Kanye WestBest Kanye West Albums Ranked

My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy

pitchfork

10

“Kanye’s big year culminates in an LP that feels like an instant greatest hits, the ultimate realization of his strongest talents and divisive public persona.”

Late Registration

rollingstone

10

“If anything, Kanye West is too modest. Yeah, he’s got an ego or two — he’s liable to compare himself to Michael Jordan, Muhammad Ali, Bill Gates and Prince, sometimes in the same sentence. But he pours all that ego into musical ambition. As he says, "I ain’t putting nothing out unless I can talk […]”

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consequence

9.5

“At last, our greatest pop mind has made his anti-pop record”

Yeezus

pitchfork

9.5

“Marking a blunt break with the filigreed maximalism he nailed on My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, Kanye's sixth solo album trades smooth soul and anthemic choruses for jarring electro, acid house, and industrial grind while delivering some of his most lewd and heart-crushing tales yet.”

My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy

consequence

9.5

“There is no question that Yeezy's fifth outing is a bonafide game changer”

Late Registration

pitchfork

9.5

“The producer-rapper follows his Pazz and Jop-winning debut The College Dropout with a collaboration with Jon Brion; together they transform West's chattering, seemingly unrealistic ideas into an expansive, imperfect masterpiece.”

My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy

mickmeter

9.6

“One of my absolute favorites, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy is Kanye West’s best work of genius. Released in 2010, after one of the most public backlashes in pop culture, the album feels like both an apology and a coronation. Kanye paints a theatrical portrait of himself that leans fully into his ego, insecurity, lust, and shame. He positions himself as a villain and victim, a genius and a disaster. The title says it all; it’s beautiful, dark, twisted, and undeniably his fantasy. At its core, the album explores the fracturing and self-destruction of his fame. The album displays monumental orchestras and production. Soul samples are layered precisely and drums hit with heavy cinematic weight. The album is very maximal, yet it remains cohesive and perfectly dramatic. Overall, a flawless record from one of the most enigmatic artist of our generation.”

Graduation

manyucole104

9.5

“This album is peak, not my favorite kanye album in my opinion but there isn’t a miss on this album, some songs may not miss but they are still fairly mid, like drunk and hot girls or barry bonds. These 2 songs prevent this album from a 10/10 even though they aren’t terrible. RANKING: 1. Homecoming: This song is catchy, Musical, and it gets stuck in my head easily. 2. Everything I am: I have never skipped this song, nor do i ever plan to. This song isn’t talked about enough for how good it is. 3. Good life: This song makes me feel oddly nostalgic, and it is very catchy. Overrated: I Wonder, the amount of times I heard this song while doomscrolling 2 years ago annoys the hell out of me. Underrated: The Glory, I have never heard anyone talk about this song but the sample makes me want to listen to it on repeat.”

Yeezus

mickmeter

10

“Yeezus is one of Kanye West’s most discussed albums, some love it, but some hate it. Personally, I love this album from start to finish. Yeezus strips everything down to jagged synths, industrial percussion, and an overall experimental sound . It’s abrasive, confrontational, and intentionally uncomfortable. The production is skeletal but explosive; which is created by distorted bass, metallic drums, harsh textures that feel more like machinery noise than music. Yet, beneath all the chaos lies vulnerability. “Hold My Liquor” is lonely and spiraling. “Blood on the Leaves” blends rage with heartbreak. While “Bound 2” ends the album with warped sincerity. This is not necessarily aux music, but this is Kanye’s ego at the loudest. He’s cohesive, confrontational, and emotionally unstable.”

ye

manyucole104

9.0

“This would be the best kanye album of all time if it had more tracks the same level as the already existing ones. RANKINGS: 1. No Mistakes: I love this song, words cannot describe how good this song is. 2. Wouldn’t Leave: catchy, musical, gets stuck in my head easily, you could listen to this song no matter what emotion you are feeling. 3. Ghost Town: 070 shake’s part just drags on and on, it would be something left in my head if it was shorter and less repetitive. Despite how good it sounds, it just goes on for too long. Overrated: All mine, this is one of the most popular songs on the album but it’s arguably the worst. Underrated: Yikes, the hook is good and I go to this song whenever I need a hype up song.”

The College Dropout

Miguel

10

“In my opinion, Kanyes best album. I think as a whole this album is incredible and follows this theme and storyline on it so well. Some of Kanyes best rap performances come on this album too and the skits throughout the track list help rather than hinder the album alongside the perfect use of the choir verses throughout the album. While I think there’s bigger hits in his other albums like ‘Graduation’ & ‘My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy’ I think this album flows more and is more consistent throughout. Top songs on the album are ‘We Don’t Care’ ‘All Falls Down’ ft Syleena Johnson ‘Spaceship’ ft GLC & Consequence ‘Jesus Walks’ ‘Get Em High’ ft Common & Talib Kweli ‘New Workout Plan’ ‘Through The Wire’”

Late Registration

funnyguppygaming

9.6

“An absolute classic rap album. Full of quality - Ye clearly refining his lyricism and skills from an already great first album. Classic songs like Gone, Heard Em Say, Drive Slow, Celebration and so many more.”

My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy (Deluxe Edition (Explicit))

FatRatesMusic

9.8

“LISTENED: 10/17/2023 One of the most grand, monumentally produced albums that i’ve ever heard, and it fits perfect for an album that is attempting to be the greatest rap album ever made. Really nice.”

My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy

Miguel

9.8

“Top 2 Kanye for me personally and the this album would’ve been a perfect 10 if the end to the album was as strong as the rest of the album. Again, an absolutely incredible album from Kanye and his production shines big time on it. The start studded feature list ofJAY-Z, Pusha T, Rick Ross, Nicki Minaj, Kid Cudi & Rihanna all do their jobs perfectly as well and really make the album what it is. Just another piece of genius from Kanye West. Top songs from the album are ‘POWER’ ‘All Of The Lights’ ‘Monster’ ft JAY-Z, Nicki Minaj & Rick Ross ‘Devil In A New Dress’ ft Rick Ross ‘Runaway’ ft Pusha T ‘Gorgeous’ ft Kid Cudi & Raekwon ‘Dark Fantasy’”