In reply to Lover of music.

Even though the critics and fans were a little confused with the direction Kanye took after "Graduation", "808s & Heartbreak" was the side of Kanye that no one saw. He was vulnerable, emotional, optimistic, hopeful, and depressed. Also, most importantly, he asked questions to which he knew he either wouldn't receive abswers for, or the answers would be very difficult to receive. Never again will he incorporate all of those characteristics in an album again now that he's so full of himself.