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Universal acclaim- based on 1302 Ratings
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Mixed: 39 out of 1302
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Negative: 110 out of 1302
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TimTAug 26, 2005It is better than College Dropout. More cohesive, skits suck, but all of the tracks are above average. BE is better, but this is almost as good, would be deserving of the 5 star Rolling Stone review if it was 5-6 tracks shorter.
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J.M.SarabiaAug 27, 2005
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JayNAug 27, 2005Heard 'Em Say, Touch the Sky, Roses, Bring Me Down, Hey Mama, Celebration, and Gone could be their own album, and I'd give that 10 as well. And for the review that said this album wasn't as "lively" as College Dropout quite OBVIOUSLY hasn't even listened to Late Registration.
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BenAug 27, 2005Yeah, this won't stay at 9.5 Quasimoto was at 9.5 after like 7 reviews and look at it now 7.8 :(
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salmonpcAug 27, 2005everyone who has ever picked up a musical instument(or not in the case of most modern "musicians", is superior to Sufjan Stevens. Seriously.
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ChristopherKAug 28, 2005What if Kanye West and Sufjan Stevens did an album? Oh my God, that would be beautiful. I think this is one of the greatest hip-hop albums of all time and well deserving of many many great scores. Crack Music!!! listen and purchase this milestone in rap/music history! But don't forget Sufjan.
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davetAug 28, 2005Best hip-hop album of the year, right next to Common's BE. Chicago is on FIRE!! Best songs are Hey Mama and Heard 'em Say.
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SlimJin.Aug 28, 2005Gets better with every listen and a vast improvement on College Dropout as far as the depth of the album. Kanye has come back stronger than anybody could have expected. No sophomore slump for the college dropout.
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BigALAug 28, 2005Unbelievable production. So imaginative, just plain ... good. Some may overlook this wondering where the club bangers and gangsta vibe are ... but, to those true *music* lovers, this is a masterpiece.
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petesAug 29, 2005Kanye has certainly transcended the label of being purely a "hip-hop" artist. This album is certainly more poetical and mature than The College Dropout; however, I'm not sure that, for everyone, this album is as original sounding as it could have been. Overall, it's great album, and alot of work went into its production.
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jonrAug 29, 2005wow.....crack music. dont worry all, sufjen and kanye can exist in the same universe.
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tonyAug 29, 2005incredible!
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AaronSAug 29, 2005The best rap album of the year. In fact, one of the best records of the year period.
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BrandonCAug 29, 2005Maybe the lyrics aren't a ten but this has to be one of the well-produced, most listenable, complete albums in modern hip-hop. There's little filler, if any, and repeat listens are rewarding.
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KanyeEastAug 31, 2005read the rolling stone review, it basiclaly sums up how genius this album really is
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RobEAug 31, 2005
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JimWAug 31, 2005This CD is not as great as COLLEGE DROPOUT, but Kanye still delivers with humor and wit. His lines are fresher, but he has lost some from his first CD. As for Gnarles, Kanye is not at all overrated. Late Regis. might have been a bit overhyped, but College Dropout was a legend, one of the few quality Hip-hop cd's to come out in the pas 3 or 4 years.
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TrickyAug 31, 2005the best
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JimmiePAug 31, 2005A brilliant follow up to he College Dropout, it shows growth and unparalled originality. Once again, a breath of fresh air for hip hop!
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DwayneWSep 11, 2005
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RicardoLSep 11, 2005The only albums this album doesn't compare 2 are Only Built 4 Cuban Linx,De La Soul is Dead,and The Low End Theory,otherwise its 1 of the greatest albums made.don't hate
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DaveBSep 22, 2005Not as good as the College Dropout, but only because Kanye set the bar so high with his debut. A solid album. Interestingly, it seems all the people who gave it bad scores are people who don't really like rap and only bought it because of the hype. Obviously if you don't appreciate the genre, you won't like the album, no matter how good it is, bitches.
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JCSep 26, 2005
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TyeN.Aug 13, 2006
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JimbrowskiI.Nov 20, 2007What is the purpose of skits on rap albums again? Illmatic doesn't have single skit, which is probably why it's so short, but it's also why I love it so much (I've noticed that also with many rap artists in the Eighties, I like them to). Anyways, minus the skits, fantastic rap album. I was glad Graduation didn't have any skits.
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hiphoploverMar 26, 2008
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AndyWNov 15, 2005
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MattBNov 17, 2005
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LINDAGNov 28, 2005I'm 56 and a mother of a 21/31 daughters who luv rap. They played this for me and I stole the CD from them. Takes me back in the day. Luv this generation, however, you can't make music like we did back when--so sweeties just embrace as Kanye has--let it flow. CD is Awesome--HipHop for the older folks--Can he do it again?
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KEvinADec 16, 2005This CD is spectacular... from every track to every verse, Kanye did it again.
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Jun 12, 2011Terrific album, not perfect, but geniunely enjoyable, some tracks need work, but the rest works. BEST SONG ON THIS TRACK IS: TOUCH THE SKY FT. LUPE FIASCO. Kanye knows how to please, and does with this album.
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Nov 9, 2010absolutely amazing its in my top fave albums i love it to death. not my favorite kanye album but it is amazing Diamonds From Sierra Leon is one of my favorite songs i could listen to that for years and years doesnt get old. very amazing one of the best raps ever
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Nov 11, 2013
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May 8, 2011THIS IS THE BEST ALBUM OF THE DECADE. This album was amazing i loved every song on this album. its my favorite kanye west album. its perfect. it deserves 5 stars. this album shows people how talented kanye west is. great album!!!!!!!! 10/10 pure genius
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Jul 19, 2011This Album is brilliant, influential and has to be one of the best Albums of 2005 and also of all time. I thought it would be impossible for him to do an Album which is either better than College Dropout or on same level.
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Sep 28, 2011Really an excellent album. It gives me hope in Hip-Hop again. This album builds off it's predecessor, like the rest of his albums that follows (with an exception of 808's and Heartbreak).
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Aug 22, 2011With this album Kanye made it known that he'll be around for a while. Great album my favorite from mr. West. Kanye West showed his lyricall greatness, his **** expressed his feelings all on one album.
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Nov 23, 2012
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Feb 20, 2012Meh...I never quite connected with this album, sure the singles from this were great stompers but overall it all feels like an extension of the first album and without the impact due to the massive influx of stars invading his work.
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Nov 14, 2012
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Feb 4, 2014
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Mar 22, 20158.5/10................................................................................................................................................
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Mar 2, 2015
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Apr 12, 2015
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Apr 28, 2015A really great second album from Kanye who shows he can be consistent in his work, staying true to his ambitions while refreshing a bit his style. Like the previous one, a sharp production from the guy who brought you most of the beats on Jay-Z's Blueprint and a Chicago sound sure to please any fan of Chicago's hip-hop.
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Jan 5, 2016
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Oct 28, 2016
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Nov 29, 2016
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Jan 27, 2017An excellent follow-up to College Dropout and it pretty much follows the same concept of his debut. Solid album, another classic from Mr. West, best album of 2005
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Jul 28, 2019An album that is great in just about everything. The production is outstanding, with jazz and soul thoughtfully implemented, is consistent from start to finish, displays the charisma and confidence that was so prevalent on TCD, and has potent themes throughout. A classic album.
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Jul 14, 2017A great follow up to one of the greatest debuts albums ever, which is pretty impressive. With this album Kanye proved that he was not just a one hit wonder and that he was in fact here to stay.
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Jul 17, 2017good album............................................................................................................................................................
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Oct 4, 2017I didn't like Kanye West. The first album I ever heard from him was Yeezus, and that album was awful. But then a friend convinced me to listen to Late Registration. This is incredible. With so much soulful production, some of the most honest lyrics I've ever heard, Mr. West has scored my 15th favorite album of all time. 10/10
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Mar 24, 2018
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May 22, 2019Still to this day, Kanye's best lyrically written album. However, he plays it a bit safer than he has with all of his other albums, not experimenting as much with his production. That being sad, his production is still great (just not as great as his other projects), but his rapping skill and song writing keep this a excellent album.
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Jun 11, 2020
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Apr 16, 2019Kanye West is a top name for rap and every one of these songs stands out on there on terms. It may not be dropout, but it's amazing in its own right.
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Dec 12, 2018amazing. heard em say is maybe the deepest rap song until kanye came to top it on later albums. touch the sky feels like cocaine and the production is unmatched. this is where we start to see a unique and profound artist
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Sep 5, 2019
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Jul 13, 2019
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Oct 19, 2019Independent Artist/Producer from Prince George's County Maryland. This Album is a classic.
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Oct 25, 2019Feels like it's a continuation of the previous album, and it's honestly better, with more memorable tracks
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Jan 23, 2020Insant flop. This is the worst album of all time. Nothing can be worst than this. This is the **** piece of music
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Jan 22, 2020This is my second favorite Kanye album, and for good reason. This project takes a lot of what Ye does so well on College Dropout and improves on it. He continues to create melodic, ear pleasing hip hop music that can be enjoyed by the average listener or a hardcore rap/hip hop fan.
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Jan 22, 2020Average MC. Average production. Really an average album plain and simple...
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Mar 10, 2020
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Mar 13, 2020
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Dec 11, 2020Some of the best production in Kanye's discography. I guess this is why people miss the old Kanye.
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Jul 21, 2020I like the production of this album, this proves that Kanye was (or is) a talented producer. The problem of this album that it's too long, some of the tracks seem out of place, some parts are not needed. His rap is okay. "Hey Mama", "Celebration" and "Heard Em Say" are beautiful songs. And this album is cohesive, it can be the most enjoyable album for me, of all of Kanye's discography.
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Aug 16, 2021
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Aug 30, 2021It's such a boring album! That's all, just boring, nothing special. Sorry...
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Aug 31, 2021The best album of all time, all tracks are goat material, great flow, great hooks, great production, great beats, everything about this album is absolutely perfect
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Sep 13, 2020This album is carried by a lot of collaborations, borrowing from the greats (see Ray Charles) but in the end still fails to deliver.
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Oct 2, 2020Unoriginal work, it feels like Kanye was trying to hard but the results did not pay out.
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Oct 23, 2020The album brings nothing special, just another attempt to say something original without the power to follow through with it.
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Dec 21, 2020Fantastic album that makes me miss the Old Kanye. 9/10. Would definitely recommend.
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Jan 6, 2021Not even coming close to a good album. To think that Kanye's biggest song Gold Digger is actually built on the back of Ray Charles' classic...
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Jan 24, 2021Somehow surpassing it's predecessor, this album is awesome. Songs like Touch the Sky, Gold Digger, Roses, and the Diamonds from Sierra Leone Remix are more than enough to push album above The College Dropout.
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Apr 16, 2021Pretty good. Includes some very High highs, but also some forgettable tracks personally. But it's a perfect sequel to The College Dropout
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Mar 29, 2021this album is a 9 this album is a 9 this album is a 9 this album is a 9 this album is a 9
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Oct 2, 2022the album is a great successor to The College Dropout and shows a massive improvement in his sampling he brings more rapping to the album and really succeeds in his skills
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Nov 15, 2021
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May 22, 2023Even better than college dropout, an absolute classic, and a chill vibe album. Favorite song: Hey Mama
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Mar 30, 2022goodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgood
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Feb 13, 2022Late Registration is Ye's magnum opus. Weird to say that right? But it's true. No other work he's done has front to back amazingly produced, well written, and structured tracks. From beginning to the end of the album, we're shown Ye in rare form.
Favorite Tracks: All (except one)
Least Favorite: Celebration (not even bad, it's just not something I ALWAYS put on)
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Mar 19, 2022After Kanye's debut album The College Dropout I think most figured he would never top it, a one time wonder if you will. However after listening to Late Registration it was clear that not only was he not a one time wonder, but he was still improving. Late Registration is everything I loved about The College Dropout 10x.
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Mar 17, 2022Every aspect of this album is so good, I've heard this album 20 times now and i started hearing kanye's songs like a month ago, if you like rap this is a MUST BE in your discography, one of kanye's best albums.
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Mar 26, 2022one of kanye's best albums, builds off of the strengths of The College Dropout with new orchestral themes
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May 2, 2022My favorite album of all time. Every track on this album is a hit. No skips, fantastic intro track, Emotional all throughout. Sequencing is fantastic. Instrumentals and orchestration are immaculate. Lyrics are on point. Features are iconic. Just perfect. PLEASE listen to this. You owe it to yourself.
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May 5, 2022Late Registration is Kanye's victory lap after his incredible debut 'The College Dropout'. Kanye managed to release two of the best hip-hop albums of all time in just two years. The track 'We Major' perfectly summarises the triumphant attitude put into this project.
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Jan 26, 2023极为优秀的一张专辑,可以评为kanye前三的专辑,下面凑字数xnsjdbuebsjsnsjjsbshzuusbsbajaiwnsnsjussjjsjsjs
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Jun 27, 2023My favorite kanye album that he has published so far heard em say is such a great opener, then touch the sky and gold digger right after is just perfect. We major is probably top 1 kanye and so many great songs on this record i love it.
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Jul 18, 2023One of my favorite Kanye albums to date i absolutely am in love with this album favorite track has to be roses
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Aug 14, 2023
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Aug 28, 2023An underrated follow up to the College Dropout that serves as a better project than its older brother. I was always one of those people that said that College Dropout was much better and that Kanye had a sophomore slump. Well, I said that until I listened to it, there is not a single miss and I cannot believe how people don't talk about this more.
Awards & Rankings
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Feb 17, 2011Late Registration's salvation (and, undoubtedly, Kanye's own) are when it basks in the sunshine after the rain.
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Jan 3, 2011Each of these songs offers more exquisite details than I could earmark in twice this space, many of them literary, which the English prof's dropout son rightly claims as his calling. But secret brilliance is more likely to emerge from the sops to his hip-hop base.
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Late Registration can't replicate the novelty of last year's College Dropout, but otherwise, this is an impressively more mature and labored-over album.