Comments on: Review: College Dropout

By: Jonathan Reed

Jonathan Reed — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 15:57:46 +0000

I am convinced that you so-called rapheads listen to music in a scientific way and jus dont understand that music has a lot to do with feeling.The whole point of Kanye talking about his materialism was to show that he isnt alienated from the materialism he was talking about and that he isnt on a pinnacle talking down to people.hence “i aint holier than thou..” The last time i checked music was an art not some formula to be followed(reused sample from the 90’s x boom-bap drums x some abstract lyrics x a rapping chorus(it shoudnt be catchy because average listeners might like it) )

By: Kevin

Kevin — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:22:09 +0000

You haven’t seen the College Dropout Movie?!?!? Just kidding… thanks for pointing that out!

By: Toast

Toast — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 23:37:02 +0000

Classic. I love this CD.

This was posted under movie reviews btw, just thought I’d say something

By: trapperjohnmd

trapperjohnmd — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 18:52:28 +0000

I would give it a 5/5. The bootleg was even better. Didn’t like the censored version of School Spirit as well

By: BC

BC — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 19:24:17 +0000

my favorite Kanye album, 2-words remains my favorite ever Kanye song, closely followed by Jesus walks, both timeless classics YA HEARD!!

By: FlamesYall

FlamesYall — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 14:32:42 +0000

You ever hear the ‘acoustic’ version of All Falls Down on John Legends live CD. It kills it, real dope.

By: Jason

Jason — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 10:45:31 +0000

nah well it was a Lauryn sample, so he tried to get her to re-sing it for All Falls Down right? but she pulled out, thats why he says syleena saved his life on the track coz she came in…

Good review, but im thinking the material references being made in All Falls Down show his insecurities and self consciousness, it doesnt floss like other rap songs – so its kinda necessary

By: Sam

Sam — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 10:23:20 +0000

a 4/5 is fair… I mean the album does have The new Workout Plan

also wasn’t it Brandy that was going to be on All Falls Down but she pulled out or some shit, not Lauryn?

By: Nelson

Nelson — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 10:01:08 +0000

Agreed Malone at least a 4.5, I mean u really cant blame it on the skits – theyre an important part of the whole aura this album got to it, and simply gives it more soul and feel. When it comes to the features yeeah maybe, but afterall Kanye appear on every track and I dont think it would have been as interesting if you just heard Ye’s voice through the whole album through. As long as they are well picked out and melts in with the main artists vision, theres nothing wrong with features. Totally agree about “All falls down”, woulda been even better with ms Hill, even tho Syleena Johnson does a good job aswell. Why not a 5/5? Considering that this album kinda changed hiphop and brought in a new soulfull sound aswell. Definatly my favourite album so maybe I aint to neutral but still…hehe! Keep putting out reviews, great read!

By: Matchz Malone

Matchz Malone — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 03:19:29 +0000

at least a 4.5 in my book… just sayin.

Good read tho

By: Kevin

Kevin — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 01:45:04 +0000

Good review Beads… thanks!