Donda
by Kanye West
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6.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 3155 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 924 out of 3155
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  1. adamrihani
    Sep 1, 2021
    0
    I'm giving the album 0 because Kayne did intensely feature 4 abusers in it. This is clearly a way to support violence & discrimination.
  2. CalebWest
    Sep 1, 2021
    10
    Without a doubt this is a classic album. Many will say it’s “too different” or “weird” just like they did with 808’s and Yeezus, but wait a year or so and it’ll be right up there with the pinnacle Kanye albums.
  3. Simbathadon
    Sep 1, 2021
    10
    Man ... this is the album of the life You can't be listening to Hurricane and say you're not moved by it
  4. Nikogj98
    Sep 1, 2021
    10
    One of the best albums of this year. Very well produced and mixed. Kanye out did the expectations the roll out was great.
  5. kenzosan
    Sep 1, 2021
    10
    One of my favorite Kanye albums, deep and touching lyrics, TLOP is my favorite Kanye album taking into account all the sound of the album, Donda managed to have more striking lyrics
  6. baru
    Sep 1, 2021
    10
    an album worth your time. imagine tlop but it’s the life of kanye instead.
  7. Alanozz
    Aug 29, 2021
    7
    It really grew on me after listening to it again I will give it a 7 this time
  8. AL27
    Sep 1, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Finding positive aspects of Donda is not difficult at all. The mixing is well-done and this is an album that is pleasant to listen to. The numerous featured artists are something to marvel at. Sometimes it can feel like artists are piled onto albums as features and it can be a bit nauseating. With Donda, though, this feels more calculated and planned out.

    A few pitfalls can be found with the ordering of the tracks. At times, the sequence of songs feels a bit disjointed, but this isn’t something that has a detrimental effect.    … Expand
  9. r34lest3v3r
    Sep 1, 2021
    7
    The album is good, inspired and varied. Not everything is perfect, and ye is often outperformed by the guests appearing on the record lyrically. Some tracks are a little too rough and some a little too fleshed out. Tell the vision is just **** even as a interlude. However, the majority of the songs are really great, particularly those towards the beginning and the end. A big pickup afterThe album is good, inspired and varied. Not everything is perfect, and ye is often outperformed by the guests appearing on the record lyrically. Some tracks are a little too rough and some a little too fleshed out. Tell the vision is just **** even as a interlude. However, the majority of the songs are really great, particularly those towards the beginning and the end. A big pickup after JIK in my opinion and if worked on, post release, would reach toward a 8 or 9.… Expand
  10. lukascabahug
    Sep 1, 2021
    2
    Bloated with filler that would give Kylie Jenner’s lips a run for it’s money. Questionable production choices, mediocre feature performances, and lyricism that really comes off as desperate and cringy. It’s sad to see such a talented person waste their artistic potential so remarkably.
  11. 21stCenturyGuy
    Sep 1, 2021
    3
    What the hell is this album? It feels like fluff and it feels like it's draining my life away. You especially feel it when you get to that last track. Not good
  12. Raterofmusic96
    Sep 1, 2021
    10
    For this album, Kanye seeks to invoke a variety of emotions from the audience. From the tracklist, gospel themed influences, and controversial feature list, this album could almost objectively be viewed as a culmination of his artistic journey throughout the years.
  13. swhalls
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. O MAIORAL, AVISA!!! O MELHOR DO KANYE #MINHAOPINIAO
    fod4 demais, a presença do the weeknd, travis scott, playboi carti, etc..    … Expand
  14. Sxhil
    Aug 31, 2021
    9
    It’s more of an art piece than an album. Excellent production and soundscapes.
  15. mmasilungan
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    #KanyeWest's #Donda is finally out!!!! Just so happened to wake up at about 6am to check my phone, when i found that it just dropped (on Sunday, the Lord's Day!) and instantly went into listening mode. What a journey from when he announced it a couple years back, or even dating back to #Yandhi being announced and pushed back many times. Loved all the listening events, made the album feel#KanyeWest's #Donda is finally out!!!! Just so happened to wake up at about 6am to check my phone, when i found that it just dropped (on Sunday, the Lord's Day!) and instantly went into listening mode. What a journey from when he announced it a couple years back, or even dating back to #Yandhi being announced and pushed back many times. Loved all the listening events, made the album feel like a movie -- that 2nd event in Atlanta was particularly #incredible. Loved the instant announcement outta nowhere during the #NBAFinals with #NoChildLeftBehind" -- which garnered instant hype. #GreatAlbum. A great dedication to his late mother, a sign of his prison reform intentions (which explains some of the features on it). Fantastic production harkening back to Dark Fantasy on MBDTF & Yeezus, more-so the lovechild of #TheLifeOfPablo & #JesusIsKing. Hard to skip much at all, even with the bonus-esque songs at the end (which were either alternative or the original version of the songs... still wished there was another version of #Hurricane on the album as well). Hardly any skips. So many bangers, and i loved the overall emotion on it as well. Love #JesusLord so much, amongst other songs like "Hurricane" (which had a long journey in itself.... which reminds me the OG version needs to be released sometime later hopefully… Expand
  16. manuel2001
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
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  17. JorgeSooya
    Aug 31, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. it really is a ridiculous album, null instrumentals and terrible songs, horror… Expand
  18. Scrappypa
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    A lot of mixed feelings but álbum delivered.
    Only thing bad from this album is the cover art. It feels complete and really well produced
  19. olneyliz
    Aug 31, 2021
    0
    There is a significant difference between art and spectacle. Donda is a spectacle that is under produced, lacks depth, and lacks true artistry. Kanye West fans will try and defend this album with secret meanings and a blind following of their so called rap Messiah but will fail to accept the simple fact that Donda is not good. No, just because the artist has intent does not mean it is aThere is a significant difference between art and spectacle. Donda is a spectacle that is under produced, lacks depth, and lacks true artistry. Kanye West fans will try and defend this album with secret meanings and a blind following of their so called rap Messiah but will fail to accept the simple fact that Donda is not good. No, just because the artist has intent does not mean it is a good tribute and no, just because Kanye has put out good works in the past doesn't mean his new work will be of the same quality automatically. Frankly I would rather listen to mediocre stuff put out by a 15 year old on SoundCloud than Donda.… Expand
  20. myyeezycloset
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    One of my favorite Kanye albums. Some songs have so much emotion and a lot I can relate too.
  21. hausofhonza
    Aug 31, 2021
    6
    This album is like a new journey for Kanye. It kinda has a gospel vibe, but far from being a hit on the radio.
  22. 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
  23. typross
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    I've noticed most of the professionals forgot to mention the music instead highlighted the allegations of one of the features, I personally do not think thats how you professionally review music/sound. This album has one of the highest levels of quatily that Ye has released, along the side of both MBDTF and TLOP. Each track feels new and fresh, starting off with Jail; starts off with anI've noticed most of the professionals forgot to mention the music instead highlighted the allegations of one of the features, I personally do not think thats how you professionally review music/sound. This album has one of the highest levels of quatily that Ye has released, along the side of both MBDTF and TLOP. Each track feels new and fresh, starting off with Jail; starts off with an amazing guitar that makes you feel like you're at a stadium along the crazy hook and one of the best verses I've heard all year from his throne partner Jay Z. I'm not gonna review each track on here but I do believe after more listening I might consider this to be one of his greatest projects, the way Kanye influences his features and how Ye takes influence from the features to creat the perfect sound/track, it is truly amazing how good of a musician/artist Ye is and it's sad how all of this is overlooked over one feature's "allegations".
    One of the biggest negatives of the album is the how many tracks there are on this album but that could also be a positive depending on your preferences. Favorite Tracks: Jail/ God Breathed/ Off The Grid/ Hurricane/ Praise God/ Jonah/ Ok Ok/ Junya /Moon / Heaven and Hell/ Keep My Spirit Alive/ Pure Souls/ Come to Life/ No Child Left Behind

    Skips: Tell The Vision/Lord I Need You

    Highlighted Features: Jay Z/ Playboi Carti/ Fivio Foreign/ The Weeknd/Don Toliver/ Kid Cudi/ Roddy Rich/ Griselda

    Overall review: 9.3/10

    - I recommend this to anyone who is loves music or rap. - I don't recommend to anyone gets offended by religion or who gets bother with the fact that Marilyn Manson helped with Jail 2.    … Expand
  24. 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.
  25. waaxiu
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    Kanye has mixed performance art with his music to create an entire experience with this album. No matter the controversies, this album is one to remember. The haters are disproven already by the countless records this album has broken. The Ye we love has delivered us another beautiful and holy piece of art. Amen.
  26. adrian133
    Aug 31, 2021
    9
    The best we’ve seen from Kanye in a long time. Just when people started ruling him out, he came back with a piece of art that has everyone talking. We saw glimpses of what Kanye could still do through albums like Ye and KSG but this album brought it home. It was an amazing experience to be a part of through the various listening parties and will go down as one of the best Ye eras. Happy weThe best we’ve seen from Kanye in a long time. Just when people started ruling him out, he came back with a piece of art that has everyone talking. We saw glimpses of what Kanye could still do through albums like Ye and KSG but this album brought it home. It was an amazing experience to be a part of through the various listening parties and will go down as one of the best Ye eras. Happy we have a finished product where we can all tell Kanye focused on the project… Expand
  27. MauricioSB
    Aug 31, 2021
    7
    Definitely not best Kanye album but it is not a 0 or a 6, a 7 is a good score for this record
  28. paulorobertodas
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    10 years from now people will stop **** and realize the musical geniuses of these songs. Nuff Said.
  29. Leofleeee
    Aug 31, 2021
    8
    Mejor que JIK eso sí, pero no tanto como TLOP o Ye.
    Tiene tracks muy buenos y valen muchísimo la pena, sin embargo algunos llegan a sobrar o hubieran podido quedar mejor.
    Si fuera un EP más corto de seguro tendría mejor recepción.
  30. awb5401
    Aug 31, 2021
    8
    Kanye's best solo album since The Life of Pablo. Lyrically, it's similar to a better version of Jesus is King. Musically, this album is far superior. Sure, it's a little inconsistent and a little too long. There are a few filler tracks and some songs drag on for longer than they should. But the high points on this are absolutely amazing. Off the Grid, Believe What I Say, New Souls, Jonah,Kanye's best solo album since The Life of Pablo. Lyrically, it's similar to a better version of Jesus is King. Musically, this album is far superior. Sure, it's a little inconsistent and a little too long. There are a few filler tracks and some songs drag on for longer than they should. But the high points on this are absolutely amazing. Off the Grid, Believe What I Say, New Souls, Jonah, & Jesus Lord are all top tier Ye tracks. It's a shame that most of the major critics are looking past these gems and instead directing negative attention toward the presence of some controversial featured artists.… Expand
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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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