![]() Some other notable credits go to Gil Scott – Heron, Rick James, Manfred Man, Carole King and members of Yes. This creates some of the best liner notes where one track can have Kanye, RZA, The Byrds, members of Black Sabbath and Bon Iver all credited writers. THe way Kanye works is that he and other hip hop artists write the lyrics, but he employs so many samples in backing tracks and choruses that he credits those bands as well. ![]() Due to samples and lyrics, there are an overwhelming amount of writing credits on this record. The amount of producers, guest artists, writers and studios is mind blowing. First of all, putting this record together must have been a Herculean task. ![]() Let’s get into all the nerdy liner note stuff behind this dark masterpiece. You can’t see it, but as soon as you let your guard down, it strikes. You know it’s out there, but you have no idea where it is. Much like the original Blair Witch Project the terror is in what evil lurks just outside of the frame. ![]() You are missing the gore, but the true horror is in the evil you don’t see on the screen. In horror film terms, his record is more The Ring than it is Friday the 13th. There are a couple tracks that focus on werewolves and vampires, but this is a psychological thriller. Not your typical Halloween album, but West explores darkness as skilfully as James Wan or Clive Barker. ![]()
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