Donda
by Kanye West
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6.5

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  1. philippo619
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Album is great 9/10 for me but giving it at 10 to restore balance for all the haters that haven’t even heard it but rate a 0 just to hate on the man!
  2. Bobbybrownjaw
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Who else could produce an album that from start to finish holds his mother spirit at heart.
  3. jmreed00
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    This is Kanye’s best work since TLOP. The feature list, production, and raw emotion are perfect.
  4. zachw300
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    One of the best albums of all time. Definetely better then anything Taylor Swift has ever wrote.
  5. Matielli
    Aug 30, 2021
    7
    "donda donda donda donda"

    I miss the old kanye. Ok, i like this album but he's now obsessed with Jesus, kim and his mother, Donda and that's ok, i think.
  6. Hilu
    Aug 30, 2021
    9
    Donda is a masterpiece equivalent to "The Life Of Pablo", it is a great masterpiece among Kanye's numerous albums. Every time I hear it, I feel new.
  7. M33ZUS
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    THE GREATEST ARTIST OF ALL TIME. Kanye Wests highly anticipated 10th studio LP, Donda, after 3 listening parties and a long wait. Kanye does not disappoint, Kanye delivers a beautiful piece of art dedicated to the late great Dr. Donda West (His Mother) utilizing his god level production with wonderful samples most notably the great Ms. Lauryn Hill on Believe What I say, as well as an arrayTHE GREATEST ARTIST OF ALL TIME. Kanye Wests highly anticipated 10th studio LP, Donda, after 3 listening parties and a long wait. Kanye does not disappoint, Kanye delivers a beautiful piece of art dedicated to the late great Dr. Donda West (His Mother) utilizing his god level production with wonderful samples most notably the great Ms. Lauryn Hill on Believe What I say, as well as an array of big name features who he brings the best out of for this beautiful piece of art that would have made his mother proud.… Expand
  8. yeezusnation
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Donda is Kanye's realization of the sound experiment he first started with Yandhi, before eventually releasing Jesus is King. It worked
  9. 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
  10. Preet1030
    Aug 30, 2021
    0
    Incoherent mess of an album. Overhyped and under delivered. Don’t waste your time and money.
  11. Superzx
    Aug 30, 2021
    0
    Terrible. What a disappointment.. after all this wait. This might actually be the worse album I’ve ever heard.
  12. clwooten1996
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Cultural reset, the best 27 song hip hop album of all time. Highs are very high and the lows are almost non existent. The reuniting of Kanye and Jay-z and Kanye and Kid Cudi makes for a nostalgic masterpiece. Kanye’s beat solo album since life of Pablo.
  13. Evanocity
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Mr West’s 10th solo LP “Donda” is a beautiful combination of different styles of sound form his previous records, most prominently; “Yeezus”, “The Life of Pablo”, & “Jesus Is King”. It serves as a creative homage to his late mother Donda West. The matriarch’s vocals are present on multiple tracks, & she is referenced throughout the album. West incorporates great features & top tier production, as well as some of the singing & rapping we’ve heard from the artist to create what may go down as one of his greatest albums.… Expand
  14. Thecrazyjoke92
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Masterpiece! simple as that! people hating whenever god is involved... tragic really
  15. AcrylicPudding
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    I believe that this album Donda, Kanye’s or now knows as Ye’s 10th LP is a work of art with many features that really do their part in their songs. Kanye doesn't shy away either he has some really strong verses on Donda. I believe this album has so much going on with it that anyone can and will find a song they love. R.I.P Donda West.
  16. michaelabeard11
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Although the rollout was messy. The music speaks for itself. Kanye is back.
  17. itsdominictoo
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Donda is Kanye West’s 10th studio album and it’s a culmination of his 9 previous works and his collaborative works. The production shows throughout the tracks, somehow blending beautiful organ chords in with harsh distorted 808s and noises. Tracks deviate from one genre and dabble in a little bit of everything, from drill to gospel to lyrical to hip-hop. The feature list is nothing toDonda is Kanye West’s 10th studio album and it’s a culmination of his 9 previous works and his collaborative works. The production shows throughout the tracks, somehow blending beautiful organ chords in with harsh distorted 808s and noises. Tracks deviate from one genre and dabble in a little bit of everything, from drill to gospel to lyrical to hip-hop. The feature list is nothing to scoff at and every single feature performed astoundingly to the point where the features are to Donda as the features are to MBDTF. The three listening parties and weeks of anticipation with only a handful of posts my Mr. West is something few others can do. This album has broken records in the couple days it’s been out and will continue to this entire week. This album is Kanye West’s story of music told through the medium of honoring his late mother, Dr. Donda West. Those who say the music is bad know nothing of how many people have worked on this work with Kanye. At the very least a sensible music critic should give it a 6/10, while sn average listener, such as myself, has a duty to give it more than an 8/10 for its sheer beauty of the sound it creates playing through headphones and sound systems.… Expand
  18. 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
  19. MatthewThom
    Aug 30, 2021
    9
    Donda is an album that takes all the good gospel aspects from Jesus Is King, puts them on crack and combines it with hard trap beats and crazy good features. Too bad the pop smoke song brings it down to a 9.
  20. 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.
  21. Sergiobar23
    Aug 30, 2021
    0
  22. longlifeartpop
    Aug 30, 2021
    7
    Such a great album, great lyrics but dababy is disgusting

    Kanye ended that local white snake.
  23. Robertho13
    Aug 30, 2021
    0
    Me di la oportunidad de escucharlo pero esta súper aburrido kanye de verdad haces pura basura ya retírate mejor
  24. andrie
    Aug 30, 2021
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's a great album, but NO. Stream reputation by Queen Taylor Swift, that album is much better and the best!!… Expand
  25. cat_astrophe
    Aug 30, 2021
    0
    This is pretty bad. I honestly don't know how someone could hear this and give it a positive score. It's repetitive and gets boring quick. It reeks of ego, like Kanye is trying too hard and overcompensating because he has no fresh sounds or interesting takes left.
  26. andrevborba
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    I simple don't have words to describe how important is that album. Kanye made, in my opinion, his best album of the last years. It's powerful, amazing feats, great melody, an construction really beautiful.

    But for some brainless, this is trash because it's "not the old kanye" I can only see a new kanye, and the most artistic moment of his entire career. And if you give this 0 because of    I simple don't have words to describe how important is that album. Kanye made, in my opinion, his best album of the last years. It's powerful, amazing feats, great melody, an construction really beautiful.

    But for some brainless, this is trash because it's "not the old kanye"

    I can only see a new kanye, and the most artistic moment of his entire career. And if you give this 0 because of DaBaby or Manson, please, do a favor, go sleep, go get a job, just not come to give some bad rating with this trash argument    … Expand
  27. junyawatanabe
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Four five summers, four five summers. We took over. We took over.

    This album had me levitating to another dimension. Fantastic, beautiful album, v emotional, heartfelt. Jail pt. 2 and tell the vision are the only misses imo but the rest of the album is so amazing I can deal with it.
  28. tdets
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    I actually listened to the album unlike most here. Easily one of Ye’s most fantastic and polarizing projects. Emotionally hard hitting and groundbreaking messages. Good luck drake lol.
  29. 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
  30. Born2Lose
    Aug 30, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ew, creo que Ed Sheeran se esfuerza más en su música y aún así es sheet … Expand
  31. gigiohare
    Aug 30, 2021
    1
    absolutely nothing interesting to say. empty words about nothing against a pretty soundscape that means nothing, redeems nothing, proves nothing, saves nothing but the artist’s own ego and determination to self-aggrandize.
  32. pedrin_
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Very good. Consistent and with great songs. His best album since TLOP for sure.
  33. vilitar
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    The best album Kanye released. Vocals, beats, everything is perfect. Only weak song is Tell the Vision, and other than weak features, this album is absolutely amazing. Album of the Decade.
  34. 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
  35. Lakat
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I loved it! This was noce experience never lostened something like this ever. The beats were on point and also the lyrics were mesmerizing. Kanye knows how to make great album. This is not album of the year, it is album of the century… Expand
  36. LopezL27
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Absolutely incredible. You can hate Kanye but you can't deny his Genius. Haven't stopped listening to it since it was released.
  37. Crownelius
    Aug 30, 2021
    2
    A production without a cover and songs that do not cite contributions. Is this his way of making it look conceptual and revolutionary? It's just tacky, ugly and malicious. There's no ̶t̶r̶u̶m̶p̶ card, the music has never sounded so poorly contrived. If he didn't plan on taking a award out of Swift's hand, he might plan on stealing her marketing ideas.
  38. 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.
  39. Afaber7
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Kanye's best. The production, the lyrics, the features, and the sheer emotion displayed by Mr. West makes this album a 10/10. Truly an album for the ages
  40. 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!
  41. LukerLuke
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    great rollout, great album, its clearly an evolving project just like TLOP, and it will probably be better if it keeps evolving, rap AOTY for me.
  42. Ijaaz
    Aug 30, 2021
    0
    An album claimed to be a condolence to his dead mother. Donda lacks in substance and character. His worst work to date
  43. 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.
  44. 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.
  45. thongn
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Donda is a rollercoaster of emotions that come from Kanye West’s beautiful dark twisted mind. He learns from the last few albums he has created in the past 10 years to create the perfect blend of gospel, hip-hop, and experimental. Not to mention, there are many moments where Kanye is not afraid to get personal and vulnerable. You can really feel how much he cares for his mother and howDonda is a rollercoaster of emotions that come from Kanye West’s beautiful dark twisted mind. He learns from the last few albums he has created in the past 10 years to create the perfect blend of gospel, hip-hop, and experimental. Not to mention, there are many moments where Kanye is not afraid to get personal and vulnerable. You can really feel how much he cares for his mother and how much he misses her. It may be imperfect and messy at times, but that’s what makes it feel human and relatable. 10/10… Expand
  46. HeitorPedro
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Album of the Year
  47. saeedaltahir
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    no words can describe this beautiful masterpiece you need to listen to it at least 4-5 times to fully comprehend the intelligence of ye
  48. Ryarli
    Aug 30, 2021
    1
    There’s a lot to unpack here. Too many songs, terrible people, and way too much Jesus for my personal taste. There’s definitely some promise and interesting sounds - but it’s just not worth sifting through the mud to find gold.
  49. 0dinanwa
    Aug 30, 2021
    1
    So boring and excessively long. He could've trimmed it down to a reasonable amount and he would have gotten an okay project out of it.
  50. 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.
  51. Beniiyiy
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Lindo, apenas o álbum da vida, perceptível como o Kanye deu a alma e um pouco mais para essa linda homenagem a mãe dele
  52. francoe97_
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Kanye West is a great genius, who knows how to make good music even if the critics are dedicated to destroying it, and part of the public seeks to demerit his work, deep down we all know that his productions are ahead of the time and that only time shows that Any work by Ye is made to last over time. They also destroyed Jesus because of the way he acted, and in the end we all know how theKanye West is a great genius, who knows how to make good music even if the critics are dedicated to destroying it, and part of the public seeks to demerit his work, deep down we all know that his productions are ahead of the time and that only time shows that Any work by Ye is made to last over time. They also destroyed Jesus because of the way he acted, and in the end we all know how the story ends ...… Expand
  53. 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
  54. 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
  55. EdwV
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Best rollout of all time, even tho I could live without “tell the vision” and “remote control”
  56. Allanagn
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Álbum buenísimo, vale la pena escucharlo, hay que aprender a separar a el artista de la persona
  57. 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
  58. 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.
  59. hiatlpuplyf
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    come to life is a masterpiece. donda is a beautiful album and you can see different elements of kanye throughout.
  60. rbrasil
    Aug 30, 2021
    0
    This is pure garbage. Taylor did better. I can’t listen to it without feeling sick. Kim Kardashian did well listening this **** with no volume.
  61. 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
  62. SaintPablo32
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Flawless. Only flaws are "tracks" Tell The Vision, and the Pt. 2s. I do not count these tracks since Tell The Vision is an interlude and the Pt. 2s and merely bonus tracks. Other than that this album takes you through many of Kanye's songs with bangers/sad songs. All the features did their thing. And Kanye spits some of his best lyrics in a while and has some of his best singing.
  63. akameoo
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    simplesmente perfeito igual tudo do kanye, amei o som as letras praticamente tudo, só não gostei do feat com o Marilyn Manson
  64. xiasu
    Aug 30, 2021
    0
    noise! Pipeline musicn. It deserves a low score! Can this thing win the championship Maybe the title single result .That was ten years ago
  65. 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
  66. pappagalli
    Aug 30, 2021
    0
    Dull album, just noise going arround controversy. The Weeknd saved this album with "Hurricane".
  67. RillGama23
    Aug 30, 2021
    0
    Podre igual tudo que esse homem faz. Espero que amargue terrivelmente!!!!!!!!!!!!!111
  68. 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
  69. Mwmyrin
    Aug 30, 2021
    5
    "Ye" has yet again not only reinvented himself, but has pushed the world's perspective of modern music yet again. With his immaculate rollout of his 10th studio album he revisits many ideas, feelings and sounds of his past, present, and eventual future. I personally recommend going into this album understanding that the basis of Christianity is popular because it easily encapsulates the"Ye" has yet again not only reinvented himself, but has pushed the world's perspective of modern music yet again. With his immaculate rollout of his 10th studio album he revisits many ideas, feelings and sounds of his past, present, and eventual future. I personally recommend going into this album understanding that the basis of Christianity is popular because it easily encapsulates the human condition itself. The idea of the devil and god can be related to ones inner conscienceness. Kanye has perfectly captured the feelings of shame, passion, hope and glory in his lyrics and his beats. Wether or not you believe in the same God that Kanye does, you can take the music at your own face value… Expand
  70. gabsfidelis
    Aug 30, 2021
    0
    This album is just bad! I wasn’t even able to finish it, like it’s sooooo long.
  71. jamilly333
    Aug 30, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It sucks... unacceptable that there's a man who rapes on the album. kanye is stupid enough on his own, but he invited some more **** friends to destroy the job that wasn't so good… Expand
  72. 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
  73. Marteezus
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Awesome album. Worth the wait. Worth the pain. Very introspective, very relatable. Ye wears his his heart on his sleeve. Great features as well. Ye said this was album of the life, and he is correct. This album represents not only his life, but a lot of other people's lives too. Everyone is going to feel lost and upset sometimes, lose a loved one, have relationship issues, but there isAwesome album. Worth the wait. Worth the pain. Very introspective, very relatable. Ye wears his his heart on his sleeve. Great features as well. Ye said this was album of the life, and he is correct. This album represents not only his life, but a lot of other people's lives too. Everyone is going to feel lost and upset sometimes, lose a loved one, have relationship issues, but there is always light at the end of the tunnel. That is what DONDA is about.… Expand
  74. QuirkyKitty
    Aug 30, 2021
    0
    Not worth the wait. Nothing compared to Kanye’s previous albums. I guess he misses his wife though
  75. JosephJack
    Aug 30, 2021
    0
    El álbum en general es demasiado plano, una mucho relleno de promedio. Aunque partes de los versos son de lo mejor. No se siente como un trabajo de suficiente calidad
  76. Alfonsopersan
    Aug 30, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sh1tnYe should retire and take care of his mental health. Everything he touches perish. It is sad to notice how he has degraded himself to this. The music industry is like this, you should innovate or you’re lost.… Expand
  77. 222angel222
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Album of the year. If you don’t believe me listen to it until you do. Also OFF THE GRID GRID GRID GRID GIRD
  78. JuanCamaney
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Acabo de terminar de escuchar por décimo quinta vez el album, y creo que es momento de sacar puntos de vista y comentarios preliminares de cómo me pareció esta obra, si realmente es lo que tanto esperaban sus seguidores, la crítica y sobre todo, cómo está la producción musical en esta ocasión.

    No hablaré de las colaboraciones, pues enfocarme en ello haría demasiado largo esto, por lo que    Acabo de terminar de escuchar por décimo quinta vez el album, y creo que es momento de sacar puntos de vista y comentarios preliminares de cómo me pareció esta obra, si realmente es lo que tanto esperaban sus seguidores, la crítica y sobre todo, cómo está la producción musical en esta ocasión.

    No hablaré de las colaboraciones, pues enfocarme en ello haría demasiado largo esto, por lo que esa parte se las dejo a su criterio.


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  79. alexhtmll
    Aug 30, 2021
    9
    Take off Tell the Vision and the album would have been a 10/10. Love the whole rollout tbh
  80. jarr0n
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    top 3 kanye.yeezus will always be number 1, followed by dark twisted fantasy
  81. LeandroR
    Aug 30, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Trash! Offensive! … Expand
  82. aaedenn
    Aug 30, 2021
    0
    Marilyn Manson and DaBaby?!? WTF?!? Kanye is the worst embodiment of a human and it's not even worth a listen.
  83. turtelz763
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    This album is great its production is amazing and features are insane. A true masterpiece
  84. mamacit
    Aug 30, 2021
    0
    se for pra lançar album ruim como esse é melhor se aposentar kanye lixowest
  85. Victoriadnnt
    Aug 30, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Deus é pai, não que KW seja grande coisa mas esse trabalho certeza foi o pior de todos, parabéns ótimo pra ouvir no volume zero igual a KK fez.… Expand
  86. MC00
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    You know that something is wrong when a masterpiece like this one is rated 0 while a cringe album like Positions by Ariana Grande is considered a masterpiece.
  87. Thejonaz
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Just the best of all times, i cant describe How good it is, God talk to me thruu kanye… Expand
  88. shangyip
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Album is a combination of JIK, Pablo, with a sprinkle of Yeezus and even old soul sampling. When you have half the industry featured, with those features being at their top respective game, shows you how much work Kanye puts into this album to bring out the best in them. Should be album of the year, whole tracklist is full of replays (except for maybe Pop Smoke tribute + coupleAlbum is a combination of JIK, Pablo, with a sprinkle of Yeezus and even old soul sampling. When you have half the industry featured, with those features being at their top respective game, shows you how much work Kanye puts into this album to bring out the best in them. Should be album of the year, whole tracklist is full of replays (except for maybe Pop Smoke tribute + couple interludes). Production is always insane, with some of Kanye's best bars in a while. For an passionate, lifelong, OG Ye fan since 04 this is easily top 4 for me (which says a lot about his discography), along with Fantasy, Grad, and Pablo. On repeat for rest of the year EASILY… Expand
  89. luizhenrique212
    Aug 30, 2021
    0
    Uma merda assim como tudo o que ele faz! Mto ruim… espero que não lance mais nada
  90. bradybunch987
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    After the lacklustre JIK, this album is a true return to form as the flows are some of West’s most high hitting and the production proves yet again why he is one of the best in the industry.

    Very impressed with how polished this instalment sounds especially compared to his last few projects.

    10/10
  91. Alan248
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    O álbum está impecável, as músicas tem letras incríveis e toda a parte musical está muito boa, ter demorado pra lançar o álbum foi bom pois foi um marketing bem feito, e todo esse tempo que ele usou para fazer o álbum fez com que as músicas ficassem muito bem feitas
  92. Dondadon
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Fantastic album. Don't listen to the trolls and weirdos. This album is awesome man
  93. Kirioto666
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. (Portuguese Critic) Simplesmente um álbum que mudou minha visão sobre a música no geral sendo que o álbum ainda nem está finalizado!
    Top 3 álbuns do kanye, SIMPLESMENTE FODA!!!!    … Expand
  94. AY__
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    this is his best album since the life of pablo. donda is a cohesive masterpiece. the way kanye isn’t afraid to work with other artists regardless of what the world may think is what i respect about him and why he will always continue to grow as an artist. he tends to bring the best out of everyone he works with. the production on here is also amazing but that is a given with kanye westthis is his best album since the life of pablo. donda is a cohesive masterpiece. the way kanye isn’t afraid to work with other artists regardless of what the world may think is what i respect about him and why he will always continue to grow as an artist. he tends to bring the best out of everyone he works with. the production on here is also amazing but that is a given with kanye west albums and even though he has a massive stack of features, they don’t outshine him at all. songs like off the grid, lord i need you and come to life all prove that kanye is still an amazing performer. i loved this album and i respect what kanye did on here.… Expand
  95. Mat0
    Aug 30, 2021
    9
    Another classic album by Kanye, you can tell by the innovation and new sounds as always, almost every song is beautiful (except for Tell The Vision what was that) and overall feels like a very consistent album, i think the order of the songs are a liiitle random but not a big deal, this is not music, is art.
  96. guitfiddler95
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    His best work since The Life of Pablo! He's finally found a perfect balance between Jesus is King and Yeezus. Feels so good to be proud to be a Kanye fan again lol
  97. Pandabear1996
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album feels like the finale of a very good series. If you have been following his listening parties it’s extremely satisfying to listen to this album. It’s iconic. Jay Z is on it, Kid Cudi is on it, and Dr. DONDA West is on it.… Expand
  98. SquancicusPrime
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Best album ever made in the history of the good old earth. No one else could manage to do this
  99. SpartanBlood_17
    Aug 30, 2021
    9
    This album is really good.
    Passionate and makes you cry.
    I reccomend it.
    This album is a 9- (8.75) for me.
  100. Vegathagod
    Aug 30, 2021
    9
    Fire besides jail 2 and tell the vision, other than that no skips, and listening to it 4 times in a row makes the work day go quicker
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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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