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. 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
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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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