I keep going back to the “sound” of the album.
Sonically, DONDA feels as though it originated from a another idea. It all started with the stripped down/minimalist sound of Yeezus…..and over time as he went to work on ye, TLOP, & JIK, he was still building the signature sound he has now. Layers and layers over the Yeezus skeleton.
I think it’s with DONDA he has finally perfected that “formula” in his mind. Those who don’t like the album have grips about the direction, lyrics, length, etc…..but I don’t see complaints about the production. For all the albums perceived shortcomings the production isn’t one of them.