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Universal acclaim- based on 1443 Ratings
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Jul 23, 2012Perhaps the best album of the entire decade. This album is so fresh, so unique, so beautiful. His lyricism is outstanding, and the subject matter is different for once. This is revolutionary, and Hip Hop, and music as a whole, needs Kanye West. Fantastic, brilliant album.
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Feb 20, 2012It has quite a legacy in redefining modern hip-hop which was in desperate need of changing as its mainstream popularity began to dip. The College Dropout, whilst filled with an annoying quantity of skits is also reasonably consistent and inventive.
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Oct 7, 2011absolutely a great album whoever says that this wasnt good should go commit suicide . this is kanyes most personal album and it showed. Pure genius one of the best rap albums ever
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Sep 28, 2011A strong debut from the producer who brought us Jay-Z's (excellent) The Blueprint record. His rhymes are sometimes funny and poignant. He's one of Hip-Hop's best right now.
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Aug 17, 2011Incredible, this is where it all started. So sit down and enjoy one of the greatest rappers on one of the greatest rap albums. classic.
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Aug 8, 2011Released on February 10, 2004, on Roc-A-Fella Records
Kanye was not new to the rap scene, but with The College Dropout he introduced himself as not only as a dope
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Aug 6, 2011Probably one of the realest hip hop albums of all time.
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Jun 12, 2011
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Jun 4, 2011Best transition from someone was a Producer who turned to a Rapper. Kanye made his mark with style and that whole world knew he was from the groundbreaking Through the Wire to Jesus Walks and Family Business. Kanye managed to put in his religious views into the his Album with positive feedback from Fans and Critics alike. He may not be the best lyricist but he is certainly a deep one.
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May 8, 2011this had some good songs i love kanye for his production not for his rapping ability. but this album was pretty good i liked it. but its not my personal favorite kanye album. but yes this album is very listenable.
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Apr 21, 2011The best debut rap album of all time. get rich or die tryin is the only other one that comes close. a must have classic and my favorite rap album of all time 5.All eyez on Me
4.The Chronic 2001
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Nov 9, 2010not surprised that he amazed me with this album but i wouldn't feel right giving it a 10 but it is worth buying and listening too it is amazing nothing but good things but some songs i wouldnt keep on my on the go playlist
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Aug 14, 2010
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mikecJul 14, 2009awesome
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BarbarannetteM.Aug 27, 2007I like this very hot.
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HaroldJ.Jul 17, 2007one of the hottest albums of all time lyrics are undeniable and the beats are amazing long live G.O.O.D. music
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DavidJ.Jun 24, 2007A Hip Hop Classic.
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ManManManManManManManManManManJun 24, 2007WOW. Now if I could give halves it would just be like a 9.5, because of the skits taking up such valuable track time. But aside from that, this is the most refreshing Hip Hop album in a long time, and Kanye West is one of the few mainstream artists people should welcome with open arms.
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DanADec 5, 2006Amazing. When I first heard Kanye I thought it was just another solid rapper coming up. But the production on this album is far above great and the lyrics are more than solid. Kanye is the best well-rounded rapper, or maybe even music artist in general, of today.
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ghqjhhejghjhljOct 27, 2006the shti for real....
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WaelHAug 15, 2006This is the best album in the freaking world .. and the best artist also !!!! kanye west .. a true singer not like all the other bitches who dnt even write there songs..
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THOMASTJun 16, 2006It's the best album what i heard in my life, i love this album, the song are various, the featurings are terrible!!! (Sorry for the fault i'm French )
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JeremyEApr 27, 2006This cd is an incredible debut. College dropout is incredible. best of 2004 hands down
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LeanneSApr 26, 2006this was an amazing cd, it expressed itself with a lot of humor!!! it made me feel very excited wen i listened to it.Thankyoun kanye u rok my world!!! luv ya xx
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MichaelWApr 6, 2006Excelent songs
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emilywFeb 28, 2006collage dropout is the best album i have (and late registration lol) it was realeased on my birthday to im a really big fan of kanye and its a definate ten hands down he's so insperational i LOVE him his albums the best !!!!!!!!!! thnx 4 letting me share
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AaronCoJan 17, 2006One of the best albums ever made! Kanye is sick!
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PepaSJan 10, 2006This cd was really nice one of the best of 2004
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RandyGDec 31, 2005College Dropout is the best rao CD of all time. Kanye west is a legend!
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ThomasDDec 25, 2005Whether you agree with Kanye's political views or not, you have to agree that he can articulate his points very well and sell them to the targeted audience even better. His lyrics along with his new spin on hip hop have brought him to the top of the industry for a good reason. He is uniquely fantastic.
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brycetNov 17, 2005Kayne is the greatest!!!!
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RobYAug 19, 2005Seriously, aint no betta album, i love this guy
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aliciacAug 19, 2005very good!! only b chance i got the album
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J.M.SarabiaMay 28, 2005
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mattaMay 27, 2005There is alot of filler but even with it there are still 14 or so legitimate(and mostly good)hip-hop tracks. Hands down, one of the best rap albums of the year.
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FigzMay 7, 2005This rap c.d. is so fuckin diff... how can it not get a good mark? Every song is awesome either its by lyrical beats or themes its all good.
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jamesbMay 1, 2005i think it was the coldest cd of the year
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nikkibApr 17, 2005Over a year later and this album is still tight!!!
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marcellwMar 29, 2005Best hip-hop album I've ever bought.
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MaxFeb 22, 2005Killin y'all n****z on that lyrical s**t Mayonnaise colored Benz, I push Miracle Whips
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MaxDFeb 22, 2005kanye is awesome. definitally the best album i've bought. this isthe only CD i own that i can listen 2 the whole thing without skipping a single track
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MikkelFeb 19, 2005genious!!!
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SteveGFeb 15, 2005simply amazing. covers an amazing variety of subjects with fresh beats and rhymes. worth listening to simply to justify dropping out of college. one of the only albums i've listened to lately with an actual thesis that is proven.
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ChrisBFeb 13, 2005Jesus Walks is my anthem 'nuff said -Chris
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dom.Jan 22, 2005this is an awesome album! it's good to see someone supporting the Man above!
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GregPJan 20, 2005the best
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PeterOJan 13, 2005Being the best hiphop album since Beastie Boys' Hello Nasty, College Droput gave me renewed faith in a genre beset by soulless "bling bling" fakers. A must buy if I ever heard one!
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angelaDec 28, 2004the cd is just so wakeing dude you know what mean by wakeing it radical
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PatrickSDec 11, 2004Man, this CD was off the hook. Kanya rocks...his lyrics really shows the struggles in life, dat ppl face. He got skillz, both as rapper and produce. Best rapper ever after 2pac. Cant wait for his next album....
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BrianaSNov 10, 2004Kanye West's College Dropout album displayed real life struggles with the mantality of reaching out to the youth. He reflects on the difficulties, yet also, the love passion , and thanks for the life he has been given.
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ryanbNov 10, 2004
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manchisehmmmmNov 8, 2004no doubt pipz... tha album iz dope.. kanye got crazy drumz.. but his not as an mc.. his creatz crazyass jamz fo other artist.. lik jigga.. but his not tha best mc out there... HIZ A GUY WHO TALKZ IN HIS Jamz creatively..
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steveyupOct 26, 2004this cd is ridiculous.
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danielleeOct 25, 2004Best Album of the year
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GordonSOct 17, 2004Incredible work. Kanye West is not one of the top rappers around, but he delivers an amazing message and knows how to make beats fit his style.
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tonybOct 13, 2004wow
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johnBOct 4, 2004Best cd i've ever listened to
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QuanishaWSep 26, 2004This CD College DropOut is Hot. I Love this Cd. This is one of my favorite Cd's. Kanye I wish you good luck and make some more hot CD's. Love Ya, Quanisha Williams
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ChristinaTSep 22, 2004I love all the songs on this cd!!!!!!!!
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JoshESep 21, 2004This album was the BOMB!
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RachaelRSep 20, 2004I think Kanye is a musical genious.He has something to say that is actually meaningful, unlike other rappers who just want to talk about how much they have or how much they can get. I couldnt agree more than i do now on well Kanye is doing as an artist,role model,and man.If hes there somewhere .... Hello from NY to you Kanye. Rachael R.
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carlosrSep 19, 2004I am an amateur rapper and producer and the way he raps and the way his beats rock just make me wanna do it more.
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PaulSSep 18, 2004Now I usually like the rock music. Actually no; I usually ONLY like the rock music. But this album is so good! I heard Jesus walks on TV and absolutly loved it. No more rappers 'talking' about cars and 'bootys'. This has made me have a new found respect for hip-hop music!
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LateishaSAug 31, 2004Name one rapper that talks about god in a postive way while swearing. He has had the best cd I have ever listend to
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RileyNAug 19, 2004Its the best album ever made every song is a hit!!!
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Katie-lauraAug 17, 2004Family Business and school spirit the two best song on this album yet the only one's mentioned r jesus walks and the other 1's people should b given a chance to hear these they r great oh and kayne west is fit
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msizzlefoshizzleJul 17, 2004Is there anything you can really say. Just sick(in a good way)
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mikecJul 17, 2004awesome
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deedeethegreatJul 6, 2004KANYE WEST IS THE CRAZIEST, FUNNIEST, DOPEST and the most CHEERFUl RAPPER EVER... COLLEGE DROPOUT is the best album of 2004..woRDD
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samlastJun 28, 2004its alllllllll good!
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BenMJun 18, 2004It is excellent. Kanye rules Through the wire n slow jamz are amazing
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DanCJun 12, 2004This is the best CD of 2004 so far!
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ritasJun 6, 2004It has songs on it that I can listen to with my mother and my 9 year old sister. Some of the songs aren't for everybody but I love the cd. I listen to it everynight before I go to bed and in the morning before I leave home. It is just awesome I haven't gotten tired of it yet.
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DavidCMay 25, 2004The best album for a first beginner, almost one of the best to me, i love through the wire, get em high, family business, Jesus walks, we don't care, and all falls down. That is a pimpin' cd...
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rogersMay 18, 2004This cd is almost perfect with songs that are simlply deeper than the regular hip hop album some of the songs are gritty and need some polishing like the song with Common, common just dont do it for the song all in all i think its one of the hottest things made not as good as maybe jayz's blueprint or reasonable doubt or maybe biggie's ready to die but give him a chance he is hot
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vefhfbdvdvMay 13, 2004My Husband has the best album EVERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!!!
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jaytMay 11, 2004Just deeeeeeeeerty.
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VMay 10, 2004from his style to his music, all original
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kjRobinsonMay 10, 2004lauren hill should of been on that all falls down. that version is hot! but all in all k. west is a genius, but of course he would be, look who he's rolling with. it's the ROC in the building
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ssMay 9, 2004One of the best rap albums ever to be released.
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brandonhApr 30, 2004album is much deeper than just any average album
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bigmanbearmountainApr 24, 2004ThiS CD is hot The best CD this year. I love it. Its addictive listening to Kanye's CD.
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DexterDApr 13, 2004album is sick from beginning to end
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[Anonymous]Apr 7, 2004AMAZING
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ThaGMannnApr 4, 2004
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NseEMar 28, 2004
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patriciajMar 27, 2004i love this album .
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twan/GunnMar 24, 2004
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StuTMar 23, 2004The best album of the year. possibly the best freshman album ever. Can't wait to hear his next one.
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JordanHMar 22, 2004Its HOT
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JimmyMar 18, 2004A refreshing change, but vocals are off point sometimes and production couldve been better. Definitely something for the future but he could easily go really mainstream, blurg :(
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JPMar 11, 2004my faith in music has been wavering lately. it is now restored.
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DylanV.E.Mar 9, 2004This is a great album, I'm white and usually stick to 60's Rock, but every song on this Album kicks ass. Atleast borrow it from someone, You must hear this Album.
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MauricioVMar 7, 2004this Cd is freaking tight, i dont get tired of listen to it, and is one of them albums u can liten all the way through, u dont have to skip songs or anything cuz all them songs are hot, album is THE hotest in 2004
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lil'aLbertMar 5, 2004This is a GREAT ALBUM, got the ADVANCED VERSION from the net and I still bought the RETAIL VERSION to SUPPORT this great artist as to labad's comment dont like it? then dont buy it... hater. 10 stars from me! this ALBUM is a HIT!
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FabiMar 5, 2004Shit is real...its fire man...His songs r stuck in my head all day...N his lyrics r nice...Im luvin Kanye
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sharinawMar 4, 2004ONE OF THE BESTS!
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TonyCMar 4, 2004The second greatest rap album ever, surely the best debut, but the Blueprint is by far a better album. This now makes Kanye not just the greatest producer ever but he is the current best rapper, now Jay-Z has quit the game.
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cassandrajMar 2, 2004This cd was tight. i relly lik jay-zs part in da cd. if you dont like dis you sum hataz
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karlvFeb 24, 2004future classic
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Awards & Rankings
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Feb 17, 2011Like every hip-hop album (even the great ones), Kanye West's The College Dropout is marred by too many guest artists, too many interludes, and just too many songs period. (I challenge every hip-hop artist working today to record just one album with 12 tracks or less-no skits, no guests, no filler.)
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Feb 17, 2011Most producers who approach the mic do so at their peril, but on Dropout, West turns out to be a full-service hip-hop artiste.
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Delivers both ass-shakers and contemplative cuts.