Donda
by Kanye West
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6.5

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  1. ferthekidd
    Sep 3, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I just read listened as if the album was for my mother too, I was moved,I'm from another country, you know? I'm from Brazil and well the kanye here is an influence, the music around here can change but at the moment I believe this album won me over… Expand
  2. Alimo9
    Sep 3, 2021
    10
    Possibly one off his best albums maybe top 3 for me
    The level of production and the creativity is so amazing and the vibes are so great
  3. Allezpsg
    Sep 3, 2021
    10
    a very good album, honestly if it was worth the wait, for me it is the album of the year, very good songs and good collaborations
  4. Politicz
    Sep 3, 2021
    10
    Really good album, loved most of the tracks! Just wished that Kanye didn’t censor the swear words.
  5. Zakaburg
    Sep 3, 2021
    10
    This guy keeps outdoing himself and it goes over a lot of heads, whether it's because of the hate they have for him or inferiority complex I can never tell you.
    This guy leaves every inch/ iota of himself in the studio every damn time. I can't help but imagine how drained he must be after delivering a mammoth of an album. He is simply the greatest living artist of our time. With work that    This guy keeps outdoing himself and it goes over a lot of heads, whether it's because of the hate they have for him or inferiority complex I can never tell you.
    This guy leaves every inch/ iota of himself in the studio every damn time. I can't help but imagine how drained he must be after delivering a mammoth of an album. He is simply the greatest living artist of our time. With work that not only stands the test of time but also gets better with time, for our simple minds.
    Much respect to him.
    I appreciate what he has done for us. I promise to bump all his projects with the deserved appreciation and respect till the end of my time on this earth.
    You deserve all the flowers sir.
    GOD bless you.    … Expand
  6. Velenean
    Sep 3, 2021
    10
    It became my soul album. It's a masterpiece!
    Songs are pretty good, track list is well-designed.
  7. eightaeok
    Sep 3, 2021
    10
    esse álbum é de outro mundo elevadíssimo nos conceitos de qualidade, críticos brancos jamais entenderiam a genialidade disso aqui.
  8. RH68
    Sep 3, 2021
    10
    everything is perfect about this album apart from one or two parts, but nothing substantial to lower rating.
  9. AXELHANTA
    Sep 3, 2021
    10
    Fresh, good, perfect and Great. Kanye God
    All songs are good. Kanye returns like a Goat
  10. Capitanalegria
    Sep 3, 2021
    10
    Good music. 2nd greatest album in the Ye discography. The bookend and final chapter of rap and trap replacing pop. My bet is Ye will make experimental operas, or Yeppenings, next
  11. Yeezari
    Sep 3, 2021
    10
    A frustrating, but very well thought out roll out in terms of publicity. Gaining his highest sales debut since MBDTF (tied with Yeezus on this one), a full album with new sounds yet old sounds from himself, only flaw if there was one was not having Never Abandon Your Family on the album.
  12. RuRu92
    Sep 3, 2021
    10
    Some of his most inspired work since MBDTF. It’s a mess, the mixing and mastering is a bit off in places, but even being lucky enough to venture through Kanye’s soundscapes makes you realise how much of a once in a generation talent the guy really is. Regardless of how you feeling about him personally. You’re getting pure, unadulterated gospel, to god infused drill, to anthem tailored popSome of his most inspired work since MBDTF. It’s a mess, the mixing and mastering is a bit off in places, but even being lucky enough to venture through Kanye’s soundscapes makes you realise how much of a once in a generation talent the guy really is. Regardless of how you feeling about him personally. You’re getting pure, unadulterated gospel, to god infused drill, to anthem tailored pop and possibly one of the best outros we’ve heard in a while. Everything Kanye does feels like a journey, with a album roll out being a somewhat wild ride with 3 listening parties, that’s climax is an hour and fourty-eight minutes album that truly is incredible. Donda would be proud! Instant classic.… Expand
  13. Jose_lareata
    Sep 3, 2021
    10
    Maximo respeto a DONDA, gran álbum, gran sonido, gran historia. Dejando de lado a la persona que es Kanye el álbum es muy bueno.
  14. Jcsmoove
    Sep 4, 2021
    10
    Finally, a new Kanye west album that blends just enough of his signature sound that we were all waiting, with his new age god fearing gospel sound. Many of these gospel elements are much more enjoyable to me than they were on Jesus Is King. Most of the features come through and show why Kanye is regarded as one of the best music curators of all time. Take off the pop smoke song tho...
  15. dreadarmada1
    Sep 3, 2021
    10
    Excellent album, disregarding Tell the Vision, it has relatively no skips despite some mixing issues.
  16. PedroBLamonte
    Sep 3, 2021
    10
    great rollout. great album. Mr west is back. The album matched the hype. Certified W
  17. nikkiwildddd
    Sep 3, 2021
    10
    I love this album so much - had me playing it on repeat for the past week. Kanye's top 4 for sure, sonically has one of the best pieces of music that he has made. Seeing this album evolving into this one final product was really satisfying. Expecting Kanye to come up with more music later this year. One of the most innovative musical artist ever that our generation and the upcoming ones will see
  18. Jtray
    Sep 3, 2021
    10
    Just love this new Ye. This album is another that will be remembered fondly and age beautifully. Not the greatest reception off the bat, but Ye fans know that this album will be influential, same as 808s and yeezus. Not surprised to see initial reception to be harsh, as this happens every time kanye tries a new style. Personally it was a job well done. Simply put, beautiful and ethereal.Just love this new Ye. This album is another that will be remembered fondly and age beautifully. Not the greatest reception off the bat, but Ye fans know that this album will be influential, same as 808s and yeezus. Not surprised to see initial reception to be harsh, as this happens every time kanye tries a new style. Personally it was a job well done. Simply put, beautiful and ethereal. Ye masters production as he always has, from drill to gospel and everything in between. Incredible.… Expand
  19. egalvao
    Sep 3, 2021
    10
    I love it ye, great production, great vocals, great lyrics. Much better than ye and Jesus is king. As time goes on we'll see if its better than tlop but it's looking like it's going to be close
  20. Maria2396
    Sep 3, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Kanye West mais uma vez entrega um trabalho único e inovador .Seu melhor álbum desde de TLOP… Expand
  21. jrt5643
    Sep 3, 2021
    10
    This album isn't music it's a work of art. All the songs are done well and leave you with a feeling of peace and assurity leaving wanting to listen again and again.
  22. JayDEO
    Sep 3, 2021
    10
    Donda is probably Kanye's best album since TLOP and the Album feels unique in the sense that kanye hasn't made me feel so strongly in any of his albums
  23. kidseeghosts
    Sep 3, 2021
    10
    Donda was simply an amazing experience to listen to. From the listening parties to the hype built up behind the album, Ye truly delivered an extension of his deepest thoughts. Donda chant is a fitting way to start off the project which is dedicated to his late Mother. On songs such as Jesus Lord and Come to Life, Ye sounds vulnerable and his verses are packed with raw emotion. It’s trueDonda was simply an amazing experience to listen to. From the listening parties to the hype built up behind the album, Ye truly delivered an extension of his deepest thoughts. Donda chant is a fitting way to start off the project which is dedicated to his late Mother. On songs such as Jesus Lord and Come to Life, Ye sounds vulnerable and his verses are packed with raw emotion. It’s true that the album structure and track order might not be the most ideal to create flow between songs. However, the sloppy masterpiece that Donda is feels like he’s bringing us alongside him on a life journey of self improvement and realization. Ye emphasizes important themes of life such as self acceptance, forgiveness, faith, truth, love and always remembering what’s important to you. Yes, Ye is very christian but one need not necessarily believe in christ to empathize with the things he says on this record. I’m not christian, and I can personally say that certain verses on this album made me contemplate my life experiences and question my core values.… Expand
  24. Dondaforever
    Sep 3, 2021
    10
    New Age gospel? Because bit feels like it! Kanye worked really nicely on this and I like it verses the last album. This album is one you could play over and over again. It's the album you could play to your grandma and she's gonna like it. Not every song is perfect (Pop smoke trash) but solid mixing and vocals and wording. I've listen to the album at least 10 times and I can say it's aNew Age gospel? Because bit feels like it! Kanye worked really nicely on this and I like it verses the last album. This album is one you could play over and over again. It's the album you could play to your grandma and she's gonna like it. Not every song is perfect (Pop smoke trash) but solid mixing and vocals and wording. I've listen to the album at least 10 times and I can say it's a clear winner in the Drake vs Kanye battle.… Expand
  25. Malik22
    Sep 3, 2021
    10
    Great listen, I really enjoy this album. Ye came with it this time around. I’ve listen to this album all week and probably going to listen to it all next week as well. Album of the year!
  26. Goose69
    Sep 3, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Album has a lot of ups and downs that bring you into ye’S life after his mother’s passing. There’s songs like “come to life” that brings this amazing melodies and a piercing ye, creating these ideas that can come to life to save ye from himself. ultimately he can’t have those ideas save him… for example yeezy. He’s saying he wanted it to be an escape but he couldn’t. It’s a negative. BUT the song title is a positive he’s saying he’s finally coming to life and being reborn without these ideas… Expand
  27. CDOGG15
    Sep 3, 2021
    10
    A masterpiece in music and live performance that will only get better in time, if this is Kanye West’s final album it is the perfect way to end the musical career of the greatest artist of our time
  28. Mbp44
    Sep 3, 2021
    10
    Refreshing new music. Some songs hit harder than others at certain time but I enjoy them all.
  29. tudorcelstan
    Sep 4, 2021
    10
    I would rate this album an 8. But the amount of reviews lowering their score because of the Marilyn Manson and DaBaby controversy astonishes me, so here’s an extra 2 points to compensate for their nonsense. Moments like the entirety of Remote Control, the beat of God Breathed, Tell the Vision and all the part twos make this album truly imperfect, but most negative critiques saying eitherI would rate this album an 8. But the amount of reviews lowering their score because of the Marilyn Manson and DaBaby controversy astonishes me, so here’s an extra 2 points to compensate for their nonsense. Moments like the entirety of Remote Control, the beat of God Breathed, Tell the Vision and all the part twos make this album truly imperfect, but most negative critiques saying either that it’s messy or that it isn’t diverse enough which are complete opposites proves me that some of you are just searching for reasons to hate on Kanye, and he’s not the one to avoid giving you these reasons. But you have to see past your opinion of the man in order to witness the epic, faith-discovering nature of this album, the integration of techniques that he explored and perfected throughout his career, the unitary creepy atmosphere, the mourning gloomy aesthetics that dominate the album, the theme of trust in God in the middle of a sea of personal and mental turbulence. Doesn’t matter if you’re a christian or not. The message of this album is powerfull and Kanye is pretty transparent on this one. Donda is well balanced stylistically as opposed to many of his previous works which were all over the place. I love this one, even though I do not consider it necessarily better than The Life of Pablo.… Expand
  30. essaplayer
    Sep 4, 2021
    10
    Dobry album kocham go essa essa kanye król jebać leszcza drake. Kanye jest
  31. averymillz
    Sep 7, 2021
    10
    Kanye got the most out of his features. The sounds and topics that went into this project are absolutely amazing
  32. Digital5lav3
    Sep 4, 2021
    10
    Even at the age of 44 kanye continues to release tracks full of youth and vigor. This album is full on experimental and chaotic at times but thats what makes it a kanye album.
  33. rwalkington
    Sep 4, 2021
    10
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  34. florianfjelle
    Sep 4, 2021
    10
    wonderful album all the way trough, with off the grid being my new favorite kanye track
  35. Axelrodriguez23
    Sep 4, 2021
    10
    Niceee álbum ye, un gran álbum y con gran potencial en el, lanzado inesperadamente, ojalá tuviera un mejor racking pero es grandioso las 27 canciones
  36. Willtat
    Sep 4, 2021
    10
    Very good very I I I I I I I I. I I I I I I I. I I I I I I I I I. I I I. I I I I I I I I. I the the they the the the the the the three r the the the meadow was so nice I got the green one for utopia so I got the one that was in my room so it looks good but it’s still not good for utopia lol oh well my sister is king of earth earth king king earth earth moon moon and moon earth moon andVery good very I I I I I I I I. I I I I I I I. I I I I I I I I I. I I I. I I I I I I I I. I the the they the the the the the the three r the the the meadow was so nice I got the green one for utopia so I got the one that was in my room so it looks good but it’s still not good for utopia lol oh well my sister is king of earth earth king king earth earth moon moon and moon earth moon and earth earth king moon earth moon and earth earth moon and max earth moon and earth earth king moon moon and earth earth king earth… Expand
  37. byjusthis
    Sep 4, 2021
    10
    Just the best album I've ever heard in my life. Definitely one of the best albums of all Kanye West's carreer.
  38. stormzafrir
    Sep 4, 2021
    10
    this album hits! its exactly what jik shouldve been. the amazing lyrics and features make every song on this album an experience to listen to. my only issue with the album is that its a bit too long. with a runtime of almost 2 hours, its the longest kanye album by far. Otherwise, i love this album and it is one of kanyes best!
  39. Poopoooo
    Sep 4, 2021
    10
    What a rollercoaster. Influx of hits; he did it again. AOTD. JUNYA WATANABE ON MY REEEEEEE!!!
  40. UnbiasedMusic
    Sep 4, 2021
    10
    I would give this record an 8 just for how catchy almost all the songs are, and how great the subtle linear storytelling is of a man who still feels the loss of his mother, but is desperate to move on and feel some closure all while balancing a well thought out tribute to her in the process. Kanye is not afraid to take risks and in my opinion, they absolutely pay off with a classicI would give this record an 8 just for how catchy almost all the songs are, and how great the subtle linear storytelling is of a man who still feels the loss of his mother, but is desperate to move on and feel some closure all while balancing a well thought out tribute to her in the process. Kanye is not afraid to take risks and in my opinion, they absolutely pay off with a classic sounding record that will only age better with time. I give it a 10 because of all the Drake fan's reviews bombing it, if you want a unique listening experience give this record a go with an open mind.… Expand
  41. Aces18
    Sep 4, 2021
    10
    Album of a life time.
    Very good features. And some of ye's best rapping since mbdtf.
    reminds me of his last 7 albums combined
  42. AIN16
    Sep 4, 2021
    10
    The way the mc made the project that so emotional and magnificently sad , he talked about his momma and other artists were just spiritually talking to the late Donda , like what Jay did ( Donda i’m with your baby ) etc , donda would've been proud if she was here today to wetness her boy and see how much he grown Donda is just different as we all know Kanye always led the music industry heThe way the mc made the project that so emotional and magnificently sad , he talked about his momma and other artists were just spiritually talking to the late Donda , like what Jay did ( Donda i’m with your baby ) etc , donda would've been proud if she was here today to wetness her boy and see how much he grown Donda is just different as we all know Kanye always led the music industry he did it with 808,And heartbreak he also did yeezus so he always been a leader… Expand
  43. dondaisgood
    Sep 5, 2021
    10
    stop overhating on this album it's good and it has some good production on it
  44. YeezusLalo
    Sep 5, 2021
    10
    Una joya por parte de kanye, innovando su estilo y haciendo lo que mejor sabe hacer, no encuentro malas canciones para este disco
  45. Jregisgonzalez
    Sep 5, 2021
    10
    I thought this album was a masterpiece. Flawed but it's ok because a masterpiece can be flawed, nothing in this world is flawless. I felt like I was on a rollercoaster with from beginning to end. How the album starts off strong with guitar beats and dark synths and eventually gets lighter as we close the album, with beautiful pianos playing in the background of songs like come to life. TheI thought this album was a masterpiece. Flawed but it's ok because a masterpiece can be flawed, nothing in this world is flawless. I felt like I was on a rollercoaster with from beginning to end. How the album starts off strong with guitar beats and dark synths and eventually gets lighter as we close the album, with beautiful pianos playing in the background of songs like come to life. The features on this album were amazing to listen to, the subject matter they rapped about matched the theme of the album. It felt like an album about someone's spiritual journey and recent divorce. I also especially loved how kanyes flows were so different in each song. The production and quality of each track was grand and felt like a movie. This album is a beautiful and I can see people appreciated it more in the years to come.… Expand
  46. Dress
    Nov 14, 2021
    10
    Obra maestra incomprendida y solo le tiran porque salió dababy y Marilyn manson en el álbum.
  47. emmettd
    Sep 5, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Masterpiece. Kanye continues to prove why he is the greatest. Not a single miss, ignoring Tell The Vision… Expand
  48. oarthurribeiro
    Sep 5, 2021
    10
    The album is good. I know the album won't please everyone but on it I can see and feel everything Kanye tried to go through.
  49. Alexander808s
    Sep 5, 2021
    10
    Great tribute to his late mother, Kanye really knows how to get the best of the artists featured in the album, he's really the greatest to ever do it.
  50. zappos5344
    Sep 5, 2021
    10
    The album slaps. Another bonafide masterpiece!

    This is all that really needs to be said but there is a minimum character limit so...
  51. urielinyourmeta
    Sep 6, 2021
    10
    the best album of the year, definitely ye know how not to sound repetitive, this album sounds fresh and with a good touch that only kanye knows how to give his songs, probably the only negative of this album is that it is quite long and can suffocate However, if you divide it well and listen to each song calmly, the entire album is enjoyed, I risk saying that it will be considered one ofthe best album of the year, definitely ye know how not to sound repetitive, this album sounds fresh and with a good touch that only kanye knows how to give his songs, probably the only negative of this album is that it is quite long and can suffocate However, if you divide it well and listen to each song calmly, the entire album is enjoyed, I risk saying that it will be considered one of the best albums of the decade.… Expand
  52. Ozwastaken
    Sep 6, 2021
    10
    although it felt like a rollercoaster it has great production and the variety of artist makes you wanna listen to it again and again
  53. SyreSam
    Sep 6, 2021
    10
    Its the new ten,ten,ten. Really worth the wait, perfect production. Lanye the GOAT of all artists
  54. marsonearth
    Sep 6, 2021
    10
    Kanye's power has always lied in not only his production, but his ability to get a talented group of people together, bring out the best of them, and create a memorable body of work. Donda does just that. You will hear less of Kanye's voice in this album than Pablo or his Graduation trilogy and it can seem like his features carry the album, but I don't think that diminishes the potency ofKanye's power has always lied in not only his production, but his ability to get a talented group of people together, bring out the best of them, and create a memorable body of work. Donda does just that. You will hear less of Kanye's voice in this album than Pablo or his Graduation trilogy and it can seem like his features carry the album, but I don't think that diminishes the potency of this album at all. Kanye's voice does come to the surface in moments like in Jesus Lord and Come to Life. The songs are just really good and the verses from his features are great. For the most part, none of the songs sound the same. It's truly one long ride. My favorite feature was from Jay Electronica.

    My favorite songs were: Off the Grid, Jail, Praise God, Moon, Jesus Lord, Come to Life(should've been the outro)    … Expand
  55. 1randomhuman1
    Sep 8, 2021
    10
    This is a masterpiece. Ahead of its time - in 5 years it will be recognized as one.
  56. Jordanlol
    Sep 9, 2021
    10
    I'm not even a Kanye fan and that was one hell of an experience I listened to him in the older days but now that I go through his discography I am super impressed if you rate this album bad it's probably because you're expecting him to stick with his old sound but we we are evolving and I love it I love that kinda music that can't be compared to anything else just so outlandish thatI'm not even a Kanye fan and that was one hell of an experience I listened to him in the older days but now that I go through his discography I am super impressed if you rate this album bad it's probably because you're expecting him to stick with his old sound but we we are evolving and I love it I love that kinda music that can't be compared to anything else just so outlandish that catches my attention that's how you stand out ignore the critics and unlock a new sound… Expand
  57. colaj001
    Sep 19, 2021
    10
    This album is the culmination of Kanye's musical journey across so many different genre-bending, genre-defining sonics over the last two decades. Hip-hop, gospel, trap, soul, funk, etc. etc. A range from college dropout Kanye right through to Yeezus Kanye, sprinkled with Jesus is King Kanye throughout the record. Lengthwise, yes, it is long, but critics and fans seem to complain eitherThis album is the culmination of Kanye's musical journey across so many different genre-bending, genre-defining sonics over the last two decades. Hip-hop, gospel, trap, soul, funk, etc. etc. A range from college dropout Kanye right through to Yeezus Kanye, sprinkled with Jesus is King Kanye throughout the record. Lengthwise, yes, it is long, but critics and fans seem to complain either way.

    Donda started off as an ok record but after the millionth listen, its become a firm no. 2 behind MBDTF. Our boy did it again.

    Nobody is doing what Kanye is doing creatively, with three packed out listening parties which allowed fans into the creative process of a genius - as manic and annoying as it was beautiful and spell-binding.    … Expand
  58. dbm
    Sep 23, 2021
    10
    This is a Masterpiece. This is quite possibly the best Kanye album yet. No, it is not unfinished. No, it is not too long. No, Marilyn Manson has nothing to do with how good the music is. The pt 2's are bonus tracks; choose your own adventure. The album ends with No Child Left Behind. If you give this a bad review, it's not because of the music. And if you gave this a bad review, youThis is a Masterpiece. This is quite possibly the best Kanye album yet. No, it is not unfinished. No, it is not too long. No, Marilyn Manson has nothing to do with how good the music is. The pt 2's are bonus tracks; choose your own adventure. The album ends with No Child Left Behind. If you give this a bad review, it's not because of the music. And if you gave this a bad review, you probably shouldn't be writing reviews in the first place.

    P.S. It's nice to see Kanye in a good place.    … Expand
  59. Iamangelo8789
    Sep 23, 2021
    10
    Why this album it's 53..? Dude, it's a literal masterpiece, including such amazings and sentimental tracks from Ye..
  60. HoneyBee1995
    Sep 27, 2021
    10
    Te amo ye .
  61. dusanper
    Oct 12, 2021
    10
    Melhor álbum da história da galáxia, quem discorda não tá vivendo direito.
  62. YEEZYFLESHLIGHT
    Oct 13, 2021
    10
    INCOMINGGGG! AOTY anyone who says otherwise is racist, sorry i dont make the rules.
  63. Lavecchia
    Nov 1, 2021
    10
    Kanye west is a musical genius, the greatest composer of all time. This album was a masterpiece front to back and anyone that disagrees loves heart disease and hates old people(Rip Donda)
  64. Fanuch
    Nov 1, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Foda! Pra caralho kanye vc é incrível quem votou menos que 10 é burro!!!!!!… Expand
  65. tristantristan
    Nov 26, 2021
    10
    Solid 9/10 all the hate is not justified. If this was made by anyone else than kanye you would all praise it.
  66. Skeledon
    May 22, 2023
    10
    This is about as good as it can get for ye to go to gospel, sure it has its fillers, but i think from all the 27 songs we got some bangers, Moon is still my favorite song of this album. I do feel like the Pt.2's are a bit much otherwise this is a 10/10.
  67. DrakeisTrash
    Jan 8, 2022
    10
    great album, the only reason it has a bad rating is because of all the drake fans who love kissing boys
  68. CordRafael
    Feb 17, 2022
    10
    genial.genial.genial.genial.genial.genial.genial.genial.genial.genial.genial.genial.
  69. FuocoVFL
    May 16, 2022
    10
    One of my favourite Kanye album, all the songs are amazing INCLUDING DONDA CHANT THANK YOU.
  70. SourGapes
    Jun 19, 2022
    10
    The album is a mess, but the creative highs he reaches on Donda is the best I've seen from him since MBDTF. Hurricane, Off the Grid, Come to Life, easily are some of the best tracks Kanye has ever contributed to.
  71. MavisBeacon23
    Jun 28, 2022
    10
    This is a great album. Been listening consistently for almost a year now. Still sounds fresh. Don’t get the hate
  72. drakeludin
    Oct 6, 2022
    10
    Anouther masterpiece from kanye west with no skips this is very underrated and is defnuated a 10/10 album
  73. TiagoCamellini
    Nov 4, 2022
    10
    Kanye west made the best album of 2021, with the aesthetic referring to divine comedy, portraying hell, purgatory, and paradise, it is an album with very good, and exciting songs.
  74. carti999
    Mar 2, 2023
    10
    First album in a long time that actually made me cry during my first listen. Kanye really knows how to make beautiful music.
  75. swagmaster6969
    Apr 13, 2023
    10
    Kanye West's album Donda is an exceptional piece of artistry that stands out from the rest of his modern music. Themes of his personal life, political views, and new musical influences are all present throughout the album, making it an important and essential addition to modern hip-hop. Kanye West’s album Donda is an impressive display of his creative genius, and it is arguably the bestKanye West's album Donda is an exceptional piece of artistry that stands out from the rest of his modern music. Themes of his personal life, political views, and new musical influences are all present throughout the album, making it an important and essential addition to modern hip-hop. Kanye West’s album Donda is an impressive display of his creative genius, and it is arguably the best album of modern Kanye’s career.

    First, the music on Donda is a diverse blend of genres, featuring elements of hip-hop, soul, and R&B. Kanye’s production is top-notch, and he experiments with different sounds and textures throughout the album. He is able to create a unique soundscape that is both modern and timeless, and the production is one of the album’s standout elements. Additionally, the lyrics on the album are thoughtful and poignant, and Kanye speaks openly about his personal life and his political views. He is able to express his thoughts and feelings in an honest and direct way, and the lyrics provide an insight into Kanye’s life and his beliefs.

    Furthermore, the features on Donda are also impressive. Kanye brings in a variety of talented artists to add to the album, including Travis Scott, Nicki Minaj, Jay-Z, and more. Each guest adds their own unique style to the album, resulting in a dynamic and diverse sound. The features also help to expand the sonic palette of the album, and they provide an interesting contrast to Kanye’s own style.

    Finally, Donda is an important album in Kanye West’s career. It is a reflection of his growth as an artist and a person, and it serves as a testament to his creative genius. The music on the album is powerful and thought-provoking, and it is an essential addition to modern hip-hop. Kanye West’s album Donda is an impressive display of his creative genius, and it is arguably the best album of modern Kanye’s career. It is a powerful and important album that stands out from the rest of his music, and it is a testament to his growth as an artist.    … Expand
  76. Jhagman
    Aug 3, 2023
    10
    Honestly, I thought it was a great project for Kanye West. The album has a ton of volume, but the many songs on this album don't make it feel like it is too much. There are tons of really good features on this album as well. Kanye put out a solid project here and I am looking forward to Donda 2. Favorite song was "Off The Grid".
  77. AlejoMadridista
    Aug 12, 2023
    10
    Excelente álbum, lo disfrute de principio a fin, no me aburrió ni la duración, ni los 27 tracks que lo componen, no entiendo las críticas negativas, diría que es un álbum más para los fans de Kanye, que para un oyente ocasional. 10/10
  78. konando88
    Sep 1, 2021
    9
    The rollout was predictably messy, the sequencing of the tracks could be better (I think he had more of this right during the first two listening parties), and yes, there could be a few tracks cut (Tell the Vision), but considering the length of the album and some of Kanye's lows in recent years, this is an incredible collection of songs, production, features, and ideas.

    As a Kanye fan    The rollout was predictably messy, the sequencing of the tracks could be better (I think he had more of this right during the first two listening parties), and yes, there could be a few tracks cut (Tell the Vision), but considering the length of the album and some of Kanye's lows in recent years, this is an incredible collection of songs, production, features, and ideas.

    As a Kanye fan from the beginning, I'd easily put Jail, Off The Grid, Hurricane, Praise God, Believe What I Say, Moon, Heaven and Hell, Jesus Lord, New Again, Pure Souls, Come to Life, Ok Ok pt 2, and Jesus Lord pt 2 in the top half of tracks all-time list with some of them going even higher.

    Considering Kanye's standing with the public overall in the past few years (and speaking personally), I understand it being hard to sometimes separate the man's words and actions from the music, but it definitely feels like the divisive reviews of this album have far less to do with the actual music here and more to do with peoples' current feelings on the man himself. That's fair I suppose to some degree, but I feel like with time the consensus on the music and album itself will only grow in estimation.    … Expand
  79. bohmeila
    Aug 31, 2021
    9
    Donda is a masterpiece: a new sound in a thematically very packed time period for Kanye West, DONDA delivers on the promise of provoking emotions of grief, pain, sorrow, forgiveness and love. Only Kanye could get the [nearly] whole culture to feature on one album. It is indeed an “album for life” as it’s producers described it and not unlikely in my opinion a beyond amazing epilogue to anDonda is a masterpiece: a new sound in a thematically very packed time period for Kanye West, DONDA delivers on the promise of provoking emotions of grief, pain, sorrow, forgiveness and love. Only Kanye could get the [nearly] whole culture to feature on one album. It is indeed an “album for life” as it’s producers described it and not unlikely in my opinion a beyond amazing epilogue to an outstanding solo career.… Expand
  80. a7xmatta7x
    Sep 5, 2021
    9
    Album is a huge grower. While I wasn’t sold on it at first, the more I’ve listened, the more it continues to grow. This is easily some of Kanye’s most beautiful and best work in a long time. It’s not a perfect album, but it’s damn near close.
  81. longneck
    Aug 31, 2021
    9
    What JIK should have been, Donda > TLOP imho. I wasn't keen on the first listen through, but a lot of the tracks really grew on me.

    This is going to be seen as a classic in 5 years from now. Sure it's a bit overwhelming and all over the place, but you gotta love an artist who is releasing music not for radio hits but because it's what their feeling. This album comes off as authentic, a    What JIK should have been, Donda > TLOP imho. I wasn't keen on the first listen through, but a lot of the tracks really grew on me.

    This is going to be seen as a classic in 5 years from now. Sure it's a bit overwhelming and all over the place, but you gotta love an artist who is releasing music not for radio hits but because it's what their feeling. This album comes off as authentic, a increasingly rare thing in hip hop.    … Expand
  82. ImaginaryCritic
    Aug 31, 2021
    9
    For sure this might be one of the best projects Kanye has dropped since TLOP. I only have one complaint about this album and its the amount of songs it carried. When i saw it I was shocked but it didn’t stop me. I personally loved each track, since i felt each and every one of them in a personal level. The song ‘Tell the vision’ was a little unnecessary since it didn’t fit the theme ofFor sure this might be one of the best projects Kanye has dropped since TLOP. I only have one complaint about this album and its the amount of songs it carried. When i saw it I was shocked but it didn’t stop me. I personally loved each track, since i felt each and every one of them in a personal level. The song ‘Tell the vision’ was a little unnecessary since it didn’t fit the theme of this project. Overall i felt sure that i was satisfied with my opinion.… Expand
  83. JCVP
    Aug 30, 2021
    9
    Best album I've heard in a while. Can't say this is the best album Kanye has made but to me this is the most memorial album I've hear in a while. I'll be listening to this for the foreseeable future. Not to mention what's happening in Kanye's life is also having an impact how I view his music. Watching his Sunday service has brought a lot of meaning to me personally. For once I'm listeningBest album I've heard in a while. Can't say this is the best album Kanye has made but to me this is the most memorial album I've hear in a while. I'll be listening to this for the foreseeable future. Not to mention what's happening in Kanye's life is also having an impact how I view his music. Watching his Sunday service has brought a lot of meaning to me personally. For once I'm listening to something that isn't about "getting into the game" or "get rich or die trying". There's a lot of humility and love in his lyrics of repentance, not making it about yourself but serving bigger than yourself and being honest. Many critics I read either have an issue with his past, Marlin Manson in the album (for real? 0 stars when you gave him 3?) It sounds more that people don't trust Kanye and very quick to call him a nut because it's just easier than trying to understand. I think he's going against the grain and I know he ain't no saint. But this is art. This will talk to many people who are going through a lot. A message about hope to even those who are considered damned. God forgives and don't play favorites.… Expand
  84. JudgementalDude
    Sep 2, 2021
    9
    Amazing album, Kanye was on his A-Game. A bit bloated, but its heavenly at the same time.
  85. bjones1297
    Aug 30, 2021
    9
    Best Kanye album in years. Fantastic to see him actually putting work into his music again.
  86. LInscoeJ
    Sep 3, 2021
    9
    Another incredibly strong album from Kanye, his most personal yet, very heavy in places but worth investing the time
  87. freshie
    Sep 6, 2021
    9
    Kanye West finds beauty within Chaos. A return to form for Ye on this 10th LP.
  88. Hockeyking
    Aug 30, 2021
    9
    It is stunning. The Production on this album is insane, the features are mostly good except for Carti and Thug, and some may have been improved. I think jail pt1 and 2 should be combined, both Dababy and JayZ had stellar verses that could easily go onto the same track. This album does suffer via length, with some lowlights such as Tell the Vision and Remote Control, but it's a blend ofIt is stunning. The Production on this album is insane, the features are mostly good except for Carti and Thug, and some may have been improved. I think jail pt1 and 2 should be combined, both Dababy and JayZ had stellar verses that could easily go onto the same track. This album does suffer via length, with some lowlights such as Tell the Vision and Remote Control, but it's a blend of Gospel and Real Hip Hop seen only from the likes of TLOP. Believe What I Say is a top 10 Kanye West song, absolutely phenomenal. Amazing Album, if Jail 3 happens, Fivio replaces Yachty on ok ok, and Remote Control/Tell the Vision get removed, along with the Pt 2's, if any 2 of those happen (last is mandatory) it would be 10/10.… Expand
  89. 21JackWal
    Aug 31, 2021
    9
    Fantastic album, Kanye is back with some of his best verses in years. The production is minimalist yet fantastic, great features all around. Only detracter is we didn’t seem to get enough Kanye as his features played a large role, but in 27 track album, it’s impressive that it never lulled through any feature or verse. DONDA would be proud
  90. Rams35
    Aug 31, 2021
    9
    An album worthy of his late mothers name and a true return to form for mr west.
  91. kanyeleaks
    Aug 31, 2021
    9
    Kanye's best work since 2016, arguably 2010. While the tracklist does not seem to flow exactly right and there are some questionable track choices such as a stripped down Tell The Vision interlude, this does not downplay the sheer beauty and artistic ambition of this album. The features are very reminiscent of The Life of Pablo era, all adding their own flair to the song they are on. ThereKanye's best work since 2016, arguably 2010. While the tracklist does not seem to flow exactly right and there are some questionable track choices such as a stripped down Tell The Vision interlude, this does not downplay the sheer beauty and artistic ambition of this album. The features are very reminiscent of The Life of Pablo era, all adding their own flair to the song they are on. There are at least 4-5 tracks here that you could comfortably place in his best songs of all time, and the emotion in his lyricism is at a high here. He may not make tight focused narrative/concept albums like MBDTF anymore, but albums like TLOP and Donda are more of an insight into the mind of a genius at certain points in his life: most particuarly through his personal experience of fatherhood.… Expand
  92. SpartanBlood_17
    Aug 30, 2021
    9
    This album is really good.
    Passionate and makes you cry.
    I reccomend it.
    This album is a 9- (8.75) for me.
  93. vinistilt
    Aug 31, 2021
    9
    Um álbum diversificado, que remete a vários trabalhos anteriores do artista sintetizados numa nova roupagem. Uma proposta criativa, misturando imposição, religião, provocação, produção única e muitas composições complexas, com diversas camadas cuidadosamente montadas. O único pecado é o excesso de músicas, que tem um lado artístico positivo, mas ocasiona em momentos mais fracos do disco.Um álbum diversificado, que remete a vários trabalhos anteriores do artista sintetizados numa nova roupagem. Uma proposta criativa, misturando imposição, religião, provocação, produção única e muitas composições complexas, com diversas camadas cuidadosamente montadas. O único pecado é o excesso de músicas, que tem um lado artístico positivo, mas ocasiona em momentos mais fracos do disco.
  94. cdgui
    Aug 31, 2021
    9
    Its highs is goat material, but its to much to be perfect, impossible to have 0 duds on a 27 tracks album
  95. Holds67
    Aug 30, 2021
    9
    Fantastic album. Multiple bangers. A few tracks are fillers hence the 9 instead of 10.
  96. Paco654
    Aug 29, 2021
    9
    The long awaited album from Kanye, is a long and exciting journey with creative features and one of the best production we have seen in an album.
  97. CactusXo
    Aug 31, 2021
    9
    Great rollout. Some unnecessary songs but It's ok."Those who stuck with him through thick and thin will love it, while the rest of us can safely dip our toes back in the water".
  98. zFr3stig
    Nov 21, 2021
    9
    Un altro capolavoro di Kanye.
    Spesso messo a paragone con Certified Lover Boy, ma Donda è nettamente meglio.
  99. Gilbert9211
    Aug 30, 2021
    9
    This Album Is Amazing! I Don't understand why people hate it this album is Amazing!!
  100. ihateea16
    Aug 29, 2021
    9
    may be a lot of filler, but, more bangers than filler in my opinion, genuinely don’t think there’s any really bad songs, just some kinda meh songs here and there, if he got rid of a couple songs it would honestly be a 10

    9/10
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

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  1. Positive: 5 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 19
  3. Negative: 1 out of 19
  1. musicOMH.com
    Sep 3, 2021
    60
    Though this isn’t a complete comeback, frustrated Kanye fans certainly have more grounds for optimism after this record than they did before it.
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  2. AllMusic
    Sep 2, 2021
    60
    Donda isn't without its highlights, but taken as a whole, it's both confused and confusing.
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  3. HipHopDX
    Sep 2, 2021
    62
    There are times where Kanye recaptures the magic of his golden years. ... But there just isn’t enough good here to look past the flaws. The final result is a collection of songs with little binding energy other than a vague Gospel through line, which runs across the tracklist — chaotic like The Life Of Pablo but devoid of the magic.
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