The Life Of Pablo
by Kanye West
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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 2238 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 179 out of 2238
  3. Negative: 262 out of 2238
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  1. Painhowest
    Aug 29, 2021
    10
    The life Of Pablo é completamente genial, a sonoridade é de um boa gosto e a forma como ele se exalta e se trata como Deus, a melhor faixa é saint Pablo e a melhor faixa com clipe é famous
  2. BigDJohnWick
    Aug 31, 2021
    9
    In few words, a organized mess. The album arrived great with really different songs, all good of course, the more Kanye updated the album, the better it got, must listen.
  3. Bubba2077
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    Top 3 favorite album of all time. Album was evolving and constantly changing with songs being added after the initial roll out. Could not recommend more
  4. kriged
    Oct 23, 2022
    10
    Best kanye album no cap aged like wine and it's good bro i am just filling the word limit lmao just listen to the album
  5. RuRu92
    Sep 3, 2021
    10
    The first album with automatic uploading DLC with some absolute bangers, although still not up to MBDTF, but what is?
  6. carisio
    Sep 8, 2021
    9
    favorite kanye album tbh, his 2nd version is way better than the original one
  7. SolaireMengao
    Mar 17, 2022
    10
    It feels raw and badly produced, but it is an underrated masterpiece that pictures the mind of one of the greatest genius in this planet.
  8. PatchWurk777
    Dec 12, 2021
    10
    The Life of Pablo is really good, with some stand out tracks with Father Stretch my Hands and Saint Pablo that rival his older works, Kanye West once proves again that there is no one like him in the music industry.
  9. Skeledon
    May 22, 2023
    10
    Imo the best ye album till this date, the tracks have themes, they make sense, lyrics are good, the vibe of the album is point on. The cover is crazy good. I can't desribe how good this is. Favorite song: Wolves/Ultralight Beam
  10. sodovich
    Dec 25, 2021
    8
    Definitely a good piece, "The Life of Pablo" is a great example where a good producer makes the difference, you can see it clearly in the "Father Stretch My Hands" parts I and II.
  11. ISETAEME
    Jan 10, 2022
    8
    Este álbum, a nivel de producción y letra es excelente.
    Si que es verdad que sobra alguna canción que otra, el reabrir el beef con Taylor Swift no fue necesario, y saber lo que le pasó después en el tour de este proyecto es algo triste.
    Aún así, un álbum muy disfrutable.
  12. ANGELOO22
    Feb 4, 2022
    7
    Na minha opinião um dos trabalhos mais marcantes da carreira do Kanye ou Ye, aqui podemos ver alguns traços do que veríamos mais para frente em Jesus is King e Donda. Corais grandiosos em algumas faixas, colaborações se encaixando perfeitamente com a vibe do álbum e instrumentais que dão arrepios marcam The Life Of Pablo.

    Meu top 5 faixas: Father Stretch My Hands pt. 1 Famous Wolves    Na minha opinião um dos trabalhos mais marcantes da carreira do Kanye ou Ye, aqui podemos ver alguns traços do que veríamos mais para frente em Jesus is King e Donda. Corais grandiosos em algumas faixas, colaborações se encaixando perfeitamente com a vibe do álbum e instrumentais que dão arrepios marcam The Life Of Pablo.

    Meu top 5 faixas:
    Father Stretch My Hands pt. 1
    Famous
    Wolves
    Ultralight Beam
    Waves    … Expand
  13. narolo
    Mar 30, 2022
    9
    goodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgood
  14. CordRafael
    Feb 17, 2022
    10
    eu te amo eu te amo pablo eu te amo porra eu te amo pra caralho melhor album do kanye
  15. ColinFrags
    Mar 2, 2022
    9
    So eclectic and revolutionary. Not many people liked this album when it came out, but it grew on us as we realized he influenced the whole game with this album. From upbeat bragadocious songs like Father Stretch My Hands to sensitive songs like Wolves and Ultralight Beam, Kanye continues to raise the bar on hip-hop greatness. I must add that FML and Saint Pablo are my favorites on thisSo eclectic and revolutionary. Not many people liked this album when it came out, but it grew on us as we realized he influenced the whole game with this album. From upbeat bragadocious songs like Father Stretch My Hands to sensitive songs like Wolves and Ultralight Beam, Kanye continues to raise the bar on hip-hop greatness. I must add that FML and Saint Pablo are my favorites on this album, with the former for its melody and matter-of-fact raps and the latter for its heartfelt and honest message on how Kanye feels at this point in his life.… Expand
  16. garfield7081
    Mar 25, 2022
    8
    would've been a 9 if it weren't for the horrible ordering of the album. this could've been one of kanye's best albums, but it feels like he took all the songs off the tracklist and threw them into a random order

    best song: saint pablo

    worst song: freestyle 4
  17. MonkeMan
    Apr 6, 2022
    8
    It’s pretty good. Lots of stand out tracks and some of Ye’s most memorable bars of all time.
  18. Yousinif
    Apr 27, 2022
    10
    Amazing lyrics and amazing production and so heartfelt lyrics its a beautiful masterpiece.
  19. JamesJennings
    May 3, 2022
    10
    Initially, this was my least favorite Kanye album by far. But, after several listens, It's a masterpiece. One of Kanye's best albums and the best album of 2016, Blonde can eat it's heart out. I just can't quite describe why I love this album so much, you just have to hear it to get it.
  20. swiftswift
    Aug 23, 2022
    9
    i love kanye but i cant cover my eyes to certain comments made by him and i say his music would be better if he didnt talk so much **** about women. anyway, he's still excellent as always. the album is wonderful.
  21. rojeyoon
    Sep 9, 2022
    10
    quien es kanye west?
    para el ciego, es la luz
    para el hambriento, es el pan
    para el enfermo, es la cura
    para el solitario, es el compañero
    para el triste, es la alegría
    para el prisionero, es la libertad
    para el pobre, es el tesoro
    para el deudor, es el perdón
  22. saraysamuel
    Aug 28, 2023
    9
    sonidos muy variados como cualquier alum de kanye , pero la versatilidad de este alum ademas de tener su mejor cancion liricalmente hablando hace que sea un clasico automaticamente
  23. JonBon
    Jan 9, 2023
    9
    probably shouldve retired on this album:///////////////////////////////////
  24. Blonisco
    Jan 26, 2023
    8
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  25. frapsed1
    Apr 10, 2023
    8
    "Messy in a good way" - that sentence perfectly describes the album. Almost every track is a hard hitter. I think this album is going to stand the test of time. It is a long track list, but there are rarely any skips, and the interludes are top-notch.

    FAVORITES: Freestyle 4, FSMH pt.1, Feedback, Facts (Charlie Heat Version). 30 Hours
  26. Dtoppy
    Jul 24, 2023
    9
    It's a good album, I love the album, I think "famous" it's a really good song and others songs how "wolves" or "saint Pablo are greats songs good instrumental and a perfect album
  27. 4rr4nW3th3rh111
    Aug 19, 2023
    10
    Kanye at his modern prime, the perfect in-between of Yeezus and Donda. 30 hours an underrated masterpiece.
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75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 35 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 35
  3. Negative: 0 out of 35
  1. Under The Radar
    Apr 6, 2016
    55
    There is plenty here to suggest that West's magic has not entirely left him, but as a statement of art or true intent, this is a significant misstep from an artist with so much to praise.
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  2. The Telegraph (UK)
    Apr 1, 2016
    60
    There is much to be admired here, rather less to be enjoyed.
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  3. Uncut
    Mar 22, 2016
    70
    For better or worse, no-one else is making records quite like this. [May 2016, p.82]
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