My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy
by Kanye West
  • Record Label: Def Jam
  • Release Date: Nov 22, 2010
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8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 3765 Ratings

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  1. foxdels
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    EASILY the best hip hop album of the 2010’s. I’ve never heard another album like this, it’s so different and amazing.
  2. JMNT17
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best **** album rap of the history, **** Drake I don't have more for write.… Expand
  3. GLang
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This album is fantastic. This is my second favorite hip hop album ever, behind only TPAB. The way Kanye brings together different styles of production, features, instruments, etc to create this grand album is astounding. This album is a quintessential magnum opus and represents the most important moment in Kanye’s career. The big middle fingered apology that is MBDTF solidifies his personaThis album is fantastic. This is my second favorite hip hop album ever, behind only TPAB. The way Kanye brings together different styles of production, features, instruments, etc to create this grand album is astounding. This album is a quintessential magnum opus and represents the most important moment in Kanye’s career. The big middle fingered apology that is MBDTF solidifies his persona and what he would mean to the music industry for years to come. He knows he’s a bit of an **** but he is 100% unapologetically Kanye West. While he isn’t always the best lyricist, he has some of his brightest moments on this album, and there aren’t any lyrics that make me cringe or want to stop listening. He gets deep enough to boast about his lyrical ability (especially on Power) but he also does a good job of making his messages pretty easy to understand. Every feature does their part, besides maybe the Fergie verse on All Of The Lights, which might be my only true criticism to the album. I genuinely enjoy the album all the way through.… Expand
  4. Noegutierrezz
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This album is a game changer for hip-hop history, it might not be anythhing like this in an artistic level, maybe you don´t consier it because of th eguy who made it, maybe if it was made by other rapper you would undoubtebly amazed by this work. best album of 2010s
  5. Robsqyz
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Best album of all time, best production/lyricism in the history of rap albums. Completely evolutionary and before it’s time
  6. okbuddyjosh
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    The combination of grandiose instrumentals mixed with the brash but broken lyrics makes this album a lyrical, musical, and overall masterpiece. After becoming one of the most hated celebrities after the VMA incident Kanye replied with an album so perfect and so Kanye that, for at least a little bit of time, he was forgiven. The album contains hit after hit with my only criticism being thatThe combination of grandiose instrumentals mixed with the brash but broken lyrics makes this album a lyrical, musical, and overall masterpiece. After becoming one of the most hated celebrities after the VMA incident Kanye replied with an album so perfect and so Kanye that, for at least a little bit of time, he was forgiven. The album contains hit after hit with my only criticism being that it ends on sort of a lower note. Where the album really shines, however, is the features. Nicki Minaj on Monster is phenomenal, and Rick Ross on Devil In A New Dress and Pusha T on Runaway are excellent as well. The album hits its climax on Runaway, a 9-minute epic, yet is still able to continue at a high level.… Expand
  7. andiwest
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    My favorite album of all time and easily the best. This record has everything that its needed. Flawless production, top tier lyricism , amazing features , hooks etc.
  8. jecnt99
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    One of the greatest albums in music history. PERIOD. Production on another level, great songwriting and some of the best feature verses in history.
  9. florian0612
    Mar 11, 2020
    10
    I just simply say that this is the greatest hip hop album of all time. This level of production was never seen before.
  10. MasterFair
    Jan 23, 2020
    10
    Could be Kanye’s greatest album of all time and possibly the 2010’s the only exception being TLOP. These songs hold an amount of grandiose and class with beautiful productions and driving into this dark fantasy is truly interesting and it all works amazingly.
  11. Harveyburkeee
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Amazing production, great guests, Kanye killed it. Runaway and devil in a new dress are amazing.
  12. Uhhhhhhhh
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Honestly one of the greatest albums you will ever hear, amazing songs from start to finish
  13. LukaBekic
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This album changed my life, truly a piece of modern art and the peak of Kanye's career
  14. simmerdown
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    perfection perfection perfection. one of the best albums ever and i don’t care what anyone has to say because i’m not changing my mind.
  15. Dylan05
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    There are no skips. Absolutely none. Almost every song on here is 8.5 and above
  16. Ianator02
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    One of the greatest albums in music as a whole. A redemption story for the books as Kanye re-enters the limelight after the Taylor Swift incident at the 2009 VMAs with an album full of production and verses of the highest level.
  17. lololololol1
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    After being in serious hot water after countless problems due to his behavior, Kanye West had no choice but to release a masterpiece to save his career. So he did that.
  18. AndyRoo18
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Greatest album of the last 25 years. Set up to define the 2010s and should be considered Kanye’s magnum opus
  19. MrSunshine01
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Kanye released one of the greatest albums of all time in MBDTF, and it's a shame Eminem fans are attacking its score because he consistently drops horrible ****
  20. alastairyates
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    MBDTF changed the way I listen to music. It is, in my opinion, one of THE best albums of all time.
  21. harrisondes
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This album is very good. Made Kanye the man he is today. At a time when Kanye was stripped of what he had, he had music. Kanye put forward all of his effort and made sure everyone knew what he could do.
  22. Pilkhoffer
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    It's the greatest album of the 21st century. Kanye is a musical genius. The production is just amazing.
  23. Bencarter98
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    One of the best albums of all time! MBDTF is the peak album in Kanye’s discovery composed of stacked features and produced by some of hip hops best.
  24. JackSavage
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    An absolute masterpiece that cannot be spoiled by any amount of Eminem stans
  25. Sayerst
    Jan 23, 2020
    10
    Album of the decade. Undoubtedly Kanye’s greatest album. A demonstration of the pure artistry we’ve come to expect from Mr West.
  26. SILVERRR
    Jan 23, 2020
    10
    Kanye's magnum opus. The production to this day is unmatched, and the features are all top notch. Difficult to fault, definitely worth a listen.
  27. Cadematthew
    Jan 23, 2020
    10
    Best album of the decade. Runaway is easily my favorite song of all time, even for how long it is
  28. Yeezydw
    Jan 23, 2020
    10
    By far Kanye’s best work to date, every track is fantastic. Arguably the best album of the decade
  29. MoonManMikey
    Jan 23, 2020
    10
    One of my favorite albums of all time from one of my favorite artists of all time.
  30. jellooo
    Jan 23, 2020
    10
    amazing production with great lyrics and features to push the message ye wanted to send. goat
  31. lxuaye
    Jan 23, 2020
    10
    best rap album ever made, a tru masterpiece i love kanye and everything he made, and my beautiful dark twisted fantasy is nothing but pure art
  32. jakc007
    Jan 23, 2020
    10
    Eminem fans you should be banned on here. This is more than a hiphop album, this is a creative masterpiece that will never be achieved again
  33. EminemFan
    Jan 23, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sorry Eminem, but this is the best album I ever heard. I am very sorry eminem, I’m VERY SORRY MAN.… Expand
  34. Tedsmith9
    Jan 25, 2020
    10
    Very good album, the best ever. Kanye is a creative genius and it shows in the production of mbdtf
  35. aabortus
    Jan 23, 2020
    10
    AMAZING album! amazing underrated lyricism and amazing production and features, some small missteps like the blame game skit but other than that a perfect album
  36. matthewpalmer
    Jan 23, 2020
    10
    Decade defining album of the 2010s. Controversial and influential. GOATED. Beautiful production and sonically appealing.
  37. Stormy97
    Jan 23, 2020
    10
    This is truly a masterpiece. I made this account just to leave this review as Eminem Stans don't seem to get the point of the song "Stan" by Eminem. This album goes through the darkest parts of Kanye's psyche, with beautiful songs with amazing production and great guest verses. Truly the defining album of 2010.
  38. DudeDatLoveMusi
    Jan 23, 2020
    10
    this album is gorgeous. probably Kanye’s best work and is definitely a musical masterpiece.
  39. SpardaLaChola
    Jan 23, 2020
    10
    One of the best albums of the decade and of the entire music history.
    Kanye's comeback to the mainstream world Made album.
    This lp has an outstanding production from the begining to the end of itself.
    The lyrics are just dime examples like Devil in a new dress, POWER and Gorgeous show the lirically skill Kanye has.
    GREAT ALBUM
  40. Nikka
    Jan 24, 2020
    8
    This is one of the most well produced album from Kanye. The lyrics are clever and the features worked really well, but the only problem I have with this is the second half of the album, So Appalled is a track that lowers the energy of the album as it comes after a hard track like Monster. Devil in a new dress is a good track and Rick Ross has good flow that goes well with the beat. RunawayThis is one of the most well produced album from Kanye. The lyrics are clever and the features worked really well, but the only problem I have with this is the second half of the album, So Appalled is a track that lowers the energy of the album as it comes after a hard track like Monster. Devil in a new dress is a good track and Rick Ross has good flow that goes well with the beat. Runaway is easily one of his best songs and well produced track. Hell of a life is a song that bored me after multiple listens isn’t good and the only part I enjoyed was the chorus. Blame game is a ok song but the end goes on after a while and gets boring pretty fast. Lost in the World is well produced track and a good use of the features on the track. Overall I feel like this album could have been one of the best Kanye albums but some of these song lowered this album quite a bit.… Expand
  41. Hweezy
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    ooOooooooOoooooh yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeup this was the best album of all time
  42. Robdogg
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    This album is a flawless masterpiece. There is no skips no filler. The greatest hip hop album of all time
  43. OC74V1O
    Feb 18, 2020
    10
    Sonically and lyrically, a jaw-dropping performance from Kanye and his team of artists and producers. This project feels larger then life, and the way the singing and rapping works with the music, how all the features feel like a satisfying puzzle piece going into place; even if they weren’t the traditional choice for this type of music, like Chris Rock and John Legend, seem to have aSonically and lyrically, a jaw-dropping performance from Kanye and his team of artists and producers. This project feels larger then life, and the way the singing and rapping works with the music, how all the features feel like a satisfying puzzle piece going into place; even if they weren’t the traditional choice for this type of music, like Chris Rock and John Legend, seem to have a pleasant circularity as if they should have been begging to be put together from the beginning. West seems to have a 3rd eye in this album for feature choice. The grandiose choirs and samples all working in unison to push the message of racism, self improvement, and unrelenting yet justified arrogance, make for one of the greatest pieces of musical work this decade has ever seen. The sheer amount of thought and effort seemingly put into every track, and the hard hitting, thought provoking, witty, and humorous lyrics that can be found within them justifies the critical acclaim. In my opinion, this album alone has cemented Kanye as the greatest rapper alive, maybe even of all time. 10/10

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  44. Codeling
    Sep 8, 2021
    10
    This is a masterpiece. Production on this thing is unbelievable. True work of art.
  45. JudeD0008
    Feb 5, 2020
    10
    I heard it was the best album of the decade. I listened to it and man was I blown away. A master piece that will live on for centuries!
  46. Sopranzzz_
    Mar 25, 2020
    9
    No doubt, this is Kanye's best album and overall one of the best of the past decade. The production is just sensational, some of the most creative sounds i have ever heard, always changing, never stale. The lyricism is also fantastic, thoughtful and, most importantly, Kanye doesn't repeat the same argouments over and over again. The features are accurate, i loved Kid Cudi, Pusha andNo doubt, this is Kanye's best album and overall one of the best of the past decade. The production is just sensational, some of the most creative sounds i have ever heard, always changing, never stale. The lyricism is also fantastic, thoughtful and, most importantly, Kanye doesn't repeat the same argouments over and over again. The features are accurate, i loved Kid Cudi, Pusha and everyone who was on Monster (yes, even Nicki Minaj, who i really dislike, but had the second best feat on this song). The songs come together like puzzle pieces, crafted almost in a perfect way by Ye.
    This album is just a musical genius, it raised the bar for every rap album, the amount of effort put into this project is massive.
    A creative masterpiece, which redefined Kanye's music and persona into one of the best, if not the best, rap artist of all time.

    FAVOURITE SONGS: Dark Fantasy, Gorgeous (10/10), All of the Lights, Monster, Devil in a New Dress, Runaway, Blame Game, Power
    LEAST FAVOURITE: Hell of a Life (still a 7/10)    … Expand
  47. xander999
    Mar 18, 2020
    10
    MBDTF is a work of art an artistical and musical masterpiece, I love this album for many reasons such as the great features runaway has a beautiful instrumental on top of the singing monster is just entertaining and the blame game is one of my favorite tracks of all time
  48. Kadrisha
    Mar 26, 2020
    10
    This album is a masterpiece and paved the way for a lot of the newer coming artists in the music industry. There is not a single skip on this album! Kanye really took his time w/ this project and perfected it. Definitely one of his best projects!! Everyone should definitely take the time to listen to this album!!!
  49. Favio1
    Apr 2, 2020
    10
    Some of the most impactful music in hip-hop. The album's production memorable lyrics and moments will be remembered for decades to come and will stand as a center piece in Hip-Hop's history.
  50. mueybuey69
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    kanye’s best album and top 5 of all time. masterpiece is the only way to put this simply. love it so so much.
  51. ceshe83
    Apr 14, 2020
    10
    MBDTF is not Kanye's most innovative project but it is his best. It is a maximalist feat that is as beautiful as it is haunting. Told like a modern Greek tragedy, it is a deep, visceral examination of Kanye as a human being and a victim of fame. It is an unapologetic apology from a true "21st century schizoid man."

    Score: 9.8/10 Fav Track(s): Damn near every one Least fav track(s):    MBDTF is not Kanye's most innovative project but it is his best. It is a maximalist feat that is as beautiful as it is haunting. Told like a modern Greek tragedy, it is a deep, visceral examination of Kanye as a human being and a victim of fame. It is an unapologetic apology from a true "21st century schizoid man."

    Score: 9.8/10

    Fav Track(s): Damn near every one
    Least fav track(s): Blame Game    … Expand
  52. amskyi
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    Perfect. Rap really doesn't get better than this, the sounds at the end of Runaway sound better than some rappers' entire albums. It's really an experience.
  53. SpartanBlood_17
    Mar 4, 2021
    10
    Best album of the entire hip hop. Well made, sang and produced. It hasn't even a skip. 10/10
  54. 000Asyl
    May 1, 2020
    10
    Um álbum gratificante e inovador... Sem dúvidas um dos meus álbuns favoritos de todos os tempos em relação à música, sonoridade, vocal e criatividade. Runaway é a melhor música do álbum inteiro e a segunda melhor é sua faixa inicial: Dark Fantasy.
  55. thepes
    Nov 29, 2020
    10
    10/10

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  56. Lewdogmma
    Feb 5, 2021
    10
    Easily one of the greatest albums of all time. The way Kanye does something I'm just filling in the words but seriously it is an amazing album.
  57. Richard_Amor
    May 8, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the most beautiful, thought provoking, artistically pleasing albums I’ve listened to. Ever. Each track feels and resonates of Kanye’s soul, pulling you deeper into the imperfections of himself and the beauty of his inner conscious. Runaway is probably one of the best songs I’ve ever listened to, delicately, and gorgeously put together- oozing of sorrow, melancholy and elegance. Kanye West’s lyricism in this album is also no joke, songs like Devil in a New Dress and Gorgeous exemplify his technical abilities and his sheer charisma and clever punchlines we’ve adored since The College Dropout.… Expand
  58. mabbott
    May 14, 2020
    10
    One of the greatest Hip-Hop albums ever. The story behind the making of this album is no surprise, numerous legends collaborated with Kanye to perfect every song.
  59. aidannmoragn
    May 28, 2020
    10
    An amazing album. It's so lush, dense, and beautiful. The album is a representation of maximalist Hip-Hop at its peak. With a mixture of strings, layered vocals, synthesizers, samples, and big hard-hitting drums, the album is almost cinematic. Not one song on here is a miss.
  60. Fnn
    Jun 3, 2020
    9
    The high points are so high. Songs like power, devil in a new dress and dark fantasy are some of ye’s best songs. But I can’t look past some of the issues I have with the record. Blame game and hell of a life are good but Nowhere near anything before them in the track list, I also the mix on all of the lights is off, but I can look past it and I still like the song. All in all a career andThe high points are so high. Songs like power, devil in a new dress and dark fantasy are some of ye’s best songs. But I can’t look past some of the issues I have with the record. Blame game and hell of a life are good but Nowhere near anything before them in the track list, I also the mix on all of the lights is off, but I can look past it and I still like the song. All in all a career and genre defining album for Kanye and hip hop in the 2010s… Expand
  61. O_wit
    Jun 29, 2020
    9
    In this 2010 masterpiece, Kanye brings out everything he has in one of the most successful returns to rap ever. Bringing on some of the most talented musicians and producers alive like Jay-Z, Mike Dean, Rihanna, Elton John and many others, he crafts his magnum opus with hit songs like All of the Lights, and deep cuts like the emotional journeys of Runaway and Blame Game. Everything can beIn this 2010 masterpiece, Kanye brings out everything he has in one of the most successful returns to rap ever. Bringing on some of the most talented musicians and producers alive like Jay-Z, Mike Dean, Rihanna, Elton John and many others, he crafts his magnum opus with hit songs like All of the Lights, and deep cuts like the emotional journeys of Runaway and Blame Game. Everything can be seen on this album making it the critically acclaimed album that it has become. In my opinion the main highlights of this album are Power, Dark Fantasy, Devil in a New Dress, and Runaway. The lowlights that I don't personally like to listen to are Lost in the World(Who Will Survive in America) and Hell of a Life. There's much more to say about this album but this is all I'd like to say on it right now… Expand
  62. Enhancive
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    This is one of my favorite albums ever, I just had to leave this rating to offset the 0's left by Taylor Swift stan accounts.
  63. Affair
    Jul 17, 2020
    10
    The best album of the 00's, Kanye West is so brilliant. This is a powerfull album
  64. Superhero1015
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece from start to finish, Kanye's features enhance the album like no other and make the album as great as it is.
  65. PemaRP37
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    An absolutely incredible album and Kanye's most lucrative-and brilliant- album out right now. After delivering 4 classics in a row (CD,LR,Graduation and 808s), Kanye manages to top his brilliance with his best work.After revolutionizing the rap game with his 808s, Kanye managed to create an album that would be a classic forever. from the features, to the production everything on this albumAn absolutely incredible album and Kanye's most lucrative-and brilliant- album out right now. After delivering 4 classics in a row (CD,LR,Graduation and 808s), Kanye manages to top his brilliance with his best work.After revolutionizing the rap game with his 808s, Kanye managed to create an album that would be a classic forever. from the features, to the production everything on this album is perfected:Everything. Its like Kanye had a point to prove, but what did he have to prove after already having a discography better than your favourite rapper? Immediately from the ominous vocals from Nicki Minaj on Dark Fantasy, you knew this album would be something special. Then comes,in my opinion, the best song on the album; Gorgeous. Brilliant features from Kid Cudi and Raekwon as well as Kanye having some top bars ("Whats a Black Beatle anyway, a f*cking roach"). Then comes Power, a brilliant well produced song with so much energy. All of the Lights features incredible Rihana vocals and intimidating energy from Kanye who makes the beat his own. All I have to say about Monster is Nicki Minaj: enough said. So appalled is a slightly weaker track however this track is better than a lot of rappers best songs and it features the first of Pusha T's iconic features.Then Kanye is back to his best on Devil in a new Dress and this might be the best Rick Ross Verse ever made- and probably to ever exist. Runaway is a sombre track where Kanye reflects on his failed relationships. Excellent production and an excellent Pusha T feature. The final 3 tracks are not as good as the rest of the album but they all remain solid tracks. There is nothing bad to be said about this album. 10/10.A Masterpiece.… Expand
  66. Said000
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    Perfect album The production is crazy the using of sample the using of every genre from rap to rock to r&b The features did there best work Kanye have some of his best verse and lyrics Songs like runaway ,power ,devil in a new dress are one of my favorite first listen
  67. Tomehshh
    Aug 15, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album was **** Amazing Production At it nicest This is quality music. Dark Fantasy was a masterpiece Kid Cudi was also a big part of it plus all the features make this album amazing I can listen to this all day… Expand
  68. nontoxicfirekid
    May 12, 2023
    10
    The album is good and every song is good they have good flow with both good lyrics and good instruments
  69. Gn0m3
    Nov 23, 2021
    10
    Amazing album after 10 years listening. Most infuential artist done the greatest album of 2010`s
  70. Luconics
    Sep 29, 2020
    10
    eu AMO esse álbum, completamente diferente do usual do rap, com letras e rimas e produções geniais.
  71. zachym11
    Oct 13, 2020
    9
    Has some of the best Kanye songs of all time, such as POWER, Devil in a New Dress, Dark Fantasy, and Runaway, but also a few songs bring it down, such as Blame Game and H*ll Of a Life/
  72. benko13
    Nov 17, 2020
    10
    As much praising this album gets, it can't be overrated, because it is a masterpiece.
    No one ever does maximalism like Kanye on MBDTF, literary every song on it is a complex bop with outstanding production, powerful instrumental and highly creative structure. This record is beyond just hip-hop or rap, it has so many influences from other genres like classical music. Lyrics are somewhere    As much praising this album gets, it can't be overrated, because it is a masterpiece.
    No one ever does maximalism like Kanye on MBDTF, literary every song on it is a complex bop with outstanding production, powerful instrumental and highly creative structure. This record is beyond just hip-hop or rap, it has so many influences from other genres like classical music. Lyrics are somewhere really great and deep, but they are not the primary aspect of the record, production is. Production and instrumentals are what will this album make one the greatest moments in music generally.    … Expand
  73. bbbeooohs
    Oct 9, 2020
    10
    One of the most genius albums of the decade displays Kanye West’s undeniable talent as a producer, lyricist, and artist. Runaway is the albums magnum opus, which is an amazing song.
  74. Bergys
    Dec 8, 2020
    10
    Impeccable album with very little flaws if any, the intro song is amazing and has some all time classics. There isn't a single bad song on the album and none are skips. Even lower songs like HOAL and Blame Game are still incredible and replayable. Very easily Kanye’s best album.
  75. Movitz
    Nov 22, 2020
    10
    One of the best rap/hiphop albums ever made.
    Rated by many professional music reviewers as a 10 with little to no flaws through it's 75 minute runtime.
  76. Keegster
    Dec 1, 2020
    10
    The music is inspiring yet creative. I believe it to be Kanyes best album and for reason. The samples and creative interludes of this album are incredible. And one last thing, it has Runaway so yeah..
  77. BabyPlutooo
    Dec 8, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Definitely my favorite Album by Kanye, beautiful Production and with 1 hour and 8 minutes a good length. A 10/10 with 0 skips and my favorite songs being Devil in a new dress and Runaway. This Album has a lot of features but not too many.… Expand
  78. Wrong_Opinions
    Dec 23, 2020
    10
    Definitely one of the best albums of the 2010s and definitely would recommend. 10/10
  79. ConfusedMeow
    Jul 1, 2021
    10
    On this record, Kanye shows his best lyrical content to date. This, along with his usual well fitting and unique production, this album elevates. Kanye's sampling is also creatively executed. All of the above mentioned, with extremely well fitting features and interludes, this album shows Kanye's best work yet. His lyricism explains and shows him and his 'antics' in a new light. This albumOn this record, Kanye shows his best lyrical content to date. This, along with his usual well fitting and unique production, this album elevates. Kanye's sampling is also creatively executed. All of the above mentioned, with extremely well fitting features and interludes, this album shows Kanye's best work yet. His lyricism explains and shows him and his 'antics' in a new light. This album is a must listen for all.… Expand
  80. weeb122
    Dec 21, 2020
    9
    Amazing album but a tad overrated.

    Favourite Songs: Dark Fantasy, Power, All Of The Lights, Runaway, Blame Game, Lost In The World.

    Least Favourite Songs: Who Will Survive In America.
  81. sami_2667
    May 29, 2021
    10
    One of the best albums of all time. And definitely the best rap album of all time.
  82. Infxmouss
    Jan 10, 2021
    10
    Fantastic lyrics from the returning Kanye West as he combats all the unpleasant press with one of his best albums and one of the best albums of all time.
  83. Nucular
    Jan 11, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is a real fantastic album, aren't many problems on this one other than the fact that some songs are a little too long but, with that being said, all the songs on here are amazing… Expand
  84. The-X-Territory
    Jan 24, 2021
    10
    Going into the album, I thought that it might not be as great as everyone made it out to be. When i did hear it however, I was happy to leave having found the album to be the masterpiece many people hyped it up to be. Songs like Power, All of the Lights, Monster, and Runaway perfectly exemplify the musical excellence that Kanye was aiming to make with this album. This entire album isGoing into the album, I thought that it might not be as great as everyone made it out to be. When i did hear it however, I was happy to leave having found the album to be the masterpiece many people hyped it up to be. Songs like Power, All of the Lights, Monster, and Runaway perfectly exemplify the musical excellence that Kanye was aiming to make with this album. This entire album is incredible, without a doubt Kanye's modern classic.… Expand
  85. Dezzyd
    Feb 9, 2021
    10
    It is the best album of the 2010s and one of the best albums in hip hop of all time. All features he managed to get are crazy. My favorite song on it is either "Devil In a New Dress" or "Runaway"
  86. comradebrett
    Feb 3, 2021
    10
    This album has some of the most grand, luscious, and expensive production I have ever heard on an album. Throughout a well composed set of instrumentals, Kanye gives us some of his insights, lavish lifestyle, and personal struggles. My favorite tracks are Devil in a New Dress, Runaway, POWER, Dark Fantasy, and Gorgeous.
  87. junkykunky
    Feb 8, 2021
    10
    Definitely Kanye's best album with features like Elton john, Rihanna, and Kid cudi this is probably my favourite album of all time and you should definitely listen to it.
  88. ILKWAFY
    Feb 12, 2021
    10
    One of if not my favourite Kanye record. It is amazing and gets better with every song.
  89. etozhevasyaa
    Feb 16, 2021
    10
    Музыка/бит: 10/10 | Читка/голос: 10/10 | Интерес к прослушиванию: 10/10 |
    Отзыв: разносторонний и атмосферный альбом, который актуален и на сегодняшний момент
  90. Faugustas
    Apr 3, 2021
    8
    Now, I don't think this is a flawless Masterpiece and concider it to be one of Kanye's weaker projects, but it is still an incredible album. Kanye is such an artist, that even his weaker albums are 8/10s. I can completely see why people love it to death.
  91. BeandonBoy
    Mar 7, 2021
    8
    Being the first Kanye album I listened to, it was honestly surprising. I'm not the biggest fan of Hip-Hop, I mainly stay around Rock or Classic Rock music. Saying that, I do believe My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy is one of the best albums I have listened to. From production to the experimental sounds used to better the album, it is well rounded. The song 'Runaway' was in my opinion theBeing the first Kanye album I listened to, it was honestly surprising. I'm not the biggest fan of Hip-Hop, I mainly stay around Rock or Classic Rock music. Saying that, I do believe My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy is one of the best albums I have listened to. From production to the experimental sounds used to better the album, it is well rounded. The song 'Runaway' was in my opinion the best song of the album. With its unique opening and ending to the track and also protraying its message perfectly. Final score: 7.62/10 or 8/10. A great album.… Expand
  92. Wowisawow
    Apr 16, 2021
    8
    This album starts off incredible in the first half but starts to fall off a bit in the second half. I do believe it's super important to hip hop and showed that Kanye is a staple of the music industry but Hell Of A Life, Lost In The World, Who Will Survive In America, they really feel boring to me personally and I've skipped them when listening to this album. I liked 8/13 of the tracks onThis album starts off incredible in the first half but starts to fall off a bit in the second half. I do believe it's super important to hip hop and showed that Kanye is a staple of the music industry but Hell Of A Life, Lost In The World, Who Will Survive In America, they really feel boring to me personally and I've skipped them when listening to this album. I liked 8/13 of the tracks on here whereas other albums Kanye has released such as The College Dropout, Ye, Graduation, Late Registration, I end up loving the whole album. Still, a very influential album, I can understand the love for it, and also i absolutely loved Dark Fantasy, Devil In A New Dress, Monster, POWER.… Expand
  93. Hendo250
    Mar 29, 2021
    10
    this album is a 10 this album is a 10 this album is a 10 this album is a 10
  94. CriticCrehan
    Jun 12, 2021
    9
    This album is almost incredible. Rick Ross's verse on Devil In A New Dress is the hardest guest verse ever recorded in hip-hop. Nicki Minaj's verse on Monster is 2nd. POWER is one of my favourite hip-hop songs of all time. But for some reason, songs such as Gorgeous and So Appalled don't connect with my soul as much as they seem to for other people. And obviously Blame Game. I wasThis album is almost incredible. Rick Ross's verse on Devil In A New Dress is the hardest guest verse ever recorded in hip-hop. Nicki Minaj's verse on Monster is 2nd. POWER is one of my favourite hip-hop songs of all time. But for some reason, songs such as Gorgeous and So Appalled don't connect with my soul as much as they seem to for other people. And obviously Blame Game. I was practically masturbating at most of the production however (Dark Fantasy, All Of The Lights, Runaway). Kanye really doesn't miss with the production. As much as I hate to admit it, this album is overrated and has a few weak spots but the highs on this album are higher than Trippie Redd on a daily basis. I am never going to decide whether this or Yeezus is better.… Expand
  95. Junkiest
    May 17, 2021
    10
    This is my favorite hip hop album ever. If you don't love this album, something's wrong with you.
  96. proreview0
    Aug 15, 2021
    10
    Pleaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaasaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaase drop DONDA
  97. ronanomalley13
    May 7, 2021
    10
    Wow. Just wow. A beautiful piece of work following all of his controversy, and I truly cannot see this album being anything below a 10. This album has some of the highest highs I've ever seen, and the lows of the album are amazing tracks as well. Runaway is one of my favorites on the album, and it really shows how much of a creative genius Kanye is as he puts his thoughts and mindset onWow. Just wow. A beautiful piece of work following all of his controversy, and I truly cannot see this album being anything below a 10. This album has some of the highest highs I've ever seen, and the lows of the album are amazing tracks as well. Runaway is one of my favorites on the album, and it really shows how much of a creative genius Kanye is as he puts his thoughts and mindset on display on this 9 minute song. Each song tells it's own story, from the racial inequality on gorgeous, to the struggles of being in the public eye on All of the lights. Devil in a new dress also drops one of the greatest rap verses I have ever seen, with Rick Ross. With all of it's amazing wordplay ("The plan was, to drink until the pains over, but what's worse? The pain or the hangover?"- Dark Fantasy) or (Face it, Jerome get more time than Brandon",) and all of the amazing features, this album is truly the magnum opus of rap. 10/10 easily no question in my mind.… Expand
  98. ConceptualBagel
    Jun 24, 2021
    8
    Although it sometimes feels over-reliant on features and finishes somewhat weak, My Beautiful Dark Twisted fantasy is still a fantastic hip-hop album with top-tier production.
  99. real_myyke
    Aug 21, 2021
    9
    Incredible Production! Incredible features! "Devil in a new dress" has this grandeur to its production and Rick Ross did what needed to be done!
  100. BaileyHaydon_
    Jun 3, 2021
    10
    My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy by Kanye West is one of the greatest hip hop albums and albums as a whole.
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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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