808s & Heartbreak

Amid controversy and expectation, Yeezy's latest finally dropped this week. Joshua Hughes tackles a divisive, tempestuous record in The Life of Pablo. Has Kanye gifted a world he often seems out of touch with to a genius piece of art or…

The fourth in our series of Kanye West retrospectives sees Joshua Hughes argue the merits of the cold, clinical and courageous 808s & Heartbreak... 808s & Heartbreak (2008) The weight of expectation is something that can feel…

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…