Donda
by Kanye West
User Score
6.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 3155 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2,070 out of 3155
  2. Mixed: 161 out of 3155
  3. Negative: 924 out of 3155
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  1. Looool
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Unbelievable, could possibly be his best album. I thought the length would be a problem but it made it even better
  2. Godisgangsta
    Aug 30, 2021
    4
    The album didn’t live up to the hype. Certainly you could sense that there was something special about the album but apart from 4 tracks, the whole album was weird and not enjoyable. Yeah, being weird is awesome and weird context is my taste, but DONDA was weird in a bad way. I’ve listened to dozens of albums lately and they all top DONDA. I’ve been going through comments and seen biasedThe album didn’t live up to the hype. Certainly you could sense that there was something special about the album but apart from 4 tracks, the whole album was weird and not enjoyable. Yeah, being weird is awesome and weird context is my taste, but DONDA was weird in a bad way. I’ve listened to dozens of albums lately and they all top DONDA. I’ve been going through comments and seen biased fans saying DONDA is AOTY; but the truth is that the album is overrated. I doubt if i ever recommend it to be honest. Don’t act biased. You acting biased is why Kanye thinks the album was fire :))))… Expand
  3. Totaldrama
    Aug 30, 2021
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is pretentious af. It’s not totally trash but 10/12 tracks could literally not be there and the album would probably be more interesting and enjoyable. This should be a celebration of Kanye’s mother, Donda, but it ends up being another self celebration for him. + The feats are boring as hell.… Expand
  4. DaniCaz
    Aug 30, 2021
    0
    It's just bad :( can't believe how he has done that poor album. Don't be mad but, it's just sh*t.
  5. Diegofms
    Aug 29, 2021
    0
    This is the worst album ever in history!!!!!, this sh*t is so disgusting!!!!!
  6. Jorge_J
    Aug 29, 2021
    9
    There’s a few filler tracks but the bangers are some of the best Kanye of the last 10 years
  7. Danielasc
    Aug 29, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. zzzzz pura asquerosidad y este era el q se autodenominaba "DIOS " no puedo creer lo sobrevalorado q esta… Expand
  8. Rapuser123
    Aug 29, 2021
    10
    Album of the century album of the life album of the lifetime masterpiece what else is there to say
  9. richardomar13
    Aug 29, 2021
    0
  10. Peterrrr
    Aug 29, 2021
    10
    Gooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooood
  11. hermelank
    Aug 29, 2021
    10
    Kanye west made a such magical piece of art work , something to carry for your entire life ❤
  12. Sherika
    Aug 29, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This exceeded my exception. Definitely not tik tok music… Expand
  13. dima095
    Aug 29, 2021
    10
    Aoty
  14. Jacobbeck
    Aug 29, 2021
    9
    Wonderful. Ethereal at times. Gorgeous production. The long wait was worth it. Cool to see how he fostered community and featured many rappers in unique ways.
  15. thiri
    Aug 29, 2021
    0
    It's just a really messy album. very overhyped. doesn't deserve all the attention
  16. thecri
    Aug 29, 2021
    10
    album of the year no cap. worth the wait and the constant delay 10/10. go stream it
  17. golfer
    Aug 29, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 7/24Review: Being that this album is not officially release yet metacritic can do what they see fit with this review. If I'm being brutally honest this is Kanye's worse album. Thank god he's delaying this, as it seems thrown together quite frankly. The only tracks I could get behind was No Child Left Behind and Don Trolliver's feature in MOON. At some points the infamous leaked versions of Donda seemed to be an improvement. For example, the changes to Hurricane, that was leaked back in 2019, seemed to do nothing but take away from the song and muddy the production. Kanye needs to start taking his meds again. Not good. 3/10

    8/29 Review Official Release: My god has it improved so drastically. It's a completely new experience and while the alt versions of songs feel just unnecessary and it's certainly not his best work, it's a beautiful, well-put-together album. 9/10, but I'm gonna put 10/10 just in an attempt to counter the 0/10 reviews that are basing their review off of Kanye's character and not the album.    … Expand
  18. Kauan_Crey_Crey
    Aug 29, 2021
    10
    Perfection. this work was worth waiting for, I have nothing more to say a "Hurricane" stole my words!

    PT-BR: Perfeição. valeu a pena esperar essa obra, não tenho mais o que dizer um "Hurricane" roubou minhas palavras!
  19. CesarZma
    Aug 29, 2021
    0
    This album has evolved so much since we first heard it on the 1st listening party. Definitely has some weak points, but overall a pretty great album with some amazing tracks.
  20. dondaistrash
    Aug 29, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is the most rancid album he’s put out 0/10 jjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjj… Expand
  21. mooseles
    Aug 29, 2021
    8
    Even with the duds. The gems are so good. If he cut this to 15/16 tracks they would all be upper tier and would be an instant masterpiece. Not a classic but definitely a masterpiece
  22. jhonpinho
    Aug 29, 2021
    10
    This album is a head of its time. DONDA DONDA DONDA DONDA DONDA DONDA DONDA DONDA DONDA DONDA
  23. Davib
    Aug 29, 2021
    10
    valeu a pena toda espera e ansiedade por esse novo álbum do kanye. não temos aqui nenhuma música parecida com seus grandes sucessos anteriores, como "stronger" e "power", mas temos 27 músicas equivalentes à toda a carreira do ye. São música muito bem feitas e pensadas, com destaque especial para "Jesus lord", "heaven and hell" e "Jail". Valeu a pena ouvir vom atenção essa grande obra devaleu a pena toda espera e ansiedade por esse novo álbum do kanye. não temos aqui nenhuma música parecida com seus grandes sucessos anteriores, como "stronger" e "power", mas temos 27 músicas equivalentes à toda a carreira do ye. São música muito bem feitas e pensadas, com destaque especial para "Jesus lord", "heaven and hell" e "Jail". Valeu a pena ouvir vom atenção essa grande obra de arte. Donda é o álbum do ano até o momento!… Expand
  24. Sayayin
    Aug 29, 2021
    0
    The only good thing there was...............................................................
  25. lilvisionary
    Aug 29, 2021
    10
    Too good
  26. Naley
    Aug 29, 2021
    1
    So boring… just another proof of Kanye pretending he’s a god . For his standards it’s such a shame
  27. raianmaster
    Aug 29, 2021
    10
    Simplesmente kanye west fanfanagnatjtantanatntanymyantanlatnltantapnfapnfaa
  28. XPLRSPC
    Aug 29, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. picasso level creativity. kanye outdid himself. i’ve never heard a project with more than 20 tracks and still want more… Expand
  29. FreeWilly1995
    Aug 29, 2021
    5
    I am very disappointed Kanye West :(

    Donda? More like Donda es el good music
  30. kvalencee
    Aug 29, 2021
    10
    The best album. Es el mejor álbum que ha salido este año. Un año donde la música nada más esta siendo repetitiva con los mismos ritmos y los artistas cada vez pierden sentimiento a la hora de componer y/o publicar algo. Llega
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Metascore
53

Mixed or average reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  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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