The Life Of Pablo
by Kanye West
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  1. luizfelipeluiz
    Feb 12, 2016
    10
    Best album of his since 2010s Twisted Fantasy. The chase for new sounds, experiments new borders to cross as producer and rapper. It's a gem. The collabs are crazy.
  2. MikeyD1esel
    Feb 16, 2016
    0
    This album is complete and utter, unforgiving trash. There's absolutely no content on this whatsoever. I'm real sick and tired of all these Knaye cultist hypebeasts losing their minds over absolute trash. I don't care if the sound is great, although it's basically autotuned nonsense that sounds like an angry child banging on a trash can, he should go and PRODUCE then. Calling this a RAPThis album is complete and utter, unforgiving trash. There's absolutely no content on this whatsoever. I'm real sick and tired of all these Knaye cultist hypebeasts losing their minds over absolute trash. I don't care if the sound is great, although it's basically autotuned nonsense that sounds like an angry child banging on a trash can, he should go and PRODUCE then. Calling this a RAP album is insulting to real MCs like Kendrick… Expand
  3. Gunjack
    Feb 14, 2016
    0
    A disc full of autotune jingles juxtaposed on edm trap music layered up with pseudo gospel chorus' and auto tune whining. Not even listenable. The emperor has no clothes.
  4. LukaGoncalves
    Feb 15, 2016
    8
    The first impression I got upon listening to TLOP for the first time was that it is not as cohesive as MBDTF or Yeezus which it clearly revisits and attempts to fuse, and even though it's growing on me with each listen, TLOP sounds somewhat unfinished and a little step too far from the sheer greatness of MBDTF or the raw emotion of Yeezus. However there are some excellent pieces of musicThe first impression I got upon listening to TLOP for the first time was that it is not as cohesive as MBDTF or Yeezus which it clearly revisits and attempts to fuse, and even though it's growing on me with each listen, TLOP sounds somewhat unfinished and a little step too far from the sheer greatness of MBDTF or the raw emotion of Yeezus. However there are some excellent pieces of music here like No More Parties in LA, FML, Wolves, Waves or Famous. The messy release of TLOP, Kanye's latest weird tweets and the suprise edited version of Wolves are in order with the raw and disorganized nature of TLOP. Maybe he should have worked on it for a little longer but TLOP is in no way a bad album and sets the scene to Kanye's future music endeavours. 75/100… Expand
  5. sybtonline
    Feb 18, 2016
    8
    If you took all Kanye’s previous albums, dropped it in a pot and cooked it, The Life Of Pablo is what you will get. The Life Of Pablo is messy in a good way, noisy in a beautiful way and all over the place in an orderly way (I dont even know what that means but it sounds good right?) This album is sonically out of this world as you would expect a Kante album to be, the album however fallIf you took all Kanye’s previous albums, dropped it in a pot and cooked it, The Life Of Pablo is what you will get. The Life Of Pablo is messy in a good way, noisy in a beautiful way and all over the place in an orderly way (I dont even know what that means but it sounds good right?) This album is sonically out of this world as you would expect a Kante album to be, the album however fall shorts in terms of great lyricism -sybt.tv… Expand
  6. arnmlr6
    May 7, 2016
    8
    After finally hearing TLOP when it began streaming in places other than TIDAL I was pretty okay with it but it definitely wasn't album of the year material. However, for weeks afterwards I found myself with about half of the album on repeat in my head. There's an intoxicating mood of ego, spirituality, and hip-hop to the music that JUST might stick in my head for the rest of the year.
  7. tpab
    Feb 22, 2016
    9
    The Life Of Pablo, arguably the first major hip hop release of 2016, lived up to most hype. The great punchlines, combination of some of his older projects, and excellent producing makes this album what it is, a amazing album.
  8. Nardeen
    Mar 11, 2017
    7
    We rarely get an album with this many collaboration it's almost like Kanye was like I want an album for everyone, and he does this very well there's a song for everyone, Father Stretch My Hands Pt, 2 and No More Parties In LA are bangers, there are songs like Ultralight Beam and Waves, and then there's Famous. The only issue I have is that there is no story or end goal to this album butWe rarely get an album with this many collaboration it's almost like Kanye was like I want an album for everyone, and he does this very well there's a song for everyone, Father Stretch My Hands Pt, 2 and No More Parties In LA are bangers, there are songs like Ultralight Beam and Waves, and then there's Famous. The only issue I have is that there is no story or end goal to this album but instead it's just a bunch of singles.… Expand
  9. Super-Evil-DOOM
    Feb 17, 2016
    8
    Somewhere in here it feels like there's an amazing album that just isn't polished or fully formed. TLOP is a bit chaotic in nature with a few tracks that feel both unfinished and like filler. There are 8-9 truly wonderful songs on the track list, a few of those such as Feedback or Fade STILL feel like they could probably be more than what they are even though their current state is stillSomewhere in here it feels like there's an amazing album that just isn't polished or fully formed. TLOP is a bit chaotic in nature with a few tracks that feel both unfinished and like filler. There are 8-9 truly wonderful songs on the track list, a few of those such as Feedback or Fade STILL feel like they could probably be more than what they are even though their current state is still extremely replayable. Overall, this is still a very exceptional album that can feel a bit exhausting at times, but it does grow with each listen.… Expand
  10. bitalicious
    Feb 14, 2016
    9
    9/10 (at first listen) - highlights: ultralight beam, famous, waves, fml, no more parties in l.a. & fade. This is how a masterpiece should sound like.
  11. DoTheFrowns69
    Feb 16, 2016
    10
    If Yeezus was an album with no pop filter, then The Life of Pablo is a pop album with no filter. Yeezus was about the aesthetic; it sought to create, through its instrumentals and lyrics, an album that had a singular, harsh, and uncompromising sound. On TLOP, Kanye maintains that experimental, free-wheeling vibe, but don’t be mistaken: this album definitely stands on its own. This album isIf Yeezus was an album with no pop filter, then The Life of Pablo is a pop album with no filter. Yeezus was about the aesthetic; it sought to create, through its instrumentals and lyrics, an album that had a singular, harsh, and uncompromising sound. On TLOP, Kanye maintains that experimental, free-wheeling vibe, but don’t be mistaken: this album definitely stands on its own. This album is full-on, no-holds-barred, Kanye West; he pulls out every trick, aesthetic, and guest in his bag of tricks, and ends up with a truly amazing album.
    Fans of Kanye’s work may be taken aback by TLOP at first, because it’s the first album in a long time where he doesn’t try to create a genre-defying work of art. Instead, he decides to slow down, look back on what he’s done, and play with it in his music. There’s bits of every album he’s ever created in here; some tracks would fit comfortably on Late Registration, while others are so dark and animalistic that they could’ve served as the intro to Yeezus. This diversity might make the tracks on this album seem disconnected, but it actually speaks to the variety that exists between all of his albums. I’ll put it this way: if you’re a Kanye fan, this is your dream album. If you’re new to his work, however, I would hesitate to recommend it to you. If you haven’t grown used to the auto-tuned, simplistic lyricism of 808’s and Heartbreak, or the brute arrogance of Yeezus (both of which are excellently utilized here), then this will seem like a strange, confusing piece of work. It takes a certain knowledge of Kanye the artist, and a certain appreciation of his work, to truly enjoy this album. To put it simply, if you're not about Kanye West, then you might not be about this album.
    Once you’re willing to take the plunge, however, you’ll find that this is a very well-crafted, enjoyable assortment of aesthetics. Kanye draws from the very best, most interesting aspects of his music, and somehow fits it all together like only he could. Some tracks have him spitting bars energetically (“Feedback”), while others have him reduced to such primitive lyrics that you wonder if he’s actually blacked out in the studio (“Freestyle 4”). “Highlights” feels like “Good Life” part 2, while the crescendo of “FML” feels like a spiritual successor to “Hold My Liquor”. By looking back, Kanye draws not only from himself, but also from those he’s inspired. The incredible intro “Ultralight Beam” brings in Chance the Rapper, who belts out one of his best guest verses of all time while praising his mentor and favorite rapper. “Facts” is such a Drake song that you’d almost accuse Kanye of being unoriginal, until you remember that 808’s was the album that spawned Drizzy’s aesthetic in the first place. Despite the familiarity, none of this feels like a retread. Rather, it feels like a summary; like the biography of an artist. Fitting, I guess, that it be called the Life of Pablo.    … Expand
  12. finnbarrh
    Feb 16, 2016
    10
    this is a god dream. sonically one of the best albums i have ever heard. kanye going down in the history books. every sound is so precise and glorious to listen to.
  13. Isaiahharris30
    Feb 18, 2016
    10
    This isn't Hip Hop it's just pure beautiful music. Kanye is at his best and he doesn't seem like stop anytime soon. He might be a distraction in the public but the music trumps everything.
  14. kogsbogs
    Feb 14, 2016
    10
    Forget for one second the author of this creation and let yourself free fall into the sonics of this masterpiece.
    Reveal the layers to your soul......
  15. hip-hop-is-back
    Feb 15, 2016
    9
    One of Kanye's strongest assets is his ability to juxtapose complete delusion with surprising self awareness. In TLOP, the sound is as erratic and jarring as Kanye's own personality, yet it succeeds in bringing a near seamless finished product to Kanye's fans. The production is smoother than YEEZUS's. The lyrics are more daring than any of his previous works. West is begging those who hateOne of Kanye's strongest assets is his ability to juxtapose complete delusion with surprising self awareness. In TLOP, the sound is as erratic and jarring as Kanye's own personality, yet it succeeds in bringing a near seamless finished product to Kanye's fans. The production is smoother than YEEZUS's. The lyrics are more daring than any of his previous works. West is begging those who hate him to keep it up. The album is full of tracks that won't be heard on the radio, but ones that will undoubtedly become synonymous with the nightlife. The self-proclaimed genius/mad man adds something truly special to his already groundbreaking discography with this release, and while we all miss the old Kanye, this one will suit his fans just fine.… Expand
  16. dannybb1433
    Feb 16, 2016
    10
    This album is beautiful. A lot of people will not like the autotune, but this could be his most personal work to date, and his best produced album too
  17. gabriel1
    Feb 18, 2016
    8
    Tonnes of fantastic content and impeccable production, but the ordering of the track list plus a few tracks (Waves, Highlights, Freestyle 4, Silver Surfer Intermission) suck some of the greatness out of the overall album.
  18. vinzdakid
    Feb 14, 2016
    9
    It's a great album, could have been better though. Wolves in particular should have included Sia and Vic. Other than that, well-produced album with memorable songs such as "Father Stretch My Hands" and "Highlights".
  19. Levenhagen
    Feb 15, 2016
    10
    Kanye keeps reinventing himself with The Life of Pablo, another classic, with the prdocution level through the roof yeezy has also several excelent guests to go along with the ride, it backs a little from the aggressiveness of last album "yeezus", finding common ground with "my dark beautiful" and "the college dropout". The highlights of the album are in Ultralight Beam, Waves, FML, NoKanye keeps reinventing himself with The Life of Pablo, another classic, with the prdocution level through the roof yeezy has also several excelent guests to go along with the ride, it backs a little from the aggressiveness of last album "yeezus", finding common ground with "my dark beautiful" and "the college dropout". The highlights of the album are in Ultralight Beam, Waves, FML, No More Parties in LA and Fade.… Expand
  20. draediamond
    Feb 15, 2016
    9
    This is a REALLY great album! This album will be underrated by a few rap fans because it's not as lyrical as some would like but the level of art on this album is unmatchable by anybody making music today. Drake, Lamar, Cole, and Future may never even come close to this album. It again pushes the boundaries of rap and mixes all sounds of Kanye that we love. The Life of Pablo is comparableThis is a REALLY great album! This album will be underrated by a few rap fans because it's not as lyrical as some would like but the level of art on this album is unmatchable by anybody making music today. Drake, Lamar, Cole, and Future may never even come close to this album. It again pushes the boundaries of rap and mixes all sounds of Kanye that we love. The Life of Pablo is comparable to 2010's Twisted Fantasy and sets Kanye as possibly the all-time king of rap music.… Expand
  21. iandt4
    Feb 25, 2016
    10
    This is really one of thew few albums that I would rate 10/10. Every track on the album is worth listening to (except maybe Silver Surfer Intermission), and that's something I haven't seen on any of Kanye's albums before now. He brings forth so many great new sounds, and the repeated biblical allusions add greatly to the album's intensity. This is truly one of the greatest musical releasesThis is really one of thew few albums that I would rate 10/10. Every track on the album is worth listening to (except maybe Silver Surfer Intermission), and that's something I haven't seen on any of Kanye's albums before now. He brings forth so many great new sounds, and the repeated biblical allusions add greatly to the album's intensity. This is truly one of the greatest musical releases of the 21st century. Best tracks include: Ultra Light Beam, Father Stretch My Hands, Pt 2, Famous, Low Lights, High Lights, Waves, Wolves and Real Friends. Don't hesitate to listen to this masterpiece!… Expand
  22. ajbryson
    Feb 29, 2016
    8
    Let me start by saying that after my first listen to this album i probably would have gave it a 9 or 8. I enjoyed my first listen but I think I was unfairly comparing it to MBDTF. However, after countless listens after (either straight though or bits and pieces) this album is just flat out fantastic. I feel as though the reason it is polarizing for most fans is because: 1) lyrics are notLet me start by saying that after my first listen to this album i probably would have gave it a 9 or 8. I enjoyed my first listen but I think I was unfairly comparing it to MBDTF. However, after countless listens after (either straight though or bits and pieces) this album is just flat out fantastic. I feel as though the reason it is polarizing for most fans is because: 1) lyrics are not priority on this album some are even laughably embarrassing (but i still shout them out each time) 2) The album is a mess when listened chronologically and its completely on purpose 3) Many people, fans or not, rate Kanye albums based completely on his character in the time leading up to its release and his character was completely ridiculous leading up to and including the actual release of this project. That being said this album is for fans of Kanye and that is it. This is a Kanye album wether you like it or not. It beautifully combines his last three albums into a sundae with sprinkles of the first three albums. Lets go track by track.

    Ultra Light Beam: sonically booming and utterly beautiful with chance the rapper stealing the show and giving me chills every time
    FSMH pt 1: CUDI!!! every time it drops after "ima shoot you" i feel like im being beamed up to the heavens where cudi greats me with a smile. it does contain an extremely strange line about a model and some bleach but damnit if i dont rap along EVERY time
    Pt 2: this track bangs but thats about it for me
    Famous: probably one of my favorites this is just a certified banger with Ye bringing bars, rihanna smashing the hook, and swiz masterfully sampling Bom Bom
    Feedback: great song funky beat #bars
    Low Lights: the only low part on the album not sure what he was going for here but i don't like it. it wouldve been an ok intro but as an interlude its just ridiculous
    Highlights: yet another banger with Thugger being himself and the Dream doing nice work and i smile every time Kanye says "sound like me?"
    Freestyle 4: this is what Yeezus needed to sound like, only complaint is it isn't longer
    I love Kanye: hahahaha
    Waves: good, not sure why chance wanted it on the album so much its not bad but not great for me
    FML: my favorite track Weeknd absolutely kills and Kanye gets beautifully introspective
    Real Friends: Kanye at his best
    Wolves: Very good song but i think I enjoyed the Vic Mensa and Sia version a bit more but hearing Franks voice makes up for it
    Silver surfer intermission: meh same thing with lowlights
    30 Hours: this one is personally polarizing for me i love it and kanye come with bars thanks to drake her (ironic isnt it) but Andre 3000 comes on just to sing 2 words?? disappointing to say the least and the second half of the song its completely unnecessary would've enjoyed it more if 3000 did something like what Chris Rock did at the end of Blame Game on MBDTF
    No more parties in LA: Kanye and Kendrick... enough said
    Facts: better than the original but still just ok
    Fade: interesting concept but the sample begins to annoy me quickly so it probably wont get many plays    … Expand
  23. NortyCrosal
    Feb 14, 2016
    7
    Lets get this out the way - this is not his best work. Its not Yeezus, and its definitely not MDTF. But its not a bad album at all. It feels like he has tried to fuse his two previous albums and had partial success. I actually feel like one of the albums best songs is Waves - which ironically was almost not on the album - and was the reason the album was delayed. FML is another excellentLets get this out the way - this is not his best work. Its not Yeezus, and its definitely not MDTF. But its not a bad album at all. It feels like he has tried to fuse his two previous albums and had partial success. I actually feel like one of the albums best songs is Waves - which ironically was almost not on the album - and was the reason the album was delayed. FML is another excellent piece, featuring The Weeknd - someone who i'm not usually to fond of, but here he shines. We all know that No More Parties in L.A is an excellent track having heard it on Kanye's Soundcloud almost a month ago, but it seems even better when listened to amongst the other songs in TLOP. Overall, i think it will take me several weeks, if not months, to come to a fully fleshed out opinion on this album (as is often the case with Kanye's work), but my initial reaction is that this album represents a Kanye that is standing at a crossroads, unsure of which way to go. This unsureness can be heard in the songs - but this isn't necessarily a bad thing, it gives many of the tracks a sort of edginess that we haven't heard before from Yeezy. I'm not quite sure how history will remember this album. It will be either seen as a weak point in Kanye's otherwise stellar career, or it could be seen as a marked change in direction not just for him, but for the whole Hip-Hop genre in general. Only time will tell.… Expand
  24. puppymonkeyswag
    Feb 15, 2016
    10
    This is not the greatest album of all time. It is not even Kanye West's greatest album to date, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy gets that designation. What this album is, however, is unique, audacious, and hilarious at some moments. Kanye West, when you look beyond his twitter meltdowns, is still one of the greatest artists in the world today and proves it again with The Life of Pablo.This is not the greatest album of all time. It is not even Kanye West's greatest album to date, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy gets that designation. What this album is, however, is unique, audacious, and hilarious at some moments. Kanye West, when you look beyond his twitter meltdowns, is still one of the greatest artists in the world today and proves it again with The Life of Pablo. The lyrics are nice, the beats are very nice, and the features are very, very nice. This album proves once again that Kanye is still on the Mount Rushmore of hip-hop artists today.… Expand
  25. Thelifeofreview
    Feb 17, 2016
    9
    Em primeiro lugar o religioso 'So Help Me God', em segundo lugar o curto 'SWISH', em terceiro o sutil 'Waves' e enfim o misterioso 'The Life Of Pablo'.

    The Life Of Pablo é o sétimo álbum solo de estúdio do rapper Kanye West. Lançado oficialmente em 12 de Janeiro. Após uma longa pausa de 3 anos, enfim Kanye West está de volta. Após alguns singles e desfiles, ele volta com tudo, enfim    Em primeiro lugar o religioso 'So Help Me God', em segundo lugar o curto 'SWISH', em terceiro o sutil 'Waves' e enfim o misterioso 'The Life Of Pablo'.

    The Life Of Pablo é o sétimo álbum solo de estúdio do rapper Kanye West. Lançado oficialmente em 12 de Janeiro.

    Após uma longa pausa de 3 anos, enfim Kanye West está de volta. Após alguns singles e desfiles, ele volta com tudo, enfim com um relacionamento sem turbulência, ele recebe de Deus seus dois novos anjos e suas roupas em total evidência. Kanye West apresenta nesse novo álbum uma nova pessoa, um Kanye que nós ainda não tínhamos conhecimento.

    O álbum conta com participações de Chance The Rapper, Chris Brown, Desiigner, Frank Ocean, Kendrick Lamar, Kid Cudi, Kirk Franklin, Post Malone, Rihanna, Sia, Ty Dolla $ign, Vic Mensa, The Weeknd & Young Thug. UFA!

    E nas produções destaco; Cashmere Cat, Kanye West, Madlib, Metro Boomin & Rick Rubin.

    A Pitchfork compara Kanye a Picasso, aqui nesse texto comparo o álbum ao quadro de Les Demoiselles d'Avignon.

    Les Demoiselles d'Avignon: A composição de Picasso, 'As Senhoritas de Avignon', levou nove meses para ser feita, vindo a se tornar uma das obras responsáveis por revolucionar a história da arte, formando a base para o cubismo e a pintura abstrata. O Álbum é complexo, como é a pintura. As participações do álbum são como as cores da pintura, todas estão distribuídas perfeitamente, não há excessos, e todos estão em seus devidos lugares.

    Como a pintura, o álbum trocou de nome diversas vezes. A pintura foi incompreendida pelos amigos de Picasso, e o álbum está sendo incompreendido por alguns não fãs. Kanye referiu-se ao álbum como o álbum da vida, já Picasso referiu-se a pintura como sua primeira verdadeira pintura. Ambos também tem influencias da cultura africana. Picasso relatou que a pintura se retrata de tudo que ocorreu/correrá em 50 anos, o álbum retrata tudo que ocorreu na vida do Kanye e tudo o que ele deseja ocorrer. Muitos estilos em uma única tela. Muitos estilos musicais em único álbum. A possibilidade de fazer tudo que vem a sua mente. A possibilidade de rimar sobre qualquer assunto. A ousadia de Picasso. A ousadia de Kanye em 'Famous', 'Feedback' 'Freestyle 4' & 'FACTS'.

    O álbum não é de fácil entendimento como 'Graduation', você levará algumas semanas para admitir que é um bom álbum. O que Kanye passou para mim é que, ele fez o álbum expondo tudo que viveu e para seus fieis fãs. O álbum não se prende em só em um estilo, ele varia, o que é ótimo. Porém, Kanye deveria ter realizado a distribuição de faixas com mais delicadeza, algo que sempre o destacou. As letras estão no ponto, com rimas fortes e letras emocionantes tais como; 'Ultralight Beam', 'Real Friends' & 'Wolves'. Produção também é um destaque, conta com a lenda Rick Rubin, o produtor do momento, Metro Boomin e também o seu fiel companheiro Mike Dean, que produz conjunto desde Graduation. Como praxe, Kanye dá uma aula de samples no álbum, contendo samples de 'Stand Up and Shout About Love' por Larry Graham Jr, 'Do What You Gotta Do' pela Nina Simone, elementos sonoros do jogo 'Street Fighter II' e '(I Know) I'm Losing You' de Rare Earth.

    Enfim, é um bom álbum. Não se compara ao clássico 'My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy'. porém está em um alto nível. Kanye West nunca decepciona.

    Músicas de destaque: 'Ultralight Beam', 'Real Friends' & 'No More Parties in L.A.'    … Expand
  26. wyatt124uu
    Feb 16, 2016
    9
    Kanye tops his critically acclaimed Yeezus which was released 3 years ago, The Life Of Pablo is very experimental as Kanye tends to be but more enjoyable to fans than Yeezus.
    As I found, Yeezus was not as well received as I felt it deserved.
    TLOP obviously has some amazing production, it's pretty much flawless in that area, one thing I noticed worth mentioning is the vocal samples. A lot    Kanye tops his critically acclaimed Yeezus which was released 3 years ago, The Life Of Pablo is very experimental as Kanye tends to be but more enjoyable to fans than Yeezus.
    As I found, Yeezus was not as well received as I felt it deserved.
    TLOP obviously has some amazing production, it's pretty much flawless in that area, one thing I noticed worth mentioning is the vocal samples. A lot of songs in the track list have vocal samples used mixed in with the beats or in another way. Songs like Fade, Famous, Waves, and Wolves are phenomenal examples of this. All four of these songs have a strong showing of vocal sampling mixed in with the overall production, and all of them come out fantastic. Sister Nancy's song Bam Bam is vocal sampled on the second half of the song Famous and is easily one of the most jaw dropping moments on the album. The song turns from Kanye rapping a lot of braggadocio over a very shining banger type beat, to an incredible soulful, and in a weird way, hope giving beat with Nancy's vocals fitting in perfect. Swizz Beatz ad-libs throughout the song are also incredibly enjoyable, not too much is enough. As recognizable as the Nancy sample is, it still comes in as beautifully and will remind you how you felt when you first heard it (and if you haven't heard the sample before you are in for quite a feeling).
    The album kicks off incredibly strong with Ultralight Beam, featuring GOOD Music's own The-Dream, Chance The Rapper and Kelly Price if I'm not mistaken. It is a beautiful, soul touching gosepl record which is a suprise from someone like Kanye, but it is does to perfection, with Dream and Kelly's vocals bring their game and a choir in the background making the track really feel like a "God dream" as Kanye states in the track. Chance brings a powerful verse to put the cherry on top of the sundae.
    FML is also a mentionable track which features The Weeknd, it is another twisted love story from Kanye talking about how he always "F*cks his life up". The song starts off very slow, but picks up after the first hook which is a quick but powerful show of emotion from The Weeknd.
    The interlude/skit "I Love Kanye" is a hilarious, awesome little jab at all the people who say they miss the "old Kanye" and it is epic.
    Theres a song for everyone on here and some songs are hard not to like. From fun listens like No More Parties In LA, Highlights & Waves to gruff songs that might convince you Kanye is an insane genius like Freestyle 4, Feedback and Facts. The album is a thrilling roller coaster, the mood can change up incredibly in just a few songs, you'll go from near tears from the dark Wolves track with Frank Ocean, to dancing with no care to No More Parties In LA with Kendrick Lamar.
    In conclusion, this isn't Kanye's best work, but it is definitely another impressive entry to his discography, which is already on of the strongest in music history.
    I'm giving this a Strong 9.7    … Expand
  27. wbz
    Feb 17, 2016
    10
    This isn't Fantasy. This isn't quite Late Registration. But damn it's good. Even though the whole thing feels a bit messy, he manages to coalesce a variety of sounds into a distinct feel.
  28. steeze_abiola
    Feb 18, 2016
    9
    The album presents itself to somewhat artistic, revealing a spiritually elusive sonic ambiance. Of all the intended album titles, TLOP interprets the aberrational and con-jointed musical effort of his publicly unacceptable persona and the younger novel Kanye West.

    Just like @JeffGoldblum said; no two Kanye albums sounds alike. If you are finding difficulties liking this album, Read up    The album presents itself to somewhat artistic, revealing a spiritually elusive sonic ambiance. Of all the intended album titles, TLOP interprets the aberrational and con-jointed musical effort of his publicly unacceptable persona and the younger novel Kanye West.

    Just like @JeffGoldblum said; no two Kanye albums sounds alike. If you are finding difficulties liking this album, Read up on Pablo Picasso and see how he started off with the generally acceptable form of art and grew up to be more personal, expressional and deviant.

    Some reviewers think its an incomplete sound, Kanye has taken a impressionist approach to how "beautiful" is defined. Take a cue from his clothing line; appreciating ugliness as an aesthetic defiance is the mode he has been creating music upon, not having to be the harmoniously balanced keys of Marvin Gaye.

    The overly collective mix of different sounds and samples suggests Kanye's ability to extract rhythm and combine a generational ascension of sounds.

    The -1 from my score is the harmful image the lyrical contents adds to his personality. He tries to reinvigorate the humorous Kanye to which he poorly misrepresented into something harsh and intense.    … Expand
  29. dstern29
    Feb 15, 2016
    10
    Kanye returns to the soulful sound that skyrocketed to fame while still finding room to push the boundaries of rap's aesthetics, taking the whole genre to new heights. His anger, weaknesses, cockiness, arrogance, pride, and happiness are on full display in this album.
  30. Montie
    Feb 16, 2016
    10
    This is an album for the fan of all 6 solos. If you hate one of them then you're not gonna love this. But if you're smart and love all 6 then this is the summary. Every track is perfect and its not even completely finished.

    7/7 baby!!
  31. vapo
    Feb 16, 2016
    10
    Classic album. Not only is the production amazing, but West brings an authenticity that nobody else can. He isn't bringing the same tired social criticisms from the last 20 years that we continually hear from Kendrick Lamar. He is bringing both anger and hope together like nobody else can.
  32. Kablaaze
    Feb 16, 2016
    10
    Great opening track. Some questionable lyrics here and there but that's Kanye and we love him for that. Genius in every sense of the word. Mr. West does it once again 7 in a row.
  33. roturru
    Feb 16, 2016
    10
    Kanye has been Extremely edgy fro the the last couple of years. This album ended up being Edgy to match his current personality. His lyrics are funny, sarcastic, and full of his egoism. Master piece.
  34. flopez13
    Feb 17, 2016
    10
    A masterpiece in its own right, the album isn't meant for those who cant stomach this kind of music. Kanye isn't making music so that you'd like him or so you can take him seriously, he's making music that he wants to make for fun and making it sound amazing as well. We shouldn't analyze everything he says because really all he's doing is giving us his opinions, humor and own experiencesA masterpiece in its own right, the album isn't meant for those who cant stomach this kind of music. Kanye isn't making music so that you'd like him or so you can take him seriously, he's making music that he wants to make for fun and making it sound amazing as well. We shouldn't analyze everything he says because really all he's doing is giving us his opinions, humor and own experiences on a sliver platter with flawless production behind it. Its a perfect mess.… Expand
  35. TrentRey
    Mar 5, 2016
    7
    A very great and interesting album. Some of West best songs are on this album. Ultralight Beam, Father Stretch My Hands, Pt 1 and 2, Waves, FML, 30Hours , Real Friends, No More Parties and Famous. This album is up to par with his best album MBDTF. This album feel like a soundtrack to his life. The only song that is bad on this album is "Facts". Lyrically , West is spitting much better barsA very great and interesting album. Some of West best songs are on this album. Ultralight Beam, Father Stretch My Hands, Pt 1 and 2, Waves, FML, 30Hours , Real Friends, No More Parties and Famous. This album is up to par with his best album MBDTF. This album feel like a soundtrack to his life. The only song that is bad on this album is "Facts". Lyrically , West is spitting much better bars than his last album.… Expand
  36. KuntaKinteJr
    Feb 14, 2016
    8
    The heart of this album lies in its sound. Kanye may not be at his lyrical peak, but the mixture of the well executed instrumentals and Kanye's lyrics lead to another innovation in his sound. Cant wait to hear the next project from him.
  37. negativeboy
    Feb 14, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Apesar do verso para aquela pessoa, o álbum é mais uma obra de arte do Kanye, como sempre ele fazendo um ótimo trabalho, se superando cada vez mais.
    Maravilhoso álbum!    … Expand
  38. owenooo
    Feb 14, 2016
    10
    Master piece. Depsite all the controversy and rants, this is how you incorporate other genres while maintaining the integrity of the product - sonically and harmonically
  39. eldestz
    Feb 14, 2016
    10
    Kanye has been known for releasing incredible game-changing albums. This album is no different. I literally cannot think of a song I do not like. The features are expertly utilized, the tracks have such incredible emotion behind them, what's there not to like about this album? A common critique has been lack of cohesiveness, but I disagree. I really feel like there is a clear themeKanye has been known for releasing incredible game-changing albums. This album is no different. I literally cannot think of a song I do not like. The features are expertly utilized, the tracks have such incredible emotion behind them, what's there not to like about this album? A common critique has been lack of cohesiveness, but I disagree. I really feel like there is a clear theme throughout most of the album.… Expand
  40. clouie99
    Feb 14, 2016
    10
    Kanye's best album. It's a blend of all of his past work put into one project. Everything else is perfection. collabs on point as with the production. my only complaint is that Vic Mensa and Sia aren't on Wolves.
    Favorites: FML, Waves, Fade, Famous
  41. CelineDion69
    Feb 15, 2016
    9
    Absolutely stunning. From the moment the choir comes in on Ultralight Beams to the last note of Fade, you get Kanye firing on all cylinders. The most grueling album I've heard in a long time, and that is the best compliment I could give an album. There is so much beauty and soul to get through, it's almost overwhelming. Kanye only had one misstep: the misogynistic and perplexing Taylor Swift line.
  42. meekmiLL
    Feb 15, 2016
    9
    This album is fantastic. In fact it is very fantastic but what stops it from being a classic album such as his previous work (MBDTF and Late Registration) is the lack of cohesion and consistency with the albums which might be because of his irregular thought pattern of changing everything about the album all the time. Nonetheless, it's a Kanye album. Of course it's gonna be fantastic.
  43. DavidAndrews
    Feb 14, 2016
    10
    Another mesh of amazing sounds. Starts off on a very high note and keeps the energy going throughout the album. The only thing holding it back from a perfect 10 were some questionable lyrics on a couple songs.
  44. LDyhrKopp
    Feb 13, 2016
    10
    Wow, Kanye has done it again. This album really demonstrates his incredible ability to innovate in music. The whole album hasn't been released yet, however I have listened to the tidal live stream about 5/6 times now and it delivers on his promise of being an exceptional album. TLOP really makes the rest of music out right now seem watered down, and lacking a certain bang that came withWow, Kanye has done it again. This album really demonstrates his incredible ability to innovate in music. The whole album hasn't been released yet, however I have listened to the tidal live stream about 5/6 times now and it delivers on his promise of being an exceptional album. TLOP really makes the rest of music out right now seem watered down, and lacking a certain bang that came with this piece of music. My only concern is that Kanye is considering putting "FACTS" on the final product. If he does that sadly there will be one track on this album to make it imperfect, but otherwise it's a certified masterpiece.… Expand
  45. TrippyTippy
    Feb 14, 2016
    10
    Kanye has opened new doors to Hip Hop with this album. I've never heard anything like this before. The production is fantastic, the features all hit, Kanye shows us more of his unique personality. Truly the album of life.
  46. AirMartino347
    Feb 16, 2016
    10
    In the same class as MBDTF. Giving it a 10/10 only because MBDTF was perfect and this album is still very good. Kanye is a dick and always ill be blinded by his ego but he can produce some amazing pieces of art.
  47. abscherz
    Feb 15, 2016
    10
    Nearly every song is refreshing. Favorite tracks: Waves, FLM, Real Friends, Wolves, No More Parties in LA, Famous. Least favorite: Facts

    Needless to say if you're a Kanye fan, you won't be disappointed.
  48. drewskie2010
    Feb 15, 2016
    8
    the production is consistently thrilling and entrancing. However, his rapping has been better in the past. The production alone makes this album must-listen though. The featured guests did a fantastic as well.
  49. suyash
    Feb 14, 2016
    10
    i already wrote a review but I am rewriting it.
    This album is insane. I have not enjoyed any album this much for a while. Production wise this album is great. Lyrics are bit on and off there for sure. But the whole album sounds so **** good that you forget about the lyrics.
    I think Kanye's main focus was on production and combining his earlier innovations into this one masterpiece.    i already wrote a review but I am rewriting it.
    This album is insane. I have not enjoyed any album this much for a while. Production wise this album is great. Lyrics are bit on and off there for sure. But the whole album sounds so **** good that you forget about the lyrics.
    I think Kanye's main focus was on production and combining his earlier innovations into this one masterpiece. Musically it is intended to be incohesive since it combines different genres.Thematically upto 'waves' it is pretty tight and kanye has mentioned 30 hours as a bonus track on the track itself. So after that its just a bunch of excellent songs.
    While MBTDF(again 10) was great both lyrically and sonically it had some lengthy songs on second half of the .album.
    This album while falling short lyrically covers that shortcoming neatly. Some songs are sweet version of 'Yeezus' songs .
    I headbanged so hard on Highlights ! Mannn!    … Expand
  50. theandyguthrie
    Feb 15, 2016
    9
    Some really strong tracks, a lot of really inventive sampling and emotional moments. Let down by a few weak interludes but I don't think that takes away from the strength of this album.

    Could be Kanye's best yet.
  51. tljacks
    Feb 16, 2016
    10
    This album truly is nothing short of a classic!!! He gives you something from each album (especially last 3.. Yeezus, MBDTF, and 808) ..... It gets better each listen!!! For me, it's top 3 of his catalog but I want to sit on the album a few more months to see if it still moves me the same, to move it up on his best albums list... Sonically, there will be no better album this year!!
  52. Asofnowyoudie
    Feb 14, 2016
    10
    Kanye West introduces gospel beats, and new collaborations to the rap genre which creates an amazing album. While the songs aren't too cohesive and come from a lot of different directions, all of them are top notch.
  53. micahmilton
    Feb 14, 2016
    9
    Great album. There were high expectations going into it and I came out satisfied and then some. There are a few lackluster songs but the good far outweighs the bad. Kanye has once again proven that no matter how strange of a celebrity he is in public, he is ultimately a great musician
  54. kali_michael
    Feb 13, 2016
    10
    this album is so excellent. i think it'll be almost as good as MBDTF. The sounds are just so beautiful, and the features are on point, the lyrics are crazy. Definitely buying this.
  55. nicopatella
    Feb 14, 2016
    10
    This is MDBTF meets Happy Yeezus. It fits the MDBTF structure and it's so well done, so well executed, so interesting, so complex.... This is the Kanye West of albums.
  56. MadBuc
    Feb 14, 2016
    10
    Best album since MBDTF. The Life Of Pablo really touches your soul and force to reflect about this world. The first track (Ultralight Beam) perfectly introduces you, what this album about. Kanye West AGAIN succeeded to show, why he is one of the best of ALL TIME
  57. rcmarcelo
    Feb 14, 2016
    10
    I've been waiting for this album since 2014. I think it's Kanye's best album since MBDTF. Production, Lyrics, Samples, everything. Kanye's really a genious.
  58. goochie
    Feb 14, 2016
    10
    Kanye West comes through again with another great album. This is a mixture of all his best albums that include soul samples, great melodies, and heavy hitting drums. Great features on the album as well, as opposed to the not so critically acclaimed Yeezus in 2013. This is easily going to go down as one of his best album and will contend for album of the year.
  59. israelvg49
    Feb 14, 2016
    10
    I already knew Kanye was going to come up with a project ahead of time, he did it The College Dropout, 808's, and MBDTF, and of COURSE Yeezus. Amazing production, lyrics were very solid, PERFECT HOOKS, and outstanding features. Has to be in the top 5 for the year of 2016.
  60. kennythekoala
    Feb 13, 2016
    10
    This album is unapologetically Kanye. I would say it is strongly influenced by 808s and Heartbreaks, Yeezus, and My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy. If you were a fan of those albums, you will find something to love about The Life of Pablo. The production on this album is absolutely insane. The beats are fantastic, the songs have progression, the songs are rapid fire and give you a twistedThis album is unapologetically Kanye. I would say it is strongly influenced by 808s and Heartbreaks, Yeezus, and My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy. If you were a fan of those albums, you will find something to love about The Life of Pablo. The production on this album is absolutely insane. The beats are fantastic, the songs have progression, the songs are rapid fire and give you a twisted view of Kanye's reality.… Expand
  61. feliperodx
    Feb 14, 2016
    9
    kanye prove his artistry , no his best record but undoubtly his best art comosition.........................................................................................................
  62. ILLmatic94
    Feb 14, 2016
    10
    TLOP features some of the best production on a Kanye album since MBDTF. Musically this album is a mixture of 808s, College Dropout and MBDTF to form a beautiful abstract sonic experience that can't be quantified with a rating. Lyrically Kanye is once again scrutinising his own actions, mental state and his past. Kanye doesn't conform to what people expect from him, in fact he addresses hisTLOP features some of the best production on a Kanye album since MBDTF. Musically this album is a mixture of 808s, College Dropout and MBDTF to form a beautiful abstract sonic experience that can't be quantified with a rating. Lyrically Kanye is once again scrutinising his own actions, mental state and his past. Kanye doesn't conform to what people expect from him, in fact he addresses his fan's constant yearning for "old Kanye". TLOP needs to be heard, reviews are cool but go listen for yourself fam.… Expand
  63. tinyhatpat
    Feb 14, 2016
    10
    This album is like a hybrid of all the great parts from his previous albums. Reminds me of the old Dark Twisted Fantasy Album. I used to say I missed the old Kanye... This makes me love the new Kanye.
  64. KostaK
    Feb 14, 2016
    10
    The album is Kanye, fantastic and an emotional journey of music. The album was well worth the delay and the amount spent. The only thing i would say could be improved is certain song, ones you will know if you listen, feel out of place on a Kanye Album. Certain Lyrics lack creativity but can be overlooked. Overall 'The Life of Pablo' is a phenomenal album and shows perfectly how fantasticThe album is Kanye, fantastic and an emotional journey of music. The album was well worth the delay and the amount spent. The only thing i would say could be improved is certain song, ones you will know if you listen, feel out of place on a Kanye Album. Certain Lyrics lack creativity but can be overlooked. Overall 'The Life of Pablo' is a phenomenal album and shows perfectly how fantastic Kanye is as a producer/artist/.… Expand
  65. HQ12Z
    Feb 14, 2016
    10
    Great album overall. weak beat here and there, weak line here and there but almost every track in the album is sweet listen. although i would give up on few stupid lines like Taylor's swift line, kanye bring great bars and lyrics on most of it, and in some tracks like Real Friends and No More Parties in L.A its his best lyrics i've heard in few years.
  66. sand-to-glass
    Feb 14, 2016
    10
    Anyone that says this album doesn't live up to the hype is basing their opinion completely on their hate for Kanye as a person. The man may be arrogant and a complete **** but the music he creates is still some of the best you'll find today.

    The Life of Pablo is a hit, it's like listening to a greatest hits album of songs that you've never heard before. The only downside is he took out    Anyone that says this album doesn't live up to the hype is basing their opinion completely on their hate for Kanye as a person. The man may be arrogant and a complete **** but the music he creates is still some of the best you'll find today.

    The Life of Pablo is a hit, it's like listening to a greatest hits album of songs that you've never heard before.
    The only downside is he took out Vic and Sia out of wolves (although Frank Ocean as a feature was almost just as good) but the album is still some of the best rap/hip hop I've heard in a long time.    … Expand
  67. knowaht
    Feb 14, 2016
    10
    This album is Kanye's Book of Revelation in the Bible of Yeezus. While he passes judgement on his enemies (one of which includes himself) in this chaotic, warped set of 17 beautifully produced tracks, he also maintains an atmosphere of optimism, redemption, and happiness that he's finally found in the closing chapter of his discography. Highlights include Ultra Lightbeam, the second partThis album is Kanye's Book of Revelation in the Bible of Yeezus. While he passes judgement on his enemies (one of which includes himself) in this chaotic, warped set of 17 beautifully produced tracks, he also maintains an atmosphere of optimism, redemption, and happiness that he's finally found in the closing chapter of his discography. Highlights include Ultra Lightbeam, the second part of Father Stretch My Hands (Desiigner is going to have a hell of a career), and FML.… Expand
  68. adamlikesmusic
    Feb 14, 2016
    10
    This album sounds like a greatest hits album of new songs. It's a little wild and all of the place, but in the best way possible. It all comes together somehow in a way that I can't even explain with words. Amazing album. "Kanyeezy you did it again. You a genius".
  69. mrchrister2
    Feb 16, 2016
    5
    About half of the songs on the album are amazing. The other half of the songs are complete trash. This album is all over the place and the quality is not consistent in the slightest. The lyrics can be funny and clever but then Kanye goes overboard on the corny lines sometimes which makes me cringe.
  70. jesseurbancsik
    Feb 12, 2016
    10
    When is Kanye actually going to release this album? My GOD, it's been a while. I watched the live stream of the debut. Great as always. Great features, except the cut of Vic Mensa and Sia on "Wolves". That was a great song. Frank Ocean is a great feature but not as good as Sia and Mensa. Oh, well. The album is a combination of all his past albums. Great lyrics about Taylor Swift, Kim and Rob.
  71. BShaps
    Feb 18, 2016
    4
    I'm absolutely perplexed how people can be giving this album good reviews. There are a couple of really good songs, the rest is some of the worst stuff I've ever heard. For example if you can't freestyle, don't put it on your album. It is probably the worst freestyle I've ever heard, here's an excerpt, and the rest of it is like this:

    What the f*** right now? What the f*** right    I'm absolutely perplexed how people can be giving this album good reviews. There are a couple of really good songs, the rest is some of the worst stuff I've ever heard. For example if you can't freestyle, don't put it on your album. It is probably the worst freestyle I've ever heard, here's an excerpt, and the rest of it is like this:

    What the f*** right now?
    What the f*** right now?
    What the, What the f*** right now?
    What if we f*** right now?
    What if we f***ed right in the middle
    Of this motherf***in' dinner table?
    What if we f***ed at the Vogue party?
    Would we be the life of the whole party?
    Shut down the whole party
    Would everybody start f***in'?
    Would everybody start f***in'?
    Would everybody start f***in'?

    If rhyming a line with the exact same line is talent then I'm a rap god.    … Expand
  72. rahmaniac2222
    Feb 14, 2016
    10
    Seriously, people hate on Kanye so much, but name one rapper who has as much influence and who changes the game as much as he does. Every single album is so different, it could be released by a different artist. TLOP is no different. He hasn't spit this well since College Dropout and the beats and production are on another level as usual. There is no comparison. Yeezus Christ is the singleSeriously, people hate on Kanye so much, but name one rapper who has as much influence and who changes the game as much as he does. Every single album is so different, it could be released by a different artist. TLOP is no different. He hasn't spit this well since College Dropout and the beats and production are on another level as usual. There is no comparison. Yeezus Christ is the single best artist of our generation. TLOP is testimony to that.… Expand
  73. Neymar
    Feb 14, 2016
    10
    Cette album est juste une tuerie!!! Peut-être son album le plus aboutie avec MBDTF. On aura attendu 3 ans, mais ça valait vraiment le coût. Sur cette album on le droit à tout, on passe du gospel, au rap futuriste, et aussi au bon vieux rap oldschool. Et puis ce final sur Fade pour conclure l'album. Je crois bien avoir eu une érection en l'écoutant. Un album grandiose et sans aucun doute leCette album est juste une tuerie!!! Peut-être son album le plus aboutie avec MBDTF. On aura attendu 3 ans, mais ça valait vraiment le coût. Sur cette album on le droit à tout, on passe du gospel, au rap futuriste, et aussi au bon vieux rap oldschool. Et puis ce final sur Fade pour conclure l'album. Je crois bien avoir eu une érection en l'écoutant. Un album grandiose et sans aucun doute le meilleur de cette année.… Expand
  74. PashaPS_
    Feb 14, 2016
    9
    What I like about Kanye - If he said that he will do a great material - he do a great material. It can be an upstart and rude - but his talent is incredible!
  75. AmirAbdiJama
    Feb 14, 2016
    9
    Explored Sound Is A Highlight Of The Album, It's So Diveresed But Still It Doesn't Leave A Theme That Kayne West Already Build With The 1st Song, The Production Is Really Excenllent, And Lyrics Is Good With A New Direction And Honesty Kayne Presented Is Impressive With Talking About And Comparing The Past With Future
  76. michaelsimpson
    Feb 14, 2016
    10
    This album is as close to perfect as Yeezy could've gotten. There are only two songs on the entire album that I have issues with, and that's only because I don't see how they feel in the overall narrative of the album. I don't mind them being there but I know I will likely make a playlist out of the album in iTunes and just remove those two particular tracks. I won't say which two I amThis album is as close to perfect as Yeezy could've gotten. There are only two songs on the entire album that I have issues with, and that's only because I don't see how they feel in the overall narrative of the album. I don't mind them being there but I know I will likely make a playlist out of the album in iTunes and just remove those two particular tracks. I won't say which two I am referring to as it is up to you to decide what this album does for you.

    Lyrically he is exactly where he should be at this point. And while I didn't think he would take any chances sonically, I am happy to report this album is just as DIFFERENT as his last three have been from each other...which is always a good thing in his case. Because he innovates and looks for the paths he hasn't travelled and always seems to choose something like a star. Robert Frost would be proud.    … Expand
  77. DownHere
    Feb 14, 2016
    10
    What can i say, kanye does it agian. The album of life he says, and that is trough. The album is meant to be uncohesive, its about everything kanye has done in his life up to this point. Kanye never does thing twice, and this is what we get, a 2016 BBQ for life
  78. ILIKEBJS
    Feb 14, 2016
    10
    Another masterpiece from Kanye. Truly one of the greatest artists of our generation. Classic Kanye lines and some great soul songs. Production is unparalleled in hip-hop today. The best hip-hop album since "To Pimp a Butterfly" (Thank you Chance for Waves and your verse on Ultralight Beam)
  79. Luckyluke93
    Feb 14, 2016
    7
    I made a Tidal trial account just for this album and, honestly, I expected more. TLOP is a long, well produced album with great featurings, but there's an incredible sense of confusion and in the gem of Wolves, without any motive Kanye, dropped off Sia & Vic Mensa and the track gone trash. Good album that could've been great.
  80. bdek16
    Feb 14, 2016
    10
    As a huge fan of "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy" Kanye, this is the kind of album I've been waiting for since 2010. All sorts of genres as well as phases of hip-hop are covered, from Ultra Light Beams-Gospel, to Highlights-modern rap... Truly a work of art. Wouldn't expect any less from Kanye.
  81. imdajudgem8
    Feb 14, 2016
    10
    This album is beautiful. A lot of people will not like the autotune, but this could be his most personal work to date, and his best produced album too! The features all did brilliant, and the lyricism is reminiscent of Graduation and 808s. Stellar work from a genius!
  82. atmosphericrex
    Feb 14, 2016
    9
    This is what everybody was expecting from Kanye and what everybody wasn't expecting from Kanye. It's another solid record as anticipated, but full of intelligent production and amazing samples that prove to be pleasantly surprising and extremely satisfying. Each song feels like it could be its own album while retaining the ability to exist cohesively and fantastically within the album.This is what everybody was expecting from Kanye and what everybody wasn't expecting from Kanye. It's another solid record as anticipated, but full of intelligent production and amazing samples that prove to be pleasantly surprising and extremely satisfying. Each song feels like it could be its own album while retaining the ability to exist cohesively and fantastically within the album. It's a great listen, if you like past Kanye records you will like this, if you have never listened to Kanye you will like this. The only people that will hate this record are those who are dismissive towards Kanye because of his representation in the media, this is an unimportant stigma that prevents closed-minded people from hearing some pretty great music. It's their loss.… Expand
  83. NickSiscoe
    Feb 14, 2016
    10
    A perfect combination of everything good about Kanye and it's a great album to add to his discography. Years from now Kanye will be talked about and respected for the amazing artist he is.
  84. Mack_Fraser
    Feb 14, 2016
    10
    In many ways, this album feels like a summation of all of Kanye's work to date. It includes sample heavy production work like his earlier albums, it has some conspicuous auto-tune like Heart Breaks and 808's and it has some skeletal production like his work with Daft Punk on Yeezus. They all get thrown into a mix that probably most resembles My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasies but alsoIn many ways, this album feels like a summation of all of Kanye's work to date. It includes sample heavy production work like his earlier albums, it has some conspicuous auto-tune like Heart Breaks and 808's and it has some skeletal production like his work with Daft Punk on Yeezus. They all get thrown into a mix that probably most resembles My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasies but also feels incredibly vital and fresh. This freshness is reinforced in the way that it covers interesting new lyrical territory for Kanye with his rhymes often discussing the transition from being single to being a family man and father. An artist summing himself up musically during a period of personal transition. Great stuff. And personally, I've wanted to hear Kanye and Chance the Rapper together forever. Dreams do come true.… Expand
  85. Jones95
    Feb 14, 2016
    10
    Kanye is yet to disappoint and TLOP adds yet another masterpiece to his discography, which was epic enough as it was. There are moments that sound like each one of his past releases so if you're a fan of all that came before, this should satisfy. The production here is mind-blowing and unique, particularly on tracks such as Ultra Light Beam and Wolves. Music at it's controversial finest,Kanye is yet to disappoint and TLOP adds yet another masterpiece to his discography, which was epic enough as it was. There are moments that sound like each one of his past releases so if you're a fan of all that came before, this should satisfy. The production here is mind-blowing and unique, particularly on tracks such as Ultra Light Beam and Wolves. Music at it's controversial finest, from a living artistic legend.… Expand
  86. MalcolmNull
    Feb 14, 2016
    10
    Incredible album. Best way to describe it is trap gospel. No one else is making music like this. Definitely his best album since my beautiful dark twisted fantasy. First half of the is on par in terms of sound and production
  87. mattsucks
    Feb 14, 2016
    10
    A lot of people base their hatred for kanye's music from his personality without actually hearing his music and what he has to say. fantastic album with all great tracks.
  88. pbaylis
    Feb 14, 2016
    10
    Kanye continues to create astounding album after album and this one does not change that. Still listening and deciding if its better than MBDTF and Yeezus. His promise to fix Wolves should help that
  89. wewenttowharton
    Feb 14, 2016
    10
    Kanye remasters the sprawl on this album. Ever since 808s, Kanye has focused his sound, channeling single aesthetics and honing his production skills, growing further from pop. However, on TLOP, we see a more mature, married, and all around happier Kanye back to his old self, amalgamating a more mainstream melodic tone with his trademark cacophonic ramble. Kanye, the modern day renaissanceKanye remasters the sprawl on this album. Ever since 808s, Kanye has focused his sound, channeling single aesthetics and honing his production skills, growing further from pop. However, on TLOP, we see a more mature, married, and all around happier Kanye back to his old self, amalgamating a more mainstream melodic tone with his trademark cacophonic ramble. Kanye, the modern day renaissance man, exhibits his resilience with the help of an all star lineup of features. The man has reinvented himself yet again, this time better than ever. He's not a rap god, he's an ART GOD… Expand
  90. shankman
    Feb 15, 2016
    10
    Best Kanye album since MBDTF, even though i loved yeezus, this is just a taste of kanye throughout his career in one album, which also has some sick production and some great lyrics
  91. Casanovafly
    Feb 15, 2016
    10
    Well, you could define T.L.O.P as Kanye West's grand comeback. Well if you do, i agree with you.

    T.L.O.P is more an experience than an album, the almost trap-ish beats combined with the gospel and wave-heavy beats creates a mood that goes trough the whole album like red line. All in all a masterpiece.
  92. FredFlores
    Feb 17, 2016
    10
    Kanye did it again, This was not a consistent album, but it was done intentionally. A perfect mixture of many music genres. You start off with a gospel like song, then you just drop into bass with nice vocals of kid cudi. The rest is history.
  93. popcornnsprite
    Feb 17, 2016
    9
    Some of the beat switches got on my nerves initially and could have been executed more smoothly in my opinion. I have started to get used to them after multiple listens and can really enjoy almost every single song on this album (freestyle 4 aside). Ultralight Beam is amazing. Fantastic album with many highs.
  94. jcschauster
    Feb 17, 2016
    9
    Wouldn't go as far to say it's Kanye's "White Album", but I can understand the comparison. It's not perfect, but there is a perfect album in there somewhere, mostly within the first half. Everything after "Silver Surfer Intermission" is strictly bonus in my opinion, which helps maintain any sense of consistency and flow among the rest of the album. There are elements of old, including theWouldn't go as far to say it's Kanye's "White Album", but I can understand the comparison. It's not perfect, but there is a perfect album in there somewhere, mostly within the first half. Everything after "Silver Surfer Intermission" is strictly bonus in my opinion, which helps maintain any sense of consistency and flow among the rest of the album. There are elements of old, including the auto-tune throwback to "808's" and heavily sampled flow of early Kanye with tracks such as "No More Parties in L.A.". The vicious "Yeezus"-era sound is apparent in "Feedback" and "Freestyle 4". What's new and progressive here is the occasional use of modern trap sounds, apparent in "Father Stretch My Hands Pt. 2", and this type of loose structure/quick cut theme is new to Kanye. We're so used to having cohesive albums from Kanye that this jumping around from idea to idea is both distracting and thrilling. Kind of like the erratic lead-up to Pablo's release, this album as a whole is pretty erratic, yet entertaining and undoubtably sonically appealing. Kanye continues to reign as a producer, while throwing his blunt jabs that one can either find hilarious or offensive.… Expand
  95. Orudomonki
    Feb 16, 2016
    10
    Kanye West has really delivered something beautiful. It's so diverse and fresh. I almost cried when I heard Ultralight Beam for the first time. Damn Kanye, why you keep me waiting like that man? A Roller-coaster ride, which will be on loop for a very long time.
  96. Just1PT
    Feb 17, 2016
    9
    Look! This record is downright relevant, alive, interesting, full...I've never been a huge Kayne fan, but this record has changed that for me. It's amazing, fun, sad, just downright great. Sorry haters, Kayne is real, real good with The Life Of Pablo.
  97. maksym26
    Feb 16, 2016
    9
    For me it´s a clear 8.5 from Kanye, so I´m giving him 9. It could be better without 3/4 songs that are on the album, the idea is beautiful, but album is not that consistent as MBDTF is. Still a great album from Kanye.
  98. mcq767
    Feb 17, 2016
    9
    Production is on par with MBDTF, maybe even better. 10/10. The lyrics have their moments, but they're kind of lazy and hold it back from being a 10 for me. They're not any worse than you'll find on other albums, but the production is so good that it makes it look like the flow can't keep up by comparison.
  99. z2two
    Feb 15, 2016
    10
    Sonically, his most vast and solid effort. kanye's use of features and collabs always make sense in ways you never thought they would. Lyrically, not his best, but a very feel good album that encapsulates the legacy of kanye.
  100. Purple_Joker
    Feb 15, 2016
    10
    Although this album did not bend the genre like 808s and heartbreak or yeezus, it was a great album and this is some of kanye's greatest work in years. Production was a masterpiece
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75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 35 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 35
  3. Negative: 0 out of 35
  1. Under The Radar
    Apr 6, 2016
    55
    There is plenty here to suggest that West's magic has not entirely left him, but as a statement of art or true intent, this is a significant misstep from an artist with so much to praise.
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  2. The Telegraph (UK)
    Apr 1, 2016
    60
    There is much to be admired here, rather less to be enjoyed.
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  3. Uncut
    Mar 22, 2016
    70
    For better or worse, no-one else is making records quite like this. [May 2016, p.82]
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