Donda
by Kanye West
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6.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 3155 Ratings

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  1. darkrai26
    Sep 26, 2021
    9
    amazing album from ye. he put so much effort into this album and let his heart out on almost every song. there were definitely high highs and low lows in this album which affects my rating a little but but for the majority of this album i enjoyed the music. not only that but it contains the hardest trap song of the year so far, Off The Grid. there were also several other amazing songs onamazing album from ye. he put so much effort into this album and let his heart out on almost every song. there were definitely high highs and low lows in this album which affects my rating a little but but for the majority of this album i enjoyed the music. not only that but it contains the hardest trap song of the year so far, Off The Grid. there were also several other amazing songs on this album but the list is so long. i dont think this is mbdtf or graduation level of greatness but still a very solid album.… Expand
  2. kaizgak
    Sep 25, 2021
    9
    its been almost a month since its release, but i still listen to this album everyday from track 1 to track 27. donda is a beautiful heaven-like album, that was made by one of the most influenctial, if not the most influencial artists of this century. the 0 reviews here are mostly from people that didnt listen to this work. i mean, kanye is controversial person, but his personality is notits been almost a month since its release, but i still listen to this album everyday from track 1 to track 27. donda is a beautiful heaven-like album, that was made by one of the most influenctial, if not the most influencial artists of this century. the 0 reviews here are mostly from people that didnt listen to this work. i mean, kanye is controversial person, but his personality is not the reason to hate this album. after a lot of donda scrobbles, i can say that this album is his top 5 album, even though his discography is almost impossible to rank. the only bad thing about this album might be a few mid tracks, but thats it. 9-9.5/10… Expand
  3. jerepacheco11
    Oct 18, 2021
    9
    Album Of The Year.

    Top 3:

    -Come To Life
    -Off The Grid
    -Believe What i Say
  4. ihavegoodtaste
    Dec 10, 2021
    9
    Including the deluxe this album is legitimately a masterpiece. Most songs are near perfect, save for a couple here and there, which is why I gave it a 9. It incorporates all sorts of different hip hop genres from trap to drill, melodic and gospel. The production is extremely contemporary and unique and there are some insane vocals and lyrics throughout the track. 9/10.
  5. JakobJuul
    Nov 13, 2021
    9
    Amazingly well crafted. Only critique is that some parts may be a little unnecessary.
  6. shxnen
    Nov 15, 2021
    9
    A great album, with great lyrics and great instrumentals, ahead of its time, with a very special theme for the author
  7. FruitPolo
    Jan 12, 2022
    9
    Amazing album with heavy feature list. Has only gotten better with more listens.
  8. Jrob27
    Feb 3, 2022
    9
    People dog on this album way too much. There are a variety of songs and while it takes a gospel like approach it is very scuttle and doesn’t interrupt the music flow. Album is sequenced beautifully. Top songs include everything but Donda Chant and tell the vision. Part 2s are mid but rest of the album is a masterpiece
  9. javierp
    Sep 5, 2022
    9
    In my opinion, Donda is one of Ye's best projects. Maybe the album is a little bit long and he could have put the names of the artists featured in the songs, but the energy poured in it is outstanding. The production and samples are impeccable, something very caracteristic of Kanye, as well as the deep and meaningful lyrics. I also love how honest he is when creating whole concepts for hisIn my opinion, Donda is one of Ye's best projects. Maybe the album is a little bit long and he could have put the names of the artists featured in the songs, but the energy poured in it is outstanding. The production and samples are impeccable, something very caracteristic of Kanye, as well as the deep and meaningful lyrics. I also love how honest he is when creating whole concepts for his artworks. This is how you make an album.… Expand
  10. Zackd641
    May 29, 2022
    9
    Good album. Similar to TLOP in the mixture of Kanye’s spiritual religious message and certified bangers. I would recommend listening without the “part 2” songs though just to cut down the 2 hour listening time to a more reasonable 1:20. My pick for 2021 Album of the Year. Lots of casual fans and drake fans are gonna say this album is bad but any real Kanye fan tells you it’s right up thereGood album. Similar to TLOP in the mixture of Kanye’s spiritual religious message and certified bangers. I would recommend listening without the “part 2” songs though just to cut down the 2 hour listening time to a more reasonable 1:20. My pick for 2021 Album of the Year. Lots of casual fans and drake fans are gonna say this album is bad but any real Kanye fan tells you it’s right up there with the rest of his music.… Expand
  11. TrentRey
    Aug 29, 2021
    8
    A well-produced, faith-based, Christian/Gospel, hip-hop/rap album with an overall great theme to it. This is a huge leap forward from his last Jesus Is King album. Unlike JIK, Donda actually tells stories and the lyrics have meaning to them. The album is pretty long but it doesn't feel long at all. The features on this album don't overshadow Kanye. The album starts off with a pretty goodA well-produced, faith-based, Christian/Gospel, hip-hop/rap album with an overall great theme to it. This is a huge leap forward from his last Jesus Is King album. Unlike JIK, Donda actually tells stories and the lyrics have meaning to them. The album is pretty long but it doesn't feel long at all. The features on this album don't overshadow Kanye. The album starts off with a pretty good interlude of a woman repeating "Donda". It sounds like we're in a dream and someone is trying to wake us up by shouting our name. The song is followed by Jail part I. I think that this is the perfect song to follow that Donda interlude. This is a very good song that features Jay-Z. The only issue with this song is the short Jay-Z verse. Honestly, his verse is so short and was not needed at all. I wish that they combined Jail I and II into one track. It would've made it stronger.

    God Breathed. This song has an amazing hook by Vory. His singing makes the song really good. He could repeat I know "God-Breathed on this." and It would sound good over the beat.

    Off the Grid is probably the best track that is on this album. The flow from Fivio Foreign is golden. This will be the most played song on the album.

    Hurricane is a song that we have all heard before. We heard many versions and this is by far the worst version of it. It isn't a bad song but the worst version that is produced.

    Praise God has a good flow from Baby Keem. This song sounded better live on his events. It's still one of the highlights from the album.

    After these songs that album has some fillers. The songs after this are not horrible. It's just meh. The filler stops at Remote Control. I think that this is another highlight of the album. I think it's well-produced and the lyrics are not too bad. It is something that I don't mind having on repeat.

    Moon sounds great with Kid Cudi. This sounds like it could be a sample of a new Kids See Ghosts song. It's not up to par with anything on that album but if he does in the direction of Moon for their next album it could still be good. I appreciate this song a lot.

    More fillers. Yes, Donda is a filler. It doesn't sound that good without Pusha T rapping on it, Ariana Grande's vocals aren't that noticeable. I didn't even realize she was singing on it on the first listen. This song might not be a filler to most people. I just think Pusha T and Ye rapping back in forth made it special.

    Keep My Spirit Alive     … Expand
  12. arcanjo
    Aug 29, 2021
    8
    Dont expect Donda to be an easy trip. with its 23 tracks, they take you on a journey of loss, acceptance, accountability and rebirth, all worth the long tracklist.
  13. Kitchenjedi
    Aug 31, 2021
    8
    This album seems to be all of his album's sounds into one album. Musically this album is great. This is better that 90% of the hip hop albums released in the past years.
  14. arostislavna
    Oct 30, 2022
    8
    A very solid gospel rap album, yes there are some weak tracks, and it's a bit silly that it's a clean album for the sake of being an all black cover without a parental advisory logo... but it works.
  15. devgre
    Sep 2, 2021
    8
    Although the project is lacking in focus and shrouded in drama, it is also one of the most insightful and refreshing projects to come to hip-hop in years.
  16. SebastianGutVel
    Aug 29, 2021
    8
    This one's actually good unlike his last album Jesus Is King
    The problem is that it has too many songs 27, if some were discarded it'd be a 10/10
    Jail song of the year smh
  17. 0kajetan
    Aug 30, 2021
    8
    Not free from mix blemishes, problems with vocals or unnecessary tracks, but "Donda" contains some of West's best material. While Manson being on the record is inexcusable, it doesn't change the facts that the music on the album is simply of very high quality. I hope for some further improvement, but even without it - amazing listen.
  18. BlackMantaTV
    Aug 30, 2021
    8
    I enjoyed it, it's theme is mostly cohesive and it is what Jesus is King should be. Maybe a top5 Kanye album
  19. gaelicum
    Aug 31, 2021
    8
    Top 3 Kanye Albums. Maybe it's too long but a great album. I like it too much. Haters gonna hate
  20. BladeLover2049
    Oct 22, 2022
    8
    A great concept worked with creativity, respect and imagination. The problem are that is too long, with themes that really overshadow all. The polemic maybe has made the album be criticed before time.
  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. 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
  23. CHeiler
    Oct 22, 2021
    8
    I’m sorry, but the critic and audience score is WAY too low. The album was a bit of a let down and had flaws but it still was at least 75-85. I think people judged it too quickly and I think it will age well like all his albums.
  24. DarcenBrandt
    Aug 31, 2021
    8
    This album is great, but its just too long. I'd cut it down to 15 songs max. If that'd be the case it could be a 9 out of 10.

    Zero? Really folks? Classic Liberal Cancel Culture!
  25. AnthD13
    Nov 4, 2021
    8
    Kanye returns to form with DONDA. Minimalist but very creative. Production always amazing, Kanye brought out the best in the features.

    update November 4
    its gotten better after original listen. As per every Kanye Album
  26. PapaRads
    Aug 31, 2021
    8
    Truly what JIK was meant to be. Some of the best songs Kanye has released ever. High points like Come To Life and Pure Souls really make you appreciate that we are still getting new top quality music from this Artist. Although there are a few snags in the track listing such as Jonah and Tell The Vision, which is just a horribly mixed Pop Smoke interlude. The good songs definitely out weighTruly what JIK was meant to be. Some of the best songs Kanye has released ever. High points like Come To Life and Pure Souls really make you appreciate that we are still getting new top quality music from this Artist. Although there are a few snags in the track listing such as Jonah and Tell The Vision, which is just a horribly mixed Pop Smoke interlude. The good songs definitely out weigh the bad.… Expand
  27. dr4g0nb01
    Sep 2, 2021
    8
    Although I still liked Jesus is King, this is probably kanye's best interpretation of what a gospel album should be since The Life of Pablo. This album may have some of its flaws in tracks like tell the vision and remote control, but every other track is either something I absolutely love, or a track I don't mind while listening to the album. 8/10 pitchfork and the rolling stone suck
  28. Chebupenni
    Aug 29, 2021
    8
    So great! It probably won't be the best album for you from the first listening, but give it a second chance and you won't make a mistake
  29. ThuhDylan
    Aug 30, 2021
    8
    Great album but it doesn’t feel finished yet. Some songs are too long and some of them are just fillers. But I still like most of them tho good job ye.
  30. Calebbrwwn7
    Sep 1, 2021
    8
    A step up from 'Jesus Is King'. The level of artistry displayed in this album is fantastic, with several breathtaking moments all across the album. However, there are a few duds thrown in there, and the mix and master doesn't sound complete at all. This is probably due to Universal releasing the album without his permission though. Overall, a solid entry into Ye's discography, with someA step up from 'Jesus Is King'. The level of artistry displayed in this album is fantastic, with several breathtaking moments all across the album. However, there are a few duds thrown in there, and the mix and master doesn't sound complete at all. This is probably due to Universal releasing the album without his permission though. Overall, a solid entry into Ye's discography, with some gorgeous moments on it...
    8/10    … Expand
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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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