Donda
by Kanye West
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6.5

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  1. ellgthompson
    Sep 3, 2021
    10
    THE FUUCKKINGG BEATS ON THIS THING. best produced album of the year for sure, at times this album just makes you feel like you're transcending. any album that runs 27 songs long is going to struggle with consistency but the low points are so few and far between its not an issue (the pop smoke feature/song i think should just be removed for example) Donda is the BEST SOUNDING hiphop albumTHE FUUCKKINGG BEATS ON THIS THING. best produced album of the year for sure, at times this album just makes you feel like you're transcending. any album that runs 27 songs long is going to struggle with consistency but the low points are so few and far between its not an issue (the pop smoke feature/song i think should just be removed for example) Donda is the BEST SOUNDING hiphop album of the year for sure!
    if you're upset because of the features on jail2 just dont listen to it? honestly its one song SKIP IT.    … Expand
  2. Johah
    Aug 29, 2021
    10
    Dont find it too long anymore, cant say one song that i disslike on the album. Is it just me but kanyes singing voice is for the first time really nice on this album?!
  3. lolalaloo
    Sep 3, 2021
    10
    This is a fantastic album and like Kanye has said it himself, it is the album of life. All of the songs in this album represented the conflict that he has got through the beats, the verses. The long ending can be used as a tool for the listener to contemplate about their life. Those who call this a half-done album are those who cannot enjoy masterpiece. Those who call that this album isThis is a fantastic album and like Kanye has said it himself, it is the album of life. All of the songs in this album represented the conflict that he has got through the beats, the verses. The long ending can be used as a tool for the listener to contemplate about their life. Those who call this a half-done album are those who cannot enjoy masterpiece. Those who call that this album is trash are those who have no taste in music.… Expand
  4. joshuat17
    Aug 29, 2021
    2
    Previous album was still better! This one was good but it was too long and non sense
  5. DVSN0506
    Sep 3, 2021
    1
    Super long album for no real reason and the people rating it so high are liars. Let’s be honest he’s not a good artist but I still think he could’ve don’t better. I understand that it’s a tribute but this was not good at all he should’ve kept this to himself
  6. FlowCZ
    Sep 3, 2021
    7
    Maybe to much church vibes sometimes but there are some bangers.
    Features are great and Ye really did good job with his pen.
  7. Elflock
    Sep 3, 2021
    0
    Mediocre. While listening I thought filler songs are okay but never heated any song which was on higher level. Concept of the album seems lazy.
  8. xfatalismx
    Sep 3, 2021
    9
    Such an incredible album that made me appreciate the life of my loved ones. Singing has got better, and the song choice is a love letter to Kanye through the ages. IKGBOT - Yeezus, Believe What I Say - Graduation. Only thing that takes away from this work of art is his choice of inclusion of Marilyn Manson - an absolute blunder of a stunt that should be condemned. But reviewing the albumSuch an incredible album that made me appreciate the life of my loved ones. Singing has got better, and the song choice is a love letter to Kanye through the ages. IKGBOT - Yeezus, Believe What I Say - Graduation. Only thing that takes away from this work of art is his choice of inclusion of Marilyn Manson - an absolute blunder of a stunt that should be condemned. But reviewing the album apart from this? An instant classic. Drake said this 44 year old man was washed up? Judging from my listens of CLB, it seems he got mixed up with himself.… Expand
  9. gruffjewel
    Sep 3, 2021
    10
    Bloated has a couple songs that could be axed and it would make the album more cohesive and better. Luckily the good outweighs the bad, but its far from kanye's best
  10. keiseprewitt
    Sep 3, 2021
    10
    this album grows on you the past few days it’s gone from a light 5 to a strong 9/10
  11. For
    Sep 3, 2021
    7
    Features some of the best songs of the year, great to see Kanye and Jay-Z back together again as well. However this album suffers from a serious length issue. Some songs could be taken out, tell the vision wasn’t even finished. Underneath this 27 song montage is a much superior and laser focused 15 track album.
  12. JudgementalDude
    Sep 2, 2021
    9
    Amazing album, Kanye was on his A-Game. A bit bloated, but its heavenly at the same time.
  13. Encantat
    Sep 2, 2021
    0
    Extremamente superestimado, fui ouvir esperando ser um álbum no mínimo coeso e me decepcionei
  14. Harrux
    Sep 2, 2021
    10
    Kanyes return to success. A lengthy album with bangers and beautiful tracks the themes of religion, forgiveness and the loss of a loved one give this album true character
  15. xStoyo
    Sep 2, 2021
    10
    This is Kanye at his best since The Life of Pablo, it has some fillers but the core album is great.
  16. Canchogo
    Sep 2, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Donda is in my opinion a great album it’s messy but that’s what I like about it. Donda isn’t for everyone though the features shine bright but Kanye is more like filler and he should have taken a back seat for some of these songs.… Expand
  17. sammyxpix
    Aug 31, 2021
    0
    taylor swift is better this is trash he should just retire and medicate trashh
  18. Kulaid
    Sep 2, 2021
    10
    Honestly this album is a 8/10 but taylor and drake fans giving it 0/10 make me give it a 10/10
  19. PotterHead698
    Sep 2, 2021
    10
    Album truly starts hitting on the 3rd - 4th listen when you have truly taken in the symbolism, the lyrics and message these convey. It’s not just music, it’s art. It should analyzed and evaluated as such. Brilliant work Kanye.
  20. Manuel1234
    Sep 2, 2021
    0
    It's just a bad album, I didn't like it at all. Including that it is basic, and too long for what it offers us, he should have left it at 0 songs, and never put out this album.
  21. 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.
  22. GoBlinn
    Sep 2, 2021
    9
    one of the best kanye's album. sounds really good and it has multiple different styles that be changing through the listening with your feelings, also has some really great features.
  23. Mariecedile
    Sep 2, 2021
    0
    Horrible, increíble que se pueda hacer un álbum tan malo. Kanye West va en picada.
  24. Manny90210
    Sep 2, 2021
    0
    Very out of place, out of touch and just everywhere. It felt like I was in Newyork, trying to catch the train on a Monday morning in an overcrowded station. Make it stop!
  25. RedmanJ22
    Sep 2, 2021
    10
    Amazing. I honestly love the core songs of the album. (Excluding the Part 2 songs which are really good in there own regard)
  26. 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
  27. GABCOORDEIRO
    Sep 2, 2021
    0
    Terrible! Just another banal álbum. He said his the biggest rapper from his generation,
  28. CriticalUser13
    Aug 30, 2021
    0
    I hate Kanye, always putting on overproduced stuff, with mediocre lyrics and lazy vocals. No one listens to a narcissist's album.
  29. Gabriel009
    Sep 2, 2021
    0
    Um álbum sem nexo, é como se tivesse incompleto, falta algo, Kenye deixou muito a desejar. Foi decepcionante.
  30. Seifhx
    Sep 2, 2021
    10
    Amazing album, unfortunely the critics don't show the real greatness of this. How The Independent give a ZERO because has a feature with Marilyn Manson who is being ACCUSED and not guilty of anything and ignore the other 26 songs
  31. sleo131
    Sep 2, 2021
    0
    just pay for my therapy right now, the worst musical experience of my life, now i understand why kim kardashian listened on the mute, it's the only way to play the album without killing your brains
  32. leonehenrique
    Sep 2, 2021
    0
    People go on and on about their political views and then decide to support this man. It is completely different to judge the art from awful people when their art doesn't reflect the awful people they are. It is not the case here. Independent said it best.
  33. 777diablo
    Sep 2, 2021
    7
    Packed full of impressive features, this feels like a grandiose return to form for Kanye. The only downsides to this album in my opinion is that it's a little bit bloated at 27 tracks and nearly 2 hours long. That being said, it feels cohesive. It lends from current trends in hip-hop as Kanye often does which keeps the whole thing feeling fresh and new despite having all the trademarks ofPacked full of impressive features, this feels like a grandiose return to form for Kanye. The only downsides to this album in my opinion is that it's a little bit bloated at 27 tracks and nearly 2 hours long. That being said, it feels cohesive. It lends from current trends in hip-hop as Kanye often does which keeps the whole thing feeling fresh and new despite having all the trademarks of a large-scale Kanye West project. Some personal highlights for me were Hurriance, Junya and Jail.… Expand
  34. 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.
  35. maritusa
    Sep 2, 2021
    0
    This donda sheet is wild garbage. music for hedgefund bros.
    (filler words)
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  36. 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
  37. ArantxaCarvajal
    Sep 2, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es el peor album de su carrera, lo irónico es que la gran mayoría de sus votaciones positivas del público son fans del repudiado Marilyn Manson, del homofóbico de DaBaby y que Kanye no tiene el apoyo en USA ni para llegar Presidente ni tampoco para un album básico y pésimo como DONDA.… Expand
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    Sep 2, 2021
    1
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  39. corb
    Sep 2, 2021
    10
    This so amazing **** everyone that’s hating bruh THEY NEED TO STFU TBH GOD DAMN GO LISTEN TO LAYLOR SWFIT FOR **** SAKE GOD DAMN IM TIRED OF HEARING YALL, I DONT EVEN HATE TAYLOR THAT MUCH BUT YOU GUYS WITH YOUR GAY ASS ****ING FAN CAMS BRUH, JUST ENJOY HER MUSIC WITHOUT EATING HER OUT WITH THE ****ING EDITS
  40. dondachant2006
    Sep 2, 2021
    10
    Amazing album all throughout. Completely lived up to expectations and it exceeded the hype too. Interested to see the direction in which kanye will continue his career in :)
  41. MikkelArndt
    Aug 29, 2021
    10
    This is Kanye Greatest piece of art yet. Perfectly capturing the essence of what it means to be fearless, Hopeful and Scared and how his believes and his upbringing has helped through the harder times in his life.
  42. spatule_exe
    Sep 2, 2021
    9
    The album feels like it’s a version of The Life Of Pablo with a touch of gospel, the album is really great and well produced, what people are pointing out as an issue is the messy feeling of the album, but that’s the whole charm of it, this album will grow on people like other Kanye west projects did in the past, it is to me a future Classic
  43. Felice123
    Aug 31, 2021
    5
    All the hype and buildup - for this?
    The album is one of the weaker Kanye Projects. It lacks cohesiveness and feels bloated. There is no need for 27 tracks on there, let alone the 3 remixes / oG versions of the songs which should’ve stayed on the B-Side / Deluxe. Some songs are so terrible that i don’t even comprehend how somebody listened to this and said - alright this sounds fire -    All the hype and buildup - for this?
    The album is one of the weaker Kanye Projects. It lacks cohesiveness and feels bloated. There is no need for 27 tracks on there, let alone the 3 remixes / oG versions of the songs which should’ve stayed on the B-Side / Deluxe. Some songs are so terrible that i don’t even comprehend how somebody listened to this and said - alright this sounds fire - let’s put it on the album. Junya for example, is, in my humble opinion, a strong candidate for the worst song of the year. I also don’t really think Kanye put any thought into when to place which song on the album. The production is wel behind Kanye’s potential, the grim 808s are abused so much that you get tired of them once you’re halfway through the album.
    Comically, half the rap-industry is featured on the album - which sometimes do deliver and sometimes not so much. Some features even feel abused for clout (like there was any reason for Pop smoke to be on this album…)
    Also I didn’t really get the message of the album other than Kanye really loved his mother.
    Overall you can really find some rare gems on the album, but to find them you will have to dig through a whole lot of mid songs.    … Expand
  44. tdavie
    Sep 2, 2021
    10
    I’ve not been a great fan of Kanye’s last few albums but I’ve listened to this one a lot. Really enjoyed it. Some bangers and the rest is very atmospheric
  45. Clap4Everything
    Aug 30, 2021
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Kanye West - DONDA - ALBUM REVIEW

    If you take all the bad parts of "Yeezus" and mash them together with some of the better sounding parts of "T.L.O P" ....

    Then take that. ..

    stuff it through a "Jesus is King" filter and drag it on for nearly 2 hours.....

    You have DONDA.

    With very few gems scattered among a huge amount of filler...this is NOT the definitive Ye comeback album we all wanted. 5/10    … Expand
  46. Nitsujustin
    Sep 2, 2021
    0
    Absolute trash. Meandering and way overlong - also overproduced, despite featuring precious few actual songs. And West is garbage on the mic, when he's even showing up on his own songs. Anyone impressed by this tripe needs to listen to more music - or at least to stop talking about music.
  47. Siphe
    Sep 1, 2021
    0
    This is the worst album to come from a high profile artist this year, Donda sounds like an array of tracks thrown together into an "album". The album lacks perspective, it's supposedly in memory of his mother but the album is a disgrace in honour of his mother
  48. ragersolodolo
    Sep 1, 2021
    10
    Some of Kanyes best work in a while. A combination of JESUS IS KING and The Life of Pablo. It is an ever changing experience. Jail is easily one of Kanyes greatest intros, a rock anthem accompanied by smooth vocals from Jay Z. Off The Grid offers an evil and British Drill Rap beat switch that sees Fivio Foreign and Kanye West go head to head. While the albums singing can get repetitive bySome of Kanyes best work in a while. A combination of JESUS IS KING and The Life of Pablo. It is an ever changing experience. Jail is easily one of Kanyes greatest intros, a rock anthem accompanied by smooth vocals from Jay Z. Off The Grid offers an evil and British Drill Rap beat switch that sees Fivio Foreign and Kanye West go head to head. While the albums singing can get repetitive by the back end of the album, it sees some of Kanyes best singing to date.… Expand
  49. CedricTomlinson
    Sep 1, 2021
    10
    Beautiful album, really shows you most critics don't know what theyre talking about.
  50. 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
  51. Mattboehm
    Sep 1, 2021
    10
    Album is perfect. People voting against are swifties and/or drake stans. Actually listen and appreciate the record — don’t just rely on the interviews of others.
  52. samohtxotom
    Sep 1, 2021
    1
    This album is the musical version of Kanye's political rants, incoherent and without order.
  53. leonardofrazzon
    Sep 1, 2021
    10
    An amazing album, made for the fans. Kanye is not trying to please critics here, and i like that. For me is the best album released this year, there are not many low points (what is impressive in a 27 song LP) and the high points are truly memorable and beautiful.
  54. Booljamin
    Sep 1, 2021
    9
    Not perfect but damn near close. Very few skips on the album. Personally a bigger fan of the more emotional/slower back half to the album but can easily listen all the way through.
  55. MarkW
    Sep 1, 2021
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Donda:
    West has a collection of lyrically strong bars, impressive features, some solid melodies, and a couple of great songs. (Moon, Believe What I Say, Hurricane, and Hurricane being the best) but those elements don’t comprise all 108 minutes of Donda. Instead, much of the run time is consumed by tracks that were left far too barren. Songs like “No Child Left Behind” and “God Breathed” drag on with no meaningful musical progression for what feels like an eternity. Even stronger tracks like “Jail” suffer from these shortcomings. Additionally, many of West’s pieces feel incomplete as the instrumental elements frequently leave a sense that there simply isn’t enough here to be listening to.
    Often one gets the sense that there’s a strong start to a song that refuses to develop and go anywhere. The painfully static quality of most of the songs on the album only emphasizes how bloated this album really is. The few moments where Kanye fills the listeners ear with a true volume of sound mark the incredible highs of this album. But they are few and far between.
    Kanye’s greatest hits are defined by their dynamic sound that layers on itself as the song goes on to fill the ear with a tidal wave of music. (Black Skinhead, Gold Digger, Heartless, Homecoming, POWER, Heard em Say, etc.) But unfortunately most of Donda feels like we are stuck at low tide for five minutes straight. The ones that show some musical movement clearly separate themselves from the the rest of the pack. But there’s simply not enough to go around.
    The new Kanye wants to focus on a more reflective message rather than filling up a club playlist with bangers, and that’s alright. But the message doesn’t have to come at the cost of making the tracks exciting and engaging. And while most of the songs have some redeeming quality to them, they still mainly feel incomplete and unpolished. West’s latest work loses points for its excessive run time, lack of polish, and a small knock for the lack of his own presence on the album (less than half of the lyrics are his own), but most unforgivably, the unyielding empty sound nearly each song holds. Donda quite literally sounds like a shell of his former self. 6/10.    … Expand
  56. ryanhxyes
    Sep 1, 2021
    10
    Ignore what everyone says and listen to it for yourself, this album is pure, unsolicited perfection.
  57. jrdeegs
    Sep 1, 2021
    9
    A not-so-cohesive collection of 27 amazingly wonderful songs. Melodic. Angelic.
  58. imgabrielamorim
    Sep 1, 2021
    0
    This album is terrible. A bunch of boring tracks with boring beats. A 16 year old teenager could have written something more cleaver. And what a contradition itself talking about God and Jesus when you are featuring a rapist an a homophobic. Easily a 0/10. Kanye is just overated guys. He aint ****
  59. Junghova
    Sep 1, 2021
    2
    Outside of moon and hurricane, for an album that is almost 2 hours there sure is alot of garbage. Kanye jumped the shark on this one. Biggest disappointment of 2021 thus far.
  60. ddddd55555
    Sep 1, 2021
    10
    Kanye's best album since Yeezus offers something for every Kanye fan, regardless of your favorite "era." There are clear hit songs like Jail, Hurricane, Off the Grid, and Remote Control, but less stream-friendly songs like Come to Life and Lord I Need You bring the album and theme together. Despite not saying a word about the album's release on social media or to the tens of thousands ofKanye's best album since Yeezus offers something for every Kanye fan, regardless of your favorite "era." There are clear hit songs like Jail, Hurricane, Off the Grid, and Remote Control, but less stream-friendly songs like Come to Life and Lord I Need You bring the album and theme together. Despite not saying a word about the album's release on social media or to the tens of thousands of fans who showed up for his 3 listening parties, the Donda rollout was one of the best and most memorable of his career. Kanye never left his throne, but it certainly feels like he's sitting back on it more confidently than he has in years.… Expand
  61. 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
  62. JakeyMagee
    Sep 1, 2021
    0
    An album with so many great ideas but lack of care and rush prevents it from reaching any of the potential it reaches for. Disappointing because this album could’ve been one of his best in years. Songs like Believe What I Say & Come To Life show he’s still has it in him but lacks the focus or perfectionism he once had to pull it all together.
  63. spamme8767
    Sep 1, 2021
    10
    Its good album. Idk where all the hate is coming from but it is unwarranted and biased.
  64. KSG117
    Sep 1, 2021
    10
    His best work since Pablo, incredible audio experience. He killed it with this one
  65. konando88
    Sep 1, 2021
    9
    The rollout was predictably messy, the sequencing of the tracks could be better (I think he had more of this right during the first two listening parties), and yes, there could be a few tracks cut (Tell the Vision), but considering the length of the album and some of Kanye's lows in recent years, this is an incredible collection of songs, production, features, and ideas.

    As a Kanye fan    The rollout was predictably messy, the sequencing of the tracks could be better (I think he had more of this right during the first two listening parties), and yes, there could be a few tracks cut (Tell the Vision), but considering the length of the album and some of Kanye's lows in recent years, this is an incredible collection of songs, production, features, and ideas.

    As a Kanye fan from the beginning, I'd easily put Jail, Off The Grid, Hurricane, Praise God, Believe What I Say, Moon, Heaven and Hell, Jesus Lord, New Again, Pure Souls, Come to Life, Ok Ok pt 2, and Jesus Lord pt 2 in the top half of tracks all-time list with some of them going even higher.

    Considering Kanye's standing with the public overall in the past few years (and speaking personally), I understand it being hard to sometimes separate the man's words and actions from the music, but it definitely feels like the divisive reviews of this album have far less to do with the actual music here and more to do with peoples' current feelings on the man himself. That's fair I suppose to some degree, but I feel like with time the consensus on the music and album itself will only grow in estimation.    … Expand
  66. JayFoster
    Sep 1, 2021
    10
    It’s an unforgettable experience. Beautiful and confusing like a Picasso painting. It does not follow any rules or aim to please any critic and for that reason it’s perfect.
  67. JIATNSA
    Sep 1, 2021
    7
    It's too long as a whole album but for the songs themselves are (for the most part) actually quite good.
  68. adtjha
    Sep 1, 2021
    10
    When I first heard the album, I was like it's good, but not that good ! But after listening it for a couple of times, I am just in love with this album !, I think this might be the best work kanye has ever put out, among all his other albums !
  69. 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
  70. Myriana
    Sep 1, 2021
    0
    Azaelia was right when she said that this album ir pure garbage. The best part is when the album is over, I'm ashamed for him.
  71. Sceptyle49
    Sep 1, 2021
    7
    Kanye West's 13 album, Donda is a personal project. So obviously the album takes perspective of Kanye's divorce, his bipolar disorder, his mom and his faith in God. You can feel the Gospel influence in this, with sounds that transport you into a church, but stills sound like a typical Kanye project. There is a large list of contributors in this album, must of them are good and enjoyable.Kanye West's 13 album, Donda is a personal project. So obviously the album takes perspective of Kanye's divorce, his bipolar disorder, his mom and his faith in God. You can feel the Gospel influence in this, with sounds that transport you into a church, but stills sound like a typical Kanye project. There is a large list of contributors in this album, must of them are good and enjoyable.

    The problem with this album is probably the hype that surrounded it, 3 listening parties and big expectations on this one, so it probably feels kind of disappointing. In my opinion this album is poorly mixed and at moments it will fall out to the point that can be boring, this also can be explained because it's so long.

    Nonetheless it's still a good album, not the best of Kanye obviously, but still pretty nice.

    My favorites songs of this one: Jail, Off The Grid, Hurricane, Moon, New Again, Come to Life and Ok Ok Pt. 2.
    My least favorites: 24 and God Breathed.    … Expand
  72. ArkodeepSen
    Sep 1, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Trash, bruh, got hyped for this boring **** I'm big sad. Waiting for this … Expand
  73. AkashRaj
    Sep 1, 2021
    10
    Donda Chant-10/10
    Jail-9/10
    God Breathed-10/10 Off The Grid-10/10 Hurricane-9/10 Praise God-9/10 Jonah-8/10 Ok Ok-7/10 Junya-9/10 BWIS-10/10 24-10/10 Remote-10/10 Moon-10/10 H&H-10/10 DND-10/10 KMSA-6/10 JL-10/10 New A-8/10 tell the vision-2/10 Pure Souls-8/10 Come to Life-10/10 NCLB-10/10 Ok Ok pt2-9/10 Junya pt2-9/10 Jail pt2-2/10 jesus Lord pt2-9/10 Overall    Donda Chant-10/10
    Jail-9/10
    God Breathed-10/10
    Off The Grid-10/10
    Hurricane-9/10
    Praise God-9/10
    Jonah-8/10
    Ok Ok-7/10
    Junya-9/10
    BWIS-10/10
    24-10/10
    Remote-10/10
    Moon-10/10
    H&H-10/10
    DND-10/10
    KMSA-6/10
    JL-10/10
    New A-8/10
    tell the vision-2/10
    Pure Souls-8/10
    Come to Life-10/10
    NCLB-10/10

    Ok Ok pt2-9/10
    Junya pt2-9/10
    Jail pt2-2/10
    jesus Lord pt2-9/10

    Overall experience is 10/10    … Expand
  74. Oscar533
    Sep 1, 2021
    10
    He do well with his production I wouldn't compare it with college dropout or graduation mbdtf but it goes to shows he's consistency with trying new things am tired of the gospel albums but I hope he gets back to the creative kanye we all grew up on This albums production is off world and those criticized will realize it 5 or 10 yearsfrom now they said the same think about about 808s andHe do well with his production I wouldn't compare it with college dropout or graduation mbdtf but it goes to shows he's consistency with trying new things am tired of the gospel albums but I hope he gets back to the creative kanye we all grew up on This albums production is off world and those criticized will realize it 5 or 10 yearsfrom now they said the same think about about 808s and heartbreak but every new school rapper today will tell you they drain inspiration from 808s from Xxxtacion,Lil uzivert to juice world playboy Carti name it I think he sees the bigger picture than we do maybe we missed the point of. Why he did it all disorganized but he always has a reason… Expand
  75. RuidrArt
    Sep 1, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Tan poco necesario sacar un álbum igual al anterior solo por su narcisismo, urge retiro a este pedazo de kk seca Ayyyy me Dondaaaaa ☠️☠️☠️… Expand
  76. CanUBe
    Sep 1, 2021
    10
    Message to all those people giving zero before actually listening to this piece of art, swiftly get a life
  77. thebigflop_
    Sep 1, 2021
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Kanye West's new album is the spirituality of Jesus Is King performed with the artistc aggressiveness of The Life Of Pablo.
    It is less wholistic than expected, given that the album is named after his late mother.
    Though there are some highlights, there are also some rushed ones too.
    Favourite songs: Hurricane, Jonah, 24, Moon, Jesus Lord    … Expand
  78. 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.
  79. Lundy
    Sep 1, 2021
    9
    Deep track list & strong features. Tell the vision is the only true weak point.
  80. CAPPYCAPPCAP
    Sep 1, 2021
    10
    Kanye has some of the greatest albums in hip hop history and this just adds to the collection, it is the type of album you sit back and enjoy for the experience.
  81. Kimkardashian21
    Sep 1, 2021
    0
    Grotesque music . I heard it before it was released and I was disgusted. One of the main reason why I divorced him
  82. HARRYXR
    Sep 1, 2021
    0
    i really don't like it, the vocals and the lyrics doesn't make any sense, really.
  83. avidone
    Sep 1, 2021
    8
    Easily his best album since Twisted Fantasy. All these mediocre/bad reviews are about the artist, not the art
  84. yuzername
    Sep 1, 2021
    9
    Like all kanye albums. It needs a few listens before you can fully appreciate the depth. Good album.
  85. dennissan_
    Sep 1, 2021
    10
    Great musical experience. Definitely on par with other ye albums such as tlop and yeezus.
  86. thunderboltway
    Sep 1, 2021
    4
    A few songs are decent but they’re still hard to finish. I haven’t listened to Kanye since TLOP - but his last few records must’ve been pretty bad for fans to praise this bs highly - the dated synth sounds all over this thing need a lot of work
  87. bhooks
    Sep 1, 2021
    0
    His worst so far, Ye and JIK are terrible, a terrible run, hes going and moving like a madnan, really a pro-"freespeech" but done wrong, an advocate to lunacy
  88. dondaisa10
    Sep 1, 2021
    10
    Donda is a future classic, and Kanye West is the GOAT. Every song on this album is at least an Eight.
  89. pave420
    Sep 1, 2021
    10
    this is his best album since The Life Of Pablo, this is Kanye returning to form but finding a balance with his new found religious views without being up your face like it was with Jesus is King.

    there is only one weak track, that being tell the vision, then all of the tracks are 8+ and given the size of the project is a realy tough ask. the tracks started from jail and ending with    this is his best album since The Life Of Pablo, this is Kanye returning to form but finding a balance with his new found religious views without being up your face like it was with Jesus is King.

    there is only one weak track, that being tell the vision, then all of the tracks are 8+ and given the size of the project is a realy tough ask.

    the tracks started from jail and ending with heaven and hell is a stretch of 13 tracks all being 9.5 or 10, and that is an album size for most contemporary artist, so it speaks volumes of his talent and work put on the album that he is able to pull that.    … Expand
  90. globgalagob
    Sep 1, 2021
    10
    i am the globglogabgalab ye is the goat drake is cringe i hate tommyinnit hes a dad
  91. ostapthecreator
    Sep 1, 2021
    10
    Аn album that allows us to feel close to God, full of unexpected guests and the thoughts we need
  92. 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.
  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. Akshayakn6
    Sep 1, 2021
    10
    Just amazing and pure art. Metacritic is pure bs. Lol. Everyone knows Metacritic hate kanye. Do better, meta.
  95. MusicGuyMack
    Sep 1, 2021
    5
    Though (as to be expected) certainly not without its moments or lacking in ambition, "Donda" largely misses its chance to be West's return to form, continuing to exemplify many of the issues that have plagued his more recent releases: tepid, unimaginative songwriting and production, excessive length with far too much filler, and a distinct lack of the passion and creative direction thatThough (as to be expected) certainly not without its moments or lacking in ambition, "Donda" largely misses its chance to be West's return to form, continuing to exemplify many of the issues that have plagued his more recent releases: tepid, unimaginative songwriting and production, excessive length with far too much filler, and a distinct lack of the passion and creative direction that his best albums are fit to burst with.… Expand
  96. 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
  97. IchBinPain
    Sep 1, 2021
    3
    Incredibly over-hyped album, it's all over the place and has no structure. Overproduced with questionable features. Disappointing.
  98. MB_diniz
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Definetely this crazy thing deserves album of the year. Incredible album that kanye made in honor of his mother, Donda
  99. ahrens
    Sep 1, 2021
    0
    I’ve been a massive Kanye fan in the past but this project is awful. He used to be the GOAT but he’s just strange now. Not to mention working with a rapist and a homophobe. Gross
  100. itsyandhi
    Sep 1, 2021
    10
    Donda, his tenth album by ye, is one of his most complete projects that he has carried out throughout his musical career, it is possibly ahead of his time, but it is stupid for them to criticize an album entirely just for a collaboration, really what the magazines do not capture the message that kanye is transmitting to us, as this album still carries the theme of religiosity, one of itsDonda, his tenth album by ye, is one of his most complete projects that he has carried out throughout his musical career, it is possibly ahead of his time, but it is stupid for them to criticize an album entirely just for a collaboration, really what the magazines do not capture the message that kanye is transmitting to us, as this album still carries the theme of religiosity, one of its messages is that God forgives everyone for our sins, no matter what you have done in the past, the fact is that this album carries fragments of his previous projects.… Expand
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53

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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