For die-hard Dropout fans, this sonic shift was met with skepticism, but it would of course go on to largely define the electronica-focused hip-hop landscape of the ensuing decade. He eschewed the warm soul samples and rich orchestral instrumentation that characterized his first two albums in favor of a colder, retro-oriented synthesized sound, one that reflected his ennui with his newfound superstardom. In hindsight, it is evident that Graduation - like all of West's releases - is a masterpiece on its own terms. It rocketed to the top of the Billboard 200, and received glowing reviews, though the reception was not quite as rapturous as it was for either of his first two releases.
And after the one-two punch of his first full-lengths, The College Dropout and Late Registration, anticipation was understandably high.
The scene is exactly ten years ago today: after months and months of tinkering, Kanye West has finally unveiled his third studio album, Graduation.
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