Donda
by Kanye West
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6.5

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  1. quantd120
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    Donda is album of the life, a great tribute to his late mother
    Those haters didn’t even listen to the album and those critics just downvoted this just because of Manson
  2. Thomasyeezy
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    I've been waiting for so long to listen to this album and now that it's finally here I'm sooo happy. Honestly this is Kanye's most sonically beautiful album. Off the grid is SUCH A BANGER MY GAWD.
  3. 2PLAYZ
    Aug 31, 2021
    9
    a very great album from ye even though it gets stale at certain parts the other songs make up for it. 9/10
  4. Athalia
    Aug 31, 2021
    2
    The album is pretentious. This was meant to be a tribute to ye's mother, the namesake, Donda. But instead was just a self-glorification poly. A year of waiting and hyping, the results were disappointing. Postponing and preponing the release just to avoid competition is clear as day. There is no way I did believe the album was released without his approval. Lol he is so scared of drake, IThe album is pretentious. This was meant to be a tribute to ye's mother, the namesake, Donda. But instead was just a self-glorification poly. A year of waiting and hyping, the results were disappointing. Postponing and preponing the release just to avoid competition is clear as day. There is no way I did believe the album was released without his approval. Lol he is so scared of drake, I can't EVEN!!… Expand
  5. IamReese_
    Aug 31, 2021
    0
    Overhyped….literally trash
  6. gaelicum
    Aug 31, 2021
    8
    Top 3 Kanye Albums. Maybe it's too long but a great album. I like it too much. Haters gonna hate
  7. 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
  8. davidaebiffi
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    Kanye West delivered a true musical masterpiece of inestimable value. It sounds so mature and I can feel like this is just like Yeezus. It’s just too ahead of its time and when people will get it it’ll be too late. Thank you Ye that’s just what we needed
  9. lukelikesmusicc
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    Most of the hate is from people that think the album is bad because there are some alleged abuses, regardless of that, separating the art from some of the artists (like 1 on 1 song) This is an amazing album. It hits home and is super emotional. WILL TAKE MULTIPLE LISTENS TO UNDERSTAND, there is so much meaning behind each song, this will be a new listening experience and can be superMost of the hate is from people that think the album is bad because there are some alleged abuses, regardless of that, separating the art from some of the artists (like 1 on 1 song) This is an amazing album. It hits home and is super emotional. WILL TAKE MULTIPLE LISTENS TO UNDERSTAND, there is so much meaning behind each song, this will be a new listening experience and can be super enjoyable if you actually make an effort than half listening to it once because you actually miss most of it. I know people that were hating on it but could not even name one feature, give it a chance... You might just fall in love.… Expand
  10. 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
  11. 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.
  12. Igorbeatz
    Aug 29, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing Album
    Goated Features
    I Really Enjoyed It At The First Listen
    Hooks Are Great, Flows Are Unique , Production Is On God Tier But The Only Problem With The Album Is Some Of The Lyrics
    Everything Expect From That Are Fantastic

    Most Fav Tracks: No Child Left Behind , Moon , Jail , Jonah , God Breathed , Jesus Lord , 24 , Remote Control , Pure Souls , Heaven And Hell

    Least Fav Tracks: Tell The Vision    … Expand
  13. arkham2014
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    Metacritic should remove Independent's pathetic excuse for a review. This album is amazing. It has some filler tracks but the high points hit so hard that I can forgive them. And btw the album ends with No Child Left Behind. The other 4 are bonus remix tracks.
  14. 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
  15. kanyefan98
    Aug 31, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amaizing album. Not his best work but definetly one his better ones. Some of the tracks make me feel something I've never felt before. Astonishing.… Expand
  16. Lttlimpnst1r
    Aug 31, 2021
    0
    I find it kinda boring and way too long Wouldn't listen to it again It just doesn't compete with his old work years ago
  17. carlosrojas002
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    brilliant album and an amazing rollout. Kanye West is a genius. stop the cap.
  18. 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.
  19. brennonavy
    Aug 31, 2021
    0
    Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
  20. duonganhtung
    Aug 31, 2021
    0
  21. 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
  22. timmytime
    Aug 31, 2021
    0
    Easily Kanye's weakest album, and I'm a Stan. I don't think he's made anything truly great since Yeezus, but at least his other albums since then haven't been so bloated.

    Sparse production, repetitive lyrics. A few sparks of Kanye's creativity but this really isn't a good album.
  23. 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
  24. Eliasbarco
    Aug 31, 2021
    1
    Horrorific, not felt like kanye, just felt like someone really high made a few songs
  25. Wazeem
    Aug 31, 2021
    0
    Ugh... donda is nasty!! Drake cud do better... we are waiting till he come...hes gonna beat u up my lil boi
  26. aldolar
    Aug 31, 2021
    9
    Donda its a complex journey of songs that are different from each other and i think this point it's as the same time the most criticized by some people (omitting the controversial actions of the artist to criticize the album by some media)
    So I think that with the passage of time this album could be better valued as it happened in the case of Yeezus.
    9/10
  27. GrummyOne
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    Perfect album, ignoring interludes and pt 2s every song is fresh and beautifully produced
  28. ArthurLynch88
    Aug 31, 2021
    0
    What is this trash, baby? Go pray to your jebus for some inspiration next time
  29. 21JackWal
    Aug 31, 2021
    9
    Fantastic album, Kanye is back with some of his best verses in years. The production is minimalist yet fantastic, great features all around. Only detracter is we didn’t seem to get enough Kanye as his features played a large role, but in 27 track album, it’s impressive that it never lulled through any feature or verse. DONDA would be proud
  30. lyekay1
    Aug 31, 2021
    0
    Horrible, horrible album. Genre should change to gospel, 2 good tracks out of 26. Definitely his worst album, there's even a song with a woman saying Donda repeatedly a million times.
  31. benny71
    Aug 31, 2021
    8
    The incomparable Ye has blessed us with another remarkable body of work from his truly gifted mind. He cements his place as the G.O.A.T of production and a mastermind of putting together an album that both evokes wonderment of his genius and a deep emotion that is rarely felt when listening to music.

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

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

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

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

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

    My advice is listen to it a lot before passing judgment, this album may not feel like a classic to many critics just yet, but I am predicting, with time, it will be rated amongst the very best HIP HOP albums of all time    … Expand
  32. username1900310
    Aug 31, 2021
    0
    Terrible. Compared to his previous albums, this is just a mess of boring beats and nonsensical lyrics
  33. yungjasper
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    Album of the life, sonically the most beautiful album I’ve heard in recent memory
  34. aceblazin
    Aug 30, 2021
    0
    This was straight trash. I’m not even exaggerating. Or hating. And the fact I’m not even Christian made even worse to listen to...
  35. planh148
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    I don't usually listen to a Rap album but Donda is truly something else. The emotion packed in the songs is conveyed beautifully through the melody and lyrics.
  36. 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.
  37. notblonded
    Aug 30, 2021
    9
    Kanye is a genius, no doubt. The production kinda lack of something idk. But overall a 9/10 album.
  38. dperalta
    Aug 30, 2021
    3
    Este álbum es muy mediocre. Las canciones son pesadas y se hacen difíciles de escuchar. No aportan nada nuevo. Y mención aparte a lo largo que es el disco, casi 2 horas es criminal. Después de crear tanto hype con los sucesivos retrasos…
  39. 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
  40. 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
  41. dirtiehob
    Aug 30, 2021
    9
    The album is generally good, but some fluff could be trimmed. Kanye fleshes out his ideas from Jesus is King and combines them with a more hip hop flare. The use of church organs give it that ethereal heavenly feel that leaves a lasting impact on the listener. Kanye seems to be more introspective on this album giving thanks to his mother and God the two people who have helped get to hisThe album is generally good, but some fluff could be trimmed. Kanye fleshes out his ideas from Jesus is King and combines them with a more hip hop flare. The use of church organs give it that ethereal heavenly feel that leaves a lasting impact on the listener. Kanye seems to be more introspective on this album giving thanks to his mother and God the two people who have helped get to his superstar status. That’s why reviews that give this album poor scores because he’s “braggadocious” or a terrible person confuse me as they’re clearly written from someone who hasn’t listened to the album or from a Taylor swift fan with blind loyalty. Though this album is not without faults. The album is somewhat bloated. Five songs out of the 27 feel like they could have been cut with nothing lost. The second part to existing songs could have been cut or combined with the original versions. Tell the vision should have been cut because it adds nothing to the themes of this album, but I understand Kanye wanted to pay tribute to the late Pop Smoke. Secondly Kanye sometimes takes a back seat to his features, but those features are so good because Kanye pushes them to be good. Overall a strong album with great replay value… Expand
  42. jeocastillo
    Aug 30, 2021
    0
    Music for hedgefund bros indeed. Pure garbage with criminaIs as features. Kanye’s worst album
  43. Derrck
    Aug 30, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A huge mess. There are any connection between 27 songs, definitely the worst album… Expand
  44. 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
  45. 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.
  46. 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.
  47. 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
  48. leumassregor
    Aug 30, 2021
    8
    Donda starts out strong, with the hypnotic "Donda Chant", the sort of experimental tracks like "Jail" and "God Breathed", the hard-hitting "Off the Grid", and the beautiful "Hurricane" featuring The Weeknd. However, near the middle of the album, there is a lot of questionable songs that I feel like could be better off in maybe a deluxe version of the album instead of the main release. ADonda starts out strong, with the hypnotic "Donda Chant", the sort of experimental tracks like "Jail" and "God Breathed", the hard-hitting "Off the Grid", and the beautiful "Hurricane" featuring The Weeknd. However, near the middle of the album, there is a lot of questionable songs that I feel like could be better off in maybe a deluxe version of the album instead of the main release. A lot of songs in this section seem bland, unfinished, and I'm sorry to say, but sort of like "filler tracks" which is very uncharacteristic of Kanye.

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

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

    This album is solid, however it's definitely not Kanye's best work. But, it is extremely refreshing from his previous underwhelming album "Jesus is King". I hope it can only get better from here.    … Expand
  49. gagaqueenofrap
    Aug 30, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. adding sexual abusers and homophobes to your album and era is a new low. a sad attempt from a faded star. check yourself.… Expand
  50. matteoz
    Aug 30, 2021
    0
    After all the hype and the controversity, huge disappointment. Ye created some of the best album from the last decade(see MBDTF), but this is mediocre at best. Lots of useless fillers. It could have been reduced to 9/10 tracks.
  51. dookieboy
    Aug 30, 2021
    9
    Pretty much enjoyed every single track on the album except for tell the vision. I don't get the point of it, especially when it's basically just a piano version of the actual track off of Pop's album, but censored. Just sounds odd.

    I don't really count the pt. 2s. For me, the concept of the album ends at No Child Left Behind, which makes sense given that his last 2 listening events ended    Pretty much enjoyed every single track on the album except for tell the vision. I don't get the point of it, especially when it's basically just a piano version of the actual track off of Pop's album, but censored. Just sounds odd.

    I don't really count the pt. 2s. For me, the concept of the album ends at No Child Left Behind, which makes sense given that his last 2 listening events ended with it as well. The pt. 2s feel more like deluxe material to me but given Kanye's attitude towards everything, he's not gonna do anything of the sorts so he just put them at the end of the actual album.

    It doesn't just sound amazing though, it's also a very touching and deserving tribute to his late mother Donda, who'd be very proud of her son's work here. He can make you jump with excitement to songs like Jail or Off the grid but then also drag you down to the reality of life with songs like Lord I Need You and Come to Life (which is a song that gets me every time lol).

    My favorite songs off the album altogether are Jail, God Breathed, Off The Grid, Hurricane, Praise God, Believe What I Say, 24, Remote Control, Moon, Heaven and Hell, Donda, New Again, Lord I Need You, Pure Souls and Come to Life. So basically almost the entire LP, which is leaps and bounds ahead of his last release, Jesus is King. As much as I want to, I can't give it a 10. But if I can't do that, then it's definitely a 9 to me. Everyone I've talked to, who's listened to the album, likes a number of tracks and they all differ. Everyone likes a different number of songs and that's great because it shows that it's not aimed at 1 type of listener    … Expand
  52. xcxjoi
    Aug 30, 2021
    8
    At the first i didn’t like it that much but it grew on me after the 3rd listen.I love it this might be Aoty
  53. 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.
  54. Alejo3
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Álbum de la década, uno de los mejores discos del año con sonidos bastante bien mejorados después de Jesus is king… Expand
  55. Diegour77
    Aug 30, 2021
    0
    ewww im shaking crying and throwing up this album is terrible he should retire
  56. LuiEv
    Aug 30, 2021
    0
    "If enough people say it others will follow and believe it too" Kanye West brings nothing new to the table but because of his marketing, most people seem keen to believe he is a genius when he is nothing of that sort. DONDA is a total failure musically speaking, so much so that the only way to make this album worth talking about is to have a bunch of morally and ethically questionable"If enough people say it others will follow and believe it too" Kanye West brings nothing new to the table but because of his marketing, most people seem keen to believe he is a genius when he is nothing of that sort. DONDA is a total failure musically speaking, so much so that the only way to make this album worth talking about is to have a bunch of morally and ethically questionable people in it. Long gone are the days where Kanye West cared more about the music rather than staying relevant. Would DONDA really be what it is if it wasn't for Kanye's antics and controversies? No, the answer is no. DONDA is mediocre at best and in a few months no one will remember a single song from this album. It's also sort of sad that the one album named after his mother, is the one that shows how empty and self centered Kanye West is. DONDA is an album meant to entertain but not musically speaking and that is how Mr. West decided the album to be. 27 songs and not a single song worth listening more than once. DONDA is defenitely the most overrated album of recent years. Hopefully next time West decides to put an album he thinks about the music rather than his marketing strategy to make people believe through mere spectacle that his album is worth listening to. Do yourself a favor and skip every single song on this album and instead stream My Beautiful Twisted Dark Fantasy.… Expand
  57. DxvidVilla
    Aug 30, 2021
    0
    I don’t like this album. The sound is very bad and the lyrics are incomprehensible. Maybe maybe he's a little passable about the album's friendship. But other than that, the most boring albums I've ever heard.
  58. kid247
    Aug 30, 2021
    0
    It just doesn’t cut it. It feels like the spectacle heading up to the album release was all he was really going for abs the listener is left confused. Only stans trying to make this album seen better than it really is
  59. loveye
    Aug 30, 2021
    8
    Donda is so good, the album is for her mom and it’s so good, the lyrics, the verses and the production it’s so good, Ye can only made this good
  60. Uchiha1257
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great amazing Album!hevsbjava jabsvgshsjbavsvsjshvsvsvsjbsvdvdhdhbsvsvsjsjvscs… Expand
  61. mariooo
    Aug 30, 2021
    0
    this is the worst album ever produced, i cant believe how kanye west still creates this kind of music. try to reinvent yourself kanye, try something new
  62. Boliam
    Aug 30, 2021
    0
    This is probably the worst album i've ever heard. Poor lyrics, poor production, poor... everything. There's no flavor in it. Horrible.
  63. 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
  64. 1LENOX1
    Aug 30, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Buen álbum, aunque tuvo demasiado hype y pues quedó corto, poquito,pero quedó corto… Expand
  65. Johnnypete91
    Aug 30, 2021
    3
    Very cluttered and not worth the wait. I was hoping this album was a lot better. There were a few songs that were decent but overall Kanye’s worst album as a whole.
  66. Annieswift
    Aug 30, 2021
    0
    The worst album in history just overhyped, overrated album full of abusers, rapists homophobes, blackfishers simply disgusting. Also if he was a woman he would've been over by now but since he's a very disgusting man he is free to do whatever and his pets will still eat it up
  67. TOAD11
    Aug 30, 2021
    9
    Kanye West has made a fantastic album, one that seems thematically shuffled at first, but finds focus towards the end. Although some of the production is not perfect, and some of the songs do miss, overall Kanye has made a fine piece of work that conveys some of his more personal messages as discussed on ye, but followed up. The album rollout was fun to witness, and this is his best workKanye West has made a fantastic album, one that seems thematically shuffled at first, but finds focus towards the end. Although some of the production is not perfect, and some of the songs do miss, overall Kanye has made a fine piece of work that conveys some of his more personal messages as discussed on ye, but followed up. The album rollout was fun to witness, and this is his best work since The Life of Pablo, which seems very similar to this album. In the end, it rocks the unpolished feel, but I can see if some people do not like this album.… Expand
  68. JayBMac
    Aug 30, 2021
    8
    Donda is what I wanted Jesus is King to be. I was skeptical cause the last two solo Kanye albums (Ye and Jesus is King) while not bad, they were meh. But to my surprise, Donda lived up to the hype and then some. Why I always respect Kanye is regardless if you like, love, dislike or even despise his albums, you cant deny that he constantly reinvent himself with each album (he doesn’t haveDonda is what I wanted Jesus is King to be. I was skeptical cause the last two solo Kanye albums (Ye and Jesus is King) while not bad, they were meh. But to my surprise, Donda lived up to the hype and then some. Why I always respect Kanye is regardless if you like, love, dislike or even despise his albums, you cant deny that he constantly reinvent himself with each album (he doesn’t have the problem that Drake has where almost every project he does feels the same and doesn’t explore any new ground) and he’s somebody who pushes his features to bring their A game. That was the case for MBDTF and it’s the case with Donda. My favorite tracks on the album were Hurricane, Moon, 24, Come to Life and Jail. The misses I have for the album, are Tell the Vision, the final four tracks (which essentially alternate versions of Jail, Ok Ok, Junya and Jesus Lord) don’t feel necessary, the album is a bit long for some, and i have mixed feelings on essentially a clean version with censors. Donda was the few albums that have me a spiritual experience.… Expand
  69. Comeculo1
    Aug 30, 2021
    9
    Maybe it's not the Best album of ye, it feels like something left un this álbum
  70. luucasbrasil
    Aug 30, 2021
    0
    More hype than quality since TLOP, and with Marilyn Manson and DaBaby I just can’t.
  71. 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
  72. Jelleeh
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Kanye does it again, another classic under his belt with an amazing and fun rollout.
  73. 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.
  74. cryingbix
    Aug 30, 2021
    0
    wakala his worst album im boredd zzzzzz
    kanye wezzzzzt
    anyways drake is better than him, xoxoxo
  75. candymallow
    Aug 30, 2021
    0
    a piece of s**t, the meta critics said it all, I even saw someone gave it zero.
  76. WalissonOliver
    Aug 30, 2021
    0
    I'm not sure if I hated this because I kept comparing it to his other work, but it's really bad. I guess we can call it an album?
  77. smejacobb
    Aug 30, 2021
    0
    It doesn't deserve the hype at all. So boring and lengthy. Sounds like each song is just a loop, repeating over and over.
  78. lucas_mm
    Aug 30, 2021
    0
    too many tracks, generally monotone album. the hype it gets is only because it’s kanye.
  79. 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
  80. lauts
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    album of the life y’all sleeping
  81. LazyView
    Aug 30, 2021
    8
    Donda, Donda, Donda

    Ye’s newest album is finally here after much anticipation and hype! We’ve had quite a few release dates, 3 listening parties, and plenty of controversy leading up to this point. In fact it didn’t even end with the release, even today Kanye accused the label of releasing the album without his permission. Has all of this led to a giant flop? Not in my eyes. *Controversy    Donda, Donda, Donda

    Ye’s newest album is finally here after much anticipation and hype! We’ve had quite a few release dates, 3 listening parties, and plenty of controversy leading up to this point. In fact it didn’t even end with the release, even today Kanye accused the label of releasing the album without his permission. Has all of this led to a giant flop? Not in my eyes.

    *Controversy & A Quick Note

    It’s easy to look at some of the features on this album, or recent listening parties, and get too hung up on the controversy surrounding them. Not to mention the fact that once again Ye has added a Christian vibe with plenty of references to God, Jesus, and of course a gospel choir. Mixing both of these together has clearly rubbed some people and media the wrong way. I’m not saying that those people are wrong or right but that shouldn’t affect the reviews of Ye’s music. After all reviewers are suppose to stay as non biased as possible, but I think we are quickly loosing that aspect of review culture. Most reviews you find are going to list every negative or issue they found with what I just discussed and you can bet it affects the final score…. Well you find that in this review.

    *The Review & Thoughts

    This album starts with a track your probably not going to listen to more than once but is clearly a dedication to Ye’s mother, who the whole album is named and dedicated to. It’s an interesting and different way to start the album to say the least but besides the sentimental meaning of the intro….there really isn’t much to see here. There are quite a few tracks on this huge, almost 2 hour long, album that are there for little more than sentimental reasons or trying to develop story narrative that doesn’t always present itself well. These tracks are few and far between for the most part however, so this isn’t a huge negative in my eyes.

    Most of the actual songs are catchy, easy to sing along with, and relatable. This album tells the story of a man who has fallen to extreme lows, but also a man who knows the heavens and mountain tops are still within reach. Songs like Hurricane, Moon, Remote Control, Jesus Lord, and Off the Grid really shine through with good beats and catchy flows. Currently, I say currently because one song was added to the album after release, the album has 27 tracks and about 20 of those I can handle listening to on a somewhat regular basis. Ultimately I think the album is one of his best since Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, not to discount some of the amazing tracks on The Life of Pablo. I’ve always enjoyed Ye’s music but have never been much of a regular listener, at least until now. I will definitely keep this album in rotation for the foreseeable future and find it to be one of the top releases for the year if you can get past the controversy surrounding some of the features. *Overall

    I give this album a solid 8 after a few full play throughs and spending most of the last 2 days with it on repeat. Some people may say Ye hasn’t progressed or made significant development with his sound and style…. I say, why is that necessarily a bad thing? If you like Ye’s Life of Pablo and older albums then you can’t go wrong with Donda. Look past the bad press and listen to this album, it will pay off. Overall I give the album an 8.0/10.0, if it weren’t for some fo the filler I could see it being a 8.5-9 any day.    … Expand
  82. erujabidi
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    i love this album so much and the new age energy it brings. Kanye has done it again with a new addition to his discography, and one that won’t be forgotten for a long time. The listening parties were history with millions of viewers.
  83. maria_amaro
    Aug 30, 2021
    3
    For me this album is really messy. Some songs make sense others not a little bit. Some of the songs are very messy and are not good at all. I understand what Kanye wanted to do but it’s not his best album, i would say it’s his worse.
  84. 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
  85. SnappyJ24
    Aug 30, 2021
    9
    "Donda" is a beautiful tribute to his mother Donda West and features some of his best work, such as Off The Grid, Come To Life, and Moon.
  86. Satan13
    Aug 30, 2021
    0
    it was trash by all means
    he didn't make any effort to make something that is worth listening
  87. lololozzz
    Aug 30, 2021
    0
    the type of album id expect from one of those soundcloud kids, not kanye. he’s just tryna follow trends for streams and the execution was horrible
  88. 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
  89. Tcoch28
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Kanye is the greatest artist of all time and honestly saying anything that contradicts that point makes you sound like you don't care about black people.
  90. nickc311
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    This is a culmination of kanyes latest works and and is a beautiful messy dark and light masterpiece.
  91. pabbloo
    Aug 30, 2021
    0
    this album is so soo bad i was waiting for something really really special and I that’s what we got this is just disappointing, I was really waiting for something more, and the fact that Manson....
  92. DondanotanL
    Aug 30, 2021
    9
    Amazing Album, just a few songs that stop me from giving it a ten. I love the production and the features. Kanye brings some of his best verses and lyrics in a long time.
  93. juliagrace
    Aug 30, 2021
    0
    this album was truly disappointing, it seems like everyone on the internet had been hyping it up to be so much more than it turned out, i really feel for kanye and i don’t know what’s going on with him right now but i hope he finds help. this album i feel like needed to be made but was horribly executed and did not require the multiple wipings of all the posts on kanye’s instagram, thethis album was truly disappointing, it seems like everyone on the internet had been hyping it up to be so much more than it turned out, i really feel for kanye and i don’t know what’s going on with him right now but i hope he finds help. this album i feel like needed to be made but was horribly executed and did not require the multiple wipings of all the posts on kanye’s instagram, the cult like listening parties, and certainly not the tone deaf post on kanye’s instagram stating universal released his album without him giving the ok… Expand
  94. 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.
  95. deme_zap
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    INCREIBLE ALBUM ES MUY APASIONADO Y SI LO ESCUCHAS DE BUENA MANERA, LO SENTIRAS CON EL CORAZÓN 10/10
  96. ColemanJ
    Aug 30, 2021
    0
    Way too long! Many of the songs aren’t necessary for the album. Definitely was not worth the wait. In the end, there are a handful of picks off of the album that are okay, however the sheer number of songs that it is made up of is entirely too many. 0 out of 10 for me.
  97. SuperBadTheRapr
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    11/10 Album of the Year. Cured racism. Ended world hunger. I nutted in my shorts during the intro
  98. 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.
  99. DondaAoty
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Greatest album of all time.The greatest to ever do it.
    Kanye did it again,GOAT
  100. Corneliafreak
    Aug 30, 2021
    0
    Super overrated and he supports abusers and homophobic people. I recommend to not listen to it
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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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