Donda
by Kanye West
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6.5

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  1. francoe97_
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Kanye West is a great genius, who knows how to make good music even if the critics are dedicated to destroying it, and part of the public seeks to demerit his work, deep down we all know that his productions are ahead of the time and that only time shows that Any work by Ye is made to last over time. They also destroyed Jesus because of the way he acted, and in the end we all know how theKanye West is a great genius, who knows how to make good music even if the critics are dedicated to destroying it, and part of the public seeks to demerit his work, deep down we all know that his productions are ahead of the time and that only time shows that Any work by Ye is made to last over time. They also destroyed Jesus because of the way he acted, and in the end we all know how the story ends ...… Expand
  2. Zappyboi
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    A true masterpiece from the GOAT Ye, some of his best tracks in a while, "Come to Life" might be a top 3 Kanye song EVER.
  3. Formiga117
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Álbum incrível, muito bem masterizado com ótimas líricas, Ye é muito avançado. Ótimas participações… Expand
  4. Medoka
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    increíble cómo mariconean por lo de taylor lol álbum del año. te pasaste kanye
  5. Actson
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    De lo mejor que ha venido de Kanye en estos años, un album que probablemente sera visto como un clasico en el futuro
  6. iloveallmusic
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    In a sea full of the same ole same ole, Donda is a refreshing piece of music. I admire anyone that fights to create artistic pieces of work instead of stale, old and similar sounding beats, words and rhymes. You name it, it's been done out here and Kanye West is one of the very few that is willing to put his name and reputation on the line to create masterpieces. He isn't moved by what theIn a sea full of the same ole same ole, Donda is a refreshing piece of music. I admire anyone that fights to create artistic pieces of work instead of stale, old and similar sounding beats, words and rhymes. You name it, it's been done out here and Kanye West is one of the very few that is willing to put his name and reputation on the line to create masterpieces. He isn't moved by what the public expects from him and because of that, he is always going to create from a space that is true to him. Bravo Mr. West for upping the anty and adding color into this gray music scene. Donda is a perfect 10. I keeps getting better and better the more I play it.… Expand
  7. Shoesme
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Back to his best. Love that the album is 27 tracks too. I cannot stop listening to it.
  8. cwcig
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    album perfeito do início ao final pqp eu te amo kanye west, valeu a espera
  9. alexandrye
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    This album is in another level of good music. It's fantastic. An amazing experience, You cry, you smile, you get euphoric. Songs talk about religion, depression, feelings, fame, racism and social issues. In fact got a little disappointed by the polemics with certain features and that gave me a little less incredible experience than it could've been to litsen to. Still, it's amazing. IfThis album is in another level of good music. It's fantastic. An amazing experience, You cry, you smile, you get euphoric. Songs talk about religion, depression, feelings, fame, racism and social issues. In fact got a little disappointed by the polemics with certain features and that gave me a little less incredible experience than it could've been to litsen to. Still, it's amazing. If early, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy was unanimously Kanye's best album, now, it's not. DONDA is maybe not better, but it's in the same level. 27 tracks and not a single one of them is bad. They're all great or above that. Ye just made at least one of his top 3 career albums, and proves himself as one of the greatest artists of all time.… Expand
  10. Andres56502
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    one of the best works since Kanyes West TLOP, is an amazing piece of music , with feelings and moments you can feel in every song, a good tribute to Donda west
  11. AEcu
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Is a máster peace, the álbum have a system and sounds like the old kanye, its a great sensation… Expand
  12. byrafff1
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Album da minha vida, sem maldade que album foda top 3 da carreira dele, só musica bomba e criativa!
  13. Gabriel_Unknown
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Best Album of the Word the best features and quality of sound. Ye is a genius… Expand
  14. crzyfrankie
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love this album. It is a masterpiece. All the haters can choke, specially that white lady called table swiff and her stans called swiffers.… Expand
  15. fadokanye
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Fvck fã da Taylor
  16. Duke2094
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Masterpiece.
    Still working on forming my album thesis. Favorites so far:
    Off The Grid
    Praise God
    Believe What I Say 24 (love choirs) Moon
    Heaven and Hell
    Lord I Need You
    Pure Souls
    Come to Life
  17. Kennedyh12
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Nice album it’s pretty good but not as good as MBDTF it’s still good though better than Jesus is King.
  18. DIEGOYE
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Beautiful Just a powerful message to his mom. An amazing tribute to his family and an espectacular production with tons of futures that shine alone .… Expand
  19. Julua
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    At more than 100 minutes, the album may seem challenging at first, but is well worth it: amazing production, fire bars, incredible artistic concept, bigger-than-life vibe, glorious verses... this is the definition of an instant classic
  20. Edvinlilja
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Insanely good music. Kanye West is GOAT. The sky is blue. Every song is at least an 8.5 (with 5 of them 10 imo). His best album i dare say, even better than MBDTF.
  21. Fugitora
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Masterpiece. Ye did it again absolute no filler besides three interludes, Instant classic
  22. vidalio
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. odiadores odiaran porque kanye escupe verdades

    GODnye west
    cuck swifties y zzzpoppers    … Expand
  23. Pandabear1996
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album feels like the finale of a very good series. If you have been following his listening parties it’s extremely satisfying to listen to this album. It’s iconic. Jay Z is on it, Kid Cudi is on it, and Dr. DONDA West is on it.… Expand
  24. SquancicusPrime
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Best album ever made in the history of the good old earth. No one else could manage to do this
  25. AY__
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    this is his best album since the life of pablo. donda is a cohesive masterpiece. the way kanye isn’t afraid to work with other artists regardless of what the world may think is what i respect about him and why he will always continue to grow as an artist. he tends to bring the best out of everyone he works with. the production on here is also amazing but that is a given with kanye westthis is his best album since the life of pablo. donda is a cohesive masterpiece. the way kanye isn’t afraid to work with other artists regardless of what the world may think is what i respect about him and why he will always continue to grow as an artist. he tends to bring the best out of everyone he works with. the production on here is also amazing but that is a given with kanye west albums and even though he has a massive stack of features, they don’t outshine him at all. songs like off the grid, lord i need you and come to life all prove that kanye is still an amazing performer. i loved this album and i respect what kanye did on here.… Expand
  26. Alan248
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    O álbum está impecável, as músicas tem letras incríveis e toda a parte musical está muito boa, ter demorado pra lançar o álbum foi bom pois foi um marketing bem feito, e todo esse tempo que ele usou para fazer o álbum fez com que as músicas ficassem muito bem feitas
  27. Kirioto666
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. (Portuguese Critic) Simplesmente um álbum que mudou minha visão sobre a música no geral sendo que o álbum ainda nem está finalizado!
    Top 3 álbuns do kanye, SIMPLESMENTE FODA!!!!    … Expand
  28. Dondadon
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Fantastic album. Don't listen to the trolls and weirdos. This album is awesome man
  29. Thejonaz
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Just the best of all times, i cant describe How good it is, God talk to me thruu kanye… Expand
  30. MC00
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    You know that something is wrong when a masterpiece like this one is rated 0 while a cringe album like Positions by Ariana Grande is considered a masterpiece.
  31. turtelz763
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    This album is great its production is amazing and features are insane. A true masterpiece
  32. jarr0n
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    top 3 kanye.yeezus will always be number 1, followed by dark twisted fantasy
  33. 222angel222
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Album of the year. If you don’t believe me listen to it until you do. Also OFF THE GRID GRID GRID GRID GIRD
  34. Marteezus
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Awesome album. Worth the wait. Worth the pain. Very introspective, very relatable. Ye wears his his heart on his sleeve. Great features as well. Ye said this was album of the life, and he is correct. This album represents not only his life, but a lot of other people's lives too. Everyone is going to feel lost and upset sometimes, lose a loved one, have relationship issues, but there isAwesome album. Worth the wait. Worth the pain. Very introspective, very relatable. Ye wears his his heart on his sleeve. Great features as well. Ye said this was album of the life, and he is correct. This album represents not only his life, but a lot of other people's lives too. Everyone is going to feel lost and upset sometimes, lose a loved one, have relationship issues, but there is always light at the end of the tunnel. That is what DONDA is about.… Expand
  35. frank1910_02
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    amazing album, every song has something special. off the grid is my favorite song from the album, but moon or jesus lord are amazing, i love u kanye
  36. Mimito
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Que buen álbum ❤️ cada que lo escucho se lo dedico a Taylor y en especial a las Swifties… Expand
  37. Jimmothysmith
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    How is anyone hating on this is Album of the year the predicting is good features and Kanye all good
  38. CaueJocs
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. When kanye drops, is a event, the whole game stops and appreciates what the GOAT's doing, and this is no different, this feels like a breath of fresh air, something that future generations will look back forever. I can accept the mixed reviews, but if you say this album is bad, you just didn't listen to it man, give it a couple listens and i know it will grow on you. His third best album, only behind mbdtf and yeezus.… Expand
  39. akameoo
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    simplesmente perfeito igual tudo do kanye, amei o som as letras praticamente tudo, só não gostei do feat com o Marilyn Manson
  40. KingPrince5150
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    This album didn't disappoint me at all. Other than the two interludes, 25 out of 27 went to at least one playlist. Overall it has a cinematic feel to it, but it's very... different. You can't go into it expecting a hip-hop album, Ye's going into a completely new direction with his music.
  41. Allanagn
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Álbum buenísimo, vale la pena escucharlo, hay que aprender a separar a el artista de la persona
  42. EdwV
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Best rollout of all time, even tho I could live without “tell the vision” and “remote control”
  43. Beniiyiy
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Lindo, apenas o álbum da vida, perceptível como o Kanye deu a alma e um pouco mais para essa linda homenagem a mãe dele
  44. saeedaltahir
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    no words can describe this beautiful masterpiece you need to listen to it at least 4-5 times to fully comprehend the intelligence of ye
  45. HeitorPedro
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Album of the Year
  46. thongn
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Donda is a rollercoaster of emotions that come from Kanye West’s beautiful dark twisted mind. He learns from the last few albums he has created in the past 10 years to create the perfect blend of gospel, hip-hop, and experimental. Not to mention, there are many moments where Kanye is not afraid to get personal and vulnerable. You can really feel how much he cares for his mother and howDonda is a rollercoaster of emotions that come from Kanye West’s beautiful dark twisted mind. He learns from the last few albums he has created in the past 10 years to create the perfect blend of gospel, hip-hop, and experimental. Not to mention, there are many moments where Kanye is not afraid to get personal and vulnerable. You can really feel how much he cares for his mother and how much he misses her. It may be imperfect and messy at times, but that’s what makes it feel human and relatable. 10/10… Expand
  47. stfuTaylorStans
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Best album from Ye in a long time. Many tracks which will be considered classics in a few years time. Absolute genius.
  48. Afaber7
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Kanye's best. The production, the lyrics, the features, and the sheer emotion displayed by Mr. West makes this album a 10/10. Truly an album for the ages
  49. BettyWooWoo
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    One of the most personal and we'll put together hip hop albums I've heard in a while. With the long tracklist you would expect to get tired or bored but it's a entertaining journey throughout.
  50. bdrxsc
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Album of the life. Kanye is the greatest musician of all time. Mozart could only hope to be as good as him in another life time.
  51. Lakat
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I loved it! This was noce experience never lostened something like this ever. The beats were on point and also the lyrics were mesmerizing. Kanye knows how to make great album. This is not album of the year, it is album of the century… Expand
  52. adamk95
    Sep 3, 2021
    10
    I cant say more than this is a life changer.
    Come to Life is Song of The Decade.
  53. Dinomite
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    The best album this year, and his best work in a long time, the goat Kanye west, donda donda donda donda donda donda
  54. vilitar
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    The best album Kanye released. Vocals, beats, everything is perfect. Only weak song is Tell the Vision, and other than weak features, this album is absolutely amazing. Album of the Decade.
  55. pedrin_
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Very good. Consistent and with great songs. His best album since TLOP for sure.
  56. DondaKayneWest
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Kanye is back baby!!!! This is full of dust pumping raping it is just a fantastic comeback. All he needs to do now is the DONDA TOUR
  57. junyawatanabe
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Four five summers, four five summers. We took over. We took over.

    This album had me levitating to another dimension. Fantastic, beautiful album, v emotional, heartfelt. Jail pt. 2 and tell the vision are the only misses imo but the rest of the album is so amazing I can deal with it.
  58. britishvango
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    I seriously do not understand the low rating of this album because there’s something on it for everyone. Undeniable hype tracks like Off the Grid and Praise God. The most dance-worthy beat on Believe What I Say. And emotional, vulnerable and moving tracks like Come to Life, Moon, Hurricane, Lord I Need You and 24. Jesus Lord is a poignant social commentary on the prison industrial complexI seriously do not understand the low rating of this album because there’s something on it for everyone. Undeniable hype tracks like Off the Grid and Praise God. The most dance-worthy beat on Believe What I Say. And emotional, vulnerable and moving tracks like Come to Life, Moon, Hurricane, Lord I Need You and 24. Jesus Lord is a poignant social commentary on the prison industrial complex and the systemic plights against poor block communities. The production is way ahead of its time and more creative than 99% of hip hop being released nowadays. Not to mention the features go INSANE. The album incorporates Jesus is a way that isn’t off-putting or incongruent but rather relatable and sentimental unlike his previous releases attempt Jesus is King.… Expand
  59. itsdominictoo
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Donda is Kanye West’s 10th studio album and it’s a culmination of his 9 previous works and his collaborative works. The production shows throughout the tracks, somehow blending beautiful organ chords in with harsh distorted 808s and noises. Tracks deviate from one genre and dabble in a little bit of everything, from drill to gospel to lyrical to hip-hop. The feature list is nothing toDonda is Kanye West’s 10th studio album and it’s a culmination of his 9 previous works and his collaborative works. The production shows throughout the tracks, somehow blending beautiful organ chords in with harsh distorted 808s and noises. Tracks deviate from one genre and dabble in a little bit of everything, from drill to gospel to lyrical to hip-hop. The feature list is nothing to scoff at and every single feature performed astoundingly to the point where the features are to Donda as the features are to MBDTF. The three listening parties and weeks of anticipation with only a handful of posts my Mr. West is something few others can do. This album has broken records in the couple days it’s been out and will continue to this entire week. This album is Kanye West’s story of music told through the medium of honoring his late mother, Dr. Donda West. Those who say the music is bad know nothing of how many people have worked on this work with Kanye. At the very least a sensible music critic should give it a 6/10, while sn average listener, such as myself, has a duty to give it more than an 8/10 for its sheer beauty of the sound it creates playing through headphones and sound systems.… Expand
  60. AcrylicPudding
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    I believe that this album Donda, Kanye’s or now knows as Ye’s 10th LP is a work of art with many features that really do their part in their songs. Kanye doesn't shy away either he has some really strong verses on Donda. I believe this album has so much going on with it that anyone can and will find a song they love. R.I.P Donda West.
  61. Evanocity
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Mr West’s 10th solo LP “Donda” is a beautiful combination of different styles of sound form his previous records, most prominently; “Yeezus”, “The Life of Pablo”, & “Jesus Is King”. It serves as a creative homage to his late mother Donda West. The matriarch’s vocals are present on multiple tracks, & she is referenced throughout the album. West incorporates great features & top tier production, as well as some of the singing & rapping we’ve heard from the artist to create what may go down as one of his greatest albums.… Expand
  62. michaelabeard11
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Although the rollout was messy. The music speaks for itself. Kanye is back.
  63. clwooten1996
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Cultural reset, the best 27 song hip hop album of all time. Highs are very high and the lows are almost non existent. The reuniting of Kanye and Jay-z and Kanye and Kid Cudi makes for a nostalgic masterpiece. Kanye’s beat solo album since life of Pablo.
  64. chrisraamirez
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    The discography of Kanye is can be summed up as an amazing collection of sounds with personal themes shaping the music. Donda is no different. This album contains one of Kanyes best work with songs such as Off the Grid, Come to life, and Hurricane among others. The mix overall sounds good though not great in some areas. This being my first following of Kanye's fascinating roll outs, I wasThe discography of Kanye is can be summed up as an amazing collection of sounds with personal themes shaping the music. Donda is no different. This album contains one of Kanyes best work with songs such as Off the Grid, Come to life, and Hurricane among others. The mix overall sounds good though not great in some areas. This being my first following of Kanye's fascinating roll outs, I was drawn in by how he went about generating interest in the album. I enjoyed following the progression from listening party after listening party which also made it more special when receiving the final work. Overall, the album is truly special and will rank very well among Kanye's other work.… Expand
  65. yeezusnation
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Donda is Kanye's realization of the sound experiment he first started with Yandhi, before eventually releasing Jesus is King. It worked
  66. M33ZUS
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    THE GREATEST ARTIST OF ALL TIME. Kanye Wests highly anticipated 10th studio LP, Donda, after 3 listening parties and a long wait. Kanye does not disappoint, Kanye delivers a beautiful piece of art dedicated to the late great Dr. Donda West (His Mother) utilizing his god level production with wonderful samples most notably the great Ms. Lauryn Hill on Believe What I say, as well as an arrayTHE GREATEST ARTIST OF ALL TIME. Kanye Wests highly anticipated 10th studio LP, Donda, after 3 listening parties and a long wait. Kanye does not disappoint, Kanye delivers a beautiful piece of art dedicated to the late great Dr. Donda West (His Mother) utilizing his god level production with wonderful samples most notably the great Ms. Lauryn Hill on Believe What I say, as well as an array of big name features who he brings the best out of for this beautiful piece of art that would have made his mother proud.… Expand
  67. philippo619
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Album is great 9/10 for me but giving it at 10 to restore balance for all the haters that haven’t even heard it but rate a 0 just to hate on the man!
  68. zachw300
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    One of the best albums of all time. Definetely better then anything Taylor Swift has ever wrote.
  69. jmreed00
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    This is Kanye’s best work since TLOP. The feature list, production, and raw emotion are perfect.
  70. denversoup
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    This is Ye’s magnum opus. If you fully partook in witnessing the rollout of this album, it was by all means a roller coaster, but one that I would ride over and over again for such a thrill. This album has such a wonderful mixture of emotions, and serves as a fantastic summation of West’s catalogue.
  71. Bobbybrownjaw
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Who else could produce an album that from start to finish holds his mother spirit at heart.
  72. DondaAoty
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Greatest album of all time.The greatest to ever do it.
    Kanye did it again,GOAT
  73. SuperBadTheRapr
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    11/10 Album of the Year. Cured racism. Ended world hunger. I nutted in my shorts during the intro
  74. nickc311
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    This is a culmination of kanyes latest works and and is a beautiful messy dark and light masterpiece.
  75. BuloDeMouquim
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Masterpiece, despite being a bit more minimalist like 808s and Heartbrakes, the album still delivers with his intense production to make it feel like more like a holy and divine experience! A bit Gospel like, with references to College Dropout and Graduation, intercalated with Yeezus and the premium rap from WTT and MBDTF, with the JIK choirs
    Overall, an amazing experience ! The man can’t miss
  76. Duble_ri
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    This is a 27 song album, and this is only the second day, for albums of this length I don't believe that reviewing it so early and never looking at it again is good because you won't be able to capture everything the artist is going for in 1 or 2 listens of the album. Having said that my initial reaction if this album is it's great. I enjoyed majority of the music . Per usual Kanye'sThis is a 27 song album, and this is only the second day, for albums of this length I don't believe that reviewing it so early and never looking at it again is good because you won't be able to capture everything the artist is going for in 1 or 2 listens of the album. Having said that my initial reaction if this album is it's great. I enjoyed majority of the music . Per usual Kanye's production is in a league of it's own.my only negative about this album is it's length I don't hate any of the songs they all fall on a spectrum of ok to great for me. I do think some so ga could have gotten cut tho. Overall great first initial reaction how this album ages depend on what well say in the future… Expand
  77. luisag15
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    A perfect balance between all the sounds Kanye has used throughout his career. Giving radio hits and also emotional songs. Never heard a 27 song album with no skips until this one.
  78. dondamam
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    이번 앨범은 TLOP급이라고 생각합니다 우선 가스펠 사운드가 인상깊었어요 전작보다 가스펠 사운드를 더 사용하면서 다양한 음들을 넣었습니다 어떤 critic에서는 24라는 트랙을 비판했지만 저는 신디사이저를 통해 가스펠을 잘 녹여냈다고, 오히려 Donda 앨범의 색을 더 뚜렷하게 보여줬다고 생각하네요 사운드에 대한 감각은 여전히 잘 보여주고 이를 통해 칸예가 전하고자 하는 바도 잘 드러났습니다 donda가 마치 마리아처럼 느껴지기도 했네요

    I love Ye    이번 앨범은 TLOP급이라고 생각합니다 우선 가스펠 사운드가 인상깊었어요 전작보다 가스펠 사운드를 더 사용하면서 다양한 음들을 넣었습니다 어떤 critic에서는 24라는 트랙을 비판했지만 저는 신디사이저를 통해 가스펠을 잘 녹여냈다고, 오히려 Donda 앨범의 색을 더 뚜렷하게 보여줬다고 생각하네요 사운드에 대한 감각은 여전히 잘 보여주고 이를 통해 칸예가 전하고자 하는 바도 잘 드러났습니다 donda가 마치 마리아처럼 느껴지기도 했네요

    I love Ye
  79. evildadrocker
    Sep 3, 2021
    10
    Give it some years until people understand this piece of art which is way ahead of their tiny tiny minds.
  80. falsequack
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    this is the album of life. a reason to breathe. a cultural reset. thank you kanye west for this masterpiece.
  81. Cstanzz
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    This album completely accomplishes want Kanye was wanting to do and this is by far the best album I have heard in awhile
  82. Mariosinnit
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. After listening to this for 4 times already i want to do a proper review. I started to really enjoy this album. It feels like this decades MBDTF. Its beautiful, overwhelming and bizarre in places, and it's going to took a lot more than a single listen to truly figure out how i feel about it. It has a great cohesive track list that starts off much more somber and dark but slowly becomes much more lighter and brighter. With beautiful features from Jay-Z, Kid Cudi,Playboi Carti, The Weeknd, Fivio Foreign and many others who all go hard and deliver. People are free to criticize Kanye's desire to push the boundaries of art once more. There are limits to punching someone and getting away with it because "it's for the art!"

    On the other hand, you can't trash review a record without at least acknowledging the aim.

    The album will be remembered for its historical significance.    … Expand
  83. AkashRaj
    Sep 1, 2021
    10
    Donda Chant-10/10
    Jail-9/10
    God Breathed-10/10 Off The Grid-10/10 Hurricane-9/10 Praise God-9/10 Jonah-8/10 Ok Ok-7/10 Junya-9/10 BWIS-10/10 24-10/10 Remote-10/10 Moon-10/10 H&H-10/10 DND-10/10 KMSA-6/10 JL-10/10 New A-8/10 tell the vision-2/10 Pure Souls-8/10 Come to Life-10/10 NCLB-10/10 Ok Ok pt2-9/10 Junya pt2-9/10 Jail pt2-2/10 jesus Lord pt2-9/10 Overall    Donda Chant-10/10
    Jail-9/10
    God Breathed-10/10
    Off The Grid-10/10
    Hurricane-9/10
    Praise God-9/10
    Jonah-8/10
    Ok Ok-7/10
    Junya-9/10
    BWIS-10/10
    24-10/10
    Remote-10/10
    Moon-10/10
    H&H-10/10
    DND-10/10
    KMSA-6/10
    JL-10/10
    New A-8/10
    tell the vision-2/10
    Pure Souls-8/10
    Come to Life-10/10
    NCLB-10/10

    Ok Ok pt2-9/10
    Junya pt2-9/10
    Jail pt2-2/10
    jesus Lord pt2-9/10

    Overall experience is 10/10    … Expand
  84. Uchiha1257
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great amazing Album!hevsbjava jabsvgshsjbavsvsjshvsvsvsjbsvdvdhdhbsvsvsjsjvscs… Expand
  85. 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
  86. billy_s
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Amazing album. Lots of different eras of Kanye, mixed with progressive sounds. Heartfelt lyrics. Great ensemble. Really wish the uncensored version was out.

    The critics are off in their reviews. Kanye's MAGA hat may have ruined him in their eyes.
  87. Blacco000
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Insane ride from beginning to end with masterful production. The sweeping intro of Jail thrusts you into a dark twisted gospel that goes through heartbreak, rebirth, death, and life. Kanye’s foray into a post 2020 world makes the smart decision of not mentioning the pandemic, or election/racial protests. Instead he crafted a timeless masterpiece, bringing forth mind blowing beats, lyrics,Insane ride from beginning to end with masterful production. The sweeping intro of Jail thrusts you into a dark twisted gospel that goes through heartbreak, rebirth, death, and life. Kanye’s foray into a post 2020 world makes the smart decision of not mentioning the pandemic, or election/racial protests. Instead he crafted a timeless masterpiece, bringing forth mind blowing beats, lyrics, flows, and some of the most emotional moments Ye has ever created. His talents as a producer, writer, and other artistries really shine through. After many years, Ye has reached a new peak and does not seem to be stopping any time soon.… Expand
  88. Anon724
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Absolute masterpiece dedicated to Kanye’s mother who raised him in her own. From the booming electric guitar and the beautiful “Return Of The Throne” verse from Jay Z, to the twinkling pianos and hard hitting synths on Come To Life, this album is a masterpiece through and through.
  89. scumboogie
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    I love this album. I understand why it’s so polarizing but I love every moment of it. I think with time people will start to appreciate it more, but if they don’t then that’s okay too. I just know that I love it. The production is insane, the features are excellent, and Kanye is sounding the best he has in a while, vocally and lyrically. This is definitely his best since The Life of Pablo,I love this album. I understand why it’s so polarizing but I love every moment of it. I think with time people will start to appreciate it more, but if they don’t then that’s okay too. I just know that I love it. The production is insane, the features are excellent, and Kanye is sounding the best he has in a while, vocally and lyrically. This is definitely his best since The Life of Pablo, maybe even Yeezus.… Expand
  90. Rikas
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Donda Donda Donda Donda Donda Donda Donda Donda Donda Donda Donda Donda Donda Donda Donda Donda Donda Donda Donda Donda Donda Donda Donda Donda Donda Donda Donda Donda Donda Donda Donda Donda Donda
  91. judle_
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Amazing album. Kanye is back creating an album that feels like a mix of all his past works from yeezus to 808s to ye creating a final product that feels like an evolved version of tlop
  92. stevn09
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    I just hear in a many places (overrated) bla...bla...bla... Ye makes a solid job, like always Kanye does.
  93. GrummyOne
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    Perfect album, ignoring interludes and pt 2s every song is fresh and beautifully produced
  94. fesalles
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    man that's the best album since mbdtf and i can't believe that some fckng **** gave it a 0 just bc he wants to eat Taylor swift and swallow drake
  95. Iyoda
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Beautiful tribute to his late mother. Learning that the intro was to the pace of his mothers last heart beats was truly beautiful… Expand
  96. alehu666
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    The album represents Kanye West freeing himself from her mother's sorrow and curse. The production is amazing and fresh.
  97. carlosrojas002
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    brilliant album and an amazing rollout. Kanye West is a genius. stop the cap.
  98. HeyDonda
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    THIS IS NOT ALBUM OF THE YEAR, THIS IS ALBUM OF THE LIFE. DONDA IS ONE OF KANYE WESTS BEST WORKS OF ART, THERE ISN’T ANY ALBUM IN THE WORLD LIKE THIS. KANYE BRINGS OUT THE BEST VERSES FROM EVERYONE ON THE ALBUM. IF YOU DON’T LIKE THIS YOU’RE OBJECTIVELY WRONG! Final score 1029645281018625372906353820/10
  99. tovlah
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    Most powerful Ye album to date. That special feeling when I listened to it right after the first listening party, a month ago, still remains. Maybe if he had dropped it then, it wouldn't receive so much hate as it does now and that's a shame. The minimalistic cover and track production are perfect, kinda like 808's on steroids. People take this album for granted, IMO it's a masterpiece, aMost powerful Ye album to date. That special feeling when I listened to it right after the first listening party, a month ago, still remains. Maybe if he had dropped it then, it wouldn't receive so much hate as it does now and that's a shame. The minimalistic cover and track production are perfect, kinda like 808's on steroids. People take this album for granted, IMO it's a masterpiece, a perfect 10.

    All hail Yeezus, the boldest musician of our time!    … Expand
  100. joshbrett1999
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    A sonically advanced album with innovative and advanced hip hop that at times reaches almost a classical feel during song outros, an album that goes on a journey from despair to hope, a modern masterpiece.
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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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