Donda
by Kanye West
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6.5

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  1. zakolisty
    Aug 29, 2021
    9
    great rollout and you can see how he was making this album better from listening party to release, i think it's not half done and long song endings are just ye thing. you can feel how your feelings change through listening
  2. Camsteve
    Jul 23, 2021
    10
    Insanely good music. Kanye West is GOAT. The sky is blue. Every song is at least an 8.5 (with 5 of them 10 imo). His best album i dare say, even better than MBDTF. When people listen to it they’ll go mad, great features who all do equally well and sing sick verses/lyrics. Kanye West is a genius, he creates beautiful songs that blend in well and transition into one another, compellingInsanely good music. Kanye West is GOAT. The sky is blue. Every song is at least an 8.5 (with 5 of them 10 imo). His best album i dare say, even better than MBDTF. When people listen to it they’ll go mad, great features who all do equally well and sing sick verses/lyrics. Kanye West is a genius, he creates beautiful songs that blend in well and transition into one another, compelling storytelling, the type that hooks a listener and makes them not get old of it, The best song is 100% Kanye West’s best song OAT (bold statement i know) I’d say they’re all in his top 30, a few in his top 10 and 5.
    999999999/10    … Expand
  3. Rafael_Ramos
    Aug 29, 2021
    10
    One of Kanye's best albums. Such a beautiful and introspective artwork deserves the hype.
  4. Umbojug
    Aug 6, 2021
    0
    Terrible. Compared to his previous albums, this is just a mess of boring beats and nonsensical lyrics. Huge downgrade from his past work. I died inside when i was in the middle of listening to it, and it had to force my way through it.
  5. thefarmweasel
    Aug 29, 2021
    3
    This is just a bit rubbish in all honesty. i could accept this drivell if it revolutionised music in any way shape or form. Unfortunatley this ablum, though quirky, is no revolution 9. it's just a lazy cash grab that only fails to enforce the edgy character that kanye trys to push.
  6. Lolasuperstar
    Aug 29, 2021
    0
    This is the horrible álbum of the year. This songs of all álbum is desaster
  7. yawfi
    Aug 17, 2021
    0
    The most overrated artist of all time. His last good album was a decade ago.
  8. imOsk
    Aug 31, 2021
    7
    I think it's a pretty solid album. Songs are catchy, the production isn't anything crazy and it may be a little simple, but it works. Lyrics are also decent. Overall, I think it's a pretty solid Kanye album, but I don't think Kanye wanted to take risks with this one.
  9. Kyle_Peake
    Sep 9, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album has strong production and features accompanying West's performances, keeping listeners gripped consistently. It is cohesive in terms of themes, discussing struggles, losses, redemption and new beginnings throughout... a step-up from Jesus Is King, I recommend this for any rap fan.… Expand
  10. Sihoosihoo
    Sep 10, 2021
    10
    It's a really good album. The album was released at the hardest time of his life, and for that reason, sincere lyrics are included in the album. The proper harmony of the featuring and a new musical attempt show the value of this album.
  11. Jordanlol
    Sep 9, 2021
    10
    I'm not even a Kanye fan and that was one hell of an experience I listened to him in the older days but now that I go through his discography I am super impressed if you rate this album bad it's probably because you're expecting him to stick with his old sound but we we are evolving and I love it I love that kinda music that can't be compared to anything else just so outlandish thatI'm not even a Kanye fan and that was one hell of an experience I listened to him in the older days but now that I go through his discography I am super impressed if you rate this album bad it's probably because you're expecting him to stick with his old sound but we we are evolving and I love it I love that kinda music that can't be compared to anything else just so outlandish that catches my attention that's how you stand out ignore the critics and unlock a new sound… Expand
  12. BladeLover2049
    Oct 22, 2022
    8
    A great concept worked with creativity, respect and imagination. The problem are that is too long, with themes that really overshadow all. The polemic maybe has made the album be criticed before time.
  13. Blondinception
    Sep 12, 2021
    10
    He deserved, great album because it’s something diferent. The art and styles is unique, thank you kanye very cool
  14. kaiquebrabo
    Sep 9, 2021
    10
    This album, for real.
    Have something to heat your heart, i never listened to anything like this. It’s simple perfect.
  15. Yousefas23
    Sep 3, 2021
    9
    I really like this album. Another example of Kanye not being afraid to take risks and bringing the best out of the artist he features. He blends different genres yet still makes the album sound cohesive. Songs like jail, come to life, off the grid are unlike anything I’ve heard from him before and I love all of them. Definitely his strongest album for me since Pablo.
  16. averymillz
    Sep 7, 2021
    10
    Kanye got the most out of his features. The sounds and topics that went into this project are absolutely amazing
  17. TJby34
    May 5, 2022
    8
    In my opinion, it's underappreciated. Kanye spreads his wings and combines a million sounds in a way that doesn't feel messy or unfocused most of the time. A brilliant line up of features and solid Kanye performances, I think it's his best solo project since Yeezus.
  18. meeep
    May 14, 2022
    8
    This is probably Kanye's bets album since TLOP (excluding KIDS SEE GHOSTS).
    Besides the fact that this album is a huge mess, I really enjoyed it. There are a lot of great tracks. It's a perfect mix between gospel music and rap music.
  19. FuocoVFL
    May 16, 2022
    10
    One of my favourite Kanye album, all the songs are amazing INCLUDING DONDA CHANT THANK YOU.
  20. Moonnn111
    Jun 18, 2022
    8
    One Of the most artistics rollouts i ever seen in my whole life,one of the bests or the best kanye album
  21. drakeludin
    Oct 6, 2022
    10
    Anouther masterpiece from kanye west with no skips this is very underrated and is defnuated a 10/10 album
  22. MauricioSB
    Aug 31, 2021
    7
    Definitely not best Kanye album but it is not a 0 or a 6, a 7 is a good score for this record
  23. JCVP
    Aug 30, 2021
    9
    Best album I've heard in a while. Can't say this is the best album Kanye has made but to me this is the most memorial album I've hear in a while. I'll be listening to this for the foreseeable future. Not to mention what's happening in Kanye's life is also having an impact how I view his music. Watching his Sunday service has brought a lot of meaning to me personally. For once I'm listeningBest album I've heard in a while. Can't say this is the best album Kanye has made but to me this is the most memorial album I've hear in a while. I'll be listening to this for the foreseeable future. Not to mention what's happening in Kanye's life is also having an impact how I view his music. Watching his Sunday service has brought a lot of meaning to me personally. For once I'm listening to something that isn't about "getting into the game" or "get rich or die trying". There's a lot of humility and love in his lyrics of repentance, not making it about yourself but serving bigger than yourself and being honest. Many critics I read either have an issue with his past, Marlin Manson in the album (for real? 0 stars when you gave him 3?) It sounds more that people don't trust Kanye and very quick to call him a nut because it's just easier than trying to understand. I think he's going against the grain and I know he ain't no saint. But this is art. This will talk to many people who are going through a lot. A message about hope to even those who are considered damned. God forgives and don't play favorites.… Expand
  24. Tpitts987
    Aug 30, 2021
    9
    Donda is a culmination of various Kanye styles: JIK, TLOP, and yeezus. It is not his old school style of MBDTF that many will swear by as the only good version of Kanye. However a new style of music must be evaluated separately. This music cannot be reviewed solely on depth of lyrics or strength of production. One must listen to the track without any prejudice and take it all in. WithDonda is a culmination of various Kanye styles: JIK, TLOP, and yeezus. It is not his old school style of MBDTF that many will swear by as the only good version of Kanye. However a new style of music must be evaluated separately. This music cannot be reviewed solely on depth of lyrics or strength of production. One must listen to the track without any prejudice and take it all in. With this in mind there are many tracks including come to life, no child left behind, moon, and 24 that have left me at a loss of words simply by the movement of the music and melodies. Some would call hurricane, junya pt. 2, remote control, and new again repetitive but after a few listen one can realize that the reason for the chorus is so that the listeners can easily catch on and shout the lyrics. The all around category include songs such as jail, Jesus lord pt. 2, pure souls, keep my spirit alive, lord I need you, off the grid, and praise God hold replay ability and are songs for most settings and also include lyrics that makes one think on one verse for the rest of the song. The only reason this is a nine and not a 10 we’re the oddly placed percussion on many of the songs. Basic kick bases that don’t add much to the song or a lack of classical drums that would add greatly to the atmosphere of some songs. Also it would’ve been a little more complete if there was at least one song that relied heavily on lyrics where Kanye thought out a vision for the song and took a lot of time writing introspective lyrics. However, the overall “vibe” or atmosphere of the album is one that I continue to listen to over and over again.… Expand
  25. RandyDandy63
    Aug 30, 2021
    9
    Great album. Jesus Lord part 2 is a top 10 Kanye song. Some mixing could be better and the pop smoke song is unpleasant, otherwise a generally great album.
  26. notblonded
    Aug 30, 2021
    9
    Kanye is a genius, no doubt. The production kinda lack of something idk. But overall a 9/10 album.
  27. Calebbrwwn7
    Sep 1, 2021
    8
    A step up from 'Jesus Is King'. The level of artistry displayed in this album is fantastic, with several breathtaking moments all across the album. However, there are a few duds thrown in there, and the mix and master doesn't sound complete at all. This is probably due to Universal releasing the album without his permission though. Overall, a solid entry into Ye's discography, with someA step up from 'Jesus Is King'. The level of artistry displayed in this album is fantastic, with several breathtaking moments all across the album. However, there are a few duds thrown in there, and the mix and master doesn't sound complete at all. This is probably due to Universal releasing the album without his permission though. Overall, a solid entry into Ye's discography, with some gorgeous moments on it...
    8/10    … Expand
  28. SnappyJ24
    Aug 30, 2021
    9
    "Donda" is a beautiful tribute to his mother Donda West and features some of his best work, such as Off The Grid, Come To Life, and Moon.
  29. aldolar
    Aug 31, 2021
    9
    Donda its a complex journey of songs that are different from each other and i think this point it's as the same time the most criticized by some people (omitting the controversial actions of the artist to criticize the album by some media)
    So I think that with the passage of time this album could be better valued as it happened in the case of Yeezus.
    9/10
  30. jrdeegs
    Sep 1, 2021
    9
    A not-so-cohesive collection of 27 amazingly wonderful songs. Melodic. Angelic.
  31. JuanRH
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Donda, after the recent cancellations of Yandhi and DNDA this is something very acceptable to any ear, varying between Trap and Gospel, the latter being for which people make it look like a bad album, tracks like Jesus Lord, No Child Left Behind or 24 would not work without Sunday Service, tracks like Off the Grid and Heaven and Hell are collaborations that have not felt so alive since TLOP, Donda is not a bad album, it just hasn't come out at the exact moment, we are not facing an MBTDF, we are facing the future.… Expand
  32. Notorious24
    Sep 1, 2021
    8
    We can take some tracks out and make it sharper but i absolutely enjoyed the album and I liked the risk Kanye took I personally would have never thought he would work with Fivio Foreign or baby keem so taking those risks and making the most out of it is impressive Beautiful piece of art for sure this could make a strong run for album of the year.
  33. Mbp44
    Sep 3, 2021
    10
    Refreshing new music. Some songs hit harder than others at certain time but I enjoy them all.
  34. Poopoooo
    Sep 4, 2021
    10
    What a rollercoaster. Influx of hits; he did it again. AOTD. JUNYA WATANABE ON MY REEEEEEE!!!
  35. blackcelebratio
    Aug 29, 2021
    10
    What a beautiful album! Very thought provoking, chilling, emotional, spiritual. Top 3 Kanye!
  36. b3rtob3rto
    Sep 8, 2021
    10
    Donda > CLB Donda > CLBDonda > CLBDonda > CLBDonda > CLBDonda > CLBDonda > CLBDonda > CLBDonda > CLBDonda > CLBDonda > CLBDonda > CLBDonda > CLBDonda > CLBDonda > CLBDonda > CLBDonda > CLBDonda > CLBDonda > CLB
  37. Matielli
    Aug 30, 2021
    7
    "donda donda donda donda"

    I miss the old kanye. Ok, i like this album but he's now obsessed with Jesus, kim and his mother, Donda and that's ok, i think.
  38. cdgui
    Aug 31, 2021
    9
    Its highs is goat material, but its to much to be perfect, impossible to have 0 duds on a 27 tracks album
  39. cwneji
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    Craziest rollout ever, with a body of work to match the hype. 27 tracks, no skips.
  40. Bercho
    Aug 31, 2021
    7
    This album felt sooo long to listen too. Some of the songs has the same ideas making it feel like there’s duplicates and maybe a tripletes. It felt like listing to a compilation album instead of an acutely album. Jesus is king did a better job of timing than Donda. The only thing that’s stopping me from giving it a 4 is the songs, I can’t keep this songs out of my head and re-listening toThis album felt sooo long to listen too. Some of the songs has the same ideas making it feel like there’s duplicates and maybe a tripletes. It felt like listing to a compilation album instead of an acutely album. Jesus is king did a better job of timing than Donda. The only thing that’s stopping me from giving it a 4 is the songs, I can’t keep this songs out of my head and re-listening to it. Overall the album is a cluster **** but the songs are worth 24 souls to listen too.… Expand
  41. avidone
    Sep 1, 2021
    8
    Easily his best album since Twisted Fantasy. All these mediocre/bad reviews are about the artist, not the art
  42. Sceptyle49
    Sep 1, 2021
    7
    Kanye West's 13 album, Donda is a personal project. So obviously the album takes perspective of Kanye's divorce, his bipolar disorder, his mom and his faith in God. You can feel the Gospel influence in this, with sounds that transport you into a church, but stills sound like a typical Kanye project. There is a large list of contributors in this album, must of them are good and enjoyable.Kanye West's 13 album, Donda is a personal project. So obviously the album takes perspective of Kanye's divorce, his bipolar disorder, his mom and his faith in God. You can feel the Gospel influence in this, with sounds that transport you into a church, but stills sound like a typical Kanye project. There is a large list of contributors in this album, must of them are good and enjoyable.

    The problem with this album is probably the hype that surrounded it, 3 listening parties and big expectations on this one, so it probably feels kind of disappointing. In my opinion this album is poorly mixed and at moments it will fall out to the point that can be boring, this also can be explained because it's so long.

    Nonetheless it's still a good album, not the best of Kanye obviously, but still pretty nice.

    My favorites songs of this one: Jail, Off The Grid, Hurricane, Moon, New Again, Come to Life and Ok Ok Pt. 2.
    My least favorites: 24 and God Breathed.    … Expand
  43. dinodino
    Sep 4, 2021
    10
    A return to greatness for Kanye. The highs on this album are some of the best things Kanye has put out in a decade. Jesus Lord, Off The Grid, Come To Life, Heaven and Hell, Lord I needed you are all top tier Kanye songs.
  44. 1randomhuman1
    Sep 8, 2021
    10
    This is a masterpiece. Ahead of its time - in 5 years it will be recognized as one.
  45. Andres56502
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    one of the best works since Kanyes West TLOP, is an amazing piece of music , with feelings and moments you can feel in every song, a good tribute to Donda west
  46. HeitorPedro
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Album of the Year
  47. Afaber7
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Kanye's best. The production, the lyrics, the features, and the sheer emotion displayed by Mr. West makes this album a 10/10. Truly an album for the ages
  48. Leofleeee
    Aug 31, 2021
    8
    Mejor que JIK eso sí, pero no tanto como TLOP o Ye.
    Tiene tracks muy buenos y valen muchísimo la pena, sin embargo algunos llegan a sobrar o hubieran podido quedar mejor.
    Si fuera un EP más corto de seguro tendría mejor recepción.
  49. jimmybob7172
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    On “Come to Life”, a beautiful spine-tingling love-telling story off of Donda, Kanye sings about his desire for another life and wishing he had listened more to his wife, Kim Kardashian’s thoughts, dreams, and aspirations. He brings to light his mixed emotions about her presence and her absence while expressing how he doesn’t want to die alone without her specifically at his side.
  50. cknd
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Kanye makes a beautiful comeback with this masterpiece. Songs are definitely not meant to be radio-hits, but that´s the beauty of it. Kanye takes risks with this album and there are definitely some gems between the long list of songs. People just think it´s cool to hate Ye.
  51. dabari
    Aug 30, 2021
    8
    Pretty great album. Should have been shorter, I'd peak something like 20 tracks.
  52. fuccboi_slim
    Aug 31, 2021
    5
    I’m all for incorporating cultural/historical/political context into a review and considering the artist as part of the work but I’ve yet to read a single review of this album that focuses on assessing the music more than it serves as a vehicle for the writer’s personal opinion of kanye west. The only way I can explain some of these numbers is by assuming that half the critics straight upI’m all for incorporating cultural/historical/political context into a review and considering the artist as part of the work but I’ve yet to read a single review of this album that focuses on assessing the music more than it serves as a vehicle for the writer’s personal opinion of kanye west. The only way I can explain some of these numbers is by assuming that half the critics straight up did not listen to the album. Jail is excruciatingly beautiful. I teared up the first time I listened to it and it doesn’t really slow down from there. It’s a bit meandering in structure and I wanted more recordings of his mother because her voice is so powerful and the few selections he did include started to give a sense of what she meant to him & what her memory means to means to him at this point in his adult life with his divorce and very public psychological spiral, but he kind of abandoned that thread.

    overall this album **** rules. I’m not even gonna say anything about the Marilyn Manson/ da baby fiasco because i don’t think it’s worth defending and I’m not gonna jump on that bandwagon just to check a box but if you rly expected kanye to *not* intentionally piss everyone off... you’re being willfully ignorant. In 5 years or so when people are less absorbed in the current events aspect of its release and Manson (hopefully) faces some semblance of justice people will likely see this album for what it is: a glorious return to form and a sprawling albeit desperate masterpiece    … Expand
  53. alexandrye
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    This album is in another level of good music. It's fantastic. An amazing experience, You cry, you smile, you get euphoric. Songs talk about religion, depression, feelings, fame, racism and social issues. In fact got a little disappointed by the polemics with certain features and that gave me a little less incredible experience than it could've been to litsen to. Still, it's amazing. IfThis album is in another level of good music. It's fantastic. An amazing experience, You cry, you smile, you get euphoric. Songs talk about religion, depression, feelings, fame, racism and social issues. In fact got a little disappointed by the polemics with certain features and that gave me a little less incredible experience than it could've been to litsen to. Still, it's amazing. If early, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy was unanimously Kanye's best album, now, it's not. DONDA is maybe not better, but it's in the same level. 27 tracks and not a single one of them is bad. They're all great or above that. Ye just made at least one of his top 3 career albums, and proves himself as one of the greatest artists of all time.… Expand
  54. EdwV
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Best rollout of all time, even tho I could live without “tell the vision” and “remote control”
  55. luke000
    Aug 31, 2021
    9
    No living hip hop artist can bring out so much raw emotion on tracks like Kanye can.

    His best work since yeezus, maybe even since MBDTF.
  56. kriged
    Sep 1, 2021
    8
    This is surely Kanye's top 5 to keep it short it has 27 songs and not all of them are banger but it does has but it works with the album cause the album is so well sequenced. Its getting **** reviews now but its gonna be like 808's heartbreak after like 5 year people are look back and be like "Damn gospel with trap ye was ahead of his time'' this album does require multiple listens toThis is surely Kanye's top 5 to keep it short it has 27 songs and not all of them are banger but it does has but it works with the album cause the album is so well sequenced. Its getting **** reviews now but its gonna be like 808's heartbreak after like 5 year people are look back and be like "Damn gospel with trap ye was ahead of his time'' this album does require multiple listens to fully appreciate it, once you finish don't think about anything just rewind it and it will sound infinitely better.… Expand
  57. thebigflop_
    Sep 1, 2021
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Kanye West's new album is the spirituality of Jesus Is King performed with the artistc aggressiveness of The Life Of Pablo.
    It is less wholistic than expected, given that the album is named after his late mother.
    Though there are some highlights, there are also some rushed ones too.
    Favourite songs: Hurricane, Jonah, 24, Moon, Jesus Lord    … Expand
  58. stevencd
    Nov 12, 2021
    0
    A complete disaster, it's a horrible album. Just a little proof that he is the most overrated artist of this decade.
  59. shangyip
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Album is a combination of JIK, Pablo, with a sprinkle of Yeezus and even old soul sampling. When you have half the industry featured, with those features being at their top respective game, shows you how much work Kanye puts into this album to bring out the best in them. Should be album of the year, whole tracklist is full of replays (except for maybe Pop Smoke tribute + coupleAlbum is a combination of JIK, Pablo, with a sprinkle of Yeezus and even old soul sampling. When you have half the industry featured, with those features being at their top respective game, shows you how much work Kanye puts into this album to bring out the best in them. Should be album of the year, whole tracklist is full of replays (except for maybe Pop Smoke tribute + couple interludes). Production is always insane, with some of Kanye's best bars in a while. For an passionate, lifelong, OG Ye fan since 04 this is easily top 4 for me (which says a lot about his discography), along with Fantasy, Grad, and Pablo. On repeat for rest of the year EASILY… Expand
  60. alexhtmll
    Aug 30, 2021
    9
    Take off Tell the Vision and the album would have been a 10/10. Love the whole rollout tbh
  61. Tatecowp
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Greatest album of all time Greatest album of all time Greatest album of all time Greatest album of all time Greatest album of all time Greatest album of all time… Expand
  62. little_
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Perfeito, os críticos estão forçando mas não adianta, só tá dando mais hype pro álbum bjs
  63. Ironic
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    People are really mad for some reason that this album is 27 songs long.
    bro just skip them.
    screw this di** swinging contest let the kids hear the music.-ye
  64. xenobladee
    Aug 29, 2021
    10
    on god this is the most beautiful album i ever hear, all featured artists sounds great, the choirs are perfect, kanye and his team delivered a real masterpiece who will influence our lives.
  65. zazlol
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    It’s official. I’ve heard enough. DONDA is officially the best album of all time. Kanye has literally saved my life by blessing my ears with this masterpiece. DONDA isn’t just an album, it’s a cultural reset, a reason to breathe, an escape from this cruel world filled with thieves. It’s art, the first gift you open on xmas, a hug from a loved one, everything you’ve ever wanted, everythingIt’s official. I’ve heard enough. DONDA is officially the best album of all time. Kanye has literally saved my life by blessing my ears with this masterpiece. DONDA isn’t just an album, it’s a cultural reset, a reason to breathe, an escape from this cruel world filled with thieves. It’s art, the first gift you open on xmas, a hug from a loved one, everything you’ve ever wanted, everything you needed. All the suffering I've went through was worth it suddenly after listening to this… Expand
  66. dirtiehob
    Aug 30, 2021
    9
    The album is generally good, but some fluff could be trimmed. Kanye fleshes out his ideas from Jesus is King and combines them with a more hip hop flare. The use of church organs give it that ethereal heavenly feel that leaves a lasting impact on the listener. Kanye seems to be more introspective on this album giving thanks to his mother and God the two people who have helped get to hisThe album is generally good, but some fluff could be trimmed. Kanye fleshes out his ideas from Jesus is King and combines them with a more hip hop flare. The use of church organs give it that ethereal heavenly feel that leaves a lasting impact on the listener. Kanye seems to be more introspective on this album giving thanks to his mother and God the two people who have helped get to his superstar status. That’s why reviews that give this album poor scores because he’s “braggadocious” or a terrible person confuse me as they’re clearly written from someone who hasn’t listened to the album or from a Taylor swift fan with blind loyalty. Though this album is not without faults. The album is somewhat bloated. Five songs out of the 27 feel like they could have been cut with nothing lost. The second part to existing songs could have been cut or combined with the original versions. Tell the vision should have been cut because it adds nothing to the themes of this album, but I understand Kanye wanted to pay tribute to the late Pop Smoke. Secondly Kanye sometimes takes a back seat to his features, but those features are so good because Kanye pushes them to be good. Overall a strong album with great replay value… Expand
  67. dani1984
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Another classic from Kanye, with great tracks like come to life, Hurricane and Jesus Lord.
  68. 3mers0n
    Aug 29, 2021
    10
    DONDA > MBDTF, KSG, CLB, UTOPIA, CULTURE 3, BT3, MONTERO, KD2, THE OFF SEASON, AND CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST COMBINED
  69. HeavyMachinegun
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Beautiful piece of art, been listening to it from the minute it dropped. No skips, always on repeat. The mixing is kinda off, but nothing that cant be worked out. Let ye be ye
  70. Miyagisama
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    I was eagerly awaiting this, and I think Kanye has found his new stride and has delivered this epic thesis piece on the current Global Zeitgeist, Thoroughly Enjoyed, some tracks obviously stand out, Jail, Praise God, Jesus Lord, Off the Grid, Jonah, OK OK, there is so much variety and all still bang. I love this Kanye! I love the inside jokes too the album, feels cohesive but expansive, iI was eagerly awaiting this, and I think Kanye has found his new stride and has delivered this epic thesis piece on the current Global Zeitgeist, Thoroughly Enjoyed, some tracks obviously stand out, Jail, Praise God, Jesus Lord, Off the Grid, Jonah, OK OK, there is so much variety and all still bang. I love this Kanye! I love the inside jokes too the album, feels cohesive but expansive, i love the fact he brought along an allstar feature list for this new chapter..… Expand
  71. IceCoffee89
    Aug 29, 2021
    5
    The abuse of that distorted bass in almost every song make you tired and makes the album feel longer.
  72. twistnuno
    Aug 29, 2021
    8
    its not his best work by far, but it is still pretty good. give it a try you will like at least one track
  73. flrnkrllr
    Aug 29, 2021
    6
    Such a weird project.
    First of all it is waaaaaayyy too long, it becomes tedious to listen to after a while, which takes away from the really great highs the album offers. Scrap 6 to 10 songs, get the album down to 1hr15. Due to the length the album feels incoherent and is incredibly prone to weird moments of disappointment. Like did this half-assed track have to follow those incredible    Such a weird project.
    First of all it is waaaaaayyy too long, it becomes tedious to listen to after a while, which takes away from the really great highs the album offers. Scrap 6 to 10 songs, get the album down to 1hr15. Due to the length the album feels incoherent and is incredibly prone to weird moments of disappointment. Like did this half-assed track have to follow those incredible previous ones (Junya contends for the worst song of the year). “Jesus Lord” is one of the best tracks Kanye ever made. It’s kind of the “Runaway” moment, it is so stellar and overshadows everything on Donda. Also please appreciate 24, my personal favorite, thats what the whole album should be like. Please do not proudly claim the greatness of donda when u hated on Jesus is king, yall hypebeasts suck the enjoyment outta everything. Donda is mid overall. Could’ve been worse though.
    Regarding the features: many of them are stunning and fit really well, but it is just too much. It takes away from Kanye, sometimes they absolutely are not supposed to be on a kinda gospel album (sorry Pop Smoke). “    … Expand
  74. kactye
    Aug 29, 2021
    10
    Album of the year for me. One of the best projects he has made since My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, Yeezus and The Life of Pablo.
  75. NoOnesAtHome
    Aug 29, 2021
    10
    Kanye delivers! Great features, melodies, and concepts throughout the album
  76. TheGoblin
    Aug 29, 2021
    10
    The wait was worth it, this could very well be my AOTY. This album has incredible production and vocals mixed in with great lyrics, The pt 2 tracks didn't need to be there but since they're pretty much just bonus tracks it doesn't impact my review
  77. ogdan77
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. ye's best álbum **** off swifters virgins i bate yall gon smoke some weed ir something yall boring as hell… Expand
  78. guitfiddler95
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    His best work since The Life of Pablo! He's finally found a perfect balance between Jesus is King and Yeezus. Feels so good to be proud to be a Kanye fan again lol
  79. maxrp_04
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best album of all time, not even debatable Kanye hasn’t made a better album since yeezus… Expand
  80. Elpapasito
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    GOAT, this is what we were waiting for, i dont care the bad person he is, i only care his music, i love him as artist, this will be your son’s favorite album on god, separe the person of the artist and this album is dope, michael jackson do worse things and everybody loves him, stop being hypocrites, this album is from the future, this album is another culture reset on god,
  81. tdotq
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    If you don’t like this album, you must hate yourself and those around you with a strong passion.

    This is the music of life.
  82. Zappyboi
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    A true masterpiece from the GOAT Ye, some of his best tracks in a while, "Come to Life" might be a top 3 Kanye song EVER.
  83. bohmeila
    Aug 31, 2021
    9
    Donda is a masterpiece: a new sound in a thematically very packed time period for Kanye West, DONDA delivers on the promise of provoking emotions of grief, pain, sorrow, forgiveness and love. Only Kanye could get the [nearly] whole culture to feature on one album. It is indeed an “album for life” as it’s producers described it and not unlikely in my opinion a beyond amazing epilogue to anDonda is a masterpiece: a new sound in a thematically very packed time period for Kanye West, DONDA delivers on the promise of provoking emotions of grief, pain, sorrow, forgiveness and love. Only Kanye could get the [nearly] whole culture to feature on one album. It is indeed an “album for life” as it’s producers described it and not unlikely in my opinion a beyond amazing epilogue to an outstanding solo career.… Expand
  84. mmasilungan
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    #KanyeWest's #Donda is finally out!!!! Just so happened to wake up at about 6am to check my phone, when i found that it just dropped (on Sunday, the Lord's Day!) and instantly went into listening mode. What a journey from when he announced it a couple years back, or even dating back to #Yandhi being announced and pushed back many times. Loved all the listening events, made the album feel#KanyeWest's #Donda is finally out!!!! Just so happened to wake up at about 6am to check my phone, when i found that it just dropped (on Sunday, the Lord's Day!) and instantly went into listening mode. What a journey from when he announced it a couple years back, or even dating back to #Yandhi being announced and pushed back many times. Loved all the listening events, made the album feel like a movie -- that 2nd event in Atlanta was particularly #incredible. Loved the instant announcement outta nowhere during the #NBAFinals with #NoChildLeftBehind" -- which garnered instant hype. #GreatAlbum. A great dedication to his late mother, a sign of his prison reform intentions (which explains some of the features on it). Fantastic production harkening back to Dark Fantasy on MBDTF & Yeezus, more-so the lovechild of #TheLifeOfPablo & #JesusIsKing. Hard to skip much at all, even with the bonus-esque songs at the end (which were either alternative or the original version of the songs... still wished there was another version of #Hurricane on the album as well). Hardly any skips. So many bangers, and i loved the overall emotion on it as well. Love #JesusLord so much, amongst other songs like "Hurricane" (which had a long journey in itself.... which reminds me the OG version needs to be released sometime later hopefully… Expand
  85. Hockeyking
    Aug 30, 2021
    9
    It is stunning. The Production on this album is insane, the features are mostly good except for Carti and Thug, and some may have been improved. I think jail pt1 and 2 should be combined, both Dababy and JayZ had stellar verses that could easily go onto the same track. This album does suffer via length, with some lowlights such as Tell the Vision and Remote Control, but it's a blend ofIt is stunning. The Production on this album is insane, the features are mostly good except for Carti and Thug, and some may have been improved. I think jail pt1 and 2 should be combined, both Dababy and JayZ had stellar verses that could easily go onto the same track. This album does suffer via length, with some lowlights such as Tell the Vision and Remote Control, but it's a blend of Gospel and Real Hip Hop seen only from the likes of TLOP. Believe What I Say is a top 10 Kanye West song, absolutely phenomenal. Amazing Album, if Jail 3 happens, Fivio replaces Yachty on ok ok, and Remote Control/Tell the Vision get removed, along with the Pt 2's, if any 2 of those happen (last is mandatory) it would be 10/10.… Expand
  86. awb5401
    Aug 31, 2021
    8
    Kanye's best solo album since The Life of Pablo. Lyrically, it's similar to a better version of Jesus is King. Musically, this album is far superior. Sure, it's a little inconsistent and a little too long. There are a few filler tracks and some songs drag on for longer than they should. But the high points on this are absolutely amazing. Off the Grid, Believe What I Say, New Souls, Jonah,Kanye's best solo album since The Life of Pablo. Lyrically, it's similar to a better version of Jesus is King. Musically, this album is far superior. Sure, it's a little inconsistent and a little too long. There are a few filler tracks and some songs drag on for longer than they should. But the high points on this are absolutely amazing. Off the Grid, Believe What I Say, New Souls, Jonah, & Jesus Lord are all top tier Ye tracks. It's a shame that most of the major critics are looking past these gems and instead directing negative attention toward the presence of some controversial featured artists.… Expand
  87. JebKino
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    The great genius Kanye West delivers yet another masterpiece! This is easily the greatest album of the year, with the only potential competition being the next Limp Bizkit album. The lyrics are poignant and moving, and the music is beautiful and masterfully composed. I played this album for my atheist boyfriend, and he converted to Christianity.
  88. LukerLuke
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    great rollout, great album, its clearly an evolving project just like TLOP, and it will probably be better if it keeps evolving, rap AOTY for me.
  89. SpartanBlood_17
    Aug 30, 2021
    9
    This album is really good.
    Passionate and makes you cry.
    I reccomend it.
    This album is a 9- (8.75) for me.
  90. Gilbert9211
    Aug 30, 2021
    9
    This Album Is Amazing! I Don't understand why people hate it this album is Amazing!!
  91. Akshayakn6
    Sep 1, 2021
    10
    Just amazing and pure art. Metacritic is pure bs. Lol. Everyone knows Metacritic hate kanye. Do better, meta.
  92. kenzosan
    Sep 1, 2021
    10
    One of my favorite Kanye albums, deep and touching lyrics, TLOP is my favorite Kanye album taking into account all the sound of the album, Donda managed to have more striking lyrics
  93. cwcig
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    album perfeito do início ao final pqp eu te amo kanye west, valeu a espera
  94. crzyfrankie
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love this album. It is a masterpiece. All the haters can choke, specially that white lady called table swiff and her stans called swiffers.… Expand
  95. Shuggieo
    Aug 30, 2021
    8
    Let's get straight to the crux of it... This album in a lot of quarters will be judged will a lot of baggage Kayne brings to his projects from his dalliance with the republican party and his Maga wearing hat display. From his woefully misguided slavery didn't exist rant to including controversial figure Marlin Manson on this which already includes Chris Brown. 

    I get it I am also not a    Let's get straight to the crux of it... This album in a lot of quarters will be judged will a lot of baggage Kayne brings to his projects from his dalliance with the republican party and his Maga wearing hat display. From his woefully misguided slavery didn't exist rant to including controversial figure Marlin Manson on this which already includes Chris Brown. 

    I get it I am also not a fan of Wests work because of some of these reasons. 

    I took a punt on listening to Donda with no high expectations. 

    I was surprised how much I liked this album. 

    Kanye's use of semantic satiation on Donda is a key reason for my fondness for this work. 

    From the entrainment into repetition of the original word or phrase, which starts to break away from the meaning attached to the it, to a trance into something meaningless yet at the same time boundless a what transformation into #oneness death and rebirth all in the same space. 

    Its fitting that he has used this technique of as the album deals with combination of structures/ forms relationship that have transfigured into something less tangible. 

    At times it touches the ethereal realm of the classic Talk Talk Spirit of Eden and the confessional vulnerability of Marvin Gaye's Hear You My Dear.

    My Favorite track 24: loved the sample use of Shuggie Otis Island letter that blends in an out of the church organ like ripples of waves. 

    Overall I don't see this as an hip hop album which a lot of judging it on hence a lot of negative reviews. I see this in a similar light to Michael Jackson Dangerous album especially side two which ambitiously tried to combine multiple genres of music. 


    Once again I totally get why you wouldn't feel the need to bring you attention to a Kanye album but if you do go into it you might be surprised.    … Expand
  96. Beniiyiy
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Lindo, apenas o álbum da vida, perceptível como o Kanye deu a alma e um pouco mais para essa linda homenagem a mãe dele
  97. saeedaltahir
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    no words can describe this beautiful masterpiece you need to listen to it at least 4-5 times to fully comprehend the intelligence of ye
  98. Lakat
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I loved it! This was noce experience never lostened something like this ever. The beats were on point and also the lyrics were mesmerizing. Kanye knows how to make great album. This is not album of the year, it is album of the century… Expand
  99. DondanotanL
    Aug 30, 2021
    9
    Amazing Album, just a few songs that stop me from giving it a ten. I love the production and the features. Kanye brings some of his best verses and lyrics in a long time.
  100. yungcola
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Incredible collection of songs. From jail to off the grid to keep my spirit alive to come to life, this album is FILLED with instant classics. Seeing the super low ratings have to only be a product of Kanye having Marilyn Manson and Dababy on the album. Don’t let external factors cloud your judgement, this album is incredible.… Expand
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 19
  3. Negative: 1 out of 19
  1. musicOMH.com
    Sep 3, 2021
    60
    Though this isn’t a complete comeback, frustrated Kanye fans certainly have more grounds for optimism after this record than they did before it.
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  2. AllMusic
    Sep 2, 2021
    60
    Donda isn't without its highlights, but taken as a whole, it's both confused and confusing.
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  3. HipHopDX
    Sep 2, 2021
    62
    There are times where Kanye recaptures the magic of his golden years. ... But there just isn’t enough good here to look past the flaws. The final result is a collection of songs with little binding energy other than a vague Gospel through line, which runs across the tracklist — chaotic like The Life Of Pablo but devoid of the magic.
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