I don't tend to go in for a lot of rap, but when I heard that Jon Brion produced West's "Late Registration" I had to buy a copy. The album was in constant rotation at the Keith residence, much to the chagrin of those around me. In fact, I suspect that the mix CD that was slipped under my door was not from a secret admirer but a neighbor whose inner monologue went something like: "If you don't listen to something other than KanYe and Modest Mouse, I will shank you like a Polaroid picture".
It's a good thing I moved because I've been listening to KanYe West's latest album, "Graduation" in what can only be described as an endless loop. I can't say I love it as much as "Late Registration" (Brion is no longer producing) but it's still a really solid album with a very cinematic feel to it. West's collaboration with Cold Play lead singer Chris Martin on the track "Homecoming" is absolutely brilliant - funky piano and rock anthem drumming as the only backing in a hip-hop song.
I can hear my kids now: "Dad, are you listening to KanYe again?! That's so old."
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For the record, this has been in constant rotation in my life since it came out last week as well. At work, on the way to/from work, during work outs, while cooking dinner. Kanye. And of course the single jacking the Daft Punk. Brilliant. Plus the endless jacked lines (I Used to Love H.E.R. by Common, etc.). Kills me.
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