Jesus Is King
by Kanye West
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  1. 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
  2. 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.
  3. 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
  4. Dronningen
    Oct 28, 2019
    0
    It just isn’t a good album. Messy, and the best parts are the parts without Kanye
  5. 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!
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. RyanC11
    Oct 31, 2019
    9
    I know it’s not vintage-Kanye good but it’s still a very interesting and sonically pleasing album.
  11. 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.
  12. 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.
  13. 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!
  14. 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!
  15. 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.
  16. LuisThe18
    Oct 27, 2019
    10
    Certified Album of the year!

    Kanye did it again he made a Masterpiece and the people disliking it are snakes.

    The songs all sound like they are made in heaven. When I listen to the songs it feels like I'm floating in the air and being blissful on a magical soundscape.
  17. 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.
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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.
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. njaff2386
    Jan 22, 2020
    0
    Trash album and is toxic fan base should get a life and stop worrying so much about Eminem
  25. 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
  26. Windolicker
    Oct 27, 2019
    10
    Well we already know that there are going to be plenty of haters that will rate this as a 1/10 without a shred of integrity. They hate Kanye's Christian and conservative values and they hate how he is a fan of Donald Trump. That is all it takes these days to inspire hatred from mass swathes of the population. However, as an objective listener, I found the album to be fun, quirky, andWell we already know that there are going to be plenty of haters that will rate this as a 1/10 without a shred of integrity. They hate Kanye's Christian and conservative values and they hate how he is a fan of Donald Trump. That is all it takes these days to inspire hatred from mass swathes of the population. However, as an objective listener, I found the album to be fun, quirky, and inspirational. This album legitimately makes me want to become a Christian.
    EDIT: I just went and read the negative reviews. They are such gross exaggerations and you can really tell that most of them are not reviews of the album but of Kanye himself. Vast statements such as "Worst album ever", as if that isn't a totally transparent reviewer. Some reviewers said awful things about Jesus and Christianity....come on! Have some class!    … Expand
  27. 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
  28. 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.
  29. 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
  30. 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.
  31. 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
  32. 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
  33. Ynara
    Nov 6, 2019
    0
    Crap. Album full of generic, boring, obvious songs. No one should waste their time.
  34. SpartanBlood_17
    Mar 30, 2021
    2
    Worst Kanye album and project, absolutely botched. Only a few tracks are very good, other are horrible.
  35. 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
  36. 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
  37. 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.
  38. 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
  39. Arthuu
    Oct 28, 2019
    2
    Sad that it's the music of XXI century. Spare the time and listen to some good 70's bands instead
  40. DjShaub
    Oct 26, 2019
    3
    By far Ye's worst offering, not fit for a King, the best thing I can say is it's short!
  41. iamitchell
    Oct 25, 2019
    2
    Man oh man, what a let down. The 11 track, 27 min album was a big disappointment. In my opinion, the best track on there is "Everything We Need." Though that is my favorite track, I still have issues with it. One being the fact that its less than 2 min long. That song had full potential of being a banger but it just ended way too fast. I know a lot of yall were wanting another MBDTF; this isnt it.
  42. Jamiepwatson
    Oct 27, 2019
    0
    Total rubbish, honestly is the worst thing I have heard this year. Go stream selenas music if u want something decent
  43. 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
  44. 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
  45. lnbsales
    Oct 28, 2019
    0
    A piece of trash, useless and extremely boring and totally not necessary...
  46. kingkillmonger
    Oct 27, 2019
    10
    only problem is it aint long enough i want more!! ye re invents him self every album and always makes it sound great and fresh i dont want the old ye i want whoever ye wants to be and if this is it then im not complaining
  47. RockRiding
    Oct 27, 2019
    2
    Two tracks on album is about to be good.
    “Follow god” & “on god”.
    Others are meanless and experimental hollow.
    Really, really, TOTALLY wasted release!
  48. 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
  49. 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
  50. Orlamds
    Nov 5, 2019
    10
    Just a masterpiece of god! Everything you know about gospel will be rewind!
  51. 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
  52. LuisThe23
    Oct 27, 2019
    10
    Give this some time. This 5.5 rating will change. Something new, something as fresh as this takes time simmer. Fire album front go back imo. Felt sincere. Felt very Kanye. The triumphs and failures on his journey to god addressed in true Kanye fashion w/ the odd line that leaves you thinking “wtf did I just hear”. Some of the sounds are unlike anything I’ve heard in a rap / hiphop orGive this some time. This 5.5 rating will change. Something new, something as fresh as this takes time simmer. Fire album front go back imo. Felt sincere. Felt very Kanye. The triumphs and failures on his journey to god addressed in true Kanye fashion w/ the odd line that leaves you thinking “wtf did I just hear”. Some of the sounds are unlike anything I’ve heard in a rap / hiphop or gospel song. Favourite track is ‘god is’. This is sound of the Christian church a 100 years from now. What Kanye accomplished for hiphop / pop music on 808s he does for gospel music w/ this song right here. In fact he achieves this w/ this entire album. I can see the live tour being lit af! Imagine the choir on Selah live! Kanye is a genius at setting the stage for a live performance such as this. Overall a project delivered in true Kanye fashion. This will be on rotation. I might even go to church more often. Who knows..… Expand
  53. luwey
    Oct 27, 2019
    10
    CD Incrível, mostra uma nova fase do Kanye bem diferente do que estamos acostumados e com um ego bem menor.
  54. mateuscarneiro
    Oct 27, 2019
    10
    Use this gospel for protection
    It's a hard road to heaven
    We call on your blessings
  55. ChseSmth
    Oct 28, 2019
    10
    MBDTF level. Such depth and the biblical references are so inspiring. The grandioseness is breathtaking
  56. oatyboaty
    Oct 28, 2019
    9
    At first, people hated Yeezus and 808’s. Now they are considered classics. Jesus Is King will be exactly like that and only get better with age. In 5 years from now this album will be praised and be viewed very positively. This is a great album, like all others in Kanye’s discography. Definitely not a top 3 Kanye album but still an amazing record.
  57. cicerocesarf
    Oct 28, 2019
    10
    o album é foda graças ao senhor Jesus! amem! Kanye West Gospel= perfeição
    ateus q chorem.
  58. Joe2126
    Oct 28, 2019
    8
    JIK is a love it or hate it album, it depends on what the listener is feeling whether they want something that is soulful or maybe more pumped up (such as Freddie Gibb's Bandana). In my opinion, I think this is just as good as Kanye's last two albums from last year but this time it greatly improves upon those two past ones. JIK really has some great music which I'm still listening to allJIK is a love it or hate it album, it depends on what the listener is feeling whether they want something that is soulful or maybe more pumped up (such as Freddie Gibb's Bandana). In my opinion, I think this is just as good as Kanye's last two albums from last year but this time it greatly improves upon those two past ones. JIK really has some great music which I'm still listening to all the time after it's release.

    Everything we need, water, follow god, god is and hands on are some of Kanye's best songs in a decade ever since MBDTF. The main problem with JIK is use this gospel which has good lyrics but the production value on it is terrible, it sounds disorienting and isn't good on the ears. It actually seems as if Kanye decided that the sound of an open car door would be a good idea for making a song but it really isn't, no one wants to hear that. At the end of the day, every good album has that one song you end up skiping all the time

    Overall, this album is beautiful. I love it and I'll continue playing the best songs off this album for the next weeks to come. I would say that Hands on is by far the best song on this album. Good job Kanye    … Expand
  59. 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!
  60. 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.
  61. 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+
  62. PaulFenty
    Oct 28, 2019
    10
    can’t believe Yeezy took me to Church
  63. 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.
  64. VISERIONXI
    Oct 28, 2019
    10
    Great album with a great message! Selah and Follow God are the best from this album!
  65. 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
  66. saribal
    Oct 26, 2019
    0
    the whole album is trash, why he still making music? it's embarrassment to music industry, he nothing but a narcissist man with trash idea mind
  67. 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 out the go Kanye, chop up the soul Kanye, I really really really hate the new Kanye
  68. Zjmw
    Oct 26, 2019
    3
    Bad flow weak bars bad mixing messy thematic continuance... weakest Kanye album ever and I'm nervous to see where he goes from here
  69. leobartowski
    Oct 26, 2019
    1
    Completely garbage. This album is so far the worst album of all time. Kanye tried to get a buzz saying that he ws the greatest artist of all time but all that showed here was a desperate try that of course failed in matter of minutes . There are at least ONE song that everyone's ear don't bleed while it listens to it. Bad, too bqd. Kanye, you promised us yhe best lbum ever, where is it?
  70. joeevans4203
    Oct 26, 2019
    0
    Kanye...imma let you finish...but Kanye had one of the worst albums of all time! It sounds like a bunch of unfinished demos...his career is over. It’s sad to think in the same decade he released MBDTF he released THIS MESS.
  71. katherine789
    Oct 26, 2019
    0
    ariana grande rainha do pop kanye west fracasso da industria, esse album e horrivel
  72. BoomerDestroyer
    Oct 25, 2019
    0
    A sonic experience like no other, even if you aren't the religious type. Very comparable sonically to 808s and Yeezus, with a blend of new themes brought forward by Kanye. Although current reception is mixed, I believe this album marks a new and welcomed shift in his discography, not necessarily in a permanently religious way but instead in a more authentic portrayal of voicing his innerA sonic experience like no other, even if you aren't the religious type. Very comparable sonically to 808s and Yeezus, with a blend of new themes brought forward by Kanye. Although current reception is mixed, I believe this album marks a new and welcomed shift in his discography, not necessarily in a permanently religious way but instead in a more authentic portrayal of voicing his inner ideas in a direct way. I applaud the fact that he took this risk.

    My favorite song off the album so far is Hands On, due to the immense soundscape produced on the track.    … Expand
  73. DiscoballMind
    Oct 26, 2019
    1
    Lana ended him as she should. We don't support Trump supporters, perioddddd
  74. Moizt
    Oct 26, 2019
    0
    What a mess. Not an album for Kanye fans, not an album for fans of gospel. I'm not sure why this was made.
  75. Beyinceh28
    Oct 26, 2019
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Lixooooo mds
    Ta pior que o KISSES KKKJ
    Espero que flop muito
    Lixooii humano    … Expand
  76. RomanRomanov
    Oct 26, 2019
    0
    I just can’t stand this new Kanye West with this new personality who’s a Trump Republican supporter, and at the same time “Gospel”. Like Lana Del Rey said “Kanye West is dead”. I heard the album and it’s just TRASH!!! I couldn’t finish the whole album because it’s THAT BAD! Don’t waste your time. 0 rating
  77. lisastral
    Oct 26, 2019
    0
    nossa que album ruim, tudo ruim, produção ruim, eu nunca esperava isso do kanye eu era fã dele a 4 anos e ele ja fez tanta besteira q pensei que esse album ia vingar e impedir de eu pular do barco, mas nao ele veio com um lixo mal produzido, até meu cachorro lambendo as patas produz um som melhor, enfim, não faço mais parte da fã base, muito decepcionado com o album
  78. ArchieESC
    Oct 26, 2019
    0
    Very dull and lacks any type of credible music. kanye west is a failure!! well like his whole career has been...
  79. Ibrahimjabri74
    Oct 26, 2019
    1
    The album in it of itself is not revolutionary. It does not contribute to culture or art, is it redundant and a step back for Kanye.
  80. gabrieldicaprio
    Oct 26, 2019
    0
    wtf??? Even my lil' brother crying sounds better than kanye singing, i'm totally terrified by his voice, this is completely awful
  81. loveraoty
    Oct 26, 2019
    0
    horrível meu pai kkkkkkk chega a ser profano, jesus deve estar com vergonha desse troço
  82. wmslmd13
    Oct 26, 2019
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. a própria radiação de Chernobyl.
    álbum horrível, de longe o pior do ano.
    lixo, lixo, lixo    … Expand
  83. LucLikk
    Oct 26, 2019
    0
    Literally a piece of s****. Who can listen this? Pure garb@ge. Kanye is cancelled.
  84. 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
  85. RebelheartNL
    Oct 31, 2019
    0
    Worst thing ever released! What a piece of crap and painful stuff to listen to
  86. Olira
    Oct 30, 2019
    0
    Oh man what self indulgent **** this is. It's so terrible I thought I downloaded a spoof version.... Nope.
  87. 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
  88. RomanEmpires
    Oct 28, 2019
    10
    Loved it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  89. Cale7777
    Oct 28, 2019
    10
    Well produced with a great message! Follow God, Use this Gospel, and God is are excellent songs to start with.
  90. azdante
    Oct 28, 2019
    8
    A few weak patches, like Closed on Sunday, and some rough vocals but otherwise a strong album from a veteran of the art. Largest complaint is how small it is.
  91. gabrieleslima19
    Oct 28, 2019
    10
    perfect, I really loved it, kanye changed the game, he's one of the best things to ever exist in gospel
  92. lnanyz
    Oct 28, 2019
    10
    album simplesmente perfeito, com significado para os fãs e afro americanos, a melodia é incrivel
  93. 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.
  94. 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
  95. 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.
  96. Georgieisnotok
    Nov 1, 2019
    7
    A really great album both instrumentally and in all other aspects that is let down by its lyricism, as the the lyrics appear insincere, down right awful and confusing like on the track 'Closed on Sunday' and sometimes just lacking of Kanye's usual charm displayed through his lyricism. I hope it can be edited and improved like that of Life of pablo.
  97. BrushedRed
    Oct 26, 2019
    1
    The music isn’t all completely terrible, but the new Kanye is awful. I just don’t buy this whole Christian act. And this whole Trump supporter act? It’s awful. At times the music on here is decent, but the lyrics tend to be cringy and feels more like they should be sung at bible camp by a bunch of Trump supporters. And I guess that’s ultimately what it is, music for Trump supporters. I’veThe music isn’t all completely terrible, but the new Kanye is awful. I just don’t buy this whole Christian act. And this whole Trump supporter act? It’s awful. At times the music on here is decent, but the lyrics tend to be cringy and feels more like they should be sung at bible camp by a bunch of Trump supporters. And I guess that’s ultimately what it is, music for Trump supporters. I’ve already seen a ton of people who had dissed him in the past or never listened to him in the first place who are now supporting him due to this album, and I’m not buying it. Can’t believe he kept us waiting for this trash.… Expand
  98. gabrielswift
    Oct 26, 2019
    0
    That was one of my WORST experiences EVER. He's been falling since The Life Of Pablo, **** tracks, **** lyrics, **** production, Kanye is not a thing anymore, this man is claiming for help, he's just an crack head
  99. ysmf
    Oct 26, 2019
    4
    Only two tracks stands out here, Selah and Follow God. The rest are such a bore to listen to. What a fall from TLOP (don't even bother about Ye). Even Follow God felt like it was ended abruptly and doesn't flow well into the next track. Maybe because I'm not American/Christian, so I don't feel what's so great about the whole gospel feel to this album. I just couldn't 'feel' the music, ifOnly two tracks stands out here, Selah and Follow God. The rest are such a bore to listen to. What a fall from TLOP (don't even bother about Ye). Even Follow God felt like it was ended abruptly and doesn't flow well into the next track. Maybe because I'm not American/Christian, so I don't feel what's so great about the whole gospel feel to this album. I just couldn't 'feel' the music, if that makes any sense. Sorry Ye but Jesus wept, then said THIS AIN'T IT.… Expand
  100. richardpuller
    Oct 25, 2019
    4
    This is pretty bad. The lyrics are really corny, the mixing is incredibly inconsistent. The mastering sounds like they ran it through a limiter and called it a day. The yandhi leaks, even incomplete, are better than this.

    Some sonically interesting ideas don't hold it together. Only thing that makes this better than The Big Day is it's mercifully short.
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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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