Kanye makes a great dbut considering he had been passed up by so many other labels e.g. capital, before being snapped up by Jay-z and roc-a-fella. It is apparent that Kanye is a producer rapper with an eye for a beat, not necessarily a bad thing! Kanye's songs in this album bring a fresh air to the hip hop scene.
I decided to review this album after reviewing his second album because i simply forget it was on the site. Track by track analysis: (i won't review the skits)
2. We Don't Care - 9/10*
3. Graduation Day - kinda like a skit 4/10
4. All Falls Down - featuring Syleena Johnson - 10/10!!!!*
5. I'll Fly Away - 8/10*
6. Spaceship - Featuring GLC & Consequence - 7/10
7. Jesus Walks - 8/10*
8. Never Let Me Down - featuring Jay-Z & J. Ivy - 9/10*
9. Get Em High - featuring Talib Kweli & Common - 7/10
13. Breathe In Breathe Out - Featuring Ludacris - 5/10
15. School Spirit - 8/10*
18. Two Words - featuring Mos Def, Freeway and The Harlem Boys Choir - 6/10
19. Through The Wire - 9/10*
20. Family Business - 9/10*
21. Last Call - 20 minute long song tells his hip hop story not worth downloading but good track if you buy the album
Kanye West does himself justice with this fabulous debut album I am really pleased with it and I hope that all goes well for him in the future. It is really good that he is succeding so well!! A must buy.
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Advantages: Exellent selection of songs, good beats, individual style. Disadvantages: Some explicit lyrics making it unsuitable for a younger audience, the skits can be annoying.
Advantages: You will absolutely love the album and it will be like music to your ears (no pun intended) = ]. Disadvantages: A bit too many skits on the album but they are good nonetheless.
Advantages: You will absolutely love the album and it will be like music to your ears (no pun intended) = ]. Disadvantages: A bit too many skits on the album but they are good nonetheless.
Advantages: Exellent selection of songs, good beats, individual style. Disadvantages: Some explicit lyrics making it unsuitable for a younger audience, the skits can be annoying.
Advantages: Masterful Production, Great Eye-Opening Songs and Lyrics, Positive, Introspective, Thought-Provoking Disadvantages: Lack of Complex Lyrics, Too Many Skippable Skits, Some Weaker Tracks, Ego-Trip
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