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My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy

Kanye West - 2010

Genres

Pop Rap, Hip Hop, Art Pop, Experimental Hip Hop

 

Tracklist

• Dark Fantasy
• Gorgeous
• Power
• All Of The Lights (Interlude)
• All Of The Lights
• Monster
• So Appalled
• Devil In A New Dress
• Runaway
• Hell Of A Life
• Blame Game
• Lost In The World
• Who Will Survive In America

Favourite Tracks ★

 

• So Appalled
• Devil In A New Dress
• Runaway

 

 

Review

 

• Kanye West’s My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy (MBDTF), released in 2010, is often celebrated as one of the defining albums of modern hip-hop and Kanye’s magnum opus. Created during a self-imposed exile in Hawaii, following a turbulent period in his personal and public life, the album feels like both a redemption arc and a lavish confession. It weaves complex layers of orchestration, striking visuals, and intense lyrical themes, exploring fame, excess, and self-reflection with Kanye's signature bravado and vulnerability. The production, handled by Kanye along with talents like Mike Dean, RZA, and No I.D., is lush and maximalist, featuring sweeping string arrangements, grand piano, gospel choirs, and a range of guest artists, from Jay-Z and Rick Ross to Bon Iver and Elton John. Tracks like "Power" and "All of the Lights" feel larger-than-life, embodying Kanye’s peak showmanship, while songs like "Runaway" offer introspective, almost haunting glimpses into his regrets and insecurities. In "Runaway," the nine-minute epic centerpiece, Kanye wrestles with self-sabotage, relationship woes, and his own flawed character, setting it to a stark, haunting melody. Lyrically and thematically, MBDTF tackles the duality of fame: its allure and its destructiveness. Kanye’s mix of dark humor, brutal honesty, and sharp social commentary make it as provocative as it is cinematic. Both fans and critics hailed it as a masterpiece, and the album went on to influence an entire generation of hip-hop and pop music with its ambition and scope. MBDTF stands as a testament to Kanye’s artistry and complexity, widely regarded as one of the most important and influential albums of the 21st century.

 

 

 

 

 

 



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