Donda
by Kanye West
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6.5

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  1. darkrai26
    Sep 26, 2021
    9
    amazing album from ye. he put so much effort into this album and let his heart out on almost every song. there were definitely high highs and low lows in this album which affects my rating a little but but for the majority of this album i enjoyed the music. not only that but it contains the hardest trap song of the year so far, Off The Grid. there were also several other amazing songs onamazing album from ye. he put so much effort into this album and let his heart out on almost every song. there were definitely high highs and low lows in this album which affects my rating a little but but for the majority of this album i enjoyed the music. not only that but it contains the hardest trap song of the year so far, Off The Grid. there were also several other amazing songs on this album but the list is so long. i dont think this is mbdtf or graduation level of greatness but still a very solid album.… Expand
  2. kaizgak
    Sep 25, 2021
    9
    its been almost a month since its release, but i still listen to this album everyday from track 1 to track 27. donda is a beautiful heaven-like album, that was made by one of the most influenctial, if not the most influencial artists of this century. the 0 reviews here are mostly from people that didnt listen to this work. i mean, kanye is controversial person, but his personality is notits been almost a month since its release, but i still listen to this album everyday from track 1 to track 27. donda is a beautiful heaven-like album, that was made by one of the most influenctial, if not the most influencial artists of this century. the 0 reviews here are mostly from people that didnt listen to this work. i mean, kanye is controversial person, but his personality is not the reason to hate this album. after a lot of donda scrobbles, i can say that this album is his top 5 album, even though his discography is almost impossible to rank. the only bad thing about this album might be a few mid tracks, but thats it. 9-9.5/10… Expand
  3. jerepacheco11
    Oct 18, 2021
    9
    Album Of The Year.

    Top 3:

    -Come To Life
    -Off The Grid
    -Believe What i Say
  4. ihavegoodtaste
    Dec 10, 2021
    9
    Including the deluxe this album is legitimately a masterpiece. Most songs are near perfect, save for a couple here and there, which is why I gave it a 9. It incorporates all sorts of different hip hop genres from trap to drill, melodic and gospel. The production is extremely contemporary and unique and there are some insane vocals and lyrics throughout the track. 9/10.
  5. JakobJuul
    Nov 13, 2021
    9
    Amazingly well crafted. Only critique is that some parts may be a little unnecessary.
  6. shxnen
    Nov 15, 2021
    9
    A great album, with great lyrics and great instrumentals, ahead of its time, with a very special theme for the author
  7. FruitPolo
    Jan 12, 2022
    9
    Amazing album with heavy feature list. Has only gotten better with more listens.
  8. Jrob27
    Feb 3, 2022
    9
    People dog on this album way too much. There are a variety of songs and while it takes a gospel like approach it is very scuttle and doesn’t interrupt the music flow. Album is sequenced beautifully. Top songs include everything but Donda Chant and tell the vision. Part 2s are mid but rest of the album is a masterpiece
  9. javierp
    Sep 5, 2022
    9
    In my opinion, Donda is one of Ye's best projects. Maybe the album is a little bit long and he could have put the names of the artists featured in the songs, but the energy poured in it is outstanding. The production and samples are impeccable, something very caracteristic of Kanye, as well as the deep and meaningful lyrics. I also love how honest he is when creating whole concepts for hisIn my opinion, Donda is one of Ye's best projects. Maybe the album is a little bit long and he could have put the names of the artists featured in the songs, but the energy poured in it is outstanding. The production and samples are impeccable, something very caracteristic of Kanye, as well as the deep and meaningful lyrics. I also love how honest he is when creating whole concepts for his artworks. This is how you make an album.… Expand
  10. Zackd641
    May 29, 2022
    9
    Good album. Similar to TLOP in the mixture of Kanye’s spiritual religious message and certified bangers. I would recommend listening without the “part 2” songs though just to cut down the 2 hour listening time to a more reasonable 1:20. My pick for 2021 Album of the Year. Lots of casual fans and drake fans are gonna say this album is bad but any real Kanye fan tells you it’s right up thereGood album. Similar to TLOP in the mixture of Kanye’s spiritual religious message and certified bangers. I would recommend listening without the “part 2” songs though just to cut down the 2 hour listening time to a more reasonable 1:20. My pick for 2021 Album of the Year. Lots of casual fans and drake fans are gonna say this album is bad but any real Kanye fan tells you it’s right up there with the rest of his music.… Expand
  11. TrentRey
    Aug 29, 2021
    8
    A well-produced, faith-based, Christian/Gospel, hip-hop/rap album with an overall great theme to it. This is a huge leap forward from his last Jesus Is King album. Unlike JIK, Donda actually tells stories and the lyrics have meaning to them. The album is pretty long but it doesn't feel long at all. The features on this album don't overshadow Kanye. The album starts off with a pretty goodA well-produced, faith-based, Christian/Gospel, hip-hop/rap album with an overall great theme to it. This is a huge leap forward from his last Jesus Is King album. Unlike JIK, Donda actually tells stories and the lyrics have meaning to them. The album is pretty long but it doesn't feel long at all. The features on this album don't overshadow Kanye. The album starts off with a pretty good interlude of a woman repeating "Donda". It sounds like we're in a dream and someone is trying to wake us up by shouting our name. The song is followed by Jail part I. I think that this is the perfect song to follow that Donda interlude. This is a very good song that features Jay-Z. The only issue with this song is the short Jay-Z verse. Honestly, his verse is so short and was not needed at all. I wish that they combined Jail I and II into one track. It would've made it stronger.

    God Breathed. This song has an amazing hook by Vory. His singing makes the song really good. He could repeat I know "God-Breathed on this." and It would sound good over the beat.

    Off the Grid is probably the best track that is on this album. The flow from Fivio Foreign is golden. This will be the most played song on the album.

    Hurricane is a song that we have all heard before. We heard many versions and this is by far the worst version of it. It isn't a bad song but the worst version that is produced.

    Praise God has a good flow from Baby Keem. This song sounded better live on his events. It's still one of the highlights from the album.

    After these songs that album has some fillers. The songs after this are not horrible. It's just meh. The filler stops at Remote Control. I think that this is another highlight of the album. I think it's well-produced and the lyrics are not too bad. It is something that I don't mind having on repeat.

    Moon sounds great with Kid Cudi. This sounds like it could be a sample of a new Kids See Ghosts song. It's not up to par with anything on that album but if he does in the direction of Moon for their next album it could still be good. I appreciate this song a lot.

    More fillers. Yes, Donda is a filler. It doesn't sound that good without Pusha T rapping on it, Ariana Grande's vocals aren't that noticeable. I didn't even realize she was singing on it on the first listen. This song might not be a filler to most people. I just think Pusha T and Ye rapping back in forth made it special.

    Keep My Spirit Alive     … Expand
  12. arcanjo
    Aug 29, 2021
    8
    Dont expect Donda to be an easy trip. with its 23 tracks, they take you on a journey of loss, acceptance, accountability and rebirth, all worth the long tracklist.
  13. 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.
  14. arostislavna
    Oct 30, 2022
    8
    A very solid gospel rap album, yes there are some weak tracks, and it's a bit silly that it's a clean album for the sake of being an all black cover without a parental advisory logo... but it works.
  15. devgre
    Sep 2, 2021
    8
    Although the project is lacking in focus and shrouded in drama, it is also one of the most insightful and refreshing projects to come to hip-hop in years.
  16. SebastianGutVel
    Aug 29, 2021
    8
    This one's actually good unlike his last album Jesus Is King
    The problem is that it has too many songs 27, if some were discarded it'd be a 10/10
    Jail song of the year smh
  17. 0kajetan
    Aug 30, 2021
    8
    Not free from mix blemishes, problems with vocals or unnecessary tracks, but "Donda" contains some of West's best material. While Manson being on the record is inexcusable, it doesn't change the facts that the music on the album is simply of very high quality. I hope for some further improvement, but even without it - amazing listen.
  18. BlackMantaTV
    Aug 30, 2021
    8
    I enjoyed it, it's theme is mostly cohesive and it is what Jesus is King should be. Maybe a top5 Kanye album
  19. 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
  20. BladeLover2049
    Oct 22, 2022
    8
    A great concept worked with creativity, respect and imagination. The problem are that is too long, with themes that really overshadow all. The polemic maybe has made the album be criticed before time.
  21. mooseles
    Aug 29, 2021
    8
    Even with the duds. The gems are so good. If he cut this to 15/16 tracks they would all be upper tier and would be an instant masterpiece. Not a classic but definitely a masterpiece
  22. 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
  23. CHeiler
    Oct 22, 2021
    8
    I’m sorry, but the critic and audience score is WAY too low. The album was a bit of a let down and had flaws but it still was at least 75-85. I think people judged it too quickly and I think it will age well like all his albums.
  24. 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!
  25. AnthD13
    Nov 4, 2021
    8
    Kanye returns to form with DONDA. Minimalist but very creative. Production always amazing, Kanye brought out the best in the features.

    update November 4
    its gotten better after original listen. As per every Kanye Album
  26. 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
  27. dr4g0nb01
    Sep 2, 2021
    8
    Although I still liked Jesus is King, this is probably kanye's best interpretation of what a gospel album should be since The Life of Pablo. This album may have some of its flaws in tracks like tell the vision and remote control, but every other track is either something I absolutely love, or a track I don't mind while listening to the album. 8/10 pitchfork and the rolling stone suck
  28. Chebupenni
    Aug 29, 2021
    8
    So great! It probably won't be the best album for you from the first listening, but give it a second chance and you won't make a mistake
  29. ThuhDylan
    Aug 30, 2021
    8
    Great album but it doesn’t feel finished yet. Some songs are too long and some of them are just fillers. But I still like most of them tho good job ye.
  30. Calebbrwwn7
    Sep 1, 2021
    8
    A step up from 'Jesus Is King'. The level of artistry displayed in this album is fantastic, with several breathtaking moments all across the album. However, there are a few duds thrown in there, and the mix and master doesn't sound complete at all. This is probably due to Universal releasing the album without his permission though. Overall, a solid entry into Ye's discography, with someA step up from 'Jesus Is King'. The level of artistry displayed in this album is fantastic, with several breathtaking moments all across the album. However, there are a few duds thrown in there, and the mix and master doesn't sound complete at all. This is probably due to Universal releasing the album without his permission though. Overall, a solid entry into Ye's discography, with some gorgeous moments on it...
    8/10    … Expand
  31. FarizBen
    Sep 4, 2021
    8
    Initially I didn’t know what to make of this album, one of the main reasons kanye is as successful and loved as he is is because he is so good at putting together great albums, and over the last 5 or so years as his life has become a lot more busy and chaotic it seemed like that talent as wained, however as I spent more and more time with this album, I came to realise that these are someInitially I didn’t know what to make of this album, one of the main reasons kanye is as successful and loved as he is is because he is so good at putting together great albums, and over the last 5 or so years as his life has become a lot more busy and chaotic it seemed like that talent as wained, however as I spent more and more time with this album, I came to realise that these are some of the best tracks he has made in years, and even though the album is bloated and disjointed it is endlessly listenable, so in conclusion even though some of the guests are questionable, it’s super long and doesn’t meet the very high bar of quality he has set for himself by releasing numerous classic albums in the past, this is the most enjoyable kanye album in years and signals a return to form even if it’s not a certified classic.… Expand
  32. 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.
  33. MetacriticOnur
    Mar 5, 2022
    8
    excellent
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    adjective
    possessing outstanding quality or superior merit; remarkably good.
  34. 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
  35. L_P
    Oct 16, 2021
    8
    This album shows that Kanye’s newfound full hearted move to religious music can still be some of his best work
  36. sonofgallifrey
    Jan 11, 2022
    8
    Yes it is a step up from Jesus Is King. But even standing on its own. This is a great album with heavenly production and little filler
  37. Notorious24
    Sep 1, 2021
    8
    We can take some tracks out and make it sharper but i absolutely enjoyed the album and I liked the risk Kanye took I personally would have never thought he would work with Fivio Foreign or baby keem so taking those risks and making the most out of it is impressive Beautiful piece of art for sure this could make a strong run for album of the year.
  38. alandisnc
    Aug 29, 2021
    8
    It was all worth it, the features deliver, the production is great, didn’t seem long enough even with almost 2 hours of runtime
  39. hiphopplatinum
    Oct 2, 2022
    8
    amazing album that actually has soul with amazing production and really future classic songs like Off the grid, hurricane, jail, praise god, believe what I say, moon, heaven, and hell, keep my spirit alive, Jesus lord, new again, pure soul, no child left behind & come to life but it does have misses like tell the vision, Junya, ok ok & remote control
  40. twistnuno
    Aug 29, 2021
    8
    its not his best work by far, but it is still pretty good. give it a try you will like at least one track
  41. nyark
    Aug 29, 2021
    8
    A good album with a bevy of contemplative songs. I don't understand why this review section is filled with trolls but give the album a listen without any prejudice and you're sure to find a song you'll enjoy. Not as grand of a comeback as MBDTF but amazing nonetheless.
  42. CJgov
    Aug 29, 2021
    8
    I don't know why it's getting hated so much on here as I don't think it's that bad. Yeah, some of the production is flat but its kind of intentional. A lot of songs are great on here with a few exceptions, to those giving this a 1-0 out of 10 are basing their opinion on first listen who think u have to add trap drums on everything to make anything sound great.
  43. tomstakes
    Aug 29, 2021
    8
    Kanye has delivered a beast of an album with a tremendous track list of 27. All the songs don't need to be here, that's for sure. However, this does not take away from the fact that some of his best music since 2010 sits on this record. His synth use on the album shines brightly on tracks like Hurricane and No Child Left Behind. Some of the features on this album do fall flat, however theKanye has delivered a beast of an album with a tremendous track list of 27. All the songs don't need to be here, that's for sure. However, this does not take away from the fact that some of his best music since 2010 sits on this record. His synth use on the album shines brightly on tracks like Hurricane and No Child Left Behind. Some of the features on this album do fall flat, however the ones that hit hard really elevate some of the tracks. His lyrics are divisive and at times comical, which is what fans of his have come to accept over the last few releases. This is mixed in between heart felt lyrics however that we really haven't spotted since 808's and heartbreaks.

    Some say less is more, but in this situation we'd rather more than none at all. A solid album that could have benefited from some trimming.    … Expand
  44. Mantatay
    Aug 29, 2021
    8
    Like if TLOP and JIK had a baby and that baby was rad as hell. There are a few songs that could have been shortened or even omitted but this is a damn good album. So many great features. The production is elite, but that is always the case with Ye. I think most will consider this a return to form.
  45. Ethie
    Aug 31, 2021
    8
    This album reminds me of 'JESUS IS KING' and 'Ye' and i love it. Production on this album is top notch as well as having plenty strong melodies. Highlights in this album are definitely Jail (either one they're both solid), Hurricane and Jesus Lord. The lyrics might not be Kanye's best but the storytelling is compelling to say the least. Solid 7.5
  46. sidg103
    Aug 30, 2021
    8
    Kanye’s best album since The Life of Pablo. Amazing production and features however certain tracks seem a bit too stretched out and would’ve been better if they were shortened. Overall, a good album.
  47. VelcroTape
    Aug 30, 2021
    8
    Album is a acquired taste for sure, but if you can get past that it's a amazing album. For 27 tracks the album holds it own for the whole hour and a half which is impressive. This is Jesus Is King and TLOP mixed together.
  48. 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
  49. pabloe
    Aug 30, 2021
    8
    If you're just here to rate it 0 because you can't form your own opinion you're lame as ****
  50. dabari
    Aug 30, 2021
    8
    Pretty great album. Should have been shorter, I'd peak something like 20 tracks.
  51. Sebas22
    Aug 30, 2021
    8
    maybe not kanye's best album but not bad taking into account that you have to evolve together with the industry if you will not be forgotten
  52. Masoncoates
    Aug 30, 2021
    8
    DONDA, Kanye Wests 10th solo album brings together modern music production choices and styles to meet gritty and distorted samples. It’s scattered and abrasive track-list is reminiscent of wests earlier project TLOP. West shows once again his talent as a curator to bring many different producers and artists together for a spectacular musical piece. DONDA is a great show of what experienceDONDA, Kanye Wests 10th solo album brings together modern music production choices and styles to meet gritty and distorted samples. It’s scattered and abrasive track-list is reminiscent of wests earlier project TLOP. West shows once again his talent as a curator to bring many different producers and artists together for a spectacular musical piece. DONDA is a great show of what experience and talent can create. Creativity can sometimes fall short however, where this album shines in its rawness, it seems to have many unexplored ideas that don’t quite connect and sound fulfilled. Overall I highly recommend DONDA.… Expand
  53. 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
  54. sofiaaapr
    Aug 30, 2021
    8
    está okey jjajajaja no es lo mejor, pero pues es papá Ye cristiano, qué esperaban?
  55. Shuggieo
    Aug 30, 2021
    8
    Let's get straight to the crux of it... This album in a lot of quarters will be judged will a lot of baggage Kayne brings to his projects from his dalliance with the republican party and his Maga wearing hat display. From his woefully misguided slavery didn't exist rant to including controversial figure Marlin Manson on this which already includes Chris Brown. 

    I get it I am also not a    Let's get straight to the crux of it... This album in a lot of quarters will be judged will a lot of baggage Kayne brings to his projects from his dalliance with the republican party and his Maga wearing hat display. From his woefully misguided slavery didn't exist rant to including controversial figure Marlin Manson on this which already includes Chris Brown. 

    I get it I am also not a fan of Wests work because of some of these reasons. 

    I took a punt on listening to Donda with no high expectations. 

    I was surprised how much I liked this album. 

    Kanye's use of semantic satiation on Donda is a key reason for my fondness for this work. 

    From the entrainment into repetition of the original word or phrase, which starts to break away from the meaning attached to the it, to a trance into something meaningless yet at the same time boundless a what transformation into #oneness death and rebirth all in the same space. 

    Its fitting that he has used this technique of as the album deals with combination of structures/ forms relationship that have transfigured into something less tangible. 

    At times it touches the ethereal realm of the classic Talk Talk Spirit of Eden and the confessional vulnerability of Marvin Gaye's Hear You My Dear.

    My Favorite track 24: loved the sample use of Shuggie Otis Island letter that blends in an out of the church organ like ripples of waves. 

    Overall I don't see this as an hip hop album which a lot of judging it on hence a lot of negative reviews. I see this in a similar light to Michael Jackson Dangerous album especially side two which ambitiously tried to combine multiple genres of music. 


    Once again I totally get why you wouldn't feel the need to bring you attention to a Kanye album but if you do go into it you might be surprised.    … Expand
  56. Neo_0
    Aug 30, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I like the overall sound but a lot of unnecessary tracks. The roddy song seemt like it would be from an roddy album instead of an kanye album. Same on junya which felt like a track from whole lotta red.
    Then there were unnecessary tracks like the pop smoke skit, 24, lord i need you and remote control. But besides these tracks and it feeling a bit too long the album was great. The feeling the album gives you shows why i love kanye and his work. He has an immense talent for dramatic and vibe. He took the new generation and put it on his beats with his ideas. If the points above wouldn't be there i would give it a 9-9.5 when listening to it longer.

    A bit sad but at the same time really happy    … Expand
  57. Merciless7231
    Aug 30, 2021
    8
    Instrumentally the album is a 9 - lots of organs and well placed drum beats. Very minimalist approach to lyrics. Truthfully we could have used a few more verses from Ye on a few tracks, less repetition and a reduced album in track length. So lyrically I give it a 7.

    Best tracks: Off the Grid, Hurricane, Jail, Moon, Believe What I Say

    Overall still a fantastic experience.
  58. patrick_2001
    Aug 30, 2021
    8
    Over long but revolutionary, that’s the best way to describe this entire album. Even though some of the songs do drag out in the level of production might not be as high as some of these other albums, this album is so radically different from anything anybody’s heard it’s no wonder why some news outlets are giving this album a negative review. Even though the album might not be asOver long but revolutionary, that’s the best way to describe this entire album. Even though some of the songs do drag out in the level of production might not be as high as some of these other albums, this album is so radically different from anything anybody’s heard it’s no wonder why some news outlets are giving this album a negative review. Even though the album might not be as replaceable as something like graduation or my beautiful dark twisted fantasy, I would argue that this album provides the greatest experience cover to cover it has the greatest level of immersion of any Kanye album that has ever released. The only reason why this album is an eight in my eyes is because it’s unfinished and some of the songs are completely unnecessary or could’ve been condensed into one. ( For example jail part one in jail part two could’ve been squeezed into one song.) I created my Metacritic account specifically for this review because I think most users are not fully comprehending what this album goals are even if it’s a positive review. To summit up short, this is Kanye’s musical. And while every song might not be perfect I might have a couple problems, I do believe Kanye (similar to life of Pablo) is going to make some changes to the mixing and some of the beats. Therefore, I bet by November this album is going to be a nine out of 10. All I’ll say is, don’t go into this album thinking it’s late registration part two are my beautiful dark twisted fantasy part two. It is something you’ve never heard of and I think it deserves mad props for that.… Expand
  59. JakeWaugh
    Aug 30, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Donda is Ye’s best album since 2013’s ‘Yeezus’. With an incredible feature list (ranging from A-List stars like Jay Z, The Weekend and Travis Scott, to new upcoming stars such as Vory, Fivio Foreign and Lil Baby) Kanye is given free reign to give an amazingly produced album that expertly bridges the gap between secular and gospel themes, without over indulging in either. Kanye shows that he still has real rap abilities on songs like Off the Grid, and Jesus Lord. Songs such as Moon, Lord I Need You and 24 all being such emotion that carry the pacing on the album through those middle sections. Donda also has real replay value and, I imagine, will stay in people’s circulation for months upon months with songs like ‘Hurricane’, ‘Off The Grid’, and ‘Jonah’ giving real mainstream appeal. Despite these highs, Donda does have its lows. At 27 songs long (1hour 48minutes) It is a little bloated, certain songs could be removed and others shorted to give a more coherent message and direct sound. Also on certain songs, Kanye could appear more significantly and dominantly, rather than allows features to carry certain songs. Clarity could also be given to the albums messages. Overall, this is a return to form for Kanye, giving us his best work since 2013. While Donda, by its brazen production and gospel messages, will divide both critics and fan base, it does not deserve negative reviews. While the rollout (the biggest of 2021) has been a whirlwind of hype and excitement, some of which may not have been lived up to. It is still an excellent piece of music that will hold up as a turning point in Kanye West’s life.… Expand
  60. 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
  61. 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
  62. 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
  63. 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
  64. 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.
  65. nm1296a
    Sep 1, 2021
    8
    A return to form. The rollout, while chaotic, was captivating and unlike anything any modern pop artist would attempt, let alone pull off. Donda would earn a higher score if Kanye trimmed the tracklist, particularly the pointless "pt 2" tracks at the end.
  66. 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
  67. 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.
  68. 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.
  69. 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
  70. kriged
    Sep 1, 2021
    8
    This is surely Kanye's top 5 to keep it short it has 27 songs and not all of them are banger but it does has but it works with the album cause the album is so well sequenced. Its getting **** reviews now but its gonna be like 808's heartbreak after like 5 year people are look back and be like "Damn gospel with trap ye was ahead of his time'' this album does require multiple listens toThis is surely Kanye's top 5 to keep it short it has 27 songs and not all of them are banger but it does has but it works with the album cause the album is so well sequenced. Its getting **** reviews now but its gonna be like 808's heartbreak after like 5 year people are look back and be like "Damn gospel with trap ye was ahead of his time'' this album does require multiple listens to fully appreciate it, once you finish don't think about anything just rewind it and it will sound infinitely better.… Expand
  71. Tehlilj2
    Sep 1, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Album is really not as bad as people are complaining about it’s really great there maybe a few issues on the album. Like the Pop Smoke sample and the fillers that are not really I feel like the pt 2 parts should be the original ones on the album and add cudi back on Remote control but overall it’s pretty solid.… Expand
  72. avidone
    Sep 1, 2021
    8
    Easily his best album since Twisted Fantasy. All these mediocre/bad reviews are about the artist, not the art
  73. Fantanoskids
    Sep 1, 2021
    8
    Definitely not his best album, I wouldn’t put it an 8 exactly but definitely a strong 7 like a 7.8. I think Kanye hyped a little too much the album so that’s why there is ppl rating it too low, but it is a decent album, the only problems I find for the album are the Pop Smoke weird track and it’s duration, there are more things but it’s not a bad album. Top 5 this year in my opinion
  74. CameronEarls
    Sep 1, 2021
    8
    The fact that people are giving this album low reviews just because Kanye chose to work with Marilyn Manson, DaBaby, etc or supports Trump or whatever the hell it happens to be just shows how short-sighted people are (The independent gave it a "0" like how the hell do you give an album a 0 when nobody else has given it below a 50? that shouldn't even be an option tbh. I'm sorry, I thoughtThe fact that people are giving this album low reviews just because Kanye chose to work with Marilyn Manson, DaBaby, etc or supports Trump or whatever the hell it happens to be just shows how short-sighted people are (The independent gave it a "0" like how the hell do you give an album a 0 when nobody else has given it below a 50? that shouldn't even be an option tbh. I'm sorry, I thought this was an album review page, not a popularity contest. Having said that, This album has some absolute bangers, but too much filler. Could have been a classic 16-18 track album but it's still a step up from Jesus Is King and Ye so I'll give it a 7.5/10… Expand
  75. Scoutajayjay
    Sep 2, 2021
    8
    Donda is a great album that memorize Kanye's mother while showing that Kanye can still put great works out. The instruments are fresh, the back vocals provided by the sunday services are some of the finest pieces of religious music. An agnostic, I am still moved by the religious lyrics in songs such as 'Come to Life', 'Jesus Lord', and 'Lord I need you'.
    'Jail', 'Off the Grid', and 'New    Donda is a great album that memorize Kanye's mother while showing that Kanye can still put great works out. The instruments are fresh, the back vocals provided by the sunday services are some of the finest pieces of religious music. An agnostic, I am still moved by the religious lyrics in songs such as 'Come to Life', 'Jesus Lord', and 'Lord I need you'.
    'Jail', 'Off the Grid', and 'New Again' are my top 3 songs, but man it is hard to pick.

    Some of the instruments at the end of songs such as 'Jail', 'Come to Life' 'No child left behind' are too long. Sure, having these long instruments in a listening event is an attempt to captivates the audience. It just doesn't work when i'm at home or driving.

    There are two that DO NOT FIT in this album. 'junya', 'Tell the vision'
    Junya is worse version of off the grid with playboy carti while Tell the Vision is a poor attempt to put Pop Smoke into the album.    … Expand
  76. stvn5190
    Sep 2, 2021
    8
    As naturally happens with a new Kanye l album, I didn’t like this album on my first 2 listens. By my 3rd listen I fell in love with it. Critics are hating on it which means in about 4-7 years we’ll probably all be looking back on it noting how it pushed rap forward.
  77. AK1980
    Sep 3, 2021
    8
    I enjoyed this album. I like Kanye west. I enjoy most of his music. I still think the college dropout is his best album. I like that he takes a lot of chances on Donda and he doesn’t care if the audience gets it or not. I truly believe he wants the audience to understand him and get something out of his art but if they don’t he’s not losing sleep over it. He’s an artist, usuallyI enjoyed this album. I like Kanye west. I enjoy most of his music. I still think the college dropout is his best album. I like that he takes a lot of chances on Donda and he doesn’t care if the audience gets it or not. I truly believe he wants the audience to understand him and get something out of his art but if they don’t he’s not losing sleep over it. He’s an artist, usually misunderstood, but never shies away from chances to express his vision. The sound is all over the place in a good way. Each track is it’s own journey but somehow they all flow together in some wandering traveler eclectic way. It’s a little long but mostly worth it. 8/10… Expand
  78. carlosmantana
    Sep 3, 2021
    8
    Chaotic, haphazard, strange, dedicated, off putting, hair-raising, freeform. Nearly impossible to rate. The highs on this album are SKY high, stellar. The lows are… just wild head-scratchers, strange, sometimes awesome, most often obnoxious, fascinating, entertaining. What a mess of an album - but such a creative one. The weird, the downright stupid, the overcooked, the undercooked - itChaotic, haphazard, strange, dedicated, off putting, hair-raising, freeform. Nearly impossible to rate. The highs on this album are SKY high, stellar. The lows are… just wild head-scratchers, strange, sometimes awesome, most often obnoxious, fascinating, entertaining. What a mess of an album - but such a creative one. The weird, the downright stupid, the overcooked, the undercooked - it all still feels like a ride, though. Some might say mid-40s Kanye should wrap it up, but I’m not so sure. While he’s certainly well past his prime, it sure seems like he has a lot left to offer - as long as you skip the theatrics, and let go of any expectations or safe notions of his legacy. Kanye acts out when you stare at him for too long - but what he’s capable of in the studio is set in stone. Sonically entrancing, extraordinarily immature, chaotic, unstructured - not an ideal Kanye album, but a glorious Kanye compilation. 7/10… Expand
  79. Zane996
    Sep 3, 2021
    8
    I genuinely enjoy most of the album. There some songs that rub me wrong e.g. 24 but it's also long and I appreciate from Mr West.
  80. Gnarlyjarlie
    Sep 3, 2021
    8
    A rock solid release from Kanye in 2021 feels like winning the musical lottery. A consistently enjoyable listen all the way through with some massive highlights in tracks like 'Jail', 'Off The Grid', 'Moon', and 'Jesus Lord', the last of which is a serious contender for one of Kanye's best tracks of all time. The features on this album are nearly flawless as well, with beautifulA rock solid release from Kanye in 2021 feels like winning the musical lottery. A consistently enjoyable listen all the way through with some massive highlights in tracks like 'Jail', 'Off The Grid', 'Moon', and 'Jesus Lord', the last of which is a serious contender for one of Kanye's best tracks of all time. The features on this album are nearly flawless as well, with beautiful performances by the likes of Kid Cudi, Fivio Foreign, Jay-Z, Jay Electronica and more. Additionally, Kanye has obviously been practicing his singing in particular as what he displays on this thing is nothing less than the best vocal delivery he's ever had.… Expand
  81. jaxonhinds
    Sep 4, 2021
    8
    Kanye’s best album since TLOP, Kanye takes unexpected risks and deals with new subject matter making this album a definite top tier kanye LP. The features are for the most part great, and the album showcases Kanye’s talent as not only a performer, but a producer.
  82. BernardJ
    Sep 4, 2021
    8
    Album for me is very various personal, every track’s got his own style and feeling behind. As alvays Ye hits in my very own music style. However fiew of them are not as good as they were when licks went off.
  83. GoldSkies
    Sep 4, 2021
    8
    There are some good tracks like "24", "Lord I Need You" or "Off The Grid" but it isn't everything that Kanye can do. I'll back to this album in the future because some tracks are highly emotional.
  84. thanosmilk
    Sep 4, 2021
    8
    While not as good as some of his best, it still has several great songs on it, and only a few skips despite it’s incredibly long run time.
  85. Derekw97
    Sep 5, 2021
    8
    Kanye continues to push out refreshing and new sounds. This LP sounds a little messy at times, but the quality of the production and subject matter trumps it. Definitely worth a listen
  86. TheStanlyMan
    Sep 5, 2021
    8
    Donda is a great album. It has very very high highs and some forgettable lows. Songs like Off the Grid, Heaven and Hell, Jesus Lord, Jail, Hurricane, Believe What I Say, Junya, and Moon are some very strong Kanye tracks and live up to his legacy. But on the downside the album is pretty bloated. 27 tracks (23 if you don't count the Pt.2s) is way too much. Another downside to the album isDonda is a great album. It has very very high highs and some forgettable lows. Songs like Off the Grid, Heaven and Hell, Jesus Lord, Jail, Hurricane, Believe What I Say, Junya, and Moon are some very strong Kanye tracks and live up to his legacy. But on the downside the album is pretty bloated. 27 tracks (23 if you don't count the Pt.2s) is way too much. Another downside to the album is the lack of Kanye. It is a very feature heavy album where only 3-4 songs are Kanye only. I wish he was just more present. The features themselves were good though. Jay-Z, Lil Baby, Kid Cudi, Don Toliver, Weeknd, and Playboi Carty are some of the best that come to mind. If the tracklist was slimmed down and Kanye had more of a presence (and if "Life of The Party" was kept in) this album would be up their with Kanye's best.… Expand
  87. Therildill
    Sep 6, 2021
    8
    Best Kanye album we have received since Pablo. Production was amazing only set backs are a few uninteresting tracks and a whole lot of good ones
  88. BilkaDimma
    Sep 7, 2021
    8
    Thank you Mr. Kanye for what you blessed us with. Donda is a very and i mean very good album if you remove the hype that came with it.

    Favourites :

    Hurricane
    Jail
    Moon
    No Child Left Behind
    Heaven and Hell
  89. jacksfrozen
    Sep 8, 2021
    8
    There are a lot of amazing tracks on this album but it is obviously too long. It needs to lose about as much weight as I do. Other than that, there are some (dare I say) classic Kanye earworms here.
  90. UhhMitch
    Sep 9, 2021
    8
    Donda is an excellent album with a few obvious missteps such as the Pop Smoke song that I can only put down to Kanye's label releasing the album before it was finalized. Off The Grid, Hurricane, Come to Life are all amazing songs, and basically every feature here comes with something amazing. It's just sad that sony don't seem too value what was made here
  91. jack06
    Sep 12, 2021
    8
    As a rap fan, I have listened to a lot of rap music. As of this year, I have listened to a lot of albums from the most popular artists, and I think Donda by Kanye West is the Album of the Year. Kanye West is one of my favorite and one of the greatest rappers ever. Because of the production, features, and lyrics on the album, I think Donda is one of the best albums of this year.
    First of    As a rap fan, I have listened to a lot of rap music. As of this year, I have listened to a lot of albums from the most popular artists, and I think Donda by Kanye West is the Album of the Year. Kanye West is one of my favorite and one of the greatest rappers ever. Because of the production, features, and lyrics on the album, I think Donda is one of the best albums of this year.
    First of all, the lyrics contribute to Donda being one of the best albums of the year. The whole album is clean and has no curse words, which is good for people who don’t like listening to explicit music. Most of the lyrics on the song are meaningful. Some of the lyrics talk about being poor in the past and making out of the hood. The main theme of the lyrics is God. One of the lyrics on the song by Lil Yatchy is paying tribute to another rapper, Juice Wrld, who died. The album was named after Kanye West’s mother, Donda West. Kanye wouldn’t put any lyrics that aren’t meaningful on this album.
    Second of all, the production on the album is amazing. Kanye worked with some of the most popular and talented producers in the rap industry. Some of those producers include Mike Dean, Ronny J, Boi-1da, Digital Nas, Cubeatz, Swizz Beatz, and many more. The production on the songs give a nostalgic vibe. Some of the instruments played on the album are pianos, guitars, and drums. The production on the album helps all of the songs to fit well together.
    Lastly, the features also add to the album being great. Kanye featured some of the biggest artists right now like Playboi Carti, Lil Baby, Roddy Ricch, Pop Smoke, The Weeknd, Jay Z, Kid Cudi, Travis Scott, and many more. I think most of the features on the album are great. On some of the songs, I think the features did better than Kanye himself. Without the features, I think that the album would flop and not get as many streams as it has today.
    Because of the production, features, and lyrics on the album, I think Donda is one of the best albums of this year. You could even say that Donda is better than Drake’s new album, Certified Lover Boy. Drake’s album came out a week later than Kanye’s album, so they are kinda competing. Overall, Donda is a great album.    … Expand
  92. plw_
    Sep 24, 2021
    8
    Although some songs feel unfinished, Kanye brings a lot of great tracks (some among his best ever like Jesus Lord, Moon and Off The Grid.) The themes are really well introduced. Kanye also brings a lot of featured artists to this project, which in my opinion is great. I don't think the pt2s are part of the album so with 23 tracks there is close to no boring moments. With a little bit ofAlthough some songs feel unfinished, Kanye brings a lot of great tracks (some among his best ever like Jesus Lord, Moon and Off The Grid.) The themes are really well introduced. Kanye also brings a lot of featured artists to this project, which in my opinion is great. I don't think the pt2s are part of the album so with 23 tracks there is close to no boring moments. With a little bit of tuning, this album could be a 9. Top 2 hip hop album this year behind Smiling With No Teeth. And by the way, the people who are saying this album is a 0 because kanye brought Mason, Dababy and Chris Brown to the album are delusional, who are you trying to impress?… Expand
  93. PatchWurk777
    Jan 22, 2022
    8
    After a relisten, I do need to praise this album on so many aspects. The vibe of the album had me floating at every turn. It's a beautiful and transcendent experience. The mixing, as usual, is perfect. Lyrics are meaningful, which especially apparent in Come to Life. Is it a great album? **** no, but it is a good album that improves upon Jesus is King in every single aspect. Is it theAfter a relisten, I do need to praise this album on so many aspects. The vibe of the album had me floating at every turn. It's a beautiful and transcendent experience. The mixing, as usual, is perfect. Lyrics are meaningful, which especially apparent in Come to Life. Is it a great album? **** no, but it is a good album that improves upon Jesus is King in every single aspect. Is it the experimental opus it was hyped up to be? Nope, that still goes to Life of Pablo. Maybe Donda 2: Electric Boogaloo will be better.… Expand
  94. xCqrd
    Sep 30, 2021
    8
    Great Album not his best but it's definitely a good one to remember. He has some great songs in it such as Hurricane, off the grid, praise God and many more. Sure there are some songs that don't hit like tell the vision but mostly great songs. Kanye is a damn musical genius.
  95. tishbueno
    Oct 3, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Faixas como Junya, Ok Ok, Jonah e Believe What I Say mostram que Kanye permanece com sua essência, mesmo mostrando algo um pouco fora do seu “normal”. Não são músicas grandiosas, mas ainda é Kanye. New Again, Pure Souls, No Child Left Behind e Heaven and Hell são fortes músicas e nos traz visões mais cruas do Kanye sobre ele mesmo e sua relação com Deus.… Expand
  96. bedroom
    Oct 7, 2021
    8
    I'd say this is Kanye back on track, Donda is sharp, although this album feels like a roller coaster, with ups and downs, and a confusing tracklist, it also feels like if TLOP and Jesus is King had a baby, Ye's presence is there, is brilliant, and you can feel it. Donda is long, probably longer than it should, i hate that Ye couldn't decide between the same songs with different features,I'd say this is Kanye back on track, Donda is sharp, although this album feels like a roller coaster, with ups and downs, and a confusing tracklist, it also feels like if TLOP and Jesus is King had a baby, Ye's presence is there, is brilliant, and you can feel it. Donda is long, probably longer than it should, i hate that Ye couldn't decide between the same songs with different features, but we all know how Kanye is, and I'm here for it. Kanye will never not be influential.… Expand
  97. MusicFanLol7
    Oct 31, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is great and is mostly consistent track by track. Donda Chant is just "Donda" being repeated but it does have a nice meaning. Jail is a solid way to start the album with a very catchy chorus along with an unexpected and solid Jay-Z feature. God Breathed is a song I absolutely love. The build up to a huge beat drop with Kanye constantly saying "I know God Breathed on this" and then it goes to a completely different direction. Honestly, the beat not dropping is what made the track much better. Off The Grid is pure fire. The Carti feature was decent but Fivio is the one that stands out. The switch up to the drill beat was smooth and hearing Kanye on a drill beat was great. Hurricane was also great with The Weeknd murdering the track, and a decent Lil Baby feature. Praise God was also pretty good as well. Travis, Kanye, and Donda trading bars just gives me goosebumps. As for Baby Keem, his rapping was good but the baby voice is atrocious. Jonah was not a bad track either. Durk and Vory were fine on the track and the storytelling was good. Ok Ok surprisingly had a good Lil Yachty feature, along with Kanye throwing obvious shots at Drake. Fivio was meh on this track compared to Off The Grid. Overall the track was decent. Junya simply undelivered. Kanye was just meh and Carti was just passable. Believe What I Say was a real highlight here. The hook was great and we need Kanye to make more songs like this. 24 was another beautiful song that gave me goosebumps. Remote Control was meh. The hook is what saves this song. Moon was a beautiful song with a great hook from Don Toliver, and a beautiful verse from Cudi. Heaven and Hell was alright. Nothing too special but not bad. Donda is pretty much just an interlude with a speech from Donda. Keep My Spirit Alive was a great song with Griselda making a good appearance. Jesus Lord is another fantastic track with Kanye and Jay Electronica killing it. Very personal and sincere verses with another beautiful hook. New Again is pretty solid and it does have Chris Brown (-_-) but the track itself is good. I don't even need to explain why Tell The Vision is trash do I? Lord I Need You is a good track which is obviously about Kim Kardashian. The song itself sounds solid but the lyrical content is pretty good (other than the Taco Bell and KFC line, lol.) Pure Souls has a good verse and hook from Roddy Ricch, and and Shenseea kills it with the beautiful outro. My one issue is that Kanye is absolutely nothing here compared to these two. Kanye's part seemed too rushed with him constantly repeating his lines. Come To Life is the best song I've honestly heard in 2021. Wow, how beautiful. Super emotional along with the piano which just works. No Child Left Behind is a good way to close the album out. Another beautiful and enjoyable song. The part 2's are not needed, especially Jail part 2. Junya part 2 is better than the original and the other 2 are just alright.

    Final thoughts: A super creative and great album. A major step up from Jesus Is King, and the gospel sounds here are also a major step up. Noticeable filler, but a great album regardless. I recommend this to Kanye fans. It's definitely worth a listen.

    Favourite tracks: Jail, God Breathed, Off The Grid, Hurricane, Praise God, Jonah, Ok Ok, Believe What i Say, 24, Moon, Keep My Spirit Alive, Jesus Lord, New Again, Lord I Need You, Pure Souls, Come To Life, No Child Left Behind

    Least Favourites: Junya, Remote Control, Tell The Vision    … Expand
  98. ovomelo
    Nov 18, 2021
    8
    I liked the rollout, but i felt like the album was too long and filled with songs that could've been taken off. But I loved it, it sounds like a combination of his past albums rolled up into one.
  99. ztrk06
    Nov 28, 2021
    8
    Donda is not just an album, it is an experience. As someone who recently lost someone, it is an art piece I can totally relate to. I understand what Kanye has been through with his late mother's death and I like how he relieves his and my pains by talking about it.

    The storytelling on the album is great, even though there are some tracks I don't like at all the album is overall great.    Donda is not just an album, it is an experience. As someone who recently lost someone, it is an art piece I can totally relate to. I understand what Kanye has been through with his late mother's death and I like how he relieves his and my pains by talking about it.

    The storytelling on the album is great, even though there are some tracks I don't like at all the album is overall great. It is not as great as Dark Fantasy or TLOP but Kanye didn't surprise me with this.    … Expand
  100. AndreyCosta
    Dec 22, 2021
    8
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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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