Graduation
by Kanye West
User Score
8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 1249 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1,109 out of 1249
  2. Mixed: 42 out of 1249
  3. Negative: 98 out of 1249

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  1. JesseG.
    Sep 10, 2007
    10
    an instant classic
  2. CesarC.
    Sep 10, 2007
    10
    There is clear progression between CD, LR, and Graduation. All of them are very different.
  3. PatD.
    Sep 10, 2007
    9
    Sputnikmusic reviews are always a joke. This is easily one of the better albums of the year.
  4. Blank
    Sep 10, 2007
    10
    This is Kanye's best album yet.
  5. ScottS.
    Sep 10, 2007
    10
    wow
  6. ChrisW.
    Sep 10, 2007
    0
    If he would only stick to producing... Sorry Kanye, but you can't rap! You're disgracing the Hip-Hop Community with this garbage.
  7. SamS.
    Sep 10, 2007
    10
    this album is amazing
  8. [Anonymous]
    Sep 10, 2007
    10
    flashing 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!
  9. D.F.
    Sep 10, 2007
    10
    Shows 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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#91 Best Album of 2007
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#8 Most Discussed Album of 2007
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#6 Most Shared Album of 2007

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Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 32 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 32
  3. Negative: 0 out of 32
  1. The New York Times
    Feb 9, 2011
    70
    Nearly every song on Graduation is memorable for both its hooks and its overall sound.
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  2. AllMusic
    80
    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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  3. Billboard
    80
    An impressively creative hip-hop album that will hopefully inspire West's peers to try new sonic avenues.
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