The Life Of Pablo
by Kanye West
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  1. caleb466
    Feb 26, 2016
    7
    Extremely inconsistent. The album opens with Ultralight beam which is extraordinary, followed by some very average or even bad tracks. However, the song famous is pretty good. the most consciously narcissistic song in history occurs with I love kanye. Waves which feature chris brown is a great track. FML is one of the most honest, beautiful, and personal pieces of art I've everExtremely inconsistent. The album opens with Ultralight beam which is extraordinary, followed by some very average or even bad tracks. However, the song famous is pretty good. the most consciously narcissistic song in history occurs with I love kanye. Waves which feature chris brown is a great track. FML is one of the most honest, beautiful, and personal pieces of art I've ever experienced. real friends and no more parties in LA are each pretty great. Kendrick Lamar, Chance the rapper, and chris brown each have exceptional features.
    If you are expecting a consistent or cohesive album you may find your self disappointed. However if you appreciate the bright spots the album will be well worth your time    … Expand
  2. jmoneycashmoney
    Feb 26, 2016
    10
    Instant Classic Ye is Hip Hop and with each new album he changes the genre and moves pop culture to the next echelon. The Life of Pablo is no exception nearly all tracks shine in their own way and move along the story of the album (Top 5:Real Friends, Pt. 1, Pt. 2, No more parties in LA, and Facts).
  3. themovieguy123
    Apr 10, 2016
    7
    there are a couple of good songs but not enough of them it make it his best album. It tells a lot that i don't think its a great Kanye album but an amazing general album.
  4. AlexHeyns
    Mar 8, 2016
    6
    One can definitely admire West's marketing skills, but did the album ultimately live up to the hype?

    Stylistically and emotionally this album is all over the place, but I think that was the intention - to give each listener an opportunity to interpret the album differently. Even though most of the tracks stand well on their own, I feel as if this album was meant to be listened from    One can definitely admire West's marketing skills, but did the album ultimately live up to the hype?

    Stylistically and emotionally this album is all over the place, but I think that was the intention - to give each listener an opportunity to interpret the album differently. Even though most of the tracks stand well on their own, I feel as if this album was meant to be listened from start to finish in one sitting.

    Production-wise the album is varied. There's lots of experimentation going on here, but unfortunately some of the tracks feel very incomplete. That doesn't stop the album from shining at certain points though. It makes up for it with good vocal work from featured guest artists and a few standout tracks, but tracks that feel like pointless filler still plague the entire LP.

    Even though the tracks are all over the show in terms of style and rhythm, I feel as if the album manages to achieve a solid flow throughout, keeping the listener gripped from start to finish. Tracks like 'Real Friends' and 'No More Parties in LA' (featuring some great bars by Kendrick Lamar, a real highlight) are some great standouts.

    'The Life of Pablo' was meant to confuse and challenge the listener, but some of the attempts to try and make this album sound more (for lack of a better word) deep or innovative, just end up feeling tacked on and cheap. In terms of lyrical content some of Kanye's bars are downright cringe-worthy and just sound awful.

    Overall, the good outshines the bad, but only by a slight margin. Poor production and lyrics on some of the tracks prevent the album from being truly great. Not a bad LP at all, but nothing truly spectacular either.

    Personal favourites from the LP: 'Famous', 'Real Friends' and 'No More Parties in LA'.

    - Alex Heyns. Cape Town, South Africa    … Expand
  5. mrgarcia
    Mar 9, 2016
    9
    Yeezy just doesn't stop. Keep dropping great albums and revolutionizing hip-pop. The album bumps hard! Both new and old kanye are geniuses!!! If you don't like kanye as a person ...cool but, give him props for his artistry
  6. TheBison24
    Apr 6, 2016
    6
    This album showcases the fact that Kanye is one of the best producers in the business because almost all the songs in this album have great beats. Unfortunately Kanye hasn't produced good enough rapping to match the beats: many of the songs are just speaking not rapping. And of course then there's always loads of autotune when you're talking about Kanye and it's no difference in thisThis album showcases the fact that Kanye is one of the best producers in the business because almost all the songs in this album have great beats. Unfortunately Kanye hasn't produced good enough rapping to match the beats: many of the songs are just speaking not rapping. And of course then there's always loads of autotune when you're talking about Kanye and it's no difference in this album. Overall the album is a bit of a disapointment for me at least but few of the songs are really good, for example FML which is for me the highlight of the album.… Expand
  7. DadEsquire
    Mar 18, 2016
    6
    I’d like to get one thing out of the way; everything about this album is a train wreck. I mean that in the best possible way

    The Life of Pablo is Kanye West’s seventh studio album, and the hotly anticipated follow-up to his mercurial 2013 release Yeezus. The amount of build-up and hype leading up to the release of this album is unlike any other album I’ve seen, and it’s apparently gone    I’d like to get one thing out of the way; everything about this album is a train wreck. I mean that in the best possible way

    The Life of Pablo is Kanye West’s seventh studio album, and the hotly anticipated follow-up to his mercurial 2013 release Yeezus. The amount of build-up and hype leading up to the release of this album is unlike any other album I’ve seen, and it’s apparently gone through several different variations (in 2014, actor Seth Rogen claimed Kanye rapped the entire album to him in the back of a limo). Ultimately, what we got was a collection of 18 messy, eclectic tracks.

    There is little to no coherence in the flow of the album, save for the two-part tracks like “Father Stretch My Hands Pt. 1/Pt. 2,” “Low Lights/Highlights,” and “Real Friends” and “Wolves.” This disorganization plays a huge role in making this album look and feel like a train wreck. As with most train wrecks, you know it’s terrible, but there’s something about it that captures your attention. For me, it’s that this album sounds like a man that is losing his mind. Kanye’s played the part of the paranoid before (much of My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy was this version of Kanye), but on TLOP, he actually sounds like he’s going insane.

    Consider the track “Freestyle 4;” it opens with sample of the incredibly eerie strings in Goldfrapp’s “Human,” and Kanye rapping in short, choppy sentences. The drums and record scratch give off the feeling of unintentional nervous twitches and ticks. As the track goes on, Kanye descends deeper and deeper into madness.

    There’s a huge disparity in the quality of the tracks, too. Around half of the tracks feel half-baked, and with only a few feeling like a finished product. “Real Friends” and “No More Parties in LA” both shine brighter on the album than they did as singles simply because the quality of most tracks pale in comparison. Opener “Ultra Light Beam” sets the bar in terms of polish very high for the rest of the tracks, and the album suffers because of it. Many of the unfinished feeling tracks have good ideas in the beats and production, but don’t seem fully realized or suffer from very poor lyrics from Kanye.

    Lyrically and thematically, TLOP mostly addresses relationships and family. On “Real Friends,” Kanye talks about how a cousin of his stole his laptop and held it for a bribe. We hear Kanye get choked up as he’s rapping about this betrayal, showing emotion that we haven’t seen much of since 808’s & Heartbreak. However, the one-liners are among his worst, with just about every track having something to groan about. On Yeezus, most of these lewd quips were amusing and even laughable, but here they feel gross, crass, and unnecessary.

    The Life of Pablo is an unbelievably frustrating album for me to listen to. When it’s good, it’s really good; when it’s bad, it’s bad (but it’s a Kanye West album, so even the bad is still engaging). The beats and production on a lot of the tracks is very enjoyable, but the album is derailed by a half-finished feel, unfunny and unnecessary one-liners, and general malaise. It’s erratic and scatterbrained, a perfect portrait of Kanye as an artist. It’s just unfortunate that it’s not a better portrait.    … Expand
  8. jamez121
    Mar 24, 2016
    10
    Epic. Brilliant album. Ground breaking but beautiful to listen to. Very enjoyable.
    I think the reason people dont like this album is because they dont like kanye. If anyone else put this out it would be loved by all.
  9. SomeoneYouKnow
    Apr 4, 2016
    10
    Can't understand how Kanye can release such an incredible album with all this sh#t around his name, best Kanye's album since MBDTF. Consistent from the start to the end.
  10. crgm
    Apr 2, 2016
    10
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  11. djemast
    Apr 2, 2016
    8
    Definitley not Kanye's best, but that doesn't mean much when he's put out some of the greatest music of our generation.
    I like this better than 808's, other than that every Kanye album is better.
    But that is a VERY good thing, because Kanye has yet to make bad music. Not big on 30 hours or Wolves. But i still like them. If you hate this album, you don't hate the music, you hate Kanye.    Definitley not Kanye's best, but that doesn't mean much when he's put out some of the greatest music of our generation.
    I like this better than 808's, other than that every Kanye album is better.
    But that is a VERY good thing, because Kanye has yet to make bad music.
    Not big on 30 hours or Wolves. But i still like them.
    If you hate this album, you don't hate the music, you hate Kanye. Look, I know he's a mess. But he is incredibly talented.
    This is his least lyrical album, though. The beats and producing are the highlight of the album.    … Expand
  12. Mesmerize
    Aug 9, 2016
    8
    8.5
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  13. MCDom
    Apr 3, 2016
    10
    Yeezus has done it again. For people who understand his music, it's like medicine to the ears. The production across the entire project is so smooth and the layering is flawless. Just listen and appreciate this masterpiece... Forget about Ye's somewhat arrogant attitude and just focus on what you can hear. Superb. 10/10.
  14. melissac
    Apr 4, 2016
    10
    The life of Pablo. It's not his best album, with a few songs that are more of a miss, but it is beautifully chaotic. It's purposely messy. Despite some of the odder tracks on it (the misses *ahem* Feedback, FML) I would still give it a 10, the good outweighs the bad by far.

    Famous, with the use of Bam Bam as the backing track towards the end of the song, was nothing short of godly. It    The life of Pablo. It's not his best album, with a few songs that are more of a miss, but it is beautifully chaotic. It's purposely messy. Despite some of the odder tracks on it (the misses *ahem* Feedback, FML) I would still give it a 10, the good outweighs the bad by far.

    Famous, with the use of Bam Bam as the backing track towards the end of the song, was nothing short of godly. It is really disappointing that the whole world is focusing on the one line about Taylor Swift in Famous. Because of that one line, everyone disregards the song. In my humble opinion, Famous IS one of the BEST SONGS (if not the best) in the entire album. The fusion of his raps, Nina Simone's Do what you gotta do and Sister Nancy's Bam Bam makes the track so **** amazing, it really is a shame it is so underrated. I find that it beats any of Taylor Swifts pop tracks by a landslide.
    And this is only one song in this amazing album.

    I wouldn't think of it as his best album (Personally, Late Registration and Watch the Throne are better), but it is so fantastic. While I am at it, I'd like to thank Chance for pushing Kanye to put Waves in the album. It was transcendent, incredible and easy to listen to. Kid Cudi in the backing vocals and Chris Brown in the outro, it really deserves to be one of his best songs on the album (Thank you Chance).

    The Life of Pablo being exclusively (until recently) available only of Tidal, it is a shame not as many people are able to listen to this ingenious piece of work. TLOP really makes you understand why people think that he is an musical genius. Its provocative, making those who hate him hate him even more and those who love him, admire his amazing work. If you don't like Kanye, listen to his music first. Appreciate him for the artist he is, not for the person he portrays on the media.    … Expand
  15. poeer123
    Apr 10, 2016
    8
    The album was well made even though it contained 3 fillers. But even those fillers had meaning to them. This album is definitely not as good as MBDTF but it has a few bangers and it displays West's emotion well. His choice for featuring artists was good, too.
  16. InglouriousAndy
    May 18, 2016
    10
    one of the best albums ever recorded. Kanye is a genius.
    I invented Kanye
    There wasn't any Kanyes
    And now I look and look around
    And there's so many Kanyes
  17. thethoughthere
    Apr 23, 2016
    7
    A perfectly acceptable album from Hip-Hop's most controversial figure, The Life of Pablo comes forward with a few fantastic songs, a handful of good, a handful of bad and a couple terrible tracks. Not much more to say that hasn't been said already.

    It's good, not great, and that's OK. Much better than Yeezus, but still nowhere close to My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy or any other    A perfectly acceptable album from Hip-Hop's most controversial figure, The Life of Pablo comes forward with a few fantastic songs, a handful of good, a handful of bad and a couple terrible tracks. Not much more to say that hasn't been said already.

    It's good, not great, and that's OK. Much better than Yeezus, but still nowhere close to My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy or any other classic Kanye record.    … Expand
  18. dex332
    May 8, 2016
    10
    yes yes yes yes yes yes yes ye ye ye ye ye ye ye ye ye ye yes yes yes yes yes. GOAT album I do not care what y'all say. goat goat goat goat goat G.O.A.T GOAT
  19. Eduardo_Santos
    May 1, 2016
    8
    I like Kanye West, and the album is pretty good, but It's far from a "808s & Heartbreak", his best project. It's a excelent album but I think he rushed the release and not complete as it should.
  20. cfc38
    Jul 28, 2016
    9
    In what state must a person be to make an album like this. Messy, disjointed, provocative, sometimes cheap, rarely disappointing, always mad. Always genius..
  21. michaelpbourke
    Sep 7, 2016
    10
    Easily my favourite album of his! Took a while to get used to it & the way it was released was annoying as I don't subscribe to TIDAL/Spotify so I had to find each up date on PB but 100% worth it once I got it. Every track is good with the excpetion of Pt. 2 (Panda is annoying asf).
  22. billytrev24
    May 20, 2016
    8
    The Life of Pablo is 19 tracks of pure off-the-wall entertainment. Whether I was getting into the songs like Ultralight Beam and Real Friends, or your laughing at some of the funniest lines in rap history, this album will stick. I found myself constantly disgusted with what I was hearing, but also totally loving it at the same time. There are the cringe-worthy songs, such as, Feedback,The Life of Pablo is 19 tracks of pure off-the-wall entertainment. Whether I was getting into the songs like Ultralight Beam and Real Friends, or your laughing at some of the funniest lines in rap history, this album will stick. I found myself constantly disgusted with what I was hearing, but also totally loving it at the same time. There are the cringe-worthy songs, such as, Feedback, Facts, etc. There are bangers like, Pt. 2, Fade, Waves. And then, somehow, Kanye finds room on this album for real, emotional songs, like Real Friends, Wolves and No More Parties in LA. This is the most confusing album I've ever heard. There is never a complete thought, and I can't tell if that is this album's bright-spot or its downfall.

    Fave songs: Ultralight Beam, Father Stretch my Hands Pt. 1, Highlights, Wolves and Fade.

    Least: Feedback, Pt. 2 and 30 hours.

    76/100    … Expand
  23. WANGWEST
    May 31, 2016
    10
    This is one of the best albums ever by Kanye, an extremely divergent and weird masterpiece that has a lot of gospel in it and a controversial reference to Taylor Swift but is a really magnificent album! Promise! This album will go down in history as one of the best rap albums ever!
  24. raywithajay
    Jun 3, 2016
    5
    While this record does have a few bright moments, it is overall rough and incoherent. The production is mostly mediocre, although some songs such as Ultra Light Beam and No More Parties in LA (produced by Madlib) are produced masterfully. Kanye doesn't really have anything interesting to say anymore. This is his worst lyrical work as he resorts to rapping about getting skin bleach on hisWhile this record does have a few bright moments, it is overall rough and incoherent. The production is mostly mediocre, although some songs such as Ultra Light Beam and No More Parties in LA (produced by Madlib) are produced masterfully. Kanye doesn't really have anything interesting to say anymore. This is his worst lyrical work as he resorts to rapping about getting skin bleach on his t-shirt from having sex with a model, putting a GoPro on his penis, and several other strange sexual topics. TLOP is not nearly as cohesive as any of his other projects; it sounds like a random assortment of songs thrown together. The production style varies greatly from song to song and there is no common theme found in the subpar lyrics. In my opinion, the most enjoyable aspect of this album is the production, which isn't totally consistent. However, I did think that Real Friends, No More Parties in LA, and Ultra Light Beam were all stellar tracks. I enjoyed TLOP more than Yeezus, but maybe I hard a hard time enjoying TLOP because Kanye's earlier works set a high standard for me… Expand
  25. dlmmusic
    Jul 25, 2016
    5
    Majority of the songs on this album consist of other artists work/ songs and add on's, with Kanye West commentating with his verses. Now, some of the songs sounds pretty good ( for example Famous, Pt 2) and obviously there are strong connotations and underlining meanings within the songs that are incredibly powerful. Overall my thoughts are that this album is one of his worst.
  26. Willugh
    Oct 2, 2017
    7
    68/100. I really like the first half of the album, but the second half got me kinda bored. The production is amazing, almost as good as the 2010 My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy. But the lyrics are weak and lazy for me. A good album, but not really a fire one.
  27. joekeary
    Aug 24, 2016
    10
    In all honestly, TLOP is (so far) my favourite album of 2016. Musically, the range of sounds is extremely compelling, the lyrics of songs such as Real Friends (the best song on the album, in my opinion) are extremely real and deep yet other songs such as I Love Kanye are extremely entertaining and humorous. This balance makes for a great listening experience. However, songs such asIn all honestly, TLOP is (so far) my favourite album of 2016. Musically, the range of sounds is extremely compelling, the lyrics of songs such as Real Friends (the best song on the album, in my opinion) are extremely real and deep yet other songs such as I Love Kanye are extremely entertaining and humorous. This balance makes for a great listening experience. However, songs such as Siiiiiiiiilver Surffffeeeeer Intermission seem unnecessary and are skippable however this does not make the album any less entertaining and pleasing to the ears.… Expand
  28. patricioparodi
    Oct 22, 2016
    10
    amazing album he really did a great job with lyrics and production.wow
    i cantw wait for the next album because i know it will be even better yassssssss
  29. victorcarter
    Nov 29, 2016
    8
    Kanye puts together a chopped soul & gospel mixtape of sorts with help from lots of rappers he **** with, even Max B. He keeps the sound very patchwork sounding and minimalistic. Favorite songs Father Stretch My Hands Pt. 1, Feedback, Waves, and Fade
  30. sratomasfer
    Apr 6, 2017
    7
    Kanye has once again proven himself to be a dominant force in the hip hop scene. Pristine flow and production that will take back to the early days of hip hop. Not his best as I will say it is a little lengthy but still a fun listen.
  31. soumyadeepdas
    Feb 23, 2017
    7
    Okay, this is not as bad as many people suggested me. I heard MBDTF and was pleased with it, although I find his debut and sophomore album way better. I liked 808s, but Yeezus was just a continuation of the sound with a tinge of brashness (which was the reason why I didn't like it, not because of the lyrics or the instrumentals or anything like that). Then came TLOP, and I was quiteOkay, this is not as bad as many people suggested me. I heard MBDTF and was pleased with it, although I find his debut and sophomore album way better. I liked 808s, but Yeezus was just a continuation of the sound with a tinge of brashness (which was the reason why I didn't like it, not because of the lyrics or the instrumentals or anything like that). Then came TLOP, and I was quite impressed that Kanye didn't make it as underwhelming as Yeezus. The whole album is like a compilation album of everything Kanye has done, except with new material. Therer's glossy produced tracks like Famous, then there's gospel-influenced tracks like Ultralight Beam, and what more! I love the messy, kaleidoscopic, Tumblr-like aesthetic. However, sometimes the album goes down in quality with tracks like Highlights, Freestyle 4, and Fade (I didn't mention Facts because that beat is impressive), However, it regains its momentum back with more better produced tracks like Ultralight Beam, Famous, Feedback, FML, Real Friends, Wolves, No More Parties In LA, and Saint Pablo. There are underwhelming cuts such as Father Stretch My Hands (even though that beat drop is insane), Waves, and 30 Hours (punchlines on point though). it's a mixed bag. A mixed bag is something I hate, but Kanye makes the term seem a bit more positive. This is not a Pitchfork 9, nor a Rolling Stone 9. This is just an album with the highs being very high and the lows being very low. The highs are more, so it's a 7.2/10 for me.… Expand
  32. areslol1
    Feb 16, 2017
    9
    Unlike the razor-sharp Yeezus, The Life of Pablo is more of a collage. Relaxed songs give way into the classic angry rapping that Yeezus was acclaimed for. The Life of Pablo also has a much more gospel feel to it.
  33. emanuel_ruiz
    Apr 19, 2017
    9
    Following Yeezus, Kanye's instrumental descent into madness (in a good way), he once again reinvents his sound, this time providing more accessible production for his listeners. This album is fractured, schizophrenic, and very much in-your face, as the album opens with an orchestral rap/gospel mesh with Ultralight Beam, then transitions into the two-part trap banger that is Father StretchFollowing Yeezus, Kanye's instrumental descent into madness (in a good way), he once again reinvents his sound, this time providing more accessible production for his listeners. This album is fractured, schizophrenic, and very much in-your face, as the album opens with an orchestral rap/gospel mesh with Ultralight Beam, then transitions into the two-part trap banger that is Father Stretch My Hands. Now, of course, this was very much Kanye's intention. He most definitely aims to create parallels with himself and Pablo Picasso on this album, and I personally feel that he nails it. Picasso's pieces go from jaw-droppingly beautiful to downright terrifying, and this album does the same, with Waves representing the former and Freestyle 4 the latter. I'm personally not a fan of gospel, as I feel the majority of the genre is too repetitive, but Kanye manages to meld hip-hop and gospel into a beautiful coexistence. For songs like Ultralight Beam, Low Lights etc., the emotion and joy expressed in these tracks are so vivid that they'll even have an atheist putting their hands to the sky. Per the usual, Kanye's unequivocal ego returns once again on this album in full force; cuts like the eternally controversial Famous and Highlights showcase Kanye at his most confident, the kind of ego that's only possible after ruling the musical stratosphere since 2004.… Expand
  34. tommy1607
    Apr 16, 2017
    7
    Perhaps Kanye's most hyped album ever, this project is scatty, catchy and shamelessly unorganised. However the messiness of this album offers an insight into its creator's mind-set, and in doing so Kanye creates a hugely personal album in which he exposes many signs of weakness throughout. The album is religiously influenced, particularly the incredible 'Ultralight Beam' and this album hasPerhaps Kanye's most hyped album ever, this project is scatty, catchy and shamelessly unorganised. However the messiness of this album offers an insight into its creator's mind-set, and in doing so Kanye creates a hugely personal album in which he exposes many signs of weakness throughout. The album is religiously influenced, particularly the incredible 'Ultralight Beam' and this album has a lot of interesting content to offer despite its lyrical drawbacks. TLOP's downfall is in its choppy transitions between tracks and several outrageously bad lines. This album is easily Kanye's worst project to date, however still a solid piece of hip-hop with many positives to it.… Expand
  35. rwessmyer
    Apr 16, 2017
    9
    Have so much to say about this Album... every time Kanye puts something out, I feel like it is his take on something (e.g. yeezus with more sonic/harsh tones, 808's & Heartbreaks with more autotune somber synth singing, etc.). While this album is a take on his life and experiences with a lot of things (hence the name The Life of Pablo). While people will say this piece "is all over theHave so much to say about this Album... every time Kanye puts something out, I feel like it is his take on something (e.g. yeezus with more sonic/harsh tones, 808's & Heartbreaks with more autotune somber synth singing, etc.). While this album is a take on his life and experiences with a lot of things (hence the name The Life of Pablo). While people will say this piece "is all over the place stylistically", I think he meant for it to be like that, much like his life. There's upbeat jubilant moments like Highlights, then there's more introspective moments about the trials and tribulations of life like FML. I personally find this album extremely relatable. Kanye never ceases to bring something new and different to the table. It may not always be welcomed at first, but it always grabs everyone's attention and Certainly changes the music game.… Expand
  36. fifi3
    Jul 28, 2019
    8
    The album is messy, not cohesive, random, seems cobbled together at points... still, somehow, it is an enriching experience to listen to, especially over time. It really has aged well and is a weirdly terrific mash up of alter musical egos of 'Ye. It might be a not cohesive and flawed album, but Kanye's musical genius still makes it an album that is so easy to go back to. Given theThe album is messy, not cohesive, random, seems cobbled together at points... still, somehow, it is an enriching experience to listen to, especially over time. It really has aged well and is a weirdly terrific mash up of alter musical egos of 'Ye. It might be a not cohesive and flawed album, but Kanye's musical genius still makes it an album that is so easy to go back to. Given the tracklist is long, it doesn't really drag at all, so the sheer amount of quality tracks is enough to bump it's rating. Strong 7 to Light 8.… Expand
  37. Fib3r
    Jul 7, 2017
    8
    Despite being Kanye's messiest album to date, its still better then most other albums that gets put out these days. The album include some of his best songs but also some of his worst, even though his worst songs still are pretty good.
  38. HiMyNamesEthan
    Oct 15, 2017
    8
    8/10 - Kanye's most recent album, The Life of Pablo, is a testimony to how Kanye manages to stay relevant in the Hip Hop culture whilst experimenting with different sounds and pioneering a different direction of producing and rapping. The Life of Pablo shows significance amongst Kanye's previous albums with the more extended use of religious vocals and lyrics. The production on this album8/10 - Kanye's most recent album, The Life of Pablo, is a testimony to how Kanye manages to stay relevant in the Hip Hop culture whilst experimenting with different sounds and pioneering a different direction of producing and rapping. The Life of Pablo shows significance amongst Kanye's previous albums with the more extended use of religious vocals and lyrics. The production on this album is what really shines as he works with Metro Boomin and Mike Dean to create a very unique sound that exerts a high degree of spiritual emotion, adding to the religious imagery used in this album. In general, the album sounds good and shows that Kanye is still pioneering music and taking different perspectives of Hip Hop in general. Most of Kanye's albums, whether one likes them or not, are finely crafted and are of very good quality. However, some songs in this album almost give me a sensation of "That's it?" Most of the tracks on this album deliver well to the bar Kanye has set in his previous album, however my opinion on the album has degraded because it feels almost rushed and unfinished for many of the tracks. I have seen this on many other occasions, however this scenario is not quite as bad as for the most part the album was still received well and displays a number of phenomenal tracks that will stand the test of time. Favorite track: Father Stretch my Hands Pt.. 1… Expand
  39. FruitJuice
    Jul 18, 2017
    7
    good album............................................................................................................................................................
  40. TaipeiJoey
    Aug 9, 2019
    8
    Similar to Tyler, the Creator's "Flower Boy", the album's first half is amazing, featuring stand-out tracks like "Father Stretch My Hands Pt. 1", "Famous", and especially "Waves" and "Ultralight Beam". The biggest gripe I have is how, again like Flower Boy, the ending is really weak. "Saint Pablo" seems like a track that'd play in the middle of the album. As a result, this album has aSimilar to Tyler, the Creator's "Flower Boy", the album's first half is amazing, featuring stand-out tracks like "Father Stretch My Hands Pt. 1", "Famous", and especially "Waves" and "Ultralight Beam". The biggest gripe I have is how, again like Flower Boy, the ending is really weak. "Saint Pablo" seems like a track that'd play in the middle of the album. As a result, this album has a rather abrupt ending. Overall, this album is definitely worth a listen for those who like a "cinematic" album.… Expand
  41. musicreviews7
    Jul 25, 2018
    3
    No, just no. I was just about to get interested in Kanyes's music, and then this popped out. He often quotes himself as a genius beyond our world, but, for example, the track "I love Kanye" suggest everything but that.
  42. AshmasterXX
    Mar 27, 2022
    10
    The Life Of Pablo is one of ye's greatest albums and one of the best Hip Hop albums of the past decade. If you find yourself disagreeing with these statements, then please bang your head against the nearest available wall.
  43. NintendoJapan
    Nov 24, 2017
    7
    Yeezy himself comes back with 'The Life of Pablo' after a 3 year hiatus and the return is... interesting. 'Yeezus' was an experimental album that a lot of people liked (myself included) and a lot of people disliked. In a lot of ways, TLOP is experimental and doesn't know what it is at time. However, as lone songs this album is incredible - Ultralight Beams is, I would say, Kanyes bestYeezy himself comes back with 'The Life of Pablo' after a 3 year hiatus and the return is... interesting. 'Yeezus' was an experimental album that a lot of people liked (myself included) and a lot of people disliked. In a lot of ways, TLOP is experimental and doesn't know what it is at time. However, as lone songs this album is incredible - Ultralight Beams is, I would say, Kanyes best produced song he's ever made and the gospel feeling is beautiful. TLOP overall is a solid album but it might be difficult for new comers to Kanye to like.1… Expand
  44. EdenIsNotHere
    Feb 4, 2018
    5
    Upon its initial release and even with all the tweaks, changes and features in the album, still feels disjointed, with many songs that are incredible and very personal, warming, charming, relatable, with incredible production and awesome features, like Ultralight Beam or No More Parties in L.A., then we have filler, unnecesary songs that don't add anything to the album more than justUpon its initial release and even with all the tweaks, changes and features in the album, still feels disjointed, with many songs that are incredible and very personal, warming, charming, relatable, with incredible production and awesome features, like Ultralight Beam or No More Parties in L.A., then we have filler, unnecesary songs that don't add anything to the album more than just making it worse or feeling very fragmented and erratic. The mixing has made better with the last update but it is the album from Kanye with the worst mixing and sometimes with very lazy sampling and production like Feedback or Wolves. Some song on here are just instantaneously skippable because, I reiterate, they add little or nothing to album experience. As an statment of art, this is beautiful and Kanye will never left him, however I prefer a more cohesive, more praising, more enjoyable record instead a poorly intent for being artsy and off-the-wall (and yes, I don't want a Desiigner's Panda remix with Kanye's autotuned vocal riff and gospel samples). This album goes everywhere and it is more a hit-or-miss record. Delete or tweaks a few songs here and there and you'll have a fantastic record.

    FAV TRACKS: Ultralight Beam, Father Stretch my Hands (except for the bleached **** line), Famous, Freestyle 4, Waves?, FML, Real Friends, No More Parties in L.A., Saint Pablo.

    FILLER/UNNECESARY TRACKS: Pt. 2, Feedback, Low Lights, I Love Kanye (funny at first listen, but c'mon), Highlights, Wolves, Frank's Track (it feels like a weird detour or interlude), Silver Surfer Transmission, Facts (Charlie Heat Version), Fade (probably the worst song on the record).    … Expand
  45. ChrisSoTru
    Feb 24, 2018
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is unlike any other album that Kanye West has ever done. However, what West has always continue to do is influence the rap genre to a great extent. The Life of Pablo is not perfect. In fact, the album was not even completely thought out on its initial release, but what goes over peoples heads the most is WHY this album is brash, emotional, and strangely "Hollywood". Most people would tell you the cover art is nonsensical and pointless. I agree the album cover is absurd and very off compared to other cover arts. An orange background, two images randomly placed, and a continuous text of the album's title. However, the images of a black wedding, and a supermodel standing on the rooftop inside the urban area are intentionally parallel to the question in the cover: "WHICH ONE?" This question perfectly fits the theme of this inconsistent album. From switching to beautiful black gospel sound that calls out the almighty power of the Lord, to the extravagant "going-out" tunes that you'd be used to hearing when thinking of a place like the Hollywood Hills where all the stars live out their baller lives. Kanye is weighing his options between what is typically seen as the good and evil, and his temptation to keep going big and collide with the media sometimes overshadow his heritage. The sounds of the album matches these two very well when they need to. It is not a full intention of what Kanye thinks of Taylor Swift or his haters, but rather what runs in his mind thanks to his new privileges.

    The collaborations in the album are well-fitted, especially with Chance on Ultralight Beam. While Pt. 2 first came off to me as an unnecessary sample track, it was a great way of transitioning to Kanye's present-day life and struggles. There is a few instances where the lyrics go nowhere, however, and it kind of distorts the feel of the tracks, but it is a good follow-up the optimistic and in-your-face lines of Yeezus. The production, as usual in a Kanye album, is dynamic. Fade, Father Stretch my Hands Pt. 1, No More Parties in LA, and especially Wolves. Overall, this album does take time to get used to, but it should come to nobody's surprise that Kanye West plays the role of Kanye West.

    Kanye knows he may never make the albums that mirror the charm of The College Dropout and Graduation, but in the words of Kanye himself: "This is fame bro!"    … Expand
  46. AKthaBeast
    Mar 25, 2018
    9
    A bounce back to the Kanye West you are expecting to hear. TLoP is a really good album that can be argued as one of his best works

    1. Ultralight Beam - A+ 2. Father Stretch My Hands, Pt. 1 - A 3. Pt. 2 - A+ 4. Famous - A- 5. Feedback - B+ 6. Low Lights - B 7. Highlights - B+ 8. Freestyle 4 - B 9. I Love Kanye - A 10. Waves - A 11. FML - B+ 12. Real Friends - A- 13. Wolves -    A bounce back to the Kanye West you are expecting to hear. TLoP is a really good album that can be argued as one of his best works

    1. Ultralight Beam - A+
    2. Father Stretch My Hands, Pt. 1 - A
    3. Pt. 2 - A+
    4. Famous - A-
    5. Feedback - B+
    6. Low Lights - B
    7. Highlights - B+
    8. Freestyle 4 - B
    9. I Love Kanye - A
    10. Waves - A
    11. FML - B+
    12. Real Friends - A-
    13. Wolves - A+
    14. Frank's Track
    15. Siiiiiiilver Surffffeeeeer Intermission
    16. 30 Hours - B
    17. No More Parties In LA - A
    18. Facts (Charlie Heat Version) - B
    19. Fade - A
    20. Saint Pablo - B    … Expand
  47. gabrielcipriano
    Dec 21, 2018
    8
    Kanye put on a single album all that he lived in good years for his fans, and it was not a commercial album but to see what he was going through. It may take a while to accept, but it's his best album and he can have many partnerships, but all of them, and with surprising productions and compositions. Flawless rhythms.
  48. BiggieLARGE
    Jul 8, 2018
    10
    Kanye at his most vulnerable while also at his most manic and egotistical resulting in a storm of emotional perfection.
  49. TheReviewr
    Aug 13, 2018
    6
    The Life of Pablo used to be one of my favorite projects from Kanye (ignoring like 10 songs) but it was way to long for its own good. If he were to cut the song's 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 14, 15, 16 and 19, this may as well have been his best project to date.

    1. Ultralight Beam, Kanye really brought us to church with this one 8/10 2. Father Stretch My Hands Pt. 1, the better of the 2 parts, and    The Life of Pablo used to be one of my favorite projects from Kanye (ignoring like 10 songs) but it was way to long for its own good. If he were to cut the song's 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 14, 15, 16 and 19, this may as well have been his best project to date.

    1. Ultralight Beam, Kanye really brought us to church with this one 8/10
    2. Father Stretch My Hands Pt. 1, the better of the 2 parts, and the best song of the album 10/10
    3. Pt. 2, Desiigner really hurt this song quality-wise... either a whole verse or nothing 7/10
    4. Famous, Rihanna can never do wrong... but Kanye made it a little awkward to listen to 9/10
    5. Feedback, skip this.. the beat is wayyy to annoying to ever listen to 3/10
    6. Low Lights, its bad and we don't even get a Kanye verse on this good beat 3/10
    7. Highlights, not at all a highlight of his album but its bearable 5/10
    8. Freestyle 4, another song ruined by Desiigner thank god he isn't popular anymore 0/10
    9. I Love Kanye, now this is a good Interlude i like this a lot 8/10
    10. Waves, Chris Brown did good on this and the intro is sooo funny its great 9/10
    11. FML, its just a filler but with The Weeknd, it should have been cut honestly 6/10
    12. Real Friends, strait fire and Ty Dolla $ign kills this song, it was fun to listen to on soundcloud 10/10
    13. Wolves, this song is amazing and deserves many more views than it has on youtube 10/10
    14. Frank's Track, its not even in the official song 3/10
    15. Siiiiiiiiilver Surffffeeeeer Intermission, its pointless why is this on the album 0/10
    16. 30 Hours, the last soundcloud banger from the boy Kanye 7/10
    17. No More Parties In LA, the 2nd soundcloud banger with one of Kendricks best verse ever 10/10
    18. Facts (Charlie Heat Version), the worse version of Facts that somehow made it to the album 6/10
    19. Fade, Posty and Ty Dolla $ign disappoint.... its the most overrated of the album 2/10
    20. Saint Pablo, a great addition to a overcrowded album, but a good one nonetheless 10/10

    Standouts are Father Stretch My Hands Pt. 1, No More Parties In LA & Saint Pablo

    Overall: 6.3 (rounded down to 6) as this album may be amazing, it has a lot of songs that would have been better off if they were left off the album. Maybe he could have released a mixtape with the deleted songs (that mixtape would be bad but the fans would have it).    … Expand
  50. Atum_
    Jun 8, 2020
    9
    This is the best album Kanye has made in newer times, especially when the mixing was finished. I love the duality of the man Kanye is vs the man God wants him to be. It's a great concept and is executed greatly on the album. The production and features on this thing as well are excellent. Could've done without Fade though. Favorite tracks: Ultralight Beam & Saint Pablo.
  51. All_ButTrU4
    Mar 20, 2021
    7
    The Kanye Scrapbook: the album. You are bound to have heard a weighted negative reception of this 2016 staple in relation to his whole discography:"unfinished " "messy" "overstuffed "
    Whilst all those might be true I think they are intentional. "The Life of Pablo" is intended to be living art depicting a dynamic narcissist. It explores many themes with deep irony and contrast,eg.bleached    The Kanye Scrapbook: the album. You are bound to have heard a weighted negative reception of this 2016 staple in relation to his whole discography:"unfinished " "messy" "overstuffed "
    Whilst all those might be true I think they are intentional. "The Life of Pablo" is intended to be living art depicting a dynamic narcissist. It explores many themes with deep irony and contrast,eg.bleached **** God's love, monogamous marital bliss and then swan dives into looking for the freakest **** out there.
    With just those examples you have enough insight to fortell how the twenty songs will go- thematically. This doesn't veer into predictability. Features ground Ye's ambitions whilst uplifting his production,probably why the best parts arrive at "ultralight beam"&"father stretch my hand ". This collaborative quality makes this album feel less like an actual album than a mixtape . Roughness is what this album does best. A reclaimed wood masterpiece. "Ultralight Beam" delivers on Ye's gospel album announcement. From the adorable slightly precocious sample of a four year old from Instagram to the dream and kanye trying to meditate on peace before kelly price grieves her circumstances alluding to her racial disposition. Chance the Rapper follows suit slyly ,simultaneously dropping one of the best verses of both his life and of a rap feature. Considering this happens in only the first song the second half lag is compensated for. The two part "father stretch my hand" arrives with the then controversial lyric about bleached **** leaving stains and what that makes him but even in surface level foolishness he ponders sexs weight and connective power.
    The auto-tune and pastor Barnett assist create a religous fervour . Family,seems to reoccur in contrast with the pitfalls of fame which interrogate his own duplicity . Production on a Kanye project is never an issue. That's one thing he's always aced. This streak isn't ended here. Graduer,gluttony, hubris and sex coulor each word. From the juxtaposition of a family portrait and an instagram models picture on the artwork to the egotistical suggestion of the title we are given a glips into the warring parts of Kanye the holy man,kanye the husband and kanye the celebrity. On the relentless "Facts" we get him at his most uncomfortable. That might not be apparent based on the lyrics claims and bragging but within this showboating he seems overwhelmed as he goes from discussing Rob then Ray J's misogynistic song about his wife. He seems as if he's trying to remind himself what this all was for. The Kendrick Lamar assist "no parties in l.a" dwells on the consequences of celebrity but the privilege it allows.
    It's understandable if this album underwhelmed fans and critics as it came after the industrial masterpiece Yeezus&black MBDTW,two records which saw a stark departure from the other, like levels on a step leading up. But now Kanye doesn't innovate with this one,not saying he doesn't experiment eg.wolves&i love kanye,but it's things he has done and honed on previous releases. This lack of a new soundscape,erratic rollout and mixtape vibe can make it seemed rushed or over thought but at this time kanye had everything:a to be successful sneaker brand,pop culture juggernaut for a wife and family&relevance. He doesn't need to prove himself like he did on previous records. This is a victory lap he's won enough Olympics to jog through and still get gold. Favourites:father stretch my hand pt1,30hrs,ultralight beam&wolves.    … Expand
  52. QuintonKnight
    Jul 23, 2020
    6
    A lot of fluff and filler. A lot is a waste of time while there are genuine bops and nice sounding mixes also. Im torn, so I'll go with a 6.
  53. Sermanson2002
    Jan 23, 2020
    0
    Parece ser que ahora se vota con poca puntuacion los albumes que creemos que nos lo merercen.
    Gracias fans de Kanye
  54. Wavy_Yeezy
    May 6, 2019
    10
    This is such a underrated album. Its a album people will appreciate 20 years from now. Its just sonically pleasing.
  55. wavy
    Apr 25, 2019
    10
    This is one of Kanye's most underrated albums of all time. It hard to keep a 20+ track album consisently good tracks on it. But Kanye does that with this album.
  56. lucaasoaares
    Jun 25, 2019
    10
    the more you listen... the better it gets. such a masterpiece, it ages like wine.
    perfect.
  57. stnull
    Jul 6, 2019
    9
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  58. Shaymooose
    Aug 17, 2019
    8
    Super Underrated.

    Best Tracks: Ultralight Beam, Real Friends, Waves, FML, Famous, Wolves, Feedback, Fade, Pt.2., Saint Pablo, No More Parties in LA.
    Worst Tracks: 30 Hours, Facts
  59. Vittormoises
    Sep 18, 2019
    9
    Kenye W. The best rapper and producer, like always give us a album amazing and fantastic, like a bird flying...
  60. xxchilipepperxx
    Oct 2, 2019
    8
    It's pretty good. Kanye is an amazing artist and this is a great album to help introduce yourself to him
  61. Leo1
    Sep 6, 2021
    10
    A MASTERPIECE
    Kanye has outdone himself
    and Created something Fresh and Unique
  62. Lleay
    Oct 29, 2019
    9
    One of my favorite albums from Kanye. T.L.O.P. is packed with bangers that have solid production and lyrics. I like the idea of the album being a living and breathing artwork. Definitely a must-listen.
  63. Xellophone
    Oct 25, 2019
    7
    Pretty good I guess Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
  64. Suzanawoz
    Oct 27, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Melhor álbum dele, as músicas e tudo os v1adinhos da bc charts que espumem a vontade, kanye west artista e nem adianta chorar… Expand
  65. Kyle_Peake
    Jan 28, 2020
    9
    Love how the album blends Kanye's different career styles of music; it's all over the place but that's the intended purpose!
  66. markosaric
    Nov 2, 2019
    6
    Even though The Life Of Pablo has some intense and godly bangers, Kanye seems distracted half the time with the short snippets throughout the album.
  67. cbogert4
    Feb 13, 2020
    10
    The Life Of Pablo has, over the years, cemented its self as one of Kanye's best albums. It contains three of Kanye's best songs he's ever released in No More Parties In La, Real Friends, and Saint Pablo. The mixture of different themes and genres was done perfectly here. Kanye blends hype songs, lyrical tracks, and even a bit of gospel with this album. One of the more experimental albumsThe Life Of Pablo has, over the years, cemented its self as one of Kanye's best albums. It contains three of Kanye's best songs he's ever released in No More Parties In La, Real Friends, and Saint Pablo. The mixture of different themes and genres was done perfectly here. Kanye blends hype songs, lyrical tracks, and even a bit of gospel with this album. One of the more experimental albums in Kanye's discography, and I don't think anyone is complaining. The album is nearly perfect and is, in my opinion, Kanye West's best project to date.… Expand
  68. Pablo2
    Dec 2, 2019
    10
    Can’t believe such laymen are giving negative reviews. This album is 10/10. The Life of Pablo is the seventh studio album by American rapper and producer Kanye West. It was released on February 14, 2016, through GOOD Music and distributed by Def Jam Recordings.
  69. AndreBorba
    Apr 24, 2022
    10
    My personal favorite Ye album of all time. It's really important for me. What i have to say about a album with Father Stretch My Hands Pt.1, Waves, FML, No More Parties in LA, Famous? Bruh, and i need to say in especial about Real Friends. BRUH. That **** hits everytime i play. Tears and more tears. Who dislikes this album, don't have my respect.
  70. Xenon5346
    Aug 2, 2021
    10
    This is hands down the best album of all time in my opinion. I need to add more characters so here.
  71. Sopranzzz_
    Mar 25, 2020
    9
    TLOP is Kanye's experiment to make his music easy and accessible to everyone (in contrast with his Yeezus, defenitely his hardest work to listen to), and he completely succeeds in his purpose. The intro, Ultralight Beam, is probably one of the best Ye has ever made, accompained by awesome Kelly Price and Chance verses. All of the following songs (apart from Pt.2, which is one of the worseTLOP is Kanye's experiment to make his music easy and accessible to everyone (in contrast with his Yeezus, defenitely his hardest work to listen to), and he completely succeeds in his purpose. The intro, Ultralight Beam, is probably one of the best Ye has ever made, accompained by awesome Kelly Price and Chance verses. All of the following songs (apart from Pt.2, which is one of the worse songs) deliver a solid performance, fantastic instrumentals and excellent features, such as Rihanna, Kid Cudi, The Weeknd, Kendrick and Sia. Every song fells like an unique experience, matched by Kanye's fantasic lyricism and vocals. This album just proves, as if it was needed, to demonstrate how Kanye's music is just sensational, perfect in every occasion and in every mood: you goy hype tracks like NMPILA and Facts (which, by the way, was a pure genius shot at Drake and Nike), and you got chill tracks like Wolves and Real Friends. It's a pity some gems like "Frank's track" are just very short.
    Overall, this is a top 3 Kanye album and my favourite Ye's album. It's just so good to listen to.

    FAVOURITE TRACKS: Ultralight Beam, FSYH, Famous, Feedback, Highlights, Freestyle 4, Waves, FML, Real Friends, Wolves, NMPILA, Facts and Saint Pablo
    LEAST FAVOURITES: Pt.2 and Fade    … Expand
  72. andyn823
    Jun 6, 2020
    0
    This album is the worst album of Kanye West's discography. I am not saying this just because I am a fan of Kanye's enemy "you-know-who". But even if I like Kanye West, this album is trash. I have listened to 30 seconds of every songs on the album, and they are irritating my ears. Boring production, messy melodies and messy lyrics. And a lot of autotune too. This album lacks consistency andThis album is the worst album of Kanye West's discography. I am not saying this just because I am a fan of Kanye's enemy "you-know-who". But even if I like Kanye West, this album is trash. I have listened to 30 seconds of every songs on the album, and they are irritating my ears. Boring production, messy melodies and messy lyrics. And a lot of autotune too. This album lacks consistency and creativity. And it is meaningless. It doesn't have any messages to the people. It only shows how egotistical is Kanye and how he wants to be the greatest artist of all time. But the truth is he could never. Kanye flops. And his fans also prove that they are the worst fandom of hip hop music when they overhype this album and bash other artists. Kanye, just stop making music and focus on your fashion and shoe designing career.… Expand
  73. SpartanBlood_17
    Mar 30, 2021
    9
    The almost perfect album... if only Pt.2 and Freestyle 4 didn't exist... very unnecessary tracks, but not bad. It's a good album, by the way.
  74. thepes
    Nov 29, 2020
    10
    10/10

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  75. jayaraya
    Jul 26, 2020
    0
    U are not making Taylor Swift famous. I SAID WHAT I SAID. DoNot listen to this trash. I HATE U.
  76. Fra101
    Aug 30, 2021
    0
    It's such a boring album! That's all, just boring, nothing special. Sorry...
  77. musicnerd1997
    Jul 25, 2020
    9
    Kanye's most ambitious album in my opinion. He explored everything from his selfish thoughts, to his sins, family life, friendship. Not only that but the cultural impact is HUGE! Amazing album!
  78. jgvinhaes
    Sep 14, 2020
    0
    I felt a little bit confused throughout the album, hearing Ye on Ultralight Beam does not make you think that is the same guy on Famous. That being said, this is probably the one Kanye's album that has most of my favourite songs by him. Amazing work!!!!
  79. Rosh444
    Aug 20, 2020
    7
    I liked the album, but IMO, it was a very inconsistent it has some of his best songs to make up for it though
  80. Christen13
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    This album is AWFUL. One word many meanings.
    He is the worst singer of all time.
  81. DaveWarren
    Sep 17, 2020
    0
    He need to call a woman **** to be relevant, the life of pablo is the album who need the hate and polemic to be relevant, why this man can call other womens snakes and ****es, he need attention. This is not what a legend need to shine, you are not a legend Kanye.
  82. anapopescu
    Sep 13, 2020
    0
    Is this the beginning of the end for Kanye West? This seems to be evident on this album that fails all expectations.
  83. JohnSnow41188
    Oct 2, 2020
    0
    Unoriginal work, it feels like Kanye was trying to hard but the results did not pay out.
  84. bbbeooohs
    Oct 9, 2020
    10
    Kanye’s best album since MBDTF, once again shows his innovation and creativity as an artist. The production and unique samples and instrumentals really make this album a home run.
  85. bushyforest
    Oct 23, 2020
    0
    The album brings nothing special, just another attempt to say something original without the power to follow through with it.
  86. MikeMulaney
    Nov 19, 2020
    1
    Generic music, nothing special, typical Kanye egomania top to bottom, not worth the time.
  87. ChunkDump
    Dec 22, 2020
    4
    a 4 at best when the "new Kanye" was coming in full effect. it needed something that was missing. only liked a few songs (Waves and real friends) and by the way that song waves should of been chance the rappers version but Ye was being Ye and said nay.
  88. dankchu
    Jun 26, 2021
    8
    critics need they lives revoked for giving this a 75 lmfao this is at least an 84/100 cmon bruh
  89. monkeeh
    Jul 26, 2021
    9
    The Life Of Pablo is the project to go to for a demonstration of Kanye's ability to blend several genres. It's such a confident mix of the themes on all of his albums with a lot of his very best songs like Ultralight Beam, Saint Pablo, FSMHP1, Wolves, Real Friends and many others, the only real miss being Freestyle 4. It was my first and go to project for new Kanye listeners because justThe Life Of Pablo is the project to go to for a demonstration of Kanye's ability to blend several genres. It's such a confident mix of the themes on all of his albums with a lot of his very best songs like Ultralight Beam, Saint Pablo, FSMHP1, Wolves, Real Friends and many others, the only real miss being Freestyle 4. It was my first and go to project for new Kanye listeners because just how consistently sonically and lyrically it is as well as some of the best instrumentals in all of hip-hop. The only thing holding this project back is it can be slightly boring in places but as a whole is a true masterpiece and holds so much respect from myself.… Expand
  90. hiphopplatinum
    Oct 2, 2022
    8
    another amazing album with a messy tracklist that is done on purpose playing into the title of the album with no track sounding the same and switching style with every track there are misses though like pt. 2, freestyle 4, and highlights
  91. Painhowest
    Aug 29, 2021
    10
    The life Of Pablo é completamente genial, a sonoridade é de um boa gosto e a forma como ele se exalta e se trata como Deus, a melhor faixa é saint Pablo e a melhor faixa com clipe é famous
  92. BigDJohnWick
    Aug 31, 2021
    9
    In few words, a organized mess. The album arrived great with really different songs, all good of course, the more Kanye updated the album, the better it got, must listen.
  93. Bubba2077
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    Top 3 favorite album of all time. Album was evolving and constantly changing with songs being added after the initial roll out. Could not recommend more
  94. kriged
    Oct 23, 2022
    10
    Best kanye album no cap aged like wine and it's good bro i am just filling the word limit lmao just listen to the album
  95. RuRu92
    Sep 3, 2021
    10
    The first album with automatic uploading DLC with some absolute bangers, although still not up to MBDTF, but what is?
  96. carisio
    Sep 8, 2021
    9
    favorite kanye album tbh, his 2nd version is way better than the original one
  97. SolaireMengao
    Mar 17, 2022
    10
    It feels raw and badly produced, but it is an underrated masterpiece that pictures the mind of one of the greatest genius in this planet.
  98. PatchWurk777
    Dec 12, 2021
    10
    The Life of Pablo is really good, with some stand out tracks with Father Stretch my Hands and Saint Pablo that rival his older works, Kanye West once proves again that there is no one like him in the music industry.
  99. DequanJdfh
    Oct 31, 2021
    0
    He really fell off. Basic production. Mid raps. Corny from top to bottom. Do not play this in my car
  100. Skeledon
    May 22, 2023
    10
    Imo the best ye album till this date, the tracks have themes, they make sense, lyrics are good, the vibe of the album is point on. The cover is crazy good. I can't desribe how good this is. Favorite song: Wolves/Ultralight Beam
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#6 Most Discussed Album of 2016
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#4 Most Shared Album of 2016

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
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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