Jun 3, 2018

Folks, even as a Kanye fan, I can say with confidence that the album is not good.

Pay for the review.

That is all.

 

Jun 3, 2018

Guys forget the context all u want, the album is still disappointing. We all knew it from the first listen. Are u telling me it gave u the same feeling as other Kanyes albums ? Did it blow ur mind? It left me cold

 

Jun 3, 2018

You guys know most reviews open with information about the artist in current events most likely

 

Jun 3, 2018

@WPG knows f--- all about music lol. He's just good at using words to analyze current situations, which becomes irrelevant drivel.

Btw congrats on finally making a living off of your writing bro! You must be balling with that $100 a month

 

Jun 3, 2018

Is there a way for me to pay just the $4 once then cancel? I really want to read this review.

 

Jun 3, 2018

an extra $100 in a day isn’t bad lol you goofball

 

Jun 3, 2018

that’s why when i write about music the overwhelming majority of what i write grapples with the music itself. acting like how art is presented is “irrelevant” though is naive and stupid.

 

Jun 3, 2018

Didnt he say it was thrown together last minute? That he had another album done but it was too "sad". Definitely sounds put together quickly. In other news Kids and Nas coming.

 

Jun 3, 2018

how do you figure

 

Jun 3, 2018

I don't see how it's naive or stupid. I feel like that's kinda close-minded of you to say to be honest mate. Everyone sees things differently.

Unless you can explain why you think that? Because I'm open to listening and my mind being changed.

 

Jun 3, 2018

nah. the truth is that every artist—even every work—is different and is in conversation with the outside world to a different degree. but. while i agree plenty of mainstream critics pay too little attention to the actual formal elements of popular art, insisting that art be considered as if it’s created, presented, and existing in a vacuum literally misses the point of art.

EDIT: kanye is a massively famous artist who has, for stretches, successfully removed himself from the public eye. he chose to re-enter the spotlight with a very deliberate, very public set of statements and symbols. it’s part of the performance. asking critics to not consider that is like asking people to start reviewing something at track three.

the review considers the public performance, the music itself, and the disconnect between the two. that’s what you should do—in this case at least.

 

Jun 3, 2018

That's very interesting. Thanks for elaborating.

 

Jun 3, 2018

btw I know you're highly intelligent... Which is sometimes why it'd benefit you and everyone around you to elaborate. I know that's your job in a way. Explaining your way of thinking. But it's actually a skill that is good to be used beyond that and for whatever reason you choose not to quite often.

 

Jun 3, 2018

i appreciate that but if you’re talking about me on this forum....sure, although as i’m sure you’ll understand there’s not much incentive to really break things down at great length for, like, guys who are cosplaying as neo-nazis

 

Jun 3, 2018

lol. fair enough mate. i just think it's a skill that can help the world so you should use it more. you're very articulate and have a lot of knowledge. put it out there. If anything, if you think people are too s--- to be worth the time... that's why you should do it. it just comes off as arrogant sometimes. totally judging you. sorry. your judgements on other people shouldn't limit how you express your truth though. there's tons of others here who do want to hear it and learn from it.

 

Jun 3, 2018

i understand and appreciate what you’re saying. i think you’d find that my writing does what you’re asking for.

 

Jun 3, 2018

"hi there community pay for my reviews. im not going to elaborate for u guys though cause ur neo nazis"

@Koolo why do u let this fa---- leech off your site lmao? he doesnt like anyone here