Jesus Is King
by Kanye West
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5.2

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  1. sharpea
    Dec 11, 2019
    0
    There was not one song I like. After releasing songs like Gold Digger and I Love It, he says he was a sex addict. It seem like he's trying to redeem himself to God.
  2. darkpadme
    Dec 6, 2019
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Esse álbum é horrível. Taylor Swift artista da década, rainha do pop. Stream lover. Para uma qualidade sonora… Expand
  3. Connorcox1997
    Dec 6, 2019
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ok....... after feeling disappointed at Kanye for not dropping Yandi on the day it was supposed to be released last year, his new album Jesus is king was something.… Expand
  4. RickyD22
    Nov 29, 2019
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I’ve been waiting for this album for a while now and I was a little bit scared of how this album would sound like cause I didn’t like Ye and I wasn’t impressed with the Yandhi leaks. But when the thing dropped I was happy that it turned out to be a pretty good album. As in terms of production this album could’ve been a little bit better, but tracks such as "Follow God", "Everything We Need" & "On God" have really cool production. As in terms of the lyrical content this album is gospelish as I thought that it would’ve been. But "Follow God", "Hands On" & "Use This Gospel" have some lyrical content. Fav tracks: "Follow God", "Hands On (ft. Free Hammond)" & "Use This Gospel (ft. Clipse & Kenny G)".… Expand
  5. Cas3102
    Nov 25, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Lyrically the album is phenomenal, my only negative thought on the album is that I wish the album was longer. I've never heard an entire album where all tracks were great, in jesus is king all tracks are great. I never expected this from a gospel album but regardless of the genre this is the best I've ever heard… Expand
  6. JonatasMaia
    Nov 21, 2019
    0
    Usando o nome de Jesus pra esconder a face mal caráter que o próprio tem, não foi dessa vez que o marido da Kim conseguiu atrair a crítica positiva.. O álbum é chato, repetitivo, impessoal e de alguma maneira, demorado demais em 27 minutos...
  7. Beeatriu
    Oct 27, 2019
    10
    His album, his rules. It is musically well composed and it clearly exposes how HE feels about God. He’s showing his vulnerability to the world and you’re all making fun of him? That’s just shameful, regardless of what you believe. Hence, do not rate this album negatively purely based on how you feel about Christianity as a whole because that is just discriminating the freedom ofHis album, his rules. It is musically well composed and it clearly exposes how HE feels about God. He’s showing his vulnerability to the world and you’re all making fun of him? That’s just shameful, regardless of what you believe. Hence, do not rate this album negatively purely based on how you feel about Christianity as a whole because that is just discriminating the freedom of expression; isn’t that what music should be about? Try to understand where he comes from and why Jesus is so meaningful to him as throughout the album he’s expressing love, compassion, admiration, hope, forgivenesses, to say the less. I’d 100% rather listen to rap music talking about something positive than listening to lyrics encouraging taking drugs, killing people and sexualising women.… Expand
  8. cbogert4
    Nov 18, 2019
    5
    I can't comprehend how this album has received a rating higher than 6. While embodying some aspects of gospel, the album felt unfinished and confused. Kanye, throughout the tracks, gave off the feeling that Kanye wanted to make something like The Life Of Pablo, but didn't know where to start, go or end. Tracks such as Closed On Sunday and Water are an embarrassment to Kanye West's musicalI can't comprehend how this album has received a rating higher than 6. While embodying some aspects of gospel, the album felt unfinished and confused. Kanye, throughout the tracks, gave off the feeling that Kanye wanted to make something like The Life Of Pablo, but didn't know where to start, go or end. Tracks such as Closed On Sunday and Water are an embarrassment to Kanye West's musical career. There are some plus sides to this album, however. Tracks such as Selah, Follow God, On God, and Use This Gospel are very solid tracks. Too bad Kanye couldn't have just given us a 4 song album. I think most people agree when I say that Jesus shouldn't have done the laundry, and we should have just gotten Yandhi.… Expand
  9. ArthurMorgan
    Nov 16, 2019
    0
    Kanye West was a terrible, offensive person before this album, but now, self-proclaiming Christians might as well refer to him as the Antichrist.

    This is an abomination.
  10. Deadpun313
    Nov 15, 2019
    0
    Just goes to show you people would give Kayne a 10 for anything he put out. This albums pure garbage. Actually, that’s an insult to garbage. This mfer has truly lost his mind.
  11. MBMBaM
    Nov 13, 2019
    10
    I’ve listened to every song many many times. This is a masterpiece. It’s beautiful, and it made my atheist heart swell up with love and even more appreciation to humanity than ever before. I love our world
  12. Lord-Eagles
    Nov 1, 2019
    3
    Kanye delivers a performance that shows the lack of passion for the topic at hand, to the point where the religious aspect of the album feels gimmicky. Or as if he is changing himself to try to bring in an audience that is typically not in order to redeem himself from his rough public persona of the last few years.

    Well admittedly there is some nice production and catchy vocals -Example    Kanye delivers a performance that shows the lack of passion for the topic at hand, to the point where the religious aspect of the album feels gimmicky. Or as if he is changing himself to try to bring in an audience that is typically not in order to redeem himself from his rough public persona of the last few years.

    Well admittedly there is some nice production and catchy vocals -Example being “Closed on Sunday”- It does not redeem this marred album, From the fact the vocals do not mesh well with the production. The Features feeling as if they are conforming to the idolization of the religion Ye thinks he’s found Pusha T feeling the most out of place. Ye’s Persona presented to us feeling forced, lacking of spirituality, and instead showing the egotism of His eccentrically brash and uncoordinated nature.

    The forgettable and often times short songs that probably could not be converted to church choirs even if people wanted to, since this is essentially an album about Kanye and Not “God”.
    The fundamentals of the album are broken and flawed and as for it being a “Turning point” in Kanye’s career it feels bland, and Uninspired, as if it was brought up in a think tank to appeal to Boomers.
    And added with the Condemnation of Rap music leading up to the album release which shows his lack of gratitude to the art form allowing him to exist in the life he has achieved.    … Expand
  13. BobGeorge
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    Não é um dos seus melhores álbuns, mas está longe de ser o pior. ye, lançado no ano passado, é o verdadeiro e único ponto baixo da sua discografia. Jesus Is King representa o renascimento de um dos maiores artistas do século 21 depois de retomar contato com Deus e merece atenção e elogios por sua criatividade e estética sonora. Embora as letras não estejam no mesmo nível, abordam temasNão é um dos seus melhores álbuns, mas está longe de ser o pior. ye, lançado no ano passado, é o verdadeiro e único ponto baixo da sua discografia. Jesus Is King representa o renascimento de um dos maiores artistas do século 21 depois de retomar contato com Deus e merece atenção e elogios por sua criatividade e estética sonora. Embora as letras não estejam no mesmo nível, abordam temas necessários que a sociedade costuma ignorar. Mal posso esperar pelo capítulo seguinte.… Expand
  14. bfoore90
    Nov 11, 2019
    4
    Production and beats are on point but its essentially one long Gospel Album.
  15. Idrem
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    Despite the fact that it’s only a 27-minute-album, For a album «as a christian», songs are pretty good and lyrics a lil bit deep
  16. adylover
    Nov 8, 2019
    0
    ugh...my ears hurt, this was awthatl, the worst album from 2019. Kanye had better phases, and they weren't even th good
  17. jesusIsLord
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    This is by far the most uplifting album of 2019 I've heard, filling the cultural gap that exists in today's society and music industry where every record almost sounds the same as the other one in advancement of evil. Well done Kanye, you getting a Grammy plus a BET for this one.
  18. Kevinthewoods
    Nov 7, 2019
    10
    There’s nothing more powerful than the gospel. It’s so beautiful that Kanye is using his massive reach to put out a much needed message in our increasingly decaying culture.
  19. raynersouza
    Nov 7, 2019
    10
    This is a very honest and deep album were Kanye is expressing his feelings and getting over mistakes from the past and giving glory to God. I love it !
  20. Todor5325
    Nov 7, 2019
    3
    It felt REALLY rushed, I'm dissapointed, the lyrics are half-assed but the production is incredible, saves it from being horrible
  21. acp5533
    Nov 6, 2019
    10
    Easily 10/10. Unique, multi-faceted and beautiful lyrics.

    If you’re a fan of JIK, you’re a fan of yourself.
  22. Ynara
    Nov 6, 2019
    0
    Crap. Album full of generic, boring, obvious songs. No one should waste their time.
  23. Sire_Rock
    Nov 6, 2019
    10
    Obviously a Christian themed Album/Movie may not sit well with DEMOCRATS/JEWS/NON-CHRISTIANS/LGBTQ etc...However these groups comprise the VAST majority of Music & Film Critics. And I think they are being VERY dishonest in their biased reviews of these Exceptional works of Art by Kanye. Jesus is King is an AMAZING Album, 10 Stars
  24. Orlamds
    Nov 5, 2019
    10
    Just a masterpiece of god! Everything you know about gospel will be rewind!
  25. D_Hughez
    Nov 5, 2019
    4
    I have never been a religious person or listened to religious music so my take is a bit skewed. However, from listening to Kanye growing up this album is promising but another generic album. Gone are the hip hop days of Kanye with amazing beats and fire lyrics. In with the gospel choirs and repeating messages. There is nothing inherently wrong with that but not my taste compared to whoI have never been a religious person or listened to religious music so my take is a bit skewed. However, from listening to Kanye growing up this album is promising but another generic album. Gone are the hip hop days of Kanye with amazing beats and fire lyrics. In with the gospel choirs and repeating messages. There is nothing inherently wrong with that but not my taste compared to who Kanye used to be.… Expand
  26. JSly
    Nov 5, 2019
    10
    Classic Kanye with infinitely more depth. Most of these comments are shallow and inaccurate from those who didn't approach this work with an open mind to begin with... or clearly had a political axe to grind. You have to listen through it a couple of times to get the message and understand the flow. As you do, it gets better and better until you realize it is a complete masterpiece. MyClassic Kanye with infinitely more depth. Most of these comments are shallow and inaccurate from those who didn't approach this work with an open mind to begin with... or clearly had a political axe to grind. You have to listen through it a couple of times to get the message and understand the flow. As you do, it gets better and better until you realize it is a complete masterpiece. My only complaint is the last track wasn't long enough. You tee'd it up and left it Ye! finish it on next. The thing is most christian music is lazy and uninspired when it should be anything but. This is easily the best gospel album I have heard where essentially every verse was honest and has weight. You can feel toll of fame, pain, addition, lament and contrast his sorrow with redemption and concern for his family. Its even more powerful if you listen to his earlier work, in succession, up to this point. Proud of Kanye for doing this. Blessed by his early living out of a true saving faith. Encouraged by the importance he placed on theological accuracy (the best he knew at this point) and, praying for his continued sanctification and for his wife, kids and family to follow close behind through seeing the change in his life that only Christ can bring… Expand
  27. xxxxyolo
    Nov 4, 2019
    10
    The album aims to renew Kanye West's career with a new musicality and lyricism, believing that even the “infidels” will be jaw-dropping with the music production of the work. Is this another work of art by the artist? Jesus is King is a significant milestone in West's career and anticipates what we can expect in the future.
  28. Trinndade13
    Nov 3, 2019
    0
    Fracassado com essa notinha mixuruca kkkkkkkkkk kanye lixo e nada mais importa
  29. stevexcx
    Nov 2, 2019
    0
    pior álbum que já escultei em toda minha vida, eu esperava algo melhor, mas pelo amor de deus só música genérica chata, errrrr
  30. Jift100
    Nov 1, 2019
    10
    Jesus is King is a beautiful Rap album that includes unity, family, and transcendence through the Christian religion. The production and messaging was truly beautiful. The album makes one want to unite their respective families and put plans together to become truly greater. The opening track is a gospel track that truly has enlightening energy through the hynamic singing praising JesusJesus is King is a beautiful Rap album that includes unity, family, and transcendence through the Christian religion. The production and messaging was truly beautiful. The album makes one want to unite their respective families and put plans together to become truly greater. The opening track is a gospel track that truly has enlightening energy through the hynamic singing praising Jesus Christ to come down with his blessings. Selah was another track with strong energy saying words like God's soldiers really inspiring the listener to be apart of something bigger. Follow God is everyone's favorite track it seems like as he argues with his father about being "Christ like," in a very enticing and truly interesting way over an amazing beat. Closed On Sunday is the song where in the second verse tells anyone against him to remove their hands from his family in a very powerful and compelling way over switch in the beat hypnotic beat in the first half of the song. That's only the first third all in all, this is definitely one of Kanye's better albums.… Expand
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53

Mixed or average reviews - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 25
  3. Negative: 4 out of 25
  1. Tiny Mix Tapes
    Dec 30, 2019
    0
    His reunion with frequent collaborators belies a rich history of discovering and championing new voices. This ostensible distance from which Kanye preaches reveals King’s true tension: Kanye, like Kendrick on DAMN., is asking for our prayers, while also distancing himself from our hands and our mouths. And it doesn’t work. ... He has artistically lost track of his audience and himself in its midst.
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  2. The Wire
    Nov 20, 2019
    50
    He’s hung up on Jesus rather than pneumatic women. It’s hard to tell if that’s an improvement, but it doesn’t seem like a regression either. ... An album with zero fat, dense in at least three senses, two of them positive. [Dec 2019, p.60]
  3. RapReviews.com
    Nov 12, 2019
    50
    As with every Kanye album, there’s some magnificent production on a majority of “Jesus Is King” courtesy of Pi’erre Bourne, Timbaland and Boogz, among others. ... Kanye just seems like he’s in his own world; disregarding what’s going on around him. Other times, Ye’s writing delves into eyerolling contradictions and ego-driven intentions.
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