Ye
by Kanye West
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7.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1222 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 889 out of 1222
  2. Mixed: 142 out of 1222
  3. Negative: 191 out of 1222

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  1. 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.
  2. ronaldohero
    Jun 1, 2018
    10
    Absolutely amazing! One of the best ever from Kanye! People need to hear it!
  3. 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
  4. 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.
  5. 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
  6. nnnoremac
    Jun 1, 2018
    10
    a classical masterpiece that needs multiple listens to fully grasp the piece of artwork this 7-sound metamorphosing vivacity truly is
  7. Lt-SwagMcGee
    Jun 1, 2018
    10
    Straight fire. Definitely a very personal and special album. Ye is the greatest artist of our generation, don't @ me.
  8. Rajjah06
    Jun 3, 2018
    10
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  9. 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
  10. nikoziko
    Jun 1, 2018
    10
    this is just a fantastic and unique album from kanye's crazy ass mind every song has a feel to it and the production in each song is amazing
  11. aidanhicks101
    Jun 1, 2018
    10
    Kanye has always been hella ahead when it comes to music wether people love it or don't understand it at the time (ex: 808 & Yeezus.) I went into this album with low expectations after the mess of "Ye vs. The People" and was expecting a crazy show of political songs. But he really exceeded my expectations more than I could ever expect. You can tell something has changed within him sinceKanye has always been hella ahead when it comes to music wether people love it or don't understand it at the time (ex: 808 & Yeezus.) I went into this album with low expectations after the mess of "Ye vs. The People" and was expecting a crazy show of political songs. But he really exceeded my expectations more than I could ever expect. You can tell something has changed within him since his breakdown and it was a somewhat revival of what he talks about. he goes from the crazy rambling Kanye on The Life of Pablo to a thought provoking Kanye that is facing his depression and calling it a superpower so it doesn't take over him. Although there are still crazy lyrics, this has to be one of his most thoughtful records he's made in years. This truly does sound like the future of Kanye and I'm alright with that. The producing is also so much better than the mess of Pablo and it all comes together in a amazing way. I will always defend his music and this album is the ulitmate reason why I will. It's great to see him like this and it's reasons like these that I am giving it a perfect 10. Keep it up!… Expand
  12. vaggelis
    Jun 20, 2018
    10
    amazing emotional personal album. Kanye is the most important artist of this generation. beautiful sonically and lyrically.
  13. mattinhux
    Jun 3, 2018
    10
    passando para deixar meu 10 ao icone. 7 faixas que pisam no the life of pablo com 20
  14. tljacks
    Jun 4, 2018
    10
    Perfectly titled album!! It's every aspect of Ye ... The album is beautiful, vulnerable, ignorant, love, family, lost, mental illness ... everything you can ask for easily top 3 of his catalog .. Time will tell it's place in discography for me
  15. edulikapuma
    Jun 2, 2018
    10
    Since 2003, the release of a new Kanye album has always been the most exciting musical event of the year - and 15 years later he keeps on proving why. At first sight, it may seem like the production is less complex, less captivating than usual Kanye but don’t let that first listen fool you. Listen to it again and again and everything will start to grow on you. It’s his most personal workSince 2003, the release of a new Kanye album has always been the most exciting musical event of the year - and 15 years later he keeps on proving why. At first sight, it may seem like the production is less complex, less captivating than usual Kanye but don’t let that first listen fool you. Listen to it again and again and everything will start to grow on you. It’s his most personal work in years with meaningful, thoughtful lyrics; and every single song is exceptionally well crafted and produced, with samples meticulously chosen as always. He takes us on a deep, intimate journey into his conflicted yet fascinating mind in a unique way only Kanye can.
    Seriously, go grab your best pair of headphones, turn them up and focus solely on the music for 24 minutes and I swear you’ll have a hell of a ride. Multiple times. Ye delivers and after all these years it’s still painful to imagine a rap world without Kanye West. Brilliant piece of work from the artist of our generation, the man never disappoints.    … Expand
  16. 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.
  17. cogdon
    Jun 2, 2018
    10
    All I can say is how genius this man is. Every album he's pushed the envelope more than any artist of his generation, regardless of the controversy. This album is a huge win, and I can't wait to spam it for years to come
  18. LuizwhSantana
    Jun 1, 2018
    10
    great album, focused, short but amazing, I'm in love, it's on repeat since it dropped.
  19. ItsVenox
    Jun 1, 2018
    10
    ''ye'' welcomes the listener in Kanye's head. He explains what he experienced in the last couple of years and compiled those feelings he had in a 7-track-long album. The first track sets the mood of the album and introduces the listener to his bipolar ''disorder'' which he finds a superpower.
  20. Yeezyducky
    Jun 2, 2018
    10
    It's fantastic, expected a good album, but got an amazing one, after first listen i didnt really like it, but after listening to it 15 times i loved this album, definitely better than TLOP.
  21. Danila12
    Jun 1, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The album is absolutely incredible! The mix of West’s best albums such as MBDTF, Graduation with elements of new Kanye and trap-sound.
    10/10    … Expand
  22. emile20
    Jun 1, 2018
    10
    Almost perfect album. The tracks are to the point and he addresses and says everything that he needs to say.
  23. JayShurman
    Jun 1, 2018
    10
    The 2nd of Kanye's 4 albums this Summer, which feels more EP than LP, grows on you with each listen. His ambitious sampling and more introspective lyrics suggests there are "No More Parties in L.A." Songs "Ghost Town" and "Violent Crimes" most reflect the new stage in West's life. Something makes me think next week's collaboration with Kid Cudi will be more celebratory.
  24. kiyoko
    Jun 2, 2018
    10
    Kanye West never dissapoints.
    Brilliant production.
    jonhperry
    he made her famous
  25. zootsuit
    Jun 5, 2018
    10
    Very good music. Ye is growing up a bit. Calls it like he sees it. Very catchy.
  26. adidon
    Jun 1, 2018
    10
    Much more focused than TLOP and the production is some of Kanye's very best work. From the haunting opening track to the masterfully constructed Ghost Town, this is far and away the best album of the year thus far. He is able to say everything he needs to in the 7 tracks and is perhaps the most intimate, vulnerable Ye we have ever seen. Even more so than 808s and it works brilliantly in this case.
  27. MillaGrandinoD
    Jun 1, 2018
    10
    This new concept of relatively small album is great, because it seems that the songs are interconnected to one. A great album that is easily to be treasured.
  28. sergiomgaldino
    Jun 1, 2018
    10
    Best Kanye's Album! The instruments are incredible. Kanye is a genius, and all geniuses are uncorrected. The appendix of the album is the track Ghost Town, the woman's voice is amazing!
  29. GangWeed
    Jun 1, 2018
    10
    An absolutely beautiful album. Kanye's best since My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy.
  30. KwstasMpasonas
    Jun 1, 2018
    10
    The album is flawless he proved to me again that he still has it .Eminem issapointed Kanye delivered
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 34 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 34
  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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