Donda
by Kanye West
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  1. ThomasZa
    Sep 11, 2023
    1
    his worst work, extremely mid the king of hiphop has fallen i guess. I'm sorry but it doesn't deserve anything
  2. 4rr4nW3th3rh111
    Aug 19, 2023
    8
    Modern Ye at his peak. After a handful of pretty mid releases after The life of Pablo, this album is an overlooked gem in Ye's discography. Production on this album is incredible. Best song on the album is "Junya".
  3. AlejoMadridista
    Aug 12, 2023
    10
    Excelente álbum, lo disfrute de principio a fin, no me aburrió ni la duración, ni los 27 tracks que lo componen, no entiendo las críticas negativas, diría que es un álbum más para los fans de Kanye, que para un oyente ocasional. 10/10
  4. Jhagman
    Aug 3, 2023
    10
    Honestly, I thought it was a great project for Kanye West. The album has a ton of volume, but the many songs on this album don't make it feel like it is too much. There are tons of really good features on this album as well. Kanye put out a solid project here and I am looking forward to Donda 2. Favorite song was "Off The Grid".
  5. Skeledon
    May 22, 2023
    10
    This is about as good as it can get for ye to go to gospel, sure it has its fillers, but i think from all the 27 songs we got some bangers, Moon is still my favorite song of this album. I do feel like the Pt.2's are a bit much otherwise this is a 10/10.
  6. Clutch22
    May 20, 2023
    8
    Pretty ok album. Definitely not his best album, but it still is underrated. Most songs have great production and the feature selections are great. Overall it's a ok album for mr. West, but we got to respect Ye 's effort to make something new and controversial.
  7. swagmaster6969
    Apr 13, 2023
    10
    Kanye West's album Donda is an exceptional piece of artistry that stands out from the rest of his modern music. Themes of his personal life, political views, and new musical influences are all present throughout the album, making it an important and essential addition to modern hip-hop. Kanye West’s album Donda is an impressive display of his creative genius, and it is arguably the bestKanye West's album Donda is an exceptional piece of artistry that stands out from the rest of his modern music. Themes of his personal life, political views, and new musical influences are all present throughout the album, making it an important and essential addition to modern hip-hop. Kanye West’s album Donda is an impressive display of his creative genius, and it is arguably the best album of modern Kanye’s career.

    First, the music on Donda is a diverse blend of genres, featuring elements of hip-hop, soul, and R&B. Kanye’s production is top-notch, and he experiments with different sounds and textures throughout the album. He is able to create a unique soundscape that is both modern and timeless, and the production is one of the album’s standout elements. Additionally, the lyrics on the album are thoughtful and poignant, and Kanye speaks openly about his personal life and his political views. He is able to express his thoughts and feelings in an honest and direct way, and the lyrics provide an insight into Kanye’s life and his beliefs.

    Furthermore, the features on Donda are also impressive. Kanye brings in a variety of talented artists to add to the album, including Travis Scott, Nicki Minaj, Jay-Z, and more. Each guest adds their own unique style to the album, resulting in a dynamic and diverse sound. The features also help to expand the sonic palette of the album, and they provide an interesting contrast to Kanye’s own style.

    Finally, Donda is an important album in Kanye West’s career. It is a reflection of his growth as an artist and a person, and it serves as a testament to his creative genius. The music on the album is powerful and thought-provoking, and it is an essential addition to modern hip-hop. Kanye West’s album Donda is an impressive display of his creative genius, and it is arguably the best album of modern Kanye’s career. It is a powerful and important album that stands out from the rest of his music, and it is a testament to his growth as an artist.    … Expand
  8. VanZizek
    Mar 6, 2023
    6
    I love Kanye and giving him a 6 is painful, very empty in its content, he is no longer the same guy I knew, nor has his evolution made any sense musically speaking. I know you have to separate the art from the artist but with Kanye it's impossible, the parts about his mother are brutal, his Christina part seems lost and I'm sorry but there are 10 unnecessary songs. Overrated album.
  9. captainfall
    Mar 5, 2023
    7
    this album is definitely not one of Ye's best albums its still a fairly decent album with a some good songs on it
    best tracks on it being
    -remote control
    -moon
    -off the grid
    and hurricane
  10. zl0dei
    Mar 3, 2023
    7
    me gustó, más por lo que representa, cuando entiendes lo que quiere expresar en este álbum se hace god.
  11. carti999
    Mar 2, 2023
    10
    First album in a long time that actually made me cry during my first listen. Kanye really knows how to make beautiful music.
  12. Kxxmek
    Jan 29, 2023
    8
    This album is good example of Kanye artistic vision, "On God" is one of greatest things ever made by him, you either love or hate this album. I personally love it.
  13. Blonisco
    Jan 26, 2023
    6
    这专是相当遗憾的一专，从豪华版换曲目来说就看的出Kanye制作时的混乱，很多donda2020时期的弃曲觉得比现版好听的多，当然现版也有很多优秀的曲子如24，BWIS，但是突出的缺点掩盖了优点，就像Yes的地形海。
  14. SideOrderoLemon
    Dec 5, 2022
    5
    Despite the hype leading up to the release of Kanye West's new album, Donda fails to deliver fully, but may surprise with decent beats. The emotional detail falls flat however when compared to Kanye's other albums and leads to a lack luster performance. Off The Grid may be the only song that is consistent throughout the album, but even so just highlights his fall from grace. From the veryDespite the hype leading up to the release of Kanye West's new album, Donda fails to deliver fully, but may surprise with decent beats. The emotional detail falls flat however when compared to Kanye's other albums and leads to a lack luster performance. Off The Grid may be the only song that is consistent throughout the album, but even so just highlights his fall from grace. From the very start, the irritating and repetitive "Donda Donda Donda" may leave a sour taste in your mouth. Though somewhat listenable, Donda does not do justice to Kanye's slowly fading vision.… Expand
  15. Voidtoker
    Dec 2, 2022
    0
    **** this Nazi. Knew he was absolute **** when he interrupted Taylor Swift. IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS MOMENT and for all you dumb ****s to realize who this **** is.
  16. todaywasagooday
    Dec 1, 2022
    0
    Let's be honest guys, this album is **** I didn't like anything about it. Kanye has lost it.
  17. tombradygoat
    Nov 23, 2022
    0
    what the heeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeellll is this **** my expectations were low but holy ****
  18. Penaldothediver
    Nov 16, 2022
    0
    Just doing my part. The faster kanye understands that he has to change the sooner we'll be back at listening good music like old times
  19. TiagoCamellini
    Nov 4, 2022
    10
    Kanye west made the best album of 2021, with the aesthetic referring to divine comedy, portraying hell, purgatory, and paradise, it is an album with very good, and exciting songs.
  20. arostislavna
    Oct 30, 2022
    8
    A very solid gospel rap album, yes there are some weak tracks, and it's a bit silly that it's a clean album for the sake of being an all black cover without a parental advisory logo... but it works.
  21. kriged
    Sep 1, 2021
    8
    This is surely Kanye's top 5 to keep it short it has 27 songs and not all of them are banger but it does has but it works with the album cause the album is so well sequenced. Its getting **** reviews now but its gonna be like 808's heartbreak after like 5 year people are look back and be like "Damn gospel with trap ye was ahead of his time'' this album does require multiple listens toThis is surely Kanye's top 5 to keep it short it has 27 songs and not all of them are banger but it does has but it works with the album cause the album is so well sequenced. Its getting **** reviews now but its gonna be like 808's heartbreak after like 5 year people are look back and be like "Damn gospel with trap ye was ahead of his time'' this album does require multiple listens to fully appreciate it, once you finish don't think about anything just rewind it and it will sound infinitely better.… Expand
  22. BladeLover2049
    Oct 22, 2022
    8
    A great concept worked with creativity, respect and imagination. The problem are that is too long, with themes that really overshadow all. The polemic maybe has made the album be criticed before time.
  23. drakeludin
    Oct 6, 2022
    10
    Anouther masterpiece from kanye west with no skips this is very underrated and is defnuated a 10/10 album
  24. hiphopplatinum
    Oct 2, 2022
    8
    amazing album that actually has soul with amazing production and really future classic songs like Off the grid, hurricane, jail, praise god, believe what I say, moon, heaven, and hell, keep my spirit alive, Jesus lord, new again, pure soul, no child left behind & come to life but it does have misses like tell the vision, Junya, ok ok & remote control
  25. CARIKI
    Sep 24, 2022
    8
    it is good and aged really well...................................................................................................................................
  26. sonofgallifrey
    Jan 11, 2022
    8
    Yes it is a step up from Jesus Is King. But even standing on its own. This is a great album with heavenly production and little filler
  27. AlejandroCalero
    Sep 6, 2022
    0
    Chica aprende a cantar y deja de dar pena con la Kim Kardashian que ya cansas, mejora tus letras de paso que me dan cringe. Nadie sabe como te han nominado a un grammy de album of the year por esta bazofia. Que pereza me das
  28. javierp
    Sep 5, 2022
    9
    In my opinion, Donda is one of Ye's best projects. Maybe the album is a little bit long and he could have put the names of the artists featured in the songs, but the energy poured in it is outstanding. The production and samples are impeccable, something very caracteristic of Kanye, as well as the deep and meaningful lyrics. I also love how honest he is when creating whole concepts for hisIn my opinion, Donda is one of Ye's best projects. Maybe the album is a little bit long and he could have put the names of the artists featured in the songs, but the energy poured in it is outstanding. The production and samples are impeccable, something very caracteristic of Kanye, as well as the deep and meaningful lyrics. I also love how honest he is when creating whole concepts for his artworks. This is how you make an album.… Expand
  29. Joffnatic
    Jun 28, 2022
    8
    This is some of the most interesting music I've listened to in years. Kanye pulls off some of his most intriguing work yet on this LP. Despite some filler tracks here and there, this is a great album, and I truly think this could have been a 10 out of 10 if he removed 4-6 songs on this album. Some of the songs on here almost made me a christian, and I'm pretty sure I had a conversationThis is some of the most interesting music I've listened to in years. Kanye pulls off some of his most intriguing work yet on this LP. Despite some filler tracks here and there, this is a great album, and I truly think this could have been a 10 out of 10 if he removed 4-6 songs on this album. Some of the songs on here almost made me a christian, and I'm pretty sure I had a conversation with God while listening to No Child Left Behind. Come To Life pretty much CHANGED my life, and Jesus Lord made me cry. Amazing album.
    My favorite songs are Jail, Off The Grid, Hurricane, Praise God, Jonah, Ok Ok, 24, Moon, Heaven and Hell, Keep My Spirit Alive, Jesus Lord, New Again, Lord I Need You, Pure Souls, Come to Life and No Child Left Behind.    … Expand
  30. MavisBeacon23
    Jun 28, 2022
    10
    This is a great album. Been listening consistently for almost a year now. Still sounds fresh. Don’t get the hate
  31. garfield7081
    Jun 25, 2022
    6
    still waiting for kanye to make an actual rap album again

    best song: praise god

    worst song: tell the vision
  32. AShinyG1ratina
    Jun 21, 2022
    5
    :trollface:
    In all honesty this album’s pretty good for what it is, albeit like 50 minutes too long.
  33. SourGapes
    Jun 19, 2022
    10
    The album is a mess, but the creative highs he reaches on Donda is the best I've seen from him since MBDTF. Hurricane, Off the Grid, Come to Life, easily are some of the best tracks Kanye has ever contributed to.
  34. Moonnn111
    Jun 18, 2022
    8
    One Of the most artistics rollouts i ever seen in my whole life,one of the bests or the best kanye album
  35. Zackd641
    May 29, 2022
    9
    Good album. Similar to TLOP in the mixture of Kanye’s spiritual religious message and certified bangers. I would recommend listening without the “part 2” songs though just to cut down the 2 hour listening time to a more reasonable 1:20. My pick for 2021 Album of the Year. Lots of casual fans and drake fans are gonna say this album is bad but any real Kanye fan tells you it’s right up thereGood album. Similar to TLOP in the mixture of Kanye’s spiritual religious message and certified bangers. I would recommend listening without the “part 2” songs though just to cut down the 2 hour listening time to a more reasonable 1:20. My pick for 2021 Album of the Year. Lots of casual fans and drake fans are gonna say this album is bad but any real Kanye fan tells you it’s right up there with the rest of his music.… Expand
  36. WarudoDZ
    May 18, 2022
    6
    Good Album , greatest tracks but to long (27 song) he did remove the part2 , Tell the vision et junya and this is a great 8 but now is is a 7
  37. jake47jake
    May 17, 2022
    6
    i got very excited for this one. this disappointed me greatly. i still think it is good but heavily flawed. only a few songs are memorable in this 27 track project. that is a problem. despite that the production is top tier.

    Favourite songs- jail, off the grid, hurricane, moon
  38. FuocoVFL
    May 16, 2022
    10
    One of my favourite Kanye album, all the songs are amazing INCLUDING DONDA CHANT THANK YOU.
  39. meeep
    May 14, 2022
    8
    This is probably Kanye's bets album since TLOP (excluding KIDS SEE GHOSTS).
    Besides the fact that this album is a huge mess, I really enjoyed it. There are a lot of great tracks. It's a perfect mix between gospel music and rap music.
  40. TJby34
    May 5, 2022
    8
    In my opinion, it's underappreciated. Kanye spreads his wings and combines a million sounds in a way that doesn't feel messy or unfocused most of the time. A brilliant line up of features and solid Kanye performances, I think it's his best solo project since Yeezus.
  41. AndreBorba
    Apr 24, 2022
    10
    I don't care about what people say about this, i don't care about Ye's previous records. That album is so important to me, and now when i'm really depressed, some of the songs that always helps me are on this album. Come to Life my favourite one. Album for my life. Thanks Ye.
  42. MonkeMan
    Apr 6, 2022
    7
    Rollout was cool albums fine but to many songs. Some good songs like hurricane, come to life, moon. Others are kinda forgettable and boring. But at least it’s not Jesus is king
  43. themusicreview
    Apr 6, 2022
    6
    Donda is an insanely good output of consistent and awe inspiring music created from a man who has had some missteps in his recent production. The 27 tracks and more have proven to be an unrelenting force of gospel, psychedlic, trap and drill music bound in a historically long and marathon like slog which actually feels shorter than it really is.

    Donda is poetic and it feels like the    Donda is an insanely good output of consistent and awe inspiring music created from a man who has had some missteps in his recent production. The 27 tracks and more have proven to be an unrelenting force of gospel, psychedlic, trap and drill music bound in a historically long and marathon like slog which actually feels shorter than it really is.

    Donda is poetic and it feels like the magnum opus of a man who's had an up and down career path. There's flight and trajectory in songs like Moon, Off The Grid, Praise God, Jail, Come To Life, Junya, God Breathed and 24 where levitation and gravitation toward the Higher Self and Higher God comes to full fruition. It is a spiritual discovery and the climax of a man who is still searching for Jesus or God or anything that he comes close to.

    I believe Donda is an album that will age like fine wine, its sounds being so futuristic and minimal, the hollow sounds and landscape of solar like territory does well in a radio scene of repetitive hype rap or dull hooks. This is more than refreshing, it's an album of power and a stance against devilish material and also a moralistic choice to create art which stands in faith and strength despite public judgment. I come to full admiration for an artist who is able to create songs which compel light in times of personal struggle and his divorce comes to full investigation here as songs also reflect his recovering mental health.

    I hope Kanye improves on his editing and makes his album more tight to create a personal experience. It is outlandish and sometimes does feel too long with the part 2's. However this still earns a 10/10 because the highs do hit high. Moon is his best record in 5 years and Off The Grid is his entry into drill which Kanye has him rapping for his life like he's off his laziness. It is his best record since My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy and critics have failed to realise the depth and spiritual recovery uncovered in this jewel. It is healthy Kanye, a sane Kanye and a Kanye seeking repentance and change, if they can't accept that then it means they're just bitter against an antagonistic image of Kanye portrayed by media.

    You must be able to separate art from the artist and Donda has sounds which will prove in five years to be like the Christian Yeezus, wait and see. Incredible stuff, solid sounds and a incredible list of young features hungry, energizing a focused Kanye to become the soldier he once was. Prayers up for sure, Donda is a gem.    … Expand
  44. narolo
    Mar 30, 2022
    7
    goodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgood
  45. Toasttt
    Mar 26, 2022
    4
    meh .
  46. Cool8tReviews
    Mar 25, 2022
    7
    Solid album all around. OFC when the intro pops up on a drive or shuffle its annoying af. However there are still many tracks i come back too. The Highs may not be as great as some of Kanye's previous materiial however it is a highly consistent album that is enjoyable to listen to. Furthermore, all the features kill it even The Weeknd who I am personally not a big fan of normally.
  47. KanyeGOD19
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    This is For Donda West This is For Donda West This is For Donda West This is For Donda West This is For Donda West This is For Donda West
  48. pablovj
    Mar 19, 2022
    0
    Es malísimo no hay por donde cogerlo . Producción y letras pésimas . Escucharlo es una pérdida de tiempo
  49. KaijuuU
    Aug 30, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Creo que es Justo un refrescante regreso para Kanye, no es un trabajo anticuado y en ciertos aspectos se siente innovador… Expand
  50. MetacriticOnur
    Mar 5, 2022
    8
    excellent
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    possessing outstanding quality or superior merit; remarkably good.
  51. bryanmalasig
    Sep 1, 2021
    0
    This is just a bit rubbish in all honesty. i could accept this drivell if it revolutionised music in any way shape or form. Unfortunatley this ablum, though quirky, is no revolution 9. it's just a lazy cash grab that only fails to enforce the edgy character that kanye trys to push
  52. CordRafael
    Feb 17, 2022
    10
    genial.genial.genial.genial.genial.genial.genial.genial.genial.genial.genial.genial.
  53. Jrob27
    Feb 3, 2022
    9
    People dog on this album way too much. There are a variety of songs and while it takes a gospel like approach it is very scuttle and doesn’t interrupt the music flow. Album is sequenced beautifully. Top songs include everything but Donda Chant and tell the vision. Part 2s are mid but rest of the album is a masterpiece
  54. PatchWurk777
    Jan 22, 2022
    8
    After a relisten, I do need to praise this album on so many aspects. The vibe of the album had me floating at every turn. It's a beautiful and transcendent experience. The mixing, as usual, is perfect. Lyrics are meaningful, which especially apparent in Come to Life. Is it a great album? **** no, but it is a good album that improves upon Jesus is King in every single aspect. Is it theAfter a relisten, I do need to praise this album on so many aspects. The vibe of the album had me floating at every turn. It's a beautiful and transcendent experience. The mixing, as usual, is perfect. Lyrics are meaningful, which especially apparent in Come to Life. Is it a great album? **** no, but it is a good album that improves upon Jesus is King in every single aspect. Is it the experimental opus it was hyped up to be? Nope, that still goes to Life of Pablo. Maybe Donda 2: Electric Boogaloo will be better.… Expand
  55. Fuerstenberg
    Jan 20, 2022
    6
    A 108 minute roller coaster ride with a chaotic mix of good hip hop beats, gospel choirs and church organs. Kanye processes a lot and opens up like never before. Traded as album of the year before its release, "Donda" is almost forgettable after 5 months of listening.

    The bottom line is that Kanye's tenth album has its highlights, but only a few of the 27 songs really convinced me. And    A 108 minute roller coaster ride with a chaotic mix of good hip hop beats, gospel choirs and church organs. Kanye processes a lot and opens up like never before. Traded as album of the year before its release, "Donda" is almost forgettable after 5 months of listening.

    The bottom line is that Kanye's tenth album has its highlights, but only a few of the 27 songs really convinced me. And even the impressive feature guest list doesn't lead to a better rating than 6 out of 10.

    My favorites:
    "Off the Grid"
    "Hurricane"
    "Jail"
    "Jonah"
    "Moon"

    ~ Fürstenberg
    January 20, 2022    … Expand
  56. Buay
    Jan 16, 2022
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. kanye threads the thin line of no profanity in rap, execution was emeculate and had a tad bit flaws but it's depiction of a mother being the dedication is what leads to it's predictable lack luster still he the goat… Expand
  57. FruitPolo
    Jan 12, 2022
    9
    Amazing album with heavy feature list. Has only gotten better with more listens.
  58. ISETAEME
    Jan 10, 2022
    8
    Este álbum es un desastre, sobran algunas canciones y es bastante largo.
    Sin embargo, si le doy una nota de 8 es por todo el resto del álbum. Un álbum que habla y va dedicado a su madre. Emocionalmente este álbum es precioso. Es una pena que se le tire odio hacía este álbum debido a algunos artistas y debido a Kanye, pese a que el haya cambiado estos últimos años.
  59. DrakeisTrash
    Jan 8, 2022
    10
    great album, the only reason it has a bad rating is because of all the drake fans who love kissing boys
  60. bebeAstengo
    Jan 3, 2022
    8
    Severely over hated.
    When I first listened to Donda I thought of it as a 4/10 album, but it grew on me so much, there are many gorgeous tracks (24, hurricane, come to life, pure souls, Keep my spirit alive, Moon, Believe What I say, Jonah, Jail) along with some hard bangers (Off the Grid, Jail, Heaven and Hell, New Again, God Breathed). This album makes me feel things man, and Come To    Severely over hated.
    When I first listened to Donda I thought of it as a 4/10 album, but it grew on me so much, there are many gorgeous tracks (24, hurricane, come to life, pure souls, Keep my spirit alive, Moon, Believe What I say, Jonah, Jail) along with some hard bangers (Off the Grid, Jail, Heaven and Hell, New Again, God Breathed). This album makes me feel things man, and Come To Life is one of the most emotional Ye songs there is out there.

    Some songs could have been left out, Tell The Vision and Remote control are some of the worst Ye tracks hes ever released imo. The pt2 bonus tracks don't really bring much to the table but they shouldn't be considered part of the standard tracklist. I also wished we got a bit more focus on Ye in some tracks, mainly in the second half his presence on some tracks is pretty minimal, giving most time to the featured artists. Since this is a tribute to Donda I would have expected less features, but Donda is absolutely filled to the brim with guests. This is a small issue however since the guests do bring in quality music

    Overall a great album with many highs and a few lows.    … Expand
  61. Wanesta
    Dec 28, 2021
    10
    There are multiple reasons why Donda should be considered a modern masterpiece. First off, Kanye bears his soul completely and shares his most vulnerable side yet to the harsh public. Following My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy's footsteps, it seems that every time Kanye West faces an extremely difficult time in his life (his highly-publicized divorce after 6 years with Kim Kardashian,There are multiple reasons why Donda should be considered a modern masterpiece. First off, Kanye bears his soul completely and shares his most vulnerable side yet to the harsh public. Following My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy's footsteps, it seems that every time Kanye West faces an extremely difficult time in his life (his highly-publicized divorce after 6 years with Kim Kardashian, recent political disturbing revelations, an everlasting feud with Drake, etc.), he hides for a few months under a rock and comes out with a record to not only change the shift of rap but the music industry as a whole. This time, he's grieving the devastating death of his mother that still stings to this day after nearly a decade. Secondly, in true Kanye fashion, the rapper brings a near-perfect list of collaborators from the hypnotic Abel Tesfaye to the controversial Marilyn Manson, also with a surreal cameo of Kanye longtime friend and best man, Jay-Z. From the very first calling of Ye's mother to the last seconds of "No Child Left Behind", we can hear an astonishing variety of sounds and verses brought by many different stars. Finally, Kanye's creative mind and undeniable faith build a breathtaking world for us to explore every listen. It's therapeutic, metaphoric, and reflective. An important slept-on classic that will receive recognition years later.… Expand
  62. sodovich
    Dec 25, 2021
    6
    The max I can give is a 6. It has some good songs like "Hurricane" (best track) and "Moon", but overall lacks personality and the Kanye West that we are used to.
  63. F4lC0N_
    Dec 24, 2021
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Its a good album but its not complete. And in my opinion Kanye have other better albums… Expand
  64. clem666
    Dec 24, 2021
    5
    Wow. Hard to rate since 'Donda' is to me literally Ye's both worst and probably best material.

    What I found underwhelming was the overall repetitiveness of songs, especially 'Jail', the unlistenable 'Donda Chant', 'God Breathed', 'Ok Ok', 'Junya', the end of '24' and the awful and umpteenth version of 'Tell the Vision' trying to revive the guts of late Pop Smoke. Add this to the four    Wow. Hard to rate since 'Donda' is to me literally Ye's both worst and probably best material.

    What I found underwhelming was the overall repetitiveness of songs, especially 'Jail', the unlistenable 'Donda Chant', 'God Breathed', 'Ok Ok', 'Junya', the end of '24' and the awful and umpteenth version of 'Tell the Vision' trying to revive the guts of late Pop Smoke. Add this to the four 'part 2' tracks and you get an album based on very similar beats and compositions. Ye had the quite bright idea to invoke numerous fellow artists and friends on this record. However there are many tracks in which he seems to be invited on rather than be the obvious primary artist. In this case it is hard to love this material since Ye appears to be only one of its component. I mean, I'm not far from hating Playboi Carti and he's featured twice (or even three times counting 'Junya part 2'). He took way too much space in my opinion for me to really enjoy some of the consistent parts of 'Donda'.

    However I can't deny the fact that some artists did embellish the experience. Jay Electronica is fantastic on 'Jesus Lord', Kid Cudi is great on 'Moon' as Travis Scott and Baby Keem are more than welcome on 'Praise God'. Each artist delivered an interesting piece of oneself in order to craft and contribute to Ye's massive project.

    On his side, Ye gathered a surprising amount of producers. But he still got us confused with all these release dates, the terrible communication surrounding 'Donda' and all the drama. Ye's punchlines vary between awesome and totally dull (just remember the notable 'Dustin he a Hoffman'). Anyway, I'm glad this album came out, because I really doubted it would. Still a messy, uneven and chaotic release. In conclusion I love the tracks I originally liked and I hate songs I simply disliked at first listen. 'Donda Deluxe', even if it brought some great tracks, got us more confused than possible.    … Expand
  65. lessssgoo
    Dec 23, 2021
    7
    it's very cinematic, even 15 minutes in it still feels like an intro to this album. Features are amazing, maybe even too good sometimes they just steal the show but Kanye is still the clear "director" and presented in every song. The quality is incredible songs like off the grid couldn't get more clean. But there is a big amount of filler, and it feels a bit empty sometimes.
  66. AndreyCosta
    Dec 22, 2021
    8
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  67. ihavegoodtaste
    Dec 10, 2021
    9
    Including the deluxe this album is legitimately a masterpiece. Most songs are near perfect, save for a couple here and there, which is why I gave it a 9. It incorporates all sorts of different hip hop genres from trap to drill, melodic and gospel. The production is extremely contemporary and unique and there are some insane vocals and lyrics throughout the track. 9/10.
  68. MESSA21
    Dec 3, 2021
    6
    While this album has some good and even great tracks, West made it way too bloated to keep my attention through out the record. Tracks like Off the Grid, Jesus Lord, Moon, Jail, Praise God is what I wish Jesus is King was like. But tracks like Tell the Vision and all the Part 2's just seem like a waste of time. I enjoyed it but I'm not gonna sit down and this 2+ Hour album likely ever again
  69. ztrk06
    Nov 28, 2021
    8
    Donda is not just an album, it is an experience. As someone who recently lost someone, it is an art piece I can totally relate to. I understand what Kanye has been through with his late mother's death and I like how he relieves his and my pains by talking about it.

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

    The storytelling on the album is great, even though there are some tracks I don't like at all the album is overall great. It is not as great as Dark Fantasy or TLOP but Kanye didn't surprise me with this.    … Expand
  70. tristantristan
    Nov 26, 2021
    10
    Solid 9/10 all the hate is not justified. If this was made by anyone else than kanye you would all praise it.
  71. Minni
    Nov 26, 2021
    0
    Worst album. Poor beats, poor music, poor voice & poor lyrics. Had high expectation because of his earlier good work. He. Should retire from industry.
  72. maelton
    Nov 23, 2021
    6
    I understand it's art and all, but honestly the album itself was kind of boring to me
  73. zFr3stig
    Nov 21, 2021
    9
    Un altro capolavoro di Kanye.
    Spesso messo a paragone con Certified Lover Boy, ma Donda è nettamente meglio.
  74. JoePapaReviews
    Nov 21, 2021
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Don't expect it to be rap because it really ain't it's gospel music at most. There are tracks which were great from the start like Jail and Off The Grid (Praise God is good but quite annoying) and then the awful tracks like Tell The Vision which was unfinished and still is poorly made and should've been cut from the original release. The deluxe version was alright but ordered different. Life Of The Party was phenomenal but should've been on the original release.… Expand
  75. ovomelo
    Nov 18, 2021
    8
    I liked the rollout, but i felt like the album was too long and filled with songs that could've been taken off. But I loved it, it sounds like a combination of his past albums rolled up into one.
  76. styddles
    Nov 15, 2021
    0
    is there really someone who considers this to be good? I'd rather hear fart sounds than this.
  77. shxnen
    Nov 15, 2021
    9
    A great album, with great lyrics and great instrumentals, ahead of its time, with a very special theme for the author
  78. nicoxg
    Nov 15, 2021
    0
    No creo que Donde de Kanye West sea un mal album,tampoco es de los mejores,pero me gusta el estilo y la historia del album.
  79. Dress
    Nov 14, 2021
    10
    Obra maestra incomprendida y solo le tiran porque salió dababy y Marilyn manson en el álbum.
  80. Ethie
    Aug 31, 2021
    8
    This album reminds me of 'JESUS IS KING' and 'Ye' and i love it. Production on this album is top notch as well as having plenty strong melodies. Highlights in this album are definitely Jail (either one they're both solid), Hurricane and Jesus Lord. The lyrics might not be Kanye's best but the storytelling is compelling to say the least. Solid 7.5
  81. gabylovestaytay
    Nov 13, 2021
    4
    Kinda like going to church but do it an album... okayyy. god bless america,
  82. hieubqt1711
    Nov 13, 2021
    0
    So boring and excessively long. Donda leaves a sour taste that no number of good beats, gospel choirs, or church organs will cleanse. Zero stars.
  83. JakobJuul
    Nov 13, 2021
    9
    Amazingly well crafted. Only critique is that some parts may be a little unnecessary.
  84. junlim954
    Nov 12, 2021
    7
    This is a little harder of an album to rank because of the standard that we hold Kanye to. I want to be completely objective as possible and not pin this against any of his other works when deciding the score, so I'm giving it a 7.

    I think what most disappointed me about this album is how easy it would have been to make it better. 27 tracks is an incredibly bloated album by any standard    This is a little harder of an album to rank because of the standard that we hold Kanye to. I want to be completely objective as possible and not pin this against any of his other works when deciding the score, so I'm giving it a 7.

    I think what most disappointed me about this album is how easy it would have been to make it better. 27 tracks is an incredibly bloated album by any standard of a rap album. Maybe cutting a handful of tracks off of the album would have given it a more polished feel. I see the direction he was trying to go in, but it's a little harder to recognize it when the track list feels a little all over the place.

    Moving away from the criticism, I still think Kanye delivers like always. Without looking for depth, this is an incredibly catchy album. Songs like Off the Grid and Junya will have you reaching to turn on the speaker, while the other songs are a little slower but beautiful in their chord progression and overall message like Jesus Lord and Moon.

    The best way I can describe this album is having high highs that are almost equally matched by bloated mediocrity at times. I expected a lot more from an album that Kanye dedicated to his late mother, but maybe this is an unfair criticism. Either way, it was a good album by rap standards. Well below average by Kanye standards.    … Expand
  85. stevencd
    Nov 12, 2021
    0
    A complete disaster, it's a horrible album. Just a little proof that he is the most overrated artist of this decade.
  86. ngxpsn
    Nov 12, 2021
    0
    very bad, listeners get bored and don't want to listen to it again, the album is one color and nothing special
  87. alexlbert
    Nov 12, 2021
    0
    Péssimo, simplesmente um álbum que você se arrepende de dar play! Decepcionante.
  88. joe_m6
    Nov 11, 2021
    3
    I wouldn't call myself a fan but I **** with Life of Pablo so I gave Donda a chance. Listening to it wasn't a bad experience, I just felt like moving on from it about halfway in. Jail pt. 2 was the only post-Moon song that didn't feel repetitive or churchy. I felt like he was compensating for all the features by adding in all the outtakes from his previous LP. don't get me wrong, theI wouldn't call myself a fan but I **** with Life of Pablo so I gave Donda a chance. Listening to it wasn't a bad experience, I just felt like moving on from it about halfway in. Jail pt. 2 was the only post-Moon song that didn't feel repetitive or churchy. I felt like he was compensating for all the features by adding in all the outtakes from his previous LP. don't get me wrong, the features were all good (none of them like Monster-level iconic but still memorable), but it was weird to not see any credits for such a feature-heavy album… Expand
  89. AnthD13
    Nov 4, 2021
    8
    Kanye returns to form with DONDA. Minimalist but very creative. Production always amazing, Kanye brought out the best in the features.

    update November 4
    its gotten better after original listen. As per every Kanye Album
  90. A-Z
    Nov 4, 2021
    7
    This is a difficult case. The first half of the album is a straight 9/10. Off the Grid, Jail, Hurricane and Moon are fantastic songs. Praise god and 24 have a different vibe to them, but it works. Then comes the second half, which has some flops, like Tell the vision and all of the pt. 2 tracks except Jail pt. 2. If he had cut some songs, I would have liked it more. Still very solid andThis is a difficult case. The first half of the album is a straight 9/10. Off the Grid, Jail, Hurricane and Moon are fantastic songs. Praise god and 24 have a different vibe to them, but it works. Then comes the second half, which has some flops, like Tell the vision and all of the pt. 2 tracks except Jail pt. 2. If he had cut some songs, I would have liked it more. Still very solid and better than Jesus is King in my opinion.… Expand
  91. aftergiowhore
    Nov 4, 2021
    6
    Though I'd call the album 'mid' for Kanye's standards but it very much does have some songs which you could consider to be career highlights.
  92. VBSBazooka
    Nov 3, 2021
    7
    This albums definitely has its moments of being one of the greatest albums of all time, but this thing is so bloated. There are so many songs on this and it is so long. Normally to really get the feel for an album, I'd listen to it once or twice, but this not only took me multiple sessions to listen through once, but it did as well for my friends. If I was only analyzing the best tracks,This albums definitely has its moments of being one of the greatest albums of all time, but this thing is so bloated. There are so many songs on this and it is so long. Normally to really get the feel for an album, I'd listen to it once or twice, but this not only took me multiple sessions to listen through once, but it did as well for my friends. If I was only analyzing the best tracks, this would probably be a 9 or a 10, but instead I have to analyze every single song. DO NOT GET ME WRONG, THIS IS A GREAT ALBUM. I RECCOMEND IT. Maybe just find a playlist of the best songs though.

    Favorite Songs: I can't even remember
    Least Favorite Songs: Can't remember    … Expand
  93. Fanuch
    Nov 1, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Foda! Pra caralho kanye vc é incrível quem votou menos que 10 é burro!!!!!!… Expand
  94. Lavecchia
    Nov 1, 2021
    10
    Kanye west is a musical genius, the greatest composer of all time. This album was a masterpiece front to back and anyone that disagrees loves heart disease and hates old people(Rip Donda)
  95. MusicFanLol7
    Oct 31, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is great and is mostly consistent track by track. Donda Chant is just "Donda" being repeated but it does have a nice meaning. Jail is a solid way to start the album with a very catchy chorus along with an unexpected and solid Jay-Z feature. God Breathed is a song I absolutely love. The build up to a huge beat drop with Kanye constantly saying "I know God Breathed on this" and then it goes to a completely different direction. Honestly, the beat not dropping is what made the track much better. Off The Grid is pure fire. The Carti feature was decent but Fivio is the one that stands out. The switch up to the drill beat was smooth and hearing Kanye on a drill beat was great. Hurricane was also great with The Weeknd murdering the track, and a decent Lil Baby feature. Praise God was also pretty good as well. Travis, Kanye, and Donda trading bars just gives me goosebumps. As for Baby Keem, his rapping was good but the baby voice is atrocious. Jonah was not a bad track either. Durk and Vory were fine on the track and the storytelling was good. Ok Ok surprisingly had a good Lil Yachty feature, along with Kanye throwing obvious shots at Drake. Fivio was meh on this track compared to Off The Grid. Overall the track was decent. Junya simply undelivered. Kanye was just meh and Carti was just passable. Believe What I Say was a real highlight here. The hook was great and we need Kanye to make more songs like this. 24 was another beautiful song that gave me goosebumps. Remote Control was meh. The hook is what saves this song. Moon was a beautiful song with a great hook from Don Toliver, and a beautiful verse from Cudi. Heaven and Hell was alright. Nothing too special but not bad. Donda is pretty much just an interlude with a speech from Donda. Keep My Spirit Alive was a great song with Griselda making a good appearance. Jesus Lord is another fantastic track with Kanye and Jay Electronica killing it. Very personal and sincere verses with another beautiful hook. New Again is pretty solid and it does have Chris Brown (-_-) but the track itself is good. I don't even need to explain why Tell The Vision is trash do I? Lord I Need You is a good track which is obviously about Kim Kardashian. The song itself sounds solid but the lyrical content is pretty good (other than the Taco Bell and KFC line, lol.) Pure Souls has a good verse and hook from Roddy Ricch, and and Shenseea kills it with the beautiful outro. My one issue is that Kanye is absolutely nothing here compared to these two. Kanye's part seemed too rushed with him constantly repeating his lines. Come To Life is the best song I've honestly heard in 2021. Wow, how beautiful. Super emotional along with the piano which just works. No Child Left Behind is a good way to close the album out. Another beautiful and enjoyable song. The part 2's are not needed, especially Jail part 2. Junya part 2 is better than the original and the other 2 are just alright.

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

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

    Least Favourites: Junya, Remote Control, Tell The Vision    … Expand
  96. DequanJdfh
    Oct 31, 2021
    0
    Even worse than the boring, preachy Jesus album. Kanye doesn’t know how to make good music anymore. I don’t know what happened to him. He fell off and will never recover
  97. Butt69
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    I love it. The only thing I didn't like is jail pt.2 and Jesus is lord pt.2 I think the album should have ended after no child left behind. But still love it.
  98. Segundoleo26
    Oct 23, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Básico genérico repetitivo una basura que se siente reciclada muy malo debería retirarse de la música… Expand
  99. CHeiler
    Oct 22, 2021
    8
    I’m sorry, but the critic and audience score is WAY too low. The album was a bit of a let down and had flaws but it still was at least 75-85. I think people judged it too quickly and I think it will age well like all his albums.
  100. NotShared
    Oct 22, 2021
    0
    Don’t beg for reviews on Reddit just because you suck. Album is **** you are a joke, your haircut sucks and so does your style.
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  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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