The Album
by BlackPink
User Score
8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 2491 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 1,998 out of 2491
  2. Mixed: 78 out of 2491
  3. Negative: 415 out of 2491
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  1. JhonMnc
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    Tan solo bastan 8 canciones para que blackpink logre mover toda una multitud y enamorar a nuevos oyentes... en los track viajan a traves del tiempo, entre diferentes ritmos y estilos de musica sus pistas son bastante fuertes pero a la ves tranquilas, agresivas pero dulces, canciones llenas de energia y pasion... BLACKPINK nos demuestra con su album THE ALBUM que son el grupo femenimo masTan solo bastan 8 canciones para que blackpink logre mover toda una multitud y enamorar a nuevos oyentes... en los track viajan a traves del tiempo, entre diferentes ritmos y estilos de musica sus pistas son bastante fuertes pero a la ves tranquilas, agresivas pero dulces, canciones llenas de energia y pasion... BLACKPINK nos demuestra con su album THE ALBUM que son el grupo femenimo mas grande del momento y que apenas estan enpezando.… Expand
  2. Jazmin18
    Oct 2, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. All the songs are literally bops, pretty savage deserves music video, also the collab with Cardi B… Expand
  3. Sof97
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    This album is amazing! the songs are really good and catchy. The best album of 2020
  4. julliemateri
    Oct 2, 2020
    10
    this is just PERFECT, Rosé and Jisoo's vocals were the best thing in this album, and we got Main Rapper Jennie back so....Lalisa Manoban????????? I don't even have to say anything about Thailand's princess!! I love theses girls
  5. Weirdx
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    The Album is such an amazing debut album, the quality it contains, it's a good start to get the general public, it has a vibe from '10s pop and such good hip-hop elements, it's the way they actually represent the name of the group through the music and has good collaborations in it, I love it!
  6. SELEGENDS
    Oct 2, 2020
    10
    BEST ALBUM EVER!!! EVERYTHING PERFECT THE VOCLAS THE RAP LINES THEY DIDNOT DISAPPOINT SKIPLESS ALBUM 828282882/10 EVERYONE SAY THANK YOU BLACKPINK
  7. lolbebertu9
    Oct 2, 2020
    10
    favorite album of the year!! it’s everything i wanted to hear from them! on repeat
  8. Jeanenpierre
    Mar 11, 2021
    10
    Perfection made album, every single word sung with that feeling carries anyone to the heaven, and makes goosebumps with the sounds, voices, everything is amazing.
  9. macnardin
    Oct 2, 2020
    10
    this album is amazing..................................... m.....................
  10. Tayra
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
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  11. WillCanul
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is so perfect. The instrumentals and the transitions in the songs are so smooth. This album is literally THE ALBUM.… Expand
  12. Tonysanchezm
    Oct 2, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing and with such a bombs , BLACKPINK did the best kpop album in 2020 !… Expand
  13. SRS04
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    All songs are bops but Crazy Over You is the best. My favorite album along with Rare.
  14. selener
    Oct 2, 2020
    10
    This album is just incredible. They delivered nothing but quality and you can tell they worked hard for this. Go Blackpink!
  15. ATReviews
    Oct 2, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the best albums of the year. Very refreshing while still holding the sound that we all know and love that is Blackpink. Vocals are very solid, raps pack punches and a softer song to end the album really album together. Very well produced.… Expand
  16. sofianniaa
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    It’s such a good album. I love all the songs. All the songs could be a single.
  17. OneHitHunter
    Oct 3, 2020
    10
    This album is a refreshing reminder of the power of breaking stereotypes. The highs of this album (HYLT, Pretty Savage, Crazy Over You, Love To Hate Me) make up for the lows. (Ice Cream, Bet You Wanna) I really do hate that this album was so short, we were promised 10 songs and got 8 which may not feel like a lot but two songs can do a lot. This felt more like an extended EP and made meThis album is a refreshing reminder of the power of breaking stereotypes. The highs of this album (HYLT, Pretty Savage, Crazy Over You, Love To Hate Me) make up for the lows. (Ice Cream, Bet You Wanna) I really do hate that this album was so short, we were promised 10 songs and got 8 which may not feel like a lot but two songs can do a lot. This felt more like an extended EP and made me wish for more. However the visual aspect and packaging for this album exceeded expectations, the photoshoots are beautiful and the videos are obviously well done. There were some really bold moves made in some of the songs structure but in my opinion I think they are trend setters rather than followers and that risk will prove to be fruitful.… Expand
  18. Marianardz18
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    when i heard The Album for the first time, i felt something i’ve never felt before. the production on the songs, lyrics and passion really hit hard and was proven with the songs. amazing lyrics and great music. in conclusion, one of the best albums released this year.
  19. mirelyabreu
    Oct 2, 2020
    10
    A perfect album, they are perfect, I loved everything. I wish there were more songs
  20. Criticmar
    Oct 3, 2020
    10
    Un álbum hermoso lleno de ritmos excelentes. Amé. Bien hecho BLACKPINK. Reinas.
  21. TheNewYorkArts
    Dec 10, 2020
    4
    BLACKPINK is quite a one-trick pony: booming basses, striking highs, and sweet mediums. this fiercely titled "The Album" record shows that sometimes, just because it works doesn't mean you should do it. the total lack of involvement in the composition of this album is worrying, to say the least, especially with such "personal" tracks as the painfully honest "You Never Know". there's aBLACKPINK is quite a one-trick pony: booming basses, striking highs, and sweet mediums. this fiercely titled "The Album" record shows that sometimes, just because it works doesn't mean you should do it. the total lack of involvement in the composition of this album is worrying, to say the least, especially with such "personal" tracks as the painfully honest "You Never Know". there's a clear doubt throughout the whole album: would this work if this wasn't BLACKPINK's?… Expand
  22. guizitor
    Oct 2, 2020
    10
    AOTY! Mostrando ser a revolução como as mesma já disseram, o maior girlgroup do mundo lançou seu primeiro full album, que mal chegou e já quebrou recordes sendo um deles de 52 anos onde um k-gg vendia mais 1 milhão de cópias físicas de um álbum. A faixa "Lovesick Girls" apresentar uma sonoridade incrível onde ouvindo eu tive um êxtase maior que da cocaína, "Ice cream" um maravilhosoAOTY! Mostrando ser a revolução como as mesma já disseram, o maior girlgroup do mundo lançou seu primeiro full album, que mal chegou e já quebrou recordes sendo um deles de 52 anos onde um k-gg vendia mais 1 milhão de cópias físicas de um álbum. A faixa "Lovesick Girls" apresentar uma sonoridade incrível onde ouvindo eu tive um êxtase maior que da cocaína, "Ice cream" um maravilhoso sorvetinho musical para se refrescar seguido de "How You Like That" SOTY nos charts coreanos com All Kill e música mais charteada de um gg em 2020. No "The Album" eu encontrei a palavra de Deus e fiz dele minha religião.… Expand
  23. Therese_Farah
    Oct 10, 2020
    10
    This album pretty much saved 2020. Despite being only 8 songs it’s very satisfying and you can listen to it on repeat enjoying each song alone. Nowadays, all the songs on an album sound the same, however Blackpink’s album is offering different styles with each song. With undeniably good vocals and rap. The music is catchy. It was really good.
  24. 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!
  25. uwuwuwiwi
    Oct 2, 2020
    10
    BLACKPINK I AM SO PROUD OF YOU. AFTER ALL THESE YEARS OF PROVING YOUR LEGACY IN EVERY WAY POSSIBLE, AND MOVING A GENERATION OF BOTH PEOPLE AND WOMEN TO BECOME JUST LIKE YOU, YOU HAVE OBTAINED THE #1 SPOT WHICH YOU ARE SO LONG OVERDUE FOR.
  26. Taogdghjkk
    Oct 3, 2020
    10
    Álbum of the year . I love you blackpink . Blackpink is the revolución. I love you guys
  27. Leonardo2311
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    All tracks feels like they could be title track. Blackpink really put their emotions here and you can sense a nostalgic feeling while listening to "Lovesick Girls" and "You Never Know" or feel confident while listening to "Pretty Savage"
    Overall an amazing album.
  28. Fernando_xcx
    Oct 3, 2020
    10
    Artisima el álbum del año, de las reinas del k-pop, nunca decepcionan, una lástima que no incluyeran Sour Candy
  29. lisablog
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Lovesick Girls, Love to hate me, Pretty Savage and You Never Know are BOPS. Masterpieces. Art.… Expand
  30. Ladygagalana
    Oct 2, 2020
    10
    Queens reinas está hermoso perfecto, es lo que todos queriamos y hasta más el mejor álbum Dios
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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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