West, Kanye

Vinyl Records and Rare LPs:

	808s & Heartbreak New - LP - B0012198-01 Sealed 2014 2LP Triple Gatefold Vinyl Reissue. Includes Full CD, Double-Sided Poster And Lyric Sheet. Re-Released For Def Jams 30th Anniversary. Two Large Custom Hype Stickers On Shrink. "Remember when Kanye West threatened to make an album where he would bear his heartbroken soul, align with T-Pain, sing on every song with the then inescapable Auto-Tune effect and, less problematically, lean on the common element -- the Roland TR-808 drum machine -- of classics like "Make It Last Forever," "Posse on Broadway," "808," and "Bossy"? It would have been a wreck, a case of an artist working through paralyzing heartache while loose in a toy store. Except West wasn't joking. Not only did he go through with it, but Roc-A-Fella released the result in time for the 2008 Christmas shopping season. It was indeed a wreck, if a kind of fascinating one, which helped make the material -- voiced by someone who could not really sing, whose substantial shortcomings were not made less obvious by a polarizing studio device -- seem a little less difficult on the ears. In various spots across 808s & Heartbreak, the constant flutter of West's processed voice, along with a seldom interrupted sluggish march of aching sounds, is enlivened by the disarming manner in which despair and dejection are conveyed. When, in "Welcome to Heartbreak," he dispassionately recounts sitting alone on a flight, ahead of a laughing family, he makes first class sound like Siberia; he'd swap lives with the father in an instant. The majority of the lyrics, however, are directed at an ex who evidently did some damage; in "RoboCop" alone, she gets compared to the antagonist in Misery and is called a "spoiled little L.A. girl." Earlier in the album, the number she did on him is called "the coldest story ever told," yet he admits he still fantasizes about her. All the blocky drums, dragging strings, droning synths, and joyless pianos lead to a bleak set of productions -- even the synthetic calliope in "Heartless" is unnerved, and the relative pep of "Paranoid" provides no respite, its bitter lyrics subverting a boisterous beat. Several tracks have almost as much in common with irrefutably bleak post-punk albums, such as New Order's Movement and the Cure's Pornography, as contemporary rap and R&B. ("Coldest Winter," where West longs for his departed mother, samples the most desolate song from the first Tears for Fears album.) For anyone sifting through a broken relationship and self-letdown, this could all be therapeutic. Otherwise, no matter its commendable fearlessness, the album is a listless, bleary trudge along West's permafrost." All Music Guide - Andy Kellman more
	808s & Heartbreak New - LP - B0012198-01 Sealed 2020 Repress. 2LP Housed In A Deluxe Tri-Fold Jacket; Includes Full CD, Double-Sided Poster And Lyric Sheet. Re-Released For DefJams 30th Anniversary. An Underrated Piece In His Catalogue. more
	808s & Heartbreak Used - LP - B0012198-01 2014 Or Later 2LP Reissue, With CD. The CD Artwork Has Horizontal Lines And No Gloves Holding The Heart. The Original And Later Versions Has Matching Artwork To The Inner Gatefold/CD Holder. Housed In A Deluxe Tri-Fold Jacket And Has Double-Sided Poster And Lyric Sheet. more
	808s & Heartbreak New - LP - B0012198 Sealed 2008 2LP Triple Gatefold Vinyl. Includes Full CD, Double-Sided Poster And Lyric Sheet. more
	808s & Heartbreak New - LP - B0012198 Sealed 2008 Original 2LP Triple Gatefold Vinyl Original. Includes Full CD, Double-Sided Poster, Lyric Sheet And Custom Hype Sticker. more
	Donda New - LP - B0034448-01 Sealed 2022 4LP Deluxe Edition in double fold out cover. "Donda," Kanye West's tenth studio album reflects a deeply personal and expansive exploration of themes including grief, faith, and redemption. Named in tribute to West's late mother, Donda West, the album embodies a spiritual journey through its sprawling 27 tracks. Collaborations feature an eclectic mix of artists such as Jay-Z, The Weeknd, Kid Cudi, and Lil Baby, showcasing West's keen ability to blend diverse musical influences. Musically, "Donda" traverses a wide sonic landscape, integrating gospel, hip-hop, and avant-garde elements, underscored by West's signature maximalist production. The album's creation was marked by a series of high-profile, theatrical listening events, notably at Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium and Chicago's Soldier Field, which drew attention for their grandiose staging and performance art elements. Critics have noted how "Donda" acts as a conduit for West's introspection, grappling with public persona, legacy, and spiritual introspection. The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, cementing West's status as a chart-topping artist. While "Donda" has sparked polarizing opinions, it remains a testament to Kanye West's enduring impact on contemporary music and culture, inviting listeners to engage with its rich tapestry of emotions and soundscapes. more
	Donda New - LP - B0034448-01 Sealed 2022 4LP Deluxe Edition Original. Housed In A Heavy Duty Double Gatefold Jacket. "The First Noticeable Thing About Kanye West's Tenth Studio Album, Donda, Is Its Mass. With 27 Tracks, A Running Time Of An Hour And 48 Minutes, And A Dense List Of Contributors Including Jay-Z, Kid Cudi, Roddy Ricch, Jay Electronica, Travis Scott, Lil Durk, And Many, Many More, Donda Is Poised To Be An Epic Statement, An All-out Event. The Music Itself Tells A Different Story. Still Bearing The Religious Overtones Of 2019's Jesus Is King, West Assembles The Sprawling Donda From Minimal Arrangements That Linger While Feeling Eerily Unfinished. This Is Perhaps Most Apparent In The Conspicuous Absence Of Drums From Many Of The Tracks. The Hooky "Jail" Sounds Like A Rocked-up Version Of Something From Graduation, With Auto-tuned Vocals Swimming Happily Around Crunchy Guitars. It's A Banger With No Bang, Though, Waiting Until The Last Seconds Of The Song To Bring In A Brief, Stilted Drum Pattern. "Tell The Vision" Also Lacks A Forceful Rhythm Track, Stitching Together A Stumbling Piano Loop With Fragmented Hi-hat Skitters To Hold A Ghostly Verse From Pop Smoke. Traces Of The Old Kanye Show Up Alongside This New Subtractive Approach. "Junya" Is Upbeat And Confident, With A Cheery Church Organ Sample And Another Skeletal Rhythm Track Serving As A Backing Track For Lively Flows. We're Reminded Of West's Production Mastery When He Cuts Up A Lauryn Hill Sample For Standout Track "Believe What I Say," While "Lord I Need You" Carries Diminished Echoes Of The Grandiose Pop Magnitude Of My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, And The Thick Bass And Abrasive Rush Of "God Breathed" Would Fit In On Yeezus. Donda Isn't Without Its Highlights, But Taken As A Whole, It's Both Confused And Confusing. The Album Is Purportedly A Tribute To Kanye's Late Mother, Donda West, Who Died In 2007. Donda's Presence Is Felt Throughout The Record, In Particular During Moments Like The Somber Beauty Of "Jesus Lord," And More Directly On The Song That Bears Her Name And Includes Audio Of Her Speaking. In This Exhaustive Form, However, It Becomes Harder To Keep The Threads Of Any Emotional Narrative Or Even Fully Absorb The Slew Of Sometimes Only Partially Realized Ideas That Play Out Over The Course Of Donda's Nearly Two Hours. At A Certain Point, All But The Most Devoted Fans Might Have To Wonder If Everything That Made The Final Cut Is Completely Necessary. As With Every New Shape He Takes, Kanye Can Be Heard Deep Within Donda's Drum-Less Beats And Protracted Wandering. His Role As The Man Behind The Curtain Somehow Keeps The Songs Compelling Even As They Become Hard To Digest. 808s & Heartbreak Confounded Both Fans And Critics With Its Frigid Atmospheres And Gothic Undertones When It First Arrived In 2008, But Its Production Went On To Influence The Better Part Of The Next Decade Of Mainstream Pop And Rap. The First Few Times Through, Donda Feels Haunted And Incomplete, Yet There's A Spark Deep Inside The Songs That Suggests Kanye Might Merely Be Ahead Of The Curve. It Wouldn't Be The First Time." AMG Review By Fred Thomas. more
	Donda New - LP - B0034448-01 Sealed 2022 4LP Deluxe Edition Original. Housed In A Heavy Duty Double Gatefold Jacket. "The First Noticeable Thing About Kanye West's Tenth Studio Album, Donda, Is Its Mass. With 27 Tracks, A Running Time Of An Hour And 48 Minutes, And A Dense List Of Contributors Including Jay-Z, Kid Cudi, Roddy Ricch, Jay Electronica, Travis Scott, Lil Durk, And Many, Many More, Donda Is Poised To Be An Epic Statement, An All-out Event. The Music Itself Tells A Different Story. Still Bearing The Religious Overtones Of 2019's Jesus Is King, West Assembles The Sprawling Donda From Minimal Arrangements That Linger While Feeling Eerily Unfinished. This Is Perhaps Most Apparent In The Conspicuous Absence Of Drums From Many Of The Tracks. The Hooky "Jail" Sounds Like A Rocked-up Version Of Something From Graduation, With Auto-tuned Vocals Swimming Happily Around Crunchy Guitars. It's A Banger With No Bang, Though, Waiting Until The Last Seconds Of The Song To Bring In A Brief, Stilted Drum Pattern. "Tell The Vision" Also Lacks A Forceful Rhythm Track, Stitching Together A Stumbling Piano Loop With Fragmented Hi-hat Skitters To Hold A Ghostly Verse From Pop Smoke. Traces Of The Old Kanye Show Up Alongside This New Subtractive Approach. "Junya" Is Upbeat And Confident, With A Cheery Church Organ Sample And Another Skeletal Rhythm Track Serving As A Backing Track For Lively Flows. We're Reminded Of West's Production Mastery When He Cuts Up A Lauryn Hill Sample For Standout Track "Believe What I Say," While "Lord I Need You" Carries Diminished Echoes Of The Grandiose Pop Magnitude Of My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, And The Thick Bass And Abrasive Rush Of "God Breathed" Would Fit In On Yeezus. Donda Isn't Without Its Highlights, But Taken As A Whole, It's Both Confused And Confusing. The Album Is Purportedly A Tribute To Kanye's Late Mother, Donda West, Who Died In 2007. Donda's Presence Is Felt Throughout The Record, In Particular During Moments Like The Somber Beauty Of "Jesus Lord," And More Directly On The Song That Bears Her Name And Includes Audio Of Her Speaking. In This Exhaustive Form, However, It Becomes Harder To Keep The Threads Of Any Emotional Narrative Or Even Fully Absorb The Slew Of Sometimes Only Partially Realized Ideas That Play Out Over The Course Of Donda's Nearly Two Hours. At A Certain Point, All But The Most Devoted Fans Might Have To Wonder If Everything That Made The Final Cut Is Completely Necessary. As With Every New Shape He Takes, Kanye Can Be Heard Deep Within Donda's Drum-Less Beats And Protracted Wandering. His Role As The Man Behind The Curtain Somehow Keeps The Songs Compelling Even As They Become Hard To Digest. 808s & Heartbreak Confounded Both Fans And Critics With Its Frigid Atmospheres And Gothic Undertones When It First Arrived In 2008, But Its Production Went On To Influence The Better Part Of The Next Decade Of Mainstream Pop And Rap. The First Few Times Through, Donda Feels Haunted And Incomplete, Yet There's A Spark Deep Inside The Songs That Suggests Kanye Might Merely Be Ahead Of The Curve. It Wouldn't Be The First Time." AMG Review By Fred Thomas. more
	Donda New - LP - B0034448-01 Sealed 2022 4LP Deluxe Edition Original. Housed In A Heavy Duty Double Gatefold Jacket. "The First Noticeable Thing About Kanye West's Tenth Studio Album, Donda, Is Its Mass. With 27 Tracks, A Running Time Of An Hour And 48 Minutes, And A Dense List Of Contributors Including Jay-Z, Kid Cudi, Roddy Ricch, Jay Electronica, Travis Scott, Lil Durk, And Many, Many More, Donda Is Poised To Be An Epic Statement, An All-out Event. The Music Itself Tells A Different Story. Still Bearing The Religious Overtones Of 2019's Jesus Is King, West Assembles The Sprawling Donda From Minimal Arrangements That Linger While Feeling Eerily Unfinished. This Is Perhaps Most Apparent In The Conspicuous Absence Of Drums From Many Of The Tracks. The Hooky "Jail" Sounds Like A Rocked-up Version Of Something From Graduation, With Auto-tuned Vocals Swimming Happily Around Crunchy Guitars. It's A Banger With No Bang, Though, Waiting Until The Last Seconds Of The Song To Bring In A Brief, Stilted Drum Pattern. "Tell The Vision" Also Lacks A Forceful Rhythm Track, Stitching Together A Stumbling Piano Loop With Fragmented Hi-hat Skitters To Hold A Ghostly Verse From Pop Smoke. Traces Of The Old Kanye Show Up Alongside This New Subtractive Approach. "Junya" Is Upbeat And Confident, With A Cheery Church Organ Sample And Another Skeletal Rhythm Track Serving As A Backing Track For Lively Flows. We're Reminded Of West's Production Mastery When He Cuts Up A Lauryn Hill Sample For Standout Track "Believe What I Say," While "Lord I Need You" Carries Diminished Echoes Of The Grandiose Pop Magnitude Of My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, And The Thick Bass And Abrasive Rush Of "God Breathed" Would Fit In On Yeezus. Donda Isn't Without Its Highlights, But Taken As A Whole, It's Both Confused And Confusing. The Album Is Purportedly A Tribute To Kanye's Late Mother, Donda West, Who Died In 2007. Donda's Presence Is Felt Throughout The Record, In Particular During Moments Like The Somber Beauty Of "Jesus Lord," And More Directly On The Song That Bears Her Name And Includes Audio Of Her Speaking. In This Exhaustive Form, However, It Becomes Harder To Keep The Threads Of Any Emotional Narrative Or Even Fully Absorb The Slew Of Sometimes Only Partially Realized Ideas That Play Out Over The Course Of Donda's Nearly Two Hours. At A Certain Point, All But The Most Devoted Fans Might Have To Wonder If Everything That Made The Final Cut Is Completely Necessary. As With Every New Shape He Takes, Kanye Can Be Heard Deep Within Donda's Drum-Less Beats And Protracted Wandering. His Role As The Man Behind The Curtain Somehow Keeps The Songs Compelling Even As They Become Hard To Digest. 808s & Heartbreak Confounded Both Fans And Critics With Its Frigid Atmospheres And Gothic Undertones When It First Arrived In 2008, But Its Production Went On To Influence The Better Part Of The Next Decade Of Mainstream Pop And Rap. The First Few Times Through, Donda Feels Haunted And Incomplete, Yet There's A Spark Deep Inside The Songs That Suggests Kanye Might Merely Be Ahead Of The Curve. It Wouldn't Be The First Time." AMG Review By Fred Thomas. more
	Donda Used - LP - B0034448-01 2022 4LP Deluxe Edition Original. Housed In A Heavy Duty Double Gatefold Jacket. "The First Noticeable Thing About Kanye West's Tenth Studio Album, Donda, Is Its Mass. With 27 Tracks, A Running Time Of An Hour And 48 Minutes, And A Dense List Of Contributors Including Jay-Z, Kid Cudi, Roddy Ricch, Jay Electronica, Travis Scott, Lil Durk, And Many, Many More, Donda Is Poised To Be An Epic Statement, An All-out Event. The Music Itself Tells A Different Story. Still Bearing The Religious Overtones Of 2019's Jesus Is King, West Assembles The Sprawling Donda From Minimal Arrangements That Linger While Feeling Eerily Unfinished. This Is Perhaps Most Apparent In The Conspicuous Absence Of Drums From Many Of The Tracks. The Hooky "Jail" Sounds Like A Rocked-up Version Of Something From Graduation, With Auto-tuned Vocals Swimming Happily Around Crunchy Guitars. It's A Banger With No Bang, Though, Waiting Until The Last Seconds Of The Song To Bring In A Brief, Stilted Drum Pattern. "Tell The Vision" Also Lacks A Forceful Rhythm Track, Stitching Together A Stumbling Piano Loop With Fragmented Hi-hat Skitters To Hold A Ghostly Verse From Pop Smoke. Traces Of The Old Kanye Show Up Alongside This New Subtractive Approach. "Junya" Is Upbeat And Confident, With A Cheery Church Organ Sample And Another Skeletal Rhythm Track Serving As A Backing Track For Lively Flows. We're Reminded Of West's Production Mastery When He Cuts Up A Lauryn Hill Sample For Standout Track "Believe What I Say," While "Lord I Need You" Carries Diminished Echoes Of The Grandiose Pop Magnitude Of My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, And The Thick Bass And Abrasive Rush Of "God Breathed" Would Fit In On Yeezus. Donda Isn't Without Its Highlights, But Taken As A Whole, It's Both Confused And Confusing. The Album Is Purportedly A Tribute To Kanye's Late Mother, Donda West, Who Died In 2007. Donda's Presence Is Felt Throughout The Record, In Particular During Moments Like The Somber Beauty Of "Jesus Lord," And More Directly On The Song That Bears Her Name And Includes Audio Of Her Speaking. In This Exhaustive Form, However, It Becomes Harder To Keep The Threads Of Any Emotional Narrative Or Even Fully Absorb The Slew Of Sometimes Only Partially Realized Ideas That Play Out Over The Course Of Donda's Nearly Two Hours. At A Certain Point, All But The Most Devoted Fans Might Have To Wonder If Everything That Made The Final Cut Is Completely Necessary. As With Every New Shape He Takes, Kanye Can Be Heard Deep Within Donda's Drum-Less Beats And Protracted Wandering. His Role As The Man Behind The Curtain Somehow Keeps The Songs Compelling Even As They Become Hard To Digest. 808s & Heartbreak Confounded Both Fans And Critics With Its Frigid Atmospheres And Gothic Undertones When It First Arrived In 2008, But Its Production Went On To Influence The Better Part Of The Next Decade Of Mainstream Pop And Rap. The First Few Times Through, Donda Feels Haunted And Incomplete, Yet There's A Spark Deep Inside The Songs That Suggests Kanye Might Merely Be Ahead Of The Curve. It Wouldn't Be The First Time." AMG Review By Fred Thomas. more
	Jesus Is King Colored Vinyl - New - B0031455-01 New 2020 original US pressing on Blue vinyl housed in a transparent PVC sleeve with 10.5" insert. more
	Late Registration New - LP - B00004813 Sealed, Out Of Print 2005 2LP Original With Custom Grammy Award Hype Sticker On The Shrink Wrap. more
	Late Registration Used - LP - B00004813 Out Of Print 2005 2LP Original With Insert. more
	Late Registration New - LP - B0004813-01 Sealed 2021 Repress. May Have Corner Ding. "And Then, In A Flash, Kanye Was Everywhere, Transformed From Respected Producer To Big-name Producer/mc, Throwing A Fit At The American Music Awards, Performing "Jesus Walks" At The Grammys, Wearing His Diamond-studded Jesus Piece, Appearing On The Cover Of Time, Running His Mouth 24/7. One Thing That Remains Unchanged Is Kanye's Hunger, Even Though His Head Has Swollen To The Point Where It Could Be Separated From His Body, Shot Into Space, And Considered A Planet. Raised Middle Class, Kanye Didn't Have To Hustle His Way Out Of Poverty, The Number One Key To Credibility For Many Hip-hop Fans, Whether It Comes To Rapper Turned Rapping Label Presidents Or Suburban Teens. And Now That He Has Proved Himself In Another Way, Through His Stratospheric Success -- Which Also Won Him A Gaggle Of Haters As Passionate As His Followers -- He Doesn't Want To Be Seen As A Novelty Whose Ambitions Have Been Fulfilled. On Late Registration, He Finds Himself Backed Into A Corner, Albeit As King Of The Mountain. It's A Paradox, Which Is Exactly What He Thrives On. His Follow-up To The College Dropout Isn't Likely To Change The Minds Of The Resistant. As An Mc, Kanye Remains Limited, With All-too-familiar Flows That Weren't Exceptional To Begin With (You Could Place A Number Of These Rhymes Over College Dropout Beats). He Uses The Same Lyrical Strategies As Well. Take Lead Single "Diamonds From Sierra Leone," In Which He Switches From Boastful To Rueful; More Importantly, The Conflict Felt In Owning Blood Diamonds Will Be Lost On Those Who Couldn't Afford One With Years Of Combined Income. Even So, He Can Be Tremendous As A Pure Writer, Whether Digging Up Uncovered Topics (As On "Diamonds") Or Spinning A Clever Line ("Before Anybody Wanted K. West's Beats, Me And My Girl Split The Buffet At Kfc"). The Production Approach, However, Is Rather Different From The Debut. Crude Beats And Drastically Tempo-shifted Samples Are Replaced With A More Traditionally Musical Touch From Jon Brion (Fiona Apple, Aimee Mann), Who Co-produces With West On Most Of The Tracks. (Ironically, The Just Blaze-helmed "Touch The Sky" Tops Everything Laid Down By The Pair, Despite Its Heavy Reliance On Curtis Mayfield's "Move On Up.") West And Brion Are A Good, If Unlikely, Match. Brion's String Arrangements And Brass Flecks Add A New Dimension To West's Beats Without Overshadowing Them, And The Results Are Neither Too Adventurous Nor Too Conservative. While Krs-one Was The First To Proclaim, "I Am Hip-hop," Kanye West Might As Well Be The First Mc To Boldly State, "I Am Pop"." AMG Review By Andy Kellman. more
	Late Registration Used - LP - B0004813-01 2021 2LP Repress. Strong VG++. "And Then, In A Flash, Kanye Was Everywhere, Transformed From Respected Producer To Big-name Producer/mc, Throwing A Fit At The American Music Awards, Performing "Jesus Walks" At The Grammys, Wearing His Diamond-studded Jesus Piece, Appearing On The Cover Of Time, Running His Mouth 24/7. One Thing That Remains Unchanged Is Kanye's Hunger, Even Though His Head Has Swollen To The Point Where It Could Be Separated From His Body, Shot Into Space, And Considered A Planet. Raised Middle Class, Kanye Didn't Have To Hustle His Way Out Of Poverty, The Number One Key To Credibility For Many Hip-hop Fans, Whether It Comes To Rapper Turned Rapping Label Presidents Or Suburban Teens. And Now That He Has Proved Himself In Another Way, Through His Stratospheric Success -- Which Also Won Him A Gaggle Of Haters As Passionate As His Followers -- He Doesn't Want To Be Seen As A Novelty Whose Ambitions Have Been Fulfilled. On Late Registration, He Finds Himself Backed Into A Corner, Albeit As King Of The Mountain. It's A Paradox, Which Is Exactly What He Thrives On. His Follow-up To The College Dropout Isn't Likely To Change The Minds Of The Resistant. As An Mc, Kanye Remains Limited, With All-too-familiar Flows That Weren't Exceptional To Begin With (You Could Place A Number Of These Rhymes Over College Dropout Beats). He Uses The Same Lyrical Strategies As Well. Take Lead Single "Diamonds From Sierra Leone," In Which He Switches From Boastful To Rueful; More Importantly, The Conflict Felt In Owning Blood Diamonds Will Be Lost On Those Who Couldn't Afford One With Years Of Combined Income. Even So, He Can Be Tremendous As A Pure Writer, Whether Digging Up Uncovered Topics (As On "Diamonds") Or Spinning A Clever Line ("Before Anybody Wanted K. West's Beats, Me And My Girl Split The Buffet At Kfc"). The Production Approach, However, Is Rather Different From The Debut. Crude Beats And Drastically Tempo-shifted Samples Are Replaced With A More Traditionally Musical Touch From Jon Brion (Fiona Apple, Aimee Mann), Who Co-produces With West On Most Of The Tracks. (Ironically, The Just Blaze-helmed "Touch The Sky" Tops Everything Laid Down By The Pair, Despite Its Heavy Reliance On Curtis Mayfield's "Move On Up.") West And Brion Are A Good, If Unlikely, Match. Brion's String Arrangements And Brass Flecks Add A New Dimension To West's Beats Without Overshadowing Them, And The Results Are Neither Too Adventurous Nor Too Conservative. While Krs-one Was The First To Proclaim, "I Am Hip-hop," Kanye West Might As Well Be The First Mc To Boldly State, "I Am Pop"." AMG Review By Andy Kellman. more
	Late Registration New - LP - B0004813-01 Sealed 2021 Repress, No Hype Sticker. "Made In Czech Republic" Sticker On Back. "And Then, In A Flash, Kanye Was Everywhere, Transformed From Respected Producer To Big-name Producer/mc, Throwing A Fit At The American Music Awards, Performing "Jesus Walks" At The Grammys, Wearing His Diamond-studded Jesus Piece, Appearing On The Cover Of Time, Running His Mouth 24/7. One Thing That Remains Unchanged Is Kanye's Hunger, Even Though His Head Has Swollen To The Point Where It Could Be Separated From His Body, Shot Into Space, And Considered A Planet. Raised Middle Class, Kanye Didn't Have To Hustle His Way Out Of Poverty, The Number One Key To Credibility For Many Hip-hop Fans, Whether It Comes To Rapper Turned Rapping Label Presidents Or Suburban Teens. And Now That He Has Proved Himself In Another Way, Through His Stratospheric Success -- Which Also Won Him A Gaggle Of Haters As Passionate As His Followers -- He Doesn't Want To Be Seen As A Novelty Whose Ambitions Have Been Fulfilled. On Late Registration, He Finds Himself Backed Into A Corner, Albeit As King Of The Mountain. It's A Paradox, Which Is Exactly What He Thrives On. His Follow-up To The College Dropout Isn't Likely To Change The Minds Of The Resistant. As An Mc, Kanye Remains Limited, With All-too-familiar Flows That Weren't Exceptional To Begin With (You Could Place A Number Of These Rhymes Over College Dropout Beats). He Uses The Same Lyrical Strategies As Well. Take Lead Single "Diamonds From Sierra Leone," In Which He Switches From Boastful To Rueful; More Importantly, The Conflict Felt In Owning Blood Diamonds Will Be Lost On Those Who Couldn't Afford One With Years Of Combined Income. Even So, He Can Be Tremendous As A Pure Writer, Whether Digging Up Uncovered Topics (As On "Diamonds") Or Spinning A Clever Line ("Before Anybody Wanted K. West's Beats, Me And My Girl Split The Buffet At Kfc"). The Production Approach, However, Is Rather Different From The Debut. Crude Beats And Drastically Tempo-shifted Samples Are Replaced With A More Traditionally Musical Touch From Jon Brion (Fiona Apple, Aimee Mann), Who Co-produces With West On Most Of The Tracks. (Ironically, The Just Blaze-helmed "Touch The Sky" Tops Everything Laid Down By The Pair, Despite Its Heavy Reliance On Curtis Mayfield's "Move On Up.") West And Brion Are A Good, If Unlikely, Match. Brion's String Arrangements And Brass Flecks Add A New Dimension To West's Beats Without Overshadowing Them, And The Results Are Neither Too Adventurous Nor Too Conservative. While Krs-one Was The First To Proclaim, "I Am Hip-hop," Kanye West Might As Well Be The First Mc To Boldly State, "I Am Pop"." AMG - Andy Kellman more
	Late Registration New - LP - B0004813-01 Sealed 2021 Repress, No Hype Sticker. "Made In Czech Republic" Sticker On Back. "And Then, In A Flash, Kanye Was Everywhere, Transformed From Respected Producer To Big-name Producer/mc, Throwing A Fit At The American Music Awards, Performing "Jesus Walks" At The Grammys, Wearing His Diamond-studded Jesus Piece, Appearing On The Cover Of Time, Running His Mouth 24/7. One Thing That Remains Unchanged Is Kanye's Hunger, Even Though His Head Has Swollen To The Point Where It Could Be Separated From His Body, Shot Into Space, And Considered A Planet. Raised Middle Class, Kanye Didn't Have To Hustle His Way Out Of Poverty, The Number One Key To Credibility For Many Hip-hop Fans, Whether It Comes To Rapper Turned Rapping Label Presidents Or Suburban Teens. And Now That He Has Proved Himself In Another Way, Through His Stratospheric Success -- Which Also Won Him A Gaggle Of Haters As Passionate As His Followers -- He Doesn't Want To Be Seen As A Novelty Whose Ambitions Have Been Fulfilled. On Late Registration, He Finds Himself Backed Into A Corner, Albeit As King Of The Mountain. It's A Paradox, Which Is Exactly What He Thrives On. His Follow-up To The College Dropout Isn't Likely To Change The Minds Of The Resistant. As An Mc, Kanye Remains Limited, With All-too-familiar Flows That Weren't Exceptional To Begin With (You Could Place A Number Of These Rhymes Over College Dropout Beats). He Uses The Same Lyrical Strategies As Well. Take Lead Single "Diamonds From Sierra Leone," In Which He Switches From Boastful To Rueful; More Importantly, The Conflict Felt In Owning Blood Diamonds Will Be Lost On Those Who Couldn't Afford One With Years Of Combined Income. Even So, He Can Be Tremendous As A Pure Writer, Whether Digging Up Uncovered Topics (As On "Diamonds") Or Spinning A Clever Line ("Before Anybody Wanted K. West's Beats, Me And My Girl Split The Buffet At Kfc"). The Production Approach, However, Is Rather Different From The Debut. Crude Beats And Drastically Tempo-shifted Samples Are Replaced With A More Traditionally Musical Touch From Jon Brion (Fiona Apple, Aimee Mann), Who Co-produces With West On Most Of The Tracks. (Ironically, The Just Blaze-helmed "Touch The Sky" Tops Everything Laid Down By The Pair, Despite Its Heavy Reliance On Curtis Mayfield's "Move On Up.") West And Brion Are A Good, If Unlikely, Match. Brion's String Arrangements And Brass Flecks Add A New Dimension To West's Beats Without Overshadowing Them, And The Results Are Neither Too Adventurous Nor Too Conservative. While Krs-one Was The First To Proclaim, "I Am Hip-hop," Kanye West Might As Well Be The First Mc To Boldly State, "I Am Pop"." AMG - Andy Kellman more
	My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy New - LP - B0014695 Sealed Reissue Limited Edition 3LP Set Housed In A Die Cut Tri Fold Cover. Includes Frameable Artwork And Collector's Poster. Rated 5 Stars By Rolling Stone And 10/10 By Pitchfork. Large Gold Hype Sticker On Shrink. more
	My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy New - LP - B0014695-01 Sealed 2023 LE 3xLP set pressed on premium vinyl and housed in a deluxe die cut, tri-fold jacket. Includes frameable artwork and collectors poster. Large metallic gold hype sticker on shrink. "As fatiguing as it is invigorating, as cold-blooded as it is heart-rending, as haphazardly splattered as it is meticulously sculpted, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy is an extraordinarily complex 70-minute set of songs. Listening to it, much like saying or typing its title, is a laborious process. In some ways, it's the culmination of Kanye West's first four albums, but it does not merely draw characteristics from each one of them. The 13 tracks, eight of which are between five and nine minutes in length, sometimes fuse them together simultaneously. Consequently, the sonic and emotional layers are often difficult to pry apart and enumerate. Nothing exemplifies its contrasting elements and maniacal extravagance as much as "All of the Lights." Rattling, raw, synthetic toms are embellished with brass, woodwinds, and strings. It’s a celebration of fame ("Fast cars, shooting stars") and a lament of its consequences ("Restraining order/Can't see my daughter"). Its making involved 42 people, including not one but two French horn players and over a dozen high-profile vocalists, only some of which are perceptible. At once, the song features one of the year's most rugged beats while supplying enough opulent detail to make Late Registration collaborator Jon Brion's head spin. "Blame Game" chills more than anything off 808s & Heartbreak. Sullen solo-piano Aphex Twin plays beneath morose cello; with a chorus from John Legend, a dejected, embittered West -- whose voice toggles between naturally clear-sounding and ominously pitched-down as it pans back and forth -- tempers wistfully-written, maliciously-delivered lines like "Been a long time since I spoke to you in a bathroom, ripping you up, fuckin' and chokin' you" with untreated and distinctively pained confessions like "I can't love you this much." The contrast in "Devil in a New Dress," featuring Rick Ross, is of a different sort; a throwback soul production provided by the Smokey Robinson-sampling Bink, it's as gorgeous as any of West's own early work, yet it's marred by an aimless instrumental stretch, roughly 90 seconds in length, that involves some incongruent electric guitar flame-out. Even less explicable is the last third of the nine-minute "Runaway," when West blows into a device and comes out sounding something like a muffled, bristly version of Robert Fripp's guitar. The only thing that remains unchanged is West's lyrical accuracy; for every rhyme that stuns, there's one deserving of mockery from any given contestant off the The White Rapper Show. As the ego and ambition swells, so does the appeal, the repulsiveness, and -- most importantly -- the ingenuity. Whether loved or loathed, fully enjoyed or merely admired, this album should be regarded as a deeply fascinating accomplishment." AMG - Andy Kellman more
	My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy New - LP - B0014695-01 Sealed 2023 LE 3xLP set pressed on premium vinyl and housed in a deluxe die cut, tri-fold jacket. Includes frameable artwork and collectors poster. Large metallic gold hype sticker on shrink. "As fatiguing as it is invigorating, as cold-blooded as it is heart-rending, as haphazardly splattered as it is meticulously sculpted, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy is an extraordinarily complex 70-minute set of songs. Listening to it, much like saying or typing its title, is a laborious process. In some ways, it's the culmination of Kanye West's first four albums, but it does not merely draw characteristics from each one of them. The 13 tracks, eight of which are between five and nine minutes in length, sometimes fuse them together simultaneously. Consequently, the sonic and emotional layers are often difficult to pry apart and enumerate. Nothing exemplifies its contrasting elements and maniacal extravagance as much as "All of the Lights." Rattling, raw, synthetic toms are embellished with brass, woodwinds, and strings. It’s a celebration of fame ("Fast cars, shooting stars") and a lament of its consequences ("Restraining order/Can't see my daughter"). Its making involved 42 people, including not one but two French horn players and over a dozen high-profile vocalists, only some of which are perceptible. At once, the song features one of the year's most rugged beats while supplying enough opulent detail to make Late Registration collaborator Jon Brion's head spin. "Blame Game" chills more than anything off 808s & Heartbreak. Sullen solo-piano Aphex Twin plays beneath morose cello; with a chorus from John Legend, a dejected, embittered West -- whose voice toggles between naturally clear-sounding and ominously pitched-down as it pans back and forth -- tempers wistfully-written, maliciously-delivered lines like "Been a long time since I spoke to you in a bathroom, ripping you up, fuckin' and chokin' you" with untreated and distinctively pained confessions like "I can't love you this much." The contrast in "Devil in a New Dress," featuring Rick Ross, is of a different sort; a throwback soul production provided by the Smokey Robinson-sampling Bink, it's as gorgeous as any of West's own early work, yet it's marred by an aimless instrumental stretch, roughly 90 seconds in length, that involves some incongruent electric guitar flame-out. Even less explicable is the last third of the nine-minute "Runaway," when West blows into a device and comes out sounding something like a muffled, bristly version of Robert Fripp's guitar. The only thing that remains unchanged is West's lyrical accuracy; for every rhyme that stuns, there's one deserving of mockery from any given contestant off the The White Rapper Show. As the ego and ambition swells, so does the appeal, the repulsiveness, and -- most importantly -- the ingenuity. Whether loved or loathed, fully enjoyed or merely admired, this album should be regarded as a deeply fascinating accomplishment." All Music Guide - Andy Kellman more
	My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy Used - LP - B0014695-01 Circa 2023 3xLP reissue; NRP etched in deadwax. Vinyl is EX. Housed in a deluxe die-cut, tri-fold jacket. Includes frameable artwork and collectors poster. "As fatiguing as it is invigorating, as cold-blooded as it is heart-rending, as haphazardly splattered as it is meticulously sculpted, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy is an extraordinarily complex 70-minute set of songs. Listening to it, much like saying or typing its title, is a laborious process. In some ways, it's the culmination of Kanye West's first four albums, but it does not merely draw characteristics from each one of them. The 13 tracks, eight of which are between five and nine minutes in length, sometimes fuse them together simultaneously. Consequently, the sonic and emotional layers are often difficult to pry apart and enumerate. Nothing exemplifies its contrasting elements and maniacal extravagance as much as "All of the Lights." Rattling, raw, synthetic toms are embellished with brass, woodwinds, and strings. It’s a celebration of fame ("Fast cars, shooting stars") and a lament of its consequences ("Restraining order/Can't see my daughter"). Its making involved 42 people, including not one but two French horn players and over a dozen high-profile vocalists, only some of which are perceptible. At once, the song features one of the year's most rugged beats while supplying enough opulent detail to make Late Registration collaborator Jon Brion's head spin. "Blame Game" chills more than anything off 808s & Heartbreak. Sullen solo-piano Aphex Twin plays beneath morose cello; with a chorus from John Legend, a dejected, embittered West -- whose voice toggles between naturally clear-sounding and ominously pitched-down as it pans back and forth -- tempers wistfully-written, maliciously-delivered lines like "Been a long time since I spoke to you in a bathroom, ripping you up, fuckin' and chokin' you" with untreated and distinctively pained confessions like "I can't love you this much." The contrast in "Devil in a New Dress," featuring Rick Ross, is of a different sort; a throwback soul production provided by the Smokey Robinson-sampling Bink, it's as gorgeous as any of West's own early work, yet it's marred by an aimless instrumental stretch, roughly 90 seconds in length, that involves some incongruent electric guitar flame-out. Even less explicable is the last third of the nine-minute "Runaway," when West blows into a device and comes out sounding something like a muffled, bristly version of Robert Fripp's guitar. The only thing that remains unchanged is West's lyrical accuracy; for every rhyme that stuns, there's one deserving of mockery from any given contestant off the The White Rapper Show. As the ego and ambition swells, so does the appeal, the repulsiveness, and -- most importantly -- the ingenuity. Whether loved or loathed, fully enjoyed or merely admired, this album should be regarded as a deeply fascinating accomplishment." All Music Guide - Andy Kellman more
	My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy New - LP - B0014695 Sealed 2010 Limited Edition 3LP Set Housed In A Die Cut Tri Fold Cover. Includes Frameable Artwork And Collector's Poster. Rated 5 Stars By Rolling Stone And 10/10 By Pitchfork. Large Gold Hype Sticker On Shrink. more
	Power Picture Disc - New - B0014753-11 New, Unplayed 2010 UK Original Picture Disc With PVC Outer & Song Title Hype Sticker And Custom Printed Liner Note And Artwork Insert. Two Small Cracks In Outer Sleeve Bottom Seam And Edge. more
	Stronger Picture Disc - Used - 1744412 2007 UK Picture Disc In Original PVC Sleeve With Custom Hype Sticker & Track Info, Promoting His Up-Coming LP Of That Time "Graduation". The Tracks Featured A Heavy Sample Of The Classic Daft Punk Track "Hard, Better, Faster, Stronger". more
	The College Dropout New - LP - B0002030-01 Sealed 2019 2LP Reissue. Custom Hype Sticker On Shrink. Contains The Hit Tracks "Through The Wire", "All Falls Down" & "Jesus Walks". more
	The College Dropout Used - LP - B0002030-01 2014 2LP Reissue. Contains The Hit Tracks "Through The Wire", "All Falls Down" & "Jesus Walks". more
	The College Dropout New - LP - B0002030-01 Sealed 2019 2LP Reissue. Custom Hype Sticker On Shrink. Contains The Hit Tracks "Through The Wire", "All Falls Down" & "Jesus Walks". more
	The College Dropout New - LP - B0002030-01 Sealed 2019 2LP Reissue. Custom Hype Sticker On Shrink. Contains The Hit Tracks "Through The Wire", "All Falls Down" & "Jesus Walks". more
	The College Dropout Used - LP - B0002030-01 2022 US 2LP Vinyl Reissue. Contains The Hit Tracks "Through The Wire", "All Falls Down" & "Jesus Walks". more
	The College Dropout New - LP - B0002030-01 Sealed 2022 2LP Reissue. Custom Hype Sticker On Shrink. Contains The Hit Tracks "Through The Wire", "All Falls Down" & "Jesus Walks". The College Dropout is the debut studio album of American rapper and producer Kanye West. Released in 2004, the album was a commercial and critical success, establishing West as a major player in the hip-hop world. The album features a mix of soulful beats, witty lyrics, and clever sampling, showcasing West's unique style and talents. The College Dropout features hit singles such as "Jesus Walks" and "Through the Wire." The album tackles themes of religion, education, and the struggles of everyday life, making it a relatable and thought-provoking listen. With guest appearances from Jay-Z, Jamie Foxx, and Ludacris, The College Dropout is a must-listen for any music lover interested in the evolution of hip-hop. more
	The College Dropout Used - LP - B0002030-01 2022 2LP Reissue. VG++ copy. Contains The Hit Tracks "Through The Wire", "All Falls Down" & "Jesus Walks". "Producer Kanye West's highlight reels were stacking up exponentially when his solo debut for Roc-a-Fella was released, after numerous delays and a handful of suspense-building underground mixes. The week The College Dropout came out, three singles featuring his handiwork were in the Top 20, including his own "Through the Wire." A daring way to introduce himself to the masses as an MC, the enterprising West recorded the song during his recovery from a car wreck that nearly took his life -- while his jaw was wired shut. Heartbreaking and hysterical ("There's been an accident like Geico/They thought I was burnt up like Pepsi did Michael"), and wrapped around the helium chirp of the pitched-up chorus from Chaka Khan's "Through the Fire," the song and accompanying video couldn't have forged his dual status as underdog and champion any better. All of this momentum keeps rolling through The College Dropout, an album that's nearly as phenomenal as the boastful West has led everyone to believe. From a production standpoint, nothing here tops recent conquests like Alicia Keys' "You Don't Know My Name" or Talib Kweli's "Get By," but he's consistently potent and tempers his familiar characteristics -- high-pitched soul samples, gospel elements -- by tweaking them and not using them as a crutch. Even though those with their ears to the street knew West could excel as an MC, he has used this album as an opportunity to prove his less-known skills to a wider audience. One of the most poignant moments is on "All Falls Down," where the self-effacing West examines self-consciousness in the context of his community: "Rollies and Pashas done drive me crazy/I can't even pronounce nothing, yo pass the Versacey/Then I spent 400 bucks on this just to be like 'N*gga you ain't up on this'." If the notion that the album runs much deeper than the singles isn't enough, there's something of a surprising bonus: rather puzzlingly, a slightly adjusted mix of "Slow Jamz" -- a side-splitting ode to legends of baby-making soul that originally appeared on Twista's Kamikaze, just before that MC received his own Roc-a-Fella chain -- also appears. Prior to this album, we were more than aware that West's stature as a producer was undeniable; now we know that he's also a remarkably versatile lyricist and a valuable MC." All Music Guide – Andy Kellman more
	The College Dropout New - LP - B0002030-01 Sealed 2004 2LP Original First Pressing. Custom Hype Sticker On Shrink. more
	The College Dropout New - LP - B0002030-01 Sealed 2019 2LP Reissue. Custom Hype Sticker On Shrink. Contains The Hit Tracks "Through The Wire", "All Falls Down" & "Jesus Walks". more
	The College Dropout New - LP - B0002030-01 Sealed 2019 2LP Reissue. Custom Hype Sticker On Shrink. Contains The Hit Tracks "Through The Wire", "All Falls Down" & "Jesus Walks". more
	The College Dropout New - LP - B0002030-01 Sealed 2019 2LP Reissue. Custom Hype Sticker On Shrink. Contains The Hit Tracks "Through The Wire", "All Falls Down" & "Jesus Walks". more
	The College Dropout Used - LP - B0002030-01 2022 2LP standard black reissue. Custom hype sticker on shrink. NM- vinyl. Groundbreaking, soulful, and deeply personal. The College Dropout is Kanye West’s game-changing debut—chipmunk soul, sharp commentary, and a vulnerable voice that redefined hip-hop’s boundaries. more
	The Life Of Pablo New Import - KWPABLOLP Rare 2022 2LP coloured vinyl. Bottom right corner has a 1/2" tear/ding. The Life of Pablo* is Kanye West's seventh studio album, released on February 14, 2016. This eclectic work showcases West's bold experimentation with genres, blending hip-hop, gospel, and soul influences. The album reflects Kanye's complex persona and artistic evolution, marked by its innovative production and introspective lyrics. "Ultralight Beam" serves as a powerful opening track, featuring gospel elements and contributions from artists like Chance the Rapper and Kirk Franklin, setting a spiritual tone. Notably, the album was initially premiered at Madison Square Garden during a Yeezy Season 3 fashion show, highlighting Kanye's flair for blending music with other art forms. Throughout the album, Kanye collaborates with a diverse array of artists, including Rihanna, Kid Cudi, and The Weeknd, enhancing its rich sonic landscape. Tracks like "Famous" and "Father Stretch My Hands" became emblematic of Kanye's provocative yet introspective style. The album's evolving nature, with multiple updates post-release on Tidal, reflects Kanye's view of his work as a living, breathing project. The Life of Pablo received critical acclaim for its innovative sound and thematic depth, cementing Kanye West's status as a pioneering force in contemporary music. more
	The Life Of Pablo Colored Vinyl - Used - none Circa 2016 2LP unofficial pressing on Blue & White vinyl. Tiny scrape mark at bottom of front cover; VG+ vinyl with very light edge warp not affecting play. "The back story of Kanye West's 2016 release, The Life of Pablo, is nearly impossible to put in a nutshell, but it involves an ever-changing album title, including one that offended Wiz Khalifa so much that a twitter war ensued. Then there was a "Bill Cosby is innocent" tweet, and a consensus among producers and insiders that this was the culmination of his career. There was the Season 3 release of West's fashion line, a coinciding event that seemed just as important to Yeezy as dropping this LP. More important, maybe, since the runway models all made their cues while The Life of Pablo missed its release date, and while the idea that this is Kanye's career in one album can be loosely applied, it's more an angelic-themed LP in the vein of 808s & Heartbreak, with another vicious, trite, spiteful, parasitic release nibbling at its host. The opening masterpiece, "Ultralight Beam," represents the angelic side, offering a complicated emotional ride with the Gospel of Kirk Franklin fueling the song's jaw-dropping climax. Then, on a smaller scale, there's "No More Parties in L.A." with Kendrick Lamar and Madlib as co-producer, plus samples of Junie Morrison and Larry Graham, all supporting a smooth, rolling soul song they never could've imagined -- one about dropping your own shoe line -- plus "sheets still orange from your spray tan." Add the gorgeous "FML" ("I will die for those I love/God, I'm willing to make this my mission"), which comes with the Weeknd, and a marvelous sample of post-punkers Section 25, and the vibrant The Life of Pablo circles the wagons around family and soul mates in a manner that makes this the most holy of endeavors. And yet, when "Real Friends" explores the flipside, the emotions are tweet-sized and click bait, because paying a cousin a quarter million just to get a laptop back, just because of ex-girlfriend nudes, seems like G-Unit bragging or yesterday's bossip. There's the much talked about Taylor Swift diss in "Famous," which is not only callous, trite, and illogical but sits on a sub-Yeezy beat, and yet "Waves" (sounds like Kraftwerk remixing Chris Brown), "Highlights" (Young Thug and Yeezy connect supremely, like Drake and Future), and "Low Lights" (nothing but bass and a woman testifying for pure perfection) are all captivating, and make Pablo a soul-filling, gospel-fueled alternative to West's vicious, industrial-powered LP Yeezus. The bleached anuses that ruin expensive t-shirts in "Father Stretch My Hands, Pt. 1" just don't seem as interesting in this context, but the other way to look at the erratic Pablo is as an "instant" LP, one that was mastered at the last minute and debuted via streaming. On that count, it's a fascinating, magazine-like experience with plenty of reasons to give it a free play, and with "Feedback" adding "name one genius that ain't crazy" to the mix, Pablo excuses itself from the usual criticisms, although it could have been tighter." All Music Guide – David Jeffries more
	The Life Of Pablo Used - LP - none 2021 2LP Marbled Vinyl. more
	Wash Us In The Blood Picture Disc - New - B0032518-11 New, unplayed 2021 limited edition 12 inch single picture disc. more
	Ye Used - LP - B0028731-01 2018 Black vinyl. VG++ copy, gentle shelf scuffing to jacket. "Ye" is the artist's eighth studio album. Clocking in at just over 23 minutes, the seven-track project was recorded in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, where Kanye hosted a listening party in the mountainous region. The album's cover art features the phrase "I hate being Bi-Polar it's awesome," handwritten by West. This reflects the album's exploration of mental health, a theme Kanye candidly addresses throughout the record. Tracks such as "Yikes" and "I Thought About Killing You" delve into his struggles with bipolar disorder and the societal perceptions surrounding it. Musically, "Ye" spans a variety of genres, including hip-hop, soul, and psychedelic rock, demonstrating Kanye's eclectic style and production prowess. Collaborations on the album feature vocals from artists like Kid Cudi, Ty Dolla $ign, and Jeremih, adding depth and diversity to the sonic landscape. "Ghost Town" stands out as a fan favorite, celebrated for its emotive lyrics and haunting melody. Despite its brevity, "Ye" offers a raw and intimate glimpse into Kanye West's personal life, making it a significant entry in his discography for listeners seeking both innovation and introspection. more
	Ye Used - LP - B0028731-01 2018 Black vinyl. "Ye" is the artist's eighth studio album. Clocking in at just over 23 minutes, the seven-track project was recorded in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, where Kanye hosted a listening party in the mountainous region. The album's cover art features the phrase "I hate being Bi-Polar it's awesome," handwritten by West. This reflects the album's exploration of mental health, a theme Kanye candidly addresses throughout the record. Tracks such as "Yikes" and "I Thought About Killing You" delve into his struggles with bipolar disorder and the societal perceptions surrounding it. Musically, "Ye" spans a variety of genres, including hip-hop, soul, and psychedelic rock, demonstrating Kanye's eclectic style and production prowess. Collaborations on the album feature vocals from artists like Kid Cudi, Ty Dolla $ign, and Jeremih, adding depth and diversity to the sonic landscape. "Ghost Town" stands out as a fan favorite, celebrated for its emotive lyrics and haunting melody. Despite its brevity, "Ye" offers a raw and intimate glimpse into Kanye West's personal life, making it a significant entry in his discography for listeners seeking both innovation and introspection. more
	Ye Used - LP - B0028731-01 2018 Black vinyl. VG++ copy, gentle shelf scuffing to jacket. "Ye" is the artist's eighth studio album. Clocking in at just over 23 minutes, the seven-track project was recorded in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, where Kanye hosted a listening party in the mountainous region. The album's cover art features the phrase "I hate being Bi-Polar it's awesome," handwritten by West. This reflects the album's exploration of mental health, a theme Kanye candidly addresses throughout the record. Tracks such as "Yikes" and "I Thought About Killing You" delve into his struggles with bipolar disorder and the societal perceptions surrounding it. Musically, "Ye" spans a variety of genres, including hip-hop, soul, and psychedelic rock, demonstrating Kanye's eclectic style and production prowess. Collaborations on the album feature vocals from artists like Kid Cudi, Ty Dolla $ign, and Jeremih, adding depth and diversity to the sonic landscape. "Ghost Town" stands out as a fan favorite, celebrated for its emotive lyrics and haunting melody. Despite its brevity, "Ye" offers a raw and intimate glimpse into Kanye West's personal life, making it a significant entry in his discography for listeners seeking both innovation and introspection. more