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

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  1. FredWallace18
    Feb 26, 2015
    0
    How this man managed to pull the wool over so many peoples' eyes is anyone's guess. From the awkwardly-sampled stolen beats and riffs to the stuttered, a-rhythmic "rapping," this album is a mess. I recognize that rhyming is a bendable concept when it comes to popular music, but words do not rhyme with themselves and repeated phrases do not you Robert Frost make.

    West had trouble getting    How this man managed to pull the wool over so many peoples' eyes is anyone's guess. From the awkwardly-sampled stolen beats and riffs to the stuttered, a-rhythmic "rapping," this album is a mess. I recognize that rhyming is a bendable concept when it comes to popular music, but words do not rhyme with themselves and repeated phrases do not you Robert Frost make.

    West had trouble getting others to accept his rapping at first, and for good reason. I will admit that I am not a big fan of rap at all, but it has its place; Kanye doesn't seem to know that place. He passes off his jarring, conversational, I'm-trying-to-explain-philosophy-in-my-college-discussion-section-while-drunk voice as music and it just doesn't fly. Rap works when you're doing things with your voice not possible when singing. Kanye simply does things with his voice not pleasant either way.

    I can only hope that this overwhelming delusion the general public and so many reviewers seem to suffer from is a passing fad. I can only hope in 10 years we'll look back on this like many now do on Will Smith and say, "We listened to what?" I can only hope this isn't this generation's legacy.    … Expand
  2. nikola97
    Jan 25, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Very Disappointing album, wish kanye would make good music again only listened to this because my brother would play it every day… Expand
  3. Drag
    Nov 22, 2010
    0
    This album feels hollow compared to his last releases. The music itself is uninteresting and has Kanye trying to reinvent himself yet again; however, unlike past releases, he failed at creating a solid album.
  4. InClass
    Dec 7, 2010
    6
    So Kanye is good, I understand. College Dropout.....blew my mind. I couldnt understand how he did it or where it came from. Late Registration, good memories to a great album though not perfect like his first outing. Then comes Graduation, cant say I really listened to it much, there was a song with TPain! Next was 808 and Heartbreak, ppllllllhhhpppp sucked. Now we have Kanyes Dark TwistedSo Kanye is good, I understand. College Dropout.....blew my mind. I couldnt understand how he did it or where it came from. Late Registration, good memories to a great album though not perfect like his first outing. Then comes Graduation, cant say I really listened to it much, there was a song with TPain! Next was 808 and Heartbreak, ppllllllhhhpppp sucked. Now we have Kanyes Dark Twisted Fantasy and I must say, its alright. Damn if some of his songs are not catchy as hell. The end of Power is Dr Dre quality production. Runaway is my favorite song because of the ending, more emotion there than any other album this year completely. But it ends about there, cool beats and Kanye talkin sh*t. Im over it I must say.… Expand
  5. ColourSurround
    Dec 2, 2010
    6
    This album is definitely one of the highlights of the past year as far as mainstream rap releases go, but it is by no means the masterpiece that critics are making it out to be. Kanye does gives us greater insight into his fragile, yet slightly twisted psyche in a much more earnest way than on previous records, and there is certainly some of his trademark wordplay at work here, but thereThis album is definitely one of the highlights of the past year as far as mainstream rap releases go, but it is by no means the masterpiece that critics are making it out to be. Kanye does gives us greater insight into his fragile, yet slightly twisted psyche in a much more earnest way than on previous records, and there is certainly some of his trademark wordplay at work here, but there is still nothing so unabashedly personal that makes certain classic records so great. The music, arrangement, and songwriting, although catchy and fitting to most of the lyrics, is let down by a production that is saturated by current mainstream pop cliches, and that is the biggest letdown on this record. I really was expecting something more revolutionary, something that you have not yet hear on any rap, or pop recordings in recent years, but for the most part, this record sticks to the familiars. The strength of this record lies in its hooks and amusing wordplay. Standout tracks include the seismic Monster, with its barrage of guest stars and its ambition. Hell of a Life and POWER are on par with anything else in the mainstream today, but the rest. . . well it isn't bad, but it definitely is nowhere near classic status.… Expand
  6. AaronM
    Nov 29, 2010
    5
    Until Kanye West returns to his roots and puts out an album close to the lyrical skill and production of The College Dropout, I will continue to be disappointed. That said, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy can be praised for its uniqueness and sound. But some songs last way too long and for the amount this CD cost to make and the time it took, it should have more than 12.5 tracks.
  7. Paranoidandroid
    Dec 11, 2010
    8
    I hate Kanye with a passion. The guy is a total jerk. Hes so arrogant and just doesn't seem down to earth at all. But damn it the man makes some great music. There are very few weak tracks on this album. The samples are great, the lyrics are great and the guest appearances are fantastic! One of the best albums to come out in 2010 hands down. I give it a very high 8. Some weak tracksI hate Kanye with a passion. The guy is a total jerk. Hes so arrogant and just doesn't seem down to earth at all. But damn it the man makes some great music. There are very few weak tracks on this album. The samples are great, the lyrics are great and the guest appearances are fantastic! One of the best albums to come out in 2010 hands down. I give it a very high 8. Some weak tracks brought my score down but the tracks i do like, i love! I loved how he even included South Park in one of his lyrics. I thought that was hilarious. Still love that south park episode though… Expand
  8. TheJones
    Dec 25, 2010
    8
    Good album. Weird but good. The reason I marked it down is because he tries to sing every now and again and he sucks, but when he's not singing it's awesome.
  9. GenerousZero
    Dec 3, 2010
    10
    Album of the decade.
  10. TheSauce
    Dec 6, 2010
    5
    There are some songs that remind me of old Kanye, but many that remind me of 808 Kanye. Most lyrics aren't up to par with Kanye's ability, being over shadowed by good beats that make certain songs better than they should be.
  11. seantech
    Jan 5, 2011
    8
    This album was a Kanye getting back to "rapping" I can't remember the last time I heard a Kanye song and thought it was actually a part of hip hop culture. I enjoyed the intensity of this album and the select lines which impressed me a bit. There are still a few songs on the album which are a waste of time and I rally don't see who they appeal to or why they are on there. Those areThis album was a Kanye getting back to "rapping" I can't remember the last time I heard a Kanye song and thought it was actually a part of hip hop culture. I enjoyed the intensity of this album and the select lines which impressed me a bit. There are still a few songs on the album which are a waste of time and I rally don't see who they appeal to or why they are on there. Those are definite skips and mostly the last few songs. But the begining to middle especially the ones with jay z and swiss beats on the track are pretty good listens. I like how he finally told people hey I'm an **** so what, I speak my mind, its a part of rap culture to do so and I think that a lot of his troubles, which many people share, are discussed in his songs. I like that he is using his music as a medium because it really allows him to share how he's feeling and say hey I make good music and that's all that matters. This album is definitely something you can dance to, get stuck in your head, and the thing that I use to love about Kanye is it makes you laugh. He provides a good enough balance that you can feel like the music is hard hitting but not threatening. I think this album if you really listens outlines what a rappers ego trip really stems from, because without the problems that makes him Kanye West, he wouldn't be as famous as he is. So this is him being himself.… Expand
  12. L0stR3negade
    Sep 6, 2011
    7
    Better than Watch The Throne one way and bad in another. Lacking Jay-Z skills but still keeping true to the Kanye format. Good album but could have been better.
  13. more
    Jan 27, 2011
    6
    yeah yeah, kanye is a nice guy, or whatsoever, and he's even able to do some good stuff on tracks. Accordingly. The only trouble, is that recycling, well, bore us faster, because we've heard the sh*t a dozen times before, this is the same accoutrement that with the latest BEPeas. Anyway, overall, i love the RZA produced song, and the lost in the world 1. And, of course there is nicky inyeah yeah, kanye is a nice guy, or whatsoever, and he's even able to do some good stuff on tracks. Accordingly. The only trouble, is that recycling, well, bore us faster, because we've heard the sh*t a dozen times before, this is the same accoutrement that with the latest BEPeas. Anyway, overall, i love the RZA produced song, and the lost in the world 1. And, of course there is nicky in monster, and that makes the record enough arguments to listen to. Anyway those are the highlights i can remember so far without checking, after 2 months, not listening to it.
    check,    … Expand
  14. Hoshuya
    Jan 31, 2011
    3
    Whenever I hear a new Kanye song on the radio the first thing I think is, wow, this is some surprisingly bad rapping for the radio. Then I think, oh it's Kanye, that's why. His flow is really weak, his rhythm is flabby and his rhymes are boring but for some reason people really like him. Another thing that hits me is how overcrowded the beats and production are. I'm in awe of producersWhenever I hear a new Kanye song on the radio the first thing I think is, wow, this is some surprisingly bad rapping for the radio. Then I think, oh it's Kanye, that's why. His flow is really weak, his rhythm is flabby and his rhymes are boring but for some reason people really like him. Another thing that hits me is how overcrowded the beats and production are. I'm in awe of producers that can make a beat swing hard with only a few elements. Kanye's heavy layering of samples without regard to whether or not they're doing something exciting rhythmically has an amateurish sound to me. Finally, the samples themselves bug. I think that if you're going to sample, i.e. borrow someone else's idea, you've got to either make it better than the original or put it into a new context that gives it an entirely new identity. "Stronger" is a good example of his failure there. The song is really more a cover than a sample of the Daft Punk original because it's a direct lift of the chorus, but Daft Punk's version is much more thrilling and danceable. Kanye just made it worse. Kanye is obviously a great music listener because he draws samples from a very broad array of genres. But generally when I hear the original song the sample came from I think it was better off without him. Saying all that MBDTF is probably the best yet from Kanye. If I heard it as a mixtape from some unknown guy on the street I'd probably think, this guy's got something. If he keeps working at it, starts paring down that production, sharpens up his rhythm he might have something interesting. But this isn't some unknown amateur. It's Kanye West, king of the charts and supreme darling of the critics. I just don't get it.… Expand
  15. African_Goddess
    Feb 9, 2011
    6
    I remember the first time I listened to Kanye West. The song â
  16. MattFitz96
    Feb 27, 2011
    7
    the latest album from kanye west, which sold close to 500,000 in its first week, has gotten mostly positive reviews from most critics. while the production on the album is flawless as is the norm of all of kanyes albums, the lyrics are not quite what many say they are. they are not horrible, but no great either. some of the songs like power and dark fantasy do have amazing lyrics, butthe latest album from kanye west, which sold close to 500,000 in its first week, has gotten mostly positive reviews from most critics. while the production on the album is flawless as is the norm of all of kanyes albums, the lyrics are not quite what many say they are. they are not horrible, but no great either. some of the songs like power and dark fantasy do have amazing lyrics, but others like all of the lights and monster are really just stupid as hell. another problem i had with the album was the that some of the longs were too long, like runaway. runaway dose not have the power to hold my attention for 9 minuets. i enjoyed the album, though i dont think it is a classic, it is certianly one of the best of 2010… Expand
  17. Emperor
    Apr 3, 2011
    7
    First of all, i think this album is overrated. Production was excellent but lyrics was filled with flaws. Secondly, there were too many guest. Thirdly, the album was too short, only 11 songs(Excluding the skits). Generally, its a Very Good(Great) album but College dropout is far better than this but easily his second best !!! Best Tracks
    Dark fantasy
    Power So Appalled All of the Lights    First of all, i think this album is overrated. Production was excellent but lyrics was filled with flaws. Secondly, there were too many guest. Thirdly, the album was too short, only 11 songs(Excluding the skits). Generally, its a Very Good(Great) album but College dropout is far better than this but easily his second best !!! Best Tracks
    Dark fantasy
    Power
    So Appalled
    All of the Lights
    Runaway(But too long)
    Devil in new dress
    Rest is *******    … Expand
  18. I_Am_F
    Jun 29, 2011
    6
    Having read the glowing reviews and having listened to the singles, the album was disappointing to me. Most tracks are overlong and boring. "Runaway", however, remains one of the best tracks of 2010 and "Power" and "All of the Lights" are good as well.
  19. Peebags
    Jul 28, 2011
    7
    Very well produced album, but definitely not the best album of 2010. The high points were very high, while the low points were...very low. I do have to give credit to Kanye's impressive musical knowledge and very well done sampling.
  20. ChairmanMeow99
    Mar 20, 2012
    7
    I was skeptical about this one, I had never listened to West before. I was pleasantly surprised. While not the greatest thing ever as everyone seems to think, this album shows how West's production talents and some clever rhymes, but the reason it is rated at a 7 is because I find West annoying and he only cares and writes about himself. I listened to his other albums after this one, andI was skeptical about this one, I had never listened to West before. I was pleasantly surprised. While not the greatest thing ever as everyone seems to think, this album shows how West's production talents and some clever rhymes, but the reason it is rated at a 7 is because I find West annoying and he only cares and writes about himself. I listened to his other albums after this one, and him while he was still somewhat humble, he sounds better. I prefer his earlier albums to this one because of West.… Expand
  21. TheMasterOfCD
    May 30, 2012
    9
    Explorations of Kanye West on the previous Graduation and 808s & Heartbreak pay on this fifth studio album, his best career. Not only do we find the efficiency of raw hip-hop's first efforts - pressing this flow and clever - but West maintains interest throughout the 69 minutes drive thanks to its ability to play with sounds (electric guitar, brass, piano, violins, electronic loops).Explorations of Kanye West on the previous Graduation and 808s & Heartbreak pay on this fifth studio album, his best career. Not only do we find the efficiency of raw hip-hop's first efforts - pressing this flow and clever - but West maintains interest throughout the 69 minutes drive thanks to its ability to play with sounds (electric guitar, brass, piano, violins, electronic loops). Guests and artists sampled (from King Crimson to Bon Iver, KiD CuDi through and Elton John) give an idea of the wide registry covered. Kanye gives birth and takes advantage of very great songs. Not convinced? Take a look at the movie Runaway, available on the web: 33 minutes of the best moments of the compact.… Expand
  22. jp_fal
    Dec 4, 2012
    9
    A modern classic this. The Sgt. Peppers of hip-hop. Great melodies and hooks abound, a wealth of styles, moods and layers of production that reward repeated listening. My only gripes are with Kanye's lyrics, namely his trademark rhyming the same word over 2-3 lines, that really rubs me up the wrong way. Then there's the Chris Rock sketch at the end of Blame Game, wasn't funny the firstA modern classic this. The Sgt. Peppers of hip-hop. Great melodies and hooks abound, a wealth of styles, moods and layers of production that reward repeated listening. My only gripes are with Kanye's lyrics, namely his trademark rhyming the same word over 2-3 lines, that really rubs me up the wrong way. Then there's the Chris Rock sketch at the end of Blame Game, wasn't funny the first time, incredibly annoying on successive listens. These problems aside there are still more than enough solid gold moments to still make this an incredible album.… Expand
  23. chidime
    Sep 12, 2015
    10
    This album is the definiton of musical perfection. kanye, with this album, cemented himself as a genius in my mind. I don't think I have ever heard such a cohesive, emotional collection of songs before. Kanye is simply a king, as proved by this phenomenon.
  24. PfenderStrat621
    Mar 31, 2015
    5
    I am not a fan of the genre, but i like to appreciate some of the things it does, sadly this album is not one of them. As a musician i know there were some effort put on it on the production. But there is more effort than talent on the songs, and that's the huge problem. They are followed up by unexceptional (simple) chord progressions which i have nothing against, because some artistsI am not a fan of the genre, but i like to appreciate some of the things it does, sadly this album is not one of them. As a musician i know there were some effort put on it on the production. But there is more effort than talent on the songs, and that's the huge problem. They are followed up by unexceptional (simple) chord progressions which i have nothing against, because some artists have develop it really well. They did on the album, but they didn't went that far so it became repetitive and unispiring. The lyrics are above average but they are not exceptional, maybe If you haven't listen to great songwriters like Peter Gabriel, Serrat, David Bowie, etc., you may think they are great, but in reality, no. So again i see a critically acclaimed album by critics (maybe they were paid) and listeners that makes me doubt again of the credibility of Metacritic. I love music and i am not restricted to a particular genre, but i recognize something and give credit to it when i think it deserves it, and in my opinión, it doesn't deserves any.… Expand
  25. IronGaming_
    Dec 22, 2015
    6
    Um... I guess the production was cool, but what he's rapping about doesn't interest me much. I guess the project was "okay". I don't really see all the hype around this record to be honest.
  26. Mesmerize
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
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  27. KoorvoAttanno
    Oct 20, 2021
    0
    Boring and monotonous. Album may only appeal to hip-hop fans. Kanye has more varied albums
  28. 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.
  29. 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.
  30. FruitJuice
    Jul 18, 2017
    10
    a masterpiece...............................................................................................................................................................................................................
  31. NedsonMelo
    Jan 22, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Power is the only track I liked. Esperava mais. Gringos vão se lascar, modafocas. Abraços.… Expand
  32. 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.
  33. Cway
    Jan 25, 2020
    10
    just doing my part.........................................................
  34. Dillweed2211
    Jan 28, 2020
    0
    Didn't like the album. Kinda sucked. Good beats, if you like banging your heads on a fridge. And auto tune is way to abundant.
  35. ExtraCritic
    Jan 27, 2020
    0
    Album sounded good for about a month. Same with most albums critics praise, but after a while, the hype dies down and you realize you got caught up. Can't stand it at the moment.
  36. 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.
  37. Simonblaze
    Jan 28, 2020
    0
    Not a good hip hop album by any means. Simplistic rhymes and garbage production.
  38. 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.
  39. hejlenard
    Jan 28, 2020
    0
    Pure trash. I hate the sound of most of the songs here, i don't know maybe because we all have different type of music but this one's a trashy album. This should've never existed in the first place. Just pure trash, not even hating.
  40. Jasonyang0324
    Jan 28, 2020
    0
    Kanye the goat I love Kanye I love yeezy they are very very very very nice and I love Kim kardashian
  41. Newbie0297
    Jan 28, 2020
    0
    Petty has to get matched with petty. Recent reviewers should hopefully know what I'm talking about
  42. Allen14
    Jan 28, 2020
    0
    Wack if they wanna be petty. We can be stupid petty. Let’s see how this goes
  43. Jpsmallz
    Jan 28, 2020
    2
    Was never a big kanye fan but decided to give this a chance and I'm still not a big kanye fan.
  44. Gillbert1984
    Jan 28, 2020
    0
    This is pure trash. When he will pay Moby for copyrights? When he will start to do music? This is worst than bieber's music.
  45. gw90
    Jan 29, 2020
    0
    I would rather drag my balls through 10 miles of broken glass than listen to this album.
  46. Ucifer
    Jan 30, 2020
    0
    I guess kanye should stick with designing shoes and stop doing music
  47. 2333
    Feb 18, 2020
    0
    Score is not based on melody or weather females shake there ass in club to it or not I based it on not being real hiphop
  48. Miss-anthro
    May 22, 2020
    0
    Una completa cagada, ni siquiera se como está cosa sigue sacando música si todo lo que hace es una completa mierda
  49. cloudmaker
    Mar 25, 2020
    0
    Kanye's magnum opus about a false reality. A 10/10 classic. Best album of the 2010s.
  50. 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.
  51. sweeterman
    Jun 9, 2020
    0
    When I first heard this record I didn’t fully understand the hype behind this whole album, in my book his best was and still is TCD.I still don’t understand why publications like pitchfork give an album like this a perfect 10, I mean it’s nowhere near Ok Computer or To Pimp a butterfly it certainly hasn’t aged like fine wine like the aforementioned albums there.I would argue with OkWhen I first heard this record I didn’t fully understand the hype behind this whole album, in my book his best was and still is TCD.I still don’t understand why publications like pitchfork give an album like this a perfect 10, I mean it’s nowhere near Ok Computer or To Pimp a butterfly it certainly hasn’t aged like fine wine like the aforementioned albums there.I would argue with Ok Computer 20 years later the album is still as fresh and relevant with To Pimp a Butterfly even today there are elements and topics that when you go back to it you realize you haven’t found yet.Even at the moment of writing this review TPAB portrays a very vivid picture of our current climate in America without being too preachy.My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy was ripe for the moment it was released and that’s that.

    Hint hint “Play” and “18” by Moby ripped off.    … Expand
  52. CherryLipa
    Jul 24, 2020
    0
    I didn't like this a lot!!!!!!, I don't like this kind of music!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  53. Lhxzzgjd
    Jul 18, 2020
    0
    The unfinished sounding beats combined with the same neglect to the lyrics leaves this album lacking, true talent.
  54. pullmeclxser
    Jul 24, 2020
    0
    bad, bad, please delete, mess, deserves to be deleted of every streaming platform
  55. maisieryn
    Jul 25, 2020
    0
    ngek dapat negative to e kasing negative ni kanye west towards taylor. clowns to the westttt
  56. Shivanisingh
    Jul 25, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Hate it
    Hate hate hate absolutely **** hate hate hate itttttttttttttttyy now what's left can't describe it how you are defines your work    … Expand
  57. Spencer_steilde
    Jul 24, 2020
    0
    Trash. Kanye is a crazy person who has to cause drama. This album is boring and I found myself skipping over most of the tracks
  58. canders00n
    Jul 25, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. keinesfalls ansprechend und auf jeden Fall cómo se dice..überbewertet, vllt wirds beim nächsten Mal besser !… Expand
  59. HUSAMO0_MO
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    The most overrated album od all time not surprised from the most overrated artist of all time pure tr**ash thanks god we have other artist like kendrick to clear our ears
  60. itskarlnotcarl3
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    Disgusting album. Every song sounds like trash except for Monster, only because Nicki is in it. I don’t know why he ever made music to begin with. He is totally irrelevant and a delusional Trump supporter.
  61. anapopescu
    Sep 13, 2020
    0
    Everyone keeps mentioning the Kanye West genius but I have yet to hear it, on this album or the rest of his body of work.
  62. 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.
  63. 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.
  64. ILKWAFY
    Feb 12, 2021
    10
    One of if not my favourite Kanye record. It is amazing and gets better with every song.
  65. 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
  66. proreview0
    Aug 15, 2021
    10
    Pleaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaasaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaase drop DONDA
  67. DequanJdfh
    Oct 31, 2021
    0
    This album is so overrated it’s hilarious. It’s proof music critics don’t know anything about what they’re talking about

    It has one OK song (you know the one) and the rest is corny. I’m cringing
  68. pablovj
    Mar 19, 2022
    0
    Muuuuuuuuuuuuuuy malo este álbum no hay por donde cogerlo y da ascooooooooooo
  69. freddiegibbsfan
    Apr 5, 2022
    0
    kanye sucks, how dare he insult my queen taylor swift. this album sucks, runaway is one of the worst songs of all time.
  70. Christopher_G2
    Jan 20, 2018
    9
    My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy from Kanye West, released in 2010, in spite of a few quibbles, I can say is an exceptional achievement. I haven’t listened to enough of the artist’s other albums to say definitively if this is his best to date, but it’s hard to see how it couldn’t be. In fact it’s among the best hip-hop albums of this decade, up there with The Roots’ Undun and not farMy Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy from Kanye West, released in 2010, in spite of a few quibbles, I can say is an exceptional achievement. I haven’t listened to enough of the artist’s other albums to say definitively if this is his best to date, but it’s hard to see how it couldn’t be. In fact it’s among the best hip-hop albums of this decade, up there with The Roots’ Undun and not far behind Kendrick Lamar’s masterpiece To Pimp a Butterfly. Kanye has tendencies that can bug me a little, his ambition can get the better of him and a few songs probably drag on a little too long. But the overall inventiveness, fun, and equal parts profane and poetic lyrical quality, far outshines whatever flaws there are. There are thirteen tracks, one being an interlude and another, the final track, being a short beat that doesn’t really have Kanye at all. On the 11 remaining songs Kanye West shows that he is, whatever one thinks of him personally, an unquestionable talent: a rapper with strong voice and strong instincts for collaborations. His works here with known quantities like Jaz-Z and Nicki Minaj and lesser known artists are extremely well crafted, none better in my opinion than the bumping track “Monster” which has both mentioned artists, and “So Appalled” and “Gorgeous” are also a standouts; no song feels overly cluttered by too many artists, though a few are a bit uneven. The ones where Kanye is the sole singer or dominates the song are equally impressive; at top of those tracks has to be “Power”, and I also love “Dark Fantasy”. There’s no bad song, and the journey takes you actually has some profoundness in its own brash, profane, sexual way.… Expand
  71. Jobadkins
    Sep 24, 2011
    10
    I can't believe this.This is the definition of music.This isn't just an awesome hip hop artist that can flow like no other,this is the best music I have ever heard in my life!I can see why it's one of the best rated albums ever.It's mind blowing,artistic,deep,intelligent,just The best hip hop album ever created and probably the best one that will ever be made unless he makes a better albumI can't believe this.This is the definition of music.This isn't just an awesome hip hop artist that can flow like no other,this is the best music I have ever heard in my life!I can see why it's one of the best rated albums ever.It's mind blowing,artistic,deep,intelligent,just The best hip hop album ever created and probably the best one that will ever be made unless he makes a better album which he probably will.Forget how eminem can flow some artists have great dance music,Kanye west has it all and he is the best lyrical genius ever.Most rap artists are just good on the surface but Kanye West has a deep lyrical nature to him that can't be touched by anyone.10, 10 ,10.If there was an 11 rating he would deserve it for this album!… Expand
  72. BIGREESE
    Dec 21, 2011
    10
    I wrote my initial review the day this album came out... i did not give it enough time to sink in... now that i have listened to the entire album 20 or more times i can comfortably say this... This is one of the best rap albums to ever come out and one of the best albums ever in popular culture. Kanye from beginning to finish delivers song after song of unique, deep and emotion. The beatsI wrote my initial review the day this album came out... i did not give it enough time to sink in... now that i have listened to the entire album 20 or more times i can comfortably say this... This is one of the best rap albums to ever come out and one of the best albums ever in popular culture. Kanye from beginning to finish delivers song after song of unique, deep and emotion. The beats are unique and rivaled by few, The direction of the songs themselves, filled with tangents of audio awe and the crisp, clean, and much of the time dirty lyrics make this album a sensation. We have never seen this side of Kanye West before. Sure in the past he has slowed down and made heartfelt and emotional songs but never like this. Because this album is focused on one thing, not his dead mother (rip) not his love that left him and not about child slaves who harvest diamonds. This album is 68 minutes and 42 seconds spent on Kayne, specifically his Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasies of his mind. What is in the mind of this self absorbed notoriously inconsiderate a**hole of a man? Well it is in the title. A Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy… Expand
  73. iamanicon
    May 24, 2011
    9
    Whilst some of it (power and gorgeous) becomes completely disengaging the other songs like all of the lights, lost in the world and dark fantasy create one of the best dark albums in years.
  74. knslah
    Jun 25, 2011
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It took me a while to truly appreciate this album but it was well worth my money. This album's got great producing and the guests in this album are top notch. Power is the bomb!! So are the rest of the album but to me, the best song here is gotta be Lost In the World. The way he fuses the beats, the raps and the Auto-Tune (not to mention the number of guest artist) in this song is phenomenal. If I were to relate this album with a movie, it would be Inception. I'mma let you finish but My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy is the best album of 2010!… Expand
  75. thatguynamed20r
    Jun 12, 2011
    10
    WOW, MASTERPIECE, that's the only accurate way of defining this album, it is sick twisted and on that next level, Kanye West is a mad genius, who leads us into the realm of this inner most thoughts on an album, and has an album that you can simply enjoy, if you have 12$ you want to spend on music, spend it on this album!
  76. Justinavery7074
    Feb 22, 2012
    10
    Holy **** And I mean holy **** Every track from Dark Fantasy to Who Will Survive In America is **** genius. Especially the song Runaway. Holy **** **** I think I shat my pants around the 5 minute part and then almost came when the song was over. This album sure is dark, twisted but unbelievably beautiful. LISTEN
  77. Lambo442
    Dec 25, 2010
    10
    Yup, K did it again. Another superb record full of original, stand-out numbers. Say what you want about his character, but he seems to be growing and growing as a musician, which is nice to see as most start off good and then get worse and worse. Also good to seem him return toi rap after after his last album, which although good, wasn't what I wanted to hear from him personally.
  78. mattnog11
    Jul 14, 2011
    10
    Many people that reviewed this album seemed to have bias opinions when honestly this album was amazing. there's a reason why critics gave it such good reviews. THE SOUND!! putting the lyrics aside as they were good, but nothing to special. the sound and production of this album was perfect. he absolutely perfected the production, and the sampling was awesome. Pretty much every song had anMany people that reviewed this album seemed to have bias opinions when honestly this album was amazing. there's a reason why critics gave it such good reviews. THE SOUND!! putting the lyrics aside as they were good, but nothing to special. the sound and production of this album was perfect. he absolutely perfected the production, and the sampling was awesome. Pretty much every song had an amazing hook and chorus that draws the listener in to listen to more. The album also had some elements of his last album "808's and Heartbreak" which i thought was awesome. The lyrics were really good too, but the production is what sent this album to amazing status. easily the best album of that year. Kanye once again did not disappoint. He may have a huge ego, but he makes up for it with his musical talent. Can't wait to hear more from him.… Expand
  79. Vampire25
    Nov 14, 2013
    10
    Kanye West doesn't fail. He hasn't yet and he probably never will. My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy shows a different kinda Kanye. No sane man could've written this album. It's flawless to the teeth. Each track is a hip hop masterpiece. The lyrics are raw, the production is exquisite, this album is a landmark in music history. All In All, Twisted Fantasy is flawless in every aspect. A
  80. fedelmason
    Jan 27, 2011
    9
    Kanye's best album to date by far. Im pretty sure that MBDTF is gonna be nominated to album of the year on Grammys of 2012. However, i think that it didn't had to reach #1 on Billboard 200. Nicki deserve that #1. Whatever. Great album.
  81. TheGorilla
    Jan 31, 2012
    10
    I love this album. Kanye West once again showed us that he's one of the best musicians in music right now. MBDTF has many highlights: Dark fantasy, Blame game, Lost in the world, Runaway, All of the lights etc. I enjoyed the album. It's Kanye's heart served on a plate.
  82. fistofan0077
    Apr 26, 2011
    10
    This album is phenomenal from start to finish. Most of the negative reviews are probably only negative because they feel the album has been over hyped for being so good. From the well flowing Dark Fantasy to the explosive finale of Lost in the World and Who Will Survive in America (I consider them one song to give the album the proper finale), It's hit after hit. The lyrics are so personalThis album is phenomenal from start to finish. Most of the negative reviews are probably only negative because they feel the album has been over hyped for being so good. From the well flowing Dark Fantasy to the explosive finale of Lost in the World and Who Will Survive in America (I consider them one song to give the album the proper finale), It's hit after hit. The lyrics are so personal and catchy, and even if Kanye isn't the best Rapper on earth, he's one of the best musicians in general, especially with the phenomenal production throughout the album. All the guest acts bring their A-game (Hey, I didn't entirely hate Fergie in All of the Lights), and not a single song on the album is forgettable. The only thing I have a complaint about is Chirs Rocks' inclusion on "Blame Game". While I get why it's there and what it means to the whole song, It runs a little too long, and doesn't exactly fit in with simple listening sessions.… Expand
  83. OscarPicks2010
    Dec 11, 2010
    8
    Some of the songs in here weren't as great, but the whole album overall really satifies fans of Kayne West. Runaway, Power, and a lot others received great ratings and are very rock and roll songs. Kayne is one of the artist of the year, even with the Taylor Swift episode.
  84. D-Blak
    Nov 30, 2010
    8
    I will say right off the bat that I am not a big fan Mr. West. He's arrogant, needlessly **** self-absorbed and the definition of a douche bag. But this album (production wise), is simply amazing. 9/10ths of the album are songs that you are going to rewind and listen to over and over again. Only a few select tracks are less than memorable. Lyrically...almost every track is nothing butI will say right off the bat that I am not a big fan Mr. West. He's arrogant, needlessly **** self-absorbed and the definition of a douche bag. But this album (production wise), is simply amazing. 9/10ths of the album are songs that you are going to rewind and listen to over and over again. Only a few select tracks are less than memorable. Lyrically...almost every track is nothing but nonsense. It's purely expletives and an extreme lack of effort (yes even from Jay-Z). Don't Expect any soul searching, in-depth knowledge/insight or even catchy punchlines. It's is literally just an album that sounds good but doesn't say anything. If your looking for something that literally just sounds good to listen to on the ride home from work, or if you need to just veg out on a Sunday afternoon, this album should be at the top of your list.… Expand
  85. Wired4Sound
    Dec 1, 2010
    8
    My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy is one of Kanye Westâ
  86. vinnie_nine
    Dec 3, 2010
    9
    I was surprised by the universal praise for a new Kanye West album, haven't picked up any of his music since his debut . This genre has been dead for quite a while now, at least commercially, and I'd completely written him off along with the rest of it.

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

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

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

    Finally, after listening to the album and thinking about it's content I was left with this thought, am I the only one who thinks the person who is overreacting to the "Taylor Swift incident" more than ANYONE is Kanye?    … Expand
  94. YZJay
    Feb 1, 2011
    8
    The sound of the album is EPIC. I think it would take 3 to 4 years for another artist to top this. The only bad thing would be the lyrics and it being VERY unorthodox,
  95. afrhrhcpts
    Mar 14, 2011
    7
    Like all his previous efforts critics and hip hop fans build up Kanye West's ego to convince themselves that he is their messiah. He is not but this album is his best for a few reasons. Nicki Minaj has a few noteworthy cameos and Chris Rock has a funny part. Jay-Z is boring in his two spots. For the most part the guests do not shine like Minaj. Everyone wants to say the albumLike all his previous efforts critics and hip hop fans build up Kanye West's ego to convince themselves that he is their messiah. He is not but this album is his best for a few reasons. Nicki Minaj has a few noteworthy cameos and Chris Rock has a funny part. Jay-Z is boring in his two spots. For the most part the guests do not shine like Minaj. Everyone wants to say the album transcends genre because the songs a little longer than average and it is a sonic marvel. Length does not make it any better and sonically it is mediocre. It seems the piano interlude is impressing everyone despite it not being above average playing. What makes the album noteworthy is Kanye's ability to rap and Minaj's guest parts. Not great but worth one listen.… Expand
  96. cantsellit
    Apr 7, 2011
    9
    I did a blog entry on this album on tv.com in December; no one read it/ perhaps that was the wrong venue. I'm glad to talk about it again, particularly after five months of listening. Let me start with, it's a great album. I am a big fan of Yeezy; none of his albums have been completely disappointing. But I was blown away by Fantasy when it was released; I thought Mr. West had a misstepI did a blog entry on this album on tv.com in December; no one read it/ perhaps that was the wrong venue. I'm glad to talk about it again, particularly after five months of listening. Let me start with, it's a great album. I am a big fan of Yeezy; none of his albums have been completely disappointing. But I was blown away by Fantasy when it was released; I thought Mr. West had a misstep or two on the releases following The College Dropout. I liked all the songs on Fantasy, but of course, there wer those I liked better than others. My favorites are "Gorgeous", "So Appalled", and "Hell of a Life" - not the ones chosen by most critics. As stated earlier, there's not a really bad song in the bunch, with the exception of the ending to "The Blame Game", featuring the comedian, Chris Rock. I will end by saying, Kanye's back. But he still hasn't topped, The College Dropout, which in my opinion will become a classic, and is already, in my book. But that's a different review, isn't it.… Expand
  97. finulanu
    Jul 22, 2011
    9
    Just when I was ready to count Kanye out of the game - let's face it, it's a long fall from The College Dropout to 808s and Heartbreak - he delivers this, probably the strangest and most unpredictable album mainstream hip hop has ever seen. If any album can be called "art rap," it's this one - you certainly wouldn't hear a four-minute guitar solo on a Lil Wayne song, now would you?
  98. gmonaco1124
    Apr 26, 2011
    10
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  99. Nimarprit
    May 1, 2011
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. In a world where celebrities hide from the paparazzi to disguise their "pop" lives in order to gain "relateability", Kanye West is really doing the opposite: His beautiful dark twisted fantasy about marrying a pornstar and divorcing her by the end of the night (Hell of a Life) doesn't really seem like a fantasy because for West it might easily happen - yet he manages to create a story that says otherwise, because his Id, his feelings as a sexual/normal individual are always stronger than his boastfull self that knows fame and fortune. That is what makes My Beautiful Dark Twisted..."Fan"tasty": Kanye West is able to portray his life as a public superstar figure (honestly) and still be a character that everybody can relate to.… Expand
  100. lovemusic
    May 8, 2011
    8
    too damn hyped. too damn long. too damn personal. too damn great. too damn popular. but i liked it though. most of the songs were good. some songs were corny and overly long. but it wasnt a bad album. i liked the creative mind he has.
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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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