Yeezus
by Kanye West
  • Record Label: Def Jam
  • Release Date: Jun 18, 2013
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  1. redjackb123
    Apr 26, 2016
    10
    Probably my favorite album of all time. Kanye will never fail to impress me with this album. everytime i listen to it, it gets better and better and when Daft Punk and Kanye get together it is something amazing my favorite part of the whole album is that its something different and more darker than the previous album before Yeezus (MBDTF). And i like darker type of albums like Yeezus. iProbably my favorite album of all time. Kanye will never fail to impress me with this album. everytime i listen to it, it gets better and better and when Daft Punk and Kanye get together it is something amazing my favorite part of the whole album is that its something different and more darker than the previous album before Yeezus (MBDTF). And i like darker type of albums like Yeezus. i can not get enough of it, i listen to it atleast everyday and it never gets old it is truly a classic masterpiece of all album. My favorite songs from this album is On Sight, Send it up, Black Skinhead and Guilt Trip.… Expand
  2. georgecos
    Feb 15, 2016
    10
    Yeezus is like a fine wine. After the first listen, someone may wonder what the heck Kanye was thinking pushing out a minimalist, ten song album. Upon further listenings, however, one can see the genius behind the album and the intricacies behind each song. This album follows with Kanye's trend to stray away from the crowd and create unique masterpieces.
  3. hunterdav
    Feb 15, 2016
    10
    This is West's winner. It encapsulates the Kanye West of today and of, seemingly, the future. Sonically, it breaches every wall. But more importantly, many of those walls Kanye himself helped build.
  4. SergioV
    Mar 22, 2016
    8
    76/100. Kanye put out a really interesting album here, and it is carried by a few songs, but held down by others. "On Sight" and "I Am a God" are two of the worst songs Kanye has ever put out, while "Hold My Liquor", "I'm In It", "Blood on the Leaves" and "Bound 2" are among the best. You get a mixed bag with this album, but overall it has enough great songs to make it a good album.
  5. Mesmerize
    Aug 9, 2016
    9
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  6. tomverberne
    May 11, 2016
    10
    Kanye west is a genius and he knows it. Yeezus is an album that was way ahead of its time. Kanye is not afraid to try new sounds and has done this on Yeezus. He pulls it of amazingly as well with the electric beats which he is also spitting bars over
  7. WANGWEST
    May 31, 2016
    10
    This album may sometimes sound demonic but this one of the best albums I have ever listened to. This albums is very aggressive and talks a lot about race. Kanye West is brilliant and has a lot of creative, original references to many things I will not reveal. Just listen to the album on Spotify and find out why this album is amazing!
  8. arostislavna
    Oct 30, 2022
    10
    Ye's magnum opus, and completely flawless hardcore electro-rap album. 10/10.
  9. Targayrean
    Aug 23, 2016
    10
    Irreverent as it is pointlessly incredible. Yeezus is my personal favorite of Kanye West- and after three years I can not tell you why. There is something so honest about every cringe lyric that just rolls off the tongue. "Eating Asian **** all I need is sweet and sour sauce." "Get this **** shaking like Parkinsons" "I'm a Rap-olic priest getting head from the nuns." Poetically idiotic itIrreverent as it is pointlessly incredible. Yeezus is my personal favorite of Kanye West- and after three years I can not tell you why. There is something so honest about every cringe lyric that just rolls off the tongue. "Eating Asian **** all I need is sweet and sour sauce." "Get this **** shaking like Parkinsons" "I'm a Rap-olic priest getting head from the nuns." Poetically idiotic it just makes you as furious as the beats are. And these beats, THESE BEATS. My least favorite track is "Black Skinhead" due to it's pop form that on this record. But all together it is a well constructed album playing with dark lyrics mindlessly head-numbing overly sexual lyrics and confusing lyrics. If Yeezus doesn't give you a black eye you're doing it wrong.… Expand
  10. victorcarter
    Nov 29, 2016
    9
    The production is completely out of this world. It is not because it is overly experimental, but rather incredibly ambitious. It succeeds in everything it tries to do and then some. My only complaint would be the lyrics that aren't up to par with some of Kanye's previous work.
  11. zoooweemama
    Dec 5, 2016
    10
    One of the best albums of the decade, this Kanye West classic still holds up to what it was meant to do, innovate. After 3 and a half years of the original drop, this albums still has the amount of freshness and hard hitting sounds that Kanye aspired to bring. Accompanied with the Yeezus Tour, one of the best tours in recent times, this album really brought something many hated; an artistOne of the best albums of the decade, this Kanye West classic still holds up to what it was meant to do, innovate. After 3 and a half years of the original drop, this albums still has the amount of freshness and hard hitting sounds that Kanye aspired to bring. Accompanied with the Yeezus Tour, one of the best tours in recent times, this album really brought something many hated; an artist that truly didn't care for what people thought about the sound of this album. This was an album for Kanye, by Kanye. A self proclaimed "protest of music", there isn't one second of this album that is predictable. One of the greatest albums by one of the greatest artists around.… Expand
  12. djterrible
    Dec 23, 2016
    10
    Kanye West is, without a doubt, the biggest musical genius of the last 10 years, no make that the last 100 years. Given the complexity of this album, the only competition Kanye really has in music is made up of history's greatest classical composers. People who say otherwise are in denial.
  13. beam123
    Feb 19, 2017
    10
    It's amazing. ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍It's amazing. ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍
  14. Nardeen
    Mar 11, 2017
    7
    This is the first Kanye album I consider the new Kanye it's a good album however not his best. There is not much variation in this album with most the songs being songs I can jam to in the car. This is also by far his most egocentric project with the songs like I Am A God.
  15. greekmatthew
    May 16, 2017
    9
    Loud, brash, abrasive, and in-your-face, Yeezus does not hesitate to make its presence known. This could be highly regarded as Kanye's best work, West uses techniques and sounds that he had not previously done in his other works, but he implements it with such eloquence, ingeniousness, and confidence that it is difficult to not be a complete fan of.
  16. aharrywilson
    Apr 17, 2017
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. On Yeezus, Kanye takes his experimental side to a whole new level with this sonically intense, multi genred album. For many listeners, this album can be quite a hard pill to swallow due to in audacious and aggressive sound present on all ten tracks; however for me Yeezus is Kanye's most exciting and boundary pushing project in his entire discography.

    Right off the bat your hit with a very hard hitting track titled 'On sight', a song that musically sets the tone for the rest of the project what with its loud, sonic, in your face instrumental. This is then followed up by the stellar single 'Black Skinhead' where Kanye faces down on stereotypes towards black people and himself. The album keeps up its high quality production for the next four tracks: 'I am a god', 'New slaves', 'Hold my liquor', and 'Im in it'. Although these tracks have similar themes of egotism present in them, the instrumentals and the way Kanye delivers his lyrics helps to display a strong sense of passion. The seventh track on the album 'Blood on the leaves' has trap styled beat along with a Nina Simone sample which is then followed up by the track 'Guilt trip', a song that samples a vocal snippet from a lead single from the compilation album 'Cruel Summer'. The penultimate track 'Send it up' uses very loud horns in its instrumental including a dreary feature from Chicago rapper King Louie and a Beenie Man sample in the songs intro and outro. Single 'Bound 2' acts as a closer for the album, a track that stylistically is more reminiscent to Kanyes earlier work.

    From front to back Yeezus has amazing production with Kanye delivering witty, braggadocio lyrics over electronic, loud, heavy hitting beats. Most definitely Yeezus is the most difficult album to enjoy, especially at first listen, compared to Kanyes earlier work; however the decision make an album like this shows that Mr West is still a creative artist who wants to try out different sounds. This album isn't going to have some sort of influence on your outlook on life or leave you with a deep message, however it is clear that Kanye isn't attempting to do this anyway. Those who are into alternative hip-hop and Kanye spitting witty, braggadocio lyrics are going to love this album just as much as I do!

    Singles: black skinhead, bound 2
    Favourite track: on sight
    Release date: 18 June 2013
    Length: 40:01 ( 10 tracks )
    Genres: hip hop, experimental, alternative hip hop    … Expand
  17. csj
    Apr 16, 2017
    10
    Lean, mean, and brash, Kanye's stripped minimalism and shockingly crass lyricism makes for a brilliant album that explores the fractured psyche of a genius.
  18. fifi3
    Jul 28, 2019
    7
    A mixed bag with a lot of forgettable tracks but also a few incredible moments. It's abrasive, odd and rough around the edges. It is also the first time in Kanye's career where he was notably not ahead of the pack artistically, drawing major influence from groups like Death Grips, but it was still an interesting and necessary piece to his legendary discography.
  19. Yeezyducky
    Oct 26, 2019
    10
    It's no question my favourite album of all time, the production is just insane, after listening to it, i started being to trying out new genres, and im glad i did that. All tracks are 10/10 for me, and On Sight is my favourite track on the album, and my favourite song overall.
  20. Fib3r
    Jul 7, 2017
    10
    This album really grew on me, at first i only liked the popular songs like black skinhead and bound 2 but after listening to it a few more times i started loving the whole album. I did not get the hype about it at all in the beginning but im glad i gave it a proper chance
  21. HiMyNamesEthan
    Jan 31, 2018
    10
    10/10 The sound of Kanye West's 6th album is a 180 degree turn from the music he has gotten a reputation of making, but it is a breathtaking piece filled with otherworldly production, cryptic lyricism, and some of Kanye West's most passionate verses to date.

    Kanye West has always been a relatable figure in hip-hop since his debut album the College Dropout, and since then he has    10/10 The sound of Kanye West's 6th album is a 180 degree turn from the music he has gotten a reputation of making, but it is a breathtaking piece filled with otherworldly production, cryptic lyricism, and some of Kanye West's most passionate verses to date.

    Kanye West has always been a relatable figure in hip-hop since his debut album the College Dropout, and since then he has continued to make groundbreaking music, some of the best production ever made in the history of the genre, and provided very clever and in-depth lyrics in his projects, and with the release of the breathtaking My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, Kanye has set an incredibly high expectation for himself. Instead of trying to push the sound of My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy into his next project, he decided to flip a switch that reveals a much darker side of him - His demons, past relationships, racial discrimination, and more heartbreaking topics that he delivers in his most aggressive tone to date - screaming at the top of his lungs as he releases the deepest part of his complex mind. The instrumental melodies attached to these insanely powerful vocals are a mix bag of electronic, rock, and trap sounds into this very acidic mixture, providing different samples of both gospel and jazz pieces that continues to pile on this layered and rugged album that still manages to flow smoothly. Though this album may turn many heads for casual listeners for its very experimental and very risky album, but dedicated listeners will feel very rewarded by the end of the album. Its the innovation and risk-taking put into this album that makes it so great, as Kanye continues to stand out from a crowed that has grown so large as the genre continues to enlarge year after year. This emotional release from the bowels of Kanye's mind is unique and dignified album that shall remain as one of the most innovative projects to have ever been released in hip-hop history.

    Favorite Tracks: Everything except Send it Up, which I would say is average.    … Expand
  22. FruitJuice
    Jul 18, 2017
    7
    good album............................................................................................................................................................
  23. MalcolmE
    Nov 14, 2018
    7
    The lyrics are often quotable but generally quite tiresome and bad. The production also get tiresome at times. But some parts of this album is on a whole other dimension of music

    Favorite Tracks: Blood On the Leaves, New Slaves, Hold My Liquor, Bound 2

    Least Fav Tracks: On Sight, Send It Up

    My Rating: Strong 7/10
  24. pugowner
    Apr 24, 2018
    10
    I'm tired of hearing about whether or not you "get it" or not. Ultimately music opinion just boils down to what sounds good or not. And this sounds fantastic.
  25. Clint_Eastwood1
    Nov 9, 2017
    10
    Лучший альбом Канье, даже лучше My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, здесь Канье предстаёт во всех красе.Этот альбом-квинтэссенция всего его творчества.
  26. pinkzeppelin4
    Nov 27, 2017
    10
    Kanye's most boundary breaking project. Yeezus is a force to be reckoned with, an album that will influence many more to come over the next couple decades. A modern masterpiece, even beyond hip hop's standards. There is nothing quite like it.
  27. AKthaBeast
    Mar 25, 2018
    8
    A very ambitious album and ahead of it's time with unorthodox song arrangements.

    1. On Sight - B+
    2. Black Skinhead - A
    3. I Am A God - A+
    4. New Slaves - A+
    5. Hold My Liquor - B
    6. I'm In It - B-
    7. Blood On The Leaves - A
    8. Guilt Trip - B-
    9. Send It Up - B-
    10. Bound 2 - B+
  28. euanfraser
    Nov 13, 2019
    9
    'Yeezus' was and will be the peak of 'Kanye's' discography. The projects soundscape is both minimalist and compelling and by far the highlight of this record. 'Kanye' is known for production, and this album proves it. The bangers are plentiful on 'Yeezus'. Introducing the industrial lifestyle the album puts forward; 'On Sight' blares the faint-hearted away and prepares those ready to hear'Yeezus' was and will be the peak of 'Kanye's' discography. The projects soundscape is both minimalist and compelling and by far the highlight of this record. 'Kanye' is known for production, and this album proves it. The bangers are plentiful on 'Yeezus'. Introducing the industrial lifestyle the album puts forward; 'On Sight' blares the faint-hearted away and prepares those ready to hear one of the greatest listening experiences of your life. It is not until the outro of the fourth track; 'New Slaves', where the instrumentals give the listeners a break from the lineup of bangers. However, this downtime does not last long and the next track; 'Hold My Liquor' builds the high back up again. Surprisingly, the most impressive track is the calmest; 'Guilt Trip'. The electronic orchestra and Kanye's excellent flow provide a beautiful listening experience. My least favourite track would have to be 'Send It Up' as its high-pitched horn gets a little annoying. Besides the horn, the track is great. My favourite track would have to be the highly underrated; 'On Sight'. I cannot think of a better way to introduce a listener into this type of album. 'Yeezus' is a gem and a highly underrated one.… Expand
  29. Malikoolio
    Jun 13, 2018
    10
    The narrative and thematics of this album is what makes it so exceptional and out of this world. Narrative hip hop albums are a rarity now-a-days but thanks to artists like Kanye and Kendrick they are still coming. Going through the story of a near insane man who is being consumed by celebrity and trying to use his status, money, ego, and women to hide his insecurities is very fascinating.The narrative and thematics of this album is what makes it so exceptional and out of this world. Narrative hip hop albums are a rarity now-a-days but thanks to artists like Kanye and Kendrick they are still coming. Going through the story of a near insane man who is being consumed by celebrity and trying to use his status, money, ego, and women to hide his insecurities is very fascinating. The fall back into a past relationship after the failed revolution on New Slaves is my personal favorite arc in the album. It ends on a somewhat happy note with "Bound 2", being the most joyful and sample-heavy song on Yeezus. Showing some happiness and the fact that you're actually trying, mixed with the outer ego shell designed to keep people out and not let them in . The album ends hopeful but still preparing for the worst.… Expand
  30. AndreaGamerYT
    Jan 25, 2021
    9
    Actually I don't know why people do hate this album. This album has just 1 skip (Guilt Trip), and it isn't that bad. It was too far ahead for being an album released in 2013. It aged well.
    The best tracks are:
    On Sight,
    Black Skinhead,
    Bound 2
    I give a 9 because some parts of the album are annoying, without sense and to skip.
  31. C_dot
    May 22, 2019
    9
    For starters, this album is definitely Kanye's most abrasive and experimental album. He wanted to do something completely from everything he was done, and he succeeded. The album is very minimalist and stripped down, something that screams anti-Kanye. However, this album is the essence of Mr. West: changing the landscape of mainstream by shifting the genre entirely. The first listen, I wasFor starters, this album is definitely Kanye's most abrasive and experimental album. He wanted to do something completely from everything he was done, and he succeeded. The album is very minimalist and stripped down, something that screams anti-Kanye. However, this album is the essence of Mr. West: changing the landscape of mainstream by shifting the genre entirely. The first listen, I was not a fan. However, every time I listen to the album, it just becomes more and more beautiful.… Expand
  32. SKSK
    Jul 21, 2018
    9
    Some will not be able to see beyond the god complex. Yeezus is unique and marks a new stage in modern music.
  33. RespectedPerson
    Oct 23, 2018
    10
    Imagine a world where kanye decided im going to become an epic memer. This is this album. im in It is the best song but yet i did not see kanye once in the movie "It" i was quite confused in where he was in the movie but he clearly wasnt in it. This album is great though
  34. All_ButTrU4
    Mar 16, 2021
    10
    You'd have better luck predicting the end of the world than kanye west's nexf move. This has been a characteristic if his from each classic but one predictable quality he has ironically is his unpredictability. His vulnerability to controversy is a large part of his reputation and art. This legend of ego, sex and extravagance reaches it's darkest peak. The soul of his past record's isYou'd have better luck predicting the end of the world than kanye west's nexf move. This has been a characteristic if his from each classic but one predictable quality he has ironically is his unpredictability. His vulnerability to controversy is a large part of his reputation and art. This legend of ego, sex and extravagance reaches it's darkest peak. The soul of his past record's is absent here replaced by rough industrial production and the best example of experimental rap in history. Yeezus seems like the best exploration of the splintered genius of the self proclaimed "best rapper alive". It takes shot at everything he could lay his eyes on both hating it but needing it. The maximalism of the coverart alone is high concept and self centered:they don't need to have a artsy attractive display to grip you,it being a kanye release is enough. The art is enough. Hypocrisy is made a privilege here and analyzed such as in the brilliant white capitalist take down,"new slaves " where discrimination is expressed through exclusion and stereotype ("don't touch nothing in the store" vs. "Come buy sum more")
    Provoking was definitely in mind in the conception of this album. The opener "on sight " assaults you with an abrasive instrumental that seems to sound like the creation of a weapon in some god of wars forge. Daft Punk acts as both hephaestus and Ares as they create and destroy, never recklessly though. He begins through announcing his impending success and power just before he brags about how many **** he gives(spoiler:none)
    Black Skinhead marches on fortified with industrial drum beats and aggressive breathless bars from Yeezy as a legendary Roman*(actually spartan but even that inaccuracy is necessary because how could he be wrong? It's just us hearing incorrectly XD)battle is placed alongside a greek tactic marvel . Metaphors and comparisons come out as quotes as he uses king kong to conceptualize the reception of interracial dating. After a song that dynamic the only thing that could follow it is perceived blasphemy as Ye takes his place in Olympus. Kanye's muse,Justin Vernon, makes his first of many appearances. His presence is as integral and constant as Ye Himself as he adds a sinister darkness and melancholy to either top off or accentuate whatever is spat out. The outro of pained erratic scream make being a God seem more of a burden than a privilege . Is this the price of being born hip hops innovator? The first of many highlights arrives as the fourth song:"new slaves "
    He attaches onto being black in a white capitalist society with the depth of Martin Luther king jr. As he acknowledges that racism has no tax bracket - that it only evolves. The visceral and soulful frank ocean outro just demonstrate his capabilities as a producer. The SOPHIE-esq transition a brilliant flourish that feels immediately essential. The dejected arca assisted "hold my liquor"&dancehall masterpiece "im in it" continue the streak he maintains throughout the 10tracks. "Blood on the leaves " enters softly with a pitched up Nina Simone sample and goes through two more changes at blink and you'll miss it pace as he name drops Jay-z infidelities,narrates a bitter divorce and bankruptcy. Rather than opt for commercial features he utilizes undergound Chi town drill rappers and up'n'comers. This further perpetuates his ego because he doesn't need help to sell record's . The closest to soulful West is in the martial thesis:BOUND 2. Sample heavy and humorous track accompanied by Charlie Wilson takes a nilist approach to marriage parodied by the soft core porn music video. By the end of Yeezus we reach the conclusion Kanye had been screaming at us:he is a God. And us mortals can only watch as he moulds culture in his hands. Favourites:blood on the leaves,new slave,im in it,bound 2,blkkk skkknhead    … Expand
  35. Aaronn
    Dec 6, 2018
    10
    Such a "grower" of an album, after years of listening to it and is now my most listened to Kanye project. Amazing.
  36. Wavy_Yeezy
    May 6, 2019
    10
    This is such a amazing album. You either hate it or love it but I know eventually everyone will love it.
  37. wavy
    Apr 25, 2019
    10
    This album is the most misunderstood album of all time. People are finally understanding the greatness of this album, it has the best production of any Kanye album, and top tier lyricsm too. This is a top 5 album of all time. This will go down as a classic soon enough.
  38. Shaymooose
    Aug 17, 2019
    7
    I used to hate this, took a year and a half to realize how great this is.

    Best Tracks: Hold My Liquor, New Slaves, Black Skinhead, I am a God, Bound 2, Blood on the Leaves.
    Worst Tracks: On Sight
  39. Xellophone
    Oct 25, 2019
    8
    Never understood the hate around it, it's actually very good, aged well....
  40. alperensonic
    Oct 26, 2019
    10
    This isn't just best kanye album also it is the greatest album of all time that shares similar sounds with money store by death grips
  41. Haakonw
    Oct 29, 2019
    9
    Close to perfection. One of the most experimental rap albums of all time. Kanye pushes the bouandries as always here.

    It ages perfectly:

    Standouts: Almost every song, but New Slaves and blood on the leaves standes as the best songs.

    Least: Im in it is the only song that I can skip, the rest is flawless
  42. Swift_Django
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    Yeezus is a 10/10 and one of the best hip-hop album of all time. Possibly Kanye West’s best accomplishment after MBDTF
  43. Jmart5421
    Oct 28, 2019
    10
    Another Kanye classic that fully incorporates his angst and passion over experimental trap sounding beats
  44. Pablo2
    Dec 2, 2019
    10
    The Best Ye Album. The Best Album.

    Yeezus is the sixth studio album by American rapper and producer Kanye West. It was released on June 18, 2013, through Def Jam Recordings. West gathered a number of artists and close collaborators for the production, including Mike Dean, Daft Punk, Noah Goldstein, Arca, Hudson Mohawke, and Travis Scott.
  45. Mantis_Tobaggan
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Kanye's best album, hands down. Frankly I don't understand why people dislike this album, I think it was just because Kanye was very hated around the time it came out, at least in my circles. Sonically, "Blood on the Leaves" has yet to be topped. "I'm in It" is my favorite Kanye song of all time. "Black Skinhead" is a sleeper hit and gets play to this day. "New Slaves" and "I am a God" hadKanye's best album, hands down. Frankly I don't understand why people dislike this album, I think it was just because Kanye was very hated around the time it came out, at least in my circles. Sonically, "Blood on the Leaves" has yet to be topped. "I'm in It" is my favorite Kanye song of all time. "Black Skinhead" is a sleeper hit and gets play to this day. "New Slaves" and "I am a God" had great verses for those people who insist that lyrics are more important that the actual music. No mainstream rap album was or is more experimental and innovative than this one. There's been nothing like it before or since. Decades from now I'd wager this will be one of his most discussed and appreciated records.… Expand
  46. YeezusIsA10
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    An absolute masterpiece, a side of Kanye that was more daring and creative than anyone in the mainstream at the time, from barebones, industrial production, to beautiful soundscapes. To me, will go down as his second biggest statement as Kanye the artist, behind Pablo.
  47. erujabidi
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    one of kanye’s best. bound 2 trending again got me thinking about it. amazing amazing amazing man
  48. mueybuey69
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    one of kanye’s best records. very underrated even for mr west himself. thank you kanye once again.
  49. BeckTheWolf
    Jul 29, 2021
    9
    Raw, loud, rude, offensive, hyper-sexual, gross, explicit, blasphemous, egotistical...all reasons why this is my all time favorite Kanye West project, even more than My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy. Black Skinhead alone makes this album worth it.
  50. pleasedontbewil
    Nov 25, 2020
    10
    Kanye’s best album. I love everything about this album. However, if you don’t like Kanye’s over-the-top personality, then you’re not going to like it. I have so much respect for Kanye for not pulling another MBDTF and instead going for a raw, abrasive sound. Not one bad song on it too.
  51. Wrong_Opinions
    Jan 4, 2021
    8
    Fun fact: Yeezus is a good album that you should definitely listen to because it’s good
  52. Creedinho
    Jul 18, 2021
    10
    Yeezus is one of the best albums I have ever listened to and its arguably kanyes best
  53. Hendo250
    Mar 29, 2021
    9
    this album is a 9 this album is a 9 this album is a 9 this album is a 9 this album is a 9
  54. Gilbert9211
    May 1, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Excellent Album! I Love The Production And The Beat.
    I Love The Outro Of New Slave It Sound Beautiful And Good. And I Also Love The Distortion Sound Of On Sight It Give Me Death Grips Vibe And All The Sample On This Album Is 10/10.    … Expand
  55. STABILITY
    May 11, 2021
    9
    i dont get why people didnt like this album i mean it was ahead of its time but still
  56. abhxjith
    Jul 18, 2021
    9
    An album ahead of it’s time. On my initial listen, the album felt chaotic to a point where it seemed a bit funny. But the more i listened to it, the more it grew on me. It’s insane cause now that i listen to it, the “chaos”
    is manufactured so well. It was a bold move for ye to put out such an experimental album. The sounds used are complex yet simplistic.
    Kanye is a genius to say the least    An album ahead of it’s time. On my initial listen, the album felt chaotic to a point where it seemed a bit funny. But the more i listened to it, the more it grew on me. It’s insane cause now that i listen to it, the “chaos”
    is manufactured so well. It was a bold move for ye to put out such an experimental album. The sounds used are complex yet simplistic.
    Kanye is a genius to say the least Favourite tracks: Bound 2, Blood on the leaves, New slaves, Guilt Trip    … Expand
  57. monkeeh
    Jul 26, 2021
    8
    Yeezus is so under appreciated. This took me back upon first listen due to how different, loud and mechanically sounding it is. However, after a few listens you can truly appreciate how fun and well produced some of the instrumentals are on this piece. As for Kanye himself, although coming out with some lazy bars now and then he really goes hard over a lot of these beats like on BlackYeezus is so under appreciated. This took me back upon first listen due to how different, loud and mechanically sounding it is. However, after a few listens you can truly appreciate how fun and well produced some of the instrumentals are on this piece. As for Kanye himself, although coming out with some lazy bars now and then he really goes hard over a lot of these beats like on Black Skinhead and on Bound 2 which is regarded as one of his best songs. The over dramatic production just really compliments how braggadocios Kanye is being and it makes for such a fun listen. This is aided by a phenomenal performance from the feature on the project. Personally, I find this to be one of his best in his impressive discography despite many peoples distain for it.… Expand
  58. hiphopplatinum
    Oct 2, 2022
    10
    my favorite Kanye album with the loud bass-hitting tracks like blood on the leaves, guilt trip, black skinhead, on sight and new slaves the album has a few corny lines but the whole album is a great way to put in perspective how grand Kanye's discography is
  59. Thonyo
    Apr 14, 2022
    10
    Um dos álbuns mais incríveis e distintos que já vi em minha vida, a qualidade sonora impecável, sem dúvida os dos melhores trabalhos do Ye, o meu rapper favorito de todos!
  60. kolbert
    Aug 29, 2021
    8
    chaos, experimentation, God, dirty rap, love, paranoia. The first time you listen to it you think, "What a quirk, how can anyone like this?" After listening a few times and understanding what you're listening to you have, "This is sick, but what a beautiful thing."
  61. carisio
    Sep 8, 2021
    7
    pretty good album, not so many memorable trakcs imo but still consistent and has Bound 2 probably top 10 kanye tracks
  62. SolaireMengao
    Mar 17, 2022
    10
    An album that feels ugly and raw, and that is what makes it beautiful. Ye puts (again) everything he's got in this work.
  63. PatchWurk777
    Dec 9, 2021
    8
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  64. keezus
    Sep 26, 2021
    10
    This album is incredible and is my favorite album of all time. If you showed this album to a person from 100 years ago they would melt into a puddle. The production is absolutely mad. There is nothing bad I can say about this album.
  65. Rivalle
    Oct 2, 2021
    7
    álbum bom mais peca em alguns aspectos. na minha opinião a melhor musica é Black Skinhead
  66. Ppmucha
    Oct 12, 2021
    10
    Ye’s best. This album started the trend of Mickey D’s sprite so very influential towards the music community
  67. Skeledon
    May 22, 2023
    10
    An experimental masterpiece, every song is fye. My favorite song is: Hold My Liquor.
  68. ISETAEME
    Jan 10, 2022
    9
    Este álbum es muy especial.
    Quitando de lado alguna letra que otra y el egocentrismo de Kanye, este álbum tiene un sonido muy raro pero que a mi me encanta.
    Si a alguno no le gusta es totalmente razonable. Para mi, es uno de los mejores proyectos de Kanye.
  69. Memezilla
    Feb 7, 2022
    9
    Went from being disappointed in Kanye for making this to absolutely loving it. It takes a few listens to fully appreciate the album. Not his best work tho ngl. The lyrics are pretty bad that's why it's not a ten
  70. TammyTaste
    Feb 14, 2022
    10
    Fantastic harsh beats. Minimalistic yet huge, Beautiful yet disgusting, off the wall crazy yet touching. Perfect length no filler. Incredible piece of art.
  71. CordRafael
    Feb 17, 2022
    7
    gosto porem nao me pega so qro deixar no perfil so qro deixar no perfil so qro deixar no perfil
  72. Snowyiscool45
    Mar 20, 2022
    10
    Best album ever made me very happy I really like on sight and bound 2 and some the leaks from this album are amazing as well
  73. Joffnatic
    Jun 28, 2022
    8
    I can't lie - I did not enjoy this initially. It really grew on me eventually however, and I gotta say there's nothing really like this LP. I love it. My favorite songs are Black Skinhead, I Am A God, New Slaves, Hold My Liquor, I'm In It, Blood On The Leaves, Bound 2.
  74. JamesJennings
    May 3, 2022
    9
    A fantastic experimental noise album with some really nice breaks in between. The perfect album to introduce your weird dad to hip-hop with. While not an essential hip-hop record, you are surely missing out if you haven't heard it. It's a grower to be sure, but if you listen to it more than once you might grow to love it. We keep it 300 like the romans.
  75. jake47jake
    Jul 11, 2023
    10
    This album is just right. i love the production, kanye sounds great, it still holds up and it's re-listenable. there is almost nothing wrong with this project

    Best tracks- Blkkk Skkkhead, new slaves and Blood on the leaves
  76. JoshMo
    Jul 28, 2022
    10
    Album experimental con buenas canciones si te gusta el hip hop experimental con un estilo más versatil
  77. swiftswift
    Aug 23, 2022
    10
    the production of this album is wonderful. it's among my top 10 favorite albums of all time. kanye is a LEGEND.
  78. Jackson889
    Sep 9, 2022
    10
    Very electronic production, the album is a burst of energy that nobody but Kanye could create.
  79. SsidddD
    Dec 4, 2022
    10
    yeezus is actually one of the most experimental projects ever. Dont expect anything like any other hiphop album. its different and sonic. The songs here are superly creative and weirdly sounding on first listen.
    Tracks:
    1) On sight-funny lines,amazing sample and hardhitting production 2) Black Skinhead-very catchy and production is too good for words 3)I am a god-funny and godly 4)    yeezus is actually one of the most experimental projects ever. Dont expect anything like any other hiphop album. its different and sonic. The songs here are superly creative and weirdly sounding on first listen.
    Tracks:
    1) On sight-funny lines,amazing sample and hardhitting production
    2) Black Skinhead-very catchy and production is too good for words
    3)I am a god-funny and godly
    4) New slaves-arguebly the best on the album,outro levitates you to some other dimension
    5)Hold my liqour-cheif keef and Guitars HOLY SHIIIIII
    6)I'm in it-listen to this for some asian pus*y
    7)Blood on the leaves-lyrically the best song on the album,bars are hard af as the flow
    8)Guilt trip-cudi does his work
    9)send it up-quite great actually
    10)Bound 2-fantastic track,one liners are fuc*ing amazing,charlie wilson does the closure    … Expand
  80. saraysamuel
    Aug 27, 2023
    10
    uno de los mejores albumes de kanye west , como se la chupo a kanyealsl
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  81. WilliamChen98
    Dec 11, 2022
    10
    In terms of experimental exploration and pursuit of the ultimate, it is worse than the previous "My Beautiful Dark Twisted", but in terms of the most underestimated part, "Yeezus" has no less points, and even the birth time of this work is too early, it is impossible to wait until it becomes popular, it is better to stay in the care of the circle of people who know how to appreciate/love it.
  82. Redds24
    Jan 19, 2023
    8
    this album with truly groundbreaking because kanye experimented with new sounds. They have never been mixed together before. A perfect example of this is on site he had these incredibly offbeat 80s synth keyboards, and all of it mixed together perfectly a song like bound to who is completely different from any other son of Sam and it felt like it fit on an island like 808s & Heartbreak orthis album with truly groundbreaking because kanye experimented with new sounds. They have never been mixed together before. A perfect example of this is on site he had these incredibly offbeat 80s synth keyboards, and all of it mixed together perfectly a song like bound to who is completely different from any other son of Sam and it felt like it fit on an island like 808s & Heartbreak or ye but it still came out to be the best song on the album by far. I’m giving this album an 8.8 out of 10. It’s truly change the way the music industry is today with rappers like. playboi carti or uzi. I think that Kanye forever changed the music industry with this one.… Expand
  83. Blonisco
    Jan 26, 2023
    10
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  84. scart
    Jan 29, 2023
    8
    Despite being the worst album out of his amazing 8 album run of great albums, it's not anywhere near a bad album. The production is unique and still sounds nice despite the experimental style.
  85. Diego_19
    Jan 31, 2023
    8
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    Apr 25, 2023
    10
    amazing production, feels like a futuristic riot, with many soundscapes and rage-ish vocals
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#42 Best Album of 2013
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Universal acclaim - based on 46 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 43 out of 46
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 46
  3. Negative: 1 out of 46
  1. The Wire
    Dec 10, 2013
    50
    His concerns are serious--consumerism, race, fame, relationships--but he rarely addresses them with the craft or focus they deserve. [Sep 2013, p.66]
  2. Q Magazine
    Aug 20, 2013
    80
    Contradiction incarnate, Yeezus is Kanye's most Kanyeish LP yet. [Sep 2013, p.103]
  3. Mojo
    Aug 13, 2013
    80
    Nasty, brutish, short, and wholly compelling, Yeezus begs only one question: where next? [Sep 2013, p.89]
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