Watching the Throne: A Lyrical Analysis of Kanye West

808s & Heartbreak: Reflections and Song Rankings

Another day, another dollar...another album! Our line-by-line analysis of 808s &amp; Heartbreak really broke the album wide open and revealed lots of nuance we had yet to discover. And now it's time to reflect on that experience. In this episode, we talk about our favorite discoveries and rank every single song from Kanye's classic album.
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This is an in-depth-yet-entertaining dive into the lyrics and narrative artistry of Kanye West's music. We go track by track through Ye's discography, revealing the narrative and poetic techniques he uses, tracking his growth as a storyteller, and illuminating the narratives behind each of his albums.