The Best Albums of the Decade, Ranked

34. Kanye West, Yeezus, (2013)S

While Kanye’s public image may have once again been spiraling out of control, this sixth studio album saw the rapper bounce back in style. This unabashed, brutally honest collection of works saw Kanye receive widespread praise from critics, with many praising him for his raw, confrontational approach as could be heard on tracks such as New Slaves and Blood on the Leaves.

Just fifteen days before the album’s release, Kanye recruited producer Rick Rubin to strip down the album’s tracks so as to adopt a minimalist approach. This decision, while rash, ultimately paid off, as this album skyrocketed to the number one spot on the US Billboard 200, UK Albums, Canadian Albums, and Australian Albums charts. Yeezus also received a Platinum certification for its sales in the United States.