Donda
by Kanye West
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  1. 4rr4nW3th3rh111
    Aug 19, 2023
    8
    Modern Ye at his peak. After a handful of pretty mid releases after The life of Pablo, this album is an overlooked gem in Ye's discography. Production on this album is incredible. Best song on the album is "Junya".
  2. AlejoMadridista
    Aug 12, 2023
    10
    Excelente álbum, lo disfrute de principio a fin, no me aburrió ni la duración, ni los 27 tracks que lo componen, no entiendo las críticas negativas, diría que es un álbum más para los fans de Kanye, que para un oyente ocasional. 10/10
  3. Jhagman
    Aug 3, 2023
    10
    Honestly, I thought it was a great project for Kanye West. The album has a ton of volume, but the many songs on this album don't make it feel like it is too much. There are tons of really good features on this album as well. Kanye put out a solid project here and I am looking forward to Donda 2. Favorite song was "Off The Grid".
  4. Skeledon
    May 22, 2023
    10
    This is about as good as it can get for ye to go to gospel, sure it has its fillers, but i think from all the 27 songs we got some bangers, Moon is still my favorite song of this album. I do feel like the Pt.2's are a bit much otherwise this is a 10/10.
  5. Clutch22
    May 20, 2023
    8
    Pretty ok album. Definitely not his best album, but it still is underrated. Most songs have great production and the feature selections are great. Overall it's a ok album for mr. West, but we got to respect Ye 's effort to make something new and controversial.
  6. swagmaster6969
    Apr 13, 2023
    10
    Kanye West's album Donda is an exceptional piece of artistry that stands out from the rest of his modern music. Themes of his personal life, political views, and new musical influences are all present throughout the album, making it an important and essential addition to modern hip-hop. Kanye West’s album Donda is an impressive display of his creative genius, and it is arguably the bestKanye West's album Donda is an exceptional piece of artistry that stands out from the rest of his modern music. Themes of his personal life, political views, and new musical influences are all present throughout the album, making it an important and essential addition to modern hip-hop. Kanye West’s album Donda is an impressive display of his creative genius, and it is arguably the best album of modern Kanye’s career.

    First, the music on Donda is a diverse blend of genres, featuring elements of hip-hop, soul, and R&B. Kanye’s production is top-notch, and he experiments with different sounds and textures throughout the album. He is able to create a unique soundscape that is both modern and timeless, and the production is one of the album’s standout elements. Additionally, the lyrics on the album are thoughtful and poignant, and Kanye speaks openly about his personal life and his political views. He is able to express his thoughts and feelings in an honest and direct way, and the lyrics provide an insight into Kanye’s life and his beliefs.

    Furthermore, the features on Donda are also impressive. Kanye brings in a variety of talented artists to add to the album, including Travis Scott, Nicki Minaj, Jay-Z, and more. Each guest adds their own unique style to the album, resulting in a dynamic and diverse sound. The features also help to expand the sonic palette of the album, and they provide an interesting contrast to Kanye’s own style.

    Finally, Donda is an important album in Kanye West’s career. It is a reflection of his growth as an artist and a person, and it serves as a testament to his creative genius. The music on the album is powerful and thought-provoking, and it is an essential addition to modern hip-hop. Kanye West’s album Donda is an impressive display of his creative genius, and it is arguably the best album of modern Kanye’s career. It is a powerful and important album that stands out from the rest of his music, and it is a testament to his growth as an artist.    … Expand
  7. captainfall
    Mar 5, 2023
    7
    this album is definitely not one of Ye's best albums its still a fairly decent album with a some good songs on it
    best tracks on it being
    -remote control
    -moon
    -off the grid
    and hurricane
  8. zl0dei
    Mar 3, 2023
    7
    me gustó, más por lo que representa, cuando entiendes lo que quiere expresar en este álbum se hace god.
  9. carti999
    Mar 2, 2023
    10
    First album in a long time that actually made me cry during my first listen. Kanye really knows how to make beautiful music.
  10. Kxxmek
    Jan 29, 2023
    8
    This album is good example of Kanye artistic vision, "On God" is one of greatest things ever made by him, you either love or hate this album. I personally love it.
  11. TiagoCamellini
    Nov 4, 2022
    10
    Kanye west made the best album of 2021, with the aesthetic referring to divine comedy, portraying hell, purgatory, and paradise, it is an album with very good, and exciting songs.
  12. arostislavna
    Oct 30, 2022
    8
    A very solid gospel rap album, yes there are some weak tracks, and it's a bit silly that it's a clean album for the sake of being an all black cover without a parental advisory logo... but it works.
  13. 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
  14. 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.
  15. drakeludin
    Oct 6, 2022
    10
    Anouther masterpiece from kanye west with no skips this is very underrated and is defnuated a 10/10 album
  16. hiphopplatinum
    Oct 2, 2022
    8
    amazing album that actually has soul with amazing production and really future classic songs like Off the grid, hurricane, jail, praise god, believe what I say, moon, heaven, and hell, keep my spirit alive, Jesus lord, new again, pure soul, no child left behind & come to life but it does have misses like tell the vision, Junya, ok ok & remote control
  17. CARIKI
    Sep 24, 2022
    8
    it is good and aged really well...................................................................................................................................
  18. sonofgallifrey
    Jan 11, 2022
    8
    Yes it is a step up from Jesus Is King. But even standing on its own. This is a great album with heavenly production and little filler
  19. javierp
    Sep 5, 2022
    9
    In my opinion, Donda is one of Ye's best projects. Maybe the album is a little bit long and he could have put the names of the artists featured in the songs, but the energy poured in it is outstanding. The production and samples are impeccable, something very caracteristic of Kanye, as well as the deep and meaningful lyrics. I also love how honest he is when creating whole concepts for hisIn my opinion, Donda is one of Ye's best projects. Maybe the album is a little bit long and he could have put the names of the artists featured in the songs, but the energy poured in it is outstanding. The production and samples are impeccable, something very caracteristic of Kanye, as well as the deep and meaningful lyrics. I also love how honest he is when creating whole concepts for his artworks. This is how you make an album.… Expand
  20. Joffnatic
    Jun 28, 2022
    8
    This is some of the most interesting music I've listened to in years. Kanye pulls off some of his most intriguing work yet on this LP. Despite some filler tracks here and there, this is a great album, and I truly think this could have been a 10 out of 10 if he removed 4-6 songs on this album. Some of the songs on here almost made me a christian, and I'm pretty sure I had a conversationThis is some of the most interesting music I've listened to in years. Kanye pulls off some of his most intriguing work yet on this LP. Despite some filler tracks here and there, this is a great album, and I truly think this could have been a 10 out of 10 if he removed 4-6 songs on this album. Some of the songs on here almost made me a christian, and I'm pretty sure I had a conversation with God while listening to No Child Left Behind. Come To Life pretty much CHANGED my life, and Jesus Lord made me cry. Amazing album.
    My favorite songs are Jail, Off The Grid, Hurricane, Praise God, Jonah, Ok Ok, 24, Moon, Heaven and Hell, Keep My Spirit Alive, Jesus Lord, New Again, Lord I Need You, Pure Souls, Come to Life and No Child Left Behind.    … Expand
  21. MavisBeacon23
    Jun 28, 2022
    10
    This is a great album. Been listening consistently for almost a year now. Still sounds fresh. Don’t get the hate
  22. SourGapes
    Jun 19, 2022
    10
    The album is a mess, but the creative highs he reaches on Donda is the best I've seen from him since MBDTF. Hurricane, Off the Grid, Come to Life, easily are some of the best tracks Kanye has ever contributed to.
  23. 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
  24. Zackd641
    May 29, 2022
    9
    Good album. Similar to TLOP in the mixture of Kanye’s spiritual religious message and certified bangers. I would recommend listening without the “part 2” songs though just to cut down the 2 hour listening time to a more reasonable 1:20. My pick for 2021 Album of the Year. Lots of casual fans and drake fans are gonna say this album is bad but any real Kanye fan tells you it’s right up thereGood album. Similar to TLOP in the mixture of Kanye’s spiritual religious message and certified bangers. I would recommend listening without the “part 2” songs though just to cut down the 2 hour listening time to a more reasonable 1:20. My pick for 2021 Album of the Year. Lots of casual fans and drake fans are gonna say this album is bad but any real Kanye fan tells you it’s right up there with the rest of his music.… Expand
  25. FuocoVFL
    May 16, 2022
    10
    One of my favourite Kanye album, all the songs are amazing INCLUDING DONDA CHANT THANK YOU.
  26. 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.
  27. 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.
  28. AndreBorba
    Apr 24, 2022
    10
    I don't care about what people say about this, i don't care about Ye's previous records. That album is so important to me, and now when i'm really depressed, some of the songs that always helps me are on this album. Come to Life my favourite one. Album for my life. Thanks Ye.
  29. MonkeMan
    Apr 6, 2022
    7
    Rollout was cool albums fine but to many songs. Some good songs like hurricane, come to life, moon. Others are kinda forgettable and boring. But at least it’s not Jesus is king
  30. narolo
    Mar 30, 2022
    7
    goodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgood
  31. Cool8tReviews
    Mar 25, 2022
    7
    Solid album all around. OFC when the intro pops up on a drive or shuffle its annoying af. However there are still many tracks i come back too. The Highs may not be as great as some of Kanye's previous materiial however it is a highly consistent album that is enjoyable to listen to. Furthermore, all the features kill it even The Weeknd who I am personally not a big fan of normally.
  32. KanyeGOD19
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    This is For Donda West This is For Donda West This is For Donda West This is For Donda West This is For Donda West This is For Donda West
  33. KaijuuU
    Aug 30, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Creo que es Justo un refrescante regreso para Kanye, no es un trabajo anticuado y en ciertos aspectos se siente innovador… Expand
  34. MetacriticOnur
    Mar 5, 2022
    8
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  35. CordRafael
    Feb 17, 2022
    10
    genial.genial.genial.genial.genial.genial.genial.genial.genial.genial.genial.genial.
  36. Jrob27
    Feb 3, 2022
    9
    People dog on this album way too much. There are a variety of songs and while it takes a gospel like approach it is very scuttle and doesn’t interrupt the music flow. Album is sequenced beautifully. Top songs include everything but Donda Chant and tell the vision. Part 2s are mid but rest of the album is a masterpiece
  37. PatchWurk777
    Jan 22, 2022
    8
    After a relisten, I do need to praise this album on so many aspects. The vibe of the album had me floating at every turn. It's a beautiful and transcendent experience. The mixing, as usual, is perfect. Lyrics are meaningful, which especially apparent in Come to Life. Is it a great album? **** no, but it is a good album that improves upon Jesus is King in every single aspect. Is it theAfter a relisten, I do need to praise this album on so many aspects. The vibe of the album had me floating at every turn. It's a beautiful and transcendent experience. The mixing, as usual, is perfect. Lyrics are meaningful, which especially apparent in Come to Life. Is it a great album? **** no, but it is a good album that improves upon Jesus is King in every single aspect. Is it the experimental opus it was hyped up to be? Nope, that still goes to Life of Pablo. Maybe Donda 2: Electric Boogaloo will be better.… Expand
  38. Buay
    Jan 16, 2022
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. kanye threads the thin line of no profanity in rap, execution was emeculate and had a tad bit flaws but it's depiction of a mother being the dedication is what leads to it's predictable lack luster still he the goat… Expand
  39. FruitPolo
    Jan 12, 2022
    9
    Amazing album with heavy feature list. Has only gotten better with more listens.
  40. ISETAEME
    Jan 10, 2022
    8
    Este álbum es un desastre, sobran algunas canciones y es bastante largo.
    Sin embargo, si le doy una nota de 8 es por todo el resto del álbum. Un álbum que habla y va dedicado a su madre. Emocionalmente este álbum es precioso. Es una pena que se le tire odio hacía este álbum debido a algunos artistas y debido a Kanye, pese a que el haya cambiado estos últimos años.
  41. DrakeisTrash
    Jan 8, 2022
    10
    great album, the only reason it has a bad rating is because of all the drake fans who love kissing boys
  42. bebeAstengo
    Jan 3, 2022
    8
    Severely over hated.
    When I first listened to Donda I thought of it as a 4/10 album, but it grew on me so much, there are many gorgeous tracks (24, hurricane, come to life, pure souls, Keep my spirit alive, Moon, Believe What I say, Jonah, Jail) along with some hard bangers (Off the Grid, Jail, Heaven and Hell, New Again, God Breathed). This album makes me feel things man, and Come To    Severely over hated.
    When I first listened to Donda I thought of it as a 4/10 album, but it grew on me so much, there are many gorgeous tracks (24, hurricane, come to life, pure souls, Keep my spirit alive, Moon, Believe What I say, Jonah, Jail) along with some hard bangers (Off the Grid, Jail, Heaven and Hell, New Again, God Breathed). This album makes me feel things man, and Come To Life is one of the most emotional Ye songs there is out there.

    Some songs could have been left out, Tell The Vision and Remote control are some of the worst Ye tracks hes ever released imo. The pt2 bonus tracks don't really bring much to the table but they shouldn't be considered part of the standard tracklist. I also wished we got a bit more focus on Ye in some tracks, mainly in the second half his presence on some tracks is pretty minimal, giving most time to the featured artists. Since this is a tribute to Donda I would have expected less features, but Donda is absolutely filled to the brim with guests. This is a small issue however since the guests do bring in quality music

    Overall a great album with many highs and a few lows.    … Expand
  43. Wanesta
    Dec 28, 2021
    10
    There are multiple reasons why Donda should be considered a modern masterpiece. First off, Kanye bears his soul completely and shares his most vulnerable side yet to the harsh public. Following My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy's footsteps, it seems that every time Kanye West faces an extremely difficult time in his life (his highly-publicized divorce after 6 years with Kim Kardashian,There are multiple reasons why Donda should be considered a modern masterpiece. First off, Kanye bears his soul completely and shares his most vulnerable side yet to the harsh public. Following My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy's footsteps, it seems that every time Kanye West faces an extremely difficult time in his life (his highly-publicized divorce after 6 years with Kim Kardashian, recent political disturbing revelations, an everlasting feud with Drake, etc.), he hides for a few months under a rock and comes out with a record to not only change the shift of rap but the music industry as a whole. This time, he's grieving the devastating death of his mother that still stings to this day after nearly a decade. Secondly, in true Kanye fashion, the rapper brings a near-perfect list of collaborators from the hypnotic Abel Tesfaye to the controversial Marilyn Manson, also with a surreal cameo of Kanye longtime friend and best man, Jay-Z. From the very first calling of Ye's mother to the last seconds of "No Child Left Behind", we can hear an astonishing variety of sounds and verses brought by many different stars. Finally, Kanye's creative mind and undeniable faith build a breathtaking world for us to explore every listen. It's therapeutic, metaphoric, and reflective. An important slept-on classic that will receive recognition years later.… Expand
  44. F4lC0N_
    Dec 24, 2021
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Its a good album but its not complete. And in my opinion Kanye have other better albums… Expand
  45. lessssgoo
    Dec 23, 2021
    7
    it's very cinematic, even 15 minutes in it still feels like an intro to this album. Features are amazing, maybe even too good sometimes they just steal the show but Kanye is still the clear "director" and presented in every song. The quality is incredible songs like off the grid couldn't get more clean. But there is a big amount of filler, and it feels a bit empty sometimes.
  46. AndreyCosta
    Dec 22, 2021
    8
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  47. ihavegoodtaste
    Dec 10, 2021
    9
    Including the deluxe this album is legitimately a masterpiece. Most songs are near perfect, save for a couple here and there, which is why I gave it a 9. It incorporates all sorts of different hip hop genres from trap to drill, melodic and gospel. The production is extremely contemporary and unique and there are some insane vocals and lyrics throughout the track. 9/10.
  48. ztrk06
    Nov 28, 2021
    8
    Donda is not just an album, it is an experience. As someone who recently lost someone, it is an art piece I can totally relate to. I understand what Kanye has been through with his late mother's death and I like how he relieves his and my pains by talking about it.

    The storytelling on the album is great, even though there are some tracks I don't like at all the album is overall great.    Donda is not just an album, it is an experience. As someone who recently lost someone, it is an art piece I can totally relate to. I understand what Kanye has been through with his late mother's death and I like how he relieves his and my pains by talking about it.

    The storytelling on the album is great, even though there are some tracks I don't like at all the album is overall great. It is not as great as Dark Fantasy or TLOP but Kanye didn't surprise me with this.    … Expand
  49. tristantristan
    Nov 26, 2021
    10
    Solid 9/10 all the hate is not justified. If this was made by anyone else than kanye you would all praise it.
  50. zFr3stig
    Nov 21, 2021
    9
    Un altro capolavoro di Kanye.
    Spesso messo a paragone con Certified Lover Boy, ma Donda è nettamente meglio.
  51. ovomelo
    Nov 18, 2021
    8
    I liked the rollout, but i felt like the album was too long and filled with songs that could've been taken off. But I loved it, it sounds like a combination of his past albums rolled up into one.
  52. shxnen
    Nov 15, 2021
    9
    A great album, with great lyrics and great instrumentals, ahead of its time, with a very special theme for the author
  53. Dress
    Nov 14, 2021
    10
    Obra maestra incomprendida y solo le tiran porque salió dababy y Marilyn manson en el álbum.
  54. Ethie
    Aug 31, 2021
    8
    This album reminds me of 'JESUS IS KING' and 'Ye' and i love it. Production on this album is top notch as well as having plenty strong melodies. Highlights in this album are definitely Jail (either one they're both solid), Hurricane and Jesus Lord. The lyrics might not be Kanye's best but the storytelling is compelling to say the least. Solid 7.5
  55. JakobJuul
    Nov 13, 2021
    9
    Amazingly well crafted. Only critique is that some parts may be a little unnecessary.
  56. junlim954
    Nov 12, 2021
    7
    This is a little harder of an album to rank because of the standard that we hold Kanye to. I want to be completely objective as possible and not pin this against any of his other works when deciding the score, so I'm giving it a 7.

    I think what most disappointed me about this album is how easy it would have been to make it better. 27 tracks is an incredibly bloated album by any standard    This is a little harder of an album to rank because of the standard that we hold Kanye to. I want to be completely objective as possible and not pin this against any of his other works when deciding the score, so I'm giving it a 7.

    I think what most disappointed me about this album is how easy it would have been to make it better. 27 tracks is an incredibly bloated album by any standard of a rap album. Maybe cutting a handful of tracks off of the album would have given it a more polished feel. I see the direction he was trying to go in, but it's a little harder to recognize it when the track list feels a little all over the place.

    Moving away from the criticism, I still think Kanye delivers like always. Without looking for depth, this is an incredibly catchy album. Songs like Off the Grid and Junya will have you reaching to turn on the speaker, while the other songs are a little slower but beautiful in their chord progression and overall message like Jesus Lord and Moon.

    The best way I can describe this album is having high highs that are almost equally matched by bloated mediocrity at times. I expected a lot more from an album that Kanye dedicated to his late mother, but maybe this is an unfair criticism. Either way, it was a good album by rap standards. Well below average by Kanye standards.    … Expand
  57. AnthD13
    Nov 4, 2021
    8
    Kanye returns to form with DONDA. Minimalist but very creative. Production always amazing, Kanye brought out the best in the features.

    update November 4
    its gotten better after original listen. As per every Kanye Album
  58. A-Z
    Nov 4, 2021
    7
    This is a difficult case. The first half of the album is a straight 9/10. Off the Grid, Jail, Hurricane and Moon are fantastic songs. Praise god and 24 have a different vibe to them, but it works. Then comes the second half, which has some flops, like Tell the vision and all of the pt. 2 tracks except Jail pt. 2. If he had cut some songs, I would have liked it more. Still very solid andThis is a difficult case. The first half of the album is a straight 9/10. Off the Grid, Jail, Hurricane and Moon are fantastic songs. Praise god and 24 have a different vibe to them, but it works. Then comes the second half, which has some flops, like Tell the vision and all of the pt. 2 tracks except Jail pt. 2. If he had cut some songs, I would have liked it more. Still very solid and better than Jesus is King in my opinion.… Expand
  59. VBSBazooka
    Nov 3, 2021
    7
    This albums definitely has its moments of being one of the greatest albums of all time, but this thing is so bloated. There are so many songs on this and it is so long. Normally to really get the feel for an album, I'd listen to it once or twice, but this not only took me multiple sessions to listen through once, but it did as well for my friends. If I was only analyzing the best tracks,This albums definitely has its moments of being one of the greatest albums of all time, but this thing is so bloated. There are so many songs on this and it is so long. Normally to really get the feel for an album, I'd listen to it once or twice, but this not only took me multiple sessions to listen through once, but it did as well for my friends. If I was only analyzing the best tracks, this would probably be a 9 or a 10, but instead I have to analyze every single song. DO NOT GET ME WRONG, THIS IS A GREAT ALBUM. I RECCOMEND IT. Maybe just find a playlist of the best songs though.

    Favorite Songs: I can't even remember
    Least Favorite Songs: Can't remember    … Expand
  60. Fanuch
    Nov 1, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Foda! Pra caralho kanye vc é incrível quem votou menos que 10 é burro!!!!!!… Expand
  61. Lavecchia
    Nov 1, 2021
    10
    Kanye west is a musical genius, the greatest composer of all time. This album was a masterpiece front to back and anyone that disagrees loves heart disease and hates old people(Rip Donda)
  62. MusicFanLol7
    Oct 31, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is great and is mostly consistent track by track. Donda Chant is just "Donda" being repeated but it does have a nice meaning. Jail is a solid way to start the album with a very catchy chorus along with an unexpected and solid Jay-Z feature. God Breathed is a song I absolutely love. The build up to a huge beat drop with Kanye constantly saying "I know God Breathed on this" and then it goes to a completely different direction. Honestly, the beat not dropping is what made the track much better. Off The Grid is pure fire. The Carti feature was decent but Fivio is the one that stands out. The switch up to the drill beat was smooth and hearing Kanye on a drill beat was great. Hurricane was also great with The Weeknd murdering the track, and a decent Lil Baby feature. Praise God was also pretty good as well. Travis, Kanye, and Donda trading bars just gives me goosebumps. As for Baby Keem, his rapping was good but the baby voice is atrocious. Jonah was not a bad track either. Durk and Vory were fine on the track and the storytelling was good. Ok Ok surprisingly had a good Lil Yachty feature, along with Kanye throwing obvious shots at Drake. Fivio was meh on this track compared to Off The Grid. Overall the track was decent. Junya simply undelivered. Kanye was just meh and Carti was just passable. Believe What I Say was a real highlight here. The hook was great and we need Kanye to make more songs like this. 24 was another beautiful song that gave me goosebumps. Remote Control was meh. The hook is what saves this song. Moon was a beautiful song with a great hook from Don Toliver, and a beautiful verse from Cudi. Heaven and Hell was alright. Nothing too special but not bad. Donda is pretty much just an interlude with a speech from Donda. Keep My Spirit Alive was a great song with Griselda making a good appearance. Jesus Lord is another fantastic track with Kanye and Jay Electronica killing it. Very personal and sincere verses with another beautiful hook. New Again is pretty solid and it does have Chris Brown (-_-) but the track itself is good. I don't even need to explain why Tell The Vision is trash do I? Lord I Need You is a good track which is obviously about Kim Kardashian. The song itself sounds solid but the lyrical content is pretty good (other than the Taco Bell and KFC line, lol.) Pure Souls has a good verse and hook from Roddy Ricch, and and Shenseea kills it with the beautiful outro. My one issue is that Kanye is absolutely nothing here compared to these two. Kanye's part seemed too rushed with him constantly repeating his lines. Come To Life is the best song I've honestly heard in 2021. Wow, how beautiful. Super emotional along with the piano which just works. No Child Left Behind is a good way to close the album out. Another beautiful and enjoyable song. The part 2's are not needed, especially Jail part 2. Junya part 2 is better than the original and the other 2 are just alright.

    Final thoughts: A super creative and great album. A major step up from Jesus Is King, and the gospel sounds here are also a major step up. Noticeable filler, but a great album regardless. I recommend this to Kanye fans. It's definitely worth a listen.

    Favourite tracks: Jail, God Breathed, Off The Grid, Hurricane, Praise God, Jonah, Ok Ok, Believe What i Say, 24, Moon, Keep My Spirit Alive, Jesus Lord, New Again, Lord I Need You, Pure Souls, Come To Life, No Child Left Behind

    Least Favourites: Junya, Remote Control, Tell The Vision    … Expand
  63. Butt69
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    I love it. The only thing I didn't like is jail pt.2 and Jesus is lord pt.2 I think the album should have ended after no child left behind. But still love it.
  64. CHeiler
    Oct 22, 2021
    8
    I’m sorry, but the critic and audience score is WAY too low. The album was a bit of a let down and had flaws but it still was at least 75-85. I think people judged it too quickly and I think it will age well like all his albums.
  65. jerepacheco11
    Oct 18, 2021
    9
    Album Of The Year.

    Top 3:

    -Come To Life
    -Off The Grid
    -Believe What i Say
  66. L_P
    Oct 16, 2021
    8
    This album shows that Kanye’s newfound full hearted move to religious music can still be some of his best work
  67. YEEZYFLESHLIGHT
    Oct 13, 2021
    10
    INCOMINGGGG! AOTY anyone who says otherwise is racist, sorry i dont make the rules.
  68. dusanper
    Oct 12, 2021
    10
    Melhor álbum da história da galáxia, quem discorda não tá vivendo direito.
  69. bedroom
    Oct 7, 2021
    8
    I'd say this is Kanye back on track, Donda is sharp, although this album feels like a roller coaster, with ups and downs, and a confusing tracklist, it also feels like if TLOP and Jesus is King had a baby, Ye's presence is there, is brilliant, and you can feel it. Donda is long, probably longer than it should, i hate that Ye couldn't decide between the same songs with different features,I'd say this is Kanye back on track, Donda is sharp, although this album feels like a roller coaster, with ups and downs, and a confusing tracklist, it also feels like if TLOP and Jesus is King had a baby, Ye's presence is there, is brilliant, and you can feel it. Donda is long, probably longer than it should, i hate that Ye couldn't decide between the same songs with different features, but we all know how Kanye is, and I'm here for it. Kanye will never not be influential.… Expand
  70. tishbueno
    Oct 3, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Faixas como Junya, Ok Ok, Jonah e Believe What I Say mostram que Kanye permanece com sua essência, mesmo mostrando algo um pouco fora do seu “normal”. Não são músicas grandiosas, mas ainda é Kanye. New Again, Pure Souls, No Child Left Behind e Heaven and Hell são fortes músicas e nos traz visões mais cruas do Kanye sobre ele mesmo e sua relação com Deus.… Expand
  71. xCqrd
    Sep 30, 2021
    8
    Great Album not his best but it's definitely a good one to remember. He has some great songs in it such as Hurricane, off the grid, praise God and many more. Sure there are some songs that don't hit like tell the vision but mostly great songs. Kanye is a damn musical genius.
  72. HoneyBee1995
    Sep 27, 2021
    10
    Te amo ye .
  73. darkrai26
    Sep 26, 2021
    9
    amazing album from ye. he put so much effort into this album and let his heart out on almost every song. there were definitely high highs and low lows in this album which affects my rating a little but but for the majority of this album i enjoyed the music. not only that but it contains the hardest trap song of the year so far, Off The Grid. there were also several other amazing songs onamazing album from ye. he put so much effort into this album and let his heart out on almost every song. there were definitely high highs and low lows in this album which affects my rating a little but but for the majority of this album i enjoyed the music. not only that but it contains the hardest trap song of the year so far, Off The Grid. there were also several other amazing songs on this album but the list is so long. i dont think this is mbdtf or graduation level of greatness but still a very solid album.… Expand
  74. kaizgak
    Sep 25, 2021
    9
    its been almost a month since its release, but i still listen to this album everyday from track 1 to track 27. donda is a beautiful heaven-like album, that was made by one of the most influenctial, if not the most influencial artists of this century. the 0 reviews here are mostly from people that didnt listen to this work. i mean, kanye is controversial person, but his personality is notits been almost a month since its release, but i still listen to this album everyday from track 1 to track 27. donda is a beautiful heaven-like album, that was made by one of the most influenctial, if not the most influencial artists of this century. the 0 reviews here are mostly from people that didnt listen to this work. i mean, kanye is controversial person, but his personality is not the reason to hate this album. after a lot of donda scrobbles, i can say that this album is his top 5 album, even though his discography is almost impossible to rank. the only bad thing about this album might be a few mid tracks, but thats it. 9-9.5/10… Expand
  75. Milanoo
    Sep 24, 2021
    7
    A nice addition to Kanye's discography.
    Although there are some terrible choices being made in the form of overtly long run time and unnecessary features, such as DaBaby and Marilyn Manson on Jail pt.2. Nevertheless there are great songs in the album that compliment each other in a way only Kanye West knows how to do.
  76. Khashayarshoj
    Sep 24, 2021
    10
    Beautiful and meaningful album with exceptional production. I just hope he would add Chris Browns verse in New Again
  77. plw_
    Sep 24, 2021
    8
    Although some songs feel unfinished, Kanye brings a lot of great tracks (some among his best ever like Jesus Lord, Moon and Off The Grid.) The themes are really well introduced. Kanye also brings a lot of featured artists to this project, which in my opinion is great. I don't think the pt2s are part of the album so with 23 tracks there is close to no boring moments. With a little bit ofAlthough some songs feel unfinished, Kanye brings a lot of great tracks (some among his best ever like Jesus Lord, Moon and Off The Grid.) The themes are really well introduced. Kanye also brings a lot of featured artists to this project, which in my opinion is great. I don't think the pt2s are part of the album so with 23 tracks there is close to no boring moments. With a little bit of tuning, this album could be a 9. Top 2 hip hop album this year behind Smiling With No Teeth. And by the way, the people who are saying this album is a 0 because kanye brought Mason, Dababy and Chris Brown to the album are delusional, who are you trying to impress?… Expand
  78. Swift_Django
    Sep 24, 2021
    10
    Beautiful piece of music that no one could have ever created but Kanye West.
  79. Iamangelo8789
    Sep 23, 2021
    10
    Why this album it's 53..? Dude, it's a literal masterpiece, including such amazings and sentimental tracks from Ye..
  80. dbm
    Sep 23, 2021
    10
    This is a Masterpiece. This is quite possibly the best Kanye album yet. No, it is not unfinished. No, it is not too long. No, Marilyn Manson has nothing to do with how good the music is. The pt 2's are bonus tracks; choose your own adventure. The album ends with No Child Left Behind. If you give this a bad review, it's not because of the music. And if you gave this a bad review, youThis is a Masterpiece. This is quite possibly the best Kanye album yet. No, it is not unfinished. No, it is not too long. No, Marilyn Manson has nothing to do with how good the music is. The pt 2's are bonus tracks; choose your own adventure. The album ends with No Child Left Behind. If you give this a bad review, it's not because of the music. And if you gave this a bad review, you probably shouldn't be writing reviews in the first place.

    P.S. It's nice to see Kanye in a good place.    … Expand
  81. colaj001
    Sep 19, 2021
    10
    This album is the culmination of Kanye's musical journey across so many different genre-bending, genre-defining sonics over the last two decades. Hip-hop, gospel, trap, soul, funk, etc. etc. A range from college dropout Kanye right through to Yeezus Kanye, sprinkled with Jesus is King Kanye throughout the record. Lengthwise, yes, it is long, but critics and fans seem to complain eitherThis album is the culmination of Kanye's musical journey across so many different genre-bending, genre-defining sonics over the last two decades. Hip-hop, gospel, trap, soul, funk, etc. etc. A range from college dropout Kanye right through to Yeezus Kanye, sprinkled with Jesus is King Kanye throughout the record. Lengthwise, yes, it is long, but critics and fans seem to complain either way.

    Donda started off as an ok record but after the millionth listen, its become a firm no. 2 behind MBDTF. Our boy did it again.

    Nobody is doing what Kanye is doing creatively, with three packed out listening parties which allowed fans into the creative process of a genius - as manic and annoying as it was beautiful and spell-binding.    … Expand
  82. RedGreyBlue
    Sep 17, 2021
    7
    Easy or hard to listen to... Ye wanted to stick to a style which at times can go for benefit. The tracklist could be shorter, but a lot of tracks do give me a feeling that I'm rising into the sky.
  83. jack06
    Sep 12, 2021
    8
    As a rap fan, I have listened to a lot of rap music. As of this year, I have listened to a lot of albums from the most popular artists, and I think Donda by Kanye West is the Album of the Year. Kanye West is one of my favorite and one of the greatest rappers ever. Because of the production, features, and lyrics on the album, I think Donda is one of the best albums of this year.
    First of    As a rap fan, I have listened to a lot of rap music. As of this year, I have listened to a lot of albums from the most popular artists, and I think Donda by Kanye West is the Album of the Year. Kanye West is one of my favorite and one of the greatest rappers ever. Because of the production, features, and lyrics on the album, I think Donda is one of the best albums of this year.
    First of all, the lyrics contribute to Donda being one of the best albums of the year. The whole album is clean and has no curse words, which is good for people who don’t like listening to explicit music. Most of the lyrics on the song are meaningful. Some of the lyrics talk about being poor in the past and making out of the hood. The main theme of the lyrics is God. One of the lyrics on the song by Lil Yatchy is paying tribute to another rapper, Juice Wrld, who died. The album was named after Kanye West’s mother, Donda West. Kanye wouldn’t put any lyrics that aren’t meaningful on this album.
    Second of all, the production on the album is amazing. Kanye worked with some of the most popular and talented producers in the rap industry. Some of those producers include Mike Dean, Ronny J, Boi-1da, Digital Nas, Cubeatz, Swizz Beatz, and many more. The production on the songs give a nostalgic vibe. Some of the instruments played on the album are pianos, guitars, and drums. The production on the album helps all of the songs to fit well together.
    Lastly, the features also add to the album being great. Kanye featured some of the biggest artists right now like Playboi Carti, Lil Baby, Roddy Ricch, Pop Smoke, The Weeknd, Jay Z, Kid Cudi, Travis Scott, and many more. I think most of the features on the album are great. On some of the songs, I think the features did better than Kanye himself. Without the features, I think that the album would flop and not get as many streams as it has today.
    Because of the production, features, and lyrics on the album, I think Donda is one of the best albums of this year. You could even say that Donda is better than Drake’s new album, Certified Lover Boy. Drake’s album came out a week later than Kanye’s album, so they are kinda competing. Overall, Donda is a great album.    … Expand
  84. 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
  85. matthewn00
    Sep 11, 2021
    9
    Donda donda donda donda donda donda donda donda donda donda donda donda donda
  86. bloemer
    Sep 10, 2021
    10
    By far the best album this year. Yeah many (maybe too many songs on it) but there are enough bangers. He is just the goat. also it shows that the music industry, specially the music "critics" industry is a f....ing joke. those industry clowns who tear apart the album minutes after it was released. I have to admit, after reading many bad "industry" reviews I was biased and also dont likedBy far the best album this year. Yeah many (maybe too many songs on it) but there are enough bangers. He is just the goat. also it shows that the music industry, specially the music "critics" industry is a f....ing joke. those industry clowns who tear apart the album minutes after it was released. I have to admit, after reading many bad "industry" reviews I was biased and also dont liked it after the first listening , but as more as I played it the more i loved it. great album, genius guy.… Expand
  87. 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.
  88. TheDonSalfiti
    Sep 10, 2021
    7
    God, Kanye, where do I begin. This album was so pivotal to dissuade those voices in the media that you had 'past your prime', a 'tortured soul that has too much fame', a literal Icarus of our times, the man who flew to close to meta objectionalism.

    Dondas, intro, was at best an ear sore that didn't quite set me up for the album, at worst a harrowing subjection to what it might be like    God, Kanye, where do I begin. This album was so pivotal to dissuade those voices in the media that you had 'past your prime', a 'tortured soul that has too much fame', a literal Icarus of our times, the man who flew to close to meta objectionalism.

    Dondas, intro, was at best an ear sore that didn't quite set me up for the album, at worst a harrowing subjection to what it might be like to suffer some form of schizophrenia, internal voices screaming out the name of your late mother. I see the objective, but it did nothing but set me in a 'bad ear mood' for the album. The being said the album, as a whole, served some serious songs that delivered not just some traditional Kanye (God Breathed/Off the Grid) but also some of the Gospel Kanye we have come to love, kinda?

    The like of Jay-Z retained on the album was a god send (amongst the news he had been dropped for DaBaby), but to that point, it taints the effectiveness of one of the best tracks 'Jail' having co-writer credits to the (currently) alleged sex offender Marilyn Manson - down as Brian Warner in the credits - somehow keeps the song from being my fav, as much as I am able to 'separate the art from the artist' my issue isn't with Manson, per say, but with Ye's decision to have him on the album. However this could be accredited to the song being written long before the untimely news of Manson discursions.

    By the Second Act of the Album, I place that around the titled track Donda, we see Ye shift gear, it is at this point I feel the album become bloated. It begins to shift its 3/4 minute length tracks to 6 plus. A decision I feel that could of been two separate albums.

    Tracks that stuck out as exceptional songs were, Jail, Jonah, Junya, Moon, Remote Control (yes even with that sample) and Ok Ok. Honestly that whole middle section of the album is where Donda really shone.

    In the end, however, for me, Yeezy manages to strike the vein of his genius on a few of his tracks, arching back to a Ye I haven't heard in a long time, and for that, I feel this album is a return to throne. A scorched, over produced at times, inflated egotistical showcase of an album, but then again, this is Kanye we are talking about, did we expect anything less?    … Expand
  89. lucasegydio
    Sep 9, 2021
    9
    O Album da vida do Kanye. Passa por todos as fases de sua vida não reafirmando apenas o artista influente e relevante que ele continua sendo mas também mostrando o lado humano, lidando com suas derrotas e reascendendo ao encontrar uma nova vida cristã. Cada musica desse album poderia estar em um album diferente de sua carreira. Donda nos mostra como Kanye aprendeu da pior forma possível aO Album da vida do Kanye. Passa por todos as fases de sua vida não reafirmando apenas o artista influente e relevante que ele continua sendo mas também mostrando o lado humano, lidando com suas derrotas e reascendendo ao encontrar uma nova vida cristã. Cada musica desse album poderia estar em um album diferente de sua carreira. Donda nos mostra como Kanye aprendeu da pior forma possível a valorizar o que realmente importa e seguir em frente. Agora com sua mente no lugar, Ye nos coloca na posição de espectador das suas dores. Produção incrível e controversa trazendo sua capa completamente preta que me trouxe a sensação de como ele estava se sentindo ao compor o album. O maior artista vivo em minha opinião apenas peca em trazer as colaborações de DaBaby, Marilyn Manson e Chris Brown por isso a nota 9. Projeto coeso e completo.… Expand
  90. UhhMitch
    Sep 9, 2021
    8
    Donda is an excellent album with a few obvious missteps such as the Pop Smoke song that I can only put down to Kanye's label releasing the album before it was finalized. Off The Grid, Hurricane, Come to Life are all amazing songs, and basically every feature here comes with something amazing. It's just sad that sony don't seem too value what was made here
  91. 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.
  92. 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
  93. 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
  94. 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
  95. jacksfrozen
    Sep 8, 2021
    8
    There are a lot of amazing tracks on this album but it is obviously too long. It needs to lose about as much weight as I do. Other than that, there are some (dare I say) classic Kanye earworms here.
  96. Codeling
    Sep 8, 2021
    7
    Very good album. My only complaint about Donda is it's being a little too long.
  97. Yeetgiver
    Sep 8, 2021
    9
    I think its a great project. We see some of kanyes best singing. Some of his best producing. I think there are the classic couple silly cringy kanye bars so its not a 10. But this is an amazing album
  98. 1randomhuman1
    Sep 8, 2021
    10
    This is a masterpiece. Ahead of its time - in 5 years it will be recognized as one.
  99. Gg781914
    Sep 7, 2021
    9
    It’s way better than expected, ima go ahead and say that the album will be appreciated more in the near future than at the moment.
  100. ryandecarlo
    Sep 7, 2021
    10
    Perfect! Period. Songs blend seamlessly together. The "Pt 2" are just remixes. The lyrics are thoughtful and clever. Who doesn't like a double-disc album with BONUS TRACKS? Such a 90's thing.
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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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