Does Kanye West's 'Dark Fantasy' Make Him Untouchable?

By Jett Wells Posted Nov 11th 2010 08:51PM

Pop-Ed: You can't script the kind of year Kanye West is having. Ever since re-emerging onto the scene after his famous Taylor Swift moment, the MC rolled with the punches and campaigned his way back to the summit with one prize on his mind--the album that would change his career forever. That album became known as 'My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy,' the missing piece that people say would change everything, make people forget what he had said and done in the past, while also fundamentally flipping the 2010 music landscape.

We've grown to learn Kanye was going to forever be Kanye, and that calling him 'controversial' is hopelessly redundant, but no one knew if the mythically-hyped album would measure up. After an early leak and all-around fist-pumping reviews, all signs point to: "Absolutely." It's more than possible that not only has Kanye finally completed his storied comeback but also the album of the year -- thus solidifying his role as one of music's greatest anti-heroes. If Kanye's masterpiece wins over the public after the album officially drops on Nov. 22, does his new artist credibility make him invincible?

After PopEater got it's first listen to Kanye's latest work, there's no denying Kanye went out to make his album as dramatic as possible just like his epic 'Runaway' music video, and that's okay because it's much more than just a milestone in his career, it's the climax to the wildest journey of his life. SPIN calls Kanye a "princely narcissist among narcissists" and Rolling Stone said "being crazy is this guy's job" but both resign to the album's undeniable accomplishment, giving the album nearly perfect marks. Considering the hole Kanye dug himself out from, it's extraordinary he has won over the music industry so swiftly, and leveling the playing field. These are only preliminary results, but indications say Kanye's achievement is historical.

The album completes his anti-hero status because he still managed to pull off the best album of the year (maybe) against all the odds without the public behind him. Despite Kanye's talent and star power, ironically the best thing he now has going for him is his irrevocably tarnished reputation. Since Kanye's reputation has hit rock bottom before, 'My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy' makes him controversy-proof. He can no longer be susceptible to controversy because it's practically his nickname, and on any stage, if you walk the walk, then you're allowed to talk the talk--even if you're Kanye. In this case, he strutted the catwalk with red lipstick, and yelled "&%#$ You, World!" And that works for him, because that's the kind of artist we've come to expect.

When Kanye tripped over himself, the public kicked him in the stomach thinking he would stay down, but 'Dark Fantasy' proves he's much more than what we thought he was. No album will make people completely forgive him, but a great album can still remind us why we liked him in the first place.

If you don't have the leak already, revisit Kanye's full-length 'Runaway' film:

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Tags: kanye west, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, taylor swift

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Thursday 11 November

By JEB BUCKINGHAM

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Kanye West's dark void between his ears makes him untouchable.

By mickey

Yeah, untouchable, unintelligent, unpalatable, uncaring, undesirable, uneducated, untalented....

Friday 12 November

By zheofghgncb

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Honestly, it won't be long before we see Kanye himself being one of those people. Jumping up and down in the back ground behind a news reporter just so he can get himself some air time.I love this , So does My boyfriend .he is almost 11year older than me .i met him via agegapsingl es.c 'om a nice place for seeking age le ss love.which gives you a chance to make your life better and open opportunities for you to meet the attractive young girls and treat you like a king. Maybe you wanna check it out or tell your friends.. Just love it

By JP

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Jeb, you are absolutely right.

By Mr Jones

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Oh stop. This guy makes good music, and that's what is important. Or perhaps he has been elevated to some super human that should be worshipped/reviled? Stop. Let a guy make music. And oh- if you don't like the music, don't buy it. If you don't like Lebron, don't watch him. If you don't like McDonalds, don't eat there. But please, Jeb, and those who will follow, if you really want to show how unimpressed/disgusted/sick to your stomach you are about something.....close the lid that covers your tounge and put those fingers to better use. Go talk about something you like, blog about something you care about. Stop talking so much ish. That just puts you insecurities on display for the rest of us to see and laugh at. Ha!

P.S.

By Cami

OMG Kanye's Dark Fantasy is so awesome! I've already down loaded Power and Runaway from iTunes. I can't wait for the album.

Saturday 13 November

By tay

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He is soooooooo cool!!!

By Linds

Just can't take the hate out of people like you Oink. Going to your grave hating no matter what. His work is very good.

By Barbara Loden

And how is it that you know he is gay. Did you have an affair with him? Sure you did. If you cannot say something nice say nothing at all. How old are you? 13?

By citysinna

Straight Bangin!!

By Hi Todd

DO NOT BUY or have anything to do with this thug, put him OUT of business!

By aeromasspilot

I saw Matt Lauer interview Kanye... Kanye had his chance to say I'm sorry.. He didn't. But he did make a fool of himself once again.

By Luke

He did apologize. Watch again.

By Victoria

You know, I think Kanye and the handful of people who write articles like this just can't accept the fact that the other 99.9999% of the world is SO over him.

I mean really. His fan base is mostly made up of those same dingbats that you see jumping up and down while throwing up gang signs, and screaming "Hi mom!" behind a local news reporter who is doing a live, remote broadcast.

Honestly, it won't be long before we see Kanye himself being one of those people. Jumping up and down in the back ground behind a news reporter just so he can get himself some air time.

Goodbye Kanye. You jumped the shark over a year ago, and quite frankly, mold holds my attention better.

99.9999% of the world is over him? Is that why Runaway charted to be the #2 song in the United States?

By S321Saint

From someone who doesnt follow "the music scene", me and the majority of people in the US could care less about this "artist". To say a new album changes the industry is rather stupid but hey....these goofballs (the "entertainment reporters") need to look like they are relevant. West is a self absorbed child who throws tantrums for publicity. "talent" is a very subjective thing. In spite of what hollywood tries to peddle, there are no actors, Remember people think Bruce Springsteen can carry a tune, or, heaven help us, Bob Dillon can sing at all. Some enjoy listening to them...you'd be surprised how many dont.

By Donna

Its as if kayne want everyone to hate him.
Every time this guy has an interview he ruins it, every time. If he wants people to like him, he dont know how to go about making it happen. Because hes not a likable guy, hes way too full of him self.
Kayne,, arrogant, selfish, negligent, self righteous, way too confident, ridiculous.
Now he can face the consequences of his own actions.
Hes been self indulged way to long. He cant see the forest for the trees. Kayne needs to go back to school, and learn how to be a man first, then learn how to treat people.

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