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. pnk_shinah
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece with 8 title tracks, each deserving song of the year award and I'm not even exaggerating.
  2. TheRealAstrid
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    I loved this album so much and it’s actually the first album I’ve ever bought. It didn’t have that many songs but every song hits you like a train and the songs are so good that it’s really difficult to pick a favorite. This album showcases the girls’ versatility. I love all the tracks and some of them even made me a bit emotional. The Album is really good and if you are looking for a newI loved this album so much and it’s actually the first album I’ve ever bought. It didn’t have that many songs but every song hits you like a train and the songs are so good that it’s really difficult to pick a favorite. This album showcases the girls’ versatility. I love all the tracks and some of them even made me a bit emotional. The Album is really good and if you are looking for a new girl group to stan you should definitely check out BLACKPINK because every song they release is fire.… Expand
  3. jomsalvino
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. love this album so much the song are all bops bops bops bops can’t wait for them to perform this live on television… Expand
  4. Tesssa
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    Definitivamente es THE ALBUM
    Todas las canciones son grandiosas, las amo.
    Las chicas se lucieron demasiado.
    REINAS del KPOP sin ninguna duda. ;)
  5. MarioMway
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    Perfect album debut
    thanks to these girls I like Kpop, my favorite song is Love to Hate me❤️ although nothing beats How you like That.
  6. mah_ep
    Oct 14, 2020
    10
    It is just perfect, the album is the revolution just like blackpink, I love it so much
  7. Vannininini
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. All songs deserve a a music video or to be the title track or go single. Versatility of the singers were shown. Amazing amazing album. This deserves much recognition.… Expand
  8. Jazzymin
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    This is a masterpiece!
  9. jrsalting
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    a cultural reset, not just for kpop audience but worldwide. composed of diverse genres that youd surely bop too.
  10. daveymusic
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    The evolution of the music production, the vocals and rap parts are unmatched. The beats and lyrics are addicting paired with the powerful vocals of Rosé, Jisoo, Jennie and Lisa. This album showcases their versatility in music, showing that they can excel in different genres. Loved it at first play and loved it even more in repeat.
  11. msja9agbu
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    Only 8 songs yet all can be title tracks. It's a total bop.
    And the lyrics and messages in each song, I never thought that I would cry to an upbeat song, but Lovesick Girls did that to me.
    This whole album makes me feel empowered as a woman and as a person. I think that's what I love the most about it. 10/10 for me.
  12. gilyenn
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. their song is amazing! ya’ll should give it a try especially their You Never Know, it talks about how haters would believe anything they wanted to see… Expand
  13. dandanmf
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    The Album has 8 title track material songs. Every song is great. It really has no skip, Congratulations to BLACKPINK. Every song has their own flavor refreshing and new sound from a Kpop act.
  14. JanMcvera
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    This is the most versatile album that I have ever listened to. And I agree with some of the reviews, that only downside of the album that it has only 8 songs. But either way I love it.
  15. lovesickjoy
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    Love to hate me is my favorite, I really love the album!! I recommend it to everyone:)
  16. Adriancarlx
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    The album as a whole is well produced, even with few songs they can transport you for an incredible sound journey that goes from a ballad like "You never Know" to a song with a heavier beat like "How you like that". people who say that they didn’t talk about much, they’re bluffing as many albums that don’t focus on several messages in just one and not for that reason they lose their valueThe album as a whole is well produced, even with few songs they can transport you for an incredible sound journey that goes from a ballad like "You never Know" to a song with a heavier beat like "How you like that". people who say that they didn’t talk about much, they’re bluffing as many albums that don’t focus on several messages in just one and not for that reason they lose their value and their wealth, the same happens with "The Album" the messages that the girls wanted to pass on to the world were successfully passed on and that on this long road of fame they are just beginning… Expand
  17. Jscr
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    I love the music its my 1st time hearing a kpop group that can have clean vocals even on live
  18. isabellouiseph
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    Every song on this album is just so good. I love their voice and the texture of the music is different for every song, showing their versatility as artists.
  19. LazyZei
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    Although it has only 8 songs while listening to it I never felt underwhelmed. Every song in this album is a title track material that's how good this album is!
  20. Erum1997
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    Perfect album. Each and every song is worth listening and on repeat. Even though some people are telling that the album is quite short.
    That's the most we can get from yg entertainment. And more tracks are there in there Netflix series.
  21. jensoo
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    this amazing is album, the girls showed all their talents and we are all so proud of them
  22. Nicoleblink
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    THE ALBUM is really exemplary. All of the songs are catchy. The singles were amazing. I could never stop listening to it since it was released. AMAZING ALBUM. I am very proud of the girls for making such a masterpiece. WORTH LISTENING TO. Though it is short, it is my favorite KPOP album
  23. lowkeyrubyjane
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    this album is really good and the best album by blackpink so far. it shows their versatility best and that they can pull off variety of genre and make it "so blackpink".
  24. KAAAAT
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    THE ALBUM is the best BLACKPINK song! You Never Know! Most favorite. Jjang!
  25. Aristella
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    The Album is appropriately named. It is THE ALBUM. The different sides of Blackpink shine through in the 8 tracks that can easily stand alone as title tracks. The Album takes you through a roller coaster of emotions as you get sentimental and ready to cry listening to "You Never Know" then  jump to feeling empowered and channeling your inner Badass  as you listen to "How You like That" andThe Album is appropriately named. It is THE ALBUM. The different sides of Blackpink shine through in the 8 tracks that can easily stand alone as title tracks. The Album takes you through a roller coaster of emotions as you get sentimental and ready to cry listening to "You Never Know" then  jump to feeling empowered and channeling your inner Badass  as you listen to "How You like That" and "Pretty Savage". Thats not all, the 4 Queens of Blackpink collab with powerful women, Selena Gomez (Icecream) and Cardi B (Bet You Wanna) to deliver fun flirty and catchy tracks that will have you singing along all day.  There's even a track for the haters titled  "Love to Hate Me" If any of this sparks your interest, go ahead and give The Album a listen. Please disregard all those negative reviews that are only there as an insult to Blackpink. The girls said it best there are people out there that "Love to Hate" them and will gladly go out of their way and waste their time to try sabotage them by leaving a review for an Album they probably didnt even listen to. That being said, If you want to support 4 Beautiful and Talented women that face harrassment, slut shaming, and an enormous amount of online bullying on the daily for simply breathing and being successful women, Buy and stream The Album and title track Lovesick Girls!… Expand
  26. bufft
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. great music! great music!great music!great music!great music!great music!great music!great music!great music!great music!great music!great music!… Expand
  27. kayepatchyy
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Album is soooo good, like its soooo fcking good!!! I can’t get over it, reallyyyy ahhh i cried and party while listening to this gift of God. I keep on playing this masterpiece over and over again, it’s like an oxygen of my body that I keep on wanting it moreeeee... congrats to the songwriters, artists and producers of this album because its soooo worth it to play a 100000x, worth it pa saimong uyab! ITS A MUST LISTEN ALBUM GUYS!!!!!… Expand
  28. Abmn
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    Love The Album. No skip. All songs are good and it has all the vibes. Wide range of songs, you can choose according to your mood.
  29. AndreaVM
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    me encanta, el rap de Lisa es lo mejor, Lisa rap, lisa rap, LISA rap, LISA rap
  30. CesarBlink
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    HERMOSA, SIEMPRE ME SORPRENDE.
    ESTA ES LA CANCIÓN DEL AÑO. BLACKPINK THE BEST GROUP
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71

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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