be the greatest rapper, but he knows how to use his sampler and revamps classic soul songs to make enjoyable modern hits.
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RaulTSep 6, 2005I think his rap is trash its not what he truely feels. He doesnt rap about real life like JAy z and Nas
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Nov 28, 2010I also think his rap is trash its not what he truly feels. He is a poser trying to fake it. A pretender out for bucks, not interested in his fans or the messages contained it it.
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CopeJul 4, 2005Has some good beats, and listenable subject matter. However, the sped up soul jacks (beats) get tiresome and receive way more credit than they deserve. Kanye's lyrical ability is non-existant, though you can pretend like you're not listening.
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jaimeaFeb 14, 2004rehashed, uninivated,....boring!
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labadcFeb 18, 2004
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FinfroskSep 24, 2005Kanye sucks. What the hell is wrong with everyone, saying this is such a good album? It's just incredibly, mindblowingly, fantasticly boring! OH my god it's so boring! It has one song with a few good rhymes, but I don't remember the title, and I don't really care!
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JeffMar 28, 2004The fact that Kanye does not rap about money and cars and bling bling does not mean he is a "pioneer" as some choose to call him. This album is a big dissapointment, since it was expected to be one of the best hip hop albums this year. It's boring, uninspired, and unoriginal with songs about drug dealing and beating up your manager...it's all been said before.
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DanKApr 25, 2005Kanye is ruining hip-hop. He has some fly lyrics, but he shadows them my trying to appeal to people who just listen to the beats. If he's gonna make a rap album, he should make a rap album, not push his producing career.
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Jan 28, 2017
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Dec 18, 2019The first time it played sounded worse expected. The vocals fall flat. The CD doesn't have to skip to have skips. As a debut its sounds were poor. The skits are annoying and dull. The album sounds very poor on vinyl. As a change in music, it's a very poor change.
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Aug 16, 2012
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Apr 25, 2012There are good moments here, but the album is rarely great. Kanye demonstrates his incredible creativity as a producer, but he lacks the vocal tone to be a great rapper. His voice always feels a little stilted. On the two best tracks - "Spaceship" and "Two Words" - West must rely on others to supply many of the best rhymes.
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Apr 12, 2013schoolanduniversity.com Sensational media stories about millionaire drop-outs miss one thing: The vast majority of America's 30 million college dropouts are more likely to gain more.
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Mar 22, 2019top 3 rap album of the 00s with blueprint and mmlp this is kanye second best album behind mbdtf
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Jan 23, 2020Parece ser que ahora se vota con poca puntuacion los albumes que creemos que nos lo merercen.
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Jan 24, 2020Even Lil pump's Harvard dropout is better than is Kanye crap. One of the worst artists the world will ever see.
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Jul 28, 2020Weak album, built solely on Kanye's ego as usual. All the hype around it falls flat.
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Jan 6, 2021What a fitting name for an album that seems unfinished and subpar. Disappointing and boring.
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TonyCMar 4, 2004The second greatest rap album ever, surely the best debut, but the Blueprint is by far a better album. This now makes Kanye not just the greatest producer ever but he is the current best rapper, now Jay-Z has quit the game.
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FabiMar 5, 2004Shit is real...its fire man...His songs r stuck in my head all day...N his lyrics r nice...Im luvin Kanye
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carlosrSep 19, 2004I am an amateur rapper and producer and the way he raps and the way his beats rock just make me wanna do it more.
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danielleeOct 25, 2004Best Album of the year
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SethBFeb 11, 2004I LOVE THIS!!!!! I am SO tired of all this THUG CRAP in hip hop today. Kayne West bravely downplays that without losing street credibility. Finally, a major release who remembers what KRS would call, "Real Hip-Hop"!!
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brianlFeb 13, 2004best hip/hop cd since "all eyez on me" period.
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melissabFeb 16, 2004this cd is off the chain, i dont even have to skip tracks because they are all phat! He brings back what lyricist are really about!
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chancetFeb 17, 2004his style surpasses every rapper in the game right now. his lyrics are real and they'll impact any listener.
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StaceyGFeb 20, 2004Not many CDs are u able to listen to all the way through....not many albums touch on what is trendy and what is contoversial .....there are very few hip-hop albums that can reach everyone... this one does. Kanye is a true lyricist and beatmaster and as said on the last track "ya'll niggas are stupid for not signing" Chi's finest.
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StuTMar 23, 2004The best album of the year. possibly the best freshman album ever. Can't wait to hear his next one.
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twan/GunnMar 24, 2004
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cassandrajMar 2, 2004This cd was tight. i relly lik jay-zs part in da cd. if you dont like dis you sum hataz
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lil'aLbertMar 5, 2004This is a GREAT ALBUM, got the ADVANCED VERSION from the net and I still bought the RETAIL VERSION to SUPPORT this great artist as to labad's comment dont like it? then dont buy it... hater. 10 stars from me! this ALBUM is a HIT!
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brandonhApr 30, 2004album is much deeper than just any average album
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[Anonymous]Apr 7, 2004AMAZING
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vefhfbdvdvMay 13, 2004My Husband has the best album EVERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!!!
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kjRobinsonMay 10, 2004lauren hill should of been on that all falls down. that version is hot! but all in all k. west is a genius, but of course he would be, look who he's rolling with. it's the ROC in the building
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ssMay 9, 2004One of the best rap albums ever to be released.
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DanCJun 12, 2004This is the best CD of 2004 so far!
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BenMJun 18, 2004It is excellent. Kanye rules Through the wire n slow jamz are amazing
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ritasJun 6, 2004It has songs on it that I can listen to with my mother and my 9 year old sister. Some of the songs aren't for everybody but I love the cd. I listen to it everynight before I go to bed and in the morning before I leave home. It is just awesome I haven't gotten tired of it yet.
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Katie-lauraAug 17, 2004Family Business and school spirit the two best song on this album yet the only one's mentioned r jesus walks and the other 1's people should b given a chance to hear these they r great oh and kayne west is fit
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ChristinaTSep 22, 2004I love all the songs on this cd!!!!!!!!
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RachaelRSep 20, 2004I think Kanye is a musical genious.He has something to say that is actually meaningful, unlike other rappers who just want to talk about how much they have or how much they can get. I couldnt agree more than i do now on well Kanye is doing as an artist,role model,and man.If hes there somewhere .... Hello from NY to you Kanye. Rachael R.
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PeterOJan 13, 2005Being the best hiphop album since Beastie Boys' Hello Nasty, College Droput gave me renewed faith in a genre beset by soulless "bling bling" fakers. A must buy if I ever heard one!
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dom.Jan 22, 2005this is an awesome album! it's good to see someone supporting the Man above!
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GregPJan 20, 2005the best
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MaxFeb 22, 2005Killin y'all n****z on that lyrical s**t Mayonnaise colored Benz, I push Miracle Whips
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FigzMay 7, 2005This rap c.d. is so fuckin diff... how can it not get a good mark? Every song is awesome either its by lyrical beats or themes its all good.
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ghqjhhejghjhljOct 27, 2006the shti for real....
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DavidJ.Jun 24, 2007A Hip Hop Classic.
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ryanbNov 10, 2004
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BrianaSNov 10, 2004Kanye West's College Dropout album displayed real life struggles with the mantality of reaching out to the youth. He reflects on the difficulties, yet also, the love passion , and thanks for the life he has been given.
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GordonSOct 17, 2004Incredible work. Kanye West is not one of the top rappers around, but he delivers an amazing message and knows how to make beats fit his style.
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johnBOct 4, 2004Best cd i've ever listened to
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oscarsFeb 12, 2004this Cd is the freshest look on hip hop since eminem came into the game. kanye delivers the beats and the rhymes to be recognized as one of the top names in hip hop today
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KayneWestJrFeb 12, 2004AMAZING I love this album the best album of 2004 already-fact!! Without a shadow of a doubt, its a classick. The new kid is on the block and he's shining dude he's shining!!!!---Cop dis disc-no regrets. KW
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JustinFeb 13, 2004This is a great album- from the beginning to end Kanye mixes great beats with even better rhymes. Although very much mainstream it has a different feel to the music and thats what makes it great.
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MARKHFeb 14, 2004NICE
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jeremybFeb 15, 2004best hip hop cd of the year.
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daviduFeb 15, 2004This album is totally different than what hip-hop is right now.Kanye West is talking about things he wants to talk about and not neccasarily what people think theyre going to hear. He shows he can not only produce but drop ill lyrics also.
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MarcusWFeb 15, 2004This CD is fantastic, it just has one glitch. He left out some of his better songs from the mixtape off this CD. Like the Good, Bad the Ugly and Drop Dead Gorgeous
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DennisLFeb 16, 2004...Im just trying not to dropout...but he is speaking the truth
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ChyvaunFFeb 18, 2004This is an amazing CD. Kanye is a genius.
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IslamMFeb 18, 2004cd is straight fire
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JordanHMar 22, 2004Its HOT
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NseEMar 28, 2004
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sharinawMar 4, 2004ONE OF THE BESTS!
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MauricioVMar 7, 2004this Cd is freaking tight, i dont get tired of listen to it, and is one of them albums u can liten all the way through, u dont have to skip songs or anything cuz all them songs are hot, album is THE hotest in 2004
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DylanV.E.Mar 9, 2004This is a great album, I'm white and usually stick to 60's Rock, but every song on this Album kicks ass. Atleast borrow it from someone, You must hear this Album.
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ThaGMannnApr 4, 2004
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jaytMay 11, 2004Just deeeeeeeeerty.
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VMay 10, 2004from his style to his music, all original
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rogersMay 18, 2004This cd is almost perfect with songs that are simlply deeper than the regular hip hop album some of the songs are gritty and need some polishing like the song with Common, common just dont do it for the song all in all i think its one of the hottest things made not as good as maybe jayz's blueprint or reasonable doubt or maybe biggie's ready to die but give him a chance he is hot
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samlastJun 28, 2004its alllllllll good!
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mikecJul 17, 2004awesome
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deedeethegreatJul 6, 2004KANYE WEST IS THE CRAZIEST, FUNNIEST, DOPEST and the most CHEERFUl RAPPER EVER... COLLEGE DROPOUT is the best album of 2004..woRDD
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PaulSSep 18, 2004Now I usually like the rock music. Actually no; I usually ONLY like the rock music. But this album is so good! I heard Jesus walks on TV and absolutly loved it. No more rappers 'talking' about cars and 'bootys'. This has made me have a new found respect for hip-hop music!
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Awards & Rankings
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Feb 17, 2011Like 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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Feb 17, 2011Most 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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Delivers both ass-shakers and contemplative cuts.