Donda
by Kanye West
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6.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 3155 Ratings

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  1. Jonoftherow
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    This album is what Jesus is king should have been the critics here didn't even listen to the whole album sad to see that they slander such a good album there is no way in hell this is worse than jik.
  2. globgalagob
    Sep 1, 2021
    10
    i am the globglogabgalab ye is the goat drake is cringe i hate tommyinnit hes a dad
  3. Natey
    Aug 30, 2021
    9
    Amazing album, despite the polemic collaborations, it's truly amazing, Kanye showed the world once again his unique sound, and his brilliant lyrics, Jail, Jesus is lord are masterpieces
  4. pedrxhp
    Aug 30, 2021
    9
    just don't know why so many trolls man, literally one of the best albums of this year
  5. xFatalityx
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Donda is a generation defining album. The music made by ye is beautiful and my ears thank him every time I hear it.… Expand
  6. SpoogeMcDuck
    Aug 30, 2021
    9
    Over all. A great album great production and lyricism from Kanye and other artists. Kanye has also perfectly weaved in gospel is a great way on this record. My only problem with the album is the tracklist which could’ve been more cohesive and fleshed out and some of the songs feel like filler material (that is expected for such a large album) that could be more polished out. Other thatOver all. A great album great production and lyricism from Kanye and other artists. Kanye has also perfectly weaved in gospel is a great way on this record. My only problem with the album is the tracklist which could’ve been more cohesive and fleshed out and some of the songs feel like filler material (that is expected for such a large album) that could be more polished out. Other that that a pretty great new release… Expand
  7. bullbutler
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Kanye’s best album since The Life of Pablo and one of the best albums of 2021. Kanye shows he’s still at the top of the game. This is a truly amazing and unique album that only Kanye could make.
  8. Itayshoham
    Aug 30, 2021
    9
    Near Perfect.
    Moon, Believe what I say, Jail, Remote Control, 24, Hurricane, Off the Grid, Come to life all absolutely fantastic, I don't have anything majorly bad to say about the album, very minuscule mistakes make it not a 10. worth the wait. I'd probably give it an 8-8.5 for purely music but being a Kanye fan I have to give marks for the meaning this album carries. His 6th best work    Near Perfect.
    Moon, Believe what I say, Jail, Remote Control, 24, Hurricane, Off the Grid, Come to life all absolutely fantastic, I don't have anything majorly bad to say about the album, very minuscule mistakes make it not a 10. worth the wait. I'd probably give it an 8-8.5 for purely music but being a Kanye fan I have to give marks for the meaning this album carries. His 6th best work in my opinion (sounds like a bad thing, but The College Dropout trilogy, MBDTF and TLOP are all 9.5-10's for me.)    … Expand
  9. BigDeacon97
    Aug 30, 2021
    9
    I guess people giving this amazing album low scores must be stans of Charlemagne. From career defining performances from Fivio Foreign, Baby Keem, Vory, Rooga, Westside Gunn, Conway the Machine and more, Kanye West let every single contributer there time to shine.

    Favourite Tracks: Jail Pt. 1 Off the Grid Hurricane Praise God Junya Pt. 1 Believe What I Say 24 Moon Keep My Spirit Alive    I guess people giving this amazing album low scores must be stans of Charlemagne. From career defining performances from Fivio Foreign, Baby Keem, Vory, Rooga, Westside Gunn, Conway the Machine and more, Kanye West let every single contributer there time to shine.

    Favourite Tracks:
    Jail Pt. 1
    Off the Grid
    Hurricane
    Praise God
    Junya Pt. 1
    Believe What I Say
    24
    Moon
    Keep My Spirit Alive
    Jesus Lord Pt. 1 & 2
    New Again
    Pure Souls
    Come to Life
    No Child Left Behind

    Least Favourite Tracks:
    Tell the Vision

    9/10    … Expand
  10. Actson
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    De lo mejor que ha venido de Kanye en estos años, un album que probablemente sera visto como un clasico en el futuro
  11. evandeary04
    Aug 30, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. An absolutely incredible album. Some of Kanye’s best hype songs, introspective songs, and powerful cinematic songs to finish the album. A great way to showcase how he’s fallen down a dark path and how God and his faith has brought him back and now he’s feeling new. Not as preachy as Jesus is King which is a nice touch.… Expand
  12. iloveallmusic
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    In a sea full of the same ole same ole, Donda is a refreshing piece of music. I admire anyone that fights to create artistic pieces of work instead of stale, old and similar sounding beats, words and rhymes. You name it, it's been done out here and Kanye West is one of the very few that is willing to put his name and reputation on the line to create masterpieces. He isn't moved by what theIn a sea full of the same ole same ole, Donda is a refreshing piece of music. I admire anyone that fights to create artistic pieces of work instead of stale, old and similar sounding beats, words and rhymes. You name it, it's been done out here and Kanye West is one of the very few that is willing to put his name and reputation on the line to create masterpieces. He isn't moved by what the public expects from him and because of that, he is always going to create from a space that is true to him. Bravo Mr. West for upping the anty and adding color into this gray music scene. Donda is a perfect 10. I keeps getting better and better the more I play it.… Expand
  13. sofiaaapr
    Aug 30, 2021
    8
    está okey jjajajaja no es lo mejor, pero pues es papá Ye cristiano, qué esperaban?
  14. Shoesme
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Back to his best. Love that the album is 27 tracks too. I cannot stop listening to it.
  15. fadokanye
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Fvck fã da Taylor
  16. Kennedyh12
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Nice album it’s pretty good but not as good as MBDTF it’s still good though better than Jesus is King.
  17. CaueJocs
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. When kanye drops, is a event, the whole game stops and appreciates what the GOAT's doing, and this is no different, this feels like a breath of fresh air, something that future generations will look back forever. I can accept the mixed reviews, but if you say this album is bad, you just didn't listen to it man, give it a couple listens and i know it will grow on you. His third best album, only behind mbdtf and yeezus.… Expand
  18. djitymik
    Aug 30, 2021
    9
    Great album! Too much greats songs! My favorites...
    - come to life
    - pure souls
    - believe what i say
    - off the grid
    - remote control
    - Jesis Lord
    - hurricane
    - ok ok
    Thank u Ye for this masterpiece!
  19. TOAD11
    Aug 30, 2021
    9
    Kanye West has made a fantastic album, one that seems thematically shuffled at first, but finds focus towards the end. Although some of the production is not perfect, and some of the songs do miss, overall Kanye has made a fine piece of work that conveys some of his more personal messages as discussed on ye, but followed up. The album rollout was fun to witness, and this is his best workKanye West has made a fantastic album, one that seems thematically shuffled at first, but finds focus towards the end. Although some of the production is not perfect, and some of the songs do miss, overall Kanye has made a fine piece of work that conveys some of his more personal messages as discussed on ye, but followed up. The album rollout was fun to witness, and this is his best work since The Life of Pablo, which seems very similar to this album. In the end, it rocks the unpolished feel, but I can see if some people do not like this album.… Expand
  20. 1LENOX1
    Aug 30, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Buen álbum, aunque tuvo demasiado hype y pues quedó corto, poquito,pero quedó corto… Expand
  21. lukelikesmusicc
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    Most of the hate is from people that think the album is bad because there are some alleged abuses, regardless of that, separating the art from some of the artists (like 1 on 1 song) This is an amazing album. It hits home and is super emotional. WILL TAKE MULTIPLE LISTENS TO UNDERSTAND, there is so much meaning behind each song, this will be a new listening experience and can be superMost of the hate is from people that think the album is bad because there are some alleged abuses, regardless of that, separating the art from some of the artists (like 1 on 1 song) This is an amazing album. It hits home and is super emotional. WILL TAKE MULTIPLE LISTENS TO UNDERSTAND, there is so much meaning behind each song, this will be a new listening experience and can be super enjoyable if you actually make an effort than half listening to it once because you actually miss most of it. I know people that were hating on it but could not even name one feature, give it a chance... You might just fall in love.… Expand
  22. 2PLAYZ
    Aug 31, 2021
    9
    a very great album from ye even though it gets stale at certain parts the other songs make up for it. 9/10
  23. nm1296a
    Sep 1, 2021
    8
    A return to form. The rollout, while chaotic, was captivating and unlike anything any modern pop artist would attempt, let alone pull off. Donda would earn a higher score if Kanye trimmed the tracklist, particularly the pointless "pt 2" tracks at the end.
  24. Poseidon528
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    Sonically this is another style that ye pursues. Tracks here fulfill all tropes a rap album needs to fulfill while still pushing the constraints of music as Kanye always does
  25. MarkMorrison
    Aug 31, 2021
    9
    Best since MBDTF. 12 songs that go hard and 4 beautiful ones. Haven’t liked this many songs in a 2 hour album in my life
  26. bloemer
    Sep 10, 2021
    10
    By far the best album this year. Yeah many (maybe too many songs on it) but there are enough bangers. He is just the goat. also it shows that the music industry, specially the music "critics" industry is a f....ing joke. those industry clowns who tear apart the album minutes after it was released. I have to admit, after reading many bad "industry" reviews I was biased and also dont likedBy far the best album this year. Yeah many (maybe too many songs on it) but there are enough bangers. He is just the goat. also it shows that the music industry, specially the music "critics" industry is a f....ing joke. those industry clowns who tear apart the album minutes after it was released. I have to admit, after reading many bad "industry" reviews I was biased and also dont liked it after the first listening , but as more as I played it the more i loved it. great album, genius guy.… Expand
  27. freshie
    Sep 6, 2021
    9
    Kanye West finds beauty within Chaos. A return to form for Ye on this 10th LP.
  28. cecritic
    Sep 3, 2021
    0
    I am disappointed with this album. it is repetitive and boring. I expected better.
  29. martymcfly89
    Aug 30, 2021
    0
    Meh. It could have been 10 tracks. filled with fillers. a stain to his discography
  30. ilovetaylor7666
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    i love taylor too but this album is sooo GOOD
    but taylor remains as my favourite artist tho
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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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