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Track Listings
| Disc: 1 |
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| 1. Dark Fantasy feat. Teyana Taylor, Nicki Minaj & Bon Iver |
| 2. Gorgeous feat. KiD CuDi & Raekwon |
| 3. POWER |
| 4. All Of The Lights (Interlude) |
| 5. All Of The Lights |
| Disc: 2 |
| 1. Monster feat. JAY-Z, Rick Ross, Nicki Minaj & Bon Iver |
| 2. So Appalled feat. JAY-Z, Pusha T, Prynce Cy Hi, Swizz Beatz & The RZA |
| 3. Devil In A New Dress feat. Rick Ross |
| Disc: 3 |
| 1. Runaway feat. Pusha T |
| 2. Hell Of A Life |
| 3. Blame Game feat. John Legend |
| 4. Lost In The World feat. Bon Iver |
| 5. Who Will Survive In America |
Editorial Reviews
This is a very special deluxe vinyl LP for Kanye's newest release. It includes 3 LPs along w/frameable artwork.
14-time Grammy-winner Kanye West made a triumphant return to NBC's Saturday Night Live in October, delivering breathtaking performances of his anthem "Power," and his newest single, "Runaway," from his highly anticipated new album MY BEAUTIFUL DARK TWISTED FANTASY.
MY BEAUTIFUL DARK TWISTED FANTASY includes Nikki Minaj, Jay-Z, Rick Ross, and Justin Vernon of Bon Iver on the smash street single "Monster" and Pusha T on "Runaway" which received the Best New Music stamp from Pitchfork. Other guests include Kid Cudi and Raekwon and contributing producers include RZA of Wu-Tang Clan, Pete Rock, and Q-Tip. The new album was recorded in Honolulu and at the legendary Electric Lady Studios in New York City.
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
220 of 253 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Let's get it out of the way up front: If you even tangentially follow the hip hop blogosphere or Twitterverse, you've heard almost all of the substantive tracks on this album (two of the 13 tracks are an interlude and outro). Fully five of the 11 songs were part of Kanye's G.O.O.D. Fridays scheme, another three leaked months ahead of the album's release, and "Dark Fantasy" was included in Kanye's recent short film. But does it matter? Maybe Kanye's done the impossible and crafted an album so good that we'll pay for it even when he gives it away for free.
After listening to the record you'll appreciate how succinctly the album's title summarizes its themes. The record is framed as a fairy tale and the first few lines ("The watered down one, the one you know/ Was made up centuries ago...Twisted fiction, sick addiction/ Gather around children, zip it, listen) almost allude to the gradual censorship of the Brothers Grimm's dark fairytales over the centuries. On My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, Kanye seeks to dismantle the facade of fame and fortune to reveal the twisted debauchery underneath.
Kanye's trademark arrogance is in full force on this album. But this time it's an unapologetic arrogance that's a product of being treated like a god on earth. On "Devil in a New Dress" he rhymes "It's hard to be humble when you're stuntin' on a jumbotron" and on "POWER" "I embody every characteristic of the egotisic, he knows he's so gifted." The occult is another central theme, not only in track titles like "Devil in a New Dress," "Monster" and "Hell of a Life" but in the bars on each record. Kanye offers "We headed to hell, for heaven's sake huh?/ Well I'mma levitate and make the devil wait, yeah."
Perhaps the most personal theme on the album is a feeling of dissatisfaction in the face of so much commercial and critical success. We hear it on "Runaway" ("I always find something wrong/ You've been putting up with me just way too long/I'm so gifted at finding what I don't like the most"). And while Kanye keeps up the pretense of ego (see above) it's clear that the endless criticism has forced chinks in his armor. There are unveiled jabs at both Saturday Night Live and South Park, and bars including "It's not funny anymore, try different jokes," and "I was lookin' at my resume, feelin' real fresh today/ But they rewrite history, I don't believe in yesterday."
In short, the album is brilliant. The rhymes are clever, the music is rich, the emotions are raw and the themes are dark. My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy will be an interesting experiment in an age of dwindling album sales ostensibly due to piracy. If Kanye can move 800,000 units in his first week despite having given the album away, the power of good music will be proven and artists will have no one to blame but themselves.
After listening to the record you'll appreciate how succinctly the album's title summarizes its themes. The record is framed as a fairy tale and the first few lines ("The watered down one, the one you know/ Was made up centuries ago...Twisted fiction, sick addiction/ Gather around children, zip it, listen) almost allude to the gradual censorship of the Brothers Grimm's dark fairytales over the centuries. On My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, Kanye seeks to dismantle the facade of fame and fortune to reveal the twisted debauchery underneath.
Kanye's trademark arrogance is in full force on this album. But this time it's an unapologetic arrogance that's a product of being treated like a god on earth. On "Devil in a New Dress" he rhymes "It's hard to be humble when you're stuntin' on a jumbotron" and on "POWER" "I embody every characteristic of the egotisic, he knows he's so gifted." The occult is another central theme, not only in track titles like "Devil in a New Dress," "Monster" and "Hell of a Life" but in the bars on each record. Kanye offers "We headed to hell, for heaven's sake huh?/ Well I'mma levitate and make the devil wait, yeah."
Perhaps the most personal theme on the album is a feeling of dissatisfaction in the face of so much commercial and critical success. We hear it on "Runaway" ("I always find something wrong/ You've been putting up with me just way too long/I'm so gifted at finding what I don't like the most"). And while Kanye keeps up the pretense of ego (see above) it's clear that the endless criticism has forced chinks in his armor. There are unveiled jabs at both Saturday Night Live and South Park, and bars including "It's not funny anymore, try different jokes," and "I was lookin' at my resume, feelin' real fresh today/ But they rewrite history, I don't believe in yesterday."
In short, the album is brilliant. The rhymes are clever, the music is rich, the emotions are raw and the themes are dark. My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy will be an interesting experiment in an age of dwindling album sales ostensibly due to piracy. If Kanye can move 800,000 units in his first week despite having given the album away, the power of good music will be proven and artists will have no one to blame but themselves.
49 of 54 people found the following review helpful
Format:Vinyl
When mastering an album you do a totally different mix for digital (ie, CD, mp3) and vinyl. The reason for this is the different formats have different characteristics and matching your final mix to take advantage of them yields a superior listening experience. In this case, no effort was made to produce a different mix for vinyl - as far as I can tell this is the digital master pressed onto a record. Ironically, this has produced a release that sounds considerably WORSE than the CD. If your main concern is audio fidelity avoid this release. In fact, I can't even listen to it - after two plays it will never leave the package. My digital copy sounds superior (which is a massive disappointment because I was dying to hear 'All of the Lights' on warm, rich vinyl). I am incredibly disappointed considering this is one of the best albums I've heard in years and I'm frankly appalled that Kanye would sign off on this one after spending so much time crafting an amazing album.
As for the packaging, a lot of work went into the artwork, but no effort went into the materials. The cardboard is flimsy, the vinyl is not heavyweight and for some inexplicable reason the artwork is censored. It's just a painting and not even that suggestive - we better keep America's youth out of our many fine museums and art galleries as well lest they be exposed to anything thought provoking.
Album 5/5
Vinyl 0/5
As for the packaging, a lot of work went into the artwork, but no effort went into the materials. The cardboard is flimsy, the vinyl is not heavyweight and for some inexplicable reason the artwork is censored. It's just a painting and not even that suggestive - we better keep America's youth out of our many fine museums and art galleries as well lest they be exposed to anything thought provoking.
Album 5/5
Vinyl 0/5
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:MP3 Download
I purchased this cd when it first came out and everytime I listen to it I hear something different. It's really a feel good album and Kanye does a great job of capturing the soul and moment in every song, by making you feel the emotion behind everything he's saying. I strongly suggest this cd to everyone.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Awesome
Kanye West may be one of the most egotistical people on the earth but I think that arrogance fuels his music. One of the best albums in recent years.
Published 1 month ago by Steve
An undeniable masterpiece
It was difficult to keep track of all the hyperbole following the release of this album, with some deeming it the Kid A of the 2010's and others calling it a picasso like... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Kenneth
Bought it as a collectors item.
I love the album and It comes beautifully! I didnt open it because i bought it as a collection. It's an awesome buy and im glad i bought it.
Published 2 months ago by dynex360
Superb
Came earlier than expected. Was well packaged so no damage was done. Quality of sound is great! Very much satisfied.
Published 2 months ago by K. B. Sotonwa
Great Album!
Mr Kanye West!!! is the truth!!! Period!!!. He is very very creative and no other rapper can beat that! I love the direction he went with this album
Published 2 months ago by Jannbablo
Great Product!
We purchased this album and were very happy with it. If you like Kanye West, you will love this album.
Published 2 months ago by Amanda Smit
Imma let you finish, but this is one of the greatest albums of all...
Kanye has never disappointed when it comes to his solo albums, and this is absolutely no exception. This is the best album I've ever heard, and it's right up there with Illmatic... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Chris
A Review of a "Twisted" Masterpiece from a casual fan of hip-hop
This is a disclaimer: I don't flow hip-hop. In fact, I don't flow music with same veracity that I did in my youth. Read more
Published 3 months ago by William P. Moore
OH,COME ON!!!!!!!!!!
When will people start to understand the principle that there is nothing new in popular music? Admittedly,some of the re-hash is pretty entertaining, but the ooze that creeps from... Read more
Published 3 months ago by BEETHLITE
Singles are not the High Points
Overhyped for sure, but not a bad album. When i saw this atop of Spin and Vertigo's lists I was shocked. It's good but it did not change or highlight my year whatsoever. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Tyler S.
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