Donda
by Kanye West
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6.5

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  1. joelboy
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    One has to recognize the attempt at reconciliation with the realm of times that we live in that Kanye West is attempting to portray with this album to appreciate the momentous journey Kanye takes us on with Donda. We start off with Jail, the recognition of the prison industrial complex geared toward the incarceration of black men and so begins the cyclical nature of this system (and album)One has to recognize the attempt at reconciliation with the realm of times that we live in that Kanye West is attempting to portray with this album to appreciate the momentous journey Kanye takes us on with Donda. We start off with Jail, the recognition of the prison industrial complex geared toward the incarceration of black men and so begins the cyclical nature of this system (and album)

    The album starts off dark, angry, aggressive with moments of clarity and transitions into the pure beauty and joyfulness of finding God, (as He has always been present throughout the album). The album progresses, shifts, changes, consistently drawing toward the inevitable connection with Jesus through Come to Life and No Child Left Behind, a meditation on spiritual music and the polar opposite tonally with the starting track of Jail.

    Jail Pt. 2 then goes back to the beginning, again, invoking the cyclical nature of both of the incarceration systems, but this time calling out cancel culture and the forgiveness that God invokes by utilizing two "canceled" artists DaBaby and Marylin Manson. This itself becomes a biblical discussion on forgiveness:
    "Threw me out like I'm garbage, huh?
    And that food that y'all took off my table
    You know that feed my daughters, huh? (Mmm) "
    talks about (without taking responsibility for) his words at Rolling Rock, his own jump face-first into cancel culture through his ignorance and horrifically stereotyping of gay men. DaBaby then talks about being a product of the experience of his reality, growing up with drug dealing parents, and a mother who has to make money to keep her kids alive. It's an explanation without an apology, without taking responsibility, but Kanye seems to be saying in the end only God can judge and God will forgive.

    It's Kanye's best album since Yeezus, possibly his third best album after A Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, a collection of spiritual musings, a journey into the cycle of life, and an explanation of so many things Kanye deals with his mental health issues, connection to God, and His pure creative genius.

    10/10.    … Expand
  2. Lalenques
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    This is going to be the best HIp Hop album of 2021 and, at least for me, this is a top 5 Kanye project.
  3. mijijiji
    Aug 31, 2021
    0
    Tremenda basura auditiva, ya retírate mierkanye, urge que se sidaj amén, #StreamFolklore
  4. WhatIsThisWhat
    Aug 31, 2021
    3
    Can he please go away already? He is detached from reality and really has nothing worthwhile to say.
  5. Iliamerk
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    Honestly I think Donda is fire. Jail, God Breathed, Off the Grid, Praise God, Ok Ok, Junya, Moon, Heaven and Hell, Keep my Spirit Alive, Jesus Lord with Jay Electronica, Tell the Vision, Lord I Need You, Pure Souls, No Child Left Behind. All great songs. How can you not like these songs?

    Love the choir sound, the emotional energy, the organ and piano melodies. Partial critics upset at    Honestly I think Donda is fire. Jail, God Breathed, Off the Grid, Praise God, Ok Ok, Junya, Moon, Heaven and Hell, Keep my Spirit Alive, Jesus Lord with Jay Electronica, Tell the Vision, Lord I Need You, Pure Souls, No Child Left Behind. All great songs. How can you not like these songs?

    Love the choir sound, the emotional energy, the organ and piano melodies. Partial critics upset at features because of their political stance show how unfairly rated the album is.

    And I cannot sell my soul!    … Expand
  6. COTR
    Aug 31, 2021
    9
    Kanye, from a musical standpoint, rarely ever misses. It’s pretty telling when his worst records are still a lot better than most artists’ best bodies of work, and Donda is far from his worst. Kanye’s music in the post-TLOP era, at least before Donda, arguably falls short of his more focused and polished bodies of work. 2018’s Ye churned out some memorable tracks, but some just lack theKanye, from a musical standpoint, rarely ever misses. It’s pretty telling when his worst records are still a lot better than most artists’ best bodies of work, and Donda is far from his worst. Kanye’s music in the post-TLOP era, at least before Donda, arguably falls short of his more focused and polished bodies of work. 2018’s Ye churned out some memorable tracks, but some just lack the replayability of tracks from MBDTF and even boundary-pushing Yeezus. Also 7 tracks for an album was a bit too short for my liking. KSG was a great project with both Cudi and Kanye bringing the best out of each other. Again a bit too short for my liking. JIK, in my opinion was his weakest project, but that’s not to say it’s terrible at all. I just felt like he was pushing his religious agenda too much. In some ways it felt a bit forced, but it’s still enjoyable to listen to every now and then.

    Donda sees a return to form for Kanye. In what I consider is his best musical project since 2016 (possibly even since 2013 after giving it a few more listens), we’re treated to 27 songs of Kanye at his best. Curating a colossal list of collaborators and bringing out the best in them is just not something anyone can do. I can’t think of a single feature that missed, except Globglagabgalab if you’d want to count that as one, but even that’s growing on me with the way it’s used on the released version. Kanye’s rapping was never his strongest suit, but when was the last time you heard him rap like he does on Off the Grid or Jesus Lord just to name a few standouts. His production and vision on this project are really immaculate. On some tracks, you get droney, atmospheric and ambient sounds, on some, they’re piano/organ-laden, overall just beautifully crafted. Thematically, it’s an emotional body of work where he touches on his relationship with his mother, Kim K., and his family. Of course, he also throws some bars at Drake (presumably). At 27 songs, and almost 2 hours of run time, the album packs a lot, some might say too much, into it. Even if you don’t count the bonus pt.2 tracks at the end, it’s still very long. But when he’s focused and making great music, I don’t mind at all. To describe the sound put forth in the project, it would be as if Kanye took the best parts of his past projects like Yeezus, KSG, JIK, and TLOP and spliced them into one breathtaking, amazing record in Donda. All antics aside, I can’t wait to hear what else Kanye has in store.

    8.5-9/10    … Expand
  7. 7H080255
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    This album is amazing with some of the best songs ever
    And the fuetures killed it Kanye killed it too spacilly in songs like come to live that he did one of his best performances ever
  8. KendrickYe
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    The Taylor and Drake stans will never win. Ye will always make the best music.
  9. sopojojo
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    I am the Glob-glo-gab-galab
    The shwabble-dabble-wabble-gabble flibba blabba blab
    I'm full of shwibbly liber-kind
    I am the yeast of thoughts and minds
    Shwabble dabble glibble glabble schribble shwap glab
    Dibble dabble shribble shrabble glibbi-glap shwap
    Shwabble dabble glibble glabble shwibble shwap-dap
    Dibble dabble shribble shrabble glibbi-shwap glab
  10. YeezusHoops
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    Amazing album, cinematic production, fantastic features and lots of varying styles incorporated into the album
  11. Neil_dubs
    Aug 31, 2021
    6
    It’s good, not great. In dire need of editing. There’s a classic 10 to 12 song album buried in the 27 songs Kanye gave us. But editing concerns aside, there are SO many beautiful moments. It’s like watching a gorgeously shot 4 hour movie with virtually no plot. All in all, it’s an enjoyable yet exhausting listen. I would place it up there with the best of the “New Kanye” era (post Yeezus),It’s good, not great. In dire need of editing. There’s a classic 10 to 12 song album buried in the 27 songs Kanye gave us. But editing concerns aside, there are SO many beautiful moments. It’s like watching a gorgeously shot 4 hour movie with virtually no plot. All in all, it’s an enjoyable yet exhausting listen. I would place it up there with the best of the “New Kanye” era (post Yeezus), but don’t think it cracks the top 5 of Kanye’s discography.… Expand
  12. 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
  13. Poopybutt123
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    DONDA IS a masterpiece regardless of the controversy surrounding it. I enjoyed listening to it in its entirety, finally something that's not all about sex, money, and drugs. The album is a cultural reset that will influence generations for many years to come.
  14. Jaque14
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    I love it
  15. 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
  16. Pedrozanin
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    Álbum que expressa bem os sentimentos de sua vida a surra na juliette que não é artista
  17. cxnfusedminds
    Aug 31, 2021
    0
    By involving Manson, West has made this impossible. Donda leaves a sour taste that no number of good beats, gospel choirs or church organs will cleanse. Zero stars.
  18. CJack8
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    What an album. The pinnacle of artistry in the generation, pushed though a genre-bending experience.
    As you can tell by the score distribution, the album is polarizing, however the run from Jail to Ok Ok; might be the best 7-song-string on any album ever.
  19. j_mc
    Aug 31, 2021
    5
    While there are undeniable highs on the album, a lost focus, uninspiring lyrical content, lacklustre mixing & mastering at parts and songs left with unrealized potential, the record falls short of lofty expectations. As a dedication to Donda the album fails to be either a tribute or a celebration, feeling instead like a ragtag mashup of half-baked sounds from various eras of Kanye'sWhile there are undeniable highs on the album, a lost focus, uninspiring lyrical content, lacklustre mixing & mastering at parts and songs left with unrealized potential, the record falls short of lofty expectations. As a dedication to Donda the album fails to be either a tribute or a celebration, feeling instead like a ragtag mashup of half-baked sounds from various eras of Kanye's star-studded career.

    The lyrics are nothing new for Kanye - it's not like he hasn't been incredibly vulnerable before on albums like Ye or 808s and much of the religious language is a vague rehash of what we heard on JIK, though the packaging around the lyrics has improved markedly. Much of this falls on my deaf ears given his enthusiasm with which he defends and supports abusers.

    The concept of the album leaves a bad taste in my mouth. He announced an album with the name DONDA, clearing intending it to be a project dedicated to his mum given what we heard at LP1 and since then it has undergone changes that leave it undeniably about Kanye, which is a completely Kanye thing to do.

    As a huge fan of his discography of the whole, I've only managed to get through the whole thing in a single sitting once but that's not to say I haven't been slogging through it; for me it's the first Kanye album that I felt legitimately bored listening to and while I don't think it's as bad as JIK, it also wasn't interesting enough to grip me.

    My score is a 5/10    … Expand
  20. gd221
    Aug 31, 2021
    9
    Kanye’s return to music is on a high note, boasting one of his best albums in recent memory.
  21. Poseidon528
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    Sonically this is another style that ye pursues. Tracks here fulfill all tropes a rap album needs to fulfill while still pushing the constraints of music as Kanye always does
  22. Fantonto
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    Gracias Kanye, muy cool Escuchar moon y come to life es lo mejor que me ha pasado en meses, que bonito suena el AOTY
  23. Allie5
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    I enjoyed whole album experience aparat of tell the vision which is miss for me.
  24. Elliottheeskimo
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    This metacritic rating is wayyy too low. Such a great and atmospheric album
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. erikadizon
    Aug 31, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. rubbish album rubbish album rubbish album
    rubbish album rubbish album. rubbish album.    … Expand
  28. 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
  29. fafajujunior
    Aug 31, 2021
    1
    muy básico, esperaba sonidos nuevos, ritmos nuevos y lamentablemente las letras no me deslumbran. esperaba otra cosa
  30. 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.
  31. RicarDoom
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Powerful album, not for everyone and it's ok no to like it but it's so inspirational and beautiful.… Expand
  32. DrMemes
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    This is not an album of dance tracks. Many of the tracks do not even feature any sort of discernible beat. I would say that it is a sonically accurate way to represent what I personally felt when my father passed away: as if the back track of the world had ceased and there was little rhyme or reason to everything. and I was not even as close to him as he was to his mother - the albumsThis is not an album of dance tracks. Many of the tracks do not even feature any sort of discernible beat. I would say that it is a sonically accurate way to represent what I personally felt when my father passed away: as if the back track of the world had ceased and there was little rhyme or reason to everything. and I was not even as close to him as he was to his mother - the albums namesake. Instead, there are droning organs giving a sense of church service - there is mourning interjected with moments of joy at the glory of just being alive and gratitude for the creator and bursts of posturing. This is not an album for someone looking for bangers - tho there are a few. This is not music meant for post modern nihilistic sentiments - hope is the prevailing message. Ignore the negative press surrounding specific features. It makes thematic sense to have Dababy and Manson. Not a record for everyone but its worth exploring at least once to listen to an artist unlike any of their contemporaries bare his truth.… Expand
  33. ERoberts
    Aug 31, 2021
    9
    I have listened to Donda several times over trying to figure out if this is a good album or a waste of time. And I’ve got to say this album grows on you. Some songs are long and drawn out, sure. But a lot of the songs bring an energy to them that draws you into the message and emotions they emit. The grand choruses make me wish I could listen to this in a concert house to feel each note.I have listened to Donda several times over trying to figure out if this is a good album or a waste of time. And I’ve got to say this album grows on you. Some songs are long and drawn out, sure. But a lot of the songs bring an energy to them that draws you into the message and emotions they emit. The grand choruses make me wish I could listen to this in a concert house to feel each note. It is also great to hear so many features from other great artists in some songs, refreshing even. Overall, this is a great listen that happens to be a little on the long end. Great, but not perfect.… Expand
  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. kamilwithtea
    Aug 31, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this is so bad, worst Kanue's album, where tf is his voice??? he's not that good, overrated album… Expand
  36. EllisEverett
    Aug 31, 2021
    0
    what's this album about? what's this album about? what's this album about? what's this album about?
  37. sophiestan
    Aug 31, 2021
    0
    this album was so so so boring. not to mention the night before it released kanye was proudly standing with an alleged abuser and an open homophobe.
  38. DOntheGoat
    Aug 31, 2021
    0
    This album was a full gimmicky experience, a man who believes everything is all about him and him solely. The music does not match the propaganda being portrayed. This is GOD Awful
  39. hassouss
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    The production is very good, Kanye’s use of organ and gospel beats in the more gospel-y songs is very good, and the rap and drill aspect is equally very good. We saw a phenomenal feature from Fivio, and a strong verse from DaBaby, unlike anything he’s ever previously done. Other features have performed very well, such as Travis, Roddy, and Cudi. The only song I wasn’t a fan of was Tell TheThe production is very good, Kanye’s use of organ and gospel beats in the more gospel-y songs is very good, and the rap and drill aspect is equally very good. We saw a phenomenal feature from Fivio, and a strong verse from DaBaby, unlike anything he’s ever previously done. Other features have performed very well, such as Travis, Roddy, and Cudi. The only song I wasn’t a fan of was Tell The Vision. Most of the bad reviews are due to the people not liking Kanye as a person, or due to his beef with Taylor and Drake.… Expand
  40. inastorm
    Aug 31, 2021
    0
    That are no words in the english language that can properly describe how awful this music made me feel.
  41. Ethan1gk
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    One of his greatest albums. Haters will hate the media hates him is deranged about this new album
  42. rusikpupsik
    Aug 31, 2021
    4
    After all the hype that Kanye West did, I was expecting a **** job showing how to make music. On the one hand, the songs sound cool. Also pleases a large number of other performers. On the other hand, Kanye is still singing religious songs, which, firstly, got sick, because I listened to his albums not because of praising Jesus, and secondly, it does not give an opportunity to swear,After all the hype that Kanye West did, I was expecting a **** job showing how to make music. On the one hand, the songs sound cool. Also pleases a large number of other performers. On the other hand, Kanye is still singing religious songs, which, firstly, got sick, because I listened to his albums not because of praising Jesus, and secondly, it does not give an opportunity to swear, which is why some of the songs are censored. Further, the cool sound is present only from 2 to 5 songs, as well as 10 and 18, after which there are songs consisting of 2 to 4 instruments, and at the end you already start to feel sick from the organ, kick from 808 and claps. Besides, I don't understand the jokes, like the end of "Remote Control" and the whole song "Tell The Vision", which I consider to be the worst song on the album and in Kanye's entire discography. Well, the cherry on top is supposedly the second parts of the songs at the end of the album, which are actually remixes with other artists. There was no problem if the songs were originally labeled as remixes, but we are presented with this as a continuation of these songs, which means new songs, not the same ones. Ultimately, Donda is the same JESUS ​​IS KING, only under a different sauce that you don't understand at first, then you like it, and in the end you realize that it's the same thing. The main problem with this album is the excitement that has developed around it. After all, when you put on whole performances of your album, which you haven't even finished, and show the audience how you run into other artists, then the expectations from your work are higher than ever, and you had to justify them. Top 3 songs: 1. Off The Grid 2. Jail 3. Believe What I say… Expand
  43. 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
  44. jocmr
    Aug 31, 2021
    0
    trash trash trash trash trash trash trash trash trash trash trash trash trash trash trash trash
  45. Giovanni0
    Aug 31, 2021
    0
    I really have to say something . .
  46. Alexjair17
    Aug 31, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. No hay ninguna rola favorita pues todas sobresalen, pero fuera perfecto solo por algunos pequeños detalles… Expand
  47. dianafs_2005
    Aug 31, 2021
    0
    garbage as always, nothing new, he is an homophobic and abuser supporter, piece of **** just like his albuns, kanye west? more like kanye waste of time
  48. NikolasHolm
    Aug 31, 2021
    9
    I like this album. Kanye West once again pushes the boundaries for what and album can be. He treats subjects like religion, motherhood, mental health, his own story etc. with a very broad and varied sound laying under. All the way from organs to grand electronic compositions. The fact that the album is almost 2 hours long and contains no obvious radio hits proves that Kanye doesn’t careI like this album. Kanye West once again pushes the boundaries for what and album can be. He treats subjects like religion, motherhood, mental health, his own story etc. with a very broad and varied sound laying under. All the way from organs to grand electronic compositions. The fact that the album is almost 2 hours long and contains no obvious radio hits proves that Kanye doesn’t care about musical traditions and commercial interests. He just wants embrace creativity and eccentricity and I really respect him for that.… Expand
  49. Rupankar1999
    Aug 31, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Seriously going to play Sour again to heal my ears from the injuries made by this album.… Expand
  50. 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
  51. phoe2390
    Aug 31, 2021
    0
    horrible album complete trash trash trash trash trash trash trash trash trash
  52. Iverby
    Aug 31, 2021
    9
    If there is a heaven then this is the type of music that they would play. Yes it is long, but never boring. After my third listen I almost wish it would have been longer. Kanye has always managed to change up his sound for every album while it is still easily recognizable as Kanye. Great experience, would recommend.
  53. liamnow
    Aug 31, 2021
    1
    no good album, everything see it again. No relevant, super lazy. Is not his best album
  54. Diegomartnj
    Aug 30, 2021
    0
    Monotonous sounds, basic lyrics, pathetic aesthetics, nothing new. Absolute overvaluation.
  55. Blinkangels182
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    Some absolute feels although out this album. From start to finish I don’t feel the need to skip an entire track.
  56. alyssa1205
    Aug 31, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. should have been nicer to taylor swift “this is why we can’t have nice thing”… Expand
  57. andreasfolm
    Aug 31, 2021
    0
    Dont listen to this album, the songs are just not good, and the production is cheap
  58. VSofia
    Aug 31, 2021
    0
    He is supporting abusers, and giving them a platform. He is supporting abusers, and giving them a platform.
  59. HolyLie
    Aug 31, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
  60. dubman
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    Donda donda donda donda donda donda donda donda donda donda donda donda DONDA DONDA DONDA
  61. Medoka
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    increíble cómo mariconean por lo de taylor lol álbum del año. te pasaste kanye
  62. celticnature
    Aug 31, 2021
    0
    You can find anything in this album, except Jesus. This wouldn't be a problem, if this wasn't supposed to be a Christian record. Kanye should never have invited a r*pist to be in it
  63. bachga9000
    Aug 31, 2021
    9
    first of all this album genre's is Christian hip hop and experience hip hop. This artist here is dying in his soul and you guy have to put yourself in it to feel the emotion, the energy, the message that Kanye work on this album. if you are a first time listener to Kanye, this is might be a good chance to understand his feeling when he had struggles events in his life. this man will tellfirst of all this album genre's is Christian hip hop and experience hip hop. This artist here is dying in his soul and you guy have to put yourself in it to feel the emotion, the energy, the message that Kanye work on this album. if you are a first time listener to Kanye, this is might be a good chance to understand his feeling when he had struggles events in his life. this man will tell all about his story through the songs so enjoy what he tributed… Expand
  64. Gabrielbgds
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    No living hip hop artist can bring out so much raw emotion on tracks like Kanye can. Fantastic songs. Album of life.
  65. lanadelguti13
    Aug 31, 2021
    0
    I was expecting a very good album after he promoted it as the album of the century. I was expecting "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy" part two. I got a "Jesus Is King" bad prequel.
  66. egiote
    Aug 31, 2021
    0
    This is not THE album. A lot of hype for this? I do not understand what is going on in Kanye's head. Every track it's just like "ok" or "next". I do not think I will heard this album ever again.
  67. Oluwafemi
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    Something different from the norm, Kanye once again breaking barriers. his best work since TLOP. Loved every bit of the album. 10/10
  68. Bubba2077
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    Some of Kanye's most personal and best work. Roll out was incredible. There is something for everyone to enjoy in this album.
  69. umkissland
    Aug 31, 2021
    0
    man… that’s embarrassing anyways
    i wish you would come back, wish i'd never hung up the phone like i did. i wish you knew that i'd never forget you as long as i'd live. i miss you too much to be mad anymore.
  70. Alteregoss
    Aug 31, 2021
    0
    a psychopath may work out an good album but kanye the lunatic will never. pure sh*t.
  71. JaytiW93
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    Donda opens with a rhythmic chanting of the rappers late mother’s name and sets the tone for an unorthodox, compelling and at times even unsettling journey in to the mind of arguably the 21st centuries most influential artists.

    The project has been a long time coming and faced numerous delays in a campaign that has drawn attention and criticism in equal measure and the added attention has    Donda opens with a rhythmic chanting of the rappers late mother’s name and sets the tone for an unorthodox, compelling and at times even unsettling journey in to the mind of arguably the 21st centuries most influential artists.

    The project has been a long time coming and faced numerous delays in a campaign that has drawn attention and criticism in equal measure and the added attention has not been unwarranted. Donda contains Ye’s largest and most diverse collection and of songs and at times the albums length can feel daunting and the addition of the pt2 remixes can feel a little like an effort to market the rappers upcoming Stem Player (a device which allows users to remix and edit songs on the fly) but no album containing instant classics like Hurricane, Jail, OK OK, Heaven and Hell and the Lauryn Hill sampled Believe What I Say (Kanye’s most dancefloor ready cut since 2016’s Fade) can be considered anything but a 10/10 especially in today’s landscape of albums only serving as a vehicle for Tik Tok targeted singles and lacking substance, Donda has heart, beauty and genuine emotion and is well worth a listen, play around with it, edit the order, cut the songs you choose, do anything just don’t ignore it.    … Expand
  72. Jimmsjeusis
    Aug 31, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great in all aspects of the production but at the end of the day, lyrics kinda cringe at times… Expand
  73. WilliamHarley
    Aug 31, 2021
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sad to get let down so badly. The production is amazing, but the songs/lyrics are terrible and uninspired. Getting harder and harder to keep supporting this. Maybe 2 track (Jesus Lord and Jail) on the whole album I like.… Expand
  74. inesita
    Aug 31, 2021
    0
    a piece of **** him ,he just collab with the worst people at the music industry
  75. Reng7
    Aug 31, 2021
    0
    the worst album ever. don’t stream it it’s not worth it. you will waste your time if you stream it
  76. Abdulilah
    Aug 31, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Horrible album just bad and has no redemption value is truly one of the worst albums I have ever heard… Expand
  77. robertac
    Aug 31, 2021
    0
    Awful sounds , was expecting more There are a quite good lines but everything sounds boring and plane
  78. needybxtch_
    Aug 31, 2021
    0
    Repetitive, inconclusive, inconsistent, bad production, this album is al problems
  79. omward567
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    best album I have heard this year for sure. kanye easy hits as 10 rating east
  80. andre_pg
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    Takes you on a one and a half hour journey starting with Kanye calling for his mother in the dark and an awesome opening track about him letting loose. The album continues with the best feature parts any of the featured artists ever brought to light and great compositions. After the title track Donda the album takes a break and starts sounding more beautiful and nostalgic but alsoTakes you on a one and a half hour journey starting with Kanye calling for his mother in the dark and an awesome opening track about him letting loose. The album continues with the best feature parts any of the featured artists ever brought to light and great compositions. After the title track Donda the album takes a break and starts sounding more beautiful and nostalgic but also uplifting with more meaningful lyrics reflecting on change in life, religion and family. The album peaks on the track Come to Life with an incredibly gorgeous piano sample and Kanye describing his lowest points to the listener. After a perfect closer track the album leaves you with what feels like a deeper understanding about how religion and his mother, even in the afterlive, helped Kanye keeping up his faith and becoming the man and father he always wanted to be.… Expand
  81. torbenschm
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    beautiful production, incredible feature parts and raw emotions on the back end of the record. album of the life!
  82. 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".
  83. Creedinho
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Album of the year also **** all the taylor stans giving zero lol its a ten out of 10… Expand
  84. Mariora
    Aug 31, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Trash does anyone really listen to him and enjoyed it ???? duh. Only wish this album fails… Expand
  85. thekingofh
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    There is a reason why Ye is the GOAT. Amazing album, brings me close to tears
  86. ohsassy
    Aug 31, 2021
    0
    One of the worst music I've ever heard. Kanye has fallen too deep into the depth of mediocrity. An embarrassment to me and my home girls.
  87. luke000
    Aug 31, 2021
    9
    No living hip hop artist can bring out so much raw emotion on tracks like Kanye can.

    His best work since yeezus, maybe even since MBDTF.
  88. Bmoe
    Aug 31, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The album was a masterpiece. A great message came out of the album and a great way to mourn Kanye’s late mother Donda. Some of my favorite tracks: Moon, Off The Grid, Junya pt 2, Jail, Jonah, and Hurricane.… Expand
  89. SandyCheekz
    Aug 31, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sick as heck … Expand
  90. thegibbysan
    Aug 31, 2021
    1
    None of the songs really hit for me. A longggg album with 1 or 2 good songs. Overall disappointing
  91. 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!
  92. bohmeila
    Aug 31, 2021
    9
    Donda is a masterpiece: a new sound in a thematically very packed time period for Kanye West, DONDA delivers on the promise of provoking emotions of grief, pain, sorrow, forgiveness and love. Only Kanye could get the [nearly] whole culture to feature on one album. It is indeed an “album for life” as it’s producers described it and not unlikely in my opinion a beyond amazing epilogue to anDonda is a masterpiece: a new sound in a thematically very packed time period for Kanye West, DONDA delivers on the promise of provoking emotions of grief, pain, sorrow, forgiveness and love. Only Kanye could get the [nearly] whole culture to feature on one album. It is indeed an “album for life” as it’s producers described it and not unlikely in my opinion a beyond amazing epilogue to an outstanding solo career.… Expand
  93. Franklin2050
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    Truly an incredible album, and no doubt the rightful winner of AOTY.

    Notable songs include; Donda, Come to Life, Jesus Lord, 24 and Believe What I Say.

    Not surprising to see this album is breaking a countless number of records given how great it is.
  94. Prettymermaid
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Absolute Masterpiece!!! It's sad that "critics " can't properly do their job and simply review the material given instead of using this album as a platform for Woke points. This is some of Kanye's best work. Period.!… Expand
  95. 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
  96. sergi13
    Aug 31, 2021
    0
    This album is just a mess, there are a few good songs but sir, 27 tracks… The tracklist is just all over the place, making difficult to get involved in the project. Most of the collaborations don’t bring anything exciting and there are a lot of skips. The last thing, Ariana Grande is not featured in the title track “Donda”, it’s other girl, so i don’t understand why he didn’t clarifiedThis album is just a mess, there are a few good songs but sir, 27 tracks… The tracklist is just all over the place, making difficult to get involved in the project. Most of the collaborations don’t bring anything exciting and there are a lot of skips. The last thing, Ariana Grande is not featured in the title track “Donda”, it’s other girl, so i don’t understand why he didn’t clarified that, Ariana had to do it yesterday on ig.… Expand
  97. Simochaker
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    This is the most beautiful album I've ever heard , despite it being nearly 2 hours long when you finish it ur surprised that you think it's short , i have no words literally , Kanye west did it again
  98. 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.
  99. rrrribs_
    Aug 31, 2021
    0
    We all love seeing men getting away with nasty conduct and then drops gospel album, 0/10
  100. enbnh
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    This album is not just a simple album, it's a perfect album it's a work of a lifetime. U know i started listening kanye with Yeezus this album was a inspiration for my way of thinking, with Donda i find again this inspiration.
    Now i want to talk about these featuring BRO Playboi Carti is a **** goat on off the grid same for Fivio    This album is not just a simple album, it's a perfect album it's a work of a lifetime. U know i started listening kanye with Yeezus this album was a inspiration for my way of thinking, with Donda i find again this inspiration.
    Now i want to talk about these featuring BRO Playboi Carti is a **** goat on off the grid same for Fivio



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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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