i think i can trace my waning interest in new, popular black music back to this album's release/leak date.. and i don't hate kanye for it.. it was daring, i respect him as an artist for doing it, but the album was unlistenable and somehow influenced a lot more folks to make unlistenable music.. yuck.

but anyways, here's my list:

1. MBDTF (definitely his most "complete" album.. sonic variance (and beauty) with a unified theme and great sequencing.. great project.. probably his best raps too)
2. Graduation (hit after hit and i've always liked Drunk and Hot Girls too)
3. Watch the Throne (dope black power album for 21st century, imo)
4. Yeezus (imo, this is the successful experimentation that 808s was supposed to be)
5. Late Registration (college dropout sound fully realized)
6. College Dropout (a little goofy, slightly disjointed in hindsight, but still fun)