Yeezus

Competent and often enjoyable, but feels like it's missing something to make it truly special.

I go back and forth on this — some days it's a 4, some days it's a 4.5. The inconsistency in my own feelings about it probably reflects the slight inconsistency of the album itself. But at its best, this is breathtaking.

Timeless. I've listened hundreds of times and it never gets old.

There's not a wasted second on this record. Even the interludes and transitions feel purposeful. I've seen people debate which track is the best and the fact that there's no consensus tells you everything about how consistently excellent it is.

Not quite their best work but honestly that's a high bar. This is still a fantastic album by any reasonable standard. The songwriting is sharp, the sound is distinctive, and it's got great replay value.

The kind of album where you sit in silence after it ends.

The first half of this album is some of the best music I've ever heard. The second half is merely great. That slight drop-off is the only thing keeping this from a perfect score. Still an essential listen.

I can see why people love this but it didn't grab me the way I expected.

Bold artistic choices that mostly work. Rewarding for patient listeners.

Some truly transcendent moments here. A few tracks feel like filler but overall stellar.