Jay-Z elaborated that like West, he was unsatisfied with contemporary hip hop, was being inspired by indie-rockers like and asserted his belief that the indie rock movement would play an important role in the continued evolution of hip hop.
In 2009, Rolling Stone ranked it number 63 on its list of the 100 Best Album of the Decade, then in 2014 they named it one of the 40 most groundbreaking albums of all time, in which it was only one of two albums to be released in the 21st century. Nonetheless 808s & Heartbreak received nominations at various other award ceremonies, including at 40th annual, Best Album at the 2009 as well as Album of the Year at the And would go on to Best Album at the 2009. West received one solo nomination, for 'Amazing', and five other nominations for his guest appearances and collaborational work. According to Vibe magazine editor-in-chief Jermaine Hall, West's at the and the ensuing backlash against West 'probably hurt him', but perceived West's stylistic change on the album as the primary reason for it not being nominated. John cited 808s & Heartbreak as one of the worst of 2008, and editor Steve Smith named it third on his best-of list, while calling the album 'the year's most misunderstood triumph.' Despite its accolades, 808s & Heartbreak was largely overlooked as a contender for the.
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