Donda
by Kanye West
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6.5

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  1. Jonoftherow
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    This album is what Jesus is king should have been the critics here didn't even listen to the whole album sad to see that they slander such a good album there is no way in hell this is worse than jik.
  2. globgalagob
    Sep 1, 2021
    10
    i am the globglogabgalab ye is the goat drake is cringe i hate tommyinnit hes a dad
  3. Natey
    Aug 30, 2021
    9
    Amazing album, despite the polemic collaborations, it's truly amazing, Kanye showed the world once again his unique sound, and his brilliant lyrics, Jail, Jesus is lord are masterpieces
  4. pedrxhp
    Aug 30, 2021
    9
    just don't know why so many trolls man, literally one of the best albums of this year
  5. xFatalityx
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Donda is a generation defining album. The music made by ye is beautiful and my ears thank him every time I hear it.… Expand
  6. SpoogeMcDuck
    Aug 30, 2021
    9
    Over all. A great album great production and lyricism from Kanye and other artists. Kanye has also perfectly weaved in gospel is a great way on this record. My only problem with the album is the tracklist which could’ve been more cohesive and fleshed out and some of the songs feel like filler material (that is expected for such a large album) that could be more polished out. Other thatOver all. A great album great production and lyricism from Kanye and other artists. Kanye has also perfectly weaved in gospel is a great way on this record. My only problem with the album is the tracklist which could’ve been more cohesive and fleshed out and some of the songs feel like filler material (that is expected for such a large album) that could be more polished out. Other that that a pretty great new release… Expand
  7. bullbutler
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Kanye’s best album since The Life of Pablo and one of the best albums of 2021. Kanye shows he’s still at the top of the game. This is a truly amazing and unique album that only Kanye could make.
  8. Itayshoham
    Aug 30, 2021
    9
    Near Perfect.
    Moon, Believe what I say, Jail, Remote Control, 24, Hurricane, Off the Grid, Come to life all absolutely fantastic, I don't have anything majorly bad to say about the album, very minuscule mistakes make it not a 10. worth the wait. I'd probably give it an 8-8.5 for purely music but being a Kanye fan I have to give marks for the meaning this album carries. His 6th best work    Near Perfect.
    Moon, Believe what I say, Jail, Remote Control, 24, Hurricane, Off the Grid, Come to life all absolutely fantastic, I don't have anything majorly bad to say about the album, very minuscule mistakes make it not a 10. worth the wait. I'd probably give it an 8-8.5 for purely music but being a Kanye fan I have to give marks for the meaning this album carries. His 6th best work in my opinion (sounds like a bad thing, but The College Dropout trilogy, MBDTF and TLOP are all 9.5-10's for me.)    … Expand
  9. BigDeacon97
    Aug 30, 2021
    9
    I guess people giving this amazing album low scores must be stans of Charlemagne. From career defining performances from Fivio Foreign, Baby Keem, Vory, Rooga, Westside Gunn, Conway the Machine and more, Kanye West let every single contributer there time to shine.

    Favourite Tracks: Jail Pt. 1 Off the Grid Hurricane Praise God Junya Pt. 1 Believe What I Say 24 Moon Keep My Spirit Alive    I guess people giving this amazing album low scores must be stans of Charlemagne. From career defining performances from Fivio Foreign, Baby Keem, Vory, Rooga, Westside Gunn, Conway the Machine and more, Kanye West let every single contributer there time to shine.

    Favourite Tracks:
    Jail Pt. 1
    Off the Grid
    Hurricane
    Praise God
    Junya Pt. 1
    Believe What I Say
    24
    Moon
    Keep My Spirit Alive
    Jesus Lord Pt. 1 & 2
    New Again
    Pure Souls
    Come to Life
    No Child Left Behind

    Least Favourite Tracks:
    Tell the Vision

    9/10    … Expand
  10. Actson
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    De lo mejor que ha venido de Kanye en estos años, un album que probablemente sera visto como un clasico en el futuro
  11. evandeary04
    Aug 30, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. An absolutely incredible album. Some of Kanye’s best hype songs, introspective songs, and powerful cinematic songs to finish the album. A great way to showcase how he’s fallen down a dark path and how God and his faith has brought him back and now he’s feeling new. Not as preachy as Jesus is King which is a nice touch.… Expand
  12. iloveallmusic
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    In a sea full of the same ole same ole, Donda is a refreshing piece of music. I admire anyone that fights to create artistic pieces of work instead of stale, old and similar sounding beats, words and rhymes. You name it, it's been done out here and Kanye West is one of the very few that is willing to put his name and reputation on the line to create masterpieces. He isn't moved by what theIn a sea full of the same ole same ole, Donda is a refreshing piece of music. I admire anyone that fights to create artistic pieces of work instead of stale, old and similar sounding beats, words and rhymes. You name it, it's been done out here and Kanye West is one of the very few that is willing to put his name and reputation on the line to create masterpieces. He isn't moved by what the public expects from him and because of that, he is always going to create from a space that is true to him. Bravo Mr. West for upping the anty and adding color into this gray music scene. Donda is a perfect 10. I keeps getting better and better the more I play it.… Expand
  13. sofiaaapr
    Aug 30, 2021
    8
    está okey jjajajaja no es lo mejor, pero pues es papá Ye cristiano, qué esperaban?
  14. Shoesme
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Back to his best. Love that the album is 27 tracks too. I cannot stop listening to it.
  15. fadokanye
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Fvck fã da Taylor
  16. Kennedyh12
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Nice album it’s pretty good but not as good as MBDTF it’s still good though better than Jesus is King.
  17. CaueJocs
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. When kanye drops, is a event, the whole game stops and appreciates what the GOAT's doing, and this is no different, this feels like a breath of fresh air, something that future generations will look back forever. I can accept the mixed reviews, but if you say this album is bad, you just didn't listen to it man, give it a couple listens and i know it will grow on you. His third best album, only behind mbdtf and yeezus.… Expand
  18. djitymik
    Aug 30, 2021
    9
    Great album! Too much greats songs! My favorites...
    - come to life
    - pure souls
    - believe what i say
    - off the grid
    - remote control
    - Jesis Lord
    - hurricane
    - ok ok
    Thank u Ye for this masterpiece!
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. 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.
  24. Poseidon528
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    Sonically this is another style that ye pursues. Tracks here fulfill all tropes a rap album needs to fulfill while still pushing the constraints of music as Kanye always does
  25. MarkMorrison
    Aug 31, 2021
    9
    Best since MBDTF. 12 songs that go hard and 4 beautiful ones. Haven’t liked this many songs in a 2 hour album in my life
  26. bloemer
    Sep 10, 2021
    10
    By far the best album this year. Yeah many (maybe too many songs on it) but there are enough bangers. He is just the goat. also it shows that the music industry, specially the music "critics" industry is a f....ing joke. those industry clowns who tear apart the album minutes after it was released. I have to admit, after reading many bad "industry" reviews I was biased and also dont likedBy far the best album this year. Yeah many (maybe too many songs on it) but there are enough bangers. He is just the goat. also it shows that the music industry, specially the music "critics" industry is a f....ing joke. those industry clowns who tear apart the album minutes after it was released. I have to admit, after reading many bad "industry" reviews I was biased and also dont liked it after the first listening , but as more as I played it the more i loved it. great album, genius guy.… Expand
  27. freshie
    Sep 6, 2021
    9
    Kanye West finds beauty within Chaos. A return to form for Ye on this 10th LP.
  28. cecritic
    Sep 3, 2021
    0
    I am disappointed with this album. it is repetitive and boring. I expected better.
  29. martymcfly89
    Aug 30, 2021
    0
    Meh. It could have been 10 tracks. filled with fillers. a stain to his discography
  30. ilovetaylor7666
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    i love taylor too but this album is sooo GOOD
    but taylor remains as my favourite artist tho
  31. Yeezusmp3
    Aug 30, 2021
    1
    Although I'm obviously a huge Kanye fan, I didn't like the album at all. The album is incomplete and sloppy.
  32. byrafff1
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Album da minha vida, sem maldade que album foda top 3 da carreira dele, só musica bomba e criativa!
  33. frank1910_02
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    amazing album, every song has something special. off the grid is my favorite song from the album, but moon or jesus lord are amazing, i love u kanye
  34. Mimito
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Que buen álbum ❤️ cada que lo escucho se lo dedico a Taylor y en especial a las Swifties… Expand
  35. Jimmothysmith
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    How is anyone hating on this is Album of the year the predicting is good features and Kanye all good
  36. KingPrince5150
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    This album didn't disappoint me at all. Other than the two interludes, 25 out of 27 went to at least one playlist. Overall it has a cinematic feel to it, but it's very... different. You can't go into it expecting a hip-hop album, Ye's going into a completely new direction with his music.
  37. 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
  38. Allanagn
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Álbum buenísimo, vale la pena escucharlo, hay que aprender a separar a el artista de la persona
  39. stfuTaylorStans
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Best album from Ye in a long time. Many tracks which will be considered classics in a few years time. Absolute genius.
  40. BettyWooWoo
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    One of the most personal and we'll put together hip hop albums I've heard in a while. With the long tracklist you would expect to get tired or bored but it's a entertaining journey throughout.
  41. Dinomite
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    The best album this year, and his best work in a long time, the goat Kanye west, donda donda donda donda donda donda
  42. pedrin_
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Very good. Consistent and with great songs. His best album since TLOP for sure.
  43. DondaKayneWest
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Kanye is back baby!!!! This is full of dust pumping raping it is just a fantastic comeback. All he needs to do now is the DONDA TOUR
  44. 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
  45. 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
  46. 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.
  47. 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
  48. 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
  49. 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
  50. 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.
  51. GrummyOne
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    Perfect album, ignoring interludes and pt 2s every song is fresh and beautifully produced
  52. 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
  53. 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
  54. 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.
  55. 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
  56. 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
  57. Simochaker
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    This is the most beautiful album I've ever heard , despite it being nearly 2 hours long when you finish it ur surprised that you think it's short , i have no words literally , Kanye west did it again
  58. thekingofh
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    There is a reason why Ye is the GOAT. Amazing album, brings me close to tears
  59. andre_pg
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    Takes you on a one and a half hour journey starting with Kanye calling for his mother in the dark and an awesome opening track about him letting loose. The album continues with the best feature parts any of the featured artists ever brought to light and great compositions. After the title track Donda the album takes a break and starts sounding more beautiful and nostalgic but alsoTakes you on a one and a half hour journey starting with Kanye calling for his mother in the dark and an awesome opening track about him letting loose. The album continues with the best feature parts any of the featured artists ever brought to light and great compositions. After the title track Donda the album takes a break and starts sounding more beautiful and nostalgic but also uplifting with more meaningful lyrics reflecting on change in life, religion and family. The album peaks on the track Come to Life with an incredibly gorgeous piano sample and Kanye describing his lowest points to the listener. After a perfect closer track the album leaves you with what feels like a deeper understanding about how religion and his mother, even in the afterlive, helped Kanye keeping up his faith and becoming the man and father he always wanted to be.… Expand
  60. Bubba2077
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    Some of Kanye's most personal and best work. Roll out was incredible. There is something for everyone to enjoy in this album.
  61. Oluwafemi
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    Something different from the norm, Kanye once again breaking barriers. his best work since TLOP. Loved every bit of the album. 10/10
  62. bachga9000
    Aug 31, 2021
    9
    first of all this album genre's is Christian hip hop and experience hip hop. This artist here is dying in his soul and you guy have to put yourself in it to feel the emotion, the energy, the message that Kanye work on this album. if you are a first time listener to Kanye, this is might be a good chance to understand his feeling when he had struggles events in his life. this man will tellfirst of all this album genre's is Christian hip hop and experience hip hop. This artist here is dying in his soul and you guy have to put yourself in it to feel the emotion, the energy, the message that Kanye work on this album. if you are a first time listener to Kanye, this is might be a good chance to understand his feeling when he had struggles events in his life. this man will tell all about his story through the songs so enjoy what he tributed… Expand
  63. ERoberts
    Aug 31, 2021
    9
    I have listened to Donda several times over trying to figure out if this is a good album or a waste of time. And I’ve got to say this album grows on you. Some songs are long and drawn out, sure. But a lot of the songs bring an energy to them that draws you into the message and emotions they emit. The grand choruses make me wish I could listen to this in a concert house to feel each note.I have listened to Donda several times over trying to figure out if this is a good album or a waste of time. And I’ve got to say this album grows on you. Some songs are long and drawn out, sure. But a lot of the songs bring an energy to them that draws you into the message and emotions they emit. The grand choruses make me wish I could listen to this in a concert house to feel each note. It is also great to hear so many features from other great artists in some songs, refreshing even. Overall, this is a great listen that happens to be a little on the long end. Great, but not perfect.… Expand
  64. NikolasHolm
    Aug 31, 2021
    9
    I like this album. Kanye West once again pushes the boundaries for what and album can be. He treats subjects like religion, motherhood, mental health, his own story etc. with a very broad and varied sound laying under. All the way from organs to grand electronic compositions. The fact that the album is almost 2 hours long and contains no obvious radio hits proves that Kanye doesn’t careI like this album. Kanye West once again pushes the boundaries for what and album can be. He treats subjects like religion, motherhood, mental health, his own story etc. with a very broad and varied sound laying under. All the way from organs to grand electronic compositions. The fact that the album is almost 2 hours long and contains no obvious radio hits proves that Kanye doesn’t care about musical traditions and commercial interests. He just wants embrace creativity and eccentricity and I really respect him for that.… Expand
  65. Alexjair17
    Aug 31, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. No hay ninguna rola favorita pues todas sobresalen, pero fuera perfecto solo por algunos pequeños detalles… Expand
  66. hassouss
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    The production is very good, Kanye’s use of organ and gospel beats in the more gospel-y songs is very good, and the rap and drill aspect is equally very good. We saw a phenomenal feature from Fivio, and a strong verse from DaBaby, unlike anything he’s ever previously done. Other features have performed very well, such as Travis, Roddy, and Cudi. The only song I wasn’t a fan of was Tell TheThe production is very good, Kanye’s use of organ and gospel beats in the more gospel-y songs is very good, and the rap and drill aspect is equally very good. We saw a phenomenal feature from Fivio, and a strong verse from DaBaby, unlike anything he’s ever previously done. Other features have performed very well, such as Travis, Roddy, and Cudi. The only song I wasn’t a fan of was Tell The Vision. Most of the bad reviews are due to the people not liking Kanye as a person, or due to his beef with Taylor and Drake.… Expand
  67. Ethan1gk
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    One of his greatest albums. Haters will hate the media hates him is deranged about this new album
  68. DrMemes
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    This is not an album of dance tracks. Many of the tracks do not even feature any sort of discernible beat. I would say that it is a sonically accurate way to represent what I personally felt when my father passed away: as if the back track of the world had ceased and there was little rhyme or reason to everything. and I was not even as close to him as he was to his mother - the albumsThis is not an album of dance tracks. Many of the tracks do not even feature any sort of discernible beat. I would say that it is a sonically accurate way to represent what I personally felt when my father passed away: as if the back track of the world had ceased and there was little rhyme or reason to everything. and I was not even as close to him as he was to his mother - the albums namesake. Instead, there are droning organs giving a sense of church service - there is mourning interjected with moments of joy at the glory of just being alive and gratitude for the creator and bursts of posturing. This is not an album for someone looking for bangers - tho there are a few. This is not music meant for post modern nihilistic sentiments - hope is the prevailing message. Ignore the negative press surrounding specific features. It makes thematic sense to have Dababy and Manson. Not a record for everyone but its worth exploring at least once to listen to an artist unlike any of their contemporaries bare his truth.… Expand
  69. Pedrozanin
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    Álbum que expressa bem os sentimentos de sua vida a surra na juliette que não é artista
  70. RicarDoom
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Powerful album, not for everyone and it's ok no to like it but it's so inspirational and beautiful.… Expand
  71. Allie5
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    I enjoyed whole album experience aparat of tell the vision which is miss for me.
  72. Iliamerk
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    Honestly I think Donda is fire. Jail, God Breathed, Off the Grid, Praise God, Ok Ok, Junya, Moon, Heaven and Hell, Keep my Spirit Alive, Jesus Lord with Jay Electronica, Tell the Vision, Lord I Need You, Pure Souls, No Child Left Behind. All great songs. How can you not like these songs?

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

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

    And I cannot sell my soul!    … Expand
  73. KendrickYe
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    The Taylor and Drake stans will never win. Ye will always make the best music.
  74. 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.
  75. 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.
  76. jordiing
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    it’s the best album of all time, the songs, the history, the lyrics… all.
  77. walterpog
    Aug 31, 2021
    9
    The hype is really hurting this albums perception, giving that it had to be rushed in the end, and that mainstream listeners expected far more from this. It is bloated for sure, but still keeps a consistent level of quality, which is hard for an album of this lenght. Allthough most of the songs are well produced, and the features are great, but it still feels lacking at points, partlyThe hype is really hurting this albums perception, giving that it had to be rushed in the end, and that mainstream listeners expected far more from this. It is bloated for sure, but still keeps a consistent level of quality, which is hard for an album of this lenght. Allthough most of the songs are well produced, and the features are great, but it still feels lacking at points, partly because of the chaotic tracklist.

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

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

    8-9/10    … Expand
  78. Grakotaco
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    Best album of the year, greatest artist ever lived. Donda album is a masterpiecie, is a piece of art. 10 out of 10
  79. jesusgogar
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    the bad reviews are from non-professional journalists,
    who do not know how to separate the artist from his work
  80. Miguelvan42
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    Un disco donde Kanye West nos deja entrar a su alma retorcida y todos sus problemas personales a traves de los años. Un encuentro con Dios cara a cara par culminar con la asunción al cielo con No Child Left Behind.
    Definitvamente: A R T E.
  81. Shani_was_taken
    Aug 31, 2021
    9
    An incredible image to his late mother with ups and downs in quality but overall as an experience it’s incredible how this was released at the wrong time and still manages to hold a pretty consistent level of quality ( tell the vision should be burned)
  82. IOAD
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    Delightfully mellow, mesmerizing beats: a beautiful, beautiful album which if it was twice as long again it would be well worth the listen. Lyrically rich and tempered. This is Kanye at a new level of beauty and peace.
  83. ricmusic
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    This album is unlike anything we´ve heard from Kanye up to this point. Yandhi from 2018 seems to fully take form as DONDA, the album dedicated to Donda West. The album contains levitating beats, drill music, gospel music, hard rap, melodic vocals and anything you´ve ever heard on a Kanye album. There is a bit of Kanye for everybody. This is one of Kanye´s best albums ever.
  84. Dfour
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    Album was worth the hype. Happy of the progression that kanye has made since JIK. You can tell of the effort and commitment he made on this album. I was very impressed that for an album with 27 tracks it flowed very smoothly! Highly recommended for all kanye fans!
  85. 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
  86. Sminnitte18
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Masterpiece gonna be polarizing at first like every Kanye album but this is gonna be up there with dark fantasy as his best in a few months - years just will take people time to realize it… Expand
  87. OhioBlu
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    Absolutely stellar, I thoroughly enjoyed every song on this album. Donda Chant establishes a dark tone of Kanye desperately calling out to his mother for help into the void more than a decade after her death. Ye has been through dozens of controversies and undoubtedly has cried out to his mother, who was the most important person in his life, when nobody else was there. The album continuesAbsolutely stellar, I thoroughly enjoyed every song on this album. Donda Chant establishes a dark tone of Kanye desperately calling out to his mother for help into the void more than a decade after her death. Ye has been through dozens of controversies and undoubtedly has cried out to his mother, who was the most important person in his life, when nobody else was there. The album continues building upon this theme as Kanye finds purpose and confidence again through music and God. However, many songs depart from this and instead give us a glimpse into what’s going on in his life right now—the divorce, being “off the grid” with the black imagery and masks, general gospel songs.

    Some critics say the album name didn’t make sense. He doesn’t have to talk about Donda in every single track because that’s what the title says. Rather, his mom appears in a few tracks, symbolic of her continuing to support Ye from Heaven but not in the same way as if she were still alive. Amazing how many people are trying to drag down this album because of the recent controversies. Nobody on this planet could legitimately believe this project was a 0/10. Pretty sad, but you can’t stop Ye from winning—check the streaming numbers if you disagree!    … Expand
  88. Minty777
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    An absolute masterpiece from beginning to end, from the production to the features, one of the best albums I've heard, top 3 Kanye for sure
  89. tylerhaworth
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    Amazing. Although some aspects were messy, the highs were astronomical. Hoping that the mixing and mastering is cleaned up at a later time similarly to TLOP.
  90. paulorobertodas
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    10 years from now people will stop **** and realize the musical geniuses of these songs. Nuff Said.
  91. Sxhil
    Aug 31, 2021
    9
    It’s more of an art piece than an album. Excellent production and soundscapes.
  92. Raterofmusic96
    Sep 1, 2021
    10
    For this album, Kanye seeks to invoke a variety of emotions from the audience. From the tracklist, gospel themed influences, and controversial feature list, this album could almost objectively be viewed as a culmination of his artistic journey throughout the years.
  93. 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
  94. Lundy
    Sep 1, 2021
    9
    Deep track list & strong features. Tell the vision is the only true weak point.
  95. CanUBe
    Sep 1, 2021
    10
    Message to all those people giving zero before actually listening to this piece of art, swiftly get a life
  96. 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
  97. KSG117
    Sep 1, 2021
    10
    His best work since Pablo, incredible audio experience. He killed it with this one
  98. spamme8767
    Sep 1, 2021
    10
    Its good album. Idk where all the hate is coming from but it is unwarranted and biased.
  99. scoopittypoop
    Sep 1, 2021
    10
    Don't listen to the Drake and Taylor bots, or the woke critics, this album is fantastic and was 100% worth the wait. Kanye remains goated
  100. ryanhxyes
    Sep 1, 2021
    10
    Ignore what everyone says and listen to it for yourself, this album is pure, unsolicited perfection.
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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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