Ever since I got into West's music, the name of a certain collaboration album would often be brought up in discussions. Before I even listened to it, I knew something was up, with its stricking title and its bizarre artwork on the cover. The album I'm talking about is none other than KIDS SEE GHOST a collaborative project between Kanye West and Kid Cudi.
Before I say anything, I would like to mention that my opinion today is neutral. The album is kind of unreal, and even after many listens, it still gives me a feeling of anxiety, as if I'm experiencing a bad trip. I still don't get it, and every time I'm finished, it leaves me with more questions than answers. It sounds like the soundtrack to an equally mind-twisting film, and even then, I don't think I would understand it.
The song list is wild. The mood changes non-stop; one second you're having your blood boiled with Feel The Love, the other second you're filled with envy from Fire, with its haunting acapella arrangements and a marching beat, to stirring verses of 4th Dimension that still give me the creeps. And everything ends with a crescendo with the song Cudi Montage.
Freeee (Ghost Town pt. 2) and Kids See Ghost are, for me, the weakest tracks. Personally, they feel a little amaturish compared to the rest of the album, and I found that the choruses get pretty annoying over time.
It would be hard to label this as a normal album because it's everything except that; it's nothing you've heard before, especially when it comes to songs that were popular at the time. Does it deserve the hype? It's hard to say because not everyone will find it pleasant. Believe me, it's kind of hard.
I would give it a: It's hard to get a grasp of the album. The fans of the rappers will definitely enjoy it because it's a surprising addition to their great catalogues, but someone who is not into rap may find it unlistenable, so in that case, I would leave it alone. It's not for everyone, and it's ok if you don't see the fuss surrounding it.
If you found my review worth discussing in any way, I’m happy to do so.