My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy
by Kanye West
  • Record Label: Def Jam
  • Release Date: Nov 22, 2010
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  1. 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
  2. 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.
  3. 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
  4. michaeljrmj
    Mar 20, 2015
    10
    THE GREATEST ALBUM DEFINING THE DECADE (2010s). The milestone of this album impeccable feat cannot be reached. It is not a simple mathematical rap album. You cannot compare it to any usual rap phenomenon. I speak as a fan of MUSIC when i say this, Kanye West has blessed the world with excellence. Geniuses have a right to be arrogant, "egotistical". Each song is a perfect example of hardTHE GREATEST ALBUM DEFINING THE DECADE (2010s). The milestone of this album impeccable feat cannot be reached. It is not a simple mathematical rap album. You cannot compare it to any usual rap phenomenon. I speak as a fan of MUSIC when i say this, Kanye West has blessed the world with excellence. Geniuses have a right to be arrogant, "egotistical". Each song is a perfect example of hard work, art, and creativity. Anyone who studies music, architecture, and modeling, can hear it in this sound. The album is a body of work that tells you its going to be better from now on, Who will survive in America?… Expand
  5. ihavevocaloid
    Jun 22, 2015
    9
    "Can we get much higher?" Kanye West asks on the opener and title track to My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy. The answer is "yes", which can be seen over the course of the entire album. My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy was, without a doubt, the high point in West's career. From beginning to end of this album, Kanye West's lyrical (more than ever) and production talent. West uses a variety"Can we get much higher?" Kanye West asks on the opener and title track to My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy. The answer is "yes", which can be seen over the course of the entire album. My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy was, without a doubt, the high point in West's career. From beginning to end of this album, Kanye West's lyrical (more than ever) and production talent. West uses a variety of production styles on this album - ranging from soul ("Devil in a New Dress") to [not so explicitly] trap ("All of the LIghts"). Kanye is also clever lyrically on My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, making confessions about his personality ("Runaway", "POWER") and talking about his fantasies ("Dark Fantasy"). I love how much West is able to admit how much of a jerk he is (although I thoroughly appreciate him as an artist). And on this album, Kanye West shows a great deal of originality, also: the production and lyrics, although imperfect at times, cannot be matched by any other artist. West just shows how unique he is on this album. This album was undoubtedly one of the best of 2010, and definitely one of the best hip hop albums of all time. Grade: A. Highlights: "All of the Lights", "Monster", "So Appalled", "Devil in a New Dress". Worst song: "Runaway" (It's not that I didn't like this song, it just bored me with its repetitive chord progression, its intense length, and the distorted Auto-Tuned vocals at the end.)… Expand
  6. 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
  7. bruhfromthela
    Apr 10, 2015
    10
    Perfectly album, elevanting hip hop to another plane.
    Cohesive innovative equilibrate, very well produced, nice raps.
    rfectly album, elevanting hip hop to another plane.
    Cohesive innovative equilibrate, very well produced, nice raps.
    rfectly album, elevanting hip hop to another plane.
    Cohesive innovative equilibrate, very well produced, nice raps.
  8. Urbanlistener
    Apr 28, 2015
    10
    An instant classic, this album his Kanye's best work along with College dropout. A masterpiece in Kanye's unique style of hip-hop, the album will be hard to beat for any artist in the years to come.
  9. Ajjivani
    Apr 23, 2015
    10
    Basically this is a model of a perfect album, as far as showcasing talent Kanye West once again fails to disappoint. I'm not a critic, just a listener, and this was one of the only albums where I loved each and every song. Every single one of them, it was just awesome. From start to finish Yeezy did amazing, proving he is the greatest Rap Musician to ever live. 10/10 Album and a mustBasically this is a model of a perfect album, as far as showcasing talent Kanye West once again fails to disappoint. I'm not a critic, just a listener, and this was one of the only albums where I loved each and every song. Every single one of them, it was just awesome. From start to finish Yeezy did amazing, proving he is the greatest Rap Musician to ever live. 10/10 Album and a must listen. My favorite album of all time.… Expand
  10. 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.
  11. PerilousPanda
    Jan 31, 2016
    10
    Kanye West's 35-minute super-video, Runaway, peaks with a parade. Fireworks flash while red hoods march through a field. At the center of the spectacle is a huge, pale, cartoonish rendering of Michael Jackson's head. My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy's gargantuan "All of the Lights" soundtracks the procession, with Kanye pleading, "Something wrong, I hold my head/ MJ gone, our **** dead."Kanye West's 35-minute super-video, Runaway, peaks with a parade. Fireworks flash while red hoods march through a field. At the center of the spectacle is a huge, pale, cartoonish rendering of Michael Jackson's head. My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy's gargantuan "All of the Lights" soundtracks the procession, with Kanye pleading, "Something wrong, I hold my head/ MJ gone, our **** dead." The tribute marks another chapter in West's ongoing obsession with the King of Pop.
    West's discography contains innumerable references and allusions to Jackson. His first hit as a producer, Jay-Z's "Izzo (H.O.V.A.)", sampled the Jackson 5's "I Want You Back". For many, his first memorable lines as a rapper came during 2003's "Slow Jamz": "She got a light-skinned friend look like Michael Jackson/ Got a dark-skinned friend look like Michael Jackson." And when West's recent interview with Matt Lauer on the "Today" show went awry, he took to Twitter, writing, "I wish Michael Jackson had twitter!!!!!! Maybe Mike could have explained how the media tried to set him up!!! It's all a **** set up!!!!" Like most everything else, Kanye may exaggerate the kinship, but it's real. And it's never more apparent than on Twisted Fantasy, a blast of surreal pop excess that few artists are capable of creating, or even willing to attempt.

    To be clear, Kanye West is not Michael Jackson. As he told MTV last month, "I do have a goal in this lifetime to be the greatest artist of all time, [but] that's very difficult being that I can't dance or sing." He ended the thought with a laugh, but you get the impression he's not kidding. Unlike Michael, he's not interested in scrubbing away bits of himself-- his blackness, his candidness-- to appease the masses. And while Jackson's own twisted fantasies of paranoia and betrayal eventually consumed him whole, West is still aware of his illusions, though that mindfulness becomes increasingly unmoored with each newspaper-splashing controversy. The balance is tenuous, but right now it's working to his advantage. On Twisted Fantasy, Kanye is crazy enough to truly believe he's the greatest out there. And, about a decade into his career, the hardworking perfectionist has gained the talent on the mic and in the control room to make a startlingly strong case for just that.

    Kanye's last album, 2008's 808s and Heartbreak, was heavy on the Auto-Tune and stark synths, but relatively light on grandiose ideas. It was a necessary detour that expanded his emotional palette; a bloodletting after a harsh breakup and the passing of his mother that manifests itself in Twisted Fantasy's harshest lows. But musically, the new album largely continues where 2007's Graduation left off in its maximalist hip-hop bent, with flashes of The College Dropout's comfort-food sampling and Late Registration's baroque instrumentation weaved in seamlessly. As a result, the record comes off like a culmination and an instant greatest hits, the ultimate realization of his strongest talents and divisive public persona. And since the nerd-superstar rap archetype he popularized has now become commonplace, he leaves it in the dust, taking his style and drama to previously uncharted locales, far away from typical civilization.

    He's got a lot on his mind, too. After exiling himself for months following last year's infamous Taylor Swift stage bomb, the rapper made some of his first comeback appearances at the headquarters of Facebook and Twitter in late July. Videos of West standing on a table in tailored GQ duds while gesticulating through new rhymes (sans musical accompaniment) quickly made the rounds. The Silicon Valley visits seemed like a stunt, but they were prophetic. Forever an over-sharer, Kanye was looking for an outlet for his latest mirror-born musings. He found that platform with Twitter, and proceeded to dictate his own narrative in 140 character hits. Whether showing off exotic purchases, defending himself against the press, or going on stream-of-consciousness rants, Kanye finally had the middleman-free, instant-gratification platform he'd always wanted.

    Juiced on the direct connection, he began releasing weekly songs for free online, the generosity of which would be moot if the songs didn't deliver. But they did, over and over, eventually building up the same type of superstar goodwill Radiohead pulled off with their pay-what-you-want In Rainbows release plan and Lil Wayne's free mixtape barrage leading up to 2008's Tha Carter III. So while Kanye can't sing or dance like Michael, he's making meaningful connections in a fresh, oftentimes (ahem) naked way. "When I used to finish an album I would be so excited for my mom to hear the final - final!" he wrote on November 11. "The final - final is what we used to call the... completed album with all the skits!!! I made songs to please one person... MY MOM!!! I would think... would my my Mom like this song!" - Pitchfork    … Expand
  12. 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
  13. LimGuns
    Jul 5, 2015
    10
    One of my favorite albums. Great songs all trough it.

    Highlights :
    - POWER
    - Gorgeous
    - Runaway

    "All of the lights" and "Lost in the Woods" are fantastic as well
  14. 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
  15. 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.
  16. 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. :)
  17. Jumpman
    Jan 11, 2016
    10
    Might be my favorite album of all time, a musical experience like no other. Kanye west is one of the best artists of our century and he justifies that by coming up with a different sound every other year and dominating the music world.
  18. 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.
  19. 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.
  20. AndrewLambert
    Apr 13, 2016
    10
    The greatest hip-hop album of the 21st century, a landmark moment for the entire rap genre and Kanye West's ultimate statement as a music artist. A true classic of the album art form.
  21. Mesmerize
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    10.0
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  22. SumitSumbria
    Jun 29, 2016
    10
    Best Kanye West album till today. No words to describe. It's just perfect. It's like an album which cones after decades.
    Favourite tracks - Lost in yhe World, Dark Fanrasy, All of the Lights, Blame Game, Devil in a New Dress
  23. kainoamh
    May 5, 2016
    10
    The prolific lyrics, the amazing production, and the sick collaborations all come together to create what is probably the best album of the decade so far. Any user who writes a negative review clearly hasn't understood that he's apologizing
  24. 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
  25. 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.
  26. MisterKronos
    Sep 26, 2016
    10
    Sometimes i ask to myself if when a singer make music he says himself "Hey! i will make a good album" Because how someone can make a masterpiece like this album?, i can't understand how this album can exist, it's a so original sound, so innovator, so unique, it's for me the best modern hip-hop album, the best hip-hop album of all the time, the best album from 2000 until nowadays, everySometimes i ask to myself if when a singer make music he says himself "Hey! i will make a good album" Because how someone can make a masterpiece like this album?, i can't understand how this album can exist, it's a so original sound, so innovator, so unique, it's for me the best modern hip-hop album, the best hip-hop album of all the time, the best album from 2000 until nowadays, every song is diferent to the previous song. West and the featuring artist drops amazing verses, the instrumental is a clear sub-product og the production of probably hours and hours (Just listen to "POWER") When you listen this album first time probably you will love 2-4 of the 11 songs (I talk of the songs of 2 minutes or more, because the album contains 13 tracks) But tomorrow or another day you will listen the album and the songs will be 5-6, and next 7-8 and when you watch your music folder you have the complete album. Sorry for my inglish, i am from Venezuela. Enjoy the album :)… Expand
  27. 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.
  28. 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.
  29. 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!
  30. 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.
  31. 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
  32. 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.
  33. AkumaJack
    Jun 8, 2018
    9
    One of the best hip hop albums ever (or at least that i've heard).
    Lot of influences, for example Iron Man or 21st century schizoid man. Killing beats and good lyrics as well.
  34. tommy1607
    Apr 16, 2017
    10
    Undoubtedly Kanye's best work and one of the best hip-hop albums of the past decade. The beats are beautiful across the entire album and the lyrically Kanye is on top of his game. The features all perform excellently particularly Nicki Minaj and Pusha T, this album is perfection.
  35. 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.
  36. 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.
  37. 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.
  38. Demran221
    May 29, 2017
    10
    Its no doubt that Kanye created a game changing album. All of the tones included in this album packs different themes and topics. Even to this day, the album still holds strong. A timeless classic.
  39. 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
  40. 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.
  41. 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
  42. FruitJuice
    Jul 18, 2017
    10
    a masterpiece...............................................................................................................................................................................................................
  43. 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
  44. 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
  45. 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
  46. 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
  47. 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
  48. 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.
  49. 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.
  50. 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
  51. freshie
    Jan 9, 2018
    10
    There's not much else that needs to be said about this album in 2018. An absolute masterpiece.
  52. 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
  53. 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
  54. 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!
  55. 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
  56. Winslow
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This album was a 10 in 2010 and a 10 in 2020, beautiful in all aspects sonically. Love it
  57. tpye4life
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Amazing album, it definitely has a positive impact on my life and is extremely influential
  58. C_dot
    Dec 3, 2018
    10
    Everything you could want in an album. Kanye's magnum opus. Perfection. Call it what you will, MBDTF is an absolute masterpiece. Kanye came back from some hardships to set the tone for the genre with 808's and Heartbreak, and then he does it again with MBDTF. MBDTF is easily one of the most influential albums in hip hop, followed by many artists trying to replicate the sound West createsEverything you could want in an album. Kanye's magnum opus. Perfection. Call it what you will, MBDTF is an absolute masterpiece. Kanye came back from some hardships to set the tone for the genre with 808's and Heartbreak, and then he does it again with MBDTF. MBDTF is easily one of the most influential albums in hip hop, followed by many artists trying to replicate the sound West creates on this tour de force. Everything on this album, from Kanye's biting flow, excellent and transformative production, and fantastic features that fit so perfectly on every track, you will be hard pressed to find a hip hop album that will ever reach MBDTF's heights.… Expand
  59. 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.
  60. radiobog
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    Awesome album kanye west is the god of the life man damn can't stop listening to this man
  61. 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.
  62. 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
  63. 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.
  64. 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.
  65. 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
  66. SuperBoyGabriel
    May 31, 2021
    10
    an MASTERPIECE. thank you for reading......................................
  67. 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.
  68. 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
  69. 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.
  70. 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.
  71. 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
  72. 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
  73. bilborox2
    Apr 2, 2019
    10
    This album is great and deserves all the praise! Has many great tracks such as Runaway, Power, and Monster. Defintely worth listening to!
  74. wavy
    Apr 25, 2019
    10
    Personally, I think all of Kanye's albums are amazing. But this album is easily his magna opus. Everything is amazing about this album.
  75. clem666
    Feb 17, 2021
    8
    Requires some listening to fully be understood but is totally worth it. Your perseverance will be rewarded by the discovery of insane and beautiful lyrics. The samples used all along are awesome. This clearly is a hip-hop/rap album but it also offers moments to get closer to opera-style, impressive electric guitar riffs, a lot of piano, R&B, clapping, pop and beautiful choirs. This is anRequires some listening to fully be understood but is totally worth it. Your perseverance will be rewarded by the discovery of insane and beautiful lyrics. The samples used all along are awesome. This clearly is a hip-hop/rap album but it also offers moments to get closer to opera-style, impressive electric guitar riffs, a lot of piano, R&B, clapping, pop and beautiful choirs. This is an album that lets the silence have its own room in the record. Overall production is terrific. There are a lot of guests (and a lot that are not even credited) but they all surprisingly find their own place and manage to differentiate from each other. Kanye created an unique balance between long tracks (8 out of 13 are longer than 5 minutes) and short ones (2 out of 13 less than 2 minutes long).

    I honestly can't put higher than an 8.5/10 because some passages sound really unharmonic to me even if I listen to this again and again. In conclusion I have nothing more to say that this album is truly powerful, consistent, clever and varied.    … Expand
  76. SovirakchhaiS
    Sep 9, 2019
    8
    I agree that this is the greatest album of the 2010s, but there are better album than this I would listen too tbh. The first time I listen to this, I thought this is one of Kanye west's best album and best hip-hop album of all time, but later on, there are like 3 tracks that i thought it was meh after listening to it a lot, the rest of the tracklist I like.

    Dark Fantasy - 6/10 Gorgeous    I agree that this is the greatest album of the 2010s, but there are better album than this I would listen too tbh. The first time I listen to this, I thought this is one of Kanye west's best album and best hip-hop album of all time, but later on, there are like 3 tracks that i thought it was meh after listening to it a lot, the rest of the tracklist I like.

    Dark Fantasy - 6/10
    Gorgeous - 7/10
    POWER - 10/10
    All Of The Lights (Interlude) - 10/10
    All Of The Lights - 9/10
    Monster - 9/10
    So Appalled - 8/10
    Devil In a New Dress - 9/10
    Runaway - 9/10
    Hell of a Life - 6/10
    Blame Game - 5/10
    Lost in the World - 10/10
    Who Will Survive in America - not count/10
    iTunes Bonus Track
    See Me Now - 9/10

    My Beautiful Dark Fantasy is still one of the best hip-hop/rap albums of 2010s    … Expand
  77. Cudder
    Jun 7, 2019
    10
    This album is Kanye West at his best. From the production of the album to the features that cross genres. This album is it.
  78. Dancho
    Jun 25, 2019
    10
    Best album of the decennium. Not a single bad song can be found on the album. I would give it a 100 if I could!
  79. Djeezyw
    Jun 29, 2019
    10
    Best Rap album of all time. Kanye West is at his creative and artistic peak, he’s an **** yet he’s lovable, he’s thoughtless yet thought provoking. It’s truly a one of a kind piece of music.
  80. Josuerl2808
    Jul 30, 2020
    10
    Magnífico. El mejor álbum de Kanye. El disco más relevante de la década junto con To Pimp a Butterfly de Kendrick Lamar.
  81. Nickogo
    Jul 13, 2019
    10
    Przede wszystkim wbrew opiniom niektórych krytyków, którzy twierdzą, że MBDTF było powrotem Kanye do rapu nie jest to do końca prawdą. Tak, 808s był albumem popowym, ale nie był wyznacznikiem nowej drogi obranej przez Ye, a raczej pojedynczym projektem, zlepkiem pomysłów które musiał z siebie wyrzucić, a nijak nie pasowały one do rapowej otoczki.

    Kiedy w końcu pojawił się długo    Przede wszystkim wbrew opiniom niektórych krytyków, którzy twierdzą, że MBDTF było powrotem Kanye do rapu nie jest to do końca prawdą. Tak, 808s był albumem popowym, ale nie był wyznacznikiem nowej drogi obranej przez Ye, a raczej pojedynczym projektem, zlepkiem pomysłów które musiał z siebie wyrzucić, a nijak nie pasowały one do rapowej otoczki.

    Kiedy w końcu pojawił się długo wyczekiwany album... jaki to był wstrząs. MBDTF to nie kolejna odsłona rapowej gry Kanye Westa, to nie kolejny "wielki" hip hopowy album. Chociaż słowa, które chcę napisać mogą zabrzmieć jak fanboystwo, mogą wzmóc czujność u niektórych i tak to napiszę - My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy to TEN album. Album do którego zmierzał cały gatunek i wszystkie eksperymenty Ye, jednymi słowy najlepsze, najważniejsze hip hopowe dzieło jakie powstało. Pierwsze dwa albumy Kanye Westa wyniosły hip hop z ulic na salony, piąty album Kanye Westa nadał hip hopowi rangę najprawdziwszej sztuki.

    Album łączy w sobie wszystkie dotychczasowe osiągnięcia Westa, wszystkie mocne strony poprzednich albumów, od figlarności TCD, głębi LR, przystępności Graduation, emocjonalności i eksperymentalnego podejścia 808s.

    Liryczne Kanye West stworzył dzieło bardzo kontemplacyjne, głębokie i intymne. Występuje tu jako filozof i błazen zarazem, mówi o rzeczach wzniosłych, jednocześnie bywając do bólu obsceniczny. Porusza tematy upajania się hedonizmem, bogactwem i władzą jaką ze sobą niosą, a zarazem zagubienia i emocjonalnego wypalenia. Spanie z setkami kobiet, uczucie tęsknoty i wyrzutów sumienia wobec tej jednej, bycie jednocześnie superbohaterem i łajdakiem.

    Niezwykle pomysłowe beaty/sample, gitary w gorgeous, 21st century schizoid man w Power, niezwykły beat w Devil in a New Dress, Runaway z aranżacją na pianinie i kodą z przesterowanymi wokalami, które upodabniają je do brzmienia gitar był w stanie stworzyć tylko Ye, a to tylko część niezwykle barwnego mikroświata jakim samo w sobie jest MBDTF, popowy odpowiednik kaplicy sykstyńskiej.    … Expand
  82. Lediscret974
    Jul 25, 2019
    10
    Même en 2019 , je continue à écouter cet album !
    C'est tellement bien travailler, n'en parlons pas de la vidéo de 34min waouh!
  83. Osiris23
    Aug 2, 2019
    10
    I’ve listened to the greatest album of all time since it’s released and the way this album makes me feel is beyond words. I literally listen to this album every single day. I **** you not. Front to back everyday. While having a life might I add. I can listen to it on repeat and never get tired of it. Such a great moment in history. This will always be a part of my life forever.
  84. Urjsocblo
    Aug 24, 2019
    10
    Kanye just shows his brilliance over and over again. Recovering from the loss of his mother and being socially outcasted, he releases this masterpiece of an album to prove he is one of the greatest artists of all time.
  85. melodramatica
    Aug 26, 2019
    10
    I'm not a huge fan of hip-hop but this album is an exception. It's clearly flawlessly arranged, the lyrics brilliantly showcase emotions of the artist and, in my experience, this is his best work and the best of what the genre can offer.
  86. 7X1N
    Jan 23, 2020
    10
    Way better than anything Cringenem has put out last decade and will always be regarded as one of the best albums to date
  87. Thirteen13
    Mar 3, 2022
    9
    this is a phenomenal album in every aspect, through out time it was become more and more enjoyable to listen to and was instantly a classic when it was released
  88. LopezL27
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Easily, the best album of the 2010s and a contender for the best hip-hop album of all time! Timeless classic that has aged very well.
  89. Xellophone
    Oct 25, 2019
    9
    Probably the best Kanye's album, the one that he worked the hardest on, the best thing about it is, even if you didn't like some song on it (somehow) you will still remember it. Ungodly production.
  90. Cway
    Jan 25, 2020
    10
    just doing my part.........................................................
  91. Njper
    Jan 24, 2020
    10
    This album defined the 2010s and will be a staple in hiphop‘s history books. An outcast of society at the time, this album was the rocket that launched Kanye to rise up from the ashes. A flawed human being in many ways, he takes us to the depths of his very being and challenges every musical boundary in hiphop and pop music. Soon we will come to realise how this album set the standard forThis album defined the 2010s and will be a staple in hiphop‘s history books. An outcast of society at the time, this album was the rocket that launched Kanye to rise up from the ashes. A flawed human being in many ways, he takes us to the depths of his very being and challenges every musical boundary in hiphop and pop music. Soon we will come to realise how this album set the standard for hiphop and pop music in the years to come. A masterpiece from arguably the greatest and most fearless artist of our generation. Our generation’s Beethoven - A misunderstood geniuses.… Expand
  92. Kyle_Peake
    Jan 23, 2020
    10
    A true masterpiece, showing the story of West's character in the modern world and having amazing production combined with awesome lyrical content throughout.
  93. NicholasPayet
    Oct 29, 2019
    10
    The greatest rap album ever made bar none. Absolutely phenomenal front to back. Nothing else to say.
  94. puhli
    Jan 23, 2020
    10
    It is legendary and really unnecessary and child like that all the eminem stans Rate it this low just to get Eminem’s **** album higher.
  95. Perc30
    Nov 2, 2019
    10
    Short and Sweet Description: A Masterpiece, no skips on this album. It’s beautiful.
  96. AndreBorba
    Apr 24, 2022
    10
    HAHAHAHA MAN! Com'on, this is art. This is pure art. I can't define this album in words. Kanye really put on this world, the best album of the 21th century. The person who say this album is trash have only 2 definitions: 1st - Wants attention 2nd - dumb and crazy af

    Literally the album with 0 skips. I can hear this for my entire life.

    Ye da goat no cap
  97. DenViseGris
    Dec 23, 2019
    10
    His best album, i have listened to it literally hundreds of times. I would say it is the best of this decade.
  98. Gilbertsmooby
    Dec 23, 2019
    10
    Best kanye album ever hido gongu djudydhdhddyhdhdhfhf going flop polit GOOGL djdj djdj hsp
  99. P-Tones
    Dec 26, 2019
    10
    In one of the few perfect 10s of this decade, Kanye West seemingly hits everything musically on MBDTF. The production, features, lyricism, and beats make for a beautiful and conflicting listening experience. Arguably the most complete musical album of the 10s’, definitely deserves and will receive listens for years to come.
  100. Malachi14
    Jan 2, 2020
    9
    This album is a classic! From the instrumentals to the verses and even the features themselves, this album will definitely stand the test of time and is, in my opinion, one of the greatest(and most important) albums to ever come out.
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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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