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Jesus Is King
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5.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 1454 Ratings

  • Summary: After several delays, the ninth full-length studio release for the rapper is set to be released on the same day as his concert film of the same name.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 25
  3. Negative: 4 out of 25
  1. NOW Magazine
    Oct 29, 2019
    80
    Jesus Is King provides an undeniably moving and distinct new chapter in the book of Kanye. Whether you choose to skip it or place it high on your mantel, its cultural significance is only bound to grow.
  2. Pitchfork
    Oct 29, 2019
    72
    Yes, the bassline on “Water” is one of the best I’ve heard in a long time, but a moment like this feels like a consolation, not a highlight. Kanye albums used to stretch our perspectives and imaginations. Now they illuminate the contours of his increasingly shrunken world.
  3. Clash Music
    Oct 29, 2019
    70
    A very listenable experience, as no tracks outstay their welcome.
  4. Chicago Tribune
    Oct 25, 2019
    50
    The gospel-singer moments (the stirring intro to “God Is”) and the verses by the Clips’ Pusha T and No Malice on “Use This Gospel” provide most of the musical sparks, with West allowing message to trump musicality. ... Otherwise, this sounds like a walk-through to West’s next destination, a tentative step that feels neither accomplished nor particularly memorable.
  5. RapReviews.com
    Nov 12, 2019
    50
    As with every Kanye album, there’s some magnificent production on a majority of “Jesus Is King” courtesy of Pi’erre Bourne, Timbaland and Boogz, among others. ... Kanye just seems like he’s in his own world; disregarding what’s going on around him. Other times, Ye’s writing delves into eyerolling contradictions and ego-driven intentions.
  6. Variety
    Oct 27, 2019
    40
    On the whole, however, the album is a lyrical mess, alternately alienating and bland.
  7. Consequence
    Oct 28, 2019
    0
    Jesus Is King is impersonal, repetitive, boring, and somehow too long at just 27 minutes. Some albums grow deeper with subsequent listens; Jesus Is King shrinks.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 250 out of 501
  2. Mixed: 59 out of 501
  3. Negative: 192 out of 501
  1. Kyle_Peake
    Oct 28, 2019
    10
    This album is an incredible departure from Ye's previous work, it is like 808s in the sense that the recognition will be more widespread onceThis album is an incredible departure from Ye's previous work, it is like 808s in the sense that the recognition will be more widespread once people have had time to understand it.… Expand
  2. Brahmc
    Oct 26, 2019
    10
    The Kenny g sax was amazing. Was not expecting both clipse members. Beautiful album.
  4. Gniewkowest
    Oct 25, 2019
    10
    Simply amazing, the wait was really worth it, just no words to how amazing this album is. The production is classic Kanye, simply amazing.Simply amazing, the wait was really worth it, just no words to how amazing this album is. The production is classic Kanye, simply amazing. Kanye has been reborn.
    (Ignore the bad reviews, they are just haters.)    … Expand
  5. Lleay
    Oct 25, 2019
    6
    Jesus Is King is definitely an album that you have to get used to and listen to with an open mind. This is not your normal Ye album and wasJesus Is King is definitely an album that you have to get used to and listen to with an open mind. This is not your normal Ye album and was worth the wait. He isn't talking about bad booty **** and stuff like that, he's talking about our lord and savior Jesus. I hope Jesus Is Born will be even grander.… Expand
  6. NimNams
    Oct 25, 2019
    3
    Sonically dull, lyrically uninspired, and completely un-Kanye-like. Eleven songs and not a catchy hook in the bunch.
  7. darkpadme
    Dec 6, 2019
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Esse álbum é horrível. Taylor Swift artista da década, rainha do pop. Stream lover. Para uma qualidade sonora… Expand
  8. catkickr
    Oct 26, 2019
    0
    Kanye is not a rapper anymore, he’s just back to being a producer, this album is by far his worst project. I miss the old Kanye, straight outKanye is not a rapper anymore, he’s just back to being a producer, this album is by far his worst project. I miss the old Kanye, straight out the go Kanye, chop up the soul Kanye, I really really really hate the new Kanye… Expand

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