Kanye West Presents Good Music Cruel Summer [Explicit]

VARIOUS ARTISTS

September 18, 2012

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	Sample this album Title by Artist 0:00 / 0:00
1	To The World [Explicit] by Kanye West and R. Kelly and Teyana Taylor	3:51	$1.29
2	Clique [Explicit] by Kanye West & JAY Z & Big Sean	4:54	$1.29
3	Mercy.1 [Explicit] by Kanye West & Big Sean & Pusha T & 2 Chainz	5:26	$1.29
4	New God Flow.1 [Explicit] by Kanye West & Pusha T & Ghostface Killah	5:57	$1.29
5	The Morning [Explicit] by Raekwon & Pusha T & Common & 2 Chainz & Cyhi The Prynce & Kid Cudi & D'Banj	4:35	$1.29
6	Cold.1 [Explicit] by Kanye West & DJ Khaled	3:36	$1.29
7	Higher [Explicit] by The-Dream & Pusha T & Ma$e & Cocaine 80s	4:35	$1.29
8	Sin City [Explicit] by John Legend & Travi$ Scott & Teyana Taylor & Cyhi The Prynce & Malik Yusef	4:28	$1.29
9	The One [Explicit] by Kanye West & Big Sean & 2 Chainz & Marsha Ambrosius	5:45	$1.29
10	Creepers [Explicit] by Kid Cudi	3:14	$1.29
11	Bliss by John Legend and Teyana Taylor	3:30	$1.29
12	Don't Like.1 [Explicit] by Kanye West & Chief Keef & Pusha T & Big Sean & Jadakiss	4:44	$1.29
13	Digital Booklet: Kanye West Presents Good Music Cruel Summer by VARIOUS ARTISTS

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Jonathan

It's A Great Album, Although A Bit Repetitive... (3.5/5)

Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2012

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GOOD Music's Cruel Summer is a great rap album. First, these artists are all very talented. Most of the lyrics are great for what they're supposed to be; the production is also great, the beats are amazing and crisp when you listen through some high-quality headphones. Standout tracks are:
- To The World (great way to start off the album, especially with R. Kelly's hypnotizing vocals.)
- Clique (great beat and great lyrics)
- Mercy (amazing sampling, amazing production, and the artists flow with the beat very well)
- New God Flow
- Cold.1 (although it feels like a mixtape track with DJ Khaled on it, I still like this cocky Kanye West)
- The One (Marsha did well, and the verses were great)
- Creepers (Kid Cudi's solo song, it has the Cudi signature sound. Very laidback, and one of the deeper songs. Although not his best, I was hoping to hear more from him on this compilation)
- Don't Like (more of a hype/radio track, but still very good.)

It may seem like I liked most if the album, and that's because I did. But it does feel a bit repetitve and lacks structure; for example, although I really liked "Creepers", it definitely felt out of place. I was hoping for more variety, a couple of deep/introverted songs wouldn't hurt, right? Ultimately, it feels closer to a mixtape than to an album. Stream some of the songs to see if you'd like it before purchasing, I don't regret it but I can't recommend purchasing the whole album.

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Crystyle

G.O.O.D. Music is the bar everyone else is judge by

Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2012

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Listen, there is no other Hip-Hop collective that is as diverse, original, talented or capable to put a strong theme together and actually make it work to the point where you question everything else that is out. Somehow Kanye has this ability to take songs and make them pop hit's without losing the songs authenticity and the closest thing I have seen to this is maybe Rick Ross but him orchestrating his team to produce something like this isn't possible and hasn't been done since Dr. Dre dropped the Chronic albums (which to me was a compilation since it had all his protege's and friends on it). Kanye is carrying that flag now and doing a damn good job of it and right now G.O.O.D. Music is really the bar everyone is measured on. They are just better in every way and it shows on this album. The only thing is will say to people wondering about the sound on this album is understand that this is Hip-Hop, not pop. If you want to hear pop music that sounds similar to 808's and heartbreaks Kanye than this is not for you. If you want to hear the best Hip-Hop there is out there, something that will push the bounds with different instruments, flow patterns and overall quality of music then you'll love this. All they did was take Watch the Throne and and throw some more lyrical ability on it. It's dope from top to bottom and there isn't one song I would skip on the album. It's definitely going to contend for Hip-Hop album of the year.

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B. Sadler

Pretty D**n good!

Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2012

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Ok. So how do you judge this compilation CD? Do you judge it by the brand new tracks or do you judge it by every song even the ones that we have all been hearing/bumping/dancing to over the last few months. It's tempting to just look at the songs we haven't heard - and say well this album is just "ok" Most of the new songs are bangers except for a couple of RandB tracks that aren't that great. Personally, i think you have to judge this album as awhile. It's already had 5 SINGLES....5 SINGLES that's unheard of. This is an amazing album. No it's not MBDTF or Graduation or any other Kanye solo work. This is a group album...and come on it definitely KILLS MMG Selfmade Vol 1and2. Over the past year, Kanye has become one of my favorite MC's. He's got the midas touch right now...and this album continues to WOW. Can't wait to hear his next solo but until then I'll be bumping this 4 awhile! Worth every penny!!

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Kreston Lee

Classic Kanye, no revolution this time

Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2012

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If you loved any of Kanye's last albums, you will vibe with this one.

There were no moments like past albums where I thought "I need to change my pants, I just s*** myself" but this is a good album nonetheless. The reviews on the rest of the internet say about the same, most people are close to on the fence on this one, no one else s*** their pants cause they love it or hate it, but if your favorite Chi-town rapper collection is getting stale this will give you a "tape full of dope beats to bump when you stroll through in your hood"

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Dr8d8y

Great Album...could live without 2Chainz though...

Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2012

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I bought this album because Kanye is a genius with his production and his love for the craft of hip hop...I just dont understand how 2Chainz made it in the G.O.O.D. Music circle...especially with the likes of Common, Talib Kweli, and etc... I mean all he is "G.O.O.D." for is a dumbed down 16 bars...other than that...the album is GREAT ..i love the lyricism and the transitions in the songs.. its a good listen had some bangers for u to show off in the car...and u can also listen straight through a couple of times to pick up some food for thought...ENJOY

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Big Mac 75

G.O.O.D. Not G.R.E.A.T

Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2012

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This is a very solid album. If you are a Kanye fan, you will enjoy it. Unfortunately, like much of My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy [Explicit ], a lot of the CD was released for free by Kanye or was already available for purchase before the release. Because of this, there is not a whole lot of new material which is too bad because I think it will discourage a lot of people from purchasing this CD. I really do think it's worth it though. It's a G.O.O.D. Cd.

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The REAL Talk

damn Good Music

Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2013

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I haven't been able to play an album uninterrupted in a long time. I don't know how many times I've thrown this on in my headphones or speakers and just let it rock from start to finish. Very impressed by the compilation of talent Mr. West has brought together for this. If you're a fan or not, you definitely should give this a chance. Let me know when the smile leaves your face. I know I'll be waiting a good long while.

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msnewshoes

Not a typical Kanye album

Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2012

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Kanye's Good Music family did not rise to the occasion on this album. It will not be in my rotation next month and will be forgotten very soon. In a way, it's great that the other artists were able to maintain their personal styles, but fans of Kanye should know before purchasing that this is not on par with his solo albums. (Of course, no one promised that it would be.) The best tracks are on the radio, with the exception of Raekwon's "The Morning."

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Unitlad87

Good Album

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 7, 2013

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Standard Kanye stuff here. He has done various albums recently in a electronic style hip hop which is good but this is an album with more artists collaborating in another style. More a group effort. Just topping up the massive bank balance I imagine.

DMC

Initial doubts, now settling in

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 4, 2013

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I found this a bit too "rap-py" to start with - I felt there wasn't enough of Kanye's usual classy selection of old school, melodic samples. It was all a bit too much "bitches and ho's" initially. But... what can I say? Kanye (despite being a bit of a douche from time to time) obviously is totally clued up and knows what direction he is heading in. A great grower.

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Ell

5 Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 18, 2018

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Fantastic Complication Album by the G.O.O.D. music artists! Hope that a Cruel Winter album can come out soon...

MrAdam2007

Best hip-hop album of the year

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 30, 2012

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Personally I think this is the best pure hip-hop album of the year. This is Kanye at his best; producing and rapping, and no auto-tune etc. If you liked the songs that have been released, (clique, mercy, etc.) you'll love this. Worth every penny

kieran

Not bad!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 28, 2016

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Good mixture here,some tracks are better than others and its not as good as kanyes solo stuff but i still like his production and added it to my hip hop collection!

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