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  • Summary: The seven-track release from the rapper was streamed live from Wyoming and featured guest appearances from 070 Shake, DeJ Loaf, Jeremih, Kid Cudi, John Legend, Nicki Minaj, PARTYNEXTDOOR, Ty Dolla $ign, Valee and Charlie Wilson.

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All Mine
Yeah, you supermodel thick Damn, that ass bustin' out the bottom I'ma lose my mind in it, crazy that medulla oblongata Get to rubbin' on my line Get... See the rest of the song lyrics
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 34
  3. Negative: 2 out of 34
  1. Tiny Mix Tapes
    Jun 6, 2018
    90
    ye really does what a self-titled album should do: it says “Hey, this is who I am.” Even at 23 minutes, it almost feels like two different albums: an aggressive, dissonant one, and an empathetic, soulful one. Yet, those aren’t the two sides of Kanye, because those things exist in him simultaneously, all the time.
  2. Consequence
    Jun 4, 2018
    75
    Despite its sometimes grating protagonist, ye is a pleasant enough way to pass half an hour. Seven tracks is long enough to develop an idea without wearing it out. The production is typically lush. Kanye has returned to the kinds of soul samples that made him famous to begin with.
  3. Clash Music
    Jun 4, 2018
    70
    ye is by no means Kanye West’s finest moment, but it’s a reminder not to count him out just yet.
  4. The Observer (UK)
    Jun 4, 2018
    60
    Over a brief seven tracks, the 40-year-old superstar confirms his production prowess, veering between sparse, hyper-modern styles and compositions which hark back to the soulful bent of the producer-turned-rapper’s early career; a volatile mix of the sweet and the acrid, the sentimental and the tendentious.
  5. Punknews.org (Staff)
    Jun 6, 2018
    60
    Ye doesn’t feel like that reinvention. If anything, this album feels safe, a word I imagine is insulting to the artist. ... However, Kanye has an incredible ear for production, more apparent on Pusha T’s DAYTONA. There are some excellent moments on Ye, but with only twenty-four minutes of music, some doesn’t cut it.
  6. musicOMH.com
    Jun 12, 2018
    50
    His verses mostly feel redundant, hastily thrown together to validate the presence of these songs on his project, and while the album has been described as introspective this very brief release only allows for skindeep thoughts on any one topic. The Kanye West show has already rolled on, but some of the magic of yesteryear has been left behind.
  7. Spin
    Jun 5, 2018
    30
    There is nothing new to be learned from this album burdened by crudely formed raps about his already exhaustively covered life and deeply muddled politics. ... Still, the music at times almost makes it worth it.

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  1. Positive: 164 out of 224
  2. Mixed: 25 out of 224
  3. Negative: 35 out of 224
  1. edulikapuma
    Jun 2, 2018
    10
    Since 2003, the release of a new Kanye album has always been the most exciting musical event of the year - and 15 years later he keeps onSince 2003, the release of a new Kanye album has always been the most exciting musical event of the year - and 15 years later he keeps on proving why. At first sight, it may seem like the production is less complex, less captivating than usual Kanye but don’t let that first listen fool you. Listen to it again and again and everything will start to grow on you. It’s his most personal work in years with meaningful, thoughtful lyrics; and every single song is exceptionally well crafted and produced, with samples meticulously chosen as always. He takes us on a deep, intimate journey into his conflicted yet fascinating mind in a unique way only Kanye can.
    Seriously, go grab your best pair of headphones, turn them up and focus solely on the music for 24 minutes and I swear you’ll have a hell of a ride. Multiple times. Ye delivers and after all these years it’s still painful to imagine a rap world without Kanye West. Brilliant piece of work from the artist of our generation, the man never disappoints.    … Expand
  2. jacquesomari
    Jun 7, 2018
    10
    its uniquely kanye, something new and fresh. yet, so personal and intimate at the same time. we see a side of kanye rarely spoken about...
  4. adidon
    Jun 1, 2018
    10
    Much more focused than TLOP and the production is some of Kanye's very best work. From the haunting opening track to the masterfullyMuch more focused than TLOP and the production is some of Kanye's very best work. From the haunting opening track to the masterfully constructed Ghost Town, this is far and away the best album of the year thus far. He is able to say everything he needs to in the 7 tracks and is perhaps the most intimate, vulnerable Ye we have ever seen. Even more so than 808s and it works brilliantly in this case.… Expand
  5. HumorousAirWay
    Jun 4, 2018
    8
    The album sounds good. The production is flawless. It's a mix-up of RNB and Hip Hop, with other artists in. Very cool!
  6. maadcity
    Jun 2, 2018
    7
    This album isn't as over the place and sporadic as TLOP, neither is it as complete and masterful as MBDTF. Sampling feels lacklustre (AsideThis album isn't as over the place and sporadic as TLOP, neither is it as complete and masterful as MBDTF. Sampling feels lacklustre (Aside from the Slick Rick sample which made me have a little fanboy orgasm midway through No Mistakes), the lyrical content isn't nearly as wince-worthy and gut wrenching as TLOP but some lines did leave a pit in my stomach like I just ate a dodgy Indian the night before. The beats that kanye has cooked up this year are the highlight of this album in my opinion, almost feels like hes in his element like on some past projects. Highlights of the album are I Thought About Killing You, Ghost Town and Violent Crimes. All Mine is my least favourite Kanye track ever released, yes I did enjoy Send It Up and On Sight from the Yeezus album more than this mess of a song. Overall I feel better about the Kid Cudi collaboration now, just dont say anything about that orange man with all the money alright? Cool… Expand
  7. sodovich
    Dec 25, 2021
    6
    A veeeery forgetable sticker on Kanye West's discography, "Ye" has some charm, but fails on being what it was supposed to. Not that badA veeeery forgetable sticker on Kanye West's discography, "Ye" has some charm, but fails on being what it was supposed to. Not that bad though, just, meh.… Expand
  8. desantis34
    Oct 20, 2018
    0
    Never trust a music artist that fully embraces Donald Trump. Overrated and boring.

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