Customer Ratings & Reviews

This is a great classic album, played it over many times

I was actually a bit disappointed by the album, but for die hard kanye fans I'm sure it's great. Lyrics overall are good, just the music blends all in to one big bla.

Even thou this album contains a lot of elements and samples Kanye uses them to his benifit.For the song "Good Life" he takes Michael Jackson's fast paced song "P.Y.T." and slows it down.There are more upbeat songs like "Flashing Lights" that sounds like a club jam,because of Kanye's production,and lyrical delievery.Then the songs that I don't think belong "Drunk and Hot Girls" is a drunk and hot mess,and the song "Barry Bonds" feat Lil Wayne,it seemed at times Lil Wayne was messing his lines up on this song,and it has nothing to do with the baseball player it's just a play on words,"and here's another hit Barry Bonds".And then there's "Big Brother" where West looks up to Jay-Z as his older sibling and wants to be just like him.But overall I say this is a good album,with lots of replay value.

Wow, this is by far Kanye's best c.d. I love how he put the fire back into hip hop. This c.d. has multiple hits. Many good songs on the c.d. that aren't talked about but if you go and get a copy, I'm sure you will most of the songs, with the exception of maybe 1 or 2. I like most of the songs except 1 or 2. Very good c.d. I enjoyed listening to it and I still do even now (a long time after it was released). If you want something unique and "good" than go and get a copy. One of the best c.d.'s I have and definetelly worth the money. If you like Kanye and what he has previously done, this is basically a "Must Buy" c.d. I am pretty sure that you will enjoy the album if you like rap and Kanye. Overall, awesome c.d. and props up to Kanye, he did his thing. GO GET YOUR COPY NOW! Thank you for taking the time to read my review.

this album definately does not dissapoint if you like kanye you will fall in love with this album as soon as you put it in not only will you like it right away but it just gets better with every single listen. Listening to this cd over and over will never get old its just some of his best work. He has definately come out with the greatest cd of the year and look for this to win the rap album of the year this year because it is by far the best music i have heard come out in the rap game since god knows when. If you have any taste for hip hop r & b or rap you will love this cd definately worth the buy. The best songs are of course Stronger, Can't Tell Me Nothing, Everything I Am, Homecoming, Big Brother not to mention all of the other tracks also just as great but i dont want to name every track. Get This Album.!

Don't listen to reviewers who tell you that because Kanye's album is good that 50 Cent's sucks or vice versa. That's all garbage people. Comparing Kanye and Fifty is like comparing apples and oranges - - their styles are completely different. I happen to be a fan of both, even if Kanye says some things in the media that turn me off to him, his music is still undeniably catchy. Kanye is great for being in a contemplative mood and 50 is great when you want a banger or a great dance song. In short, listen to both Curtis and Graduation and decide for yourself what you like and what you don't - and let's face it, for 10 bucks it's really hard to go wrong with this CD.

With so much junk out there in modern hip-hop, thank god for kanye. I would have liked to have seen a few more tracks, but the ones that are on there arent fillers. I'd only skip MAYBE one track on here. Initially my favorite track on here was THE GOOD LIFE. But after listening more, the best track on here is FLASHING LIGHTS (featuring Dwele - not credited on the Best Buy website). I don't HATE 50, but this whole competition has created a positive buzz for both of them, they will both benefit with more record sales. For the first time in years, people are EXCITED about BUYING albums! Kanye will be King tomorrow.

The latest piece of Kanye West' collection approaches classic on some, if not all levels. The rapper/producer puts together a free-flowing laid back album that will tug at one's ear in many different ways. He shows his love and appreciation for Jay-Z in "Big Brother." Brings a feeling of how he's living with some help from T-Pain in the "Good Life." On the hidden track, 'Ye shows more synergy with "Bittersweet Poetry," featuring John Mayer. Those are just three of about 7 or 8 more songs that show Kanye West' level of musicality in not just his choice of genre, but all music. Keep droppin' the hits 'Ye. I got ya back brotha!

This CD has alot to offer for his previous fans and his soon to be new ones. I can honestly say that this CD is the closest to becoming the first CD were every song is good. The reason why I say the closest is because the song "Barry Bonds" is not quite to my liking.(But you might like it) Otherwise, the 12 other tracks are terrific! It is not your average "thug" rap you get from every other rapper. (if you want that go buy the new 50 Cent CD) This CD is one of a kind, just like his previous CD's. He offers rap mixed with almost all types of music you wouldnt think would mix well but it does!

I'm not going to diss anybody in this review. Kanye West's 'Graduation' definately shows Kanye's graduation in the music scene. If you want a C.D. that you can throw on and just listen to it all the way through, this is it. All of his songs are strong and great. The only one I don't like as much is 'Drunk and Hot Girls', but you can still listen to it. Kanye also stepped out of the boundaries by colaborating Chris Martin from Coldplay (who I love too) on 'Homecoming', and that song is still stuck in my head. Overall, this is a must have C.D. and is worth every penny!

One of if not thee album of the year Kanye takes hiphop in to fresh new realms with songs like Stronger, Drunken Hot Girls and I Wonder... And classic Kanye songs like The Glory Good Morning, Champion, Good Life, and Can't Tell Me Nothing; Barry Bonds is a great song until you get to Lil Wayne which almost destroyed the song but with Ye charisma in style keeps the song flowing... And how can i forget Big Brother a salute to Jay- Z that leaves you wishing for a big brother as influential... Lauryn Hill said her heart was in Zion i wish her heart was still in rhymen...

Kanye West has never been more articulate and relevant than on this album. Again, he surprises me with his outstanding ability to tell a story without getting sidetracked and without excessive babbling about women, diamonds, cars and other meaningless topics. I literally love every track on the album. The album does not suffer from the typical beats and lyrics as most rap albums do. After purchasing this cd, I've realized that Kanye West is even more talented than I ever imagined. This has to be one of the best rap cds I have ever purchased.

I agree with the other poster as far as quality of music from Kanye, Common, Talib Kweli. All excellant albums for the true hip hop fans. Kanye continues to be one of the few artists whose albums I purchase due to the fact he raises his level of creativity and quality of music to a new lvl everytime. As far as 50 is concerned, he has new beats and new cameos but its the same ol topics and in some cases lyrics in his previous albums. . Only complaint about Kanye is the Drunken Girls song, huge fan of Mos Def and song was disappointing.

Kanye West just keeps making good music. In this album he has a lot of expectations. He exceeds those expectations with singles like "Can't Tell Me Nothing" and "Stronger" that have that kind of cockyness that Kanye is known about. Other songs on the album like "Good Life" Feat. T-Pain and "Flashing Lights" pump up The College Dropout. Of course you cannot compare 50 Cent and Kanye West because they have different type of music. I bought both. I think that Kanye has that hip-hop/tecno and 50 is just rap. I would buy it, eyes closed.

This album was great to hear. I picked it up and listened to it right away and i have to say i love the way it introduces you to the album with a softer song but still has kanye written all over it. This is really refreshing to hear yet another great kanye album and it is great how he seems to get in his punch lines that he usually gets in with his outstanding raps and melodys. I would defenatly recommend getting this album because it is one to be heard by all fans of kanye. Its a MUST HAVE classic album to have for your collection.

Kanye West's new album entitled "Graduation" brings a new variety of sound and flavor. The music is refreshing and a new approach for Kanye. The album may not be his best work to date, but the album still has the strength to be the album of the year. A definite hip-hop instant classic with an album you can play straight through and listen to over and over. With songs like "Good Life" and "Cant Tell Me Nothin", this song already has singles slated to top the charts. Pick this CD up as soon as you can.

Kanye and 50 Cent made a smart move by insinuating a battle over who was best. I admit, I fell into the trap and had to rush out and buy Kanye's album to show my support. I gotta say the album in not nearly as good as Kanye's previous albums, so don't be expecting anything up to that caliber. It's weird, nothing jumps out at you but is certainly worth a listen. Don't get me wrong, I like the album but we've heard it all before from Kanye.

I really do believe that Kanye West is the most musically talented hip hop/rap artist of our time (if not of all time). He molds with the changing of times with his fresh, hip beats and stays true to himself with his down-to-earth, boldly honest lyrics. This cd is a MUST HAVE along with his other cd's. Kanye West is to the Hip Hop world what Madonna was to Pop culture. He always has a fresh sound with the most amazingly creative lyrics. This is the years best hip hop album, hands down! Buy it!

Kanye Latest Debut album, Graduation, will go down as a hip hop classic, on a classic day for Hip Hop. Its so refreshing to hear music for the soul, not just rap all the time. Kanye brings music straight from his soul that acts, "like a dart from the speaker to your heart, Spiritually through the portal now his words are immortal!" That's a quote from Jay-z which describe what happens when you listen to Graduation!!

Definitely one of the best purchases of 2007. This CD has awesome beats and even better lyrics. It's a little different from most other Kanye West CD's. He's gone a little more toward the "Ice Rap" that he mentioned in College Dropout but still has some great lines. Graduation is a little more upbeat than the other two CD's as well. Featuring artists like T-Pain and Lil' Wayne he also tries to cater more to today. Hope you enjoy it as much as I do.