Kids See Ghosts
by Kids See Ghosts
  • Record Label: G.O.O.D.
  • Release Date: Jun 8, 2018
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Universal acclaim- based on 1165 Ratings

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  1. hldmylqr
    Jun 9, 2018
    10
    Kids See Ghosts can be considered one of the best collaborative efforts In Hip-Hop.
    The album, fully produced by Kanye West, strikes with it's eerie and dark samples, as well as rough and gritty melodies. Kid Cudis Voice compliments the beats perfectly, and Kanye's few parts scattered over the Album contain some of of his best lyrics.
    They both talk about mental Health and their way to    Kids See Ghosts can be considered one of the best collaborative efforts In Hip-Hop.
    The album, fully produced by Kanye West, strikes with it's eerie and dark samples, as well as rough and gritty melodies. Kid Cudis Voice compliments the beats perfectly, and Kanye's few parts scattered over the Album contain some of of his best lyrics.
    They both talk about mental Health and their way to recovery and happiness, climaxing in the Outro "Cudi Montage", which can be considered a Track about Kanye's and Cudi's reunion after their split back a few years ago.
    Both Artists perform some of their best craft yet, with Kid Cudi nearly returning to MOTM levels, and Kanye being as strong as ever, with quality production and good vocals. The album gives an in-depth look into mental states of two of the most beloved rappers/singers, which is also reflected in the sound of the beats. If Kanye West's "ye" Is what Heaven sounds like, then Kids see Ghost is the exact, equally good, opposite.    … Expand
  2. nikoziko
    Oct 6, 2018
    10
    this is one of the best albums of the year the production is amazing and artistic and atmospheric the sampling fantastic not a single track was less then good on this i also think kanye and cudi bring a lot of energy and they have great performances in here not a single kanye verse was less then good i didn't expect this to be even better then ye but it is
  3. Vyz
    Jun 8, 2018
    9
    "KIDS SEE GHOSTS" is very well executed from start to finish. Kanye brings an intense, almost psychedelic level of production to this project. Ye also delivers some of his best verses lyrically since his classic MBDTF in 2010. Delving into the subject of mental health, both Kanye and Cudi construct a clear concept for the album. Which, although the content is dark lyrically, just feels"KIDS SEE GHOSTS" is very well executed from start to finish. Kanye brings an intense, almost psychedelic level of production to this project. Ye also delivers some of his best verses lyrically since his classic MBDTF in 2010. Delving into the subject of mental health, both Kanye and Cudi construct a clear concept for the album. Which, although the content is dark lyrically, just feels GOOD to listen to. Accompanied by Cudi's famous Humming harmonizing with the beats, as well as his infectious hooks throughout the album, making this one of Hip-Hop's best collaborative album and I hope to hear more from KIDS SEE GHOSTS in the future.… Expand
  4. lazyTechBoi
    Jun 8, 2018
    10
    Hands Down one of the best albums to drop in a long time kayne West is a Gem Time after Time he brings so much soul to the rap game.
  5. andyfreire1717
    Jun 9, 2018
    10
    A fantastic album. The interchange between this two artists have been the most awaited thing on this planet for 9 years. This is a carve on a stone in the history of humanity.
  6. impalaforever
    Jun 9, 2018
    10
    This album goes down as one of the best albums of 2018. This one is much more extravagant and instrumentally richer than ye in every way possible. If you don't like it on it's first listen, keep listening and i promise it will grow on you.
  7. titoaldunate
    Jun 9, 2018
    10
    This might sound crazy, but this was my introduction to Kid Cudi. I've been a long time Kanye fan but was never able to get into Cudi's music. Now, years later, one bad breakup, and stages of depression after, this hit me. I relistened to both artists full discographies after my listen and then gave it another listen (At least what Spotify has of them, I literally been all day on reviewingThis might sound crazy, but this was my introduction to Kid Cudi. I've been a long time Kanye fan but was never able to get into Cudi's music. Now, years later, one bad breakup, and stages of depression after, this hit me. I relistened to both artists full discographies after my listen and then gave it another listen (At least what Spotify has of them, I literally been all day on reviewing mode) and this, this feels like a "back to form" for both of them. They complement each other, the sound works, and the emotions are there. I know this sounds more personal than professional, but I guess that shows you what this album is worth. "Reborn" is definitely my favorite track, made me think of mi current situation and my relationship with the spiritual aspect of life (that applies to the whole album). Look, I could write all day about it, and I know I may not be approaching this objectively, but personally, this my favorite album this year. Just give it a chance and a listen.… Expand
  8. izzigoat
    Jun 8, 2018
    10
    The most impressive so far out of the Wyoming project......... At least a compensation for "Ye"
  9. damagedawg
    Jun 9, 2018
    10
    Bold, spontaneous, focused, well-structured project. Passionate vocals. Sharp lyrics. Graceful production.
  10. Kelley123
    Jun 9, 2018
    10
    This is a beautiful album. The coherence makes it easy to listen without skipping. Kanye and kudi are a match made in heaven. It tells an overall story and draws you in immediately. This is a well executed and well thought out album. The theme of darkness and light are woven so perfectly and as in the song, beautiful madness speaks out so clearly. His need to communicate with fewer words,This is a beautiful album. The coherence makes it easy to listen without skipping. Kanye and kudi are a match made in heaven. It tells an overall story and draws you in immediately. This is a well executed and well thought out album. The theme of darkness and light are woven so perfectly and as in the song, beautiful madness speaks out so clearly. His need to communicate with fewer words, as compared to ranting nonstop show the sense of holding back and enjoying the calm. The melodies are like waves, some rough, some calm, but still carry the emotions of both of them, without the need of talking too much. Its perfect!… Expand
  11. MetroSqStation
    Jun 11, 2018
    10
    Great album, playing it on repeat all the time...
    Kanye and Cudi are a genius duo! Every song (okay, there's not a lot of them but who cares?..) are Hits. The production is highlevel as f and shows, that Kanye and Cudi are simply the kings. Ye was also very good but Kids See Ghosts is my current favorite HipHop album in 2018. I love the beat of the title track, the sample in "4th    Great album, playing it on repeat all the time...
    Kanye and Cudi are a genius duo! Every song (okay, there's not a lot of them but who cares?..) are Hits. The production is highlevel as f and shows, that Kanye and Cudi are simply the kings. Ye was also very good but Kids See Ghosts is my current favorite HipHop album in 2018. I love the beat of the title track, the sample in "4th dimension", the positive vibes on "Freeee" and "Reborn", and the Intro track "Feel the love" is such a good opener. Was quite surprised by the drums and the crazy shouts and it creates a big smile on my face when I hear that Da da dadadada...

    1. Feel the Love 10/10
    2. Fire 10/10
    3. 4th Dimension 10/10
    4. Freeeee 9/10
    5. Reborn 10/10
    6. Kids see Ghosts 10/10
    7. Cudi Montage 9/10    … Expand
  12. notaru1
    Jun 11, 2018
    10
    Kids See Ghost is a thrilling and emotionally stirring album from two of rap's most personal figures. The production is great across the board, with a very eerie and dark sound with insanely catchy melodies.
    The subject matter of overcoming your personal demons and problems is cliche but done in such an exciting and fun manner that I can't help but excuse it. Kanye is the one who raps a    Kids See Ghost is a thrilling and emotionally stirring album from two of rap's most personal figures. The production is great across the board, with a very eerie and dark sound with insanely catchy melodies.
    The subject matter of overcoming your personal demons and problems is cliche but done in such an exciting and fun manner that I can't help but excuse it. Kanye is the one who raps a lot more, with some great verses across this album, while Cudi performs his signature humming and moody, imperfect but expresive singing across this album. Whereas Ye was low-key and pleasant, Kids See Ghost is much grander, ambitious, and thrilling. Definitely Cudi's best effort and another classic album from Kanye West.    … Expand
  13. jfrisby
    Jun 11, 2018
    10
    One of the most stunningly beautiful albums of this decade. Not to be missed.
  14. jasnoor28
    Jun 13, 2018
    10
    Production from Kanye is absolutely amazing. Both artists feel like they are at their creative peak and Kanye can actually rap well. Each song feels cohesive, structured, and creates an amazing atmosphere. One of the best albums of the year if not the decade. The theme of healing together is beautifully done on the album
  15. CassioSanfelice
    Jun 9, 2018
    10
    This is a little gem. It’s not only the best album of surgical summer (yes, I put it above DAYTONA), Kids See Ghosts it’s the best depression-fighting, spiritual-searching hip hop album ever. The album of the year, no doubt.
  16. brianjoseph98
    Jun 9, 2018
    10
    Not a single song is skipped on this masterpiece. I actually like this better than ye; it does not feel rushed. It is absolutely incredible. Listen to ye and then this and you will see what I mean. It is extremely well done. Perfect summer album. The opening track goes HARD. Well worth the listen.
  17. GwentPlayer
    Jun 9, 2018
    10
    I love you, Kanye! I love you, Kudi! This is album of the year! Right here, right now! It's amazing, so amazing, i can't believe it!
  18. review2
    Jun 11, 2018
    10
    Kids See Ghosts is Cudi's best work since Man On The Moon, Kanye's best work since Yeezus, and one of the best albums of the year in general. The album's concise at only 23 minutes but in just 7 tracks incorporates ideas from various musical genres, diverse samples, great featured work from Pusha T/Ty Dolla $ign/King Louie and discusses mental health, growth, violent crime, and where YeKids See Ghosts is Cudi's best work since Man On The Moon, Kanye's best work since Yeezus, and one of the best albums of the year in general. The album's concise at only 23 minutes but in just 7 tracks incorporates ideas from various musical genres, diverse samples, great featured work from Pusha T/Ty Dolla $ign/King Louie and discusses mental health, growth, violent crime, and where Ye and Cudi are at right now in their lives. An album that both addresses important issues and is incredible musically as well, feel justified giving this one a perfect score.… Expand
  19. vaggelis
    Jun 11, 2018
    10
    Incredible return for Kanye with 2 masterpieces in a row. Amazing collaboration with Kudi, once again pushing the boundaries in music, production and lyrics.
  20. Jg_tensaii
    Jun 9, 2018
    10
    Amazing album ! very intimate narrative that breaks with just 7 tracks making it a very intense psychedelic experience. In the same time, this album is very sonically pleasing and have a very good replay potential.
    The production transports you to this hellish, haunting place were both Cudi and Kanye had to live in as a reminiscent to their mental health problems. Slowly, the music    Amazing album ! very intimate narrative that breaks with just 7 tracks making it a very intense psychedelic experience. In the same time, this album is very sonically pleasing and have a very good replay potential.
    The production transports you to this hellish, haunting place were both Cudi and Kanye had to live in as a reminiscent to their mental health problems. Slowly, the music builds up to what it looks like a process of trying to stay alive and fighting to escape. This situation, finally, breaks with a successful break out, descriped as a rebirth as the duo find themselves in a new sleeve as both individuals and artists.
    Tracks that are core to the narrative : 4th Dimension, Reborn, and Cudi Montage.    … Expand
  21. antho2743
    Jun 9, 2018
    10
    absolutely flawless album, encapsulates the pure chemistry between Kanye and Cudi perfectly. Production once again a masterpiece
  22. DonKnock
    Jun 9, 2018
    10
    Kids Seem Ghost is a return to conquer apex for the career of Kid Cudi. After returning to form in his lengthy album Passion, Pain, and Demon Slayin’, Kids See Ghosts cuts out much of the filler gonna that album and stays at maximum output for the duration of the seven tracks.

    While Cudi channels the introspective harmonizing backdrop, Kanye provides social commentary and aural    Kids Seem Ghost is a return to conquer apex for the career of Kid Cudi. After returning to form in his lengthy album Passion, Pain, and Demon Slayin’, Kids See Ghosts cuts out much of the filler gonna that album and stays at maximum output for the duration of the seven tracks.

    While Cudi channels the introspective harmonizing backdrop, Kanye provides social commentary and aural diversity and eccentricity to the tracks.

    The album is a sonic masterpiece. The vocal mixing, even at times of quirky lyrics and onamonapoetic gun noises, is the pinnacle of the craft. This album was designed and crafted for the audiophiles and its layers cannot be peeled by by a single listen.    … Expand
  23. Siklu
    Jun 10, 2018
    10
    After listening to the album around five times i have decided to give it 10/10. One of the best albums ever released and Kanye's best since "Dark fantasy"
  24. kella1123
    Jun 10, 2018
    10
    This will be one of the best albums of Kanye and Cudi. Kanye brought his musical senses from MBDTF, psychedelic atmosphere which sounds like from Japanese subculture. This means Kanye and Cudi made something different and their own unique genre. This kind of album wasn't exist before. They just made another classic and masterpiece album of the 21 century.
  25. boiboiboispicy
    Jun 11, 2018
    10
    First track kicks off with a great beat, and the first good cudi hook. Pusha T delivers with a great verse, and Kanye gives a great vocal addition to the beat.

    Second song is a little worse, my least favorite. The beat just isn't the same quality. I like the additions like the woodwind. The flows and hooks are on point though 4th dimention is the greatest song here. It's amazing. The    First track kicks off with a great beat, and the first good cudi hook. Pusha T delivers with a great verse, and Kanye gives a great vocal addition to the beat.

    Second song is a little worse, my least favorite. The beat just isn't the same quality. I like the additions like the woodwind. The flows and hooks are on point though

    4th dimention is the greatest song here. It's amazing. The beginning sample has madlib intro-style. The beat is amazing, the kanye verse is definitely good with an amazing ending. The laughter into Cudi's verse is amazing, and his flow is great. I like the ending as well

    Freeee is a great beat, even if it was ripped. The vocal layers are great, and all artists provide some of their greatest singing ever. Ty Dolla Sign steals the show though, and the synths at the end are great.

    Reborn goes a little long, but sounds like something straight off Man on the Moon 2. I would have liked it more if it were 1-2 minutes less because of the repetitive hook.

    The title track is another highlight. The beat is great, Mos Def delivers a great hook that switches to Cudi. The flows and verses are great, and Mos Def's outtro is great.

    Cudi Montage is a great finisher. I don't really know what to say other than that it's an emotional track.

    Overall, there are no bad songs, and some of the greatest peaks in either Kanye or Cudi's career. It encapsulates the Man on The Moon 2 Cudi, with a variety of Kanye production and his best rapping. It's the perfect collaboration, and can't wait for a second album    … Expand
  26. karlito92
    Jun 12, 2018
    10
    A truly remarkable listening experience. The chemistry between these two is on another level. Art at it's finest.
  27. CrazyFilmLover
    Jun 11, 2018
    10
    What a great mix of the ghoulish and the spiritual. Grunge-y guitar samples, psychedelic feels, a mash of Kanye's out of control-ness and Kid Cudi's low-key moodiness all contained in some great verses, voices and sounds whilst still bringing out an essence of hope makes this a 10. Listen to the music friends.
  28. Nd12
    Jun 12, 2018
    10
    This is an incredible album. It is sonically beautiful and it’s the best we have seen from Kanye and Cudi in years. I have listened to this album 5+ times and it has gotten better with each listen.
  29. ChrisMiller35
    Jun 12, 2018
    10
    Imagine if Ghost Town Part 1 was left on this record? It was be the best album since Frank Ocean's - Blonde.
  30. supalaser
    Jun 12, 2018
    10
    I was unsure what to expect going into this album considering Kid Cudi's latest work. While I was a huge fan of Kid Cudi in 2010 but since WZRD it has been a downward spiral. Kanye on the other hand has always delivered consistently great work and knows how to get the best out of a lot of artists especially Cudi (ex: Father Stretch my hands pt. 1 hook). The thing is Kanye and Cudi comeI was unsure what to expect going into this album considering Kid Cudi's latest work. While I was a huge fan of Kid Cudi in 2010 but since WZRD it has been a downward spiral. Kanye on the other hand has always delivered consistently great work and knows how to get the best out of a lot of artists especially Cudi (ex: Father Stretch my hands pt. 1 hook). The thing is Kanye and Cudi come together perfectly on every song here and despite it's short run time there is no shortage of incredible music, well thought out lyrics and different musical styles. One fear I had was that the ideas of the album wouldn't be fleshed out, but Daytona, Ye and Kids See Ghosts to their credit all get across big ideas in short run times.

    I think to many people this will feel like a Kid Cudi album featuring Kanye, and while I disagree I understand the sentiment. The reason I think this is truly a group album is the joint production, the joint vision, and Kanye's incredible verses. I am not sure who produced a majority of the album but Kanye's influence can definitely be felt.

    On the opening track Cudi's signature vocals ring and Pusha T delivers a monster verse. But the real stand out was Kanye's random gun sounds. At first I thought this was the worst thing since poop and scoop but it really fits the theme of the album as well as the energy of the song. After this craziness finally comes to end and you think the song is over, you hear him yell out in almost pure anger "Where's the chorus." And the energy of the song is suddenly back again. For such a short song it does a lot.

    The next song is fire. While probably my least favorite song on the album it's definitely still great. Kanye and Kid Cudi deliver really short but painful verses that are magnified by Kid Cudi's amazing hook. It's then followed up a beautiful outro guitar that might be the best moment on the whole album.

    4th dimension is probably my favorite song off of this album. Backed by an amazing sample that is unmistakabley the work of Kanye. It's the last painful song on the album and also the last short song (which is notable considering the ending sample). Kanye delivers an insane verse about sex which to many may seem out of place but Kanye fan's understand that he has been battleing with a sex and porn addiction for years. He has talked about it on MBDTF, Yeezus, Pable and Ye. So it makes sense in an album about their mental health issues he would bring up this addiction. Kid Cudi's verse is intro'd with these ghost noises which feels so MOTM2 (Man on the moon 2) and the verse itself feels like a throwback to 2010 as well.

    On Free you get a call out to ghost town off of Ye. Both songs obviously address the feelings of being free and my interpretation is that the knowledge of themselves they have gained through introspection on the first 3 track is what's giving them this feeling. While lyrically simple this track is still incredible.

    Reborn is the longest song on the album and for good reason. Intro'd by the signature kid cudi moans it leads right into the hook delivered by Kid Cudi. Straight forward and simple, it flows with the beat perfectly and is the catchiest hook on the album. Kanye delivers another great verse with his best flow so far on the album. I love the lines about wanting all the pain and the idea of flipping this into his amazing art. Kid Cudi delivers a solid verse as well and the outro is fairly lengthy but beautiful and relaxing the whole way out.

    Kids See ghosts features a great beat and is a change of pace from the slower reborn. The hook is amazing. Kanye gives a lengthy verse with maybe his best flow since MBDTF. Mos Def's verse/poem at the end really closes out and this feels like it could be the end of the story.
    But we are given one final track.

    Cudi montage starts out with this awesome guitar that I couldn't place myself but is apparently a sample from Kurt Cobain. Of note it's a post humous track and maybe the usage itself is alluding to what can happen when mental health isn't taken seriously. Kid Cudi and Kanye's verses both talked about cycles fears and pains they are trapped in (though Kanye's may not be himself directly affected). The hook is extremely simple being just some moans and "STAY STRONG" echo'd but it's really powerful considering the last line in Kid Cudi's verse, and Kanye's addition the hook in the latter half "God, shine your light (love) on me. Save me please."

    This album is phenomenal start to finish. Each song feels like a different musical style but every single song and style is executed well. I did not expect this to be anywhere near as great as it was and it will probably continue to be a favorite of mine for years to come.    … Expand
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Universal acclaim - based on 18 Critic Reviews

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  1. Positive: 17 out of 18
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  1. The Wire
    Jul 26, 2018
    80
    There’s a beguiling modesty to tracks such as “Fire” and “4th Dimension”, while Yasiin Bey’s understated sprechgesang advising “Kids see ghosts sometimes” on the title track feels plausible, immanent, urgent. [Aug 2018, p.63]
  2. PopMatters
    Jun 20, 2018
    90
    Kids See Ghosts will be remembered as the climax and most enduring record of Ye Season, one that keeps giving with each and every replay.
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  3. Consequence
    Jun 18, 2018
    75
    The controlled chaos of the record is proof that somewhere beneath all of the public outbursts and musical misfires, Kanye West--not the old Kanye--but the actual man and his heart are still somewhere in the mix planning to raise the bar and occasionally executing to near flawless result.
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