The Life Of Pablo
by Kanye West
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  1. draediamond
    Feb 15, 2016
    9
    This is a REALLY great album! This album will be underrated by a few rap fans because it's not as lyrical as some would like but the level of art on this album is unmatchable by anybody making music today. Drake, Lamar, Cole, and Future may never even come close to this album. It again pushes the boundaries of rap and mixes all sounds of Kanye that we love. The Life of Pablo is comparableThis is a REALLY great album! This album will be underrated by a few rap fans because it's not as lyrical as some would like but the level of art on this album is unmatchable by anybody making music today. Drake, Lamar, Cole, and Future may never even come close to this album. It again pushes the boundaries of rap and mixes all sounds of Kanye that we love. The Life of Pablo is comparable to 2010's Twisted Fantasy and sets Kanye as possibly the all-time king of rap music.… Expand
  2. proterospongia
    Feb 15, 2016
    8
    The Life of Pablo brings up the most notable characteristics of previous West's albums: the megalomania of Dark Twisted Fantasy and the schizophrenia of Yeezus. But those features that worked perfectly on those two albums show their flaws on TLOP: at some points, the megalomania turns into excess and the schizophrenia turns into incoherence. After several changes in the tracklist and inThe Life of Pablo brings up the most notable characteristics of previous West's albums: the megalomania of Dark Twisted Fantasy and the schizophrenia of Yeezus. But those features that worked perfectly on those two albums show their flaws on TLOP: at some points, the megalomania turns into excess and the schizophrenia turns into incoherence. After several changes in the tracklist and in the album's title, TLOP seems like it could have worked better without some tracks and with a more cohesive approach. TLOP sounds like a well-produced mixtape and it just add to what we already know: Kanye West is one of the greatest artists of our time. The most outstanding feature here is West's well-known acid sincerity.

    Best Tracks: Ultralight Beam; FACTS, No More Parties In LA (feat. Kendrick Lamar)    … Expand
  3. usarice123
    Feb 15, 2016
    10
    A natural feeling evolution of his past albums with heavy emphasis on soundscapes that take you to a whole different place. Most enjoyable album since Channel Orange in 2012 for me
  4. jotaeseche
    Feb 15, 2016
    7
    While T.L.O.P. is well-loaded and flourished with sounds, samples, countless collaborations and great hooks, it feels like this time Kanye didn't have too much to say, or at least he didn't find the most suitable ways to say it. Overall, it's a pretty enjoyable record and it will certainly please fans, but I can't help but feel that this is not the best he has thrown nor is this his mostWhile T.L.O.P. is well-loaded and flourished with sounds, samples, countless collaborations and great hooks, it feels like this time Kanye didn't have too much to say, or at least he didn't find the most suitable ways to say it. Overall, it's a pretty enjoyable record and it will certainly please fans, but I can't help but feel that this is not the best he has thrown nor is this his most cohesive or even inspiring try.… Expand
  5. freak4
    Feb 15, 2016
    10
    Too early to give a full verdict on this album, however, I will say that I enjoyed the hell out of this album. Listening to this album was like a spiritual journey; a religious experience. One of my favorite Kanye albums as of now (TOP 5), and I love the way that he effortlessly genre bends and fuses different music styles such as soul, gospel, jazz, hip hop, and pop together to create aToo early to give a full verdict on this album, however, I will say that I enjoyed the hell out of this album. Listening to this album was like a spiritual journey; a religious experience. One of my favorite Kanye albums as of now (TOP 5), and I love the way that he effortlessly genre bends and fuses different music styles such as soul, gospel, jazz, hip hop, and pop together to create a relatively cohesive and compelling body of work. A great album, that has a ton of replay value. A worthy addition to one of Hip Hop’s finest discographies.… Expand
  6. alijloza
    Feb 15, 2016
    9
    Although this album arguably contains less impressive lyrical work and rapping from West, but this is definitely one of the best albums since his Dark Fantasy, and the concept fits perfectly with the chronology of his work and pop culture today. The fight between West's personna's in the album carries the torch from the angry West on Yeezus, and fits perfectly with the theme and chronologyAlthough this album arguably contains less impressive lyrical work and rapping from West, but this is definitely one of the best albums since his Dark Fantasy, and the concept fits perfectly with the chronology of his work and pop culture today. The fight between West's personna's in the album carries the torch from the angry West on Yeezus, and fits perfectly with the theme and chronology of West's previous albums. The production quality, controversial lyrics, and effort in the album continue to further prove that West is one of the most generation defining, deepest artists of the past 100 years. Dr. West didn't let us down!… Expand
  7. Casanovafly
    Feb 15, 2016
    10
    Well, you could define T.L.O.P as Kanye West's grand comeback. Well if you do, i agree with you.

    T.L.O.P is more an experience than an album, the almost trap-ish beats combined with the gospel and wave-heavy beats creates a mood that goes trough the whole album like red line. All in all a masterpiece.
  8. theandyguthrie
    Feb 15, 2016
    9
    Some really strong tracks, a lot of really inventive sampling and emotional moments. Let down by a few weak interludes but I don't think that takes away from the strength of this album.

    Could be Kanye's best yet.
  9. Marcbackman
    Feb 15, 2016
    4
    I've tried to ignore Kanye's ever growing ego and enjoy the music removed from his life outside of it, but it's become increasingly hard to separate Kanye the designer and narcissist to Kanye the musician.

    The album generally isn't that good. Kanye doesn't really have anything new to say, and everything he is saying we've heard 10 times already. Ok, we get it Kanye: you hate Nike.    I've tried to ignore Kanye's ever growing ego and enjoy the music removed from his life outside of it, but it's become increasingly hard to separate Kanye the designer and narcissist to Kanye the musician.

    The album generally isn't that good. Kanye doesn't really have anything new to say, and everything he is saying we've heard 10 times already. Ok, we get it Kanye: you hate Nike. Ok, we also get that you are the re-incarnation of God and everyone wants to be you or know you. We get that you have a lot of fame and money. The difference this time around, in contrast to Yeezus, is that musically this album is not very good. The two times it is good ('Ultralight Beam' and 'No More Parties in LA') it is when the song is carried by a guest singer/rapper, and when the music (sonically) actualy has some substance to it - whether it is a great sampled beat in Parties, or the gospel tinged 'Ultralight'.

    I think when Kanye doesn't sound like he is complaining or sulking about something, he bares much better musically. If his narcissism keeps expanding at the rate it's going he no doubt will release a true stinker for his next album. And don't make the mistake of thinking this album is good or at the level we expect of Kanye. It's very average. I recommend Kanye either focus on his fashion brand or his music, because I believe his heart is no longer in the latter - and this album is proof of that fact.    … Expand
  10. iobefwbiowef
    Feb 15, 2016
    10
    Great album that definitely needs to be heard a couple of times before it is reviewed. Some of the people giving this a negative review have either heard only the live version or have never heard it before, as the mastering of this album is awesome!
  11. shankman
    Feb 15, 2016
    10
    Best Kanye album since MBDTF, even though i loved yeezus, this is just a taste of kanye throughout his career in one album, which also has some sick production and some great lyrics
  12. drewskie2010
    Feb 15, 2016
    8
    the production is consistently thrilling and entrancing. However, his rapping has been better in the past. The production alone makes this album must-listen though. The featured guests did a fantastic as well.
  13. jkerlol
    Feb 15, 2016
    8
    I'm a huge kanye fan, and I love all his work, but this one falls a little short just because of the lack of new ideas, it's still an great album. Every album since the college dropout has been so different and innovative that I was expecting more. This is more like a culmination off all his work. Again still a really good album tho
  14. Levenhagen
    Feb 15, 2016
    10
    Kanye keeps reinventing himself with The Life of Pablo, another classic, with the prdocution level through the roof yeezy has also several excelent guests to go along with the ride, it backs a little from the aggressiveness of last album "yeezus", finding common ground with "my dark beautiful" and "the college dropout". The highlights of the album are in Ultralight Beam, Waves, FML, NoKanye keeps reinventing himself with The Life of Pablo, another classic, with the prdocution level through the roof yeezy has also several excelent guests to go along with the ride, it backs a little from the aggressiveness of last album "yeezus", finding common ground with "my dark beautiful" and "the college dropout". The highlights of the album are in Ultralight Beam, Waves, FML, No More Parties in LA and Fade.… Expand
  15. meekmiLL
    Feb 15, 2016
    9
    This album is fantastic. In fact it is very fantastic but what stops it from being a classic album such as his previous work (MBDTF and Late Registration) is the lack of cohesion and consistency with the albums which might be because of his irregular thought pattern of changing everything about the album all the time. Nonetheless, it's a Kanye album. Of course it's gonna be fantastic.
  16. tannerparsons
    Feb 15, 2016
    10
    Love him or hate him, we are living among one of the greatest musical producers ever. His talent and ability to change the game (and do it well) at the drop of a hat sets him apart from any other artist. Kanye gets away with things that no other artist ever could because he has such a unique way of crafting a song. Kanye is an egotistical maniac, but he's musically gifted, and I won't letLove him or hate him, we are living among one of the greatest musical producers ever. His talent and ability to change the game (and do it well) at the drop of a hat sets him apart from any other artist. Kanye gets away with things that no other artist ever could because he has such a unique way of crafting a song. Kanye is an egotistical maniac, but he's musically gifted, and I won't let my bias against his ego stand in the way of me recognizing that history will view Kaye as a revolutionary artist.… Expand
  17. SavioLira
    Feb 15, 2016
    9
    Only an artist like Kanye West can produce a unfinished album and make this CD sound incredible, to universal music standards. But the real question is: Is this album matchable to Kanye West's standards? It can easily be seen that Kanye lacks certain goals that he didn't even have to sweat to overcome in his previous albums. Then again, does he need a point to his work? We are talkingOnly an artist like Kanye West can produce a unfinished album and make this CD sound incredible, to universal music standards. But the real question is: Is this album matchable to Kanye West's standards? It can easily be seen that Kanye lacks certain goals that he didn't even have to sweat to overcome in his previous albums. Then again, does he need a point to his work? We are talking about a true phenomenon, in which people just want his music to come out.
    It's still too early to even compare The Life of Pablo to the 2013 album Yeezus, and it obviously doesn't reach the level of College Dropout, Late Registration, Graduation, and MBDTF. Yet again, it's a better album then 808's and heartbreak, and just maybe better compared to Yeezus.
    The production is outstanding (typical of Kanye West), and a uncommon point of this work is that the collaborations are fantastic. He really didn't need to make fabulous lyrics. He had a great team for that.
    One of the only counterpoints is that it does sound unfinished. In his antecedents CDs, it can easily be seen where the album started and finished. In The Life of Pablo, Fade is definitely not a an outro. A song like Who will survive in America, Late, or Last Call is missing.
    Returning back to the main question, this is not Kanye West's best work, but compared to other artists, this just maybe a masterpiece. So it reaches Kanye West's standards. A rare fact is that Kanye is in a level in the hip hop game that is considered "legend." Not even Nas, Jay Z, or even Tupac had the consistency that Kanye has in all his discography. He did it again, just accept it.    … Expand
  18. CelineDion69
    Feb 15, 2016
    9
    Absolutely stunning. From the moment the choir comes in on Ultralight Beams to the last note of Fade, you get Kanye firing on all cylinders. The most grueling album I've heard in a long time, and that is the best compliment I could give an album. There is so much beauty and soul to get through, it's almost overwhelming. Kanye only had one misstep: the misogynistic and perplexing Taylor Swift line.
  19. SeaVee
    Feb 15, 2016
    4
    This album really disappointed me, I only like 5 songs on it. The production is amazing as always but the pacing in most songs on it makes the whole album feel flat. If you want to listen to a better but similar music than this, you should check out Angel Haze's project "Back to the woods"
  20. Purple_Joker
    Feb 15, 2016
    10
    Although this album did not bend the genre like 808s and heartbreak or yeezus, it was a great album and this is some of kanye's greatest work in years. Production was a masterpiece
  21. z2two
    Feb 15, 2016
    10
    Sonically, his most vast and solid effort. kanye's use of features and collabs always make sense in ways you never thought they would. Lyrically, not his best, but a very feel good album that encapsulates the legacy of kanye.
  22. puppymonkeyswag
    Feb 15, 2016
    10
    This is not the greatest album of all time. It is not even Kanye West's greatest album to date, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy gets that designation. What this album is, however, is unique, audacious, and hilarious at some moments. Kanye West, when you look beyond his twitter meltdowns, is still one of the greatest artists in the world today and proves it again with The Life of Pablo.This is not the greatest album of all time. It is not even Kanye West's greatest album to date, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy gets that designation. What this album is, however, is unique, audacious, and hilarious at some moments. Kanye West, when you look beyond his twitter meltdowns, is still one of the greatest artists in the world today and proves it again with The Life of Pablo. The lyrics are nice, the beats are very nice, and the features are very, very nice. This album proves once again that Kanye is still on the Mount Rushmore of hip-hop artists today.… Expand
  23. olidox
    Feb 15, 2016
    8
    If you pretend that Freestyle 4 didn't exist and switch up the order of the songs, this could pass for one of the better experimental hip-hop records this century. A clever blend of gospel, house, melodic sections and stellar production as always. Most of the guests do their job extremely well as per usual on Kanye's albums.

    There are a few issues. Kanye's verse on NMPILA isn't mixed    If you pretend that Freestyle 4 didn't exist and switch up the order of the songs, this could pass for one of the better experimental hip-hop records this century. A clever blend of gospel, house, melodic sections and stellar production as always. Most of the guests do their job extremely well as per usual on Kanye's albums.

    There are a few issues. Kanye's verse on NMPILA isn't mixed that well. The version of Wolves is definitely a step down from the version we heard before. The tracks aren't really sequenced that well; you get a bit of whiplash going from beautiful melodic gospel tracks to Kanye talking about getting bleach on his d**k over trap beats.

    Best moments for me were Chance's verse on Ultra Light Beams, the outro / beat switch on Famous, FML, Real Friends and 30 Hours.

    I really wish Kanye had spent another weak or 2 fine-tuning this project. Nonetheless it is another stellar, original and creative project for Mr. West to add to his already impressive discography

    Strong 8/10 with the potential to be a 9 with a bit of tweaking    … Expand
  24. clouie99
    Feb 14, 2016
    10
    Kanye's best album. It's a blend of all of his past work put into one project. Everything else is perfection. collabs on point as with the production. my only complaint is that Vic Mensa and Sia aren't on Wolves.
    Favorites: FML, Waves, Fade, Famous
  25. mrknowitall_not
    Feb 14, 2016
    8
    Not as good as Yeezus. A lot of auto-tune. Choppy and over-wrought in parts. The first 10 songs go by with few memorable moments. The end of Famous is just throwing together a bunch of samples that don't fit. "Feedback" is pretty good. Low Lights is gospel filler. "Highlights" sounds like a Kanye song from 2002. Freestyle 4 is good but sounds like half-finished song. "I love Kanye" isNot as good as Yeezus. A lot of auto-tune. Choppy and over-wrought in parts. The first 10 songs go by with few memorable moments. The end of Famous is just throwing together a bunch of samples that don't fit. "Feedback" is pretty good. Low Lights is gospel filler. "Highlights" sounds like a Kanye song from 2002. Freestyle 4 is good but sounds like half-finished song. "I love Kanye" is filler. Waves is a pop song. Not rap. FML is heartfelt but awkward with auto-tune Kanye trying to sing. Then Weeknd comes in a saves the song. Real Friends is kind of boring. Wolves is auto-tune and kind of boring. Intermission is filler. 30 Hours is boring. FACTS is the best song on the record. Fade is the second best song. My two favorite songs are the last two songs. Overall respectable effort but songs could have been more fleshed out like Twisted Fantasy or in-your-face like Yeezus.… Expand
  26. trblmkr1
    Feb 14, 2016
    3
    What a mess. It's 11 songs in before he even gets warmed up. Kendrick Lamar's verse is the best thing on this album. 4 good songs. Stop focusing on shoes and fashion. Too much distraction.
  27. Kasi97
    Feb 14, 2016
    9
    It's great.
    Not as revolutionary as his previous albums, but every track on this thing works out great. It's Kanye so his lyrics are a bit off sometimes and it's clear that he spent less time polishing this one than he did with his other albums.
    It was rushed, but Kanye still has an amazing talent that somehow not only saved the album, but made it awesome. Not sure if he could pull this    It's great.
    Not as revolutionary as his previous albums, but every track on this thing works out great. It's Kanye so his lyrics are a bit off sometimes and it's clear that he spent less time polishing this one than he did with his other albums.
    It was rushed, but Kanye still has an amazing talent that somehow not only saved the album, but made it awesome.
    Not sure if he could pull this off again, so I hope he takes his time with the next one. Please Kanye...    … Expand
  28. suyash
    Feb 14, 2016
    10
    i already wrote a review but I am rewriting it.
    This album is insane. I have not enjoyed any album this much for a while. Production wise this album is great. Lyrics are bit on and off there for sure. But the whole album sounds so **** good that you forget about the lyrics.
    I think Kanye's main focus was on production and combining his earlier innovations into this one masterpiece.    i already wrote a review but I am rewriting it.
    This album is insane. I have not enjoyed any album this much for a while. Production wise this album is great. Lyrics are bit on and off there for sure. But the whole album sounds so **** good that you forget about the lyrics.
    I think Kanye's main focus was on production and combining his earlier innovations into this one masterpiece. Musically it is intended to be incohesive since it combines different genres.Thematically upto 'waves' it is pretty tight and kanye has mentioned 30 hours as a bonus track on the track itself. So after that its just a bunch of excellent songs.
    While MBTDF(again 10) was great both lyrically and sonically it had some lengthy songs on second half of the .album.
    This album while falling short lyrically covers that shortcoming neatly. Some songs are sweet version of 'Yeezus' songs .
    I headbanged so hard on Highlights ! Mannn!    … Expand
  29. NaveedChowder
    Feb 14, 2016
    8
    Kanye channeling his inner-greatness as usual. Only aspect this album lacks is complete cohesiveness of a consistent sound. As far as features and production, not a single complaint there. Although, tracks like 'Freestyle 4', 'Feedback' and 'Facts' feel out of place.
  30. RAGE16
    Feb 14, 2016
    8
    Kanye always has a knack for making GREAT music even if his lyrics are not as great as they used to be. Production is absolutely fantastic, so varied and layered. Love that his features are always on point and always surprisingly good (ex: Chris Brown) Sounds like Kanye is having fun with his music and being so creative and makes all the other mainstream rappers seems so watered down.Kanye always has a knack for making GREAT music even if his lyrics are not as great as they used to be. Production is absolutely fantastic, so varied and layered. Love that his features are always on point and always surprisingly good (ex: Chris Brown) Sounds like Kanye is having fun with his music and being so creative and makes all the other mainstream rappers seems so watered down. Sampling work is off the charts and you just know it's a Kanye song and has that magic touch only he can provide. Love the depth of the work as well. The juxtaposition of "good, artisitc" Pablo Picasso songs (Ultralight Beam, Father Stretch My Hands, Highlights) compared to Pablo Escobar songs (Famous, Feedback, FML). Only cons to the album are some questionable lyrics that simply sound stupid, Vic Mensa and Sia not being on Wolves (even though Frank Ocean is great), and Facts is just a terrible song. All in all, an album I will be bumping in the car for months and another gem in the Kanye discography.… Expand
  31. atmosphericrex
    Feb 14, 2016
    9
    This is what everybody was expecting from Kanye and what everybody wasn't expecting from Kanye. It's another solid record as anticipated, but full of intelligent production and amazing samples that prove to be pleasantly surprising and extremely satisfying. Each song feels like it could be its own album while retaining the ability to exist cohesively and fantastically within the album.This is what everybody was expecting from Kanye and what everybody wasn't expecting from Kanye. It's another solid record as anticipated, but full of intelligent production and amazing samples that prove to be pleasantly surprising and extremely satisfying. Each song feels like it could be its own album while retaining the ability to exist cohesively and fantastically within the album. It's a great listen, if you like past Kanye records you will like this, if you have never listened to Kanye you will like this. The only people that will hate this record are those who are dismissive towards Kanye because of his representation in the media, this is an unimportant stigma that prevents closed-minded people from hearing some pretty great music. It's their loss.… Expand
  32. blkkkskkkn
    Feb 14, 2016
    10
    Best Kanye album imo. It is beautiful and i rarely find myself skipping tracks. Reminiscent of Graduation! The production is solid and lyrically it is insightful! Nicely done Mr. West.
  33. mc_ryn
    Feb 14, 2016
    10
    PROUD OF MY BOY KANYE.

    Best discography all time my friends.

    The instrumentation is pleasing to the now, and the past.

    Kanye = Genius..............
  34. tallbm03
    Feb 14, 2016
    10
    GOAT Level production......Kanye really outdid himself on this one.......none of this tracks are tracks that you can just skip. This a skip up from Yeezus and I loved Yeezus. My only complaint is that the bars are average but I don't care cause I don't listen to Kanye's music for his bars.......it's all about the melodies and production and Kanye never disappoints. HE IS THIS ERA'S DAVID BOWIE.
  35. kogsbogs
    Feb 14, 2016
    10
    Forget for one second the author of this creation and let yourself free fall into the sonics of this masterpiece.
    Reveal the layers to your soul......
  36. Renaldo_Berkley
    Feb 14, 2016
    6
    I really wanted to like this album. I've been looking forward to it since it was called "So Help Me God" and Paul McCartney was an executive producer. After many months of delays, Kanye finally landed on February 11th. Then it was delayed again for two days. Finally, we have our hands (ears?) on it. The Life of Pablo is one of the most beautiful and striking albums I've listened to in aI really wanted to like this album. I've been looking forward to it since it was called "So Help Me God" and Paul McCartney was an executive producer. After many months of delays, Kanye finally landed on February 11th. Then it was delayed again for two days. Finally, we have our hands (ears?) on it. The Life of Pablo is one of the most beautiful and striking albums I've listened to in a long time. Ultralight Beam, Famous, Waves, No More Parties In L.A.. and 30 Hours are all wonderful tracks. Their production is gorgeous (and sorta messy) and the lyrics are the best on the album. Chance The Rapper spits one of his more aggressive verses on Ultralight Beam, vowing to defend God and field any questions that are asked of him. 30 Hours has Kanye reflects on his long distance relationship and it's affect on him. However great these tracks are, the album still has massive flaws.The album as a whole feels very unorganized and messy. Kanye is constantly bringing up his sex life, but in a way that feels extremely cold and gross. On the song Feedback Kanye yells about how great he is for two minutes over a boring, short looping instrumental. On the Silver Surfer Intermission is a phone call between Kayne and Max B the feels like it serves no purpose other than to fill up time. As a whole this album is very polarizing. Kanye goes back to his roots, with soul sampling, but lyrical he has only progressed farther into his lane of self-aggrandizing and egomania. It is by far his darkest album. But in the end the beauty and majesty of the best tracks are able to outshine the messiness and narcissism of the lesser tracks, if only barely.… Expand
  37. tybasedgod
    Feb 14, 2016
    10
    It's rare that you hear an album wherein the controlling emotion is self-awareness. Self-consciousness you may hear often, and even more frequently self-hate, but never have I heard an album so intoxicatingly in tune not just with the sensibilities of one Kanye West, but with those sensibilities so eloquently refracted through to the insecurities, fears and ambitions of the listener.It's rare that you hear an album wherein the controlling emotion is self-awareness. Self-consciousness you may hear often, and even more frequently self-hate, but never have I heard an album so intoxicatingly in tune not just with the sensibilities of one Kanye West, but with those sensibilities so eloquently refracted through to the insecurities, fears and ambitions of the listener.

    Put another way: I've been following, listening to and admiring West for the better part of the millennium, and the extent to which The Life Of Pablo blows his previous work out of the water is nearly comical.

    It's as grandiose as My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy yet as hauntingly pragmatic as 808s and Heartbreak; as soulful as The College Dropout while retaining the brutal, occasionally unwarranted honesty of Yeezus. To say The Life Of Pablo represents a culmination of West's career is to tragically undersell the stark importance of this album to West himself. It's as unfocused, erratic and ultimately transcendent as the artist unafraid to describe the album as "album of the life" in the same breath as a poorly thought-out twitter proclamation of Bill Cosby's innocence.

    It's no secret that on The Life of Pablo, Kanye West and his myriad guests spanning the entire artistic vanguard of 2010s hip-hop represent a disorganized mess that, nearly miraculously, manages to coalesce into an unprecedented and magnificent feat of rap music artistry. What makes it a work of genius, though, is that it's the only album in the nuance-starved, image-obsessed world of 2016 willing to say it.    … Expand
  38. DustyCamp405
    Feb 14, 2016
    10
    The Best Rapper of our generation... a living legend.................................................................................................!
  39. TheLifeOfJais
    Feb 14, 2016
    10
    Before anyone reads this, I just wanted to say that I usually never write reviews for an album, and mind you I was not an avid Kanye fan either. I was not a yeezus fan for the most part, and truly did not enjoy it. However, TLOP has changed my perspective on music. The Life of Pablo is genuinely a masterpiece. It really is a gospel album. The samples are truly amazing, and for the daftBefore anyone reads this, I just wanted to say that I usually never write reviews for an album, and mind you I was not an avid Kanye fan either. I was not a yeezus fan for the most part, and truly did not enjoy it. However, TLOP has changed my perspective on music. The Life of Pablo is genuinely a masterpiece. It really is a gospel album. The samples are truly amazing, and for the daft punk fans check out "feedback". I really have not enjoyed any albums like I did TLOP. It's also has experimental beats, which I thoroughly enjoyed. it lived up to the hype and much more. Only downside was the covert art and Kanye exclusively releasing it on Tidal(comes out everywhere else 7 days from first release). If you're still reading this, please download tidal and do the 30 day trial and enjoy the GOOD music!!… Expand
  40. ELBOYZ
    Feb 14, 2016
    10
    I 100% agree with eli_obeid's review so I pasted it below. btw this album is straight fire 10/10

    You know what really ticks me off... when people like "The Guardian" and "The Daily Telegraph" who aren't even real/proper critiques and basically know NOTHING about 'Hip-Hop/Rap' give out ratings. It grinds my gears, because; 1) They don't know what they're talking about as critiquing    I 100% agree with eli_obeid's review so I pasted it below. btw this album is straight fire 10/10

    You know what really ticks me off... when people like "The Guardian" and "The Daily Telegraph" who aren't even real/proper critiques and basically know NOTHING about 'Hip-Hop/Rap' give out ratings. It grinds my gears, because; 1) They don't know what they're talking about as critiquing albums isn't their profession.... and 2) They're bring down the overall rating of the album. Very disappointed how Metacritic even allows them to voice their opinion, their a newspaper company for Christ sake ahahaha... Anyway enough from that rant.... the album is perfect and is another "College Dropout" classic, Congrats Ye... #Yeezyseason    … Expand
  41. calljohno
    Feb 14, 2016
    10
    Ignore the noise that comes from the haters, this album is beautiful. I feel that any person that objectively listens to this album will see it for the masterpiece that it is. It isn't Kanye's best. MBDTF is still his best album, and is a pretty high standard. I strongly believe that this will likely be the best hip-hop album of the year. Kanye is at his most honest, revealing new truthsIgnore the noise that comes from the haters, this album is beautiful. I feel that any person that objectively listens to this album will see it for the masterpiece that it is. It isn't Kanye's best. MBDTF is still his best album, and is a pretty high standard. I strongly believe that this will likely be the best hip-hop album of the year. Kanye is at his most honest, revealing new truths about himself--receiving professional treatment for depression and anxiety, his early girlfriend Sumeke Rainey cheating on him, and his father leaving him and his mom. Kanye raps about himself, which some people frown upon, but I find that I am able to learn a lot about myself by listening to artists that sing/rap about themselves; it helps me to analyze my own feelings. The sound of the album is fresh and new to the mainstream. I'm sure that the version of the album that will actually be held for sale will be different from what is currently streaming on Tidal, so I will reserve a more in-depth review once the official version is released.… Expand
  42. JeffGoldblum
    Feb 14, 2016
    9
    There aren't two Kanye albums that sound alike; "The Life of Pablo" is a rich, gospel-affected affair highlighted by the opus and album-starter "Ultra Lightbeam," and suprising, last-second addition "Waves." It has a couple of dips lyrically — talk of bleaching **** isn't exactly Shakespearean — and the Good Friday tracks, while likely bonuses, don't necessarily fit sonically with the restThere aren't two Kanye albums that sound alike; "The Life of Pablo" is a rich, gospel-affected affair highlighted by the opus and album-starter "Ultra Lightbeam," and suprising, last-second addition "Waves." It has a couple of dips lyrically — talk of bleaching **** isn't exactly Shakespearean — and the Good Friday tracks, while likely bonuses, don't necessarily fit sonically with the rest of the album, but pioneering production and lyricism tidied up from "Yeezus" make "The Life of Pablo" yet another masterful addition to an already acclaimed discography.… Expand
  43. BenCollier100
    Feb 14, 2016
    10
    Kanye West is back with one of his best projects ever. There are too many incredible tracks on this record to mention. All I'll say is that ULB is one of the best songs I've ever heard. This album oozes style and soulful swagger - perfection.
  44. TimW001
    Feb 14, 2016
    6
    This album is more hype than quality. While I agree that Kanye is the most influential rapper of the 2000's, this album is pretty average. It sounds a lot like he's failed to keep it real. It sounds just like if you give a talented rapper a lot of money and fame so he has nothing to talk about anymore. Kanye has never been known for lyrics, this continue as the lyrics on this TLOP are veryThis album is more hype than quality. While I agree that Kanye is the most influential rapper of the 2000's, this album is pretty average. It sounds a lot like he's failed to keep it real. It sounds just like if you give a talented rapper a lot of money and fame so he has nothing to talk about anymore. Kanye has never been known for lyrics, this continue as the lyrics on this TLOP are very average. The second half of this album is where the best is. From Waves to Fade is where the hits are. This album has several average songs, some good songs, and some hits, but no classics.… Expand
  45. wewenttowharton
    Feb 14, 2016
    10
    Kanye remasters the sprawl on this album. Ever since 808s, Kanye has focused his sound, channeling single aesthetics and honing his production skills, growing further from pop. However, on TLOP, we see a more mature, married, and all around happier Kanye back to his old self, amalgamating a more mainstream melodic tone with his trademark cacophonic ramble. Kanye, the modern day renaissanceKanye remasters the sprawl on this album. Ever since 808s, Kanye has focused his sound, channeling single aesthetics and honing his production skills, growing further from pop. However, on TLOP, we see a more mature, married, and all around happier Kanye back to his old self, amalgamating a more mainstream melodic tone with his trademark cacophonic ramble. Kanye, the modern day renaissance man, exhibits his resilience with the help of an all star lineup of features. The man has reinvented himself yet again, this time better than ever. He's not a rap god, he's an ART GOD… Expand
  46. Hypocritics1
    Feb 14, 2016
    3
    Kanye brings back horribly weird car crash Death Grips rip-off moments, like Feedback. He brings back lazy Freestyles like "Freestyle 4," the beat of which is white noise, probably made in 15 minutes. He has some insanely stupid lyrics that try any listeners patience. The Taylor Swift line was stupid, and I don't even like Taylor Swift's music but that line sucked, and the line aboutKanye brings back horribly weird car crash Death Grips rip-off moments, like Feedback. He brings back lazy Freestyles like "Freestyle 4," the beat of which is white noise, probably made in 15 minutes. He has some insanely stupid lyrics that try any listeners patience. The Taylor Swift line was stupid, and I don't even like Taylor Swift's music but that line sucked, and the line about bleached **** ouch. He should really consider QUITTING. This album had 4 good songs. That's it. 4.… Expand
  47. bdek16
    Feb 14, 2016
    10
    As a huge fan of "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy" Kanye, this is the kind of album I've been waiting for since 2010. All sorts of genres as well as phases of hip-hop are covered, from Ultra Light Beams-Gospel, to Highlights-modern rap... Truly a work of art. Wouldn't expect any less from Kanye.
  48. DavidAndrews
    Feb 14, 2016
    10
    Another mesh of amazing sounds. Starts off on a very high note and keeps the energy going throughout the album. The only thing holding it back from a perfect 10 were some questionable lyrics on a couple songs.
  49. PashaPS_
    Feb 14, 2016
    9
    What I like about Kanye - If he said that he will do a great material - he do a great material. It can be an upstart and rude - but his talent is incredible!
  50. NickSiscoe
    Feb 14, 2016
    10
    A perfect combination of everything good about Kanye and it's a great album to add to his discography. Years from now Kanye will be talked about and respected for the amazing artist he is.
  51. DudeDude2020
    Feb 14, 2016
    10
    This is not a cohesive, well put together album, as evidenced by the constantly changing name/ tracklist prior to the 2 day late release. However even they they don't flow together so well, these songs are emotional, angry and soulful, with some great modern production.
    Some of Kanye's lyrics are a bit questionable, but for the most part, he holds his own. Super neat album.
  52. KapitaNemo
    Feb 14, 2016
    3
    The only song i really enjoyed was "Fade". Most of the album sounds like a bunch of inadequate minimalist beats and lyrics pieced together trying to pass for some kind of higher artistry.
    It's by far the worst work of Kanye West.
  53. bitalicious
    Feb 14, 2016
    9
    9/10 (at first listen) - highlights: ultralight beam, famous, waves, fml, no more parties in l.a. & fade. This is how a masterpiece should sound like.
  54. jayjayguy2
    Feb 14, 2016
    10
    I don't think you can dislike this and like music at the same time. This is a pure body of work from one of the most creative musicians. So many people will **** on this album without giving it a chance just because they dislike Kanye. Just listen to it front to back and you'll know exactly what I mean.
  55. eli_obeid
    Feb 14, 2016
    10
    You know what really ticks me off... when people like "The Guardain" and "The Daily Telegraph" who aren't even real/proper critiques and basically know NOTHING about 'Hip-Hop/Rap' give out ratings. It grinds my gears, because; 1) They don't know what they're talking about as critiquing albums isn't their profession.... and 2) They're bring down the overall rating of the album. VeryYou know what really ticks me off... when people like "The Guardain" and "The Daily Telegraph" who aren't even real/proper critiques and basically know NOTHING about 'Hip-Hop/Rap' give out ratings. It grinds my gears, because; 1) They don't know what they're talking about as critiquing albums isn't their profession.... and 2) They're bring down the overall rating of the album. Very disapointed how Metacritic even allows them to voice their opinion, their a newspaper company for Christ sake ahahaha... Anyway enough from that rant.... the album is perfect and is another "College Dropout" classic, Congrats Ye... #Yeezyseason… Expand
  56. G2TRU
    Feb 14, 2016
    10
    Another fantastic album from Kanye West. The life of Pablo takes bits and pieces from every album Kanye has ever released all into one. Sonically it is a masterpiece. Lyrically he holds his own. Mixing is near perfect. All the collaborators on this album stand out and complement each other. Album is a spiritual journey though all that makes Kanye so unique. You will get brash and confidentAnother fantastic album from Kanye West. The life of Pablo takes bits and pieces from every album Kanye has ever released all into one. Sonically it is a masterpiece. Lyrically he holds his own. Mixing is near perfect. All the collaborators on this album stand out and complement each other. Album is a spiritual journey though all that makes Kanye so unique. You will get brash and confident Kanye West. And you also will get Sad and Vulnerable Kanye West. Conveying the message that this is all a gods dream. Kanye is a dreamer and has vividly portrayed his dream to the masses though out his entire career. And he has done so again. Whether you love him or hate him it you should still give this a listen.… Expand
  57. chidime
    Feb 14, 2016
    6
    I love Kanye. Hands down my favorite rapper. This record, on the other hand, I do not like. It sounds confused and on some songs, Kanye's rapping seems uncomposed. Like a draft/practice rap made it to the final cut. The lyrics also are just not on the level I have come to expect from Kanye. All-in-all, it sounds like the album never went past the idea phase and never got edited. I willI love Kanye. Hands down my favorite rapper. This record, on the other hand, I do not like. It sounds confused and on some songs, Kanye's rapping seems uncomposed. Like a draft/practice rap made it to the final cut. The lyrics also are just not on the level I have come to expect from Kanye. All-in-all, it sounds like the album never went past the idea phase and never got edited. I will listen to the album again and see if my mind changes but for now, it's a 6 for me.… Expand
  58. KuntaKinteJr
    Feb 14, 2016
    8
    The heart of this album lies in its sound. Kanye may not be at his lyrical peak, but the mixture of the well executed instrumentals and Kanye's lyrics lead to another innovation in his sound. Cant wait to hear the next project from him.
  59. pbaylis
    Feb 14, 2016
    10
    Kanye continues to create astounding album after album and this one does not change that. Still listening and deciding if its better than MBDTF and Yeezus. His promise to fix Wolves should help that
  60. hockey8925
    Feb 14, 2016
    10
    Beautifully done. Not many albums pull this type of emotion out of you. Kanye has once again created a masterpiece. Famous, FML, Waves and many other tracks create a listening experience that not many other album can rival. Congrats, Mr. West.
  61. israelvg49
    Feb 14, 2016
    10
    I already knew Kanye was going to come up with a project ahead of time, he did it The College Dropout, 808's, and MBDTF, and of COURSE Yeezus. Amazing production, lyrics were very solid, PERFECT HOOKS, and outstanding features. Has to be in the top 5 for the year of 2016.
  62. imdajudgem8
    Feb 14, 2016
    10
    This album is beautiful. A lot of people will not like the autotune, but this could be his most personal work to date, and his best produced album too! The features all did brilliant, and the lyricism is reminiscent of Graduation and 808s. Stellar work from a genius!
  63. review2
    Feb 14, 2016
    9
    This album was extremely good. Tons of great tracks, fantastic features. Not a particularly cohesive sound but it fits the idea of Pablo Picasso being somewhat confusing. Worth the hype. Best album of Ye since MBDTF
  64. DownHere
    Feb 14, 2016
    10
    What can i say, kanye does it agian. The album of life he says, and that is trough. The album is meant to be uncohesive, its about everything kanye has done in his life up to this point. Kanye never does thing twice, and this is what we get, a 2016 BBQ for life
  65. mattsucks
    Feb 14, 2016
    10
    A lot of people base their hatred for kanye's music from his personality without actually hearing his music and what he has to say. fantastic album with all great tracks.
  66. MalcolmNull
    Feb 14, 2016
    10
    Incredible album. Best way to describe it is trap gospel. No one else is making music like this. Definitely his best album since my beautiful dark twisted fantasy. First half of the is on par in terms of sound and production
  67. Chriiispy
    Feb 14, 2016
    10
    The Life of Pablo is a fantastic representation of the evolution of an artist and a producer that is Kanye West. It is a wonderful culmination of some of his best works. Songs like No More Parties in LA and Facts reflect Kanye at his rap prime, allowing reminiscence of albums such as Late Registration and Graduation. Many of the songs steal from the 808s & Heartbreak style, which may haveThe Life of Pablo is a fantastic representation of the evolution of an artist and a producer that is Kanye West. It is a wonderful culmination of some of his best works. Songs like No More Parties in LA and Facts reflect Kanye at his rap prime, allowing reminiscence of albums such as Late Registration and Graduation. Many of the songs steal from the 808s & Heartbreak style, which may have been a very controversial one, but instead change the theme from that of a melancholic, depressed man to that of one basking in his own success and greatness. And finally, any Kanye fan will instantly see a resemblance in structure to the masterpiece that was his fifth solo studio album. My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy. Anybody who offers hate refuses to witness the transformation and evolution of Kanye as an artist which has been a magnificent and beautiful ride.… Expand
  68. NortyCrosal
    Feb 14, 2016
    7
    Lets get this out the way - this is not his best work. Its not Yeezus, and its definitely not MDTF. But its not a bad album at all. It feels like he has tried to fuse his two previous albums and had partial success. I actually feel like one of the albums best songs is Waves - which ironically was almost not on the album - and was the reason the album was delayed. FML is another excellentLets get this out the way - this is not his best work. Its not Yeezus, and its definitely not MDTF. But its not a bad album at all. It feels like he has tried to fuse his two previous albums and had partial success. I actually feel like one of the albums best songs is Waves - which ironically was almost not on the album - and was the reason the album was delayed. FML is another excellent piece, featuring The Weeknd - someone who i'm not usually to fond of, but here he shines. We all know that No More Parties in L.A is an excellent track having heard it on Kanye's Soundcloud almost a month ago, but it seems even better when listened to amongst the other songs in TLOP. Overall, i think it will take me several weeks, if not months, to come to a fully fleshed out opinion on this album (as is often the case with Kanye's work), but my initial reaction is that this album represents a Kanye that is standing at a crossroads, unsure of which way to go. This unsureness can be heard in the songs - but this isn't necessarily a bad thing, it gives many of the tracks a sort of edginess that we haven't heard before from Yeezy. I'm not quite sure how history will remember this album. It will be either seen as a weak point in Kanye's otherwise stellar career, or it could be seen as a marked change in direction not just for him, but for the whole Hip-Hop genre in general. Only time will tell.… Expand
  69. Mack_Fraser
    Feb 14, 2016
    10
    In many ways, this album feels like a summation of all of Kanye's work to date. It includes sample heavy production work like his earlier albums, it has some conspicuous auto-tune like Heart Breaks and 808's and it has some skeletal production like his work with Daft Punk on Yeezus. They all get thrown into a mix that probably most resembles My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasies but alsoIn many ways, this album feels like a summation of all of Kanye's work to date. It includes sample heavy production work like his earlier albums, it has some conspicuous auto-tune like Heart Breaks and 808's and it has some skeletal production like his work with Daft Punk on Yeezus. They all get thrown into a mix that probably most resembles My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasies but also feels incredibly vital and fresh. This freshness is reinforced in the way that it covers interesting new lyrical territory for Kanye with his rhymes often discussing the transition from being single to being a family man and father. An artist summing himself up musically during a period of personal transition. Great stuff. And personally, I've wanted to hear Kanye and Chance the Rapper together forever. Dreams do come true.… Expand
  70. micahmilton
    Feb 14, 2016
    9
    Great album. There were high expectations going into it and I came out satisfied and then some. There are a few lackluster songs but the good far outweighs the bad. Kanye has once again proven that no matter how strange of a celebrity he is in public, he is ultimately a great musician
  71. fatihaslan
    Feb 14, 2016
    10
    THis Album is so inspiring !!
    Kanye change the melancholy mindset in the genre Hip HOP !! This album is a great revolution for the music
    The Life Of Pablo is certainly rich in musical range, chock a block with inspired ideas for the music. He has restored sight to his elementary basics of good output arts.
  72. feliperodx
    Feb 14, 2016
    9
    kanye prove his artistry , no his best record but undoubtly his best art comosition.........................................................................................................
  73. Jones95
    Feb 14, 2016
    10
    Kanye is yet to disappoint and TLOP adds yet another masterpiece to his discography, which was epic enough as it was. There are moments that sound like each one of his past releases so if you're a fan of all that came before, this should satisfy. The production here is mind-blowing and unique, particularly on tracks such as Ultra Light Beam and Wolves. Music at it's controversial finest,Kanye is yet to disappoint and TLOP adds yet another masterpiece to his discography, which was epic enough as it was. There are moments that sound like each one of his past releases so if you're a fan of all that came before, this should satisfy. The production here is mind-blowing and unique, particularly on tracks such as Ultra Light Beam and Wolves. Music at it's controversial finest, from a living artistic legend.… Expand
  74. aidanhicks101
    Feb 14, 2016
    9
    I didn't know what to expect going into this album, especially because it kept changing every 2 secs, but I can say I really enjoyed he album. Although the album cover does look like trash (my opinion) and there are some lyrics that go overboard (Taylor lyric, Ray J lyric, etc.) it doesn't change the album. My favorite songs would have to be Wolves (BTW FRANK OCEAN IS ALIVE!!) and No MoreI didn't know what to expect going into this album, especially because it kept changing every 2 secs, but I can say I really enjoyed he album. Although the album cover does look like trash (my opinion) and there are some lyrics that go overboard (Taylor lyric, Ray J lyric, etc.) it doesn't change the album. My favorite songs would have to be Wolves (BTW FRANK OCEAN IS ALIVE!!) and No More Parties In L.A. (the beats and some of the lyrics were too damn good). It was worth the $20 for me and I would recommend giving it a listen.

    But the only thing I ask is two things. 1. PLEASE put it on iTunes and not this TIDAL BS, because that was a complete disaster. 2. PLEASE PUT THIS ON VINYL! This is the kind of album that BELONGS on vinyl more (my opinion)

    Have a good day!    … Expand
  75. Asofnowyoudie
    Feb 14, 2016
    10
    Kanye West introduces gospel beats, and new collaborations to the rap genre which creates an amazing album. While the songs aren't too cohesive and come from a lot of different directions, all of them are top notch.
  76. shanemartin2
    Feb 14, 2016
    9
    Kanye did it again with TLOP. This album is a sonic masterpiece and a breath of fresh air when Hip Hop needs one. Lyrically, it is one of Ye's weaker efforts, but its made up for with out of this world production and aesthetics. He always manages to get the best out of his features and TLOP is no different. Young Thug, The Weeknd, and Chance all manage to fit the vibe Ye was trying toKanye did it again with TLOP. This album is a sonic masterpiece and a breath of fresh air when Hip Hop needs one. Lyrically, it is one of Ye's weaker efforts, but its made up for with out of this world production and aesthetics. He always manages to get the best out of his features and TLOP is no different. Young Thug, The Weeknd, and Chance all manage to fit the vibe Ye was trying to pursue. At first listen it may seem disorganized or without direction, which may not be for some listeners, but this really is another Kanye West masterpiece. It takes gospel influences and mixes them with unapologetic punchlines that only Kanye can pull off. This was a very daring album but I definitely have it in my top 3 Kanye albums of all time.… Expand
  77. vinzdakid
    Feb 14, 2016
    9
    It's a great album, could have been better though. Wolves in particular should have included Sia and Vic. Other than that, well-produced album with memorable songs such as "Father Stretch My Hands" and "Highlights".
  78. joe9685
    Feb 14, 2016
    10
    Best album he's made since Dark Twisted Fantasy. Wish the songs were a little longer but I like how it isn't just 10 songs like before. I love this album like Kanye loves Kanye.
  79. sand-to-glass
    Feb 14, 2016
    10
    Anyone that says this album doesn't live up to the hype is basing their opinion completely on their hate for Kanye as a person. The man may be arrogant and a complete **** but the music he creates is still some of the best you'll find today.

    The Life of Pablo is a hit, it's like listening to a greatest hits album of songs that you've never heard before. The only downside is he took out    Anyone that says this album doesn't live up to the hype is basing their opinion completely on their hate for Kanye as a person. The man may be arrogant and a complete **** but the music he creates is still some of the best you'll find today.

    The Life of Pablo is a hit, it's like listening to a greatest hits album of songs that you've never heard before.
    The only downside is he took out Vic and Sia out of wolves (although Frank Ocean as a feature was almost just as good) but the album is still some of the best rap/hip hop I've heard in a long time.    … Expand
  80. adamlikesmusic
    Feb 14, 2016
    10
    This album sounds like a greatest hits album of new songs. It's a little wild and all of the place, but in the best way possible. It all comes together somehow in a way that I can't even explain with words. Amazing album. "Kanyeezy you did it again. You a genius".
  81. knowaht
    Feb 14, 2016
    10
    This album is Kanye's Book of Revelation in the Bible of Yeezus. While he passes judgement on his enemies (one of which includes himself) in this chaotic, warped set of 17 beautifully produced tracks, he also maintains an atmosphere of optimism, redemption, and happiness that he's finally found in the closing chapter of his discography. Highlights include Ultra Lightbeam, the second partThis album is Kanye's Book of Revelation in the Bible of Yeezus. While he passes judgement on his enemies (one of which includes himself) in this chaotic, warped set of 17 beautifully produced tracks, he also maintains an atmosphere of optimism, redemption, and happiness that he's finally found in the closing chapter of his discography. Highlights include Ultra Lightbeam, the second part of Father Stretch My Hands (Desiigner is going to have a hell of a career), and FML.… Expand
  82. nicopatella
    Feb 14, 2016
    10
    This is MDBTF meets Happy Yeezus. It fits the MDBTF structure and it's so well done, so well executed, so interesting, so complex.... This is the Kanye West of albums.
  83. goochie
    Feb 14, 2016
    10
    Kanye West comes through again with another great album. This is a mixture of all his best albums that include soul samples, great melodies, and heavy hitting drums. Great features on the album as well, as opposed to the not so critically acclaimed Yeezus in 2013. This is easily going to go down as one of his best album and will contend for album of the year.
  84. tinyhatpat
    Feb 14, 2016
    10
    This album is like a hybrid of all the great parts from his previous albums. Reminds me of the old Dark Twisted Fantasy Album. I used to say I missed the old Kanye... This makes me love the new Kanye.
  85. AmirAbdiJama
    Feb 14, 2016
    9
    Explored Sound Is A Highlight Of The Album, It's So Diveresed But Still It Doesn't Leave A Theme That Kayne West Already Build With The 1st Song, The Production Is Really Excenllent, And Lyrics Is Good With A New Direction And Honesty Kayne Presented Is Impressive With Talking About And Comparing The Past With Future
  86. rcmarcelo
    Feb 14, 2016
    10
    I've been waiting for this album since 2014. I think it's Kanye's best album since MBDTF. Production, Lyrics, Samples, everything. Kanye's really a genious.
  87. BeatPro
    Feb 14, 2016
    10
    Kanye West is back with one of the most inspiring albums ever. Production and guests are both stellar, hands down, this is church brothers and sister, church!
  88. Maj23
    Feb 14, 2016
    10
    Best album he's made since Dark Twisted Fantasy. Wish the songs were a little longer but I like how it isn't just 10 songs like before. I love this album like Kanye loves Kanye.
  89. ILIKEBJS
    Feb 14, 2016
    10
    Another masterpiece from Kanye. Truly one of the greatest artists of our generation. Classic Kanye lines and some great soul songs. Production is unparalleled in hip-hop today. The best hip-hop album since "To Pimp a Butterfly" (Thank you Chance for Waves and your verse on Ultralight Beam)
  90. hotlinebling
    Feb 14, 2016
    10
    Goat lyrics for goat beats. That Taylor thing don't change how this alberm is full of good intentions. After God shown him the way and became a god Kanye surrenders to the light beam. The life of Pablo is a huge even when Sia howls louder than Frank. Life is a blessing whoever Pablo is.
  91. metacement
    Feb 14, 2016
    10
    This album is a masterpiece. The production as melodic as some of his previous work on Graduation at times and also drawing some neo-soul/gospel inferences from Kendrick Lamar, who he was at times in the studio with, is juxtaposed with the techno-punk and trap infused beats of Yeezus and other similar works. Most will enjoy this album as one of his best and some will see it as close to hisThis album is a masterpiece. The production as melodic as some of his previous work on Graduation at times and also drawing some neo-soul/gospel inferences from Kendrick Lamar, who he was at times in the studio with, is juxtaposed with the techno-punk and trap infused beats of Yeezus and other similar works. Most will enjoy this album as one of his best and some will see it as close to his worst, however much like Picasso (Pablo Picasso) even his worst is better than most.… Expand
  92. YungMarc
    Feb 14, 2016
    10
    great!! these beats are on point and the lyrics are references to the reality
    pretty sure that album deserves an position on Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame
    please, take off some Led Zeppelin albuns and put Kanye's TLOP there
  93. Luckyluke93
    Feb 14, 2016
    7
    I made a Tidal trial account just for this album and, honestly, I expected more. TLOP is a long, well produced album with great featurings, but there's an incredible sense of confusion and in the gem of Wolves, without any motive Kanye, dropped off Sia & Vic Mensa and the track gone trash. Good album that could've been great.
  94. Srefly
    Feb 14, 2016
    10
    When I heard the first song sounded like it was being transported to heaven.
    This album sounds like it was made for me. I mean this album is worth every penny spent on it.
    The production is so perfect
    Who likes Kanye West will surely like this
    10/10
  95. eldestz
    Feb 14, 2016
    10
    Kanye has been known for releasing incredible game-changing albums. This album is no different. I literally cannot think of a song I do not like. The features are expertly utilized, the tracks have such incredible emotion behind them, what's there not to like about this album? A common critique has been lack of cohesiveness, but I disagree. I really feel like there is a clear themeKanye has been known for releasing incredible game-changing albums. This album is no different. I literally cannot think of a song I do not like. The features are expertly utilized, the tracks have such incredible emotion behind them, what's there not to like about this album? A common critique has been lack of cohesiveness, but I disagree. I really feel like there is a clear theme throughout most of the album.… Expand
  96. HQ12Z
    Feb 14, 2016
    10
    Great album overall. weak beat here and there, weak line here and there but almost every track in the album is sweet listen. although i would give up on few stupid lines like Taylor's swift line, kanye bring great bars and lyrics on most of it, and in some tracks like Real Friends and No More Parties in L.A its his best lyrics i've heard in few years.
  97. Cancerbro
    Feb 14, 2016
    10
    Man oh man oh man, I could write an essay on this album. The self-realization of the protagonist's identity throughout the album, the progression of his sexual relationships from young innocent to wild then settling into maturity, the way kanye made the album play like a Greek epic while still having insane features (Kendrick Lamar's best verse of her career, Chance on Ultralight Beam,Man oh man oh man, I could write an essay on this album. The self-realization of the protagonist's identity throughout the album, the progression of his sexual relationships from young innocent to wild then settling into maturity, the way kanye made the album play like a Greek epic while still having insane features (Kendrick Lamar's best verse of her career, Chance on Ultralight Beam, Chris Brown on Waves). The timing of this album drop too, after receiving hate for his barrier pushing sound in his previous album, showing everyone who doubted him that he still got some of the best production skills in the game. TLOP gets a 11/10 in my book, wonderful piece.… Expand
  98. owenooo
    Feb 14, 2016
    10
    Master piece. Depsite all the controversy and rants, this is how you incorporate other genres while maintaining the integrity of the product - sonically and harmonically
  99. ILLmatic94
    Feb 14, 2016
    10
    TLOP features some of the best production on a Kanye album since MBDTF. Musically this album is a mixture of 808s, College Dropout and MBDTF to form a beautiful abstract sonic experience that can't be quantified with a rating. Lyrically Kanye is once again scrutinising his own actions, mental state and his past. Kanye doesn't conform to what people expect from him, in fact he addresses hisTLOP features some of the best production on a Kanye album since MBDTF. Musically this album is a mixture of 808s, College Dropout and MBDTF to form a beautiful abstract sonic experience that can't be quantified with a rating. Lyrically Kanye is once again scrutinising his own actions, mental state and his past. Kanye doesn't conform to what people expect from him, in fact he addresses his fan's constant yearning for "old Kanye". TLOP needs to be heard, reviews are cool but go listen for yourself fam.… Expand
  100. willhelmpedro
    Feb 14, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing album with absolutely crazy production. Ultra Light Beam one of the most unique and best hip-hop song OAT. Album's theme is shown by the juxtaposition of artistic, beautiful moments (Pablo Picasso) and darker beats and lyrics (Pablo Escobar). Outro to Famous, Father Stretch My Hands pt. 1 + 2, FML and Real Friends are highlights… Expand
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#6 Most Discussed Album of 2016
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#4 Most Shared Album of 2016

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Metascore
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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