Donda
by Kanye West
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6.5

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  1. Rajjah06
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    A had to do this !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  2. brianjoseph98
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    This album gets better and better with every listen. There is serious grown and he has clearly come a long way since Ye and Jesus is King. Clearly Kanye is healing and finding therapy in the music. People clearly cannot understand the artistic genius that is Kanye West. It goes beyond lyrics. Ye is one of the rarer artists who produces with heavy involvement in addition to writing andThis album gets better and better with every listen. There is serious grown and he has clearly come a long way since Ye and Jesus is King. Clearly Kanye is healing and finding therapy in the music. People clearly cannot understand the artistic genius that is Kanye West. It goes beyond lyrics. Ye is one of the rarer artists who produces with heavy involvement in addition to writing and providing vocals. None of what he puts out comes from a filing cabinet in a record label's vault. This album is a work of art and one of his best in years. Truly a sleeper album and undoubtedly those who are hating on it today will be fans down the line talking that "it grew on me" nonsense. I'll be waiting.… Expand
  3. longneck
    Aug 31, 2021
    9
    What JIK should have been, Donda > TLOP imho. I wasn't keen on the first listen through, but a lot of the tracks really grew on me.

    This is going to be seen as a classic in 5 years from now. Sure it's a bit overwhelming and all over the place, but you gotta love an artist who is releasing music not for radio hits but because it's what their feeling. This album comes off as authentic, a    What JIK should have been, Donda > TLOP imho. I wasn't keen on the first listen through, but a lot of the tracks really grew on me.

    This is going to be seen as a classic in 5 years from now. Sure it's a bit overwhelming and all over the place, but you gotta love an artist who is releasing music not for radio hits but because it's what their feeling. This album comes off as authentic, a increasingly rare thing in hip hop.    … Expand
  4. longlifeartpop
    Aug 30, 2021
    7
    Such a great album, great lyrics but dababy is disgusting

    Kanye ended that local white snake.
  5. edff
    Sep 4, 2021
    7
    Overall it’s a cool album not great, but not bad either. The highs are amazing, and the production is great but there are too many songs and some filler that brings the album down
  6. ParkingPandas
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    Most of the critic reviews are a complete joke. Why is Trump even mentioned in the first paragraph of most of these reviews? Also if Kanye didn't bring out Manson and DaBaby I'm sure the critic reviews would be different.
  7. Kitchenjedi
    Aug 31, 2021
    8
    This album seems to be all of his album's sounds into one album. Musically this album is great. This is better that 90% of the hip hop albums released in the past years.
  8. 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.
  9. devgre
    Sep 2, 2021
    8
    Although the project is lacking in focus and shrouded in drama, it is also one of the most insightful and refreshing projects to come to hip-hop in years.
  10. JudgementalDude
    Sep 2, 2021
    9
    Amazing album, Kanye was on his A-Game. A bit bloated, but its heavenly at the same time.
  11. LInscoeJ
    Sep 3, 2021
    9
    Another incredibly strong album from Kanye, his most personal yet, very heavy in places but worth investing the time
  12. 0kajetan
    Aug 30, 2021
    8
    Not free from mix blemishes, problems with vocals or unnecessary tracks, but "Donda" contains some of West's best material. While Manson being on the record is inexcusable, it doesn't change the facts that the music on the album is simply of very high quality. I hope for some further improvement, but even without it - amazing listen.
  13. BlackMantaTV
    Aug 30, 2021
    8
    I enjoyed it, it's theme is mostly cohesive and it is what Jesus is King should be. Maybe a top5 Kanye album
  14. JIATNSA
    Sep 1, 2021
    7
    It's too long as a whole album but for the songs themselves are (for the most part) actually quite good.
  15. gaelicum
    Aug 31, 2021
    8
    Top 3 Kanye Albums. Maybe it's too long but a great album. I like it too much. Haters gonna hate
  16. Elliottheeskimo
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    This metacritic rating is wayyy too low. Such a great and atmospheric album
  17. For
    Sep 3, 2021
    7
    Features some of the best songs of the year, great to see Kanye and Jay-Z back together again as well. However this album suffers from a serious length issue. Some songs could be taken out, tell the vision wasn’t even finished. Underneath this 27 song montage is a much superior and laser focused 15 track album.
  18. Dubtray
    Aug 31, 2021
    7
    At best a Top 5 Kanye West album. Sadly the album is over cluttered with unnecessary fillers that didnt really do anything. Still though, there are some musically insane productions on this collection of songs that give you the feeling they came from Prime 2010 Kanye!
  19. YoussefNasar
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    Donda is a masterpiece, after several delays and drama over the last year, i can say that the album came out perfect with some great productions and features.
  20. Juamorera
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Un saludo a cringe musical xdxdxdxddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddd
  21. Jjgonzalez1005
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    DONDA is an absolute masterpiece and here's why. Firstly, it captures the stages of grief Kanye has expressed while dealing with his mothers' death. Second, once again Kanye brings the best out of the features, to the extent where a couple of them have one of if not the best verse of their career so far. Thirdly, Kanye consolidates his position as a GOAT in the industry by being able toDONDA is an absolute masterpiece and here's why. Firstly, it captures the stages of grief Kanye has expressed while dealing with his mothers' death. Second, once again Kanye brings the best out of the features, to the extent where a couple of them have one of if not the best verse of their career so far. Thirdly, Kanye consolidates his position as a GOAT in the industry by being able to excel in different genres of music (rap, drill, pop, gospel, to mention a few present in DONDA). Finally, DONDA reflects how Kanye disregards everything the media and general public tries to "cancel". He finds the best out of artists like DaBaby and Marilyn Manson, which have definitely acted very wrongly in the past. However, he disregards it at he knows their artistic potential (aiming to pardon everyone and get them closer to God). And by the way, this is MY opinion. I still have mixed feelings about these two on the album, but I've tried to ignore their actions and focus on their ART.… Expand
  22. Leo1
    Sep 6, 2021
    10
    Kanye Created An Experience of Salvation
    From Hell to Heaven
    its almost a Greatest Hits album bcs He Hits on every Song
  23. 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.
  24. 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.
  25. Swift_Django
    Sep 24, 2021
    10
    Beautiful piece of music that no one could have ever created but Kanye West.
  26. 21JackWal
    Aug 31, 2021
    9
    Fantastic album, Kanye is back with some of his best verses in years. The production is minimalist yet fantastic, great features all around. Only detracter is we didn’t seem to get enough Kanye as his features played a large role, but in 27 track album, it’s impressive that it never lulled through any feature or verse. DONDA would be proud
  27. 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
  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. 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.
  30. PapaRads
    Aug 31, 2021
    8
    Truly what JIK was meant to be. Some of the best songs Kanye has released ever. High points like Come To Life and Pure Souls really make you appreciate that we are still getting new top quality music from this Artist. Although there are a few snags in the track listing such as Jonah and Tell The Vision, which is just a horribly mixed Pop Smoke interlude. The good songs definitely out weighTruly what JIK was meant to be. Some of the best songs Kanye has released ever. High points like Come To Life and Pure Souls really make you appreciate that we are still getting new top quality music from this Artist. Although there are a few snags in the track listing such as Jonah and Tell The Vision, which is just a horribly mixed Pop Smoke interlude. The good songs definitely out weigh the bad.… Expand
  31. kanyeleaks
    Aug 31, 2021
    9
    Kanye's best work since 2016, arguably 2010. While the tracklist does not seem to flow exactly right and there are some questionable track choices such as a stripped down Tell The Vision interlude, this does not downplay the sheer beauty and artistic ambition of this album. The features are very reminiscent of The Life of Pablo era, all adding their own flair to the song they are on. ThereKanye's best work since 2016, arguably 2010. While the tracklist does not seem to flow exactly right and there are some questionable track choices such as a stripped down Tell The Vision interlude, this does not downplay the sheer beauty and artistic ambition of this album. The features are very reminiscent of The Life of Pablo era, all adding their own flair to the song they are on. There are at least 4-5 tracks here that you could comfortably place in his best songs of all time, and the emotion in his lyricism is at a high here. He may not make tight focused narrative/concept albums like MBDTF anymore, but albums like TLOP and Donda are more of an insight into the mind of a genius at certain points in his life: most particuarly through his personal experience of fatherhood.… Expand
  32. Khashayarshoj
    Sep 24, 2021
    10
    Beautiful and meaningful album with exceptional production. I just hope he would add Chris Browns verse in New Again
  33. Codeling
    Sep 8, 2021
    7
    Very good album. My only complaint about Donda is it's being a little too long.
  34. Hendrikk
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    Out of 27 songs you will easily find 9-10 gems which will likely become eternal classics. I look forward to people reading these tragic reviews in the future while their kids venerate this album. Jail part 2, com e to life and moon all hold significant staying power and is some of best and real art kanye has ever produced.
  35. dr4g0nb01
    Sep 2, 2021
    8
    Although I still liked Jesus is King, this is probably kanye's best interpretation of what a gospel album should be since The Life of Pablo. This album may have some of its flaws in tracks like tell the vision and remote control, but every other track is either something I absolutely love, or a track I don't mind while listening to the album. 8/10 pitchfork and the rolling stone suck
  36. KRAMS213
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. donda donda donda donda donda donda donda donda donda donda doonda doonda doonda… Expand
  37. NinjaFlex
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
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  38. vinistilt
    Aug 31, 2021
    9
    Um álbum diversificado, que remete a vários trabalhos anteriores do artista sintetizados numa nova roupagem. Uma proposta criativa, misturando imposição, religião, provocação, produção única e muitas composições complexas, com diversas camadas cuidadosamente montadas. O único pecado é o excesso de músicas, que tem um lado artístico positivo, mas ocasiona em momentos mais fracos do disco.Um álbum diversificado, que remete a vários trabalhos anteriores do artista sintetizados numa nova roupagem. Uma proposta criativa, misturando imposição, religião, provocação, produção única e muitas composições complexas, com diversas camadas cuidadosamente montadas. O único pecado é o excesso de músicas, que tem um lado artístico positivo, mas ocasiona em momentos mais fracos do disco.
  39. Seifhx
    Sep 2, 2021
    10
    Amazing album, unfortunely the critics don't show the real greatness of this. How The Independent give a ZERO because has a feature with Marilyn Manson who is being ACCUSED and not guilty of anything and ignore the other 26 songs
  40. ThuhDylan
    Aug 30, 2021
    8
    Great album but it doesn’t feel finished yet. Some songs are too long and some of them are just fillers. But I still like most of them tho good job ye.
  41. CactusXo
    Aug 31, 2021
    9
    Great rollout. Some unnecessary songs but It's ok."Those who stuck with him through thick and thin will love it, while the rest of us can safely dip our toes back in the water".
  42. FarizBen
    Sep 4, 2021
    8
    Initially I didn’t know what to make of this album, one of the main reasons kanye is as successful and loved as he is is because he is so good at putting together great albums, and over the last 5 or so years as his life has become a lot more busy and chaotic it seemed like that talent as wained, however as I spent more and more time with this album, I came to realise that these are someInitially I didn’t know what to make of this album, one of the main reasons kanye is as successful and loved as he is is because he is so good at putting together great albums, and over the last 5 or so years as his life has become a lot more busy and chaotic it seemed like that talent as wained, however as I spent more and more time with this album, I came to realise that these are some of the best tracks he has made in years, and even though the album is bloated and disjointed it is endlessly listenable, so in conclusion even though some of the guests are questionable, it’s super long and doesn’t meet the very high bar of quality he has set for himself by releasing numerous classic albums in the past, this is the most enjoyable kanye album in years and signals a return to form even if it’s not a certified classic.… Expand
  43. marcogiannelli
    Aug 31, 2021
    8
    It's definitely chaotic, full of fillers and contains some traces like w God etc and others with too much trap.
    But all in all well, there are some great hits and that's enough for me.
    He may not be the best Kanye but he is still an artist with a superfine musical taste.
  44. DylanR723
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    Such a beautiful, long, amazing album. I love the length, and I don’t think there’s a single skip. One of his best yet.
  45. ChunkDump
    Sep 7, 2021
    7
    Donda. a whole lot better than the last 2 projects. lots of features, some didnt make the cut..*cough* *cough* "soulja boy" *cough* *cough*. theres a lot more tracks on this coverless album. half the songs have great beats but not so great vocals or raps and vise versa. "Jail prt 2", "Pure Souls", "Heaven and Hell", "Believe What I Say" and "Ok Ok" were the stand out tracks..everythingDonda. a whole lot better than the last 2 projects. lots of features, some didnt make the cut..*cough* *cough* "soulja boy" *cough* *cough*. theres a lot more tracks on this coverless album. half the songs have great beats but not so great vocals or raps and vise versa. "Jail prt 2", "Pure Souls", "Heaven and Hell", "Believe What I Say" and "Ok Ok" were the stand out tracks..everything else can go f**k itself. i miss the old Kanye.… Expand
  46. zFr3stig
    Nov 21, 2021
    9
    Un altro capolavoro di Kanye.
    Spesso messo a paragone con Certified Lover Boy, ma Donda è nettamente meglio.
  47. MetacriticOnur
    Mar 5, 2022
    8
    excellent
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    possessing outstanding quality or superior merit; remarkably good.
  48. leumassregor
    Aug 30, 2021
    8
    Donda starts out strong, with the hypnotic "Donda Chant", the sort of experimental tracks like "Jail" and "God Breathed", the hard-hitting "Off the Grid", and the beautiful "Hurricane" featuring The Weeknd. However, near the middle of the album, there is a lot of questionable songs that I feel like could be better off in maybe a deluxe version of the album instead of the main release. ADonda starts out strong, with the hypnotic "Donda Chant", the sort of experimental tracks like "Jail" and "God Breathed", the hard-hitting "Off the Grid", and the beautiful "Hurricane" featuring The Weeknd. However, near the middle of the album, there is a lot of questionable songs that I feel like could be better off in maybe a deluxe version of the album instead of the main release. A lot of songs in this section seem bland, unfinished, and I'm sorry to say, but sort of like "filler tracks" which is very uncharacteristic of Kanye.

    "Jonah", "Ok Ok", and "Heaven and Hell" are sound very unfinished. The production, also, in this section of the album seems very unpolished. The vocals will seem perfectly clear in one section of a song, then in another section, very quiet and unpolished like they forgot to master it fully.

    Near the end of the album, however, it starts to pick up a bit. "Jesus Lord" is a beautiful song with emotional and personal lyrics. I love the production on "New Again" and the end of the song is very chilling, reminding me of the choir in "Closed On Sunday" from Jesus is King. "Pure Souls" is a wonderful song with great production. One of Kanye's best songs in my opinion, and one of the best on the album. I feel like the pt 2 tracks at the end of this album would be better on a deluxe version of Donda, however they are in fact great tracks.

    This album is solid, however it's definitely not Kanye's best work. But, it is extremely refreshing from his previous underwhelming album "Jesus is King". I hope it can only get better from here.    … Expand
  49. ihateea16
    Aug 29, 2021
    9
    may be a lot of filler, but, more bangers than filler in my opinion, genuinely don’t think there’s any really bad songs, just some kinda meh songs here and there, if he got rid of a couple songs it would honestly be a 10

    9/10
  50. 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.
  51. 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
  52. 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
  53. 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
  54. luankeyvson
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    esse álbum é um marco! maior trabalho do ano e o de maior impacto mundial
  55. BuildingMusic70
    Sep 5, 2021
    7
    Kanye has produced a mainly strong album again. DONDA, his 10th full-length LP, is powered by not only strong verses and an array of unique collaborators, but the fact that he held three listening parties to keep spirits high. Some interesting tracks that deserve to be pointed out is the electric yet experimental collaboration between Ye, Lil Baby and The Weeknd, titled Hurricane. TheKanye has produced a mainly strong album again. DONDA, his 10th full-length LP, is powered by not only strong verses and an array of unique collaborators, but the fact that he held three listening parties to keep spirits high. Some interesting tracks that deserve to be pointed out is the electric yet experimental collaboration between Ye, Lil Baby and The Weeknd, titled Hurricane. The shape-shifting and somewhat dangerous Off The Grid, with Playboi Carti and Fivio Foriegn, and the spoken word interlude from Donda West herself on the album's title track. Most of the album is good, but improvement must be made on songs such as Jail, with a repetitive hook backing the track. Overall, there are some key points on this album Ye brings up, and a reasonably good LP, Recommended for Die Hard fans of Kanye.

    7/10    … Expand
  56. tallycritics
    Aug 31, 2021
    9
    A solid 9. Daria 10 se não fosse pela versão extended, unica boa é Jesus Lord pt 2 que poderia ser apenas ela no lugar de Jesus Lord. As demais da extended são dispensáveis principalmente Jail pt 2 que é absolutamente terrível e vem logo depois de No Child Left Behind o que é uma blasfêmia, entendo que ele fez pela ordem que está na versão normal porém odeio igual. Tiraria Lil Yachty de OkA solid 9. Daria 10 se não fosse pela versão extended, unica boa é Jesus Lord pt 2 que poderia ser apenas ela no lugar de Jesus Lord. As demais da extended são dispensáveis principalmente Jail pt 2 que é absolutamente terrível e vem logo depois de No Child Left Behind o que é uma blasfêmia, entendo que ele fez pela ordem que está na versão normal porém odeio igual. Tiraria Lil Yachty de Ok Ok pois ficou meio off the beat, tiraria Shenseea de Pure Souls porque ficou uma musica grande sem necessidade e tiraria Tell The Vision também. Talvez mudar a ordem de algumas musicas para a transição fluir melhor. Fora isso apenas críticas positivas. Muito bem produzido como sempre, Kanye West um dos melhores produtores do mundo. Quero mencionar especialmente Hurricane, botar The Weeknd nessa foi genial. No Child Left Behind foi uma musica perfeita para finalizar essa obra de arte. Adorei as listening party achei muito conceitual tudo e inovador. Fico muito feliz com Jail porque sei o quanto Kanye gosta de Jay Z. Queria dizer que o album é ótimo e Donda estaria muito satisfeita com a homenagem (mesmo contendo feats do comando vermelho).… Expand
  57. 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.
  58. 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
  59. kanyefan98
    Aug 31, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amaizing album. Not his best work but definetly one his better ones. Some of the tracks make me feel something I've never felt before. Astonishing.… Expand
  60. benny71
    Aug 31, 2021
    8
    The incomparable Ye has blessed us with another remarkable body of work from his truly gifted mind. He cements his place as the G.O.A.T of production and a mastermind of putting together an album that both evokes wonderment of his genius and a deep emotion that is rarely felt when listening to music.

    Musically, this album is hauntingly beautiful and forces you to reach into your soul to    The incomparable Ye has blessed us with another remarkable body of work from his truly gifted mind. He cements his place as the G.O.A.T of production and a mastermind of putting together an album that both evokes wonderment of his genius and a deep emotion that is rarely felt when listening to music.

    Musically, this album is hauntingly beautiful and forces you to reach into your soul to fully process the genius of his work.

    27 songs, 108 minutes & 31 features is a lot to take in and at times it can feel some what disconnected, but there is true, genre shaping, gold amongst this play list.

    Jail with HOVA blesses us with a moment in HIP HOP history that can not be overstated, Jay and Ye together is rare air, and to hear them together again brings me pure joy. God Breathed is a marriage of techno goes to church, with beautiful vocals and an up tempo beat that takes you on a wild journey and is one of my favourite tracks and Off the grid & Hurricane are also early favorites.

    Not every song on the album will make my playlist, and that's OK, because the good is, like, best Ye ever good, and that's saying something from a man that is hall of famer and has 9 studio albums that have all been #1 on the BILLBOARD top 200, included MBDTF which has a Metacritic score of 94

    My advice is listen to it a lot before passing judgment, this album may not feel like a classic to many critics just yet, but I am predicting, with time, it will be rated amongst the very best HIP HOP albums of all time    … Expand
  61. Alexus999
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Donda is a perfect album to Remember the old kanye andjsjdususjjdjdjdjdjskalxjxbfksksmsmdndnsnsnsnsnananananananandjdjsjjaaja… Expand
  62. joefosterrr
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Just the goat doing goat things, no one will ever come close to his ability, the album is practically perfect and will easily win album of the year
  63. NoahMa7
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    Gets better with every listening, the length is like an opus, every song will have a day in the next weeks to be stuck in my head at some point
  64. rafaelramparo
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    De fato o álbum tem alguns problemas, como a falta de direção e algumas faixas desnecessárias que só o deixam ainda mais longo, como os remixes, mas continua sendo brilhante e tendo faixas brilhantes, que soam como novos clássicos, como "Jail". Ainda não acredito que esteja finalizado, por isso a bagunça, mas vamos aguardar para ver se estou certo.
    Infelizmente, não estão mais avaliando o    De fato o álbum tem alguns problemas, como a falta de direção e algumas faixas desnecessárias que só o deixam ainda mais longo, como os remixes, mas continua sendo brilhante e tendo faixas brilhantes, que soam como novos clássicos, como "Jail". Ainda não acredito que esteja finalizado, por isso a bagunça, mas vamos aguardar para ver se estou certo.
    Infelizmente, não estão mais avaliando o trabalho do Kanye nos seus discos mais recentes, mas a pessoa por trás dele. Acredito que esses discos receberão mais valor quando ele morrer e for "perdoado" pela imprensa, pois música boa sempre sobrevive ao tempo e fala mais alto do que qualquer crítica.    … Expand
  65. TiagoCst
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    the new kanye album is perfect, donda is a masterpiece, the best album of 2021.
  66. Caroldonaton
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    perfeito! .
  67. GVWRLD
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Donda by Kanye West is different from everything I have ever listened to, the album is flawless from first song to last song, the features are amazing, the lyrics are amazing and emotional, the production is my favorite part about the album. Kanye in my opinion is the best Hip-Hop producer of all time, his music is original and perfect. The melodies in the album is special, Kanye WestDonda by Kanye West is different from everything I have ever listened to, the album is flawless from first song to last song, the features are amazing, the lyrics are amazing and emotional, the production is my favorite part about the album. Kanye in my opinion is the best Hip-Hop producer of all time, his music is original and perfect. The melodies in the album is special, Kanye West manages to take the best out of every feature in the album, placing the features in a perfect place and time for every song. The album Donda is a homage to his mother Donda West, who passed away in november of 2007, all over the album you can find references about his moments with his mother, in the song Donda (tittle track) there is a audio of Donda West speaking on the influcence of her son Kanye in a interview, spoke about his thoughts his mentality and their relation of Mother and Son. The album feels like getting closer to God and Jesus, its a Gospel album that retracts Kanye faith, struggles, thoughts, and moments. At the moment is my favorite Kanye West album, I don`t know if its his best album, but I`d rather wait for the album to age more time, so i can decide if its better than masterpieces like ``My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy``, ``Late Registraton`` and ``Graduation``. The album Donda is better than Jesus is King, he got to execute his emotional religious Gospel music in a much better way than he did in his previous album. The first half of the album is much less Emotional and more agressive, while the second half has songs more emotional and focused in Gospel and Donda. Songs like ``Off The Grid`` and ``Heaven And Hell``, are prime examples of agressive and fire music in the first half. My favorite song of the album (at the moment, it might change) it`s ``Jail``, featuring Jay-Z, the song have perfect production, a heartwarming melody and great lyrics. The molodies and the production are my favorite aspects of this album, is really the best new album Rap music has got in a long time. The album is flawless musically, BUT there`s only one negative point in the album, the fact that in ``Jail pt 2`` the features are Marylin Manson and DaBaby, the song is good and their participation is also nice, but i just canoot listen to this especific song, my reason is because DaBaby made Homophobic comments in the start of August, whiel Marylin Manson case is even worse. Marylin Manson is a rapist, abuser, he tortured woman, have multiple accusations of Rape and Pedophilia, he should be in JAIL if you get what I am saying lol. Marylin is also a Satanist, i have nothing agaist Satanist people is their choice, but the album Donda is a christian album where Jesus and God are praised, I really hate the ideia of Manson in the album, I don`t know what Kanye West was thinking when decided to bring Manson to the album, i want to believe it was a Bipolar disorder that made him do that. Anyways this fact does not affect my opinion in the album, Jail with Jay Z is a way better song than Jail pt 2, I`d rather forget the song Jail pt 2 even exists. Coming back to the album. in my opinion it will go down as a big influence to Rap music and music in general. just like 808s & Heartbreaks was a big influencer to the sound of Hip-Hop in 2021. Talking about the features again, Don Toliver, Roddy Ricch, Kid Cudi, and Vory were my favorite melodies in the album, Kanye really got the best features he could place in every song, he has a visionary view and futuristic thoughts in relation to music, he is always inovating and bringing something original to the table. In conclusion, my rating on the album is a 10/10, a 10 out of 10, no musical flaws, i really enjoyed the album and I bet it will be in my rotation until the end of my life, lol. Thank you so much Kanye West for this masterpiece… Expand
  68. wesleymachado
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Best return of the greates rapper and producer, he joine your genius, empathy, story with protest . Great lyrics and feats with best voices. THE ALBUM MAKES US REFER THE AUDITIONS REMEMBERING A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE
  69. Thamanthelegend
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    I really loved Donda straight up. There were many reasons where I felt the instrumentals were simply incredible and very complementary to the lyrics and the general themes of the various songs. I appreciated the album from start to finish and it's prolly gonna be on my rotation for a long time.
  70. Driko
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Best album ever created, kanye omari west the goat himself, listening in loop
  71. untittledmess
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Amazing album!! He accomplished to make an album with so many songs and 'Jail 2' is the only skip. I think his mother would be so proud if she could see the beautiful tribute he paid to her.
  72. RoqueJr
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Magic Atmosphere! This Religious Feeling! From Brazil! Álbum muito bom, nota 10, fala de superação pessoal, problemas familiares, religiosidade, a atmosfera que os sintetizadores trazem a cabeça e o coração nos leva a outro mundo.
  73. Gustavomurade
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Donda is just perfect. An album with a emotional charge, 10/10.

    Kanye once again gave us a classic
  74. BRssmateus
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Although the disclosure process is complicated kanye west style I see excellent stuff in DONDA.
    you can make multiors to give zero at will.
  75. thaleskun
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    simply kanye west bro. this is the best kanye west album in years. 10/10 easily
  76. anselmojunior
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Álbum incrível. Possuindo feats com grandes nomes do rap/hip-hop o álbum se mostra bem diverso e com mixagens singulares, saindo da mesmice da cena atual.
  77. aure123
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    The album is great. It's so funny to see reviews. it proves Kanye's point. Cancel culture is childish. They loved the album during listening sessions when it wasn't even finished. but the moment everybody saw "cancelled" artists with him - low scores for the album. A lot of people refuse to even listen - yet reviewing it. The album proves the point how so clearly. Media is a joke.
  78. Glennyso68
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Great album. Great rollout………………………………………………,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,$$$$$$$$$$$
  79. kayzzemusic
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Album of the year. Kanye West once again surprises everyone with an album in honor of his mother Donda West. Although everyone thought it would be another gospel album like JIK, he brought a little of everything he's done in his entire career, with songs without much standard metric that everyone is used to hearing in clothing stores, makes the listener be intrigued and want to hear again and again, an album with many collaborations and not much name exposure making listeners want to know who's who in each song, big names and the return of collaboration with Jay-Z filled the fans of hope that one day Watch the Throne 2… Expand
  80. 21martinsane
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    I Love Kanye, I love his songs and how he gives himself to every lyric, it's amazing because he literally reaches for heaven with his simple, sincere heart. Donda is perfect and I hope that many people will be touched and reached by the glory of God through Kanye's life.
  81. Dronz
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Very melodic album kinda spiritual there are some songs over there that I consider them to be the best songs I have ever heard
  82. Hoblim
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Very good album, honest lyrics, Kanye brings the best of the features. Off The Grid one the best "drill" songs of the year. I love how in "24" Kanye and the Sunday Service complete each other. Moon is a melody classic. Jesus Lord a lott nice verses. Donda is already the best project in the year
  83. thiagohvs
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    couldn’t be better for his 10th album, a combination of all of his mastery production
  84. paulogaliza
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Um disco sensacional que fez valer a pena a espera. a produção do disco está impecável, sonoridade diversa com o que se tem de melhor no momento, feats que agregaram muito e a genialidade do kanye no conceito é surreal.
  85. Imnotgunna
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Amazing album the mixing could definitely be better tho __________________________
  86. Fabinzz
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Really great work, with strong songs though the album and remarkable feat`s, a project that only stays behind his amazing work on MBDTF, a beautiful tribute to Donda.
  87. Dragoshenko
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Executed perfectly. Production is almost flawless. No misses. Features are placed very well throughout the album.
  88. wavyboy1
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    One of the most beautiful things I have ever heard. Kanye really tried a wide variety of flows, subject matters and sonic landscapes. The whole album sounds massive.
  89. admnwt
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Beautiful mixtape style album, not necessarily a specific sequence but Kanye doesn't fail to deliver pure quality and creativity on this project
  90. Anthonyshamoon
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of my favourite Kanye west projects and would even give it a 10 it’s definitely in my top 5.… Expand
  91. cg11t
    Aug 30, 2021
    9
    Kanye experiments with the sound of ambient music, which is new to his repertoire. He brings his usual knack for full album storytelling to the death, mourning, and acceptance of his mother's death. It is without a doubt that this album will grow and the meanings behind some of the decisions will become more evident over time. Some of Kanye's best qualities are on full display. Some ofKanye experiments with the sound of ambient music, which is new to his repertoire. He brings his usual knack for full album storytelling to the death, mourning, and acceptance of his mother's death. It is without a doubt that this album will grow and the meanings behind some of the decisions will become more evident over time. Some of Kanye's best qualities are on full display. Some of these being great production, clever and sometimes funny wordplay, and getting the absolute best out of his feature artists. Kanye gets very personal, emotional, and vulnerable. He also gets many of his features to do the same. He finally delivers some songs that fans have known about and anticipated for a year and sometimes more.

    Like many of the more recent Kanye albums, he can be often sporadic and all over the place. But that is who he is. That is the Kanye West of today and it is authentic. Some of the production, while sounding good, can be a bit rough around the edges. This has been a staple of Kanye's more recent work as well. I feel in a way, this album is the culmination of the Yeezy era we have been seeing starting with The Life of Pablo. It is a very long album, clocking in at an hour and 48 minutes if you include the four alternate versions of songs on the album. While it is very long, I wouldn't say there are really any songs worth skipping apart from Tell the Vision which is essentially an interlude. The choice to make the whole album censored is something that may change in the future but isn't surprising from Mr. West. It is a bit strange that he wouldn't have his features and himself rerecord new lines so the censorship isn't as noticeable. It doesn't ruin any of the songs, except Tell the Vision which was already a skippable track. I would prefer an uncensored version in the future.

    My personal favorite quality of the album is the soundscape and setting of the album. This is reflected in the listening parties with different scopes. Much of this album is undertoned by the sound of organs in the background. This gives the feeling of being in a void or desolate place. In the first listening party, Kanye walked around a desolate stage with nothing in "his world" so to speak. In the second listening party, he is enclosed in a single room surrounded by blackness and sometimes faceless people. In the third, he is back at his childhood home, but it is taken from its original spot and once again placed in the middle of a barren wasteland. he is now surrounded by people from his past life. Sinners, covered in black as well as Kanye.

    My only complaints are that, while no individual song is skip-worthy, it can be daunting to listen to the whole thing in one listen. Because of its length, this will be an album that people will either love or hate. Overall, there are also songs for people looking for different things. For people looking for upbeat bangers, there is Praise God, Junya, Heaven and Hell, Pure Souls, Jail, and the incredible Off the Grid. For people looking for more somber or chill songs, there is Hurricane, Jonah, Believe What I Say, 24, and No Child Left Behind. If you just want to cry, then there is Moon, Jesus Lord, Lord I Need You, and Come to Life. In a few years, this album will be remembered as a classic in true Kanye West fashion.    … Expand
  92. joyrd23
    Aug 30, 2021
    7
    This album is what would happen if Yeezus had a baby with Jesus is King...Yeezus is King

    Even if the album feels oversaturated at times with it's bonus tracks and songs which haven't reached their full potential, the musical "genius" is ​undeniably present and this album has many tracks which are objectively top 5 tier kanye. However, there's one thing that is not oversaturated on this    This album is what would happen if Yeezus had a baby with Jesus is King...Yeezus is King

    Even if the album feels oversaturated at times with it's bonus tracks and songs which haven't reached their full potential, the musical "genius" is ​undeniably present and this album has many tracks which are objectively top 5 tier kanye.

    However, there's one thing that is not oversaturated on this album, and those are the features. Fivio Foreign might have given the best verse of his career on "Off the Grid", and even kanye stepped up too, delivering his best verses in years.

    Coming back to it's musical aspect, the album's mixing doesn't seem to be that great, showing the illusion of a rushed album, which this album is certainly not in terms of its sound, even if the album doesn't have a realized theme of what it wants to be in terms of track listing and (in)consistent musical themes

    While it may not be MBDTF or College trilogy levels of greatness, DONDA proves Kanye is here to stay however controversial he may be in the public eye.    … Expand
  93. rocketbih88
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    I think people are too quick to judge this album. The more you listen to it, the better it gets. There really isn’t a single song I would skip, I liked the production on this piece.

    This album was what Jesus is King was supposed to be. This is Kanye outlining his thoughts about this stage of his life and how he returned to religion to get closer to his Mom again. Jesus Lord is a great    I think people are too quick to judge this album. The more you listen to it, the better it gets. There really isn’t a single song I would skip, I liked the production on this piece.

    This album was what Jesus is King was supposed to be. This is Kanye outlining his thoughts about this stage of his life and how he returned to religion to get closer to his Mom again. Jesus Lord is a great storytelling piece. I think the reception will be similar to Yeezus in the way that it was polarizing, but is a soon-to-be cult classic. There are a lot of tracks on this album but each one has a unique flair to it. Kanye himself is very polarizing, but you can separate the art from the artist himself. If that’s what you need to do to enjoy this album, do so.    … Expand
  94. Alexis310
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Listening to "Donda" is a cultural reset, its the oxygen u breathe, a lifestyle, an escape from this cruel world filled with thieves, its an art, the first gift you open on christmas, hug from a loved one, everything u ever wanted in life.… Expand
  95. joshualagunasss
    Aug 30, 2021
    9
    Ye realmente ha viajado al año 3021 para producir este álbum y regresó al presente para lanzarlo. Una obra de arte de inicio a fin. Considero que, a pesar de lo largo del álbum, West nos dio realmente todo lo que buscaba expresar. Definitivamente van con MBDTF y TLOP como mi sagrada trinidad kanyista.
  96. Raju_innocentxv
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I am a biggest fan of ye and after multiple listenings i have realised this is my fav ye album ! Every song has a purpose, new sound , oustanding musacility! BIASED CRITICS CANT SPOIL A MASTERPIECE !… Expand
  97. arturfrankocean
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    kanye mais uma vez acertou. esse álbum é incrível!!!
    >jail
    >pure souls
    >come to life
    >moon
  98. DjRober55
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Kanye reinventándose, sabe hacer una armonía de sonidos entre el estilo urbano moderno y góspel.
  99. PV3103
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    His best work in years, incorporating elements not only from his past works but also those of current music trends, to create an incredible and highly memorable project
  100. Alejo3
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Álbum de la década, uno de los mejores discos del año con sonidos bastante bien mejorados después de Jesus is king… Expand
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  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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