Kids See Ghosts
by Kids See Ghosts
  • Record Label: G.O.O.D.
  • Release Date: Jun 8, 2018
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  1. ChrisMiller35
    Jun 12, 2018
    10
    Imagine if Ghost Town Part 1 was left on this record? It was be the best album since Frank Ocean's - Blonde.
  2. gustave154
    Jun 9, 2018
    10
    Kid Cudi and Kanye West just proved that they are truly on of hip hop's best duo. Every track is a must listen and the album delivers in all levels. Best Album of The Year.
  3. supalaser
    Jun 12, 2018
    10
    I was unsure what to expect going into this album considering Kid Cudi's latest work. While I was a huge fan of Kid Cudi in 2010 but since WZRD it has been a downward spiral. Kanye on the other hand has always delivered consistently great work and knows how to get the best out of a lot of artists especially Cudi (ex: Father Stretch my hands pt. 1 hook). The thing is Kanye and Cudi comeI was unsure what to expect going into this album considering Kid Cudi's latest work. While I was a huge fan of Kid Cudi in 2010 but since WZRD it has been a downward spiral. Kanye on the other hand has always delivered consistently great work and knows how to get the best out of a lot of artists especially Cudi (ex: Father Stretch my hands pt. 1 hook). The thing is Kanye and Cudi come together perfectly on every song here and despite it's short run time there is no shortage of incredible music, well thought out lyrics and different musical styles. One fear I had was that the ideas of the album wouldn't be fleshed out, but Daytona, Ye and Kids See Ghosts to their credit all get across big ideas in short run times.

    I think to many people this will feel like a Kid Cudi album featuring Kanye, and while I disagree I understand the sentiment. The reason I think this is truly a group album is the joint production, the joint vision, and Kanye's incredible verses. I am not sure who produced a majority of the album but Kanye's influence can definitely be felt.

    On the opening track Cudi's signature vocals ring and Pusha T delivers a monster verse. But the real stand out was Kanye's random gun sounds. At first I thought this was the worst thing since poop and scoop but it really fits the theme of the album as well as the energy of the song. After this craziness finally comes to end and you think the song is over, you hear him yell out in almost pure anger "Where's the chorus." And the energy of the song is suddenly back again. For such a short song it does a lot.

    The next song is fire. While probably my least favorite song on the album it's definitely still great. Kanye and Kid Cudi deliver really short but painful verses that are magnified by Kid Cudi's amazing hook. It's then followed up a beautiful outro guitar that might be the best moment on the whole album.

    4th dimension is probably my favorite song off of this album. Backed by an amazing sample that is unmistakabley the work of Kanye. It's the last painful song on the album and also the last short song (which is notable considering the ending sample). Kanye delivers an insane verse about sex which to many may seem out of place but Kanye fan's understand that he has been battleing with a sex and porn addiction for years. He has talked about it on MBDTF, Yeezus, Pable and Ye. So it makes sense in an album about their mental health issues he would bring up this addiction. Kid Cudi's verse is intro'd with these ghost noises which feels so MOTM2 (Man on the moon 2) and the verse itself feels like a throwback to 2010 as well.

    On Free you get a call out to ghost town off of Ye. Both songs obviously address the feelings of being free and my interpretation is that the knowledge of themselves they have gained through introspection on the first 3 track is what's giving them this feeling. While lyrically simple this track is still incredible.

    Reborn is the longest song on the album and for good reason. Intro'd by the signature kid cudi moans it leads right into the hook delivered by Kid Cudi. Straight forward and simple, it flows with the beat perfectly and is the catchiest hook on the album. Kanye delivers another great verse with his best flow so far on the album. I love the lines about wanting all the pain and the idea of flipping this into his amazing art. Kid Cudi delivers a solid verse as well and the outro is fairly lengthy but beautiful and relaxing the whole way out.

    Kids See ghosts features a great beat and is a change of pace from the slower reborn. The hook is amazing. Kanye gives a lengthy verse with maybe his best flow since MBDTF. Mos Def's verse/poem at the end really closes out and this feels like it could be the end of the story.
    But we are given one final track.

    Cudi montage starts out with this awesome guitar that I couldn't place myself but is apparently a sample from Kurt Cobain. Of note it's a post humous track and maybe the usage itself is alluding to what can happen when mental health isn't taken seriously. Kid Cudi and Kanye's verses both talked about cycles fears and pains they are trapped in (though Kanye's may not be himself directly affected). The hook is extremely simple being just some moans and "STAY STRONG" echo'd but it's really powerful considering the last line in Kid Cudi's verse, and Kanye's addition the hook in the latter half "God, shine your light (love) on me. Save me please."

    This album is phenomenal start to finish. Each song feels like a different musical style but every single song and style is executed well. I did not expect this to be anywhere near as great as it was and it will probably continue to be a favorite of mine for years to come.    … Expand
  4. jfrisby
    Jun 11, 2018
    10
    One of the most stunningly beautiful albums of this decade. Not to be missed.
  5. ronaldohero
    Jun 8, 2018
    10
    Absolutely stunning! One of the best collabs in a while. I strongly suggest listening to this album at least twice before deciding on what you think of it.
  6. CassioSanfelice
    Jun 9, 2018
    10
    This is a little gem. It’s not only the best album of surgical summer (yes, I put it above DAYTONA), Kids See Ghosts it’s the best depression-fighting, spiritual-searching hip hop album ever. The album of the year, no doubt.
  7. maxxing
    Jun 13, 2018
    10
    Kanye and Cudi share the spotlight and divide up their skills to create something new. These are two men with demons weighing heavy on their shoulders, and this album feels like a piece of heaven they've crafted here on Earth.
  8. quinten488
    Jun 12, 2018
    10
    This is the first album EVER where I loved every single song, with Reborn being my favorite. Cudi & Kanye make a great team.
  9. Fruit_Dragon
    Aug 9, 2018
    10
    An album that drives you to listen to it the more you even think about it, Kids See Ghosts is a phenomenal work of art. Tight production, scarily sharp vocals from Kid Cudi and Kanye, and critically woven samples drive this album to contend for album of the year.
  10. TrentRey
    Jun 8, 2018
    10
    A very great album with solid beats, lyrics, and tracks. This is a very good collaboration album but it sounds more like a Kid Cudi album. 4th Dimension (feat. Louis Prima) is a great intro track to the album. The song has uncredited vocals from Pusha T.

    All of the tracks are very well produced. None of them felt rushed like some tracks on Ye. The only real issue with this album is the    A very great album with solid beats, lyrics, and tracks. This is a very good collaboration album but it sounds more like a Kid Cudi album. 4th Dimension (feat. Louis Prima) is a great intro track to the album. The song has uncredited vocals from Pusha T.

    All of the tracks are very well produced. None of them felt rushed like some tracks on Ye. The only real issue with this album is the length.

    Even though the lengh is about the same as Ye and Daytona, it felt much shorter. This album is easier to listen to. This is the more radio-friendly album.

    I can see all seven tracks on this album being Top 100 on the billboard and also, I feel like this album would be a safe pick to get nominated for a Grammy. It's more of a pop-rap album.

    Even though Ye is on the album, you might leave the album feeling like it's a Cudi album rather than a collaboration album. The only song that truly feels like a collaboration song is Ghost Town, part 2.

    I give this album a light 8. I suggest adding this album to a playlist with the album Ye and listen to them as one album. If you're a Cudi fan, then you'll enjoy this album a lot. This project sounds similar to Passion, Pain & Demon Slayin'.    … Expand
  11. Agent7300
    Jun 12, 2018
    10
    this album is **** dope. best album ive heard this summer since "Ye"

    kanye has never dropped something that isnt a classic
  12. imdajudgem8
    Jun 10, 2018
    10
    Really well done, production is great, lyrics are great, vibes are great, KIDS SEE GHOST!
  13. brianjoseph98
    Jun 9, 2018
    10
    Not a single song is skipped on this masterpiece. I actually like this better than ye; it does not feel rushed. It is absolutely incredible. Listen to ye and then this and you will see what I mean. It is extremely well done. Perfect summer album. The opening track goes HARD. Well worth the listen.
  14. nikoziko
    Oct 6, 2018
    10
    this is one of the best albums of the year the production is amazing and artistic and atmospheric the sampling fantastic not a single track was less then good on this i also think kanye and cudi bring a lot of energy and they have great performances in here not a single kanye verse was less then good i didn't expect this to be even better then ye but it is
  15. CrazyFilmLover
    Jun 11, 2018
    10
    What a great mix of the ghoulish and the spiritual. Grunge-y guitar samples, psychedelic feels, a mash of Kanye's out of control-ness and Kid Cudi's low-key moodiness all contained in some great verses, voices and sounds whilst still bringing out an essence of hope makes this a 10. Listen to the music friends.
  16. GwentPlayer
    Jun 9, 2018
    10
    I love you, Kanye! I love you, Kudi! This is album of the year! Right here, right now! It's amazing, so amazing, i can't believe it!
  17. andyfreire1717
    Jun 9, 2018
    10
    A fantastic album. The interchange between this two artists have been the most awaited thing on this planet for 9 years. This is a carve on a stone in the history of humanity.
  18. review2
    Jun 11, 2018
    10
    Kids See Ghosts is Cudi's best work since Man On The Moon, Kanye's best work since Yeezus, and one of the best albums of the year in general. The album's concise at only 23 minutes but in just 7 tracks incorporates ideas from various musical genres, diverse samples, great featured work from Pusha T/Ty Dolla $ign/King Louie and discusses mental health, growth, violent crime, and where YeKids See Ghosts is Cudi's best work since Man On The Moon, Kanye's best work since Yeezus, and one of the best albums of the year in general. The album's concise at only 23 minutes but in just 7 tracks incorporates ideas from various musical genres, diverse samples, great featured work from Pusha T/Ty Dolla $ign/King Louie and discusses mental health, growth, violent crime, and where Ye and Cudi are at right now in their lives. An album that both addresses important issues and is incredible musically as well, feel justified giving this one a perfect score.… Expand
  19. Coolassdude101
    Jun 22, 2018
    10
    Kanye and Cudi send you on a psychedelic journey of facing your demons and finding redemption in this 23 minute masterpiece.
  20. vaggelis
    Jun 11, 2018
    10
    Incredible return for Kanye with 2 masterpieces in a row. Amazing collaboration with Kudi, once again pushing the boundaries in music, production and lyrics.
  21. tljacks
    Jun 12, 2018
    10
    3 for 3 ... Kanye's improving on the legacy. I'm excited hear the rest of the surgical summer releases
  22. edulikapuma
    Aug 22, 2018
    10
    Honestly we aren’t worthy of this record, it's too good. Reborn, Cudi Montage etc... they're all still haunting my mind. This album pushes music into a whole new direction bringing together such a wide range of genres and making them sound so immersive, atmospheric and unique. Infectious hooks, strong and clever bars, thrilling psychedelic but graceful production... It's the first of it'sHonestly we aren’t worthy of this record, it's too good. Reborn, Cudi Montage etc... they're all still haunting my mind. This album pushes music into a whole new direction bringing together such a wide range of genres and making them sound so immersive, atmospheric and unique. Infectious hooks, strong and clever bars, thrilling psychedelic but graceful production... It's the first of it's kind, proving that Kanye is still one of the top inventors of the game and the most gifted hip-hop artist of all time. AOTY… Expand
  23. TheReviewer24
    Jun 12, 2018
    10
    This album is a wonderful blend of many different genres. Hip hop, psychedelic rock, and experimental music all clash together in an album that lives in its own chaos. The 7 tracks swing from emotion to emotion with no warning. From the wild snares and "BRAAAP" ad-libs on Feel the Love to the somber melody that hangs in the background of Reborn. Kanye produces the entire tracklist andThis album is a wonderful blend of many different genres. Hip hop, psychedelic rock, and experimental music all clash together in an album that lives in its own chaos. The 7 tracks swing from emotion to emotion with no warning. From the wild snares and "BRAAAP" ad-libs on Feel the Love to the somber melody that hangs in the background of Reborn. Kanye produces the entire tracklist and there is not one dull moment in the tracklisting. Kids See Ghosts is Kanye's most polished and best-executed attempt at forward thinking and experimental production. The beats are absolutely nuts and the performances match it on every level. The only gripe I have with this album is that I wanted more tracks. 10/10… Expand
  24. jimiiagboola
    Jun 12, 2018
    10
    KIDS SEE GHOSTS is one of the best albums of the past year and if not even the past decade. This is Hp Hop like you've never heard before, it feels like the opening of a door of music into a new Dimension. All the different genres mixed into this thing to make something so had to classify and never heard of before.

    Kid Cudi truly shines in this album sounding better than he has ever had    KIDS SEE GHOSTS is one of the best albums of the past year and if not even the past decade. This is Hp Hop like you've never heard before, it feels like the opening of a door of music into a new Dimension. All the different genres mixed into this thing to make something so had to classify and never heard of before.

    Kid Cudi truly shines in this album sounding better than he has ever had in years, Kanye is raping better that he has in years to. This Album almost feels like a Gift from Kanye to Kudi. The production by Kanye is so powerful, he has created a space for Kudi to truly shine, This is tee house that Kanye built and Kid Cudi is living in it.    … Expand
  25. ConyeWest
    Jun 23, 2018
    10
    Kids See Ghost is one of the greatest collaborations of all time. Knaye and Kid Cudi are at their peak as a duo here. My only hope is this isn't the last we see of the Duo
  26. StealthyHipo200
    Aug 25, 2018
    10
    Absolutely mesmerizing and a pleasure to listen to. At first the short length may be viewed as a negative but it really makes this an incredibly accessible and quality album with absolutely no fluff. Can't wait to see where Kids See Ghosts goes next
  27. FromKanga
    Aug 6, 2018
    10
    Fantastic, every single track is an absolute masterpiece, this is for now my album of the year.
  28. kentiasview
    Jun 10, 2018
    10
    This album is so addicting, the production flawless and Kanye sounds better than ever. Shoutout ktt, safe I love u
  29. 260zay
    Sep 29, 2018
    10
    Production is off the scale. a perfect blend of psychedelic rap/rock fusion that i Have never heard before. There is something twisted yet futuristic about this whole experience. This is an opus that both artists should be proud of. They pulled the best out of each other as artists and left no stone unturned. Perfection.
  30. DrBlahBlah
    Jun 22, 2018
    10
    Goddamn is this album good. Refreshingly short, powerful, varied, and original, this is as good as rap gets. Right up there with Kendrick and the best of Kanye.
  31. TaipeiJoey
    May 31, 2020
    10
    Kanye puts another notch in his belt with some of his greatest performances since MBDTF. Kid Cudi finally is able to prove he still has the artistry he showed back on Man on the Moon.
  32. TheWeekndFan
    Jun 12, 2018
    10
    A true masterpiece, the production is on another level, the lyrics are groundbreaking, everything combines into one huge pot of excellence.
  33. King-Leonidas
    Jun 21, 2018
    10
    Simply stellar album. Proving that it's about quality over quantity. 10/10.
  34. freshie
    Jul 3, 2018
    10
    Cudi and Kanye bring the best out of each other, to create their greatest content in years, while both shining just as strong as the other. Kanye nor Cudi stand out more than one another due to their equally perfect contributions.
  35. Swift_Milo
    Apr 6, 2019
    10
    I can't say much besides that this album is a great listen. If you want a good Kanye and Kid Cudi album, this is the best you'll ever get. The opening is powerful, booming and something different from what we get.

    The features are minimal, but does this album really need features? Not really, every song is well carried by Kanye and Kid Cudi. Nothing else to say. I don't want to spoil    I can't say much besides that this album is a great listen. If you want a good Kanye and Kid Cudi album, this is the best you'll ever get. The opening is powerful, booming and something different from what we get.

    The features are minimal, but does this album really need features? Not really, every song is well carried by Kanye and Kid Cudi.

    Nothing else to say. I don't want to spoil the album for whoever reads this, just please go listen to it. It's a change of pace and is wonderful.    … Expand
  36. ItsUuuh
    Jun 9, 2018
    10
    I'm at a loss for words. Literally what? This is easily one of the best albums of this summer, if not the best. Again, its another short album, scoring at 23 minutes with 7 tracks. And even with those numbers, Kids See Ghosts exceeded my expectations by miles.
  37. takudzwa
    Jun 12, 2018
    10
    One of the best albums of the year. It's a major improvement to both artists' last albums. Kanye hasn't been this good since Yeezus and this is Kid Cudi's best album since Indicud.
  38. nolsinkler
    Jun 12, 2018
    10
    "Lord Shine Your Light on me, save me please (stay strong)..."

    Great album. Transformational.. Inspiring. Uplifting. And has some bangers.
  39. KARTIKKKKD
    Jun 8, 2018
    10
    One of the greatest collab albums to date, just amazing. Mr west and the cudster
  40. blonded8
    Jun 14, 2018
    10
    Everything I love from two of my favorite artists comes together in a beautiful 7 tracks. One of the most listenable albums of all time. Have not taken it off repeat since its release date
  41. titoaldunate
    Jun 9, 2018
    10
    This might sound crazy, but this was my introduction to Kid Cudi. I've been a long time Kanye fan but was never able to get into Cudi's music. Now, years later, one bad breakup, and stages of depression after, this hit me. I relistened to both artists full discographies after my listen and then gave it another listen (At least what Spotify has of them, I literally been all day on reviewingThis might sound crazy, but this was my introduction to Kid Cudi. I've been a long time Kanye fan but was never able to get into Cudi's music. Now, years later, one bad breakup, and stages of depression after, this hit me. I relistened to both artists full discographies after my listen and then gave it another listen (At least what Spotify has of them, I literally been all day on reviewing mode) and this, this feels like a "back to form" for both of them. They complement each other, the sound works, and the emotions are there. I know this sounds more personal than professional, but I guess that shows you what this album is worth. "Reborn" is definitely my favorite track, made me think of mi current situation and my relationship with the spiritual aspect of life (that applies to the whole album). Look, I could write all day about it, and I know I may not be approaching this objectively, but personally, this my favorite album this year. Just give it a chance and a listen.… Expand
  42. Connf11
    Jun 11, 2018
    10
    Kids See Ghosts at its core is an experiment of combining many music styles into one cohesive effort. With samples raniging from Kurt Cobain to a song from 1936 (sorry i dont know the name). Kids See Ghosts is another example of Kanye and his masterful production (along with some from Cudi' camp). This album means much more for Cudi, as most of the tracks take on sounds that shoudlve beenKids See Ghosts at its core is an experiment of combining many music styles into one cohesive effort. With samples raniging from Kurt Cobain to a song from 1936 (sorry i dont know the name). Kids See Ghosts is another example of Kanye and his masterful production (along with some from Cudi' camp). This album means much more for Cudi, as most of the tracks take on sounds that shoudlve been achieved in his solo work, Kanye drops some of the best sound of his career with great verses on Fire and Cudi Montage. From top to bottom this work is a mashup of sound that is a mastercraft, it wil be in album of the year talk, and it deserves to be there. Only weakspot for me is Freeee (Ghost Town Part 2).… Expand
  43. ahkmanrah
    Jun 8, 2018
    10
    suuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuper epic
  44. hldmylqr
    Jun 9, 2018
    10
    Kids See Ghosts can be considered one of the best collaborative efforts In Hip-Hop.
    The album, fully produced by Kanye West, strikes with it's eerie and dark samples, as well as rough and gritty melodies. Kid Cudis Voice compliments the beats perfectly, and Kanye's few parts scattered over the Album contain some of of his best lyrics.
    They both talk about mental Health and their way to    Kids See Ghosts can be considered one of the best collaborative efforts In Hip-Hop.
    The album, fully produced by Kanye West, strikes with it's eerie and dark samples, as well as rough and gritty melodies. Kid Cudis Voice compliments the beats perfectly, and Kanye's few parts scattered over the Album contain some of of his best lyrics.
    They both talk about mental Health and their way to recovery and happiness, climaxing in the Outro "Cudi Montage", which can be considered a Track about Kanye's and Cudi's reunion after their split back a few years ago.
    Both Artists perform some of their best craft yet, with Kid Cudi nearly returning to MOTM levels, and Kanye being as strong as ever, with quality production and good vocals. The album gives an in-depth look into mental states of two of the most beloved rappers/singers, which is also reflected in the sound of the beats. If Kanye West's "ye" Is what Heaven sounds like, then Kids see Ghost is the exact, equally good, opposite.    … Expand
  45. trevorbarnes
    Jun 14, 2018
    10
    If Ye didn't give you the chills you felt you needed with his solo album, this will certainly do the job. As far as I'm concerned, Kanye West is 3/3 with his 2018 G.O.O.D. Fridays approach rolling out an album every Friday. Amazing, haunting, and most of all, important to Hip-Hop. This was an album a fan of Kanye and Kid Cudi have wanted since 2008.
  46. Alessio99
    Jun 9, 2018
    10
    This album is not just a success for hip-hop, but indeed for the wider music world. With wonderful production and personal yet joyous hooks, this project will go down in the history books as how two amazing artists blended their unique sounds into a melodic masterpiece.
  47. jacquesomari
    Jun 9, 2018
    10
    Classic/10. Well thought out and Kanye and Cudi are at their very best on this project.
  48. notaru1
    Jun 11, 2018
    10
    Kids See Ghost is a thrilling and emotionally stirring album from two of rap's most personal figures. The production is great across the board, with a very eerie and dark sound with insanely catchy melodies.
    The subject matter of overcoming your personal demons and problems is cliche but done in such an exciting and fun manner that I can't help but excuse it. Kanye is the one who raps a    Kids See Ghost is a thrilling and emotionally stirring album from two of rap's most personal figures. The production is great across the board, with a very eerie and dark sound with insanely catchy melodies.
    The subject matter of overcoming your personal demons and problems is cliche but done in such an exciting and fun manner that I can't help but excuse it. Kanye is the one who raps a lot more, with some great verses across this album, while Cudi performs his signature humming and moody, imperfect but expresive singing across this album. Whereas Ye was low-key and pleasant, Kids See Ghost is much grander, ambitious, and thrilling. Definitely Cudi's best effort and another classic album from Kanye West.    … Expand
  49. Jg_tensaii
    Jun 9, 2018
    10
    Amazing album ! very intimate narrative that breaks with just 7 tracks making it a very intense psychedelic experience. In the same time, this album is very sonically pleasing and have a very good replay potential.
    The production transports you to this hellish, haunting place were both Cudi and Kanye had to live in as a reminiscent to their mental health problems. Slowly, the music    Amazing album ! very intimate narrative that breaks with just 7 tracks making it a very intense psychedelic experience. In the same time, this album is very sonically pleasing and have a very good replay potential.
    The production transports you to this hellish, haunting place were both Cudi and Kanye had to live in as a reminiscent to their mental health problems. Slowly, the music builds up to what it looks like a process of trying to stay alive and fighting to escape. This situation, finally, breaks with a successful break out, descriped as a rebirth as the duo find themselves in a new sleeve as both individuals and artists.
    Tracks that are core to the narrative : 4th Dimension, Reborn, and Cudi Montage.    … Expand
  50. jvcobm
    Jun 8, 2018
    10
    Everything I like to see in a Kid Cudi Project meets everything I like to see in a Kanye album.
  51. For
    Jun 8, 2018
    10
    Quite possibly the best album so far this year. It really brings out the best in both Kanye and espcially Cudi. I'm willing to bet that the reason "ye" was a bit underwelming was that Kanye was saving his best efforts for this project. This album features some of Kanye's best verses lyrically, some of Cudi's best vocals and the best overall sound quality I've heard from either artist inQuite possibly the best album so far this year. It really brings out the best in both Kanye and espcially Cudi. I'm willing to bet that the reason "ye" was a bit underwelming was that Kanye was saving his best efforts for this project. This album features some of Kanye's best verses lyrically, some of Cudi's best vocals and the best overall sound quality I've heard from either artist in years. Every song on this album brings a unique vibe to the table, something that neither of Kanye's previous two projects managed to pull off succesfully. The samples are amazing, the production is amazing, the lyrics and vocals are amazing. Overall this album is incredible. Kanye really reminds us that he's still capable of producing music of the highest calibre, despite his recent public statements and controversy.… Expand
  52. lazyTechBoi
    Jun 8, 2018
    10
    Hands Down one of the best albums to drop in a long time kayne West is a Gem Time after Time he brings so much soul to the rap game.
  53. izzigoat
    Jun 8, 2018
    10
    The most impressive so far out of the Wyoming project......... At least a compensation for "Ye"
  54. damagedawg
    Jun 9, 2018
    10
    Bold, spontaneous, focused, well-structured project. Passionate vocals. Sharp lyrics. Graceful production.
  55. impalaforever
    Jun 9, 2018
    10
    This album goes down as one of the best albums of 2018. This one is much more extravagant and instrumentally richer than ye in every way possible. If you don't like it on it's first listen, keep listening and i promise it will grow on you.
  56. SerbianMatic
    Jun 12, 2018
    10
    Kanye returns back to his lyrical best, Cudi vocals are great, The production is top notch. Whats not to love.
  57. Kelley123
    Jun 9, 2018
    10
    This is a beautiful album. The coherence makes it easy to listen without skipping. Kanye and kudi are a match made in heaven. It tells an overall story and draws you in immediately. This is a well executed and well thought out album. The theme of darkness and light are woven so perfectly and as in the song, beautiful madness speaks out so clearly. His need to communicate with fewer words,This is a beautiful album. The coherence makes it easy to listen without skipping. Kanye and kudi are a match made in heaven. It tells an overall story and draws you in immediately. This is a well executed and well thought out album. The theme of darkness and light are woven so perfectly and as in the song, beautiful madness speaks out so clearly. His need to communicate with fewer words, as compared to ranting nonstop show the sense of holding back and enjoying the calm. The melodies are like waves, some rough, some calm, but still carry the emotions of both of them, without the need of talking too much. Its perfect!… Expand
  58. Searaider2
    Jun 12, 2018
    10
    AOTY... Production is insane. Cudi is back to form. Kanye's verses are some of the best he has had since the 2000's... KSG is a very diverse album with a cool mix of grunge, rock, soul, electronic, and hip hop sounds. As a whole, the album flows really well and the content touches on a lot of different themes largely surrounding the mental health struggles of Kanye and Cudi. KSG startsAOTY... Production is insane. Cudi is back to form. Kanye's verses are some of the best he has had since the 2000's... KSG is a very diverse album with a cool mix of grunge, rock, soul, electronic, and hip hop sounds. As a whole, the album flows really well and the content touches on a lot of different themes largely surrounding the mental health struggles of Kanye and Cudi. KSG starts off sort of manic and all over the place, but is done so in such a way where everything feels like it is there for a reason. KSG then transitions into some of the most vibey, chill tracks I have ever heard, with very hopeful and uplifting themes. There is probably a song on here for everyone, despite it being only 7 songs and only 24 minutes long.

    I created an account just so I could leave a review for this extraordinary album. KSG is in a genre of its own.    … Expand
  59. antho2743
    Jun 9, 2018
    10
    absolutely flawless album, encapsulates the pure chemistry between Kanye and Cudi perfectly. Production once again a masterpiece
  60. DonKnock
    Jun 9, 2018
    10
    Kids Seem Ghost is a return to conquer apex for the career of Kid Cudi. After returning to form in his lengthy album Passion, Pain, and Demon Slayin’, Kids See Ghosts cuts out much of the filler gonna that album and stays at maximum output for the duration of the seven tracks.

    While Cudi channels the introspective harmonizing backdrop, Kanye provides social commentary and aural    Kids Seem Ghost is a return to conquer apex for the career of Kid Cudi. After returning to form in his lengthy album Passion, Pain, and Demon Slayin’, Kids See Ghosts cuts out much of the filler gonna that album and stays at maximum output for the duration of the seven tracks.

    While Cudi channels the introspective harmonizing backdrop, Kanye provides social commentary and aural diversity and eccentricity to the tracks.

    The album is a sonic masterpiece. The vocal mixing, even at times of quirky lyrics and onamonapoetic gun noises, is the pinnacle of the craft. This album was designed and crafted for the audiophiles and its layers cannot be peeled by by a single listen.    … Expand
  61. welshieee
    Jun 9, 2018
    10
    A modern masterpiece where quality trumps quantity. The production is on point, and the length of the album is perfect at delivering the vinyl experience in modern times, in a world where the digital medium has allowed filler tracks to become the order of the day. There are no filler tracks on this album. It's a cohesive project from start to finish, taking you on a 24 minute journeyA modern masterpiece where quality trumps quantity. The production is on point, and the length of the album is perfect at delivering the vinyl experience in modern times, in a world where the digital medium has allowed filler tracks to become the order of the day. There are no filler tracks on this album. It's a cohesive project from start to finish, taking you on a 24 minute journey that's enjoyable throughout.… Expand
  62. Siklu
    Jun 10, 2018
    10
    After listening to the album around five times i have decided to give it 10/10. One of the best albums ever released and Kanye's best since "Dark fantasy"
  63. kella1123
    Jun 10, 2018
    10
    This will be one of the best albums of Kanye and Cudi. Kanye brought his musical senses from MBDTF, psychedelic atmosphere which sounds like from Japanese subculture. This means Kanye and Cudi made something different and their own unique genre. This kind of album wasn't exist before. They just made another classic and masterpiece album of the 21 century.
  64. jasnoor28
    Jun 13, 2018
    10
    Production from Kanye is absolutely amazing. Both artists feel like they are at their creative peak and Kanye can actually rap well. Each song feels cohesive, structured, and creates an amazing atmosphere. One of the best albums of the year if not the decade. The theme of healing together is beautifully done on the album
  65. wfsenior
    Jun 29, 2018
    10
    Such a phenomenal record. Bringing together a range of genres including rap, grunge rock, psychedelic rock, and even hints of tribal music, KIDS SEE GHOSTS pushes music in a totally new direction. Ye and Cudi complement each other fantastically (No suprise after hearing Welcome to Heartbreak, Gorgeous and Father Stretch My Hands - Ye always brings out the best of Cudi). Here we getSuch a phenomenal record. Bringing together a range of genres including rap, grunge rock, psychedelic rock, and even hints of tribal music, KIDS SEE GHOSTS pushes music in a totally new direction. Ye and Cudi complement each other fantastically (No suprise after hearing Welcome to Heartbreak, Gorgeous and Father Stretch My Hands - Ye always brings out the best of Cudi). Here we get elements from Man on The Moon 1 & 2, PP&DS and even what Cudi tried to achieve on his bomb Speedin' Bullet 2 Heaven). His singing is on top form here.

    Kanye's rapping is hungry, with great bars (especially on 'Kids See Ghosts' and 'Cudi Montage'), and his singing is great too (especially his second line on the track 'Freeee (Ghost Town Pt. 2)'. His production here is unparalleled, with fantastic samples ranging from Louis Prima to Kurt Cobain. All uncredited features provide an enhanced experience (Mr. Hudson, Ty Dolla $ign, Pusha T and Mos Def). With help from the usual suspects (Mike Dean, Plain Pat) but also some surprises (Andre 3000), the sonics of this album are immersive, bold and unique.

    This record is the first of it's kind, proving that Kanye is still one of the top inventors of genres, and one of the best artists of all time. My favourite tracks are 'Reborn' (I love the repetition of "keep moving forward"), 'Feel the Love', 'Kids See Ghosts'... and honestly every other track. I love the instrumental break in the track 'Fire'. In fact, the instrumentation on this whole project is so dense throughout, and Ty Dolla $ign's vocal mix on 'Freeee' is breathtaking.

    The final track 'Cudi Montage' is stunning - the repetition of the final lines "Lord, shine your light on me, save me please" is so beautiful. Takashimi's artwork is stunning too, and dare I say I prefer it too that of his work on the 'Graduation' cover? I genuinely am struggling to think of any negatives... I just hope we get a sequel, and this doesn't fade away like West's former rap group Child Rebel Soldier.

    Overall, this album is one of the best, if not the best, albums of the year. This project brings closure to any beef that Ye and Cudi previously had, as well as helping to bring closure to any mental health issues which they are both battling. The future is very bright. 10/10.    … Expand
  66. danieldea
    Jun 10, 2018
    10
    The one of best collaborative projects to come out of hip-hop since OutKast. It is a cohesive project that sends you into a dream state. Samples are perfectly selected and Kanye's production is phenomenal. Kid Cudi's hypnotic voice encapsulates you and reels you in to this amazing projects. Definitely the best album of the year so far.
  67. MetroSqStation
    Jun 11, 2018
    10
    Great album, playing it on repeat all the time...
    Kanye and Cudi are a genius duo! Every song (okay, there's not a lot of them but who cares?..) are Hits. The production is highlevel as f and shows, that Kanye and Cudi are simply the kings. Ye was also very good but Kids See Ghosts is my current favorite HipHop album in 2018. I love the beat of the title track, the sample in "4th    Great album, playing it on repeat all the time...
    Kanye and Cudi are a genius duo! Every song (okay, there's not a lot of them but who cares?..) are Hits. The production is highlevel as f and shows, that Kanye and Cudi are simply the kings. Ye was also very good but Kids See Ghosts is my current favorite HipHop album in 2018. I love the beat of the title track, the sample in "4th dimension", the positive vibes on "Freeee" and "Reborn", and the Intro track "Feel the love" is such a good opener. Was quite surprised by the drums and the crazy shouts and it creates a big smile on my face when I hear that Da da dadadada...

    1. Feel the Love 10/10
    2. Fire 10/10
    3. 4th Dimension 10/10
    4. Freeeee 9/10
    5. Reborn 10/10
    6. Kids see Ghosts 10/10
    7. Cudi Montage 9/10    … Expand
  68. LeGoat23
    Jun 11, 2018
    10
    This album is an instant classic. Great energy throughout. Kanye does it again, Cudi is amazing on here. Cudi montage is one of the best songs this year. 10/10
  69. dil515
    Jun 11, 2018
    10
    Amazing production. Solid lyrics and superb choruses and hooks. The chemistry between Cudi and Kanye cannot be overlooked. Overall I can say that this album is one of the best rap/hip-hop albums I have ever listened to due to its ability to mix so many genres while still staying true to rap and hip-hop formulas.
  70. mailechor
    Jun 23, 2018
    10
    Modern-day masterpiece, Kanye's impeccable production, mixed with his introspective bars along with Kid Cudi's melancholic vocals allow for one of the greatest hip-hop collabs to date. Other appearances from legends such as Pusha T and Mos Def secure this as possibly one of the greatest albums that will be created in our lifetime.
  71. boiboiboispicy
    Jun 11, 2018
    10
    First track kicks off with a great beat, and the first good cudi hook. Pusha T delivers with a great verse, and Kanye gives a great vocal addition to the beat.

    Second song is a little worse, my least favorite. The beat just isn't the same quality. I like the additions like the woodwind. The flows and hooks are on point though 4th dimention is the greatest song here. It's amazing. The    First track kicks off with a great beat, and the first good cudi hook. Pusha T delivers with a great verse, and Kanye gives a great vocal addition to the beat.

    Second song is a little worse, my least favorite. The beat just isn't the same quality. I like the additions like the woodwind. The flows and hooks are on point though

    4th dimention is the greatest song here. It's amazing. The beginning sample has madlib intro-style. The beat is amazing, the kanye verse is definitely good with an amazing ending. The laughter into Cudi's verse is amazing, and his flow is great. I like the ending as well

    Freeee is a great beat, even if it was ripped. The vocal layers are great, and all artists provide some of their greatest singing ever. Ty Dolla Sign steals the show though, and the synths at the end are great.

    Reborn goes a little long, but sounds like something straight off Man on the Moon 2. I would have liked it more if it were 1-2 minutes less because of the repetitive hook.

    The title track is another highlight. The beat is great, Mos Def delivers a great hook that switches to Cudi. The flows and verses are great, and Mos Def's outtro is great.

    Cudi Montage is a great finisher. I don't really know what to say other than that it's an emotional track.

    Overall, there are no bad songs, and some of the greatest peaks in either Kanye or Cudi's career. It encapsulates the Man on The Moon 2 Cudi, with a variety of Kanye production and his best rapping. It's the perfect collaboration, and can't wait for a second album    … Expand
  72. yaozzus
    Jun 11, 2018
    10
    Kids See Ghosts is Kid Cudi and Kanye West bringing the very best out of each other.
  73. karlito92
    Jun 12, 2018
    10
    A truly remarkable listening experience. The chemistry between these two is on another level. Art at it's finest.
  74. Dez9000
    Jun 12, 2018
    10
    Kids See Ghost is proof of concept for Kid Cudi's career and Kanye West's post trilogy career. The 2 artists have pride themselves on breaking song structures and introducing Melody to a genre that once avoided it like the plague. This album is a blueprint for the lost artists who grew in the vein of A Kid Named Cudi and 808s & Heartbreak, showing that others haven't taken the sound toKids See Ghost is proof of concept for Kid Cudi's career and Kanye West's post trilogy career. The 2 artists have pride themselves on breaking song structures and introducing Melody to a genre that once avoided it like the plague. This album is a blueprint for the lost artists who grew in the vein of A Kid Named Cudi and 808s & Heartbreak, showing that others haven't taken the sound to it's eventual conclusion but watered down the ideas of these 2 artists that they idolize. Kids See Ghost is a realization that Melody works over dusty drums and choppy samples just aswell as infectious African drums and otherworldly stadium production.
    808s and Heartbreak was the original DLC for hip hop and this is it's 2nd update. This duo continues to expand their genre and give new life as others try to achieve their heights for another decade or so.    … Expand
  75. robert3
    Jun 12, 2018
    10
    What an absolutely incredible album. Ye and Cudi take listeners on a spiritual and psychedelic journey to a level near Ye's, MBDTF and Cudi's, MOTM / WZRD. HIGHLY RECOMMEND. So raw, so beautiful, so powerful. 11/10.
  76. GillisL
    Jun 12, 2018
    10
    Kids See Ghost is one of the most forward thinking and unique albums I've heard. Kanye and Cudi go all out, mixing powerful drums with driving guitar, beautiful yet gritty vocals and great bars. It's the grandeur of MBDTF mixed with the intimacy of TLOP and ye. There is not a single song on the album that I do not love. The water tight and fat-free production leaves nothing to be desired.Kids See Ghost is one of the most forward thinking and unique albums I've heard. Kanye and Cudi go all out, mixing powerful drums with driving guitar, beautiful yet gritty vocals and great bars. It's the grandeur of MBDTF mixed with the intimacy of TLOP and ye. There is not a single song on the album that I do not love. The water tight and fat-free production leaves nothing to be desired. Despite being only 23 minutes long, the listening experience is the same as listening to a 40-minute album. "It feels longer than it is" might sound like something negative, but in this case it's not because I want more of this album.
    I honestly only have one problem with the music on this album. That problem is so tiny that it's almost non-existant, but there is one second or so on the album where the auto-tune on Cudi's voice doesn't quite fit. But it's just a slight waver and is overshadowed by the rest of the album's greatness.
    Kanye's wild adlibs on Feel The Love over those heavy drums are super cool and energetic.
    The wind chimes on Fire are great and I love Cudi's chorus.
    4th Dimension is a straight up banger and the bars are tight.
    Freeee is a psychedelic, beautiful and epic song.
    Reborn is lovely and Cudi's singing is great.
    Kids see ghosts is low-key but still energetic and Kanye's verse is insane.
    Cudi Montage is the closest thing I've had to a religious experience. When Kanye comes in with those vocals at the end with Cudi; "Lord shine your light on me, save me please. STAY STRONG" that hits me right in my heart.    … Expand
  77. ond652
    Jun 12, 2018
    10
    All killer, no filler. This album gets a 10 based on the 4th Dimension sample flip alone.
  78. OmegaSMG
    Jun 12, 2018
    10
    I haven't loved an album this much since Neon Golden by The Notwist. This album is truly perfect, with the wordplay being extremely solid, the beats aggressive yet eerie sound to it. The bipolarness of Kanye and Kid Cudi playing off each other is perfcet. This is truly the best album I've ever heard.
  79. Malikoolio
    Jun 13, 2018
    10
    KSG is a concise and efficient debut album from the group. Kanye West and Kid Cudi both work well side by side on this project, and they create such an interesting and dynamic soundscape that the shorter run time (just over 23 mins) can be overlooked for the amount of things they do in that time. I will also say that the album does a great job of feeling longer then it actually is. UsuallyKSG is a concise and efficient debut album from the group. Kanye West and Kid Cudi both work well side by side on this project, and they create such an interesting and dynamic soundscape that the shorter run time (just over 23 mins) can be overlooked for the amount of things they do in that time. I will also say that the album does a great job of feeling longer then it actually is. Usually by the end of one of my listens im already craving some of the early tracks again.… Expand
  80. Latipah63
    Jun 12, 2018
    10
    The mos amazing album i have ever heard for Kid Cudi. Kanye West returns to his old roots and crrates magic with his protege giving us an album that is well produce and inspiring.
  81. ZiekeError
    Jun 12, 2018
    10
    Kanye and Cudi create an acletic album. Kid Cudis Voice compliments the beats perfectly, and Kanye's few parts scattered over the Album contain some of of his best lyrics.
  82. dieudosam
    Jun 12, 2018
    10
    Kids See Ghosts brings out the best of Kid Cudi and Kanye West, both rappers flow seamlessly and compliment each other well. The project is a improvement from the previous solo efforts from both artists. Kanye is on an amazing run creatively this summer. Every release from "Daytona" to "ye" has been experimental and pushed boundaries. The production on here is once again absolutely superb.
  83. LebronDaGoat
    Jun 12, 2018
    10
    It really is a surgical summer. This is my favourite of the three good music releases so far and my album of the year. The production is next level, cudi vocals great, kanye rapping like a kanye in his prime. AOTY
  84. Nd12
    Jun 12, 2018
    10
    This is an incredible album. It is sonically beautiful and it’s the best we have seen from Kanye and Cudi in years. I have listened to this album 5+ times and it has gotten better with each listen.
  85. Cryptoadamguy
    Jun 12, 2018
    10
    One of the best album of the year for me. Daytona is slightly better but this is amazing too kanye raps like he hasnt in years cudi vocals are on point.
  86. Steamynix
    Jun 12, 2018
    10
    What makes the album so great is the pristine, flawless quality its brevity facilitates. Even after many listens I have still yet to fully wrap my mind around the project as a whole.
  87. domdagenius
    Jun 13, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is easily the best album of 2018. Favorite tracks are as follows: Reborn, 4th Dimension, Cudi Montage, Kids See Ghosts and Feel The Love. This album is so wonderful it will be on repeat in no time. Although I’m not a Kanye West fan in the slightest, he does do a very good job here. The production is fantastic. Kudos to Ye, Cudi, Mike, Dot, and Plain. Kid Cudi steals the show, though. His flow, verses and humming are absolutely fantastic here. Outstanding job, yet again, Moon Man.… Expand
  88. sopp
    Jun 13, 2018
    10
    Once again Kanye killed it on the production, the samples are amazing, most notably on 4th Dimension. Him and Cudi complement each other perfectly, and Kanye nails all of his verses.
  89. Joeq
    Jun 13, 2018
    10
    It may be short but every song is great, not a single skip. Cudi and Ka ye sound better than they have in years. Futuristic sound, potential classic.
  90. allinasecond
    Jun 13, 2018
    10
    This album will be considered a classic when it's all said and done. Kanye West production went crazy (once again) with the grunge vibes. There is nothing he can't do when creating music with soul and character.
  91. JohnnyY
    Jun 13, 2018
    10
    Not much more to say than what has already been written. Amazing album, my biggest complaint is it not long enough. It is so good it will leave you begging for more like a thot
  92. TikiPort
    Jun 13, 2018
    10
    Music for a lifetime. This is the perfect album that we need to hear, and really listen to, right now. Thank you Kid Cudi and Kanye!
  93. Elexium
    Jun 13, 2018
    10
    A Masterpiece in its own right. Some people wont understand some of the things in the album mostly because they have never listened to Kid Cudi and Kanyes old album.
    The flow and consistent feel of this album is unique as hell, I have never listened to an album as eccentric as this. 10/10, Even sixthony Fantano gave it 10/10 and that's same guy that game Dark Fantasy 6/10...
  94. Ackix
    Jun 14, 2018
    10
    One of the best collaborative albums in Hip-Hop. Production handled by Kanye is on another level, him and Kid Cudi bring the best out of both.
  95. Bishof
    Jun 14, 2018
    10
    Kanye and Cudi’s release is really excellent. All of 7 tracks are explosive. Production is just the highest among 2018 albums
  96. JasonTracey
    Jun 14, 2018
    10
    An amazing collaborative album from Kanye West and Kid Cudi, featuring experimental music with some of Kanye's best singing and the quality production we've come to expect from GOOD music.
  97. Utka
    Jun 14, 2018
    10
    Possibly the best collaborative album of all time. Both the musicians are tremendous with each other. Free, Reborn and Cudi Montage are the best songs in the album.
  98. Blue162
    Jun 14, 2018
    10
    Hands Down one of the best albums to drop in a long time Kanye West is a Gem, Time after Time he brings so much soul to the rap game.
  99. username1010
    Jun 14, 2018
    10
    One of Ye's purest, most Hip-hop efforts. Odd thing is, it takes a ton of influence from psych rock and prog. Fantano mentioned Madlib, but i don't think it's 100% accurate. Several tracks definitely are Ye's most dusty, blunted, sample digging self he's ever been though. Expect some heavy bass, and Cudi is not as annoying as you think he'll be. He's actually pretty damn good!
  100. wethebestmusic
    Jun 14, 2018
    10
    This was incredible and absolutely blew me out of the water. The production is lush and layered and takes influence from rock, soul, psychedelia, and so much more to create an ethereal and vivid experience. Kanye and Cudi come through with some of their most charged lyricism to date, with so many memorable lines in just the span of 23 minutes.

    Reborn is going to save lives, man.
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Universal acclaim - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. The Wire
    Jul 26, 2018
    80
    There’s a beguiling modesty to tracks such as “Fire” and “4th Dimension”, while Yasiin Bey’s understated sprechgesang advising “Kids see ghosts sometimes” on the title track feels plausible, immanent, urgent. [Aug 2018, p.63]
  2. PopMatters
    Jun 20, 2018
    90
    Kids See Ghosts will be remembered as the climax and most enduring record of Ye Season, one that keeps giving with each and every replay.
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  3. Consequence
    Jun 18, 2018
    75
    The controlled chaos of the record is proof that somewhere beneath all of the public outbursts and musical misfires, Kanye West--not the old Kanye--but the actual man and his heart are still somewhere in the mix planning to raise the bar and occasionally executing to near flawless result.
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