The Album
by BlackPink
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8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 2491 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 78 out of 2491
  3. Negative: 415 out of 2491
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  1. normanfgabriel
    Oct 5, 2020
    6
    Um álbum muito neutro, as melodias são bonitinhas, nada muito criativo exceto por "how you like that", não me desagradou, de forma alguma, mas é raso
  2. ivanhugo
    Oct 5, 2020
    7
    tem farofas boas, mas o blackpink tem músicas melhores. love to hate me dona do álbum!!
  3. andrewwyz
    Oct 3, 2020
    10
    The album has the widest range of music a kpop album ever had. Deserves critical acclaim.
  4. lulu8870
    Oct 5, 2020
    10
    Amo o Blackpink!!! é como elas dizem, melhor a qualidade do que quantidade!!! todas essas musicas mereciam ser singles!! Isso torna todo o álbum mais especial!!!
  5. Pronenko_a
    Oct 5, 2020
    10
    Чудовий альбом, дуже різнопланові треки, кожному з мем еріа було приділено увагу. Як не дивно, найменш цікавою піснею став Фіт з Карді Бі. Але це тільки через загальну високу якість матеріалу. Всі пісні додав до повсякденного плей-листуЧудовий альбом, дуже різнопланові треки, кожному з мем еріа було приділено увагу. Як не дивно, найменш цікавою піснею став Фіт з Карді Бі. Але це тільки через загальну високу якість матеріалу. Всі пісні додав до повсякденного плей-листу
  6. Kinda
    Oct 5, 2020
    0
    o novo mini álbum do blackpink é totalmente decadente, não saindo muito da sua fórmula base a girlband não inova trazendo novos gêneros ou diversidade musical. Sintetizado em batidas genéricas e refrões fracos com palavras repetidas ou com onomatopeias, "The Album" trás aquilo que já conhecemos faixas baseadas em hip-hop e músicas bem animadas. O álbum é basicamente composto por sampleso novo mini álbum do blackpink é totalmente decadente, não saindo muito da sua fórmula base a girlband não inova trazendo novos gêneros ou diversidade musical. Sintetizado em batidas genéricas e refrões fracos com palavras repetidas ou com onomatopeias, "The Album" trás aquilo que já conhecemos faixas baseadas em hip-hop e músicas bem animadas. O álbum é basicamente composto por samples não creditadas e em umas das faixas inclusive faz apologias a gordofobia. As colaborações são totalmente uma porcaria que são totalmente desprezíveis, tendo sua única função como o aumento das vendas no mercado ocidental. O mv de lovesick girls cópia uma parte do clipe da girlband britânica little mix shout out to my ex. Em conclusão o álbum é composto por canções genéricas, e vende a música como produto comercial e não arte.… Expand
  7. Xiang1998
    Oct 5, 2020
    10
    Absolutely loved this album! Wish there were a couple more tracks!
    Hopefully waiting for a repackage or some kind of deluxe edition with new tracks!
  8. BasedOpinion
    Oct 5, 2020
    9
    it's a FULL Album by South Korean standards.
    The Album has no fillers, each track can be a hit on its own.
    The vocals from all 4 members are the highlight.
    I just like a couple more tracks

    If you are trying to be edgy like some of these mainstream "no talent" critics this Album is not for you, the Bars will cut you to shreds.
  9. hate-to-admit
    Oct 5, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So... Blackpink made a full album. I mean, it is only 8 tracks, 2 of them are pre-releases and the album has a run time of 24 minutes, so, can we even call it a full album? Don't get me wrong, the tracks are good, but this album was long overdue and it doesn't feel complete? Like, it could have another two songs and the ending wouldn't be so abrupt? You Never Know ends in such an unsatisfying tone and I'm so mad at it. I like the tracks alone, but they don't fit together to make an album. The lyrics are nothing to write home about, but I didn't expect much when YG DOESN'T LET THE GIRLS WRITE!!!!! So, in conclusion, this felt rushed even when YG had 4 years to do it, but the fans will stream the sh*t out of it, buy a few physical copies, and the terrible management will continue.… Expand
  10. Mariafwormsb
    Oct 5, 2020
    10
    Favorite tracks love to hate me, you never know and pretty savage, but i actually enjoyed all of them, very good.
  11. LeandraFidalgo
    Oct 5, 2020
    10
    They absolutely crushed it!!!!!! They're first full length album and they absolutely nailed it!
  12. hawra11
    Oct 5, 2020
    10
    the songs in this album are all so good, i have 0 complains. i can see myself listening to this album for the next 2 years not going to lie
  13. Crystal03
    Oct 5, 2020
    10
    BLACKPINK SLAYED!!! I love every song on this album. I say it's the ALBUM OF THE YEAR.
  14. alinablink
    Oct 5, 2020
    10
    This album is the perfect debut album. It showcases their versatility as singers as their voices fit perfectly with every single genre used and it also shows how well they work together as their voices blend with each other in a blissful harmony. The album is a perfect mix of singing and rapping. In many kpop girl groups, the rapper position is unnecessary but that clearly isn't the caseThis album is the perfect debut album. It showcases their versatility as singers as their voices fit perfectly with every single genre used and it also shows how well they work together as their voices blend with each other in a blissful harmony. The album is a perfect mix of singing and rapping. In many kpop girl groups, the rapper position is unnecessary but that clearly isn't the case with blackpink as both of their rappers have showcased their talent and technique. Apart from that, I really enjoyed how each song is vividly unique. Every song has its own color. I enjoyed all of the songs and I'm even finding it difficult to pick a favorite. I highly recommend this album even to non kpop listeners, I'm sure they will enjoy it. The only disappointment was the number of songs, but hopefully YG Entertainment will release a deluxe album with three or four new songs later.… Expand
  15. not_fan
    Oct 5, 2020
    10
    i gave it 10/10 this is a bop album for a girl group and i actually don't to these kind of music but i just happened to listen to one of the edit videos on twitter and i kinda like the song and yeah i think this is a good album that has 8 tracks of great songs and maybe a few more listen to it. Congratulations to this Girl group you guys are good
  16. bmnnnkl
    Oct 5, 2020
    10
    The Album is so sonically cohesive and truly captivates the meaning of Blackpink. It gives you attitude but with class. They definitely are now at par with the main pop girls. This is isn’t even KPop anymore. Lisa’s raps definitely gave this album more flavor adding it with the soulful vocals of Jisoo and the power of Rosé vocal color, Jennie did well as well. Definitely worthy for albumThe Album is so sonically cohesive and truly captivates the meaning of Blackpink. It gives you attitude but with class. They definitely are now at par with the main pop girls. This is isn’t even KPop anymore. Lisa’s raps definitely gave this album more flavor adding it with the soulful vocals of Jisoo and the power of Rosé vocal color, Jennie did well as well. Definitely worthy for album of the year, anyone who says others wise are just lying!!

    Top songs are Pretty Savage, You Never Know and Love to Hate Me (aside from the official singles). Give us more!! We need a longer album. Blackpink is TRULY the revolution.    … Expand
  17. wtfyves
    Oct 5, 2020
    10
    i dont ever buy kpop albums but this is the first album that i bought after listening. no skips at all, been listening to it on repeat since it came out and haven't got bored yet. very diverse yet cohesive, has amazing collabs, mixes different genres of music using both korean and english in beautiful and touching, as well as badass and empowering lyrics, amazing production skills, all 8i dont ever buy kpop albums but this is the first album that i bought after listening. no skips at all, been listening to it on repeat since it came out and haven't got bored yet. very diverse yet cohesive, has amazing collabs, mixes different genres of music using both korean and english in beautiful and touching, as well as badass and empowering lyrics, amazing production skills, all 8 tracks are title track worthy. one of the best releases of 2020. you can see they really prepared well for their first studio album, it was worth the wait for me… Expand
  18. mica23
    Oct 5, 2020
    0
    album nada inovador, musicas ultrapassadas que parece ter saído de 2010, como o crítico falou ainda bem que só são 8 faixas ninguém aguentaria escutar mais que isso
  19. smithjohnn
    Oct 5, 2020
    10
    Their albums are always full of bops, and this album, THE ALBUM, is no exception. This was a perfect album to showcase their sound, though I wish there were more tracks. (I know it is not the girl's fault.)
  20. Siredtobp
    Oct 5, 2020
    10
    ALBUM OF THE YEAR not a single skip all are TITLE TRACK WORTH
  21. SamnthaSC
    Oct 5, 2020
    10
    This is one of the most incredible album so far. This girl's are new and make songs with a high quality.
  22. ughpinks
    Oct 5, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this album has the best discography out of all kpop girlgroups, ballad, hiphop everything just perfect… Expand
  23. Suavemin
    Oct 5, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Had great expectations but it was a very big disappointment. Very few songs and literally every song screams cliché and no good lyrics at all.… Expand
  24. JonhelS
    Oct 5, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Whole Album is so great. Each track has a different feelings. Sometimes it makes you happy, sad, or powerful. This Album makes you feel some Women Empowerment. I love it so much. Its just an 8 tracks but the production and how it's composed sounds a high quality songs. They made efforts on each tracks that makes it good. And their title track is so meaningful. It sounds so good. You can feel that even in this album, they put their own emotions that makes it more enjoyable to listen. They killed every genre of the tracks.… Expand
  25. bringthelight
    Oct 5, 2020
    4
    "The album" does not try to be innovative or bring a great artistic content, Blackpink bet on its already known formula in the structure of the songs and the sound very generic and close to American pop, a probable attempt to introduce itself in the western market, something reinforced in the lyrics of songs that have more english than conventional k-pop. At the end of the day, "the album""The album" does not try to be innovative or bring a great artistic content, Blackpink bet on its already known formula in the structure of the songs and the sound very generic and close to American pop, a probable attempt to introduce itself in the western market, something reinforced in the lyrics of songs that have more english than conventional k-pop. At the end of the day, "the album" is more like an EP than an actual album, the eight songs are not far from what was heard in the group's discography and the featuring with western artists are poorly used and poorly performed.… Expand
  26. naiellow
    Oct 5, 2020
    0
    Honestly, I'm tired. I have been trying to get into the group but I feel like I'm always listening to the same song. The girls are beautiful, but I'm not staying for looks.
  27. KatyWitness
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best album ever done by the biggest girl group in the world Blackpink. Blink (fandom name) has been waiting for this full length album for many years and it's finally released it. The album has total of 8 tracks (how you like that, ice cream, pretty savage, bet you wanna, lovesick girls, crazy over you, love to hate me & you never know), all of the songs are truly masterpiece & very enjoyable. Although 8 songs wasn't enough for the full length album but it's still a truly piece of artwork… Expand
  28. MarksSalvador
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    Sinceramente es un gran álbum , a pesar que solo tiene 8 canciones , es arte de principio a fin ♥️
  29. noyanoya
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    this album got some hoes be mad MAD. they be very pressed and bitter. the tracks are that powerful
  30. 80spink
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    this album is what I would call a masterpiece. The wait was truly worth it.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. Slant Magazine
    Oct 6, 2020
    60
    Crammed chockfull of crowd-pleasing EDM pyrotechnics and cheeky one-liners, The Album is undeniably a product of a well-oiled, state-of-the-art pop machine, but it feels stuck looking back to tried and true trends in both K-pop and Western pop music.
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  2. Consequence
    Oct 5, 2020
    67
    The Album showcases their signature style of blending genres and influences to create songs that are just as classically pop as they are identifiably BLACKPINK.
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  3. AllMusic
    Oct 5, 2020
    80
    Overflowing with confidence, Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa conquer each track on The Album with their vocal ability (both singing and rapping) and effortless charm, switching up styles to offer something for every type of fan.
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