Graduation [PA] by Kanye West

Pros: Kanye continues to excel as a producer and emcee; more cohesive than previous records.

Cons: He's still only average as a lyricist; a few missteps, notably "Drunk & Hot Girls".

The Bottom Line: 4 1/2 Stars: While its a few steps short of a masterpiece, "Graduation" is Kanye West's greatest album yet.

Review: Anybody who really knows me knows I'm not too big into Kanye West. Don't get me wrong, it's not that the guy isn't talented; he's one of the best Hip-Hop producers out there today. But as he grew from the no name producer to supernova-sized...

Pros: Blazing, soulful, reconciling, invigorating beats and amazing atmosphere

Cons: Kanye still isn't above spitting some really wack lines, but they're the minority

The Bottom Line: Yeah, I'd call this one Kanye's best, even though I make it sound like a scented candle in the pros.

Review: I'm gonna stop short of calling "Graduation" a concept album. But there is definitely a constant stream of mood followed throughout the conclusion to Kanye West's academic album title trilogy. It all begins with a yawn on the...

Pros: Magnificent production, Kanye's growth as an emcee, good contributing guests

Cons: Lil Wayne, "Drunk and Hot Girls", some corny lines

The Bottom Line: Album of the year? Maybe not, but it's definitely close.

Review: Graduation is many things in life; it is the marker for a new chapter of an individual s life, a door to college for some, and for others, it is the bridge between high school and the job world. In short, it represents the end of childhood and the...

Pros: Great production, Kanye's style

Cons: Not as good as his last two. I wish Bittersweet was on here.

The Bottom Line: Get this if you don't need an amazing lyricist to hold your attention. Might not be better than his other albums, but Graduation is a great addition to the collection.

Review: Ever since his College Dropout album about four short years ago, Kanye West, though usually given his props for his production, has always been a rapper that either gets your love or gets your hate. With his 2005 album, Late...