graduation leaked...

[DeeJayZap]

but i'm much more interested in the track lupe leaked off his album.

[BroomHead]

wow, your priorities are all fucked up.

[Parkey]

Where can I get it? Where? Where?

Soulseek has let me down.

[DeeJayZap]

realproperlayouts.com i think

and yeah, i listened to it and i cant stop. its amazing.

[Parkey]

realproperlayouts.com i think

and yeah, i listened to it and i cant stop. its amazing.

I got it. Good old Torrent came through...

So far, so good. Only 4 tracks in mind.

[Mr Films]

I'm still trying to figure out which songs are on the fuckin' thing.

the version I'm listening to doesn't at all match the tracklist on itunes which also doesn't match the one posted by MTV.

[Auton]

I've got to say... not bad at all, and I'm not a Kanye fan in the slightest. But yeah, there is some really very good stuff on here. "I Wonder," "Barry Bonds," and "Flashing Lights," are all pretty extraordinary, with Barry Bonds having a bonkers beat and a decent guest appearance from wheezy, who i don't like very much. Kanye's rapping has improved even more since his last outing, and and the music has gotten better too. "Flashing Lights," for example, floored me. Easily the best thing I have ever heard by Mr. West, and actually, most likely the best Hip Hop song I've heard this year- It was difficult to not repeat it right off the bat, which I found happening with a good number of the tracks on the disc.

But the most pleasant thing about this album, is that it is far and away the least pretentious album Kanye West has ever released. I'm pretty indifferent towards College Dropout, but his preachy and near-masturbatory grandstanding on Late Registration really put me off. This album just kind of sounds like Kanye making an album for himself, doing stuff he likes, having fun, rather than attempting weighty musical statements. Tracks like "Everything I Am" feel genuine, and consequently, pull off more emotional weight than prior attempts, while other songs, like the ridiculous "Drunk and Hot Girls" (featuring Mos Def and a very prominent Can sample) feel like something that kanye made while dicking around, eventually dressing it up for inclusion. It's a pretty stupid song, but its presence was very welcome.

Of course, most hip hop albums these days (ok, most hip hop albums in general) have their inconsistencies, but these lesser moments will inevitably end up being highlights to some other people- namely "Good Life" and "Champion," which I felt were pretty standard-issue Kanye. But overall, very impressive, lyrically, and musically. A really pleasant surprise.

[cubsfirstplace]

ahh, very nice! (y)

my favorite tracks so far, are "the glory", and "homecoming"

[Nygel]

yep, homecoming and the intro i like alot. i listen to good life for the weird tpain style beat. i like it, most of it atleast. I was dissappointed by Mos's track appearance, that song was pretty stupid. but Homecoming is great.

[Mr Films]

it's easily his best album. And his most fun.

"Drunk and Hot Girls" is a masterpiece.

[Parkey]

No fucking skits. Three cheers for Kanye!

[Mr Films]

No fucking skits. Three cheers for Kanye!

I wouldn't cheer to soon.

the itunes tracklisting has 2 skits and does not include "Barry Bonds" so I want to wait and see what the final record looks like.

[Mr Films]

haha, actually nevermind, I just checked and it's been altered to match the album that leaked.

hooray!

[Parkey]

hip-hip!

[pshabi]

I just listened to the album and heard "Homecoming" and was like whattttt?????

I see some of you like the track. He already did that verse on a track before, and it's MUCH cooler. Especially if Chi-town means something to ya. It's probably my favorite track of his.

Home (http://download.yousendit.com/EB82B94F336C5E64)

[roosta]

I just listened to the album and heard "Homecoming" and was like whattttt?????

I see some of you like the track. He already did that verse on a track before, and it's MUCH cooler. Especially if Chi-town means something to ya. It's probably my favorite track of his.

Home (http://download.yousendit.com/EB82B94F336C5E64)

ha..yeah. When I heard "homecoming" I was the same. I prefer "Home" myself too...where is it from again? Ive had the mp3 for ages but cant remember where its from...is it a mixtape or the Japanese version of "late registration"?

Anyhoo...i like "Graduation". Its probably his most focused album. Some of it is a bit "Late Registration" by numbers, but most songs he takes his sound further.

The jay-z tribute is a bit much though.

[beastieangel01]

But the most pleasant thing about this album, is that it is far and away the least pretentious album Kanye West has ever released. I'm pretty indifferent towards College Dropout, but his preachy and near-masturbatory grandstanding on Late Registration really put me off. This album just kind of sounds like Kanye making an album for himself, doing stuff he likes, having fun, rather than attempting weighty musical statements.

My feelings are pretty much the same as yours. Especially concerning Late Registration. This sir, has made me interested in checking it out.

[Mr Films]

anyone played the videogame Katamari Damacy?

this album sounds so much like it uses elements from that game's soundtrack.

which is a good thing.

[pshabi]

Wow, "The Glory" is bangin'.

"Can I talk my shit again?
Even if I don't hit again?

Dog, are you FUCKIN' kiddin'?"(y)

:D

[The Notorious LOL]

Curtis will outsell it.

[Deep_Sea_Rain]

anyone played the videogame Katamari Damacy?

Yes we have.

[silence7]

anyone played the videogame Katamari Damacy?

Not to jump in and pimp mixes but,
One of the guys, Fatty Ratty mixed Katamari with the Beasties

Katamari Damacy -vs- Beastie Boys
Download Link (http://beastiemixes.com/download.php?id=1091&chk=ra8e)

Silence7

[Tzar]

Curtis will outsell it.
of course it will but the only people who care if it doesn't are 14 year olds who think 50 is "the best rapper alive and almost as good as tupac".

i pretty much laughed when i heard that...

[Mr Films]

I remain optimistic that Kanye will prevail.

[ggirlballa]

I remain optimistic that Kanye will prevail.



same here

and the new rolling stone cover has 50 & kanye "facing off"

still haven't heard graduation can't download the leak cuz i have no personal computer so i guess i'm going to buy the CD. (this feels so 90's):rolleyes:

[The Notorious LOL]

actually nevermind...after hearing both I am pretty sure Kanye will probably outsell 50 Cent by at least a few hundred thou.

[Kid Presentable]

50 is still the realest niqqa tho

[DeeJayZap]

bought it yesterday. came out on the 7th over here. came with a poster (y)

[hpdrifter]

I got it today, will report back after a listen or two.

[hpdrifter]

Is that Chris Martin on Homecoming? Seriously? When did he become the go to guy?