My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy
by Kanye West
  • Record Label: Def Jam
  • Release Date: Nov 22, 2010
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Universal acclaim- based on 3765 Ratings

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  1. TheGorilla
    Jan 31, 2012
    10
    I love this album. Kanye West once again showed us that he's one of the best musicians in music right now. MBDTF has many highlights: Dark fantasy, Blame game, Lost in the world, Runaway, All of the lights etc. I enjoyed the album. It's Kanye's heart served on a plate.
  2. fistofan0077
    Apr 26, 2011
    10
    This album is phenomenal from start to finish. Most of the negative reviews are probably only negative because they feel the album has been over hyped for being so good. From the well flowing Dark Fantasy to the explosive finale of Lost in the World and Who Will Survive in America (I consider them one song to give the album the proper finale), It's hit after hit. The lyrics are so personalThis album is phenomenal from start to finish. Most of the negative reviews are probably only negative because they feel the album has been over hyped for being so good. From the well flowing Dark Fantasy to the explosive finale of Lost in the World and Who Will Survive in America (I consider them one song to give the album the proper finale), It's hit after hit. The lyrics are so personal and catchy, and even if Kanye isn't the best Rapper on earth, he's one of the best musicians in general, especially with the phenomenal production throughout the album. All the guest acts bring their A-game (Hey, I didn't entirely hate Fergie in All of the Lights), and not a single song on the album is forgettable. The only thing I have a complaint about is Chirs Rocks' inclusion on "Blame Game". While I get why it's there and what it means to the whole song, It runs a little too long, and doesn't exactly fit in with simple listening sessions.… Expand
  3. OscarPicks2010
    Dec 11, 2010
    8
    Some of the songs in here weren't as great, but the whole album overall really satifies fans of Kayne West. Runaway, Power, and a lot others received great ratings and are very rock and roll songs. Kayne is one of the artist of the year, even with the Taylor Swift episode.
  4. D-Blak
    Nov 30, 2010
    8
    I will say right off the bat that I am not a big fan Mr. West. He's arrogant, needlessly **** self-absorbed and the definition of a douche bag. But this album (production wise), is simply amazing. 9/10ths of the album are songs that you are going to rewind and listen to over and over again. Only a few select tracks are less than memorable. Lyrically...almost every track is nothing butI will say right off the bat that I am not a big fan Mr. West. He's arrogant, needlessly **** self-absorbed and the definition of a douche bag. But this album (production wise), is simply amazing. 9/10ths of the album are songs that you are going to rewind and listen to over and over again. Only a few select tracks are less than memorable. Lyrically...almost every track is nothing but nonsense. It's purely expletives and an extreme lack of effort (yes even from Jay-Z). Don't Expect any soul searching, in-depth knowledge/insight or even catchy punchlines. It's is literally just an album that sounds good but doesn't say anything. If your looking for something that literally just sounds good to listen to on the ride home from work, or if you need to just veg out on a Sunday afternoon, this album should be at the top of your list.… Expand
  5. Wired4Sound
    Dec 1, 2010
    8
    My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy is one of Kanye Westâ
  6. vinnie_nine
    Dec 3, 2010
    9
    I was surprised by the universal praise for a new Kanye West album, haven't picked up any of his music since his debut . This genre has been dead for quite a while now, at least commercially, and I'd completely written him off along with the rest of it.

    It's not instantly appealing, like all the best things and builds with each listen, rather than deteriorating into a spiral of radio    I was surprised by the universal praise for a new Kanye West album, haven't picked up any of his music since his debut . This genre has been dead for quite a while now, at least commercially, and I'd completely written him off along with the rest of it.

    It's not instantly appealing, like all the best things and builds with each listen, rather than deteriorating into a spiral of radio punching hatred. The lyrics are clever, but he's not trying to be too clever with them, he seems to have been influenced by song writing from sources outside of rap (unusual in hip-hop), and the music has benefited.

    It's amazing how something can sound or look when the creator has talent and really cares about the product, and not only the profit (although it's unlikely he worries about finances now; Surprisingly, he does seem to refrain from reminding the listener of this fact. Again, unusual in hip-hop.) He's made actual music here, one of the best albums of the year. Maybe the genre can all get together in a room and call it a day now, most of the rest seem incapable of creating anything anywhere near this level.    … Expand
  7. Khalid24
    Dec 8, 2010
    9
    After an artist goes through a rough time in his or her career, it usually takes that artist a fairly long amount of time to redeem himself or herself, and also takes the artist a while to regain his or her fans, for example, after Eminem released Encore, he took a five year hiatus, then released Relapse, which was generally a poor attempt for Eminem to redeem himself, but the year afterAfter an artist goes through a rough time in his or her career, it usually takes that artist a fairly long amount of time to redeem himself or herself, and also takes the artist a while to regain his or her fans, for example, after Eminem released Encore, he took a five year hiatus, then released Relapse, which was generally a poor attempt for Eminem to redeem himself, but the year after that, Eminem managed to redeem himself, and get more fans with Recovery, a second example is 50 Cent, who after released Curtis, managed to redeem his skills, but not his fanbase with 'Before I Self Destruct', and the third, and most obvious example is Kanye West, who made a living joke out of himself with '808s and Heartbreak', and now trying to redeem himself with the release of 'My Beautiful Twisted Dark Fantasy'. 'My Beautiful Twisted Dark Fantasy' has a generally good background, mainly because it indicates Kanye's return to the rap world, meaning that with this album, Kanye plans to redeem himself by rapping again, and returning to his old musical style. This Kanye album starts with 'Dark Fantasy' which starts slow for the first minutes and a half, but after that amount of time, Kanye brings in one of his best beats, smoothest rhythm, and some of his best lyrics in Kanye's career, the second track 'Gorgeous' was a strongly lyrical song, with a rock-style beat, and a strongly written chorus by Kid Cudi, so it was how I expected it, which was extremely entertaining, the third track, 'Power', which was the first single of the album, and was the best track of the album, because it has symbolic lyrics, and a very complex and powerful rhythm. Other than those three tracks, other great tracks include 'All The Lights' which has a great chorus by Rihanna, and some great rhymes be Kanye, 'Monster' was a track where Rick Ross, Jay-Z, and Nicki Minaj all delivered great flows and rhymes as guest stars, and Kanye does an as good or even a better job as the lead artist, and the track 'Hell of a Life' was strongly energies, due to its fast paced beat and rhythm, and Kanye's strong rhyming skills. The album does have some negative tracks, like 'Runaway' which lasted too long, had a very poor and corny chorus, and had a rhythm which was generally just plain boring, another bad track was 'Blame Game', due to its length, slow rhythm, and poorly written chorus, it barely sounds like a Kanye West song, and the third bad track is 'Lost in the World' which is mostly repetitive, and takes a really long time for Kanye to actually rap. 'My Beautiful Twisted Dark Fantasy' was generally a strongly redeeming album, it has strong lyrics, many great beats, and mostly energizing and entertaining rhythms, which was honestly what I wanted from a Kanye West album, however, there were some errors in the album, such as some tracks' long length, and weak rhythm, but other than that, I think that this album generally states and proves that Kanye West if finally back.… Expand
  8. mmasonhauser
    Dec 10, 2010
    8
    i just finished listening to the majority of it a few minutes ago. it literally made me want to find a review site so i can say this: amazing. i'm seriously not into rap or hip-hop, or whatever you want to call it. and i'm not a fan of Kanye as a person, but i can not deny that he is an amazing artist.
  9. AndrewCarroll
    Dec 14, 2010
    9
    This is Kanye's "Purple Rain". A true statement from a true artist. Plus it's "LOL" funny and you can dance to it. The fact that Kanye tempers his anger with humor and backs up his bravado with absolute killer hooks makes him the real deal.
  10. Aliciaaxx
    Dec 17, 2010
    8
    This album is great and can only be described as a brand new and original approach to hip hop. Although some songs are quite boring, the mostly brilliant tracks - to name a few examples: Gorgeous, All Of The Lights, Devil In A New Dress and Monster. Power was a great first single from the album which had me hooked for a long time and runaway was great.
  11. MrThistle
    Dec 19, 2010
    10
    I used to like rap at the end of the '80's and early '90's, like Public Enemy, De La Soul, and Ice Cube. But that was eternity ago. This right here? I don't get. Maybe I gotta listen a few more times, but I'm really wondering if these rappers are ever gonna stop with the N and F words all the time. Just sounds all the same to me.
  12. Heino
    Dec 27, 2010
    9
    http://heinverstappen.blogspot.com/2010/12/top-10-favoriete-albums-van-2010-en-de.html http://heinverstappen.blogspot.com/2010/12/top-10-favoriete-albums-van-2010-en-de.html http://heinverstappen.blogspot.com/2010/12/top-10-favoriete-albums-van-2010-en-de.html 9.0
  13. n00ne
    Dec 31, 2010
    8
    I like this album. A whole lot. It's brimming with creativity and humor without ever trying too hard. Or at least it doesn't seem to try too hard from my vantage point. But a 93? Really? The highest rated new release of 2010? REALLY? I rarely use the term "overrated". I don't like the word. But if this album isn't overrated I don't know what is. The two best hooks on the album, in myI like this album. A whole lot. It's brimming with creativity and humor without ever trying too hard. Or at least it doesn't seem to try too hard from my vantage point. But a 93? Really? The highest rated new release of 2010? REALLY? I rarely use the term "overrated". I don't like the word. But if this album isn't overrated I don't know what is. The two best hooks on the album, in my opinion, are lifted from Black Sabbath and King Crimson. And my favorite single musical moment? The opening of "Lost in the World", a Bon Iver sample. I understand that's part of hip hop. But surely original compositions are and should be more respected. On a different note, I didn't know what the fuss about Nicki Minaj was about until I heard "Monster". Jay-Z was great on that track as well.

    Finally, after listening to the album and thinking about it's content I was left with this thought, am I the only one who thinks the person who is overreacting to the "Taylor Swift incident" more than ANYONE is Kanye?    … Expand
  14. YZJay
    Feb 1, 2011
    8
    The sound of the album is EPIC. I think it would take 3 to 4 years for another artist to top this. The only bad thing would be the lyrics and it being VERY unorthodox,
  15. afrhrhcpts
    Mar 14, 2011
    7
    Like all his previous efforts critics and hip hop fans build up Kanye West's ego to convince themselves that he is their messiah. He is not but this album is his best for a few reasons. Nicki Minaj has a few noteworthy cameos and Chris Rock has a funny part. Jay-Z is boring in his two spots. For the most part the guests do not shine like Minaj. Everyone wants to say the albumLike all his previous efforts critics and hip hop fans build up Kanye West's ego to convince themselves that he is their messiah. He is not but this album is his best for a few reasons. Nicki Minaj has a few noteworthy cameos and Chris Rock has a funny part. Jay-Z is boring in his two spots. For the most part the guests do not shine like Minaj. Everyone wants to say the album transcends genre because the songs a little longer than average and it is a sonic marvel. Length does not make it any better and sonically it is mediocre. It seems the piano interlude is impressing everyone despite it not being above average playing. What makes the album noteworthy is Kanye's ability to rap and Minaj's guest parts. Not great but worth one listen.… Expand
  16. cantsellit
    Apr 7, 2011
    9
    I did a blog entry on this album on tv.com in December; no one read it/ perhaps that was the wrong venue. I'm glad to talk about it again, particularly after five months of listening. Let me start with, it's a great album. I am a big fan of Yeezy; none of his albums have been completely disappointing. But I was blown away by Fantasy when it was released; I thought Mr. West had a misstepI did a blog entry on this album on tv.com in December; no one read it/ perhaps that was the wrong venue. I'm glad to talk about it again, particularly after five months of listening. Let me start with, it's a great album. I am a big fan of Yeezy; none of his albums have been completely disappointing. But I was blown away by Fantasy when it was released; I thought Mr. West had a misstep or two on the releases following The College Dropout. I liked all the songs on Fantasy, but of course, there wer those I liked better than others. My favorites are "Gorgeous", "So Appalled", and "Hell of a Life" - not the ones chosen by most critics. As stated earlier, there's not a really bad song in the bunch, with the exception of the ending to "The Blame Game", featuring the comedian, Chris Rock. I will end by saying, Kanye's back. But he still hasn't topped, The College Dropout, which in my opinion will become a classic, and is already, in my book. But that's a different review, isn't it.… Expand
  17. finulanu
    Jul 22, 2011
    9
    Just when I was ready to count Kanye out of the game - let's face it, it's a long fall from The College Dropout to 808s and Heartbreak - he delivers this, probably the strangest and most unpredictable album mainstream hip hop has ever seen. If any album can be called "art rap," it's this one - you certainly wouldn't hear a four-minute guitar solo on a Lil Wayne song, now would you?
  18. gmonaco1124
    Apr 26, 2011
    10
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  19. Nimarprit
    May 1, 2011
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. In a world where celebrities hide from the paparazzi to disguise their "pop" lives in order to gain "relateability", Kanye West is really doing the opposite: His beautiful dark twisted fantasy about marrying a pornstar and divorcing her by the end of the night (Hell of a Life) doesn't really seem like a fantasy because for West it might easily happen - yet he manages to create a story that says otherwise, because his Id, his feelings as a sexual/normal individual are always stronger than his boastfull self that knows fame and fortune. That is what makes My Beautiful Dark Twisted..."Fan"tasty": Kanye West is able to portray his life as a public superstar figure (honestly) and still be a character that everybody can relate to.… Expand
  20. lovemusic
    May 8, 2011
    8
    too damn hyped. too damn long. too damn personal. too damn great. too damn popular. but i liked it though. most of the songs were good. some songs were corny and overly long. but it wasnt a bad album. i liked the creative mind he has.
  21. d_nasty
    May 13, 2011
    8
    There are a lot of great tracks on here, "Monster", "Devil in a New Dress" and "Lost in the World" are the best tracks. I could see this years from now still being a good listen but it's not perfect. Tracks "Blame Game" and "Power" are incredibly listenable but are definitely the weakest tracks.
  22. j30
    Aug 15, 2011
    8
    Feels a little overrated, a litte overambitous, but overall probably his best work. Kanye is a very talented artist and all his talents shin on this album. It took me a couple of listens before I got hooked.
  23. SidSharma95
    Aug 23, 2011
    10
    One of my favourite albums of all time, Kanye West will never cease to rid us of his creative genius. Like his previous albums he's used samples brilliantly and tastefully on almost every track on the album, but does it in a way that it's not blatantly apparent to the listener but still pays homage to the original. I have yet to find a single low point on the album as each song is uniqueOne of my favourite albums of all time, Kanye West will never cease to rid us of his creative genius. Like his previous albums he's used samples brilliantly and tastefully on almost every track on the album, but does it in a way that it's not blatantly apparent to the listener but still pays homage to the original. I have yet to find a single low point on the album as each song is unique in it's own way. Not a song to be skipped on this album purely due to the fact that West has mastered each track to it's peak of perfection. My personal favourites are 'Dark Fantasy' due to it's ostentatious yet elegant nature and to how well it sets the general tone of the album, 'Power' due to how efficaciously it lives up to it's title, 'All of the Lights' because of how well it was put together, 'Monster' for making me feel guilty yet humoured and amazed when listening to it, 'Runaway' for showing us how effective simplicity is (with a few drops of genius) and 'Lost in the World' because not everyone can turn a slow and calming Indie sample into an upbeat and hard hitting piece that ends an opus with a BANG. That being said, every song on the album is worth multiple listens. Kanye has exceedingly fulfilled his primary objective; out-doing himself… Expand
  24. robguy222
    Sep 4, 2011
    8
    My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy has one of my favorite songs! All of the Lights rocks! (reached #18) I hope he makes songs like All of the Lights again!
  25. mvatcher35
    Sep 6, 2011
    9
    A veritable explosion of creativity--maybe too much creativity (some songs run too long/seem overwrought & over-saturated). The best album of 2010 nonetheless.
  26. Ricko
    Jul 16, 2014
    8
    "Graduation" has more of my favourite Kanye songs, but as an album, this here is probably his finest hour. It has some standout tracks but works best as an album with the collective parts coming together perfectly. My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy is not only bursting with creativity but with epic tunes and melodies as well. Lyrically, Kanye is on top form and matches the quality of the"Graduation" has more of my favourite Kanye songs, but as an album, this here is probably his finest hour. It has some standout tracks but works best as an album with the collective parts coming together perfectly. My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy is not only bursting with creativity but with epic tunes and melodies as well. Lyrically, Kanye is on top form and matches the quality of the music. You have to take your hat off to the man when you listen to this - its pure brilliance.… Expand
  27. dadukee
    Oct 15, 2011
    9
    This album makes my relize that Yeezy will never make a classics like Late Registration or College Dropout but pretty dam good albums like graduation was. This album is more like a peice of art so it's hard to pick out weak and strong tracks. It's a solid listen but some of the tracks just don't glisten like that others. Hip hop has changed so it's only naturally that the biggest starsThis album makes my relize that Yeezy will never make a classics like Late Registration or College Dropout but pretty dam good albums like graduation was. This album is more like a peice of art so it's hard to pick out weak and strong tracks. It's a solid listen but some of the tracks just don't glisten like that others. Hip hop has changed so it's only naturally that the biggest stars will too. Not a bad album...a solid one but i just wish Kanye could get back into his old stlye but that will probably never happen. While this album was being recorded, Kanye came up with Good Fridays where he would realese new records Every friday and he did untill a month beofre his album was to be realsed and then he released Christmas in Harlem before the album dropped. Some of the tracks from Friday (Chain Heavy, Don't Stop (The seconed Child rebel soldier (Lupe, Pharell and Kanye) song), Christmas In Harlem, Lord Lord Lord) SHOULD HAVE BEEN ON THE ALBUM. The Joy, another great Friday track was realesd as a bonus track many months after November 22nd. But MBDTF is still a strong album some of my top picks are (Devil in a new dress, Power, Monster, See Me Now, and Gorgeus). So go pick this up if you havn't heard it, it's very inspiring and shows a new Kanye West… Expand
  28. stock22
    Nov 17, 2011
    8
    I'm a huge kanye west fan, but this album does not deserve anything above an 8. Yes it has brilliant beats, fantastic features from the likes of Rick Ross and even the unexpected bon iver. But a classic implies that every single song was perfect, you can't honestly tell me that songs like hell of a life are perfect. You can't give me a reason why "who will survive in america" is good orI'm a huge kanye west fan, but this album does not deserve anything above an 8. Yes it has brilliant beats, fantastic features from the likes of Rick Ross and even the unexpected bon iver. But a classic implies that every single song was perfect, you can't honestly tell me that songs like hell of a life are perfect. You can't give me a reason why "who will survive in america" is good or interesting, or what even the purpose of it is? If you overlook kanye's lyricism, or lack thereof on this particular record then maybe its a 10, but for me its just a very good album that has been overrated.… Expand
  29. Zegilgamesh
    Jan 6, 2012
    9
    My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy crawls into Kanye's psyche and shows his deepest emotions through beautiful soul, well-executed rap, and most importantly killer production.
  30. keanex
    Aug 11, 2016
    10
    MBDTF is just a dynamite album from start to finish. Typical ridiculous raps by Kanye sprinkled in with political points and whatever else is going on in Yeezy's head. Beats are phenomenal, and lots of great samples. **** Yeezy yeezy yeezy, it's yo boy Mark and this is a fire album.
  31. CalR
    Feb 20, 2012
    9
    Not over-rated at all and deserving its recognition as one of the best mainstream hip-hop releases of the decade. My Beautiful... is complex, satisfying and overcooked in every possible way but its a natural progression to Kanye's swaggery and boastfulness in lyrical content to what essentially is one of the most epic releases of our generation while expanding the genre boundaries.
  32. tonto
    Jun 17, 2021
    10
    Kanye is a musical genius, with this album as probably his best if not one of his best albums to date. The production is top notch, and the songs are haunting and riveting at the same time. All of the Lights, Power, and Runaway are all classic anthems. This album is going to be timeless.
  33. dante_finn
    Aug 19, 2014
    8
    Woww. This is really good. He has a lot of different elements,transparent themes. And the subject matter is explored. The music ranges alot which is really awesome. Songs got a funky rythm with some occasionly raunchy (in a bad way rthyms). But all in all Kanye has done a good job.
  34. DeusExMachina7
    Feb 27, 2013
    10
    If this album was weird to you at first, listen to it again. And again, until you understand that this is epic as hell. Epic as hell in every sense possible.
  35. LebohangK
    Mar 4, 2013
    10
    To put this in a few words, 'My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy' is the Greatest Hip-Hop Album of the 21st Century. Take this into account, 'The College Dropout' and 'Late Registration' are two influential hip-hop Masterpieces that live on though music forever, and this album (My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy) is better than both of them... That's got to mean something...
  36. Screenager
    Apr 17, 2013
    10
    This is both Kanye West's best album and the joint best album of 2010 (with Arcade Fire's The Suburbs). Each song on the album deals with fame, power, money and can be seen as Kanye's autobiography, he relies on autotune for most of the album which, despite its annoyance in certain cases, works for the album since it relies heavily on some impressive synthesiser work. If you like hip-hop,This is both Kanye West's best album and the joint best album of 2010 (with Arcade Fire's The Suburbs). Each song on the album deals with fame, power, money and can be seen as Kanye's autobiography, he relies on autotune for most of the album which, despite its annoyance in certain cases, works for the album since it relies heavily on some impressive synthesiser work. If you like hip-hop, this is a must have; if you don't then buy Arcade Fire, and then this.… Expand
  37. TheRanter26
    Mar 31, 2014
    9
    I am not the biggest rap fan, but Kanye West always seems to know what he's doing. MBDTF, at the time of it's release, was like a revelation to the rap world. It wasn't a rap album, it was music. It was beautiful. It was intense, and it was a hell of a lot to take on. Now four years later, the album still holds strong. It's still Kanye's most mature effort, with ideas that span along MoneyI am not the biggest rap fan, but Kanye West always seems to know what he's doing. MBDTF, at the time of it's release, was like a revelation to the rap world. It wasn't a rap album, it was music. It was beautiful. It was intense, and it was a hell of a lot to take on. Now four years later, the album still holds strong. It's still Kanye's most mature effort, with ideas that span along Money and Power, to Lost Love, to people's destruction of our country. The title of the album describes it better than anything else. Though it doesn't have the longevity that would be liked. Some of the songs are a bit tedious to listen to now. And thus is why it takes some marks off.

    A-    … Expand
  38. TimW001
    Feb 14, 2016
    9
    Truly an absolute classic. This is the definition of Kanye, by far his best album and one of the best albums for an entire genre. If you are looking to start listening to hip-hop or have loved hip-hop for your whole life it is a must listen.
  39. ben_zo77
    Feb 4, 2014
    10
    MBDTF is masterful work of art. Every track fits together perfectly, enabling Kanye to show the public what's inside his mind. This album ranks among the best hip-hop albums of all time.

    Best track: "Runaway"
    Other tracks that stand out: "Power", "Monster", and well.. everything else
  40. r0tan0rtan
    Jun 25, 2014
    10
    A controversial artist makes an album studying himself as an artist, and creates the Illmatic of the 21st century. It's something we've never heard before, with every single featured artist making the most of their time to shine. Kanye even spits some of his best verses in his career (gone off lr is still his best). The album features incredible production, which, in my opinion surpassesA controversial artist makes an album studying himself as an artist, and creates the Illmatic of the 21st century. It's something we've never heard before, with every single featured artist making the most of their time to shine. Kanye even spits some of his best verses in his career (gone off lr is still his best). The album features incredible production, which, in my opinion surpasses most production from the golden era of 90's rap. Is it the best hip hop album ever as Kanye claims it to be? Not quite.. but it's pretty damn close.

    Edit 2014: This is definitely my favourite hip hop album of all time now.    … Expand
  41. CCooombs
    Dec 22, 2015
    9
    This is, without a doubt, Kanye's most complete, defined and breathtaking album to date. Everything on this record has a purpose and reason. A wild array of sounds from so many directions crash into one another and somehow, through sheer genius, come out as near to perfection as possible.

    There are some weaker moments, with some tracks that stand out a little less than others, but    This is, without a doubt, Kanye's most complete, defined and breathtaking album to date. Everything on this record has a purpose and reason. A wild array of sounds from so many directions crash into one another and somehow, through sheer genius, come out as near to perfection as possible.

    There are some weaker moments, with some tracks that stand out a little less than others, but overall this album is a package of extraordinary songs that is both forward-thinking and compelling to listen to. "POWER", "All of the Lights", "Runaway", and "Lost in the World" are particular highlights, with synthetic sounds, orchestras and beats that blend into one another in spectacular style.

    There are moments of honesty, gloating, pain and regret. Throughout its 13 tracks, My Dark Twisted Fantasy is proof of extraordinary talent and ideas. Five years on and this album continues to delight. Whatever you may think of Kanye West, you cannot deny his talent as a producer and navigator of creative thinking.    … Expand
  42. Andremax
    Feb 6, 2020
    10
    No doubt MBDTF is a mark in hip-hop's history. It's a truly class of sampling and textures. Tracks are granious and has a pop appeal necessary to be acessible
  43. ProudNoob
    Feb 22, 2016
    9
    I love this album to death. Not a big fan of rap or Kanye's personal affairs but I really enjoyed listening to the songs on this track. From its sound to the lyrics, this is easily one of my favorite albums of all time.
  44. augdawgg
    Feb 24, 2016
    10
    I can't say anything about this album that hasn't been said before.

    This is the culmination of Rap music. It is 2016 and 6 years later every song still feels fresh and current.
    Each song meticulously places, start to finish, this is an album.
  45. BetterOffDead_
    Jun 4, 2014
    9
    When this album came out in 2010 i only heard a few songs from it and they where catchy, so i decided to give this album a listen, and wasn't disappointed. kanye did most of the production on this, it was very well done. kanye flow changes throughout the tracks. I'm really liking the tracks gorgeous,power and runaway all of the lights is catchy too. each track on this has its own uniqueWhen this album came out in 2010 i only heard a few songs from it and they where catchy, so i decided to give this album a listen, and wasn't disappointed. kanye did most of the production on this, it was very well done. kanye flow changes throughout the tracks. I'm really liking the tracks gorgeous,power and runaway all of the lights is catchy too. each track on this has its own unique feel to it like on the track runaway the instrumental is really nice, along with a few verses from Kanye, Pusha T verse was a stand for sure. the track blame game is Kanye telling a story about a relationship which he does well with John Legend signing the chorus fits in with the theme of the song. the guests singers/rappers on this are good they seem to fit in alright, especially on the track so appalled with a group of rappers delivering hard hitting verses. the rest of the track on this are good. definitely check this album out.… Expand
  46. keve16
    Mar 22, 2015
    9
    8.6/10................................................................................................................................................
  47. Bobtinin
    Sep 28, 2018
    10
    Not only is this one of Kanye's best albums, or one of the best hip-hop albums around... this is one of the best albums of all time.
  48. darnell150
    Mar 18, 2015
    10
    You don't even have to be a hip hop fan to like this album. His ability to mix so many elements into his music is powerful. He even manages to have great guest appearances and substantial and honest lyrics. Kanye West has achieved his greatest work with "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy". It is truly a MASTERPIECE!!!
  49. BrandonTrotter
    Jan 17, 2015
    10
    Kanye West does it again and this album shows that after the Taylor Swift incident and made a big comeback. The production on the album showcased Kanye's ability to outshine on the boards and it also showed me that Kanye is truly great
  50. ester1507
    Dec 19, 2019
    10
    Fabulous. The best rap/ hip-hop album of de last decade. Kanye mixed everything that doesn't had nothing with hip-hop and turned into it.
  51. padrah_
    Mar 7, 2015
    10
    I was a Kanye hater until I listened to this album for the first time, back in 2014. I thought "he's not talented, what a gay fish", until I listened to this album. This album revived my interest in Hip-Hop, and mvoed me away from listening exclusively to metal so I could expand my musical tastes. It's like a breath of fresh air, this album.

    Kanye's one of, if not, the most influential    I was a Kanye hater until I listened to this album for the first time, back in 2014. I thought "he's not talented, what a gay fish", until I listened to this album. This album revived my interest in Hip-Hop, and mvoed me away from listening exclusively to metal so I could expand my musical tastes. It's like a breath of fresh air, this album.

    Kanye's one of, if not, the most influential rap artist of the 21st century. He took a genre which was desperately in need of a re-vamp, and successfully pulled it off with the release of four albums before "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy".

    MBDTF is dark, unforgiving, grand, and uses imagery which only Kanye West could pull off. It's a culmination of all of his frustrations in the 21st Century. Themes include celebrity, consumerism, the culture surrounding hip-hop, fidelity, and West's career.

    The album features appearances from Raekwon, Rick Ross, Nicki Minaj, and John Legend, each of the tracks they feature on are highlights for me.

    This is just a perfect album. One of few I've ever listened to.

    A clear 10 for me.    … Expand
  52. ORIGINATED
    Apr 29, 2015
    9
    West as often changed nearly everything from his previous record in order to re-invent himself as an artist. It took him some trips to Europe and a bunch of musicians in suits to come up with an impressive achievement. It's hard to confine his music when there are trumpets over French horns over choirs over strings over beats over drums over this and over that. However it never feelsWest as often changed nearly everything from his previous record in order to re-invent himself as an artist. It took him some trips to Europe and a bunch of musicians in suits to come up with an impressive achievement. It's hard to confine his music when there are trumpets over French horns over choirs over strings over beats over drums over this and over that. However it never feels overloaded, and its power resides in its intelligent use of featured artists and some excellent choices regarding the numerous samples from all genres and eras. The album kind of makes a portrait of a lost man, but it does make sense as a whole. Some verses could’ve been under more scrutiny but it ends up being an embarrassment of great stirring tracks that never fall into the need for category. Its baroque influences and deep examination of himself and what surrounds him whether it’s real or imaginary make the record very unique and calling it the best album of 2010 isn't really an overstatement.

    Best track: Runaway
    Exact Score: 9.3    … Expand
  53. Basquilly
    May 27, 2015
    8
    The only Kanye album I own, the only hip hop album I own. Kanye's willingness to experiment with his music is what I've always loved about him as an artist, and never has this experimental side of his work been so successful as it is on this album. While occasionally you're left questioning how some of his experiments ever escaped the recording studio, the majority of this album is pure gold.
  54. nikoziko
    Feb 4, 2018
    10
    This album is a masterpiece from kanye and it's still the best album of the decade so far , the production is stunning and kanye's way of mixing up different genre of music is amazing i mean this is still a hip hop record but even if your'e not a fan of hip hop i'm sure you'd still enjoy it
  55. mc_ryn
    Nov 14, 2015
    10
    My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy is one of the most amazingly constructed hip-hop albums of all time. For years on, this album will be talked about as a: masterpiece, classic, work of genius. These are just examples of the words used to describe this monument in hip-hop history. If you don't like this album for any reason, you must respect it. Kanye over his years as an artist, **not aMy Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy is one of the most amazingly constructed hip-hop albums of all time. For years on, this album will be talked about as a: masterpiece, classic, work of genius. These are just examples of the words used to describe this monument in hip-hop history. If you don't like this album for any reason, you must respect it. Kanye over his years as an artist, **not a rapper/MC** has provided insight of life through his eyes and the knowledge he has consumed and developed as an artist, with the creative capacity to show it in such beautiful form. The film Runaway is a must if you loved this album.… Expand
  56. Corvus_Mellori
    Nov 25, 2015
    10
    A phenomenal hip hop masterpiece. Provides a great blend of more accessible pop-rap tracks and introspective, grand, and complex rap compositions that really set the bar for hip hop musicians to come. It is large in scope but still a joy to listen to.
  57. lisiak
    Dec 19, 2015
    10
    My beautiful dark twisted fantasy is a real classic. Favourite tracks 'so apalled', 'dark fantasy', 'runaway' and 'power', but everything is absolutely perfect. :)
  58. zdot
    Feb 16, 2016
    10
    Greatest album of all time, enough said. Incredible production, amazing features, and a godly flow that is second to none. Cannot begin to explain the effect this album has on listeners, it is a journey for everyone.
  59. SergioV
    Mar 11, 2016
    9
    92/100. Probably my favorite Rap/Hip-Hop album ever.Kanye West brings us an amazing album here with songs that are emotional, radio-friendly, complex, innovative, and meaningful all at the same time. Say what you want about Kanye West, but the man puts out some really amazing music.
  60. vanukas
    Jan 9, 2018
    10
    Simply the best hip-hop album of all time - and easily one of the the bests one across all genres. Once again Mr. West successfully proves his place in the hall of fame of the greatest artists of all time. Though West's lyrics are far from the best we've heard in the rap game, the beautiful melodies and catchy beats across all of the songs stand in for the sometimes bit bland lyrics. NoneSimply the best hip-hop album of all time - and easily one of the the bests one across all genres. Once again Mr. West successfully proves his place in the hall of fame of the greatest artists of all time. Though West's lyrics are far from the best we've heard in the rap game, the beautiful melodies and catchy beats across all of the songs stand in for the sometimes bit bland lyrics. None of the songs actually stand out from the rest; the whole album is pure bliss and genious work of art. Nothing out is of it's place, and the great producing compliments the already 10/10 songs on the album. A true game changer. Easily the greatest album of the 2000's.… Expand
  61. arostislavna
    Oct 30, 2022
    7
    Meh, I haven't really listened to this album all that much. Power is a fantastic track and that's about all I can say for this release.
  62. samwich21
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    Kanye changed the game with this record. He made Bon Iver cooler. He introduced much of the world to Nicki Minaj. He saved lives with his masterpiece -- and magnum opus -- My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy.
  63. victorcarter
    Nov 29, 2016
    10
    My favorite Kanye album. The first track, Dark Fantasy, is the best opening track I have heard in an album. When I first heard that song, I knew this album was going to be amazing. Hate on Kanye as much as you want, but you cannot deny that this man is a GENIUS when it comes to music.
  64. thehypebeast97
    Jan 27, 2017
    10
    Kanye being real to himself and making the most of his troubles to produce a masterpiece. This is an instant classic, his best album ever! The features are on point, the production is flawless and Yeezy here spits some of the realest **** he been through and anybody can easily relate. 10/10 straight up!
  65. kurtatx
    Jan 26, 2017
    10
    Kanye West has created the Pet Sounds or Sgt. Pepper's of the millennial generation. Every song has something unique to contribute and the deep tracks are arguably as good if not better than the singles.
  66. TinoTsopo
    Feb 27, 2017
    10
    As far as the history of rap music is concerned, Kanye West proved to be one of the greats when this album was released. And there is no doubt that on the day Kanye West dies - MBDTF will be placed on top of numerous top album lists.

    While employing a more maximal aesthetic, Mr College dropout himself released not only his most grandiose effort but his most eerie one as well. From    As far as the history of rap music is concerned, Kanye West proved to be one of the greats when this album was released. And there is no doubt that on the day Kanye West dies - MBDTF will be placed on top of numerous top album lists.

    While employing a more maximal aesthetic, Mr College dropout himself released not only his most grandiose effort but his most eerie one as well. From impeccable string arrangements to a brute Justin Vernon in the right places - Every track on this album feels almost as absolute as the next.    … Expand
  67. Nardeen
    Mar 11, 2017
    8
    This is by far Kanye's best album so far I personally don't think this album should be rated higher than good kid m.A.A.d city for so many reasons, however, it's still a fantastic artistic album that gives us a view of Kanye's thoughts.
  68. fifi3
    Jul 28, 2019
    10
    The magnum opus of my favorite artist to ever live. MBDTF is an unreal album. It is incredibly layered and meticulous, in depth with a subtle and poignant concept. The song structures, the samples, eclectic music, the incredible displays of lyricism all make this undoubtedly one of music's most iconic and unforgettable records.
  69. bdurmaz
    Apr 26, 2017
    10
    This album shows Kanye at the top. He is as controversial, polarizing but creative as ever. It's been a bumpy ride for him before and after this record, but we must be thankful that we are left with a masterpiece that will define this decade's music. After all, it's Kanye's beautiful dark twisted fantasy.
  70. markd315
    May 2, 2017
    10
    I have never understood Kanye West fans, but I haven't been listening to hip hop devotedly for more than 2 years. It occurred to me that I should try some of his older stuff, and it is now abundantly clear to me why he has fans. This album is artistically impeccable and he has fallen so far from glory. His fans are nostalgic for the real music.
  71. eli_fjr
    Nov 7, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Intense but I think I liked it. At this point just listen it so you don't feel left out!!!… Expand
  72. Fib3r
    Jul 7, 2017
    10
    Everything about this album is perfect and every song is amazing. This may be my favorite album of all time. I have nothing bad to say about it at all.
  73. HiMyNamesEthan
    Jul 24, 2017
    10
    10/10 - A complete masterpiece that set the bar high for hip-hop. After having the extremely controversial incident between Kanye West Taylor Swift at the 2009 Grammy awards Kanye West flew out of mainland U.S.A and bought out a studio in Hawaii where is crafted this masterpiece. He flew in several big hip-hop artists in and out of Hawaii to produce this. Those people include Drake,10/10 - A complete masterpiece that set the bar high for hip-hop. After having the extremely controversial incident between Kanye West Taylor Swift at the 2009 Grammy awards Kanye West flew out of mainland U.S.A and bought out a studio in Hawaii where is crafted this masterpiece. He flew in several big hip-hop artists in and out of Hawaii to produce this. Those people include Drake, Rihanna, Jay-Z, and many more. Kanye West, like many of his other albums, poured his heart and soul into it. What makes Kanye West such a unique and well-done hip-hop musician is that he was never afraid to push boundaries and was one to try new things in each of his albums. This album is quite beautiful with the amazing producing skills and rapping of Kanye West and the phenomenal artists that helped him to create such sounds that has pioneered hip-hop in its production. Well done Mr. West!… Expand
  74. thejasxyeezus
    Aug 3, 2017
    10
    This is a wonderful album. Dark in nature, with amazing production and thought-provoking, emotional, and dark lyrics.First off, the production. The production on this album is glossy and maximalist. There is wonderful use of samples on this album, from flipping "She's My Baby" by The Mojo Men, into a dark song about the peak of his "dark twisted fantasy". Lyrically, it is one of his bestThis is a wonderful album. Dark in nature, with amazing production and thought-provoking, emotional, and dark lyrics.First off, the production. The production on this album is glossy and maximalist. There is wonderful use of samples on this album, from flipping "She's My Baby" by The Mojo Men, into a dark song about the peak of his "dark twisted fantasy". Lyrically, it is one of his best lyrical performances, with the guest features also on his level. Overall, it's a wonderful music album.… Expand
  75. MalcolmE
    Oct 30, 2018
    10
    From the goosebump-inducing perfect intro track that is Dark Fantasy to the epic two-part outro that is Lost In the World and Who Will Survive In America (based on a sample from Gil Scott-Heron's "Comment No.1"), this album is almost flawless. Gorgeous might be the best rapping performance of Kanye's career as well as arguably his best lyrics. Power is the perfect hype song. All Of theFrom the goosebump-inducing perfect intro track that is Dark Fantasy to the epic two-part outro that is Lost In the World and Who Will Survive In America (based on a sample from Gil Scott-Heron's "Comment No.1"), this album is almost flawless. Gorgeous might be the best rapping performance of Kanye's career as well as arguably his best lyrics. Power is the perfect hype song. All Of the Lights is almost a mini "We Are the World" considering how many artists make their appearance on the song (Elton John, Rihanna, Drake, Fergie, Alicia Keys, John Legend, Kid Cudi and even more!). The track Monster features a strong performance by Kanye and a decent one by Jay Z, but it is Nicki Minaj who kills it on this track spitting the arguably best verse of her entire career. So Appalled does also feature quite a few names but is easily one of the weaker cuts (not that there are any WEAK tracks on this masterpiece) on the album. It simply drags on a bit too long. Pusha T delivers a fantastic verse as usual though. Devil In A New Dress is built on a haunting Smokey Robinson sample and once again features a strong verse by Kanye but it is the fantastic verse by Rick Ross that make the song. Runaway, which happens to be my favorite song of all time, is pretty much the perfect song in my opinion. Kanye's vulnerable vocals and lyrics, Pusha T's verse, the lengthy outro of distorted vocals. The piano, oh god the piano. The album is already an incredible work of art before Runaway but Runaway gives it that extra boost which makes it one of the greatest albums ever made in my honest opinion. Hell Of A Life works great at a workout track but feels almost unfinished. It's still a good track nonetheless but the production work, as well as the lyrics, don't match the calibre the rest of this album has to offer. Blame Game features Kanye in a vulnerable state once again and although the Chris Rock outro might get tiresome after the 100th listen, it was still a great idea to add him to the track. I just wish his part was a skit after the song, which I think would have given the track a better replay value. Lost In the World / Who Will Survive In America rightfully serves as a perfect closure to an almost perfect album. Superb production, fantastic features, and great lyricism. The whole album features a unique and beautifully epic atmosphere that sticks with you throughout the whole album. Few albums can make me feel like I'm in another dimension, but this is surely one of those few. But then again, this is just my opinion.

    My Rating: 10/10

    Favorite Tracks: Runaway, Gorgeous, Dark Fantasy

    Least Favourite Tracks: Hell Of A Life, So Appalled    … Expand
  76. Recon97
    Oct 4, 2017
    10
    If I could give this a 11/10 I would. This is the best album I've ever heard from Kanye, and the 3rd best album I've ever heard. Incredible production, masterful lyrics, and some of the best singing I've ever heard from the guest artists. 10/10
  77. JaimeNeutron
    Sep 30, 2017
    10
    The greatest album of all time. Each song has meaning and its own vibe. Songs like Runaway and Dark Fantasy (the first track) channel a wide variety of feelings of sound, and ultimately this yields a gorgeous example of completionism and perfection. When listening to the production, it is overwhelmingly clean and perfected. This is actually so flame
  78. pugowner
    Apr 29, 2018
    10
    Metacritic only allows a whole number rating system, so I rate a lot of albums a 10, but this is truthfully the only album I consider to be a genuine, flawless, 10/10 record. This album has been on regular rotation longer than any album I own. First listened to it when I was 13 and I'm about to be 19 and I still run through it beginning to end every few months just to remind myself howMetacritic only allows a whole number rating system, so I rate a lot of albums a 10, but this is truthfully the only album I consider to be a genuine, flawless, 10/10 record. This album has been on regular rotation longer than any album I own. First listened to it when I was 13 and I'm about to be 19 and I still run through it beginning to end every few months just to remind myself how good it is. Truly worth the hype and more.… Expand
  79. Clint_Eastwood1
    Nov 20, 2017
    10
    Невероятно красивый альбом с великолепным звуком.Лучший релиз выпущенный в 2010 году.Альбомы Канье-это всегда событие которое нельзя пропускать.Не зря этот альбом получил такие оценки.
  80. JoeBennet14
    Nov 13, 2017
    10
    Possibly the best produced album of all time. Combine this production with the plethora of incredible verses, not just from Mr West but from featured artists like Nikki Minaj, Pusha T and Rick Ross and you have one of Hip-Hop's finest works.
  81. AlexPos
    Dec 20, 2017
    10
    kanye made a masterpiece not through his rap technique, but through his Kanye. idk how to explain that but kanye he's not rapping, he's kanyeing things. he's kanye music. the kanye era start wit kanye and ends with music
  82. ChrisSoTru
    Feb 26, 2018
    9
    Where do I start?

    This is the album that not only redeemed Kanye during really tough times, but gave him a place as one of the most influential artists of our new millennium, with an incredibly artistic insight. The production, the verses, the collaborations with Jay-Z, Kid Cudi, Pusha T, and Rick Ross has made this such a diabolical rap album. A twisted fantasy that most music    Where do I start?

    This is the album that not only redeemed Kanye during really tough times, but gave him a place as one of the most influential artists of our new millennium, with an incredibly artistic insight. The production, the verses, the collaborations with Jay-Z, Kid Cudi, Pusha T, and Rick Ross has made this such a diabolical rap album. A twisted fantasy that most music listeners would be happy to give a listen to. The great Mike Dean is what also brings this album to life. The crafty, kaleidoscopic sounds that are both holy and unholy make MBDTF a magnum opus to the very end. Emotional tracks like Runaway, Gorgeous. Devil in a New Dress, and Lost in the World takes Kanye out of the "rapper" label and into immortality as THE "orchestrator".

    There is undoubtedly a few missed opportunities and a bit of filler inside this project, but its consistensy and raw emotion far overshadows any flaw that this album may have. Despite the controversy that Kanye has collected as a celebrity, he refuses to let it take him down. He did what he is best at, and that is making soulful music. The verses on "So Appalled" were that of a near perfect chemistry that efficiently fits into the blueprint. The combinations of glorious vocals with steady drums in "Lost in the World" makes a true connection to those who give this album a listen. There is so much, yet too little when talking about this album. A perfect 10 from the very beginning.

    Definitely Kanye's best work, and has lived throughout the decade as a well deserved classic.    … Expand
  83. AKthaBeast
    Mar 25, 2018
    10
    Arguably his best album to date but **** it's hard to rank his albums to be honest. This album is so good

    1. Dark Fantasy - A+ 2. Gorgeous feat. Kid Cudi & Raekwon - A 3. Power - A+ 4. All of the Lights (Interlude) 5. All of the Lights - A+ 6. Monster feat. Jay-Z, Rick Ross, Nicki Minaj & Bon Iver - A 7. So Appalled feat. Swizz Beatz, Jay-Z, Pusha T, Cyhi the Prynce & RZA - A 8.    Arguably his best album to date but **** it's hard to rank his albums to be honest. This album is so good

    1. Dark Fantasy - A+
    2. Gorgeous feat. Kid Cudi & Raekwon - A
    3. Power - A+
    4. All of the Lights (Interlude)
    5. All of the Lights - A+
    6. Monster feat. Jay-Z, Rick Ross, Nicki Minaj & Bon Iver - A
    7. So Appalled feat. Swizz Beatz, Jay-Z, Pusha T, Cyhi the Prynce & RZA - A
    8. Devil In A New Dress feat. Rick Ross - A
    9. Runaway feat. Pusha T - A+
    10. Hell Of A Life - A+
    11. Blame Game feat. John Legend - A-
    12. Lost In The World feat. Bon Iver - A-
    13. Who Will Survive In America - B+    … Expand
  84. Stax93
    Jun 2, 2018
    10
    This is one of my favorite albums of all time. Great production, great artists on their and, overall, a great effort at capturing the overall vibe of the time around 2010. Love it!
  85. Ironic
    Jun 1, 2018
    10
    This is the album that made Kanye, well, Kanye. Every single song has an amazing feel to it that is different from any other music heard before. Kanye found a way to turn his mind, and feelings, and yes, fantasies, into beats and rhythms that never get old. For example, Gorgeous, a song that describes racial issues and scenarios Kanye has gone through, that has icing on the cake with aThis is the album that made Kanye, well, Kanye. Every single song has an amazing feel to it that is different from any other music heard before. Kanye found a way to turn his mind, and feelings, and yes, fantasies, into beats and rhythms that never get old. For example, Gorgeous, a song that describes racial issues and scenarios Kanye has gone through, that has icing on the cake with a masterful beat.… Expand
  86. tpye4life
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Amazing album, it definitely has a positive impact on my life and is extremely influential
  87. BigMikeSV
    Aug 14, 2019
    10
    Perfect from front to back. Kanye West is the greatest modern composer. From every individual little sample and drum to the features, it’s all put together perfectly. Kanye said it himself, “I know how to make perfect (with MBDTF)”. And he is absolutely right.
  88. radiobog
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    Awesome album kanye west is the god of the life man damn can't stop listening to this man
  89. SKSK
    Jul 21, 2018
    10
    Definitely, Kanye's most ambitious work. I never heard something as cohesive as this album. MBDTF is near to perfection.
  90. FMDev
    Aug 30, 2018
    10
    My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy is not only Kanye's greatest album, but one of the most beautifully crafted and meticulously made albums of all time, with no downtime and a constant sense that absolutely everything involving it was planned and refined. From the high, grandiose pianos of Dark Fantasy accompanied by the simple question "Can we get much higher?" to the intense Bon IverMy Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy is not only Kanye's greatest album, but one of the most beautifully crafted and meticulously made albums of all time, with no downtime and a constant sense that absolutely everything involving it was planned and refined. From the high, grandiose pianos of Dark Fantasy accompanied by the simple question "Can we get much higher?" to the intense Bon Iver backed finale that is Lost in the World/Who Will Survive In America?, to its running message of the decay and death of the high life of fame and celebrity, absolutely nothing about MBDTF feels like an accident. Kanye hit it out of every park in the world simultaneously.… Expand
  91. Llargotta
    Sep 1, 2018
    10
    Being his most grandiose album to date, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy is a sonic masterpiece and puts Kanye West's artistic prowess on full display.
  92. RAMPunk
    Jun 4, 2019
    10
    Despite its pornography cover, Kanye shaped his most creative album in his career, beyond the boundaries of Hip Hop, and into the mix of every genre of music. Best rap album in the decade.
  93. Atum_
    Jun 8, 2020
    8
    This album is very overrated. People will say this is the greatest record of the 2010s, but it just isn't. TPAB is way better. The beats on this thing is for the most part pretty great, Dark Fantasy is probably my favorite Kanye song of all time, but sprinkled across this thing is corny lines, and by the end, there's a lot of mediocre tracks like Hell of a life and Blame game, and quiteThis album is very overrated. People will say this is the greatest record of the 2010s, but it just isn't. TPAB is way better. The beats on this thing is for the most part pretty great, Dark Fantasy is probably my favorite Kanye song of all time, but sprinkled across this thing is corny lines, and by the end, there's a lot of mediocre tracks like Hell of a life and Blame game, and quite frankly, the second half of Runaway is just annoying, and Kanye's verse on that track isn't that great neither. Great comeback though… Expand
  94. SuperBoyGabriel
    May 31, 2021
    10
    an MASTERPIECE. thank you for reading......................................
  95. All_ButTrU4
    Nov 29, 2021
    8
    The end result is a body of work that pushes hip-hop in a bold new direction and puts Mr,. West back at the forefront of the culture once again.There is no question that this album is a game changer. It's Kanye West's greatest work.
  96. bastiaanm33
    Dec 10, 2018
    10
    Top 5 (hip hop) albums of all time. Period.

    Listening to this album feels like a watching a movie, with its maximalist and bombastic production, verses full of pop-culture references, and amazing guest performances. Favourite tracks: Dark Fantasy, Gorgeous, Power, All of the Lights, Monster, So Appalled, Devil in a New Dress, Runaway, Blame Game, Lost in the World. Least favourite    Top 5 (hip hop) albums of all time. Period.

    Listening to this album feels like a watching a movie, with its maximalist and bombastic production, verses full of pop-culture references, and amazing guest performances.

    Favourite tracks: Dark Fantasy, Gorgeous, Power, All of the Lights, Monster, So Appalled, Devil in a New Dress, Runaway, Blame Game, Lost in the World.

    Least favourite tracks: -    … Expand
  97. jakemoss2011
    Dec 12, 2018
    10
    jesus **** christ. sometimes im not in the mood for runaway because im not in the mood to cry. power is poetry, devil in a new dress is my favorite kanye song, and lost in the world is the best song for some moods. you heard that penentury chances bar, it made me get an erection that i had to get drained by medical professionals.
  98. reitha549
    Feb 7, 2019
    9
    MBDTF is an album where Kanye's reinvention is phenomenal, and the break he took in Hawaii is that of almost miracles. This album captivates hip hop and music for all of its great elements, classical, modern and contemporary. The only issues are slight shortcomings on the last 4 tracks of the album. However the songs from dark fantasy through Runaway there is not a single fault to point out.
  99. harshsb
    Mar 2, 2019
    10
    At its base, "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy" tells the tale of Kanye West's inner battle with his own fame, presented through phenomenal production and presentation, but at its surface, it's just so much more that one could not even begin to describe it's excellence through a mere review alone. The Groundbreaking strides that West makes still remain unrivalled today and it remains aAt its base, "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy" tells the tale of Kanye West's inner battle with his own fame, presented through phenomenal production and presentation, but at its surface, it's just so much more that one could not even begin to describe it's excellence through a mere review alone. The Groundbreaking strides that West makes still remain unrivalled today and it remains a thorough exemplary of 21st-century art.… Expand
  100. Bosstingz
    Mar 12, 2019
    10
    This album changed:
    My life,
    My perception of real, complete music
    My thought of there is never being a perfect rap album
    WAKE UP MR WEST
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Awards & Rankings

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#1 Best Album of 2010
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#1 Most Discussed Album of 2010
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#1 Most Shared Album of 2010

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Metascore
94

Universal acclaim - based on 45 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 43 out of 45
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 45
  3. Negative: 0 out of 45
  1. Uncut
    Sep 19, 2012
    80
    West is far from rap's deftest lyricist but his neurotic grandstanding is compelling and often pretty funny to boot. [Feb 2011, p.84]
  2. Consequence
    Sep 17, 2012
    100
    There is no question that this album is a game changer. It's Kanye West's greatest work.
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  3. Mojo
    Apr 20, 2011
    100
    My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy is genuinely a great record. [Feb. 2011, p. 108]
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