Kanye West’s New Album ‘Ye’ Gets Mixed Reaction, From ‘Dud’ to ‘Gorgeous’ (Listen)

Fans split over the merits of rapper’s music and recent behavior

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Kanye West released his eighth studio album early on Friday following an A-list listening party at a ranch in Wyoming. And fans who have heard the tracks since it dropped on Spotify, Apple Music, and Tidal are split over it.

The new project, “Ye,” has West fans — and haters — deeply divided over both the content and West’s recent behavior leading up to its release.

Some think he’s brought back the old Yeezy, while others think the album (which you can listen to below) is a total “dud” and a reflection of the rapper’s new attitude.

“This #Wyoming album is great! So much better than Pablo,” one fan tweeted.

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