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Kanye West presents Yeezus |OT| #YeezySeason Approaches
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Buckethead
Banned
I like the first half of the album lyrically but the 2nd half it gets bad/annoying.
It's grown on me quite a bit but I still wish there were only choruses or select lines here and there. Then again I like 808s for it's spaciness so that's probably why I want it like that.
And it'd fit with a less commercial thing too.
It's grown on me quite a bit but I still wish there were only choruses or select lines here and there. Then again I like 808s for it's spaciness so that's probably why I want it like that.
And it'd fit with a less commercial thing too.
Ken Masters
Banned
not even lil wayne would have said that line
Really really minute differences, but US iTunes version is considered to be the best. I just didn't take the tape off of my retail and downloaded it.
chris121580
Member
I think it's interesting hearing everyone complain about Kanye's lyrics on this album. Since when has anyone taken his lyrics seriously?
Ken Masters
Banned
Since people started saying he was lyrical
And now, the completely inevitable Depeche Mode mashup: Personal Yeezus.
ToyMachine228
Member
I think the lyrics are typical Kanye, but his attitude is different. Instead of trying to be clever, he's just saying fuck off. Which very well may mean he put less time into writing lyrics. But it works for the album.
Discotheque
Banned
don't know why i didn't hear that before. it would totally work with personal jesus
Wow! That fit like a glove!
MWS Natural
Member
I hate this so so much. Why this album pissing me off. Now all the "kanye can't rap" idiots actually have a point. Kanye's lyrics have never been the best but he has more than held his own on all of his albums. This one it seems he was so focused on the production that he didn't give a fuck about the lyrics.
victreeb3l
Member
after all this time, i can say that i really dont like bound 2. i mean i dont hate it but i always skip it whenever it comes on. it doesnt fit with the rest of the album and i guess im just over that sound. i like electro/trap/experimental kanye and i hope he keeps surprising us in the future
ginger ninja
Banned
Well this is nowhere even close to MBTDF levels of awesome, good music but it seems like he is going lyrically bankrupt..
his narcissism used to be likable but he is making himself look like a douchebag in this one
Disappointment to say the least, well at least their is eminem's new album to look forward
his narcissism used to be likable but he is making himself look like a douchebag in this one
Disappointment to say the least, well at least their is eminem's new album to look forward
The croissants line paints a funny picture, and it's so bad it's awesome. The Romans line is just dumb and nonsensical.
But King Kong as a racist allegory is a popular point of criticism, while associating Romans with 300 is, uh, wha? Especially because he also mentions the Trojans.
You need some pretty wonky logic to find any kind of coherent statement in those three lines. I find it easier to believe that Kanye couldn't think of anything else that rhymed with Trojans and simply didn't give a shit.
Kanye's lyrics are not normally so bad as to seriously detract from enjoyment of the record. Graduation similarly put all the emphasis on the production and had some weak lyrics, but it wasn't nearly as bad as this.
I don't think that is an inaccurate statement considering he wrote the lyrics for like half the songs at the very last minute.
If you have an infinity for electronic, noise type production, Yeezus isn't a bad introduction to the genre.
Why not? Free on Spotify right? What have you got to lose
Lyrics are great. Some of the best wit I've ever heard from him. I'll take wit over lyrical miracle spiritual shit any day though.
French ass restaurant
Depak Chopra
Corrolla damaging
Treat your friends like my Benz
So many great lines.
I still listen daily and notice if I don't. Yeezus withdraws are a thing.
French ass restaurant
Depak Chopra
Corrolla damaging
Treat your friends like my Benz
So many great lines.
I still listen daily and notice if I don't. Yeezus withdraws are a thing.
Of course. Listening to any new music will broaden your experiences.
FIxed
This album isn't a typical Hip-Hop album though.
Nobody expects a light hitting shortstop to start cranking out 40 homeruns per season, but that bastard better be able to play some defense and lay down a bunt.
I just listened and was really impressed. Black Skinhead is definitely the best track on the album. What I loved most was the variety from one track to another.
Kanye has never been a lyrical mastermind, but I recently listened to Late Registration again, and his verses there are stronger than just about anything on Yeezus. He also used to bring in much stronger collaborators; Late Registration alone has amazing verses from Lupe Fiasco, Nas, Consequence, and even Paul Wall (which I wasn't expecting). He mostly goes it alone in Yeezus, and it shows : /
Having said that, I'm at least really enjoying the production on this album. I'm definitely going to give it a few more listens.
movie_club
Junior Member
Anyone else think Ye sounds like Danny Brown on Bound 2?
ginger ninja
Banned
it's getting better with time..blood on the leaves is dopeeee
Man fuck the features. Listen to Ye's rapping. So smooth. I need to go back to the School albums
I think I know what your listening in on when it comes to drawing out some of those lines, but nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo.
Rastafarian42
Member
SHE SAY CAN I GET MY FRIENDS IN DA CLUB I SAY CAN YOU GET MY BENZ IN DA CLUB ?
victreeb3l
Member
SLIGHTLY SCRATCH YO COROLLA
OKAY I SMASH YO COROLLA
OKAY I SMASH YO COROLLA
Rastafarian42
Member
IM HANGING ON MY HANGOVA
Battersea Power Station
Member
I just listened to the album, thought the tracks were dope but the rhymes were corny and empty (outside of Black Skinhead), and came in only to find that this opinion has been thoroughly expressed.
What I don't get is, Kanye obviously has worked really hard on the production and musically he has some strong emotions that he wants to express and indeed does via the instrumentals. But why does he then throw in some half-baked vocals, weak rhymes, and superficial concepts? He seems to love the labor of his work, but it doesn't show in his lyrics.
Work with someone who has something to say and make instrumentals for him/her. Or just put out a vocal-free album. Don't water down your passion.
What I don't get is, Kanye obviously has worked really hard on the production and musically he has some strong emotions that he wants to express and indeed does via the instrumentals. But why does he then throw in some half-baked vocals, weak rhymes, and superficial concepts? He seems to love the labor of his work, but it doesn't show in his lyrics.
Work with someone who has something to say and make instrumentals for him/her. Or just put out a vocal-free album. Don't water down your passion.
Vicetrailia
Member
I don't feel that Kanye has a lot to say nowadays anyway.
LMAO.
victreeb3l
Member
seriously. at the end of the day, were all doing this shit to get some pussy
and when you get what you want its hard to stay hungry like before your first
Pinko Marx
Banned
College Dropout was lyrically a very strong album.
Lyrical it's cool. Guest verses make it a bit better than it is. conceptually it's phenominal though.
Digable Planets just rereleased their second album Blowout Comb. It's my all-time favorite hiphop album. I think you're better served checking it out instead.
The main synths and shit in hold my liquor is straight genius. It's like a ducking movie soundtrack. Amazing production on this album. I might have to put it over graduation even though that has flashing lights.
I'm still getting chills when the beat kicks in in blood on the leaves. Shit. Too good
I'm still getting chills when the beat kicks in in blood on the leaves. Shit. Too good
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