Ye
by Kanye West
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7.1

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  1. saraysamuel
    Aug 28, 2023
    8
    un muy uen alum que representa muy bien los sentimientos de kanye en muchas de las canciones , y teniendo 2 de sus mejor canciones en toda su carrera , muy infravalorado
  2. jamesgraef
    Jun 27, 2023
    9
    despite being 7 songs long this is still a great album, violent crimes and ghost town some of the most beautiful songs i have ever listened to
  3. Skeledon
    May 22, 2023
    10
    A short but crazy good album, the vibe is point on, and every song is a hit. Favorite song: Ghost Town
  4. Jetcer
    Mar 19, 2023
    8
    Damn, this is not what I expected going into this album. The opening track "I thought about killing you" is a real good introduction to the themes and vibe of this album. You can interpret the track in two ways which I like as well. The track "Violent crimes" is also one that goes really deep into the thoughts of Kanye, which is weird since the song is ghost written. That takes a bit theDamn, this is not what I expected going into this album. The opening track "I thought about killing you" is a real good introduction to the themes and vibe of this album. You can interpret the track in two ways which I like as well. The track "Violent crimes" is also one that goes really deep into the thoughts of Kanye, which is weird since the song is ghost written. That takes a bit the credit away off of the song, but it's still great. "Ghost Town and All MIne" are just real radio songs, I dunno what he did on "All mine" but it just works, the fast rap/singing with the bubbly beat. In my opinion the track "yikes" takes a turn for the worse, that's the only track I don't really like that much even though it's on the short side. I don't like the beat and the rapping on this. "Wouldn't leave" has a great chorus by PARTYNEXTDOOR and the lyrics and rap by Kanye are also fantastic, same can be said for the track "No mistakes", I LOVE the Slick Rick sample, I dunno why but it gives it a real nostalgic feeling.

    Overall this is just a great Kanye project and in my opinion it's underrated and overhated by critics. But I'm glad people enjoy the album for what it is even though it doesn't have that many bangers, it's a really viby and chill album.

    Fav tracks: I thought about killing you, All mine, no mistakes, ghost town, violent crimes
    Least fav track: Yikes    … Expand
  5. Diego_19
    Jan 31, 2023
    7
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  6. Blonisco
    Jan 26, 2023
    7
    相当好一专，唯一的遗憾就是太短了。后半专质量高于前半专………………凑字数凑字数凑字数凑字数凑字数凑字数凑字数凑字凑字数凑字数凑字数凑字数凑字数凑字数我
  7. hiphopplatinum
    Oct 2, 2022
    7
    a deeper album for Kanye with his diagnoses of being bipolar really **** with his head and on this album it shows it has some really messy tracks with all mine being a skip and a lot of weird themes with the album but it has amazing tracks like ghost town, no mistakes, violent crimes and wouldn't leave
  8. slambone
    Jun 1, 2022
    9
    Kanye’s most underrated album, there are absolutely no skips. Album gets better with time, Ghost Town and Violent Crimes are both top 10 Kanye tracks
  9. jake47jake
    May 17, 2022
    7
    I like this album. A bit short but it makes it easier to listen to for me.

    favourite songs- i thought about killing you, yikes, all mine, ghost town
  10. JamesJennings
    May 3, 2022
    8
    A grower. Upon first listen I didn't think much of it but after another listen and a video from turning the tables I grew to love it. Ghost town is one of my favorite Kanye songs, but the fact that violent crimes wasn't entirely written by Kanye is very disappointing. The middle of the album is a little rough, but if you can stomach that and would like a peek into Kanye's mind at hisA grower. Upon first listen I didn't think much of it but after another listen and a video from turning the tables I grew to love it. Ghost town is one of my favorite Kanye songs, but the fact that violent crimes wasn't entirely written by Kanye is very disappointing. The middle of the album is a little rough, but if you can stomach that and would like a peek into Kanye's mind at his lowest, this might be for you.… Expand
  11. narolo
    Mar 30, 2022
    7
    goodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodvgood
  12. Snowyiscool45
    Mar 24, 2022
    10
    My favorite album of all time best songs from kanye ever literally a masterpiece he made his best work here
  13. BananaSkywalker
    Jan 30, 2022
    7
    It’s all right. Really short, which is good. Most of the tracks on here are fine, like, pretty standard songs. But then you have ‘Ghost Town’ which is no doubt one of Kanye’s all time best.

    There’s also ‘All Mine’ though.
  14. ISETAEME
    Jan 10, 2022
    10
    Este álbum es muy emocional, hablando sobre los problemas de bipolaridad y otras cosas que sufrió.
    Todas las canciones de este álbum me gustan. Entiendo que a no todos les guste el sonido que tiene este álbum, pero eso no es significado de tirarle odio.
  15. ladida
    Dec 24, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. ye is the first vinyl i bought from kanye accidentally, and its such a suprise, i think its the most beautiful album of kanye, the production is absolutely gorgeous, i'd like to spend 20 min everyday to feel this masterpiece that kanye is giving us. but this album is also extremely underrated...… Expand
  16. MESSA21
    Dec 3, 2021
    7
    Ye was enjoyable but is really carried by the final two tracks. Tracks 1-5 are just kinda subpar. But the reason this is a positive review is that Ghost Town and more specifically Violent Crimes and top tier tracks. I remember listening to these last couple tracks on the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and was absolutely in awe. Just solid but wish the first 5 tracks could live up to the last two.
  17. bedroom
    Oct 21, 2021
    7
    Ye is a good album, for me is a short yet concise album, which sometimes plays in favor or against Ye, but the biggest problem is the lack of exploration on Ye's bipolar disorder, nevertheless I think and I hope this album will age really good, almost as good as Yeezus did. Basically, it falls short in comparison to his previous work, regardless it is pretty solid. Strong 7 or maybe even an 8.
  18. LenReviews
    Sep 23, 2021
    10
    I came into this album with high hopes, my friend recommended it to me and we have similar music tastes so I expected this album would be good. and man was he so right this album was so great 10/10 I love every song on this album one of my favorites has to be "Ghost Town" I extremely recommend this album
  19. RuRu92
    Sep 3, 2021
    9
    The intro track is genius, some very strong tracks in this short list, but overall an enjoyable listen and feels a more matured version of Kanye.
  20. glmonkeylord9
    Aug 7, 2021
    9
    An amazing Kanye record, definitely his most underrated.

    This is Kanye's shortest yet most focused record to date, providing us with not only great songs but also the most introspective view into Kanye's personal struggles with his mental illness. To sum it up, the first half of the record exhibits Kanye's manic part of his psyche, where he has his ego, suicidality, and sexuality    An amazing Kanye record, definitely his most underrated.

    This is Kanye's shortest yet most focused record to date, providing us with not only great songs but also the most introspective view into Kanye's personal struggles with his mental illness. To sum it up, the first half of the record exhibits Kanye's manic part of his psyche, where he has his ego, suicidality, and sexuality unapologetically on display. The remaining 4 songs show his journey to freedom from his demons through his wife and kids, ending with Kanye's transformation from an egomaniacal, misogynistic celebrity to a loving, caring father who worries a lot about his kids and loves and appreciates his wife. Very wholesome vibes.

    All of this is accomplished in under 24 minutes, all while delivering some of Kanye's greatest tracks of all time and most personal verses, wrapped up in a neat bow with the immaculate production and creativity displayed throughout the project. The only small nitpick I have is that the instrumentation is a bit bare in the first half of All Mine, which makes it just slightly underwhelming and lacking in impact in that specific part. Nonetheless, this is undoubtedly one of Kanye's best albums to date, and deserves much more attention and love from fans and audiences in general.

    9/10    … Expand
  21. monkeeh
    Jul 26, 2021
    9
    Ye is a very short but beautiful piece of work. Each track has its own brilliant qualities and the project as whole is unbelievably entertaining thematically, the only track I have a problem with is parts on No Mistakes which seems to be the most out of place which is what most people seek to be its biggest flaw. However, I just can't seem to understand how people can't enjoy this project.
  22. ronanomalley13
    May 7, 2021
    9
    This album really takes into perspective how Kanye is feeling and what goes on through his brain throughout all of his daily struggles, and I feel he does this perfectly with this album. Wish it had more tracks to it, but I do think this album gets the message through clearly, as well as the songs being very catchy and great while also diving into the brain of Kanye West. I'd give thisThis album really takes into perspective how Kanye is feeling and what goes on through his brain throughout all of his daily struggles, and I feel he does this perfectly with this album. Wish it had more tracks to it, but I do think this album gets the message through clearly, as well as the songs being very catchy and great while also diving into the brain of Kanye West. I'd give this album a high eight/low nine.… Expand
  23. Wowisawow
    Apr 16, 2021
    8
    Pretty good album. I like all of the songs a lot. But also All Mine is a very iffy song to me, sometimes I like it and sometimes I don't. Kinda weird.
  24. SpartanBlood_17
    Mar 30, 2021
    10
    Overhated for no reason... Kanye chose quality over quantity, also I loved this album and I think it's one of the best Kanye project, because it talks about how hard it is to live with the bipolar disorder. Over-hated for no reason.
    Also there are no skips!
  25. Hendo250
    Mar 29, 2021
    8
    this album is a 8 this album is a 8 this album is a 8 this album is a 8 this album is a 8
  26. tdbtom
    Mar 13, 2021
    10
    Even today, "ye" is one of the most intimate albums of our age. In previous albums, Kanye has deliberately chosen to show off his power, his confidence, and his success. What I love about "ye" so much is that it's consistent. Kanye only discusses his hardships, depression, suicidal urges, etc. The opening track lets the listener immediately know what they're in for. Such songs as "NoEven today, "ye" is one of the most intimate albums of our age. In previous albums, Kanye has deliberately chosen to show off his power, his confidence, and his success. What I love about "ye" so much is that it's consistent. Kanye only discusses his hardships, depression, suicidal urges, etc. The opening track lets the listener immediately know what they're in for. Such songs as "No Mistakes" and "Ghost Town" fill me with euphoria in the same way as "Reborn" does (from KIDS SEE GHOSTS). I don't know how else to word it other than: it morphs somber into strength. When I think back to this album, it just feels like an 10/10, it earned that score. It has its imperfections but they make me love the LP so much more! As a final note, I find a lot more enjoyment out of this album when listening to DAYTONA right before it, and KIDS SEE GHOSTS right after.… Expand
  27. washingmachine
    Dec 21, 2020
    8
    Ye by Kanye West is one of my favorite albums of 2018.
    This album has no filler unlike projects such as MBDTF, TCD, and Yeezus and in 7 songs and 23 minutes
    Kanye unpacks all of his mental health issues with some we found out in projects such as MBDTF ye experiences more with one example as "violet crimes" were Kanye talks about parenting. The thing I do not enjoy about ye is the rushed    Ye by Kanye West is one of my favorite albums of 2018.
    This album has no filler unlike projects such as MBDTF, TCD, and Yeezus and in 7 songs and 23 minutes
    Kanye unpacks all of his mental health issues with some we found out in projects such as MBDTF ye experiences more with one example as "violet crimes" were Kanye talks about parenting. The thing I do not enjoy about ye is the rushed beats that sound like they were done in under 5 minutes in most of the tracks. PARTYNEXTDOOR does not need to be on here either. Over all this album is really strong but not much to say about it. 8/10    … Expand
  28. Lamerson19
    Nov 10, 2020
    7
    This album covers the definitely questionable mental health of Kanye West. He talks about his recently diagnosed bipolar disorder, hence the album cover. Featuring only 7 tracks, this album does a solid job of covering the purpose of this album. Featuring a few songs that I absolutely love, and some tracks that are simply odd, this album is somewhat inconsistent. The production and chorusThis album covers the definitely questionable mental health of Kanye West. He talks about his recently diagnosed bipolar disorder, hence the album cover. Featuring only 7 tracks, this album does a solid job of covering the purpose of this album. Featuring a few songs that I absolutely love, and some tracks that are simply odd, this album is somewhat inconsistent. The production and chorus is some of Kanye's best, and he uses the features on this album near perfectly, however songs like I Thought About Killing You can totally ruin the vibe. Overall, the album is a solid 7 in my opinion.… Expand
  29. Atum_
    Jun 8, 2020
    8
    I don't get all the hate this album gets, it's honestly a pretty great, short and straight to the point album. It's like the mental health dlc to TLOP, as the themes are pretty similar, only more focused on mentality rather than family.
  30. vincedivine
    May 13, 2020
    10
    Every song is strong and very direct. Album goes into Kanye’s mental health at the time and makes this Kanye’s most personal record. Beautiful.
  31. MidWestWill
    Mar 20, 2020
    9
    Ye is an album created by Kanye West in the most controversial era of his life yet. But while Kanye might be slightly off the mark in real life, this album is most definitely on the mark. And while it's Kanyes shortest album to date, it succeeds with flying colors. Ye gives us an intimate look at Kanyes state of mind, sometimes the brutal truth of what he thinks about in "I Thought AboutYe is an album created by Kanye West in the most controversial era of his life yet. But while Kanye might be slightly off the mark in real life, this album is most definitely on the mark. And while it's Kanyes shortest album to date, it succeeds with flying colors. Ye gives us an intimate look at Kanyes state of mind, sometimes the brutal truth of what he thinks about in "I Thought About Killing You" saying that he sometimes thinks really bad things, like really really bad things. And this is almost a guarantee in a Kanye project, the album sounds great. Sonically it's very pleasant to listen to and the beats and production are so so good. I feel very strongly that Violent Crimes is the best closer out of any Kanye project we've seen yet. 070 shakes voice on this track is so so pretty. Kanye definitely still has his ear for music because that track is one of his best. Ye still remains as one of the more intimate looks on Kanyes mind and his very personal thoughts. "Yikes", and "All Mine" truly capture the thought process of Kanyes dark side of his mind. Ye is one of Kanyes most important projects he's ever put out, a lot of the lyrics in this album are easily interpretive about his family life and his darkest thoughts. While some of the lyrics don't exactly hit home and the album isn't seamlessly together this still is considered a great listen and a great album by me. ye has certainly earned it's 9/10… Expand
  32. A_Normal_Bush
    Mar 10, 2020
    8
    Right after Jesus Is King was released, I finally decided to listen to Kanye's discography. Ye was the last album of his that I listened to. The last few albums of his that I listened to were 880s, Yeezus, and LIfe of Pablo. I absolutely hated all 3 of those albums, so when I started listening to Ye, I was not excited. I only really listened to it just to end what I started. I evenRight after Jesus Is King was released, I finally decided to listen to Kanye's discography. Ye was the last album of his that I listened to. The last few albums of his that I listened to were 880s, Yeezus, and LIfe of Pablo. I absolutely hated all 3 of those albums, so when I started listening to Ye, I was not excited. I only really listened to it just to end what I started. I even contemplated just not even trying the album, but I decided to, and was pleasantly surprised.
    I absolutely love this album, maybe because it's good, maybe because I just wasn't expecting anything from the album. I think it was both. I go back to the album regularly and still love the album
    HIs first 3 albums and MBDTF are still his best 4 albums, but this is as close as I think I will get to being as good as those 4. It's not as good as those 4, but is definitely close.
    Ye isn't his best album, but is on the higher end of his albums. It has its flaws, but has more pros. It's the only reason that I don't think he'd never be able to be as good as he was in the 2000s (and 2010). Jesus Is King isn't as good as Ye (in fact, I think it's just alright), but because of these 2 albums, I think that Kanye is getting better and better and can get to another period of greatness.    … Expand
  33. Kyle_Peake
    Jan 28, 2020
    8
    Great album but not on par with some of West's other works. "I Thought About Killing You" and "Ghost Town" are the strongest tracks, while the rest is still good but the album doesn't hold up to classic level. This is because "All Mine" contains some cheesy lyrics that could've been replaced with better ones, the production on "Wouldn't Leave" is somewhat generic and "No Mistakes" is 2Great album but not on par with some of West's other works. "I Thought About Killing You" and "Ghost Town" are the strongest tracks, while the rest is still good but the album doesn't hold up to classic level. This is because "All Mine" contains some cheesy lyrics that could've been replaced with better ones, the production on "Wouldn't Leave" is somewhat generic and "No Mistakes" is 2 minutes which is too short for a track on a seven-track album. If these issues were fixed then Ye may very well be a classic.… Expand
  34. aabortus
    Jan 23, 2020
    8
    i like this album, its simple but gets the message across in a nice way. there are some amazing tracks on this album like ghost town and violent crimes. definitely one of kanyes most underappreciated albums
  35. brenb
    Jan 22, 2020
    8
    Incredibly overhated. Ghost town and violent crimes are masterpieces. However, all mine is a bad song and brings down the album. The rest of the songs are great.
  36. Mantis_Tobaggan
    Jan 10, 2020
    9
    This is a perfectly good album, so I'm not sure the critical panning of the album had all that much to do with the actual music. While not a masterpiece like Pablo or 808s, all 7 tracks are solid, and we get a little bit of each of Ye's different styles. On the intro track we get a very Kanye spoken word intro followed by a transition into being a trap banger. On Yikes we see Kanye returnThis is a perfectly good album, so I'm not sure the critical panning of the album had all that much to do with the actual music. While not a masterpiece like Pablo or 808s, all 7 tracks are solid, and we get a little bit of each of Ye's different styles. On the intro track we get a very Kanye spoken word intro followed by a transition into being a trap banger. On Yikes we see Kanye return to the craft of hit-making with a legitimate banger tailed for the charts. All mine is next, this sleeper hit introduces us to Ant Clemons, who sings an innovative hook over a minimalist beat. No Mistakes is classic College dropout Ye. Ghost town is an obvious MBDTF call-back, and Violent Crimes is an all time Ye song. None of the verses miss, the production is there, and the features do their jobs. The only criticism I have of this album is that it's too short.… Expand
  37. nereed678
    Oct 31, 2019
    8
    Brutally honest, chilling, touchy and messy, ye is one of Kanyes best, and among the best things he has done since the release of MBDTF. An essential part of Kanye's discography
  38. manahe
    Oct 30, 2019
    8
    Great album, its tracks connect with you emotionally, and can successfully change your feelings positively. Furthermore, Kanye shows his audience that you can make magic with only 7 tracks.
  39. draediamond
    Oct 26, 2019
    7
    I give this album an 7.5ish. Kanye didn't release a classic or a masterpiece with this album or TLOP but what people won't understand is how much better these albums are than the music that comes out today. The only questionable song on this album is All Mine. It's a very experimental version of the sounds heard today which is where Kanye always succeeds in. The production is solidI give this album an 7.5ish. Kanye didn't release a classic or a masterpiece with this album or TLOP but what people won't understand is how much better these albums are than the music that comes out today. The only questionable song on this album is All Mine. It's a very experimental version of the sounds heard today which is where Kanye always succeeds in. The production is solid throughout and shows that production is still his territory (same with Daytona). I'm not a fan of the album being 7 songs because I feel like this has potential to be an incredible album with at least 10 songs (maybe 2-3 to wash All Mine out of your ears.) but this album is still a can't miss album. Songs like "Wouldn't Leave" are reasons why Kanye is a genius and even though this isn't a masterpiece, he proved it again.… Expand
  40. Xellophone
    Oct 25, 2019
    8
    Short but amazing, yesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyes
  41. Lleay
    Oct 14, 2019
    8
    The simplistic title and cover art really summarize the album. The beats are simplistic and the songs are straight to the point. Kanye shows his vulnerable side by talking about his thoughts and his bi-polar syndrome. Ye is a short and easy to listen to album. It's a shame critics rate this album so badly.
  42. jacobfurness
    Sep 29, 2019
    8
    A great project that focuses more on Kanye's mental struggles than it does his egotistical side.
  43. SovirakchhaiS
    Sep 9, 2019
    7
    Kanye West's 8th Studio Album is a weird one, it's not a mainstream album like his previous projects, it's a personal album, so you wouldn't hear any exciting music.

    I Thought About Killing You - 6/10 Yikes - 6/10 All Mine - 6/10 Wouldn't Leave - 7/10 No Mistakes - 7/10 Ghost Town - 9/10 Violent Crimes - 8/10 It seems that his first 3 songs are going downhill but then when    Kanye West's 8th Studio Album is a weird one, it's not a mainstream album like his previous projects, it's a personal album, so you wouldn't hear any exciting music.

    I Thought About Killing You - 6/10
    Yikes - 6/10
    All Mine - 6/10
    Wouldn't Leave - 7/10
    No Mistakes - 7/10
    Ghost Town - 9/10
    Violent Crimes - 8/10

    It seems that his first 3 songs are going downhill but then when Wouldn't Leave plays, it goes uphill. One of the weakest Kanye's albumin my opinion, but not his worst album. sorry.    … Expand
  44. Shaymooose
    Sep 7, 2019
    8
    This is just such a REAL album.

    Best Tracks: Ghost Town, Yikes, I Thought About Killing You, Violent Crimes, Wouldn't Leave
    Worst Tracks: All Mine
  45. dodoless1
    May 12, 2019
    8
    Kanye didn't surprise me and he did great job on this album. Every single track is literally piece of art.
  46. Wavy_Yeezy
    May 6, 2019
    10
    Incredible album. I don't know why, but it just works. Ghost Town is a top 5 Kanye song of all time.
  47. arnoldcheng
    Apr 27, 2019
    7
    A personal and touching album that delivers as the name suggests: a narrative about Kanye West. Although not the best album from Kanye, it is arguably the second-most emotionally insightful of his discography, behind 808 & Heartbreaks. The features in this album was certainly a highlight as well. Kanye brought in Hip Hop veterans, such as long time collaborator Kid Cudi, as well asA personal and touching album that delivers as the name suggests: a narrative about Kanye West. Although not the best album from Kanye, it is arguably the second-most emotionally insightful of his discography, behind 808 & Heartbreaks. The features in this album was certainly a highlight as well. Kanye brought in Hip Hop veterans, such as long time collaborator Kid Cudi, as well as up-and-coming artists, such as 070 Shake.… Expand
  48. wavy
    Apr 25, 2019
    10
    This is an amazing album. Production amazing. Lyrics not kanye's best work but still pretty good.
  49. hldmylqr
    Jan 18, 2019
    9
    Kanye's most dense project to date consists of beautiful flowing instrumentals & amazing features. Sounding digital & modern at places, with electric distortion & glitch effects, but also being an return to the "Old Kanye" with soul samples that get cleverly bound into the songs, this Is one of the best Albums by Kanye West, challenging the Beauty that is My Beautiful Dark Twisted FantasyKanye's most dense project to date consists of beautiful flowing instrumentals & amazing features. Sounding digital & modern at places, with electric distortion & glitch effects, but also being an return to the "Old Kanye" with soul samples that get cleverly bound into the songs, this Is one of the best Albums by Kanye West, challenging the Beauty that is My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy In Dedication & Perfection, but also challenging the Abstract Masterpiece Yeezus in experimentation & rawness.
    After his 2016 Release The Life Of Pablo, this feels like he has returned to old strengths & found his true self.    … Expand
  50. bastiaanm33
    Dec 10, 2018
    9
    All killer, no filler on 'ye', with some great production and funny one-liners.

    Favourite tracks: I Thought About Killing You, All Mine, Ghost Town, No Mistakes, Yikes
    Least favourite tracks: Violent Crimes, Wouldn't Leave
  51. C_dot
    Dec 3, 2018
    7
    Ye is a solid album, but when comparing to Yeezy's other projects, it falls quite short. However, Ghost Town is a peak track in Kanye's career, and will forever keep the album relevant.
  52. MalcolmE
    Nov 4, 2018
    8
    More consistent than TLOP and more perosnal than Yeezus, Kanye opens up about his mental health issues and more on this personal, extremely well produced 7 track album. It might be a bit underwhelming, and feautures one of his worse songs (All Mine), but still Ghost Town and Violent Crimes makes up for all of that and Yikes is also one of his best tracks.

    Favorite Tracks: Yikes, Ghost    More consistent than TLOP and more perosnal than Yeezus, Kanye opens up about his mental health issues and more on this personal, extremely well produced 7 track album. It might be a bit underwhelming, and feautures one of his worse songs (All Mine), but still Ghost Town and Violent Crimes makes up for all of that and Yikes is also one of his best tracks.

    Favorite Tracks: Yikes, Ghost Town, Violent Crimes

    Least Favorite Tracks: All Mine, Thought About Killing You    … Expand
  53. Macho_Man
    Oct 15, 2018
    9
    Another great album from Kanye West, this album takes a risk by making it only 7 tracks (20 minutes) very different from the average rap album with most being over an hour for more money on streaming services but it pays off with all the tracks being the best they could. Kanye really opens up on this album with songs like Violent Crimes talking about his daughters, worrying about theAnother great album from Kanye West, this album takes a risk by making it only 7 tracks (20 minutes) very different from the average rap album with most being over an hour for more money on streaming services but it pays off with all the tracks being the best they could. Kanye really opens up on this album with songs like Violent Crimes talking about his daughters, worrying about the over-sexualization of their bodies and that it may be karma for how he used to treat women earlier in life (even though it's ghostwritten). I can listen to this album on repeat listening to it roughly twice a normal day for me and none of the songs get old. The lyricism and featured singers vocals are great (070 Shake and Ty Dolla $ ). I enjoyed it also it doesn't have at "hit" and I personally I like that as to me the album is just one great piece of work, no song is vastly more popular than the others, making it much more fluid and comprehensive.… Expand
  54. gerdenhese
    Oct 4, 2018
    8
    Eight studio albums deep into an already unmatched career, Kanye West still prevails as one of the most ambitious figures in hip-hop in this compact seven-track project. The opening track "I Thought About Killing You" proves to be one of his most vulnerable and exposed songs to date, whereas bops like "Yikes" and "All Me" drive the meat of the project.
  55. BaffledBuffalo
    Sep 2, 2018
    10
    It sounds so raw at moments which give you chills making it so worth a listen.
  56. Andremax
    Aug 20, 2018
    7
    Solid, brief and nice-to-listening. Interesting album. Who's not a Kayne West's fan probably will listening full album and think its nice.
  57. isaacb263
    Aug 16, 2018
    9
    An amazing album, packed so much quality in 23 minutes. I listen to it every day
  58. Alessio99
    Aug 12, 2018
    9
    Very melodic album which shows Kanye in a new light. He seems more vulnerable but at the same time stronger than only one year ago. Thus 'YE' is a return to a more careful sound that is not afraid to tell you how life can go both up and down all in the matter of a minute. Brilliant construction and definately an underated classic.
  59. Fruit_Dragon
    Aug 9, 2018
    8
    A journey inside the body of Kanye's mind, we see a wholesome, frightened individual who, like us, is riddled with problems. Layered by beautiful production pieces, especially from the likes of the track Ghost Town, this is simply another wonderful addition to Kanye's discography.
  60. TheReviewr
    Aug 7, 2018
    8
    ye is a focused, but short expression of his feelings.

    1. I Thought About Killing You, yep he did.... 5/10 2. Yikes, we get a MBDTF Kanye level track finally. its the best on the album btw 10/10 3. All Mine, Its a good Yeezus sounding song, love the Ant Clemons part 9/10 4. Wouldn't Leave, Jeremih killed this song, and great lyrics from Kanye 9/10 5. No Mistakes, Kid Cudi always    ye is a focused, but short expression of his feelings.

    1. I Thought About Killing You, yep he did.... 5/10
    2. Yikes, we get a MBDTF Kanye level track finally. its the best on the album btw 10/10
    3. All Mine, Its a good Yeezus sounding song, love the Ant Clemons part 9/10
    4. Wouldn't Leave, Jeremih killed this song, and great lyrics from Kanye 9/10
    5. No Mistakes, Kid Cudi always does great, but the song isn't that good 6/10
    6. Ghost Town, this song has a great track behind it, but questionable vocals from everyone but ye 8/10
    7. Violent Crimes, its boring for an album with only 7 tracks, surprisingly good Kanye verse 7/10

    Overall: 7.7 (rounded up to 8) In the end, this album is short but good.    … Expand
  61. palmmars
    Aug 7, 2018
    9
    an album that went under a lot of peoples radar. Don't let the short track list and length fool you, this is a full album. This is kanye at his most honest, unguarded and self conscious. If you like using kanye as a puppet then you can stay away from this but if you want to hear kanye as a person expressing his love for his family and concern for his mental health then you are at the right place.
  62. AbsoluteRadLad
    Aug 6, 2018
    9
    ye is Kanye's rawest, most emotionally invested album to date, and in my opinion his best. Kicking off with "I Thought About Killing You", where Ye discusses his thoughts of taking his own life, his bipolar. The production on this track, and all the others as well, is unique and makes the album much more interesting, greatly adding to the tone each song gives off. He speaks the first halfye is Kanye's rawest, most emotionally invested album to date, and in my opinion his best. Kicking off with "I Thought About Killing You", where Ye discusses his thoughts of taking his own life, his bipolar. The production on this track, and all the others as well, is unique and makes the album much more interesting, greatly adding to the tone each song gives off. He speaks the first half of the track, sort of thinking out loud, towards the end of which he says he should "Say something good so it doesn't come off bad" and that if he was trying to "relate it to more people i would say I'm struggling with loving myself, but thats not the case". This is followed by Yikes, where Kanye addresses his God complex as well as the thoughts in his head. He talks about the controversy he's created leading up toe release. For classic Ye fans, this is probably the only song that will be enjoyable, which is a big thing with this album, the tracks are more lyrical and emotionally driven than they are driven to be these Game Changing Kanye BANGERZ that he has been know to drop throughout his career. All Mine is a simple beat, great production, for the most part lyrics that don't fit the theme of the album, all around decent track. On Wouldn't Leave Ye starts to talk more about controversies and what this negative attention has done to him and his family. He's kind of saying on the chorus he knew the people that saw these and would get angry at him for saying these things would not go away, would still listen to him and the record. On No Mistakes he seems to have this happier, more carefree attitude that he hasn't had the rest of the record. He seems more content and accepting of what gets fired at him. Following that is Ghost Town which is easily going to be one of the best singles of the year. He talks about pretty much everything here, from the controversies to to his bipolar, and 070 Shake's verse at the end about "nothing hurting anymore" closes out the track very very nicely. Closing out the record we have Violent Crimes where Kanye talks about being savage and ruthless until a child come along. Talking about people being crazy until their daughter comes into world and becoming protective of their kid, telling her not to "grow up in a hurry". The album closes out with a voicemail from Nicki Minaj, spitting a couple lines from earlier in Kanye's verse, asking him to make sure the fans hear it.

    Overall the album is an emotional journey, the thing as a whole after a couple listens can even be a little tear jerking. The production, as i said previously is really really good, original, not like much I've heard this year at least. Kanye's voice, the way he portrays his emotions, he sounds beat down, broken, listening closely you can feel the raw emotions he has throughout. Even his features compliment the tones on each track, Cudi and shake on Ghost Town especially, as well as everyone on Violent Crimes. I personally believe that eventually people will begin to warm up to this record and realize this is one of Ye's best, if not the best thing he's put out to date. This easily going to be in my Top 10 of the year and overall a very strong 9/10.    … Expand
  63. Tuneison
    Jul 30, 2018
    8
    "All killer, no filler" is how Anthony Fantano described this album. I'd agree. Pretty much every track ranges from good to great. The production is kind of all over the place but, I still enjoy it overall.
  64. M64
    Jul 23, 2018
    8
    It’s better than The Life of Pablo. It’s more focused, and has no filler. It has some few questionable lines but overall is a great album.
  65. SKSK
    Jul 21, 2018
    9
    Kanye brings us the good old vibes of MBDTF on an incredible and very well produced album where we get to understand his current state of mind.
  66. TheZombieParrot
    Jul 20, 2018
    8
    Not the best of Kanye West, but pretty good compared to the rest. Not good for passive listening.
  67. GarboTaste
    Jul 13, 2018
    9
    My only real gripe with this album is that it was to short. The production on this album is clean plus Kanye's personal yet simple lyrics make this album a treat.
  68. missnice2012
    Jul 12, 2018
    10
    I can not stop listening to "ye' on replay. I love this album. It sucks his personal life was a distraction from this masterpiece. I hope people were able to separate the 2 and give it a chance.
  69. nastayman
    Jul 11, 2018
    9
    This is objectively Kanye's best album. Anyone who says otherwise is too caught up in his political rants to look at this album for what it is, a modern hip-hop masterpiece.
  70. lordvalvo
    Jul 1, 2018
    8
    Overall, I think this is the best album released this year so far. It touches on topics of Kanye's bipolar disorder, his daughter, and Kim. I Thought About Killing You is a solid intro and the tracks, Yikes and All Mine, are the two bangers of the album. Wouldn't Leave and No Mistakes are amazing songs with great features and meaning behind them. The last two songs, Ghost Town and ViolentOverall, I think this is the best album released this year so far. It touches on topics of Kanye's bipolar disorder, his daughter, and Kim. I Thought About Killing You is a solid intro and the tracks, Yikes and All Mine, are the two bangers of the album. Wouldn't Leave and No Mistakes are amazing songs with great features and meaning behind them. The last two songs, Ghost Town and Violent Crimes, are two of my favorites on this album. Great way to end a short but great album.… Expand
  71. Reesy
    Jun 25, 2018
    8
    This album is very good at showing us the "new Kanye", the Kanye which stands on the edge of insanity and firmly on top of the game. While the message can seem confusing at first, the more you listen the more it makes sense. Kanyeis a musical genius and this was just a side to him that many people weren't expecting.
  72. kingdyzzle
    Jun 21, 2018
    9
    Kanye does it again! Every album he releases always manages to bring something new to the table, the second i heard "I thought about killing you" i knew this album was gonna make history, the production is absolutely beautiful, The track "No Mistakes" gives me a flash of old 2007-Kanye, "Ghost Town" makes amazing use of the sample and Kid Cudi's feature, my only complaint is how short theKanye does it again! Every album he releases always manages to bring something new to the table, the second i heard "I thought about killing you" i knew this album was gonna make history, the production is absolutely beautiful, The track "No Mistakes" gives me a flash of old 2007-Kanye, "Ghost Town" makes amazing use of the sample and Kid Cudi's feature, my only complaint is how short the album is, usually longer albums have more of an impact on me because it goes like a book, this was quick and sweet, it just leaves us wanting more, but i guess that's a good thing.… Expand
  73. vaggelis
    Jun 20, 2018
    10
    amazing emotional personal album. Kanye is the most important artist of this generation. beautiful sonically and lyrically.
  74. finnmccool1985
    Jun 19, 2018
    9
    The production alone deserves at least a 7, 70. That's without the added creativity, lyrics- these middling scores to greater works- funny how they differ in the user scores, and overall critic averages on other sites. To anyone who frequents this site, I suggest you visit the 'about metascores' page to see how they do this- they are owned by CBS interactive who then 'puts more weight onThe production alone deserves at least a 7, 70. That's without the added creativity, lyrics- these middling scores to greater works- funny how they differ in the user scores, and overall critic averages on other sites. To anyone who frequents this site, I suggest you visit the 'about metascores' page to see how they do this- they are owned by CBS interactive who then 'puts more weight on some metascores than others, based on the quality and stature of the publication.' Notice how user scores aren't shown on the sites opening page, as if these critics of 'quality and stature' have opinions that rise above us all. This is clearly intentional, and where there is asymmetry between User scores and critics, or cherry-picked critics scores here, showing as 'averages,' that aren't showing up elsewhere in the same light- there is money, propaganda involved. I've noticed it enough, especially now with every awards show being a PR stunt, for it to bear mention, as Kanyes newest works, esp the new Nas, after listening, have suffered in the critic department because of media bias- this is wrong. This is metacritic not meta-ethics, meta-politics. Clearly there is a line needed to be drawn.… Expand
  75. marktheshark4
    Jun 17, 2018
    9
    The most polarizing record of the year. Coming right off the biggest controversy and public image nightmare of his career its no surprise reviewers don't give this a chance. Only time will tell how good this is. Kanye gives us 7 beautiful tracks with near zero flaws about mental illness and family. It's a spiritual awakening of sorts and an extremely important album for kanye himself.The most polarizing record of the year. Coming right off the biggest controversy and public image nightmare of his career its no surprise reviewers don't give this a chance. Only time will tell how good this is. Kanye gives us 7 beautiful tracks with near zero flaws about mental illness and family. It's a spiritual awakening of sorts and an extremely important album for kanye himself. Feels like t's made for himself and real fans more than for the publics acceptance like he did for My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy. Easily the most personal record he's done, it can be an emotional listen for kanye fans.

    The first 3 tracks are manic and all over the place. Adopting Yeezus and Pablo style personas and sound on mental health, loneliness, ego, lust, and depression. "I Thought About Killing You" is striking right off the bat talking about his ego and possible bi polar reference then has a few words for his haters and struggling friendships. "Yikes" is a full on manic episode about mental health, and referencing his "breakthrough." "All Mine" is the catchiest song sounding like it could've been on Life Of Pablo with Kanye throwing comical bars on social commentary and sex. "Wouldn't Leave" separates the album with an apology dedicated to Kim. It seems so personal to the point it felt no one else but her was supposed to hear it. The last 3 tracks change tone completely, they feel nostalgic and soulful; songs about family and redemption. No Mistakes is classic kanye straight outta 2007. Ghost Town is the most beautiful track on the album, with an innovative sound mixing 60s pop and pete rock. Violent Crimes ends it with a track dedicated to his daughter, personal favorite.

    My only complaint is i wish it was 11 or 12 songs! I believe the reception would've changed so much if that were the case. The other Wyoming projects produced from Kanye have a very big production that the albums feel full. This is the only one that is raw and stripped down so i do think that effects the 7 tracks feeling incomplete in a way. Yeezy season and Good Fridays are back!    … Expand
  76. OGHipHopCritic
    Jun 11, 2018
    7
    70 on the dot.I reckon Kanye was trynna pull off that Yeezus type style. By changing the style of his album, which is a lot different to normal mainstream albums. With a 23 minute long album, I think Kanye should have not wasted any time with rants or spoken lyrics, however, skipped straight to the bars. The rnb and soul feel to the album was excellent. Despite this, some tracks were not70 on the dot.I reckon Kanye was trynna pull off that Yeezus type style. By changing the style of his album, which is a lot different to normal mainstream albums. With a 23 minute long album, I think Kanye should have not wasted any time with rants or spoken lyrics, however, skipped straight to the bars. The rnb and soul feel to the album was excellent. Despite this, some tracks were not fully executed especially the first track, where he is speaking for around a minute. I'd understand skits and interludes in an album like TLOP, but this was a too short album for time to be wasted. In my opinion, this is one of Kanye's lesser greater albums, but in saying that it is still an amazing album compared to other rap albums. I just think Kanye put too much focus in Daytona to worry about his own album, but that is what all great producer's do like Dr. Dre, who instead of advancing his career made music for the likes of 50 cent and Eminem. Therefore, this album for me would be a 78 which would round up to an 8 out of 10. To Kanye's standards the album was not too great, but compared to other hip hop albums, it was an excellent project and I am comparing this to other hip hop albums. Strewth.… Expand
  77. WillyG77
    Jun 10, 2018
    8
    Kanye's sound and lyrics are very real and meaningful, not a single bad song on the album. Overall, very solid.
  78. FromKanga
    Jun 10, 2018
    8
    Great album, say what you want about Kanye West but he does have talent.
    Every track is interesting and I just wanted to hear more, after I finished this album I just listened to it again. You can tell Kanye is not happy from hearing this album, even if he has an ego he does critize himself.
    I don't like Kanye as a person but I do love him as an artist, he's my favorite rapper and I    Great album, say what you want about Kanye West but he does have talent.
    Every track is interesting and I just wanted to hear more, after I finished this album I just listened to it again. You can tell Kanye is not happy from hearing this album, even if he has an ego he does critize himself.

    I don't like Kanye as a person but I do love him as an artist, he's my favorite rapper and I hope he makes another album soon.    … Expand
  79. jackyboi2000
    Jun 9, 2018
    10
    Production was outstanding and it was the most personal and real he has been on an album in a long time.
  80. ItsUuuh
    Jun 9, 2018
    8
    This is definitely a different album comparing to the style of music that Kanye makes. But that doesn't mean i'ts bad. In fact, this is actually a pretty good album. Personally enjoyed it. Just wish it was a little bit longer - thats the only negative thing i can take from "ye". I think i'ts also a really easy to listen to, because its not very aggresive. The lyrics on some of these tracksThis is definitely a different album comparing to the style of music that Kanye makes. But that doesn't mean i'ts bad. In fact, this is actually a pretty good album. Personally enjoyed it. Just wish it was a little bit longer - thats the only negative thing i can take from "ye". I think i'ts also a really easy to listen to, because its not very aggresive. The lyrics on some of these tracks are also some of the best i've ever seen coming from Kanye. The instrumental are the biggest changes in my opinion, but i've never been disappointed when it comes to Kanye producing. Also adding that this album also contain some of Kanye's best production as well.
    Overall, i really recommend this album. 8/10    … Expand
  81. gustave154
    Jun 9, 2018
    10
    Very underrated album from the musical genius himself Kanye West. Like 808 this will go down as one of the best music ever released from Kanye.
  82. mattbrassard
    Jun 8, 2018
    10
    This album is an absolute masterpiece, anyone who is giving negative reviews to this is upset with Kanye for his political views and other recent actions, and should loose all credibility in regards to music.
  83. talkyoshii
    Jun 8, 2018
    10
    Considerably more engaged than TLOP and the generation is a portion of Kanye's absolute best work. From the frightful opening track to the marvelously built Ghost Town, this is by a wide margin the best collection of the year so far. He can state all that he needs to in the 7 tracks and is maybe the most cozy, defenseless Ye we have ever observed. Considerably more so than 808s and itConsiderably more engaged than TLOP and the generation is a portion of Kanye's absolute best work. From the frightful opening track to the marvelously built Ghost Town, this is by a wide margin the best collection of the year so far. He can state all that he needs to in the 7 tracks and is maybe the most cozy, defenseless Ye we have ever observed. Considerably more so than 808s and it works splendidly for this situation.… Expand
  84. jvcobm
    Jun 8, 2018
    9
    Minimal, personal and one of Kanyes most vulnerable works to date. Production is clean and varied and compliments kanye and the guest features on the record.
  85. CassioSanfelice
    Jun 8, 2018
    10
    The shortness of the project helps Kanye to differentiate each single song. They vary in sonic identity and content, but not in originality. On the lyrical side, this is his best work since MBDTF.
  86. AkumaJack
    Jun 8, 2018
    8
    Not on the same level of My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy but still a great album full of DRAGON ENERGY by Kanye.
    A lot calmer and slower imo, but tender and introspective.
  87. jacquesomari
    Jun 7, 2018
    10
    its uniquely kanye, something new and fresh. yet, so personal and intimate at the same time. we see a side of kanye rarely spoken about...
  88. kaitgamer
    Jun 7, 2018
    10
    I dont get the downvotes for this!!! Its hauntingly beautiful. The words are gut wrenching, risky and honest. The production is flawless. The beats are both strange and just so musical. Kanye sounds effortless in the way he makes mangled and strange sounds musical and in the pocket. its not a "big" production in that the beats are mostly sparse but more than any recent album I keepI dont get the downvotes for this!!! Its hauntingly beautiful. The words are gut wrenching, risky and honest. The production is flawless. The beats are both strange and just so musical. Kanye sounds effortless in the way he makes mangled and strange sounds musical and in the pocket. its not a "big" production in that the beats are mostly sparse but more than any recent album I keep listening over and over again. Favorite tracks are the opener and Ghost Town.… Expand
  89. chris74
    Jun 7, 2018
    9
    Great personal album that has everythin from great edgy production to personal lyrics
  90. A7sus4
    Jun 6, 2018
    8
    Fantastic front to back. Raw, open, honest, and soulful as hell. Ye delivers. Favorites: Wouldn't Leave, No Mistakes, Ghost Town.
  91. erolsabadosh
    Jun 6, 2018
    10
    Really loving this! Compared to TLOP it's much more focused and upbeat. It feels like a spiritual successor to 808 and Heartbreak imo, it's an emotional album but in place of grief is a genuine tenderness and maturity. The opening track is arresting, honest and stunningly produced; a work of art in which Kanye consolidates his anger at the man who took his mother's life. Yikes bangs hard,Really loving this! Compared to TLOP it's much more focused and upbeat. It feels like a spiritual successor to 808 and Heartbreak imo, it's an emotional album but in place of grief is a genuine tenderness and maturity. The opening track is arresting, honest and stunningly produced; a work of art in which Kanye consolidates his anger at the man who took his mother's life. Yikes bangs hard, All Mine is a sexy club number, Wouldn't Leave is a delicate confessionary cut, No Mistakes is old school soulful bliss, Ghost Town an epic introspective standout with soaring guitars & Violent Crimes is a moving ode to fatherhood that ends the album on a touching high. No matter what you think of the man himself his music is phenomenal.… Expand
  92. nielsfregerslev
    Jun 6, 2018
    9
    While in no way the same kind of maximalist musical experience as 'MBDTF' or' Yeezus', 'ye' is an extremely personal and emotional album fra Kanye West with very genuine commentrary on his mental condition and his love for his family. It sometimes feels a little flawed by how fast it was put together, but other than a few places where it sounds like kanye straight up didn't have time toWhile in no way the same kind of maximalist musical experience as 'MBDTF' or' Yeezus', 'ye' is an extremely personal and emotional album fra Kanye West with very genuine commentrary on his mental condition and his love for his family. It sometimes feels a little flawed by how fast it was put together, but other than a few places where it sounds like kanye straight up didn't have time to finished a lyric, this feeling of the album being rushed also gives it a deep sense of intimacy. Both lyrically and musically a such less extreme statement than ye's post 'college' albums but with extraordinarily beatiful instrumentation and vocals from 070 Shake, Ty Dolla Sign and John Legend.… Expand
  93. CORNROWKENNY
    Jun 6, 2018
    7
    With only seven tracks and a runtime of 24 minutes, "ye" doesn't feel as all over the places as "The Life of Pablo" did, but maybe that's just because its minimal length doesn't allow it to.
    It does, however, feel as unfinished as TLOP at some points. This also shouldn't come as a surprise, and maybe it's part of a so called concept, since the album reportedly was made in just a month.    With only seven tracks and a runtime of 24 minutes, "ye" doesn't feel as all over the places as "The Life of Pablo" did, but maybe that's just because its minimal length doesn't allow it to.
    It does, however, feel as unfinished as TLOP at some points. This also shouldn't come as a surprise, and maybe it's part of a so called concept, since the album reportedly was made in just a month.
    There are plenty of half-baked ideas and lazy lyrics on here, so one would wish that West for once wouldn't have done justice to his self-imposed deadline (a deadline he'd given himself before even starting on the album).
    On the other hand, it's also fascinating to look at this project (can you call this an album?) as the result of a single month, a single, troubled point in time in Wests life and career. He addresses his mental health, his family and the impact his behaviour had on them in standout tracks such as the beautiful "Wouldn't leave".
    Unfortunately, there are also plenty of cringeworthy Kanye West lyrics on here. His handling of the TMZ situation seems childish and doesn't add anything useful to the discussion, nor is it funny. It makes the listener feel glad that West doesn't dwell on the whole Trump situation that much. There's also a track about infidelity, which thematically seems a bit ouf of place, as do the bars about drugs on "Yikes".
    His lyrics on the closer "Violent Crimes", which is beautifully produced, are heartfelt, but also old-fashioned in their "I-respect-women-now-that-I-have-a-daughter" sentiments. Implying that all men are monsters and his daughter needs protection doesn't help either. Still, it seems very genuine. The track features 070 Shake, a GOOD Music newcomer who also appears on "Ghost Town", another standout track, mostly due to her performance.
    Other features include Kid Cudi, Ty Dolla Sign, John Legend, Jeremih, Charlie WIlson and PARTYNEXTDOOR, who delivers a fantastic vocal performance on "Wouldn't Leave".
    The opening track is also very interesting: West displays murder fantasies, and it's not quite clear who they're aimed at (his wife? himself?). He delivers a lengthy monologue over a gourgeous, minimalistic piece of production, before he actually starts rapping and the beat switches.
    Some might say that this unfocused nature of the lyrics, as well as the minimalistic and unfinished production actually play into the theme of the album. Kanye seems to embrace his fragile mental state, he proclaims his bipolar-disorder, which he was supposedly diagnosed with, as his "super power". Others might say that you can't pass off short and unfinished work as a "concept".
    The truth is probably somewhere in the middle, as "ye" brings us all the highs and lows we've come to expect from Kanye West in recent years. It features some very beautiful and humane moments, and the production is mostly very good, but the whole thing seems flushed out to quick. The "short album" thing doesn't work as well as it did with Pusha T's razor-sharp "DAYTONA", and "ye", despite it's moments of past greatness, feels like it's just too little, too late.    … Expand
  94. euanfraser
    Jun 6, 2018
    7
    This very short album was unexpected but worth the listen. What I loved most about this album was that Kanye talked about the dark side of him and did not glorify himself which is seen a lot in some of his other albums. What this album lacked was that some parts felt as if it was created seemingly without care and was just filling in spaces Kanye wasn't bothered to deal with. i also sawThis very short album was unexpected but worth the listen. What I loved most about this album was that Kanye talked about the dark side of him and did not glorify himself which is seen a lot in some of his other albums. What this album lacked was that some parts felt as if it was created seemingly without care and was just filling in spaces Kanye wasn't bothered to deal with. i also saw this with the album art which was literally taken right before the listening party. This sense of laziness is the only thing that put this album down for me.
    SONGS:
    I Thought About Killing You - Good
    Yikes - Good
    All Mine - Bad
    Wouldn't Leave - Meh
    No Mistakes - Meh
    Ghost Town - Good
    Violent Crimes - Good    … Expand
  95. Greyking
    Jun 5, 2018
    9
    "I hate being bi-polar it awesome." Just like this sentence, from start to finish Ye is a complicated messy ode to being complicated and messy. And after all, that's what life is about even when you aren't clinically diagnosed. I'm not a Kanye fan but I found this self-exploration haunting and masterful.
  96. zootsuit
    Jun 5, 2018
    10
    Very good music. Ye is growing up a bit. Calls it like he sees it. Very catchy.
  97. metaknightmare
    Jun 5, 2018
    10
    Surprisingly honest and beautiful album. Short, sweet and light. Unexpected delivery by Kanye West touching on themes and points that are unconventional in the genre. This and Daytona prove he has more things to say with his producing. Looking forward to what's to come.
  98. vrildox
    Jun 5, 2018
    10
    Ghost Town is an opus. The fact that Kanye is smart enough to sign 070 Shake and put her on a track is proof that he hasn't lost his ear for perfect music. People can bag on him all they want dude sold a half a millions worth of sweatshirts in 30 minutes. Kanye isn't just a musical genius he is a fashion icon. He is the closest thing this world has to a modern day Da Vinci. King of MusicGhost Town is an opus. The fact that Kanye is smart enough to sign 070 Shake and put her on a track is proof that he hasn't lost his ear for perfect music. People can bag on him all they want dude sold a half a millions worth of sweatshirts in 30 minutes. Kanye isn't just a musical genius he is a fashion icon. He is the closest thing this world has to a modern day Da Vinci. King of Music as far as I see it.… Expand
  99. humble_master
    Jun 5, 2018
    10
    definitely worth a listen. Kanye continues his tradition of breaking down his prior works, reassembling them into something new.
  100. jchrobson4
    Jun 4, 2018
    8
    I went from loving the album upon first listen, to thinking it was mediocre, to appreciating it again. It sounds like a more complete and higher quality TLOP to me, which is disappointing to a degree because what makes many of Kanye's albums so good to me is his how he is is constantly changing the sound. Regardless, it sounds amazing and has quality lyrical content most of the time. II went from loving the album upon first listen, to thinking it was mediocre, to appreciating it again. It sounds like a more complete and higher quality TLOP to me, which is disappointing to a degree because what makes many of Kanye's albums so good to me is his how he is is constantly changing the sound. Regardless, it sounds amazing and has quality lyrical content most of the time. I love getting an insight into his mind and every track on this album provides us wit that. There is no bad song on here and Yikes, All Mine and Ghost Town are personal favourites. Perhaps the only fairly lackluster song would be Wouldn't Leave, but even then its still a great song. Overall I would say keep listening because your opinion on the album might change like mine did. I would give it an 8-8.5/10.… Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 34 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
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  3. Negative: 2 out of 34
  1. RapReviews.com
    Oct 8, 2018
    60
    ye is an average album with some good songs, some bad songs, and some songs that will clearly be spun millions of times. The problem is that "average" has never been good enough for Kanye West nor should it be.
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  2. The Wire
    Jul 26, 2018
    60
    For all his power as a motivating force it’s perhaps inevitable that Ye proves weakest of the first four. Left to his own devices West sounds bewildered, somewhere between awe and exhaustion. [Aug 2018, p.63]
  3. AllMusic
    Jun 15, 2018
    50
    Ye can feel uneven, sometimes boring, and more indulgent than usual, but it's a fascinating peek into West's psyche.
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