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Watch the Throne

Kanye West, Jay-ZAudio CD
3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (200 customer reviews)

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Product Details

  • Audio CD (August 12, 2011)
  • Original Release Date: 2011
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Def Jam
  • ASIN: B005BQLCBO
  • In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Music
  • Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (200 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,789 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

2011 collaboration between two of Hip Hop's biggest icons. The longtime friends and music innovators inspired each other to new heights with their collaboration on Watch The Throne, recorded at various locations around the world. Over a year in the making and a truly global affair, the duo recorded in London and Bath in the UK, Abu Dhabi, Sydney, Paris, and New York City. Though shrouded in secrecy, the album has already been heralded a `masterpiece' by those who have heard it, and features production from The RZA, The Neptunes and Kanye's longtime collaborator Mike Dean. The list of featured vocalists includes Frank Ocean, Beyonc‚, Curtis Mayfield and Mr. Hudson.

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Or maybe they think the public is so stupid that they will by and like anything they make. lamont  |  19 reviewers made a similar statement
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26 of 30 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Who's Gon Stop Them huh?! August 18, 2011
Format:MP3 Music
We've been "Watching The Throne" for almost a full year since its been announced last October. Well now it's finally time to listen to The Throne, and after much anticipation it is finally here. With the statures as high as Jay-Z and Kanye West, it's impossible to not have high expectations for the both of these two especially for the bar they raised on themselves with past critically acclaimed and commercially successful albums from each of them. Between the both of them (Jay-Z currently has 12 number one albums all went at least platinum, and Mr. West has 5 critically acclaimed albums (all went multi-platinum worldwide). There is nothing I can say that hasn't already been said about these two, these two are the most successful and influential figures not only in Hip Hop but music in general that far surpasses any other individual artists and having these two on one album is truly a monumental moment in Hip Hop.

If I had to rate this Collaborative Hip Hop album I would have to compare it to the other Hip Hop Duo's such as the incredible OutKast (Possibly the greatest hip hop duo of all time), to the old school duos of Run D.M.C. to even the more recent collaborative efforts of Eminem and Royce Da 5'9". Now while I admit that Kanye and Jay (Collectively as The Throne) aren't at their craftiest in the lyrics department, their artistic effort musically is beyond anybody in Hip Hop today. This is where The Throne truly outshines the rest and proves their veteran status in Hip Hop, still coming up with new ideas and sounds to create an album filled with depth and variety. In my personal opinion, they really don't have to prove to anyone of how to make "Thriller" level music because the both of them have been doing it for years time and time again.
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44 of 54 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Solid Collaborative Effort August 13, 2011
Format:Audio CD
Superstar collaborations always generate a gargantuan amount of buzz. Certainly a collaborative affair with two of hip-hop's `kings' - Kanye West & Jay-Z - is no different. Watch the Throne's anticipation could be likened to the `Super Bowl' of hip-hop - it just had to materialize. Alongside the anticipation and buzz, there is almost always a downgrade when it comes to the actual material being presented. Falling in line with that, Watch the Throne is a solid effort and for naysayers who expected an incredibly undercooked effort, it over performs. That said, there was room for improvement on Watch the Throne as well, mostly in the area of its overall cohesion. One has to look no further than the first two cuts unlikeness to one another ("No Church in the Wild" and "Lift Off") to see a lack of cohesiveness in theme or concept. Despite this `all-over-the-place' persona, the album works.

"No Church In the Wild" seems a strange entity from an initial listen, but with successive spins, the odd cut unfurls its brilliance. The beat, contributed by 88 Keys is somewhat understated and simple, but that is the appeal. The crooning by Odd Future vocalist Frank Ocean is a nice touch, not to mention some oddball auto-tuned vocals by The-Dream. Comprised a handful of samples, "No Church" proves alluring with interesting rhymes by both superstar rappers. "Lift Off," featuring Beyoncé is most certainly aimed to be the pop-crossover cut, contrasting the alternative sensibilities of "No Church in the Wild." The production is solid (Kanye West, Jeff Bhasker & Mike Dean) and the track is enjoyable, if a little clunky.
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10 of 12 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Applause!!!!! From the STL September 14, 2011
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Okay, so I'm reading through the reviews and they are mixed. One person said "Horrible." Really? What CD did they listen to? Jay and Ye are geniuses and for those that don't get it....my sincerest apologies! I am a 44 year old woman and rap runs through my veins. I love it as much as I love jazz, R&B, classic Rock and some pop. Compared to most of the garbage out now (Soulja Boy, Wiz Khalifa, Wocka Flocka Flame....the list could go on and on), this piece of work is refreshing! 2 high profile rappers at the top of their game came together and created music that doesn't make me cringe. Hats off to both of them! Love the CD from START to FINISH!
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars After a few times it shines through September 10, 2011
Format:MP3 Music|Amazon Verified Purchase
I am a Jay-Z and Kanye fan from both the beginning of both of their careers. When I first listened to this album I expected something different, but as I gave it a second and third try it grew on me to the point where its one of my favorite albums and I recognize the growth in both of them as artists. I highly recommend it.
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11 of 14 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars What are you measuring this cd against?? August 27, 2011
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Format:Audio CD
It seems like everybody has this personal made up fantasy about what this album should have sounded like instead of just listening to the actual music. If a new artist came out with a cd of this quality, everybody including the haters would break out the crown. Let's be real. This is a great cd with something for everybody. It is not a listen for a couple of days and move on type of experience like most other music out right now. If you are a fan of Jay-z, and you know you are, or if you are a fan of Kanye, which you hate to admit, then you will love this cd. This review was sponsored by a lover of great of music.

Favorite Track Right Now: Ni##as in Paris
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved the album
You can ever go wrong with Jay-Z, the man is a genius. Always innovative and always at the top. Cannot ever be replaced.
Published 18 days ago by Michael R Dudzic
3.0 out of 5 stars ITS OK LITTLE DISSAPOINTED
I BEEN HYPING THIS ALBUM SINCE IT WAS ANNOUNCED I PRE-ORDER AND GOT IT THE DAY IT CAME OUT
THE FIRST TIME I HEARD IT I HATED IT BUT I LISTENED TO IT AND I LET IT GROW ON ME... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Nancy M. Lee
4.0 out of 5 stars not a bad album ... but ...
I'm not sure what it is about this album that disappoints me. I can put it in and get what I expect on some tracks but it seems to come up just a little bit short on others. Read more
Published 4 months ago by the king
5.0 out of 5 stars awesome
My son loves it, and I'm starting to like it also. This was a replacement copy for the one I lost
Published 4 months ago by Jeanette Marez
4.0 out of 5 stars Solid album
Great album. Solid collaboration project for Jay Z and Kanye. Not sure the digital booklet is anything special. Happy purchase.
Published 4 months ago by Amazon-er
5.0 out of 5 stars Hello yes
Best album feat. Jay-Z and Kanye to come out of whichever year this came out. 2012 I guess I'm not really remembering at this point.
Published 4 months ago by Evan
4.0 out of 5 stars Jay-Z's ok is still better than most people's best
Is it Jay or Ye's best album? No. Is it better than most other albums even still? Yes. It's commercial for Jay-Z standards. Read more
Published 5 months ago by T Da B
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Album
I love Kanye West and Jay Z and they made a great album together. A lot of the lyrics are really good and I listen to this album often.
Published 5 months ago by AJ Ellingson
5.0 out of 5 stars Great order
Like order I will order again if needed. It was a gift for my sister it's great purchase thank you.
Published 5 months ago by Jason John
5.0 out of 5 stars A Must
I am a huge Jay Z fan as well as a Kanye West fan so this CD is hittin'. I was not disappointed.
Published 5 months ago by S. Dodd
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