Donda
by Kanye West
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6.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 3155 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 2,070 out of 3155
  2. Mixed: 161 out of 3155
  3. Negative: 924 out of 3155
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  1. francoe97_
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Kanye West is a great genius, who knows how to make good music even if the critics are dedicated to destroying it, and part of the public seeks to demerit his work, deep down we all know that his productions are ahead of the time and that only time shows that Any work by Ye is made to last over time. They also destroyed Jesus because of the way he acted, and in the end we all know how theKanye West is a great genius, who knows how to make good music even if the critics are dedicated to destroying it, and part of the public seeks to demerit his work, deep down we all know that his productions are ahead of the time and that only time shows that Any work by Ye is made to last over time. They also destroyed Jesus because of the way he acted, and in the end we all know how the story ends ...… Expand
  2. Zappyboi
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    A true masterpiece from the GOAT Ye, some of his best tracks in a while, "Come to Life" might be a top 3 Kanye song EVER.
  3. Formiga117
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Álbum incrível, muito bem masterizado com ótimas líricas, Ye é muito avançado. Ótimas participações… Expand
  4. Medoka
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    increíble cómo mariconean por lo de taylor lol álbum del año. te pasaste kanye
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. Shoesme
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Back to his best. Love that the album is 27 tracks too. I cannot stop listening to it.
  8. cwcig
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    album perfeito do início ao final pqp eu te amo kanye west, valeu a espera
  9. alexandrye
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    This album is in another level of good music. It's fantastic. An amazing experience, You cry, you smile, you get euphoric. Songs talk about religion, depression, feelings, fame, racism and social issues. In fact got a little disappointed by the polemics with certain features and that gave me a little less incredible experience than it could've been to litsen to. Still, it's amazing. IfThis album is in another level of good music. It's fantastic. An amazing experience, You cry, you smile, you get euphoric. Songs talk about religion, depression, feelings, fame, racism and social issues. In fact got a little disappointed by the polemics with certain features and that gave me a little less incredible experience than it could've been to litsen to. Still, it's amazing. If early, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy was unanimously Kanye's best album, now, it's not. DONDA is maybe not better, but it's in the same level. 27 tracks and not a single one of them is bad. They're all great or above that. Ye just made at least one of his top 3 career albums, and proves himself as one of the greatest artists of all time.… Expand
  10. Andres56502
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    one of the best works since Kanyes West TLOP, is an amazing piece of music , with feelings and moments you can feel in every song, a good tribute to Donda west
  11. AEcu
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Is a máster peace, the álbum have a system and sounds like the old kanye, its a great sensation… Expand
  12. byrafff1
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Album da minha vida, sem maldade que album foda top 3 da carreira dele, só musica bomba e criativa!
  13. Gabriel_Unknown
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Best Album of the Word the best features and quality of sound. Ye is a genius… Expand
  14. crzyfrankie
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love this album. It is a masterpiece. All the haters can choke, specially that white lady called table swiff and her stans called swiffers.… Expand
  15. fadokanye
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Fvck fã da Taylor
  16. Duke2094
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Masterpiece.
    Still working on forming my album thesis. Favorites so far:
    Off The Grid
    Praise God
    Believe What I Say 24 (love choirs) Moon
    Heaven and Hell
    Lord I Need You
    Pure Souls
    Come to Life
  17. 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.
  18. DIEGOYE
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Beautiful Just a powerful message to his mom. An amazing tribute to his family and an espectacular production with tons of futures that shine alone .… Expand
  19. Julua
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    At more than 100 minutes, the album may seem challenging at first, but is well worth it: amazing production, fire bars, incredible artistic concept, bigger-than-life vibe, glorious verses... this is the definition of an instant classic
  20. Edvinlilja
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Insanely good music. Kanye West is GOAT. The sky is blue. Every song is at least an 8.5 (with 5 of them 10 imo). His best album i dare say, even better than MBDTF.
  21. Fugitora
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Masterpiece. Ye did it again absolute no filler besides three interludes, Instant classic
  22. vidalio
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. odiadores odiaran porque kanye escupe verdades

    GODnye west
    cuck swifties y zzzpoppers    … Expand
  23. Pandabear1996
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album feels like the finale of a very good series. If you have been following his listening parties it’s extremely satisfying to listen to this album. It’s iconic. Jay Z is on it, Kid Cudi is on it, and Dr. DONDA West is on it.… Expand
  24. SquancicusPrime
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Best album ever made in the history of the good old earth. No one else could manage to do this
  25. AY__
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    this is his best album since the life of pablo. donda is a cohesive masterpiece. the way kanye isn’t afraid to work with other artists regardless of what the world may think is what i respect about him and why he will always continue to grow as an artist. he tends to bring the best out of everyone he works with. the production on here is also amazing but that is a given with kanye westthis is his best album since the life of pablo. donda is a cohesive masterpiece. the way kanye isn’t afraid to work with other artists regardless of what the world may think is what i respect about him and why he will always continue to grow as an artist. he tends to bring the best out of everyone he works with. the production on here is also amazing but that is a given with kanye west albums and even though he has a massive stack of features, they don’t outshine him at all. songs like off the grid, lord i need you and come to life all prove that kanye is still an amazing performer. i loved this album and i respect what kanye did on here.… Expand
  26. Alan248
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    O álbum está impecável, as músicas tem letras incríveis e toda a parte musical está muito boa, ter demorado pra lançar o álbum foi bom pois foi um marketing bem feito, e todo esse tempo que ele usou para fazer o álbum fez com que as músicas ficassem muito bem feitas
  27. Kirioto666
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. (Portuguese Critic) Simplesmente um álbum que mudou minha visão sobre a música no geral sendo que o álbum ainda nem está finalizado!
    Top 3 álbuns do kanye, SIMPLESMENTE FODA!!!!    … Expand
  28. Dondadon
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Fantastic album. Don't listen to the trolls and weirdos. This album is awesome man
  29. Thejonaz
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Just the best of all times, i cant describe How good it is, God talk to me thruu kanye… Expand
  30. MC00
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    You know that something is wrong when a masterpiece like this one is rated 0 while a cringe album like Positions by Ariana Grande is considered a masterpiece.
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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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