There was a time when a Kanye West release felt like a welcome interruption. Whether you loved or rejected it, engagement was unavoidable. Fans and critics argued in real time, debating whether each new project belonged alongside his earlier work, especially his still-unmatched debut, The College Dropout. Praise often entered the conversation before the music had time to settle. His albums didn’t just arrive, they demanded response. That reaction has noticeably shifted in recent years. This isn’t to say West, now moving as Ye, no longer commands attention. The release of his latest effort, Bully, has still generated headlines and...