The Life Of Pablo
by Kanye West
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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 2238 Ratings

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  1. 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
  2. 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.
  3. 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
  4. Tonyo
    Feb 14, 2016
    3
    A l'écoute de la piste d'ouverture - Ultralight Beam - on pouvait penser que Kanye West était de retour à ses débuts et qu'il allait nous proposer un album solide après cette première piste et surtout l'excellent No More Parties In L.A. . Au final, on se retrouve avec un album qui oscille entre le médiocre et le catastrophique sur un fond d'autotune. Remercions le nombre excessif deA l'écoute de la piste d'ouverture - Ultralight Beam - on pouvait penser que Kanye West était de retour à ses débuts et qu'il allait nous proposer un album solide après cette première piste et surtout l'excellent No More Parties In L.A. . Au final, on se retrouve avec un album qui oscille entre le médiocre et le catastrophique sur un fond d'autotune. Remercions le nombre excessif de collaborations sur son album qui essaient de sauver l'album du naufrage (et qui chantent bien plus que West au passage).

    Avec The Life Of Pablo, West prouve définitivement qu'on parle plus de lui pour sa mégalomanie et sa femme que pour sa musique.

    Les seules pistes à conserver: Ultralight Beam, FML, Real Friends, No More Parties In L.A.    … Expand
  5. VonSeux
    Feb 14, 2016
    3
    whatta hell is this auto-tune overkill? Kanye doesn't have a voice anymore? The samples sound obnoxious. everything sound put together with no clue. There are so many better artists on this genre today, Kanye can retire.
  6. 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.
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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.
  13. 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
  14. bhooks
    Feb 12, 2016
    5
    Just a mediocre album. It lacks on quality because the lyrics are a flagrant self-depreciative and simplistic that should not be called "rhythm and poetry" but a try-harder hip hop record. The whole album is carried by the features, but fails on the execution and final product. Its means a fall on the Kanye West career.

    5/10
  15. Shrewman
    Feb 12, 2016
    5
    Overall an unexciting and mediocre album packed full of borrowed ideas and pop culture references that were cool and relevant a few years ago. As time goes on it becomes more apparent how out of touch Kanye really is with pop culture. Although the album sounds less inspired by things and more so emulative. There are short moments throughout the album when Kanye is able to escape his facadeOverall an unexciting and mediocre album packed full of borrowed ideas and pop culture references that were cool and relevant a few years ago. As time goes on it becomes more apparent how out of touch Kanye really is with pop culture. Although the album sounds less inspired by things and more so emulative. There are short moments throughout the album when Kanye is able to escape his facade for long enough to produce quality content. This however, is overshadowed by a number of times when the songs are cringey, in poor taste and literally unlistenable. After the addition of the new tracks the album seems to flow very poorly and loses momentum very quickly only to fall into a state of bland repetition that leaves you thinking "another one?".… Expand
  16. JoeBenner
    Feb 12, 2016
    9
    Just downloaded it from his website, CDQ has been much better and impressive than the live rips. Wolves is without a doubt one of his best tracks released in the last 10 years. I recommend this album to anyone who enjoys old-school Kanye.
  17. 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.
  18. astroboy97
    Feb 12, 2016
    10
    As an avid Kanye fan for all my life, I had little hope for this album. I heard it through the Yeezy s3 and got a near CDQ version of the original tracklist from a good friend of mine. After listening to it through 3-4 times, this last work feels almost transcendental. It makes all the other music today almost seem "boring", maybe because it is a new album from a musical icon, butAs an avid Kanye fan for all my life, I had little hope for this album. I heard it through the Yeezy s3 and got a near CDQ version of the original tracklist from a good friend of mine. After listening to it through 3-4 times, this last work feels almost transcendental. It makes all the other music today almost seem "boring", maybe because it is a new album from a musical icon, but nonetheless I felt immersed in history in motion. The grand opening of ultra light beam represented everything about Kanye. When he makes an entrance, he makes a grand one, such was the case with the intro track. Coupled with the brighter tracks of the album, Kanye once again masterfully combines the diversity of today's hip hop while staying true to his roots of always evolving as a musician and ALWAYS, NO MATTER WHAT, being the underdog.… Expand
  19. 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.
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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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