The minimalist production on the verse puts emphasis on the lyrics which I really liked. This song is about about his wavering faith in god, and how he’s trying to keep his faith but he’s looking for more. Ultralight Beam kicks off the album with one of Kanyes best songs in his discography in my opinion. I think the album opened perfectly and closed perfectly, and despite a few rocky songs along the way, it provided for a great listening experience that I’m sure I’ll return to. There’s lots of different sounds, vibes, and styles across the album which really showcases Kanye’s production ability which puts him on another level for me. There’s lots of highlights off of this album that it’s hard for me to just pick 3 I like for my playlist like I usually do, so I broke my rule and picked 4 out since they’re so diverse and different.Īll in all I really enjoyed this album and the themes of family, love, and trust that we’re the most prevalent on the album. Everything from there on out feels pretty seamless and extremely enjoyable for me. I think the album really picks up at Waves and that’s where the album finds its groove for me. No two songs sound the same so you’re really getting a unique experience with every track. The experimental aspect of the album was interesting enough and something I love about Kanye is how entertaining his music is to listen to. They’re not bad songs, but they definitely feel more experimental.
However for me the stretch of the five songs felt somewhat out of place and didn’t feel like they fit on this album. It’s interesting to note that this album had multiple changes after its until release, it would be interesting to hear an initial release as well as hear the changes as the album evolved, but sadly I wasn’t listening to this when it first came out.įor me the first four songs gave this album a pretty strong start and provided the aesthetic and setup the themes for the album well.
Overall I found this album to have a somewhat rocky start, but definitely amped up and provided a great experience once it hit its stride through the end. It was originally titled So Help Me God, then SWISH, and briefly WAVES. The Life of Pablo is Kanye West’s 7th studio album. Overall Rating and Impression: Rating: 8/10
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