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Universal acclaim- based on 1249 Ratings
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JaleelW.Sep 11, 2007Kanye's best and a shoe-in for Album of the Year at the Grammys. R.I.P. 50 Cent. His retirement will spawn a new revolution in rap.
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CesarC.Sep 10, 2007There is clear progression between CD, LR, and Graduation. All of them are very different.
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PeterM.Sep 13, 2007
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LeonASep 17, 2007Can someone please check the NME review! If you read it carefully, its quite obvious the reviewer is listening to a leaked copy of the album. He even talks about Good Night ft. Mos Def for crying out loud! Just terrible. This album is hot stuff though! only bad track is Drunk and Hot girls the rest is CLASSIC!
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RashonW.Sep 22, 2007Not just the greatest rapper of all time but the greatest artist living today. Like Kanye said, if there was a modern day Bible written today he would be the lead character, the narrator and all the acknowledgements would be reserved for Kanye himself. Can anyone stop this man?
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AlexS.Nov 7, 2007The Classic...
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otisc.Oct 3, 2007Great album, its inspirational and moving. Different from everything out right now. A leap forward for Real authentic Hip-Hop Music especially people who don't carry 40 Caliber pistol.....lol
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RoyalC.Sep 11, 2007It's Kanye...exactly what the doctor ordered.
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D.F.Sep 10, 2007Shows a much more mature lyricist and producer in Kanye West. Graduation is his tightest and most consistent album yet. It shows how he can stand alone without much outside help, unlike many artists making music today.
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JubileeW.Sep 11, 2007Kanye doesnt dissapoint. Once more he has produced and written an amazing album. From the in depth lyrics of Big Brother to the ever imaginative and eye opening Flashing Lights, or to the old skool soul of The Glory. Another masterpiece.
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JakeS.Sep 11, 2007Consistent is one thing Kanye's albums have been. He doesn't break the mold with "Graduation". I can't recall many artists who's first 3 records were considered "album of the year" candidates each time one was released. Amazing.
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GeraldH.Sep 12, 2007Kanye is everything hip hop and rap should be all about. He is inventive, creative and breaks new ground. He makes exciting new and interesting material and should be a blueprint for what other rap artists should strive for, as opposed to the ring tone rappers who follow the same tired and over used formulas that went out of style in the late 1990's.
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JesseG.Sep 10, 2007an instant classic
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justinaSep 16, 2007way better then the first album!!! i guess 50 aint supportin his next album, since u wooped his ass!!!
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AnissaB.Sep 21, 2007Kanye is a lyrical genius! I love the way he skillfully plays on words. My fav tracks on Graduation are Big Brother, I Wonder, Bittersweet and Can't Tell Me Nothing. But basically all the tracks are bangers, with the exception of Drunk & Hot Girls, [what were you thinkin Ye & Mos Def??]
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luciamOct 10, 2007Just great and different .His music is in a high level.
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jupioi.Nov 15, 2007Incredible
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LucaA.Sep 11, 2007fantastic
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AlexV.Sep 11, 2007this album is ridiculous every song is at least 4 stars out of 5 flashing lights, stronger, good morning, big brother shit the whole album is straight FIRE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BUY OR DIE
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MarioV.Sep 11, 2007Two Rappers: One represents the Status Quo of hip hop, guns, bitches and bling, and the other represents hip hop in all its glory: what it was at its creative peak and what it hopefully will revert to in the future. Today, both their CD
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ClassicBoyyyeeeSep 11, 2007this album is classic kanye is at the top of his game and he made a great decision cutting back on all the damn skits. the intro, homecoming, big brother, and the glory are all standout tracks.good life is destined to become a smash hit. this is easily the best hip-hop album of the year
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LingSep 11, 2007Great Album, both musically and lyriclly
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[Anonymous]Sep 10, 2007flashing lights is the track of the year!!! if you thought that the singles on this album were good, just wait until you hear the other sutff. this album has absolutely no filler!
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LarryC.Sep 11, 2007It
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SamS.Sep 10, 2007this album is amazing
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ScottS.Sep 10, 2007wow
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BlankSep 10, 2007This is Kanye's best album yet.
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JoshN.Sep 11, 2007Easily Ye's most personal album. Definitely as good, if not better than college dropout or late registration. Shows musical prowess, and shows his intimate sides. Big brother is an amazing track, as is the good life. Check it out
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NateL.Sep 12, 2007Spec-tac-u-laaaaaar
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MatthewS.Sep 10, 2007Another outstanding accomplishment from Kanye! "I Wonder" is my absolute favorite, but I've grown pretty fond of the entire album! If you can get your hands on the bonus track "Good Night" .. well, do so! It's phenomenal, too!
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ScottS.Sep 10, 2007wow
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KyleM.Sep 13, 2007classic if you don't like it you're lying to yourself
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johno.Sep 14, 2007AMAZING.
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ChrisKSep 16, 2007Possibly the best album of the year!
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BradSep 17, 2007Not a huge fan of Kanye West, but come on. This isn't even fair how unbelievably produced it is.
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FaiselSFeb 13, 2008Is one of the best. Attracts many people even those who don't listen to rap.
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SachinD.Apr 29, 2008This was an amazing achievement for Kanye. The sheer variety in the songs makes it one of the most colorful and intriguing albums I've ever had the pleasure of listening to.
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AdamE.Sep 11, 2007This album is amzing and I am not even a big rap fan a must buy for 2007! My favorite songs are Good Morning,Stronger,Good Life,Champion and Can't Tell Me Nothing! Go Get It!
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ThatMusicGuySep 11, 200750 vs. Graduation? hahahaha the real argument is Graduation vs. Neon Bible and Boxer for Album of the Year
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JavierT.Sep 12, 2007Awesome!! Finally real hip hop with true lyrics...Can't beat that!
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MarcusH.Sep 12, 2007i personally love the album kanye is great wayyyy better than 50
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WesT.Sep 12, 2007Artful, soulful, contemplative, funny, and real. The pure sonic craftmanship displayed is sometimes boggling. Best of '07 thus far.
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NielsT.Nov 18, 2007it's only good that Kanye West is the best, and on the other hand then he's also the only real good in rap biz. Everything i am, best son in 2000-2007
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Feb 22, 2012If I were to listen to only five albums for the rest of my life, Kanye West's Graduation would definitely be among the other four. It's just superb. Maybe Barry Bonds isn't as great as the rest, but it's just a small scratch on a maasterfully crafted album. I **** lover this album
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May 8, 2011By far one of Kanye's best albums. And definetely one of my favourites too.
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Oct 23, 2011filled with happy vibes, this is kanye's best work by far. and easily my most favourite album in the industry. theres just one problem, 'stronger' shouldnt of been released as a single.
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Mar 15, 2012His best album to date; unlike Watch the Throne or MBDTF, Kanye simply does what he does best, without sounding overly pompous (and thus, annoying). Still, there is enough **** in here to make a very good Kanye album, but also enough realism that you know he is a real person, not just a stuck-up fool.
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Aug 15, 2016It's the first album from Kanye I've listened to and it remains my favorite. Here's why: the freaking production in the songs is right up my alley, and the way Kanye uses samples is flawless.
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Mar 8, 2016This is probably my favorite Kanye album.I don't know is there an average song on this project because I can't find one.I can't pick my favorite track because I love them all.Production is 5/5,lyrics are great.Best album of 2007 for sure.
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Jan 25, 2021If you're a Kanye fan or rap fan, YOU MUST listen to Graduation. Storic album that changed the entire rap game.
Also it aged very well.
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Aug 15, 2020I really like how he used all these sample. I really it's beautiful. That's where I see beauty in rap music. You can mix so many styles in one and make it look good. However a few people are capable to do that, Kanye is one of them. Go Kanye!!!!
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May 22, 2023Not as great as late registration but a fitting end for the trilogy. Favorite song: Good Night
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Mar 30, 2022awesome awesome awesome awesome awesome awesome awesome awesome awesome awesome
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Sep 25, 2022This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
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Nov 6, 2022perfect album to listen when bored or just chill out 10 /10 also my favourite album from kanye west
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Aug 27, 2023realmente un clasico , sonidos que hasta el dia de hoy parecen nuevos y no es raro viniendo de kanye
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****Sep 11, 2007KanYe on the inside, Murakami on the outside. Who wouldn't like this album?
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DanASep 11, 2007Graduation seems to be very risky. An electronic sound, almost no guest appearances, and no skits. Kanye should be out of his element. But aside from Drunk and Hot Girls, the album is amazing. As good as it is, it's not better than his first two.
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SpreeSep 11, 2007Not as great as his last album, but that's like saying a porsche is not as nice as a ferrarri.
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MusicalJSep 14, 2007
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IsaacL.Feb 19, 2008I can't compare it to his other albums since I don't have them, but I enjoyed it lots and almost all of the tracks - especially Good Morning, Stronger, Can't Tell Me Nothing, Barry Bonds and Big Brother - were great. It doesn't get a 10 because of the inclusion of crap such as Everything I Am and I Wonder - both average tracks which let Graduation down.
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DezDec 19, 2007To ask for him to record an album to top Late Registration is simply not going to happen. With that said, this is a very good album, not his best, however easily on of the best hip hop has had to offer this year.
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RahatS.Sep 11, 2007reinventing music one album at a time
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EmilS.Sep 11, 2007Production solid all the way through. Sometimes the lyrics and delivery of same is clumsy but mostly pretty decent.
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MattS.Sep 12, 2007Nobody pays more attention to production Musically this is by far the best hip hop album out there
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RickyQSep 14, 2007
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SamC.Sep 14, 2007Another brilliant album from the master of hip-hop. Everyone knows his skills as a producer, but I think he's underapreciated as a lyricist.
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DreM.Sep 18, 2007Kanye doesn't disappoint on this album.
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MikeD.Sep 23, 2007Kanye proves he is able to make actual music and not just repetitive commercialized rap-pop, with lyrics that are actually saying something new, rather than the standard cookie cutter hip-hop verbiage, Graduation is full of originality and intelligence musically and lyrically - Thank you Mr. West, the Stevie Wonder of hip hop!!
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EvanT.Aug 31, 2008I am and always will be a rock guy. I listened to West's song 'Homecoming' at a party, and became obsessed with it. I bought the album, and will never look at rap the same way again. Thank you Kanye for revitalizing the genre.
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NickS.Nov 27, 2007One of my favorite albums in a long time really fresh stuff.
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JoshM.Dec 6, 2007Nice...he still has a big mouth though.
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PatD.Sep 10, 2007Sputnikmusic reviews are always a joke. This is easily one of the better albums of the year.
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BrianM.Sep 11, 2007
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EdM.Sep 12, 2007Consistant. The beat for flashing lights is up there with 'what you know' as far as catchiness. Throughout this album it also seems like he's putting forth an aura of personal growth and presence. I enjoyed it a lot.
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KevinM.Sep 12, 2007Kanye shows that he is at the top of his production game. On tracks where he slacks lyrically he makes up for it with beats and vice versa. The feel and the sound of the album is 100% 80's synth with hip hop and I loved every second of it. An amazing album to end the trilogy. My only complaint is he didnt use skits to make it feel more like part of the trilogy.
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AlexL.Sep 13, 2007
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EvinA.Sep 13, 2007Kanye West is the savior of Hip-Hop. Three Times a Charm
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AlexG.Sep 13, 2007I think the new record's good. A lot of good stuff. Wish it had officially included Bittersweet Poetry which is fantastic. But I'd like to respond to Brendan D. that ABBA's pretty perfect, finely crafted pop music. Even great music curmudgeon (and personal hero) Lester Bangs saw that.
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AlexSSep 14, 2007
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RajeshSSep 16, 2007Nice use of diverse samples.
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KevinH.Sep 17, 2007This album is amazing the only drawback that i had was that it is only 13 tracks. I don't understand what some of these critics are talking about when they bash this album. They must have been Kanye haters from the start. Favorite Song: Flashing Lights
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emilywSep 17, 2007
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LbooigeOct 11, 2007Great music all the way through.....to all the people out there that rated this cd 1-5 you don't know hip-hop...just stick to your ringtone raps.
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LamontNov 17, 2007This album isn't a bad one. What sets this set apart is the simplified structure of the songs. While I preferred the ornate production of Late Registration, the production here on Graduation could very well be more focused and cohesive here.
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SaadG.Sep 12, 2007This album is tight. The beats are top notch. And sampling Daft Punk? pure genius
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HynekH.Sep 15, 2007Great album. Cool sound, good guests.
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GeneG.Sep 22, 2007Easily his most musically satisfying and consistent album. Not as wide in scope as his last two, but that only serves to accentuate the qualitiy of the fewer tracks.
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DawoodAApr 15, 2008Not his very best this album did not top late registration or the college dropout but was still worthy of praise.
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Aug 17, 2011This album brings back so many good memories. It's a feel good, memorable rap album unlike any other. KanYe is definently top of the game, and this proves it. classic.
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Dec 3, 2011Technically, Kanye's best album. It fails to take the listener new places however, and without "Can't Tell Me Nothing" the album lacks both his soul-beat style and new found intensity. Overall though, pretty phenomenal album.
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Jun 17, 2021Maybe his best album, if not one of his best albums. This one was a classic. Kanye is a good rapper and a brilliant producer. The sample of P.Y.T. by Michael Jackson was fantastic on Good Life. There’s almost no filler on this album although there are some standout tracks like the aforementioned Good Life, Flashing Lights, Stronger, Can’t Tell Me Nothing, and Barry Bonds featuring Lil Wayne.
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Feb 9, 2011Nearly every song on Graduation is memorable for both its hooks and its overall sound.
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Graduation is neither as bold nor as scattered as "The College Dropout," and it's neither as extroverted nor as sonically rich as "Late Registration." Kanye still makes up for his shortcomings as an MC and lyricist by remaining charmingly clumsy, frequently dealing nonsense through suspect rhyme schemes.
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An impressively creative hip-hop album that will hopefully inspire West's peers to try new sonic avenues.