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Late RegistrationKanye West
Hip-Hop · 2000s

Late Registration — 2005

Kanye West

Kanye West
Released 2005Hip-Hop
Classic84247 Verdict
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Reviewed by Callum Ashworth, 247 Album Verdict

A lush, orchestral leap forward with Jon Brion's strings behind soul-sample beats. Ambitious and warm. A peak of his early run. Not the headline release, but a genuine highlight.

On vinyl: A CD or digital version may be easier to track down, but reissues do appear.

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