Donda
by Kanye West
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6.5

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  1. adamrihani
    Sep 1, 2021
    0
    I'm giving the album 0 because Kayne did intensely feature 4 abusers in it. This is clearly a way to support violence & discrimination.
  2. CalebWest
    Sep 1, 2021
    10
    Without a doubt this is a classic album. Many will say it’s “too different” or “weird” just like they did with 808’s and Yeezus, but wait a year or so and it’ll be right up there with the pinnacle Kanye albums.
  3. Simbathadon
    Sep 1, 2021
    10
    Man ... this is the album of the life You can't be listening to Hurricane and say you're not moved by it
  4. Nikogj98
    Sep 1, 2021
    10
    One of the best albums of this year. Very well produced and mixed. Kanye out did the expectations the roll out was great.
  5. kenzosan
    Sep 1, 2021
    10
    One of my favorite Kanye albums, deep and touching lyrics, TLOP is my favorite Kanye album taking into account all the sound of the album, Donda managed to have more striking lyrics
  6. baru
    Sep 1, 2021
    10
    an album worth your time. imagine tlop but it’s the life of kanye instead.
  7. Alanozz
    Aug 29, 2021
    7
    It really grew on me after listening to it again I will give it a 7 this time
  8. AL27
    Sep 1, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Finding positive aspects of Donda is not difficult at all. The mixing is well-done and this is an album that is pleasant to listen to. The numerous featured artists are something to marvel at. Sometimes it can feel like artists are piled onto albums as features and it can be a bit nauseating. With Donda, though, this feels more calculated and planned out.

    A few pitfalls can be found with the ordering of the tracks. At times, the sequence of songs feels a bit disjointed, but this isn’t something that has a detrimental effect.    … Expand
  9. r34lest3v3r
    Sep 1, 2021
    7
    The album is good, inspired and varied. Not everything is perfect, and ye is often outperformed by the guests appearing on the record lyrically. Some tracks are a little too rough and some a little too fleshed out. Tell the vision is just **** even as a interlude. However, the majority of the songs are really great, particularly those towards the beginning and the end. A big pickup afterThe album is good, inspired and varied. Not everything is perfect, and ye is often outperformed by the guests appearing on the record lyrically. Some tracks are a little too rough and some a little too fleshed out. Tell the vision is just **** even as a interlude. However, the majority of the songs are really great, particularly those towards the beginning and the end. A big pickup after JIK in my opinion and if worked on, post release, would reach toward a 8 or 9.… Expand
  10. lukascabahug
    Sep 1, 2021
    2
    Bloated with filler that would give Kylie Jenner’s lips a run for it’s money. Questionable production choices, mediocre feature performances, and lyricism that really comes off as desperate and cringy. It’s sad to see such a talented person waste their artistic potential so remarkably.
  11. 21stCenturyGuy
    Sep 1, 2021
    3
    What the hell is this album? It feels like fluff and it feels like it's draining my life away. You especially feel it when you get to that last track. Not good
  12. Raterofmusic96
    Sep 1, 2021
    10
    For this album, Kanye seeks to invoke a variety of emotions from the audience. From the tracklist, gospel themed influences, and controversial feature list, this album could almost objectively be viewed as a culmination of his artistic journey throughout the years.
  13. swhalls
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. O MAIORAL, AVISA!!! O MELHOR DO KANYE #MINHAOPINIAO
    fod4 demais, a presença do the weeknd, travis scott, playboi carti, etc..    … Expand
  14. Sxhil
    Aug 31, 2021
    9
    It’s more of an art piece than an album. Excellent production and soundscapes.
  15. mmasilungan
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    #KanyeWest's #Donda is finally out!!!! Just so happened to wake up at about 6am to check my phone, when i found that it just dropped (on Sunday, the Lord's Day!) and instantly went into listening mode. What a journey from when he announced it a couple years back, or even dating back to #Yandhi being announced and pushed back many times. Loved all the listening events, made the album feel#KanyeWest's #Donda is finally out!!!! Just so happened to wake up at about 6am to check my phone, when i found that it just dropped (on Sunday, the Lord's Day!) and instantly went into listening mode. What a journey from when he announced it a couple years back, or even dating back to #Yandhi being announced and pushed back many times. Loved all the listening events, made the album feel like a movie -- that 2nd event in Atlanta was particularly #incredible. Loved the instant announcement outta nowhere during the #NBAFinals with #NoChildLeftBehind" -- which garnered instant hype. #GreatAlbum. A great dedication to his late mother, a sign of his prison reform intentions (which explains some of the features on it). Fantastic production harkening back to Dark Fantasy on MBDTF & Yeezus, more-so the lovechild of #TheLifeOfPablo & #JesusIsKing. Hard to skip much at all, even with the bonus-esque songs at the end (which were either alternative or the original version of the songs... still wished there was another version of #Hurricane on the album as well). Hardly any skips. So many bangers, and i loved the overall emotion on it as well. Love #JesusLord so much, amongst other songs like "Hurricane" (which had a long journey in itself.... which reminds me the OG version needs to be released sometime later hopefully… Expand
  16. manuel2001
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
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  17. JorgeSooya
    Aug 31, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. it really is a ridiculous album, null instrumentals and terrible songs, horror… Expand
  18. Scrappypa
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    A lot of mixed feelings but álbum delivered.
    Only thing bad from this album is the cover art. It feels complete and really well produced
  19. olneyliz
    Aug 31, 2021
    0
    There is a significant difference between art and spectacle. Donda is a spectacle that is under produced, lacks depth, and lacks true artistry. Kanye West fans will try and defend this album with secret meanings and a blind following of their so called rap Messiah but will fail to accept the simple fact that Donda is not good. No, just because the artist has intent does not mean it is aThere is a significant difference between art and spectacle. Donda is a spectacle that is under produced, lacks depth, and lacks true artistry. Kanye West fans will try and defend this album with secret meanings and a blind following of their so called rap Messiah but will fail to accept the simple fact that Donda is not good. No, just because the artist has intent does not mean it is a good tribute and no, just because Kanye has put out good works in the past doesn't mean his new work will be of the same quality automatically. Frankly I would rather listen to mediocre stuff put out by a 15 year old on SoundCloud than Donda.… Expand
  20. myyeezycloset
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    One of my favorite Kanye albums. Some songs have so much emotion and a lot I can relate too.
  21. hausofhonza
    Aug 31, 2021
    6
    This album is like a new journey for Kanye. It kinda has a gospel vibe, but far from being a hit on the radio.
  22. cdgui
    Aug 31, 2021
    9
    Its highs is goat material, but its to much to be perfect, impossible to have 0 duds on a 27 tracks album
  23. typross
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    I've noticed most of the professionals forgot to mention the music instead highlighted the allegations of one of the features, I personally do not think thats how you professionally review music/sound. This album has one of the highest levels of quatily that Ye has released, along the side of both MBDTF and TLOP. Each track feels new and fresh, starting off with Jail; starts off with anI've noticed most of the professionals forgot to mention the music instead highlighted the allegations of one of the features, I personally do not think thats how you professionally review music/sound. This album has one of the highest levels of quatily that Ye has released, along the side of both MBDTF and TLOP. Each track feels new and fresh, starting off with Jail; starts off with an amazing guitar that makes you feel like you're at a stadium along the crazy hook and one of the best verses I've heard all year from his throne partner Jay Z. I'm not gonna review each track on here but I do believe after more listening I might consider this to be one of his greatest projects, the way Kanye influences his features and how Ye takes influence from the features to creat the perfect sound/track, it is truly amazing how good of a musician/artist Ye is and it's sad how all of this is overlooked over one feature's "allegations".
    One of the biggest negatives of the album is the how many tracks there are on this album but that could also be a positive depending on your preferences. Favorite Tracks: Jail/ God Breathed/ Off The Grid/ Hurricane/ Praise God/ Jonah/ Ok Ok/ Junya /Moon / Heaven and Hell/ Keep My Spirit Alive/ Pure Souls/ Come to Life/ No Child Left Behind

    Skips: Tell The Vision/Lord I Need You

    Highlighted Features: Jay Z/ Playboi Carti/ Fivio Foreign/ The Weeknd/Don Toliver/ Kid Cudi/ Roddy Rich/ Griselda

    Overall review: 9.3/10

    - I recommend this to anyone who is loves music or rap. - I don't recommend to anyone gets offended by religion or who gets bother with the fact that Marilyn Manson helped with Jail 2.    … Expand
  24. Jonoftherow
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    This album is what Jesus is king should have been the critics here didn't even listen to the whole album sad to see that they slander such a good album there is no way in hell this is worse than jik.
  25. waaxiu
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    Kanye has mixed performance art with his music to create an entire experience with this album. No matter the controversies, this album is one to remember. The haters are disproven already by the countless records this album has broken. The Ye we love has delivered us another beautiful and holy piece of art. Amen.
  26. adrian133
    Aug 31, 2021
    9
    The best we’ve seen from Kanye in a long time. Just when people started ruling him out, he came back with a piece of art that has everyone talking. We saw glimpses of what Kanye could still do through albums like Ye and KSG but this album brought it home. It was an amazing experience to be a part of through the various listening parties and will go down as one of the best Ye eras. Happy weThe best we’ve seen from Kanye in a long time. Just when people started ruling him out, he came back with a piece of art that has everyone talking. We saw glimpses of what Kanye could still do through albums like Ye and KSG but this album brought it home. It was an amazing experience to be a part of through the various listening parties and will go down as one of the best Ye eras. Happy we have a finished product where we can all tell Kanye focused on the project… Expand
  27. MauricioSB
    Aug 31, 2021
    7
    Definitely not best Kanye album but it is not a 0 or a 6, a 7 is a good score for this record
  28. paulorobertodas
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    10 years from now people will stop **** and realize the musical geniuses of these songs. Nuff Said.
  29. Leofleeee
    Aug 31, 2021
    8
    Mejor que JIK eso sí, pero no tanto como TLOP o Ye.
    Tiene tracks muy buenos y valen muchísimo la pena, sin embargo algunos llegan a sobrar o hubieran podido quedar mejor.
    Si fuera un EP más corto de seguro tendría mejor recepción.
  30. awb5401
    Aug 31, 2021
    8
    Kanye's best solo album since The Life of Pablo. Lyrically, it's similar to a better version of Jesus is King. Musically, this album is far superior. Sure, it's a little inconsistent and a little too long. There are a few filler tracks and some songs drag on for longer than they should. But the high points on this are absolutely amazing. Off the Grid, Believe What I Say, New Souls, Jonah,Kanye's best solo album since The Life of Pablo. Lyrically, it's similar to a better version of Jesus is King. Musically, this album is far superior. Sure, it's a little inconsistent and a little too long. There are a few filler tracks and some songs drag on for longer than they should. But the high points on this are absolutely amazing. Off the Grid, Believe What I Say, New Souls, Jonah, & Jesus Lord are all top tier Ye tracks. It's a shame that most of the major critics are looking past these gems and instead directing negative attention toward the presence of some controversial featured artists.… Expand
  31. JebKino
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    The great genius Kanye West delivers yet another masterpiece! This is easily the greatest album of the year, with the only potential competition being the next Limp Bizkit album. The lyrics are poignant and moving, and the music is beautiful and masterfully composed. I played this album for my atheist boyfriend, and he converted to Christianity.
  32. kiggo
    Aug 31, 2021
    8
    La primera parte de Donda es buenísima, teniendo un comienzo tan electrificante como Jail, con Jay Z afirmando que The Throne está de vuelta, yo esperaba que el proyecto se mantuviera así, y más por la duración del mismo, y en parte lo hace pero hay canciones que se sienten innecesarias como Junya, que serviría bien si fuera una canción en solitario pero está dentro del álbum y se sienteLa primera parte de Donda es buenísima, teniendo un comienzo tan electrificante como Jail, con Jay Z afirmando que The Throne está de vuelta, yo esperaba que el proyecto se mantuviera así, y más por la duración del mismo, y en parte lo hace pero hay canciones que se sienten innecesarias como Junya, que serviría bien si fuera una canción en solitario pero está dentro del álbum y se siente fuera del sonido que Kanye había estado trabajando en las primeras canciones, o Tell The Vision, que simplemente no sé por qué está ahí, Kanye ni siquiera hace una aparición, pero incluso con esto Donda termina siendo un álbum que se disruta y bastante, teniendo puntos muy altos como Jail, Off The Grid, Hurricane, Praise God, Jonah, Moon, Heaven and Hell, Come To Life y No Child Left Behind, por nombrar algunos. En general, Donda es un gran álbum que se disfruta mucho y las "listening parties" sirvieron para tener una experiencia más completa y poder percibir de mejor manera el mensaje que Ye quiere dar.… Expand
  33. fuccboi_slim
    Aug 31, 2021
    5
    I’m all for incorporating cultural/historical/political context into a review and considering the artist as part of the work but I’ve yet to read a single review of this album that focuses on assessing the music more than it serves as a vehicle for the writer’s personal opinion of kanye west. The only way I can explain some of these numbers is by assuming that half the critics straight upI’m all for incorporating cultural/historical/political context into a review and considering the artist as part of the work but I’ve yet to read a single review of this album that focuses on assessing the music more than it serves as a vehicle for the writer’s personal opinion of kanye west. The only way I can explain some of these numbers is by assuming that half the critics straight up did not listen to the album. Jail is excruciatingly beautiful. I teared up the first time I listened to it and it doesn’t really slow down from there. It’s a bit meandering in structure and I wanted more recordings of his mother because her voice is so powerful and the few selections he did include started to give a sense of what she meant to him & what her memory means to means to him at this point in his adult life with his divorce and very public psychological spiral, but he kind of abandoned that thread.

    overall this album **** rules. I’m not even gonna say anything about the Marilyn Manson/ da baby fiasco because i don’t think it’s worth defending and I’m not gonna jump on that bandwagon just to check a box but if you rly expected kanye to *not* intentionally piss everyone off... you’re being willfully ignorant. In 5 years or so when people are less absorbed in the current events aspect of its release and Manson (hopefully) faces some semblance of justice people will likely see this album for what it is: a glorious return to form and a sprawling albeit desperate masterpiece    … Expand
  34. Ken1300
    Aug 31, 2021
    0
    So much auto tune, boring songs, bad choice. I really disappointed !



    Nahhhh
  35. Bercho
    Aug 31, 2021
    7
    This album felt sooo long to listen too. Some of the songs has the same ideas making it feel like there’s duplicates and maybe a tripletes. It felt like listing to a compilation album instead of an acutely album. Jesus is king did a better job of timing than Donda. The only thing that’s stopping me from giving it a 4 is the songs, I can’t keep this songs out of my head and re-listening toThis album felt sooo long to listen too. Some of the songs has the same ideas making it feel like there’s duplicates and maybe a tripletes. It felt like listing to a compilation album instead of an acutely album. Jesus is king did a better job of timing than Donda. The only thing that’s stopping me from giving it a 4 is the songs, I can’t keep this songs out of my head and re-listening to it. Overall the album is a cluster **** but the songs are worth 24 souls to listen too.… Expand
  36. Isaacw
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    DONDA isn’t just an album, it’s a cultural reset, a reason to breathe, an escape from this cruel world filled with thieves. It’s art, the first gift you open on christmas, a hug from a loved one, everything you’ve ever wanted, everything you need.
  37. Christopher666
    Aug 31, 2021
    0
    It is very bad where you see it
    This ablum, while quirky, is repetitive, lazy, and another job exactly as bad as the previous one. It's just a lazy cash grab that just fails to enforce the edgy character Kanye tries to push, Kanye changed the music in the past, but in the present he's a schizophrenic old man reflecting on his troubles in his projects. That álbum features questionable    It is very bad where you see it
    This ablum, while quirky, is repetitive, lazy, and another job exactly as bad as the previous one. It's just a lazy cash grab that just fails to enforce the edgy character Kanye tries to push, Kanye changed the music in the past, but in the present he's a schizophrenic old man reflecting on his troubles in his projects. That álbum features questionable lyrics and a ending sequence of songs that seem useless.
    It is simply poorly planned, poorly done and the only people who can enjoy it without seeming vomiting are those who are obsessed with Kanye and all his work, it does not seem good in the least, at the end of it all I think it could be better and it could having a good opportunity but coupled with waiting and the little work behind it, also reflects a serious decline in this man's work    … Expand
  38. Benjammer
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    Album is amazing. So many good tracks. There is only 1 or 2 tracks that are possibly skips for me, but even then they aren't that bad. Will be listening to this for a long time.
  39. adengfx
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Donda is an amazing album, yes, in some cases features are carrying songs but why is that necessarily a negative thing? Just showcases Kanye's ability to produce and collaborate with some of hip-hops biggest artists, whilst creating many good songs on his own where he shines.

    Almost every song is a 8/9 out of 10, some filler exists, yes, but expected from an album that is 27 tracks long.

    If I had to pick a few negatives from this album, I would say it's probably two songs featured on this album, Remote Control and Tell The Vision, there was no need for a Pop Smoke song that clearly was just a poorly ripped acapella from his latest album, apart from that I believe it is his best work yet.    … Expand
  40. popdancer
    Aug 29, 2021
    2
    Only Kanye this this is his best album. It’s too much filler. His best work is in the past.
  41. DarcenBrandt
    Aug 31, 2021
    8
    This album is great, but its just too long. I'd cut it down to 15 songs max. If that'd be the case it could be a 9 out of 10.

    Zero? Really folks? Classic Liberal Cancel Culture!
  42. Darealg
    Aug 31, 2021
    9
    Donda is the climax of ye journey that started the day he dropped from college. This journey is paved from his multiple ups and downs through sorrows, depression and lost to the joy of being a father, an artist and a human over all. This is not the ending of this journey but it sure seems like Kanye has reached the ultimate “I don’t give a **** philosophy, one he utilizes faith to achieve.Donda is the climax of ye journey that started the day he dropped from college. This journey is paved from his multiple ups and downs through sorrows, depression and lost to the joy of being a father, an artist and a human over all. This is not the ending of this journey but it sure seems like Kanye has reached the ultimate “I don’t give a **** philosophy, one he utilizes faith to achieve. I just cannot address the album alone, without the context of Kanye’s personality, previous albums and the unprecedented hype. This is without a doubt a masterpiece and a master class to every artist out there how to find yourself, get lost and find it again. I can only sum it up in that if you’re a fan of the genre and not the album, then my guy, you’re just not there yet. You can’t be at ease with the album because you’re not at ease with yourself.… Expand
  43. krathengo
    Aug 31, 2021
    0
    lyrics with very low depth, and tiring and grueling instrumentals. I like the others album but this one is a failure
  44. Rams35
    Aug 31, 2021
    9
    An album worthy of his late mothers name and a true return to form for mr west.
  45. Mariaathayde
    Aug 31, 2021
    0
    the same as always that listennks before only in an unfinished version with powerful lyrics and a repetitive and boring beat
  46. Huicho
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It was great. I like it a lot. It has very high moments and very few low moments, probably the only problem with the album is it’s length and arrangement. The second version of Donda was its best, but the music itself is very good.… Expand
  47. Henrambe
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    Simply a beautiful album with 0 skips every song has a unique quality that makes it so interesting to listen to.
  48. ImaginaryCritic
    Aug 31, 2021
    9
    For sure this might be one of the best projects Kanye has dropped since TLOP. I only have one complaint about this album and its the amount of songs it carried. When i saw it I was shocked but it didn’t stop me. I personally loved each track, since i felt each and every one of them in a personal level. The song ‘Tell the vision’ was a little unnecessary since it didn’t fit the theme ofFor sure this might be one of the best projects Kanye has dropped since TLOP. I only have one complaint about this album and its the amount of songs it carried. When i saw it I was shocked but it didn’t stop me. I personally loved each track, since i felt each and every one of them in a personal level. The song ‘Tell the vision’ was a little unnecessary since it didn’t fit the theme of this project. Overall i felt sure that i was satisfied with my opinion.… Expand
  49. batnerdbeginz
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    A true masterpiece of creativity. One of Kanye’s greatest achievements. Incredible production and a stunning feature list, this is something you can pick apart and examine for months
  50. mrchadmane
    Aug 31, 2021
    0
    I truly don’t know what I was expecting. But this was garbage from start to finish. The production isn’t even good, which was shocking. I definitely wouldn’t ever listen again.
  51. cwneji
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    Craziest rollout ever, with a body of work to match the hype. 27 tracks, no skips.
  52. tylerhaworth
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    Amazing. Although some aspects were messy, the highs were astronomical. Hoping that the mixing and mastering is cleaned up at a later time similarly to TLOP.
  53. Minty777
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    An absolute masterpiece from beginning to end, from the production to the features, one of the best albums I've heard, top 3 Kanye for sure
  54. 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
  55. OhioBlu
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    Absolutely stellar, I thoroughly enjoyed every song on this album. Donda Chant establishes a dark tone of Kanye desperately calling out to his mother for help into the void more than a decade after her death. Ye has been through dozens of controversies and undoubtedly has cried out to his mother, who was the most important person in his life, when nobody else was there. The album continuesAbsolutely stellar, I thoroughly enjoyed every song on this album. Donda Chant establishes a dark tone of Kanye desperately calling out to his mother for help into the void more than a decade after her death. Ye has been through dozens of controversies and undoubtedly has cried out to his mother, who was the most important person in his life, when nobody else was there. The album continues building upon this theme as Kanye finds purpose and confidence again through music and God. However, many songs depart from this and instead give us a glimpse into what’s going on in his life right now—the divorce, being “off the grid” with the black imagery and masks, general gospel songs.

    Some critics say the album name didn’t make sense. He doesn’t have to talk about Donda in every single track because that’s what the title says. Rather, his mom appears in a few tracks, symbolic of her continuing to support Ye from Heaven but not in the same way as if she were still alive. Amazing how many people are trying to drag down this album because of the recent controversies. Nobody on this planet could legitimately believe this project was a 0/10. Pretty sad, but you can’t stop Ye from winning—check the streaming numbers if you disagree!    … Expand
  56. James46907
    Aug 31, 2021
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Just very average and many skips. Not Kanye’s best work. Many songs sounds very similar and drag out for too long… Expand
  57. NinjaFlex
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
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  58. Sminnitte18
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Masterpiece gonna be polarizing at first like every Kanye album but this is gonna be up there with dark fantasy as his best in a few months - years just will take people time to realize it… Expand
  59. Joaoswiftsemens
    Aug 31, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Kanye seu racista e homofóbico!!! Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa espero muito que você nasça de novo pq nessa encarnação tu é horrível… Expand
  60. tonydiediedie
    Aug 31, 2021
    1
    Im a huge Kanye west fan, loved his first batch of albums, when his ego started to show, it reflected itself in his music trends... but then he started to host the pornhub awards and then change into this gospel singer rapper... i disliked that album. But then i was hoping Ye would go back to his roots...

    Well he did, but it was a miss. The album is too long, if it had stayed a 8 track    Im a huge Kanye west fan, loved his first batch of albums, when his ego started to show, it reflected itself in his music trends... but then he started to host the pornhub awards and then change into this gospel singer rapper... i disliked that album. But then i was hoping Ye would go back to his roots...

    Well he did, but it was a miss. The album is too long, if it had stayed a 8 track album maybe it would salvage itself into an introduction to the next album he does, which would have been a cool tease.

    But the tracks fall into unprofessional cuts with annoying wanna be outdate kayne wanna be beats... and it just sounds off, lame and especially with the HYPE, it ended up as a torture deal to hear all those 27 tracks with no sense of structure.

    I dislike this album and it sucks because it had to much potential, just how many times you gotta say jesus and lord and talk about how god heals, yet you act like a dick in real life , egotistical and at times confused and lost , isnt that the purpose of gospel music?

    Dont buy this album its time Kanye knew the world doesnt revolve around him. I have said good bye to Kanye. Heres hoping Kendrick Lamars and Drakes new albums are worth listening to.    … Expand
  61. man_critic
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    This is a masterwork of emotions and beautiful sonics. It's a long album but damn, it doesn't feel long. His best work since MBDTF and Yeezus. Highly recommended.
  62. playgirl
    Aug 31, 2021
    8
    Some filler, but hard to call an album where I like 14+ songs “bad”

    Highlights: Off The Grid, Hurricane, Believe What I Say, Praise God
  63. imOsk
    Aug 31, 2021
    7
    I think it's a pretty solid album. Songs are catchy, the production isn't anything crazy and it may be a little simple, but it works. Lyrics are also decent. Overall, I think it's a pretty solid Kanye album, but I don't think Kanye wanted to take risks with this one.
  64. Dfour
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    Album was worth the hype. Happy of the progression that kanye has made since JIK. You can tell of the effort and commitment he made on this album. I was very impressed that for an album with 27 tracks it flowed very smoothly! Highly recommended for all kanye fans!
  65. ricmusic
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    This album is unlike anything we´ve heard from Kanye up to this point. Yandhi from 2018 seems to fully take form as DONDA, the album dedicated to Donda West. The album contains levitating beats, drill music, gospel music, hard rap, melodic vocals and anything you´ve ever heard on a Kanye album. There is a bit of Kanye for everybody. This is one of Kanye´s best albums ever.
  66. IOAD
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    Delightfully mellow, mesmerizing beats: a beautiful, beautiful album which if it was twice as long again it would be well worth the listen. Lyrically rich and tempered. This is Kanye at a new level of beauty and peace.
  67. Shani_was_taken
    Aug 31, 2021
    9
    An incredible image to his late mother with ups and downs in quality but overall as an experience it’s incredible how this was released at the wrong time and still manages to hold a pretty consistent level of quality ( tell the vision should be burned)
  68. Davidtilin
    Aug 31, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Buen álbum a pesar de ser cristiano, espero sea calificado como tiene que ser… Expand
  69. Miguelvan42
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    Un disco donde Kanye West nos deja entrar a su alma retorcida y todos sus problemas personales a traves de los años. Un encuentro con Dios cara a cara par culminar con la asunción al cielo con No Child Left Behind.
    Definitvamente: A R T E.
  70. jesusgogar
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    the bad reviews are from non-professional journalists,
    who do not know how to separate the artist from his work
  71. walterpog
    Aug 31, 2021
    9
    The hype is really hurting this albums perception, giving that it had to be rushed in the end, and that mainstream listeners expected far more from this. It is bloated for sure, but still keeps a consistent level of quality, which is hard for an album of this lenght. Allthough most of the songs are well produced, and the features are great, but it still feels lacking at points, partlyThe hype is really hurting this albums perception, giving that it had to be rushed in the end, and that mainstream listeners expected far more from this. It is bloated for sure, but still keeps a consistent level of quality, which is hard for an album of this lenght. Allthough most of the songs are well produced, and the features are great, but it still feels lacking at points, partly because of the chaotic tracklist.

    But summarized, I enjoyed most of the songs and would heavly recommend listening to it.

    My favorite tracks are Off The Grid, Believe What I Say, Moon, Jail and Pure Souls.

    8-9/10    … Expand
  72. Grakotaco
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    Best album of the year, greatest artist ever lived. Donda album is a masterpiecie, is a piece of art. 10 out of 10
  73. Kly211
    Aug 31, 2021
    0
    He used to be good...unfortunately this album drags so much. Quality over quantity...
  74. 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
  75. jordiing
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    it’s the best album of all time, the songs, the history, the lyrics… all.
  76. Zzzfella
    Aug 31, 2021
    8
    Even in its rough state, Donda is a return to form for an artist people seem to desperately want to dissappear. Barring a few tracks that honestly do not belong on the album, Kanye has created some truly amazing sounds and delivers what most longtime fans wanted and then some.
  77. maddog139
    Aug 31, 2021
    0
    trash, a truly terrible album. the old kanye is long gone. people are just gonna keep enabling him at this point
  78. yungcola
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Incredible collection of songs. From jail to off the grid to keep my spirit alive to come to life, this album is FILLED with instant classics. Seeing the super low ratings have to only be a product of Kanye having Marilyn Manson and Dababy on the album. Don’t let external factors cloud your judgement, this album is incredible.… Expand
  79. Rajjah06
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    A had to do this !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  80. Stewy214
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    The most beautiful album I’ve ever heard . A long album but the music and lyrically just incredible . Suggest listening through the whole LP
  81. Aflades
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    A triumphant return to form and perfecting of previous album styles that is used to pay homage to his late mother and creating an album she would have liked from Ye
  82. Sou_ly
    Aug 31, 2021
    7
    This is what happens when the communication is poor and you try too many things at once.
    DONDA releases in absolute confusion, deadlines are never met and always pushed away making the fans hungry for more, creating unrealistic expectations (think cyberpunk 2077), meanwhile the songs are still getting reworked inbetween listening parties. The logistic was too much to handle: a plethora    This is what happens when the communication is poor and you try too many things at once.
    DONDA releases in absolute confusion, deadlines are never met and always pushed away making the fans hungry for more, creating unrealistic expectations (think cyberpunk 2077), meanwhile the songs are still getting reworked inbetween listening parties. The logistic was too much to handle: a plethora of artists working on the album, 27 tracks, the list goes on, and now we hear that it was released without kanye's own approval, hinting at possibly unfinished polishing.
    The album, on a musical level, is good, but it's not worth the hype, the expectations were too high, from both the public and the artist, with 27 tracks, you will inevitably end up skipping at least 5 of them, there's just too much, it takes too long, you eventually get bored, the final remixes arent worth it, and it feels unfinished, if all that effort was concentrated into an album of the size of the previous ones, it would probably be another fantastic release, but that's just not it, this time it's quantity over quality.
    It's not bad, it just doesnt live up to the expectations, there was a choice to be made here, either cut down on the hype and deadlines, release it later and work on it some more, or cut down on the size of the album and meet the damn deadlines without making meaningless announcements, kanye tried to do both at once, and it's not possible.
    We have seen better from him, 7/10.    … Expand
  83. 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.
  84. MFDAMN
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    A variety of energetic , deep and at some points dark songs that make the 108 minutes worth it, excellent vocals, production and lyrics, in my opinion it is the album of the year

    For DONDA
  85. 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.
  86. Lilliehkvgujch
    Aug 31, 2021
    2
    Why? Just why ??????????
    He had so much time to make something great and he did this. It seems like he didn’t even try to make music on his “old” Niveau ?!?
  87. 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.
  88. TheMessiah10
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    No misses on this album! Maybe three songs that aren’t my type, but the songs aren’t bad per se! Overall I enjoyed the album. My favorites were; Jail, Off the grid, Hurricane, Praise God, Believe what I say, Remote Control, Moon, Jesus Lord, Heaven and Hell, Jail pt2 and Jesus Lord pt.2
  89. 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.
  90. isabelalaaa
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    Seriously one of his best drops, is absolutely art. We are so grateful for blessing our ears like this
  91. rekab
    Aug 31, 2021
    8
    Not bad, but not as good as some make it out to be. The people saying saying this album is better than MBDTF are really pushing it, but it is a definite improvement over JIK. Most of the songs are great, my favourites being Believe What I Say and Off The Grid, but Tell The Vision is really bad. Aside from some really obvious mixing errors in some songs, it's a pretty decent album.
  92. ddarineeee
    Aug 31, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. awful… Expand
  93. Coolsauce23
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    An amazing and deep layered album about Kanye’s mother, his family and his journey with god and faith.
  94. 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
  95. 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
  96. MarkMorrison
    Aug 31, 2021
    9
    Best since MBDTF. 12 songs that go hard and 4 beautiful ones. Haven’t liked this many songs in a 2 hour album in my life
  97. bezzihanks
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    this album had an amazing rollout and absolutely excellent addition to kanyes discography
  98. Bluwrld
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    Great album with some great features. Good subject matter as well.

    I’m glad he performed the listening parties with the album, a nice way to interact with the fans, and give them the music before the official release. Very excited for his next work.
  99. ADrunkenRabbit
    Aug 31, 2021
    0
    I genuinely have no idea what people who like this are hearing. This was 2 hours and it was terrible pretty much all the way through. It was like being waterboarded by audio
  100. junkboi709
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    Another album that's way ahead of it's time, only 2 skips (first track, Tell the Vision) out of 27 tracks, other than that, this album shows that Ye still got it.

    So many good tracks, Jail, God Breathed, Off The Grid, Hurricane, Praise God, Jonah, Ok Ok, Junya, BWIS, 24, Remote, Moon, Heaven n Hell, KMSA, Jesus Lord, New Again, LINY, Pure Souls, Come to Life, NCLB.
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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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