... breath of fresh air, stirring a goodtime revolution of wit and fun in a similar way to what De la Soul did so many years ago.
Despite all of his recent troubles, Kanye West has succeeded in not only making one of the best hip-hop records in a long while (yes, even better than The Black Album), but one of the best records in a long while--period. Despite what your friends may think.
I know Kanye won't dazzle you with intricate wordplay and mind-warping cadence, but he more than makes up for it in ways that are more vital in today's landscape.
The revolution will not be televised. But hopefully College Dropout will have a rerun because once in syndication, the revolution will be alive.
The idea of a producer leaving the studio desk to enter the recording booth suggests ambition outstripping ability and falling heavily on its arse, but Kanye West has managed the transition quite brilliantly.
In a complex, comical and comprehensive solo debut, The College Dropout is Kanye’s generous serving of uncommon insight and too many skits. He’s curiously a master of everything here; perhaps he is "saving all the good beats for himself."
Sensing that I'm wavering, Dr. Kanye hits me with the sugar so strong he destroys my cerebral parasite, and I jump on an atom bomb. I ride it, and I'll ride the beat, and for the rest of my life I'll be a bobbing-head cracker with a sweet tooth for hip-hop and a cavity where my soul hides.
Most producers who approach the mic do so at their peril, but on Dropout, West turns out to be a full-service hip-hop artiste.
His ace in the hole is his signature cozy sound — dusty soul samples, gospel hymns, drums that pop as if hit for the very first time.
Like every hip-hop album (even the great ones), Kanye West's The College Dropout is marred by too many guest artists, too many interludes, and just too many songs period.
1,000 followers. Honestly starting this account I never thought I would get past like 50 followers so to have now hit 1000 is just insane to me. I won't go on about this too long but seriously thank you all so much for this it means so much to me! I've known for a long time now what I wanted to do for this milestone which was one of the reasons I was just so excited to hit it. And that was to review this album. If you know me or have looked at my account or have even just interacted with me ... read more
Ye, I Love You, But You’re Bringing Me Down #2
This is the debut album from one of hip hop’s biggest icons, Kanye West. Prior to this, he was never really known as a rapper, but then he rapped through something that fused his mouth shut, and things have changed since.
Kanye’s album is the definition of iconic. All the hits hit harder than the tree that fell between my house and a neighbor’s house, and the deep cuts are solid. Nearly every feature, given how many there ... read more
the best album of 2004 , one of the best kanye’s albums. such a good lyricism, production, storytelling especially in ‘Spaceship’. i think this is the best debut album oat
1 | Intro 0:19 | 81 |
2 | We Don't Care 3:59 | 93 |
3 | Graduation Day 1:21 | 83 |
4 | All Falls Down 3:43 feat. Syleena Johnson | 96 |
5 | I'll Fly Away 1:09 | 84 |
6 | Spaceship 5:24 feat. GLC, Consequence | 93 |
7 | Jesus Walks 3:13 | 96 |
8 | Never Let Me Down 5:24 | 90 |
9 | Get Em High 4:49 feat. Talib Kweli, Common | 85 |
10 | Workout Plan 0:46 | 75 |
11 | The New Workout Plan 5:22 | 87 |
12 | Slow Jamz 5:16 with Twista, Jamie Foxx | 93 |
13 | Breathe In Breathe Out 4:06 feat. Ludacris | 82 |
14 | School Spirit Skit 1 1:18 | 80 |
15 | School Spirit 3:02 | 85 |
16 | School Spirit Skit 2 0:43 | 80 |
17 | Lil Jimmy Skit 0:53 | 82 |
18 | Two Words 4:26 | 93 |
19 | Through the Wire 3:41 | 96 |
20 | Family Business 4:38 | 95 |
21 | Last Call 12:40 | 93 |