If I separate the art from the artist, this is easily a 5. In 95% of cases, I can do that (e.g. The Smiths) - but for some reason, I just can’t hear Kanye’s voice and not associate it with who he is. But, credit where credit is due - not just a great rap album, but a great pop album thrown in there alongside. I’ll give it a 4 because I can’t allow it to be on my favorite albums list. But I can’t deny it’s great.