My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy

Biting social commentary blended with celebratory excess of the highest order. Jay Z and Kanye West's gold-drenched team-up was certainly memorable, but was it any good? Aidan Hanratty looks closer... Watch the Throne (2011) “Black…

Full marks on Pitchfork. Hailed by the man himself as "perfect". Kanye at the very peak of his powers? Craig Fitzpatrick finds that the crown fits like a velvet glove...  My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy (2010) A feverish Virgil,…

The following is dedicated to Graham Coxon, David Crosby and Keith Richards.  As announced on our recent, joyous 'Straight Outta Kanye' podcast, we're proud to present our highly scientific Kanye West Listening Guide, or, as she says…