West brought in legendary producer Rick Rubin just weeks before the deadline to "strip down" the sound, resulting in its minimalist aesthetic.
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was the most critically acclaimed album of 2013, though it divided general audiences due to its "unpleasant" textures and often vulgar or "lazy" lyricism. Kanye West: Yeezus Album Review | Pitchfork 18 June 2013 — West brought in legendary producer Rick Rubin just
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