i made a conscious decision to not make any posts about kanye till after his fifth album studio album officially saw the light. so i sat patiently each week, as one masterful G.O.O.D friday track hit the internet and became a sensation - until the next week's song. i sat on my hands when the exquisite 34 minute short film, "runaway", went viral and even when the record leaked, i listened but didn't say much.
now the day has come and it's official, my beautiful dark twisted fantasy is without a doubt one of the best records of the year. in terms of lyrical content, kanye has never been the most prolific, but what makes him so entrancing lies in his delivery and bravado. perennially fueled by pure energy, he can transform even the dumbest lyrics, into sensible and forgivable gems. the arrangement of the record hits a variety of feelings - love, hate, lust, addiction, anger and better-late-than-never apologies. it showcases the journey of a wild card and like the title suggests, it's one hell of a life.
he might admit to falling in love with a porn star, talk about jesus occasionally and call you bitch for short, but with this masterpiece now a part of his roster, no one should doubt his heart and ability to create the amazing.
extra bright, i want ya'll to see this,
-t
