Album of the Week: Graduation
I’ll start this post out by saying that Graduation is one of my favorite albums. Ever. Kanye West is a great rapper and combined with the tight beats on the album, the songs just strike that perfect musical chord. It’s not extremely heavy rap, but it gives you a nice feeling and makes you want to go out and have fun.
I wish I could say the same thing about his newest album, but frankly, it sucks. Kanye turned to the voice box, more techno sounding beats and seemed to forget how to rap. He lost the aspect that he is best known for, and just became a Lil Wayne imitator. That is not how you go about selling records or getting more fans. Yes, some people loved his sappy songs, but seriously, start producing some real music again.
My three favorite songs on the CD are “Stronger”, “Good Life” and “Homecoming”. “Stronger” and “Good Life” are more traditional songs with catchy choruses and decent rap interludes. I feel like they are overplayed, which is why I enjoy “Homecoming” so much. It’s very inspirational and I love the lyrics. Buy the album and hopefully support Kanye’s continued career as a rapper, not as a techno wannabe.
Homecoming feat. Chris Martin


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