Jesus Is King
by Kanye West
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  1. sharpea
    Dec 11, 2019
    0
    There was not one song I like. After releasing songs like Gold Digger and I Love It, he says he was a sex addict. It seem like he's trying to redeem himself to God.
  2. 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
  3. Connorcox1997
    Dec 6, 2019
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ok....... after feeling disappointed at Kanye for not dropping Yandi on the day it was supposed to be released last year, his new album Jesus is king was something.… Expand
  4. RickyD22
    Nov 29, 2019
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I’ve been waiting for this album for a while now and I was a little bit scared of how this album would sound like cause I didn’t like Ye and I wasn’t impressed with the Yandhi leaks. But when the thing dropped I was happy that it turned out to be a pretty good album. As in terms of production this album could’ve been a little bit better, but tracks such as "Follow God", "Everything We Need" & "On God" have really cool production. As in terms of the lyrical content this album is gospelish as I thought that it would’ve been. But "Follow God", "Hands On" & "Use This Gospel" have some lyrical content. Fav tracks: "Follow God", "Hands On (ft. Free Hammond)" & "Use This Gospel (ft. Clipse & Kenny G)".… Expand
  5. Cas3102
    Nov 25, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Lyrically the album is phenomenal, my only negative thought on the album is that I wish the album was longer. I've never heard an entire album where all tracks were great, in jesus is king all tracks are great. I never expected this from a gospel album but regardless of the genre this is the best I've ever heard… Expand
  6. JonatasMaia
    Nov 21, 2019
    0
    Usando o nome de Jesus pra esconder a face mal caráter que o próprio tem, não foi dessa vez que o marido da Kim conseguiu atrair a crítica positiva.. O álbum é chato, repetitivo, impessoal e de alguma maneira, demorado demais em 27 minutos...
  7. Beeatriu
    Oct 27, 2019
    10
    His album, his rules. It is musically well composed and it clearly exposes how HE feels about God. He’s showing his vulnerability to the world and you’re all making fun of him? That’s just shameful, regardless of what you believe. Hence, do not rate this album negatively purely based on how you feel about Christianity as a whole because that is just discriminating the freedom ofHis album, his rules. It is musically well composed and it clearly exposes how HE feels about God. He’s showing his vulnerability to the world and you’re all making fun of him? That’s just shameful, regardless of what you believe. Hence, do not rate this album negatively purely based on how you feel about Christianity as a whole because that is just discriminating the freedom of expression; isn’t that what music should be about? Try to understand where he comes from and why Jesus is so meaningful to him as throughout the album he’s expressing love, compassion, admiration, hope, forgivenesses, to say the less. I’d 100% rather listen to rap music talking about something positive than listening to lyrics encouraging taking drugs, killing people and sexualising women.… Expand
  8. cbogert4
    Nov 18, 2019
    5
    I can't comprehend how this album has received a rating higher than 6. While embodying some aspects of gospel, the album felt unfinished and confused. Kanye, throughout the tracks, gave off the feeling that Kanye wanted to make something like The Life Of Pablo, but didn't know where to start, go or end. Tracks such as Closed On Sunday and Water are an embarrassment to Kanye West's musicalI can't comprehend how this album has received a rating higher than 6. While embodying some aspects of gospel, the album felt unfinished and confused. Kanye, throughout the tracks, gave off the feeling that Kanye wanted to make something like The Life Of Pablo, but didn't know where to start, go or end. Tracks such as Closed On Sunday and Water are an embarrassment to Kanye West's musical career. There are some plus sides to this album, however. Tracks such as Selah, Follow God, On God, and Use This Gospel are very solid tracks. Too bad Kanye couldn't have just given us a 4 song album. I think most people agree when I say that Jesus shouldn't have done the laundry, and we should have just gotten Yandhi.… Expand
  9. ArthurMorgan
    Nov 16, 2019
    0
    Kanye West was a terrible, offensive person before this album, but now, self-proclaiming Christians might as well refer to him as the Antichrist.

    This is an abomination.
  10. Deadpun313
    Nov 15, 2019
    0
    Just goes to show you people would give Kayne a 10 for anything he put out. This albums pure garbage. Actually, that’s an insult to garbage. This mfer has truly lost his mind.
  11. MBMBaM
    Nov 13, 2019
    10
    I’ve listened to every song many many times. This is a masterpiece. It’s beautiful, and it made my atheist heart swell up with love and even more appreciation to humanity than ever before. I love our world
  12. Lord-Eagles
    Nov 1, 2019
    3
    Kanye delivers a performance that shows the lack of passion for the topic at hand, to the point where the religious aspect of the album feels gimmicky. Or as if he is changing himself to try to bring in an audience that is typically not in order to redeem himself from his rough public persona of the last few years.

    Well admittedly there is some nice production and catchy vocals -Example    Kanye delivers a performance that shows the lack of passion for the topic at hand, to the point where the religious aspect of the album feels gimmicky. Or as if he is changing himself to try to bring in an audience that is typically not in order to redeem himself from his rough public persona of the last few years.

    Well admittedly there is some nice production and catchy vocals -Example being “Closed on Sunday”- It does not redeem this marred album, From the fact the vocals do not mesh well with the production. The Features feeling as if they are conforming to the idolization of the religion Ye thinks he’s found Pusha T feeling the most out of place. Ye’s Persona presented to us feeling forced, lacking of spirituality, and instead showing the egotism of His eccentrically brash and uncoordinated nature.

    The forgettable and often times short songs that probably could not be converted to church choirs even if people wanted to, since this is essentially an album about Kanye and Not “God”.
    The fundamentals of the album are broken and flawed and as for it being a “Turning point” in Kanye’s career it feels bland, and Uninspired, as if it was brought up in a think tank to appeal to Boomers.
    And added with the Condemnation of Rap music leading up to the album release which shows his lack of gratitude to the art form allowing him to exist in the life he has achieved.    … Expand
  13. BobGeorge
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    Não é um dos seus melhores álbuns, mas está longe de ser o pior. ye, lançado no ano passado, é o verdadeiro e único ponto baixo da sua discografia. Jesus Is King representa o renascimento de um dos maiores artistas do século 21 depois de retomar contato com Deus e merece atenção e elogios por sua criatividade e estética sonora. Embora as letras não estejam no mesmo nível, abordam temasNão é um dos seus melhores álbuns, mas está longe de ser o pior. ye, lançado no ano passado, é o verdadeiro e único ponto baixo da sua discografia. Jesus Is King representa o renascimento de um dos maiores artistas do século 21 depois de retomar contato com Deus e merece atenção e elogios por sua criatividade e estética sonora. Embora as letras não estejam no mesmo nível, abordam temas necessários que a sociedade costuma ignorar. Mal posso esperar pelo capítulo seguinte.… Expand
  14. bfoore90
    Nov 11, 2019
    4
    Production and beats are on point but its essentially one long Gospel Album.
  15. Idrem
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    Despite the fact that it’s only a 27-minute-album, For a album «as a christian», songs are pretty good and lyrics a lil bit deep
  16. adylover
    Nov 8, 2019
    0
    ugh...my ears hurt, this was awthatl, the worst album from 2019. Kanye had better phases, and they weren't even th good
  17. jesusIsLord
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    This is by far the most uplifting album of 2019 I've heard, filling the cultural gap that exists in today's society and music industry where every record almost sounds the same as the other one in advancement of evil. Well done Kanye, you getting a Grammy plus a BET for this one.
  18. Kevinthewoods
    Nov 7, 2019
    10
    There’s nothing more powerful than the gospel. It’s so beautiful that Kanye is using his massive reach to put out a much needed message in our increasingly decaying culture.
  19. raynersouza
    Nov 7, 2019
    10
    This is a very honest and deep album were Kanye is expressing his feelings and getting over mistakes from the past and giving glory to God. I love it !
  20. Todor5325
    Nov 7, 2019
    3
    It felt REALLY rushed, I'm dissapointed, the lyrics are half-assed but the production is incredible, saves it from being horrible
  21. acp5533
    Nov 6, 2019
    10
    Easily 10/10. Unique, multi-faceted and beautiful lyrics.

    If you’re a fan of JIK, you’re a fan of yourself.
  22. Ynara
    Nov 6, 2019
    0
    Crap. Album full of generic, boring, obvious songs. No one should waste their time.
  23. Sire_Rock
    Nov 6, 2019
    10
    Obviously a Christian themed Album/Movie may not sit well with DEMOCRATS/JEWS/NON-CHRISTIANS/LGBTQ etc...However these groups comprise the VAST majority of Music & Film Critics. And I think they are being VERY dishonest in their biased reviews of these Exceptional works of Art by Kanye. Jesus is King is an AMAZING Album, 10 Stars
  24. Orlamds
    Nov 5, 2019
    10
    Just a masterpiece of god! Everything you know about gospel will be rewind!
  25. D_Hughez
    Nov 5, 2019
    4
    I have never been a religious person or listened to religious music so my take is a bit skewed. However, from listening to Kanye growing up this album is promising but another generic album. Gone are the hip hop days of Kanye with amazing beats and fire lyrics. In with the gospel choirs and repeating messages. There is nothing inherently wrong with that but not my taste compared to whoI have never been a religious person or listened to religious music so my take is a bit skewed. However, from listening to Kanye growing up this album is promising but another generic album. Gone are the hip hop days of Kanye with amazing beats and fire lyrics. In with the gospel choirs and repeating messages. There is nothing inherently wrong with that but not my taste compared to who Kanye used to be.… Expand
  26. JSly
    Nov 5, 2019
    10
    Classic Kanye with infinitely more depth. Most of these comments are shallow and inaccurate from those who didn't approach this work with an open mind to begin with... or clearly had a political axe to grind. You have to listen through it a couple of times to get the message and understand the flow. As you do, it gets better and better until you realize it is a complete masterpiece. MyClassic Kanye with infinitely more depth. Most of these comments are shallow and inaccurate from those who didn't approach this work with an open mind to begin with... or clearly had a political axe to grind. You have to listen through it a couple of times to get the message and understand the flow. As you do, it gets better and better until you realize it is a complete masterpiece. My only complaint is the last track wasn't long enough. You tee'd it up and left it Ye! finish it on next. The thing is most christian music is lazy and uninspired when it should be anything but. This is easily the best gospel album I have heard where essentially every verse was honest and has weight. You can feel toll of fame, pain, addition, lament and contrast his sorrow with redemption and concern for his family. Its even more powerful if you listen to his earlier work, in succession, up to this point. Proud of Kanye for doing this. Blessed by his early living out of a true saving faith. Encouraged by the importance he placed on theological accuracy (the best he knew at this point) and, praying for his continued sanctification and for his wife, kids and family to follow close behind through seeing the change in his life that only Christ can bring… Expand
  27. xxxxyolo
    Nov 4, 2019
    10
    The album aims to renew Kanye West's career with a new musicality and lyricism, believing that even the “infidels” will be jaw-dropping with the music production of the work. Is this another work of art by the artist? Jesus is King is a significant milestone in West's career and anticipates what we can expect in the future.
  28. Trinndade13
    Nov 3, 2019
    0
    Fracassado com essa notinha mixuruca kkkkkkkkkk kanye lixo e nada mais importa
  29. stevexcx
    Nov 2, 2019
    0
    pior álbum que já escultei em toda minha vida, eu esperava algo melhor, mas pelo amor de deus só música genérica chata, errrrr
  30. Jift100
    Nov 1, 2019
    10
    Jesus is King is a beautiful Rap album that includes unity, family, and transcendence through the Christian religion. The production and messaging was truly beautiful. The album makes one want to unite their respective families and put plans together to become truly greater. The opening track is a gospel track that truly has enlightening energy through the hynamic singing praising JesusJesus is King is a beautiful Rap album that includes unity, family, and transcendence through the Christian religion. The production and messaging was truly beautiful. The album makes one want to unite their respective families and put plans together to become truly greater. The opening track is a gospel track that truly has enlightening energy through the hynamic singing praising Jesus Christ to come down with his blessings. Selah was another track with strong energy saying words like God's soldiers really inspiring the listener to be apart of something bigger. Follow God is everyone's favorite track it seems like as he argues with his father about being "Christ like," in a very enticing and truly interesting way over an amazing beat. Closed On Sunday is the song where in the second verse tells anyone against him to remove their hands from his family in a very powerful and compelling way over switch in the beat hypnotic beat in the first half of the song. That's only the first third all in all, this is definitely one of Kanye's better albums.… Expand
  31. Andremax
    Nov 1, 2019
    5
    In Jesus Is King, production and beats are great as always, but lyrics are superficial, shallow, clichés, predictable, totally forced out and vocal melodies are weak
  32. puhli
    Nov 1, 2019
    10
    This is another masterpiece of Kanye West. He never produced the "same" album twice. He always reinventions himself and doesn't care what other people think about it, he does what he wants to. never made mainstream music. He truly is the greatest artist of all time.
  33. joethealien
    Nov 1, 2019
    1
    I'm not a hater. In fact, I think Kanye has released some of the fantastic albums of the century. 808s and MBDTF are classics in my book! However, this is tragic. The lyric about chick-fil-a is absolutely abhorrent, and the only real highlight here is Kenny G's solo. Also, why is it 27 minutes long? It feels rather lazy at that length.
    I don't know what Kanye was thinking here, but it's    I'm not a hater. In fact, I think Kanye has released some of the fantastic albums of the century. 808s and MBDTF are classics in my book! However, this is tragic. The lyric about chick-fil-a is absolutely abhorrent, and the only real highlight here is Kenny G's solo. Also, why is it 27 minutes long? It feels rather lazy at that length.
    I don't know what Kanye was thinking here, but it's clear that he's thought harder at earlier stages of his career...    … Expand
  34. GeorgiosMungas
    Nov 1, 2019
    10
    This album is amazing when taking in it's context and purpose as a gospel album. Kanye brilliantly combines rap with Gospel and provides some very well composed tracks to create for a seamless and enjoyable listen. One to be revered!
  35. Jalpan23
    Nov 1, 2019
    0
    Very bad. Lyrics are very weak and not good. As kanye is bad person the album is also showing the effect even also by inserting name of god the album can not be saved
  36. muz
    Nov 1, 2019
    1
    Once a great music artist, now devoid of any artistic talent, the greatest BS artist of all time serves up this drivel, running under 30 minutes and calls it an album. Bye Kanye. Sad.
  37. Aznbacon
    Nov 1, 2019
    10
    10/10

    It’s a spiritual war, even on Metacritic. Kanye keep doing God’s work, you’re doing so much good with your music. We needed this album
  38. RebelheartNL
    Oct 31, 2019
    0
    Worst thing ever released! What a piece of crap and painful stuff to listen to
  39. nereed678
    Oct 31, 2019
    5
    Kanye returns from the seminal ye with a disappointing follow up. Just as disjointed as ye but minus the honesty, emotional effect and charm, Jesus Is King is an uninteresting, messy and annoyingly preachy christian hip hop project that serves as not much more than a novelty in the Kanye West discography
  40. izzyguy98
    Oct 31, 2019
    10
    Every Kanye album is a 10/10 in my opinion. His albums are truly works of art because have you ever heard someone say the new Kanye album was just alright? No, you haven’t. You only hear people say it’s bad, or amazing. Never a middle ground answer, always the two extremes. This is the sign of true art. Kanye isn’t really doing anything drastically different than what he’s always done.Every Kanye album is a 10/10 in my opinion. His albums are truly works of art because have you ever heard someone say the new Kanye album was just alright? No, you haven’t. You only hear people say it’s bad, or amazing. Never a middle ground answer, always the two extremes. This is the sign of true art. Kanye isn’t really doing anything drastically different than what he’s always done. Soul samples? ✓ Religious lyrics? ✓ ✓ ✓ Kinda corny lines like “you’re my chick-fil-a”? ✓ Kanye has always had some corny lines in his songs like in 808s & Heartbreak when he refers to his love as a RoboCop. Or when he says in Yeezus “Eating Asian **** all I need is sweet and sour sauce.”

    Another thing with Kanye music is it has a tendency to have mixed reviews upon release both critically and commercially. But also has a tendency to be considered a classic album a few years later. This has happened with 808s & Heartbreak, Yeezus, The Life of Pablo, and it’s starting to happen with his 2018 album Ye. Overall, I think this is a good album that will be considered a classic in a few years. Religious lyrics often age very well. It’s cool to see Kanye still doing what he does at age 42.    … Expand
  41. Joozebox
    Oct 31, 2019
    3
    Jesus is King is a mediocre Kanye Album. His weak rhymes and mediocre production ruin a would be decent album.
  42. JayShurman
    Oct 31, 2019
    8
    I was prepared for disaster, a typical atheist disinterested in the "gospel," and waiting for a total flop. My first listen was skeptical but this wasn't my first Kanye album, so I know I've been here before. But like every Kanye album before it, it grows on you with each listen.

    Kanye has always made better albums than one-off songs and this album is no different. At just 12 tracks    I was prepared for disaster, a typical atheist disinterested in the "gospel," and waiting for a total flop. My first listen was skeptical but this wasn't my first Kanye album, so I know I've been here before. But like every Kanye album before it, it grows on you with each listen.

    Kanye has always made better albums than one-off songs and this album is no different. At just 12 tracks and 27 minutes, its a perfect length to just consume in its entirety. The track arrangement is perfectly no coincidence as the album just flows.

    Kanye is no genius but he is certainly brilliant. A savant, perhaps.    … Expand
  43. RyanC11
    Oct 31, 2019
    9
    I know it’s not vintage-Kanye good but it’s still a very interesting and sonically pleasing album.
  44. plaq
    Oct 31, 2019
    10
    It's absolutely glorious. I have this album on repeat and I still can't get enough. It's pure joy in audio form.
  45. Handsome-Sleuth
    Oct 30, 2019
    10
    This album is a work of art and grows on me every listen. Production is amazing and the songs offer a new take on Hip Hop records and an infusion with gospel music. When taking it in without prejudice and with the recommend purpose it clearly reaches its goals and provides a musical and spiritual experience to behold.
  46. Xellophone
    Oct 30, 2019
    5
    This is a disappointment. It feels half-baked, unfinished, rushed. Still some favourable tracks, but overall the album just doesn't work
  47. Olira
    Oct 30, 2019
    0
    Oh man what self indulgent **** this is. It's so terrible I thought I downloaded a spoof version.... Nope.
  48. sXerra
    Oct 30, 2019
    9
    Even though I normally don't listen to Gospel music, this was a nice, light and uplifting record. Will probably give it a few more listens
  49. manahe
    Oct 30, 2019
    9
    Maybe the lyrics are not amazing, but the vibe, the music is so creative. I think it is around the level of KSG and TLOP despite not being as lyrical or abstract
  50. Chaoscortez
    Oct 30, 2019
    0
    Tragic, mejor artista? Mejor egocentrico, de los peores discos que he escuchado, deja tu ego un tiempo y vuelve ha mejorar tu música porque este cd no vale la pena
  51. euanfraser
    Oct 30, 2019
    5
    Some of Kanye's worst tracks and by far his worst album ever. 'Every Hour' and 'Follow God' were great tracks and 'God Is' had potential, however, like many tracks here, Kanye has lost the plot. His "one-take" type delivery is poor and lacks passion. Its sad to see this record ruining Kanye's discography, cementing him in a position where there will never be another stellar record likeSome of Kanye's worst tracks and by far his worst album ever. 'Every Hour' and 'Follow God' were great tracks and 'God Is' had potential, however, like many tracks here, Kanye has lost the plot. His "one-take" type delivery is poor and lacks passion. Its sad to see this record ruining Kanye's discography, cementing him in a position where there will never be another stellar record like Yeezus or MBDTF. This is the start of Kanye's downfall (well... kinda spawned by 'Ye') and most likely nearing towards the end of his music career. As a Kanye fan, it is hard to rate this album so low but in all honesty, for a Kanye album, this album sucks. However, weighing this album against general music, it is fairly average. So... I'll be giving Mr West a 5/10 for his 9th studio record 'Jesus Is King'.… Expand
  52. Dvir971
    Oct 29, 2019
    10
    Kanye reinvents himself in each one of his project and this one finds him in it’s most mature. While I do want him to return making albums like Yeezus and Pablo, this album is revolutionary on it’s own depicting very profound and important subjects people don’t talk enough about. As a Jewish man I don’t connect to the whole ‘Jesus’ thing at all yet I still connect with many of Kanye’sKanye reinvents himself in each one of his project and this one finds him in it’s most mature. While I do want him to return making albums like Yeezus and Pablo, this album is revolutionary on it’s own depicting very profound and important subjects people don’t talk enough about. As a Jewish man I don’t connect to the whole ‘Jesus’ thing at all yet I still connect with many of Kanye’s spiritual and social themes and subjects throughout the album while adjusting them to my own world view. I think it also helps watching Kanye’s recent interviews to see where he’s coming from. I can see however how this album pisses off so many people, Kanye has been doing interviews about same people for around 2 years now. Hopefully in a few years people will see the brilliance in this album, like the brilliant ‘808’s & Heartbreak’. As always with Kanye, the album is sonically masterful and while I wouldn’t consider it as one of his greatest, it’s definitely not a misstep.… Expand
  53. luanchernobyl
    Oct 26, 2019
    0
    Horrible. .
  54. Galet
    Oct 29, 2019
    9
    People either absolutely love it or absolutely hate it. Everyone is talking about it, it's quite controversial.
    On one side it's quite bad, surface level and corny to the point of making you laugh, on the other side
    it's powerful, it's soulful, (the first listen of Selah made me cry), it's courageous, it's taboo, it's inspiring. So it's very representative of its creator Kanye West. A    People either absolutely love it or absolutely hate it. Everyone is talking about it, it's quite controversial.
    On one side it's quite bad, surface level and corny to the point of making you laugh, on the other side
    it's powerful, it's soulful, (the first listen of Selah made me cry), it's courageous, it's taboo, it's inspiring.

    So it's very representative of its creator Kanye West. A sincere piece of music, a great piece of art.
    I'm glad this album exists, and i can't wait to see its ripples.    … Expand
  55. Guigui26
    Oct 29, 2019
    10
    This concludes an album that I find fascinating from start to finish. Perhaps we have to thank Kanye's wavering mental health for this unexpected musical exodus, as he does himself. There is something disturbing about realizing that the overwhelming majority of the best known artists suffer from mental disorders. In the manner of a Joker posing in the cinema, the question of our moralThis concludes an album that I find fascinating from start to finish. Perhaps we have to thank Kanye's wavering mental health for this unexpected musical exodus, as he does himself. There is something disturbing about realizing that the overwhelming majority of the best known artists suffer from mental disorders. In the manner of a Joker posing in the cinema, the question of our moral sense from a punitive and emotional point of view, Jesus Is King puts it from the angle of perverse musical entertainment ... Because if we always hope that our favorite artists feel better in their heads, it's impossible to deny that you have to be special to have a crazy career like Kanye West. Thank you!… Expand
  56. freakshower
    Oct 29, 2019
    0
    Look in my eyes, what do you see?

    I exploit you, still you love me.
    I tell you one and one makes Ye.
  57. fomalhaut
    Oct 29, 2019
    10
    Kanye repents to jesus through this album. And it makes me cry. Some people hate this album, but I love it tho
  58. Barbosz
    Oct 29, 2019
    6
    Sort of like it. Mix got better after one day so it's kind of cheating. Selah and Use Gospel are the best, Water is bad.
  59. Sermanson2002
    Oct 29, 2019
    1
    Después de todo el marketing y los retrasos que ha tendio esto es lo que hay, lo siento, no es para mi
  60. DarcenBrandt
    Oct 29, 2019
    10
    My whole family listens to this album and loves it! I'm a huge huge music fan so i listen to a lot of music but this is the first album maybe ever that me, my wife and two kids all love. That makes me happy! You're a free man Kanye!
  61. Alexisrafaelr
    Oct 29, 2019
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Literally What the hell is this...
    Just bad. I can't understand how a 27 minutes album feels so long...    … Expand
  62. ladygagas0scar
    Oct 27, 2019
    0
    complete garbage. he’s one of the worst artists out there. not to mention he’s a trump supporter and said slavery was a choice..... seems like with this album he’s catering to his MAGA supporters
  63. diamandiss
    Oct 29, 2019
    0
    this is horrible, i can't believe kanye had the courage to release this complete mess. a terrible message with a terrible production with lyrics that are even worst.
  64. NicholasPayet
    Oct 29, 2019
    7
    The album is great production wise, but ye sounds like gods cheerleader for much of it and doesnt offer much insight into much of anything at any point on this album. Selah and use this gospel go hard.
  65. coutocela1
    Oct 29, 2019
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Shameless, egocentrism, superficial, bored. Kanye uses your mouth to produces the worst quality of song, without sense, tragegory,… Expand
  66. realuniqusrname
    Oct 29, 2019
    0
    This album is the worst thing Kanye has ever produced, it's corny, incoherent, and feels rushed even though it was delayed for a year. The real slap in the face was that I had avoided listening to any leaks until after I listened to the album. I just don't get how Kanye could have listened to yandhi and decided to scrap it for this steaming pile of sh*t of an album.
  67. MusicGuyMack
    Oct 29, 2019
    4
    Perhaps to be expected, if still not exactly anticipated, from the increasingly hit-or-miss West, "King" is the rapper's first true misfire, shockingly inept in its presentation with all the subtlety of someone whacking you over the head with a Bible. What could've been Kanye's "Coloring Book" is instead a largely disjointed affair that feels rushed, unfinished, and overly preachy, like aPerhaps to be expected, if still not exactly anticipated, from the increasingly hit-or-miss West, "King" is the rapper's first true misfire, shockingly inept in its presentation with all the subtlety of someone whacking you over the head with a Bible. What could've been Kanye's "Coloring Book" is instead a largely disjointed affair that feels rushed, unfinished, and overly preachy, like a robot doing its best to approximate the sound of gospel but with none of the passion, soul, or joy so inherent to the genre.

    Choice Cuts: "On God", "Everything We Need (feat. Ty Dolla $ign and Ant Clemons)", "God Is"    … Expand
  68. Sadvilliany
    Oct 29, 2019
    5
    "Eh" is how I'd describe this. I really wasn't impressed with much on here. I liked Selah, I thought Use This Gospel was great, loved that track. God Is and Follow God were pretty aight imo, I enjoyed Water too. But other than that I really didn't get much out of this. Not only can I not see myself revisiting this, but only about half of what was on here kept me listening. That being said,"Eh" is how I'd describe this. I really wasn't impressed with much on here. I liked Selah, I thought Use This Gospel was great, loved that track. God Is and Follow God were pretty aight imo, I enjoyed Water too. But other than that I really didn't get much out of this. Not only can I not see myself revisiting this, but only about half of what was on here kept me listening. That being said, I still anticipate the next Kanye release, but jeez this was a let down.… Expand
  69. JordanMich321
    Oct 29, 2019
    10
    Another great album by Mr West. The gospel element is something new to hip-hop and once again Kanye has changed the game. This is an album similar to 808s that will give birth to new artists.
  70. Rickyjerry321
    Oct 28, 2019
    10
    Great overall album with elements of gospel. Kanye once again changes up his style and tries something different. One of the best albums of the year.
  71. VISERIONXI
    Oct 28, 2019
    10
    Great album with a great message! Selah and Follow God are the best from this album!
  72. Jregistv
    Oct 28, 2019
    10
    What an amazing album. From beginning to end it was a spiritual journey. I felt the emotional and tiredness that went into creating each and every song from the 11 track album.
  73. RoganRoy
    Oct 28, 2019
    10
    I agree a lot with the criticism about the intro and outro being odd pacing and timing, the overall structure of it being a awkwardly short project, but Kanye has always had corny lyrics and those on “Closed on Sunday” aren’t THAT bad.
  74. lnanyz
    Oct 28, 2019
    10
    album simplesmente perfeito, com significado para os fãs e afro americanos, a melodia é incrivel
  75. Eliasisi
    Oct 28, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A very good album with a awesome production and instrumentals. Lyrics are good too, but it's a fact that is gospel hip hop album, so it's very experimental, I just loved. kanye it's on a other phase of him life, so try to listen the full album with no preconcept… Expand
  76. BigPeePee352
    Oct 28, 2019
    5
    This is easily the worst Kanye album in a while. That doesn't make it awful. Its not even bad. its just ok. Its got some high points and some low points. The high points are songs like "Use This Gospel", "Everything We Need", and "On God". But, there are awful songs too. Like the uninspired "Hands On" and the stupid lyrics of "Closed on Sunday, Your my Chick-Fil-A" on the song closed onThis is easily the worst Kanye album in a while. That doesn't make it awful. Its not even bad. its just ok. Its got some high points and some low points. The high points are songs like "Use This Gospel", "Everything We Need", and "On God". But, there are awful songs too. Like the uninspired "Hands On" and the stupid lyrics of "Closed on Sunday, Your my Chick-Fil-A" on the song closed on Sunday. for every misstep on this album it comes with a positive. So that makes it a 5 out of ten.… Expand
  77. lnbsales
    Oct 28, 2019
    0
    A piece of trash, useless and extremely boring and totally not necessary...
  78. aver233
    Oct 28, 2019
    9
    This album is great, it grows on you rapidly for each listen. Kanye remains at the forefront of innovative music whilst also going back to his roots slightly with the chopped up soul/gospel samples. The album is short but sweet. Lyrics are heartfelt and personal as always from Kanye, with some humor mixed in there.

    Production is the absolute best part, from the epic tribal drums on    This album is great, it grows on you rapidly for each listen. Kanye remains at the forefront of innovative music whilst also going back to his roots slightly with the chopped up soul/gospel samples. The album is short but sweet. Lyrics are heartfelt and personal as always from Kanye, with some humor mixed in there.

    Production is the absolute best part, from the epic tribal drums on "Selah", to the wavy atmosphere on "Water", to the futuristic synth on "On God", to the absolutely gorgeous gospel sample on "God Is", all the way to the great saxophone solo by Kenny G on "Use this Gospel. That same track also features the rap duo Clipse making a historic comeback. Both Pusha T and his brother Malice have great verses on this track.

    Overall, there's a lot to like here. I haven't been able to stop listening since it came out, and the album keeps growing on me even more. Kanye did an amazing job.

    Favorite tracks: Selah, Follow God, Closed on Sunday, On God, Everything We Need, God Is, Use this gospel.

    Least Favorite tracks: Hands On (Lost potential on that track.)    … Expand
  79. PaulFenty
    Oct 28, 2019
    10
    can’t believe Yeezy took me to Church
  80. Markini
    Oct 28, 2019
    0
    Kanye's new album is devoid of emotion and talent. It lacks in every category from the lyrics "You're like Chick-fil-a on a Sunday." to the basic music compositions that have been heard before. Skip it, mute it, listen to something else.
  81. bodilyfluids
    Oct 28, 2019
    10
    7/10
    While the lyricism of Jesus Is King might be Kanye's worst to date, the production & concepts are definite hits. Refreshing album after Kanye's tumultuous 2018.

    Best Tracks: On God & God Is
    Worst Tracks: Water & Everything We Need
  82. StuckRodgers
    Oct 28, 2019
    10
    It's 2019 and being a hater is the trendy thing to do. Instead of hating I chose to listen to the album and it's a certified 10/10. Jesus is King!
  83. NetoLima
    Oct 28, 2019
    0
    The world moves on, another day, another drama, but not for me, not for me, all I think about is karma. And the world moves on but one things for sure, maybe I got mine but you'll all gets yours
  84. PresBarackObama
    Oct 28, 2019
    4
    The lyrics and vocals are annoying. Production and mixing arent finished. Thought some tracks were alright but have so much room for improvement. The entirety of Ultralight Beam is miles better than every track here combined. Jesus Walks is miles better too. I really hope this gets the TLOP treatment and gets patched
  85. 12JDOUG
    Oct 28, 2019
    0
    poderia citar uns vinte sinônimos da palavra "ruim" para me referir a esse álbum
  86. welisonwjc
    Oct 28, 2019
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Álbum sem graça é muito curto.. aliás as músicas não fazem o menor sentido… Expand
  87. spedo13
    Oct 28, 2019
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I wish I didn’t waste my time listening to this. Gross, bad, my ears are bleeding.… Expand
  88. davifontenelle
    Oct 28, 2019
    0
    An unfunded and cliche album. Kanye did best, but just in the 2000s. This sounds like a joke.
  89. Jamesphelipe
    Oct 28, 2019
    0
    Sem identidade, músicas péssimas, uma pessoa que não segue valores cristãos, usando religião.Espero que um dia faça algo que realmente transparece o que você é.
  90. luisschlindwein
    Oct 28, 2019
    10
    very good, I felt blessed and enlightened by all the sounds ye's been able to put out on this album;
    my christianity indicators rose from 25 all the way up to 100+
  91. VenturiAndre
    Oct 28, 2019
    0
    The album Jesus is king is so annoying, repetitive and boring. As músicas são clichês e previsíveis
  92. tha_da_vinci
    Oct 28, 2019
    10
    Great album. Pushing boundaries as always.

    Selah and God Is are some of his best songs ever.

    10/10
  93. 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 once people have had time to understand it.
  94. Rapfan123
    Oct 26, 2019
    3
    Jesus is King is definitely Kanyes worst full length album. The beats that aren't generic are generally bad, the flows are basic, the lyrics are bad, and the message comes off as too preachy.
  95. Diesker
    Oct 28, 2019
    9
    Muy buen album de Kanye, la verdad que no decepciono, no tenia idea de lo que podia llegar a esperar de un album Gospel, pero la verdad que me sorprendio bastente. Entre los mejores temas destaco Follow God, Close On Sunday, On God y Use This Gospel.
  96. inoffensive
    Oct 28, 2019
    3
    Starts of pretty ok, but just gets more and more boring after that. Someone who is christian might enjoy it more than I do, but for me there is very little to enjoy about it.
  97. psmora
    Oct 28, 2019
    10
    An amazing album. Kanye does it again. 2 improvements for me would be to fix use this gospel as the leaked versions were much better, and make Jesus is Lord much much longer as the sound is heavenly!
  98. donxy12
    Oct 28, 2019
    10
    This album shows Kanye’s versatility and adds well to his unique discography
  99. Andrewl0701
    Oct 28, 2019
    8
    I believe that "Jesus is King" is a genuinely great album. Despite having a limited run-time of only 27 minutes, Kanye makes the most of it by embellishing it with beautiful choir vocals and outstanding production. This is the most focused we have seen Ye since the days of 808s and Heartbreak, as I believe that this is the first time since then that he has found a sound and truly sticks toI believe that "Jesus is King" is a genuinely great album. Despite having a limited run-time of only 27 minutes, Kanye makes the most of it by embellishing it with beautiful choir vocals and outstanding production. This is the most focused we have seen Ye since the days of 808s and Heartbreak, as I believe that this is the first time since then that he has found a sound and truly sticks to it. This is without a step above what we heard on "Ye" and I truly can not recommend this album enough. It may not be for everyone, but I do think that many will be very surprised on how much they enjoy this project.… Expand
  100. Ndut92
    Oct 28, 2019
    1
    This is so sad. He has really gone off the rails. This is by far the worst album he has ever produced/made. Sounds more like a Sunday morning in church than a rap album
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 25
  3. Negative: 4 out of 25
  1. Tiny Mix Tapes
    Dec 30, 2019
    0
    His reunion with frequent collaborators belies a rich history of discovering and championing new voices. This ostensible distance from which Kanye preaches reveals King’s true tension: Kanye, like Kendrick on DAMN., is asking for our prayers, while also distancing himself from our hands and our mouths. And it doesn’t work. ... He has artistically lost track of his audience and himself in its midst.
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  2. The Wire
    Nov 20, 2019
    50
    He’s hung up on Jesus rather than pneumatic women. It’s hard to tell if that’s an improvement, but it doesn’t seem like a regression either. ... An album with zero fat, dense in at least three senses, two of them positive. [Dec 2019, p.60]
  3. 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.
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