Kanye West - College Dropout [Review]

1. Intro

It's an intro...no need to review...lol

2. We Don't Care

Amazing opening to the album. Ye is singing with a fun beat, but when the rapping kicks in, more seriousness shows in the lyrics. Classic Kanye is displayed here. This song is fun and makes you feel happy just listening to it, it's simple and works, I very much enjoy this song and it definitely is the perfect opening track. 9.5/10

3. Graduation Day [Interlude]

Just an interlude, a good one though.

4. All Falls Down (Feat. Syleena Johnson)

Syleena starts the song off and doesn't disappoint at all. Ye starts rapping about a girl going through college but having issues. Lyrically this is a shining point for Kanye. The beat is simple, but effective nonetheless. 10/10

5. I'll Fly Away

Creative transition into Spaceship.

6. Spaceship (Feat. GLC & Consequence)

Seems like a weaker chorus at first. Same sing-songy style from Kanye as he did on the hook but his verse is awesome, lyrically and delivery just fits perfectly over the soul-sampled beat. GLC sounds equally amazing, his flow is so near flawless and his lyrics fit perfectly here as well. Consequence doesn't disappoint at all, but doesn't quite hold up to the other two emcees, he does however ride the beat very well. Overall this is definitely a seemingly perfect song. 10/10

7. Jesus Walks

Classic, legendary song. This song cemented Ye in Hip-Hop when people doubted him. Everything about the track is flawless, the lyricism, the production, the theme, the daring of putting this out as a lead single (A lead single about God back then), the expertly used sample. Absolutely nothing is wrong with this song. 10/10

8. Never Let Me Down (Feat. Jay Z & J. Ivy)

After Jesus Walks you don't expect another legendary song, but you would be wrong. Jay-Z is flawless here, lyrically and his flow is on point, legendary HOVA. The production is breathtaking, I really love this instrumental. As soon as Kanye comes in he demands your attention, and deserves it. He was a newcomer in hip-hop and held his own with Jay-Z, a legend in rap, especially at this time. After the amazing 2 verses the last thing you expect is a spoken word poet one the third verse. This isn't rap, this is one hundred percent art and nothing but. 10/10

9. Get 'Em High (Feat. Talib Kweli & Common)

I love this instrumental. Kanye's flow is flawless, on both of his verses. Talib Kweli jumps in after a comedic transition and impresses, Common does the same but his flow can turn some off. All in all this song does what it sets out to achieve, it's not a serious song but is by no means a bad song. 8.5/10

10. Workout Plan

Interlude/Skit

11. The New Workout Plan

When this starts, your thinking...WTF? But you trust Kanye based on his last songs you trust it. This song feels like it belongs, but also feels odd. The productions is insane and the lyricism is great for this kinda track. Near the middle you feel like the track is about to end, but your enjoying it also and don't quite want it to end because the production is going crazy. The whole beat switches up, which sounds insane, it sounds perfect. "Allow myself to introduce...myself". 9/10

12. Slow Jamz (Feat. Twista & Jamie Foxx)

I love this song, just felt I should say that. Jamie Foxx sets the perfect mood for Kanye to deliver a beautiful sing-songy verse over perfect production. Jamie Foxx's extended verse sounds great. This was my introduction to Twista and wow, I had never heard speed-rapping before and I was astounded by Twista's verse, and still am because he stays on point while still rapping quick. 10/10

13. Breathe In Breathe Out (Feat. Ludacris)

Dislike the hook...it's just annoying. Kanye doesn't disappoint but doesn't necessarily impress either, but he's set such a high bar for himself at this point. The production yells southern, which would fit Ludacris being here. Kanye's third verse however...wow, surprises you after your on "autopilot" while listening. I'm sure I'm not the only person who wanted a Ludacris verse over this verse, I think it would've been insane. 8.5/10

14. School Spirit Skit 1

It's a skit

15. School Spirit

Another brilliant soul sampled production, executed beautifully. Another sing-songy verse by Ye executed brilliantly. Nothing wrong with this song at all. 10/10

16. School Spirit Skit 2

It's another skit

17. Lil Jimmy Skit

two skits in a row =\

18. Two Words (Feat. Mos Def, Freeway & The Harlem Boys Choir)

This songs production...is awesome. Mos Def blazes through his verse flawlessly. The hook is nothing special, but the sample and the choir sounds great behind it. Kanye sounds like he's on a sort of amazing autopilot, he's doing great but nothing really stands out. Freeway rides this beat flawlessly as well and doesn't disappoint one bit. I also love the outro of this song, it sounds perfect. 10/10

19. Through The Wire

Another classic, legendary Kanye song. He literally rapped this with his mouth wired shut after a car accident. He still delivers his signature flow while telling stories of his life, mostly of the accident. This song, the lyrics, the perfection, the sample is all perfection. This showed Kanye could not be held back, no matter what and showed music is his passion. "Thank God I'm not to cool for the safe belt". 10/10

20. Family Business

Very interesting start up, but when Kanye kicks in the rapping everything falls into place. The beat fits perfectly to Kanye's words. The chorus is a great switch up to the verses. This track just has a feel good vibe and seems like a track many people can enjoy, it's theme is broad enough to make everyone feel some way when listening. 10/10

21. Last Call

Lol at the intro to this track. It's much like an ode to Kanye's label, Rocafella. It's a braggadocio track done right, if rappers that just talk about themselves nowadays did it like this, I would still listen to the radio, this track is near flawless, but doesn't quite feel like a "closing track". 9/10

Total: 9.6

Title: Classic Album