Evening, Water Vikings!
One of the biggest releases of 2026 thus far – rapper, producer, songwriter, singer, VISIONARY Kanye Omari West now known as Ye has released his next non-collaborative album since 2022 after numerous months of delay and controversy. In an attempt to apologize for his spree of antisemitism, Mr. West returns to his old ways, delivering an album that is refreshing in 2026, yet full of call-backs to his many styles over the past two decades. Read on for more and listen here.
Review
WE ARE SO BACK! WE ARE SO BACK! THERE’S ALMOST NO AI. YEEZY IS BACK!
Tracklist Analysis
King:- Good introduction, great industrial production. Definitely a “we are so back” moment. 8/10
This is a Must:- This is an average Ye song. It’s ok. 6/10
Father:- Very witty, cocky song. Fantastic production. Decent feature from Travis Scott. 8/10
All the Love:- Love the production. The singing matches the feel of the album quite well. 8/10 or 9/10
Punch Drunk:- YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEZYYYYYYY IS BACK! 9/10
Whatever Works:- hnnnggggg. 9/10
Mama’s Favorite:- Donda donda donda donda donda donda donda. 9/10
Sisters and Brothers:- Wacky bars, good production, nice flow. 8/10
Bully:- Ceelo Green’s hook is pretty decent. The production is pretty cool. Ye’s performance somewhat reminds me of 808s. 8/10
Highs and Lows:- A pretty majestic song. 7/10
I Can’t Wait:- Very nice production, nice vibe. Feels dark but also uplifting. 8/10
White Lines:- It’s alright. Nothing to write home about. 6/10, maybe a 7/10
Circles:- I like the beat somewhat but forget this album exists. 0/10
Preacher Man:- An insane “what-if”. Remove the AI, do another take at the hook. Fix the mixing. It will ascend because the production and vibe is the best on the album. 6 or 7/10
Beauty and the Beast:- Second best vibe. Love the production. Very raw and cool. 9/10
Damn:- It’s alright. 6/10
Last Breath:- Meh. 5/10
This One Here:- An example that AI is capable of decent music. 8/10
Overall, the album has some pretty decent songs. If the album was shortened a little then it would have better consistency in terms of quality. Hope the AI is adjusted. That being said, the album suffers from a problem where a lot of the songs are derivative (and to a degree, built upon) previous Ye styles and isn’t really working towards a new sound. It is nice to hear that Ye is back, especially with the songs in the style of Late Registration like Punch Drunk and Whatever Works, but there was a missed opportunity to capitalize on the super raw sounds of the title track, I Can’t Wait, Preacher Man, and Beauty and the Beast.
Best Song: Whatever Works
Worst Song: Circles
FINAL SCORE: 7/10 (6/10 also acceptable)
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