Any album that is hyped for this long sadly will almost never reach expectations, but regardless DBD is still very enjoyable. Lyrically I would argue this to be his best album since Long Live, and you could certainly make an argument for the production being the best since then too. In fact, the production is so layered and varied that it almost drowns him out on tracks like air force and punk rocky
honestly feels like rockys real experimental album. Overall the album is far from perfect but ... read more
meh
nothing inherently wrong with an artist revisiting previous eras and sounds, but on BULLY it feels like reminiscing, not expansion or improvement. It also feels like the only album that hasn't felt reflective of kanye's current life or thoughts, it just speaks to a vague sense of regret and hopefuleness. Even with a smaller circle of collaborators, I believe that Kanye can make better down the line.
Favorites: Father, Punch Drunk, Whatever Works, Highs and Lows, I Can't ... read more
so fricking cinematic. whole ass arc within the trilogy and w features as well. honestly one of the most uplifting weeknd albums and a worthy sendoff.
Favorites: Wake Me Up, Cry For Me, Sao Paulo, Baptized in Fear, Open Hearts, Enjoy the Show, Given Up On Me, Niagra Falls, Take Me Back to LA, Drive, The Abyss, Without a Warning, Hurry Up Tommorrow
Least Favorite: n/a
Definitely future's best album since DS2, and honestly would be on par with that one if it wasn't...SO...LONG. For future theres really no reason to make an album any longer than like 12 tracks but yk streaming. Regardless still very solid ratio of bangers tho. 712PM and Keep it Burnin really encompass that dark chaos that makes futures music so enticing. Second half def drops a decent amount in quality but still has a few standout moments. Really felt like future re-engaged with this ... read more
Absolutely peak. No wonder this album got sampled so much
Favorites: **Headlocked**, Have You Got It In You, Loose Ends, Hide and Seek, **Clear the Area**, **The Walk**, **Just For Now**
Least Favorites: I Am In Love With You