BE
by BTS
  • Record Label: Big Hit
  • Release Date: Nov 20, 2020
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8.9

Universal acclaim- based on 3428 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 3,051 out of 3428
  2. Mixed: 43 out of 3428
  3. Negative: 334 out of 3428
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  1. Kaia15
    Mar 21, 2021
    10
    The timing and release of this album could not be more perfect. BTS released an album with the intention of helping comfort millions during the pandemic and they did exactly that. I haven't come across many albums with no skips, but this album literally doesn't have a bad song.
  2. Vitors23
    Mar 21, 2021
    0
    For better or worse, Be’s sights are trained on BTS fans, meaning the album is too insular for broader appeal.
  3. matheusmuniz
    Mar 20, 2021
    0
    Ugh that's 0/10, I tried to listen to it, that's how I realized that kpop is big a no for me, just normal pop **** but with slavery involved
  4. Banan23
    Mar 20, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Un álbum decepcionante
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  5. Charlotte12
    Mar 20, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Lo mismo de siempre

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  6. Angela21
    Mar 20, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Bad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .. . .. . . .. . . .. . . . .. . .… Expand
  7. pricmathicc
    Mar 20, 2021
    0
    This is not even good their m3nta||y |l3d fans just mass review it with high scores to put it on top
  8. rosuxx
    Mar 20, 2021
    0
    Quem engole isso, bicho? BTS veio com mais um trabalho porco extremamente genérico para agradar as fas de 12 anos que gostam de qualquer bomba... não são artistas e armys nao sao gente
  9. Alvaroapaez
    Mar 20, 2021
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Regular album from a regular boy band, i think people give them a lot more credit than they deserve.
    Maybe a little bit of passion inside their lyrics could help the lack of creativity    … Expand
  10. Aangtonio
    Mar 20, 2021
    0
    Nothing new, completely trash. You lost your time with this "music" don't listen.
  11. Multifaceted
    Mar 20, 2021
    10
    A perfect album for the quarantine. It's lyrics are so healing and the music calms you down.
  12. mileyc_MX
    Mar 20, 2021
    9
    I saw many swifties traying to give bad reviews to Plastic Hearts and BE, we know that they shouldn't win, so, here is my review.
    I listened this album, and I think it's good.
    Also, I have to say that the Grammys performance of Dynamite was very cool!
  13. julianstyven
    Mar 20, 2021
    0
    Siento que son canciones muy genéricas, no se enfocan en un mismo punto para mi
  14. AC29
    Mar 20, 2021
    0
    0 because K-Pop stans try to come for every achievement their favorite artists don’t have in music by doing the same.
  15. JafethVizCy
    Mar 20, 2021
    0
    Aburridito, simple, hay que reinventarse mijos, hay que echarle ganitas para la próxima.
  16. brybrypositions
    Mar 20, 2021
    0
    ÉXITO NO ES IGUAL A CALIDAD. que disco tan cliché en serio, producto para niñas con mentalidad de bebés. es un disco muy tonto, la letras súper clichés y la producción nada que un disco hecho por un amante de la música infantil pueda hacer. SÚPER MEH.
  17. jonathanray
    Mar 20, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. terrible music omg and the auto tune is just too much to handle. don’t know why they are so successful… Expand
  18. roger_
    Mar 20, 2021
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. it’s good, but i don’t know, missing something, i think they will have a great future… Expand
  19. Jhon2323
    Mar 20, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Baiiiiiii popooooooo, resúmen un mal álbum de principio a fin, es súper basico y nada innovador… Expand
  20. bryanmichaelsss
    Mar 20, 2021
    0
    WTFFFF IS THAT? este producto infantil no merece ni entrar al top. por algo no tienen grammy, me parece el álbum más pedorro que pude haber escuchado. quieren oír algo bueno? ps pogan chromatica o positions. byes.
  21. krypito
    Mar 20, 2021
    0
    pior album que eu já escutei na vida, pensei que fosse nascer um terceiro braço de tamanha radiação
  22. JuaoMarrinez
    Mar 20, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. BTS BTS BTS BTS BTS BTS BTS BTS BTS BTS BTS BTS BTS BTS BTS BTS BTS BTS BTS e é isso… Expand
  23. Apoyoalarte
    Mar 20, 2021
    0
    El álbum es simplemente el mismo tema de sus otros proyectos, no hay novedades, las fans se siguen deslumbrado por el. Físico de cada uno, son un grupo que lograron cosas como otros en su momento, sólo otra boyband más del momento
  24. luizfelipe_crf
    Mar 20, 2021
    0
    Eu particularmente achei nada de demais
    So to aqui pra negativar mesmo a nota kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk
  25. Wiverson25
    Mar 20, 2021
    0
    Very boring songs. It’s a boy band made for midia, no authentic at all.....
  26. Heyisgerars
    Mar 20, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It could be better but still the project is full of generic songs. Sounds all the same to their last project.… Expand
  27. Guguamabh
    Mar 20, 2021
    0
    Boring and generic. I really tried to give BTS a chance, but their music its just not for me
  28. Rodcontreras
    Mar 20, 2021
    0
    Genérico, aburrido, nada bueno hay en este álbum. Ojala mejore, pero este álbum es plano.
  29. biborochristie
    Mar 20, 2021
    0
    Kpop is boring. But I guess that they have songs with meaning. But it's just bland to me
  30. Tepf
    Mar 20, 2021
    0
    Not my favorite album. Could be better. I found it boring, annoying, and childish.
  31. BuscandoAmor
    Mar 20, 2021
    0
    Horrible, generic and no talented. Tracks look all the same and sounds awful. Lazy work for a big artist
  32. alequionez
    Mar 15, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Los ritmos son muy repetitivos, en cada canción hablan de lo mismo. Necesitan muchos compositores para una canción, cuando deberían aventurarse solo los miembro del grupo en la composición.… Expand
  33. piperwood
    Mar 9, 2021
    10
    I LOVE this Album! It was made by BTS during the pandemic and the songs and this album surely made my 2020 a whole lot better. My favorite track is Dis-ease!
  34. disrui
    Mar 1, 2021
    10
    This album is so amazing! the musics is very great, mainly because of the situation we are experiencing. The principal track, Life Goes On, it's a perfect song.
    The album was very well produced, all the musics is incredible, both the lyrics and the beat.
  35. excusemeum
    Feb 22, 2021
    2
    excuse me but the only really good songs here are stay and fly to my room, blue & grey is completly AWFUL, so boring, how it reached top 13 on hot 100? life goes on i dont understand why it become a n.1 in hot 100, is a good song but its overhyped, dynamite is EXTREMLY OVERHYPED and the overplay ruined it, telephaty, i just dont like the sound of it, the intro of it *i hate it* and diseaseexcuse me but the only really good songs here are stay and fly to my room, blue & grey is completly AWFUL, so boring, how it reached top 13 on hot 100? life goes on i dont understand why it become a n.1 in hot 100, is a good song but its overhyped, dynamite is EXTREMLY OVERHYPED and the overplay ruined it, telephaty, i just dont like the sound of it, the intro of it *i hate it* and disease is kinda good, bts is a good group but i just dont like so much this album… Expand
  36. deborapatriota
    Feb 12, 2021
    10
    BTS novamente ultrapassando os limites da linguagem e expressando seu amor através da música. Um álbum que tem variedade e sinceramente a cada música, digno de muito sucesso.
  37. ughoclock
    Feb 9, 2021
    10
    the quality was genuinely amazing, it comforted me so much after the pandemic and truely deserves the best
  38. yoonfachero
    Feb 8, 2021
    9
    BTS cumplió su objetivo, logro crear un álbum reconfortante y esperanzador para los fans, cada canción demuestra una gran capacidad vocal y de letras, que para mi lo convierte en el trabajo mas personal del grupo.
  39. Enyatrue
    Jan 30, 2021
    10
    Это невероятно уютный и комфортный альбом, и именно то что я ожидала от BTS. Люблю его.
  40. Jiminieb
    Jan 14, 2021
    10
    Seriously can't stop listening to this album. Especially the song blue and grey
  41. koonw
    Dec 28, 2020
    3
    Good for you boys and girls who love them. But this is getting out of control. Their music is nowhere near " good". It's outdated and boring. Ok..they are definitely great entertainers but this is ruining music as art. Choreography and music videos can't justify music.
  42. beavdvieira
    Dec 27, 2020
    10
    Beautiful album! The tracks are very comforting and relatable, since the majority are based in the experiences of the COVID-19 lockdown! Love it and can’t wait to see them live with this new album!
  43. bringthelight
    Dec 26, 2020
    8
    One of the group's most cohesive jobs, perhaps the short duration of just 28 minutes, was the key for the album to maintain a pleasant sound throughout the journey, where members lead fans to talk about problems but with a hint of hope. Finally, it remains only to absorb the messages of each song and, if necessary, press the replay and listen to everything again.
  44. kooiumin
    Nov 20, 2020
    10
    Loved to see BTS try new things like disco inspired songs and throw back a little to their old school hiphop (Dis-ease is a masterpiece). The lyrics are so personal and beautiful and I’m so proud of how much work and soul they put into BE.
  45. Maeut13
    Dec 22, 2020
    0
    nothing feels new . almost just the same as their past album thats y i kinda hate it
  46. Decadent
    Dec 20, 2020
    10
    The whole album is so well put together and the songs resonate with our current situation in a artistic way. I personally feel every word of blue and gray, I blast fly to my room when I want a sing out loud song, telepathy and stay are made for dancing and the beat is fantastic, Dis-ease is my favorite song the bridge alone makes my whole day better. Life goes on was made for all ofThe whole album is so well put together and the songs resonate with our current situation in a artistic way. I personally feel every word of blue and gray, I blast fly to my room when I want a sing out loud song, telepathy and stay are made for dancing and the beat is fantastic, Dis-ease is my favorite song the bridge alone makes my whole day better. Life goes on was made for all of humanity going trough these difficult times and the lyrics are truly comforting. I love that they worked, personally, to deliver this masterpiece to us.… Expand
  47. tidinhacoreana
    Dec 20, 2020
    10
    BE não é apenas um álbum. ele é a redefinição cultural, um motivo para respirar, uma fuga desse mundo cruel e cheio de ladrões. ele é arte, o primeiro presente que você abre no natal, uma lenda, uma modelo, tudo que você sempre quis.
  48. eufrazine
    Dec 19, 2020
    10
    Simply amazing, a work of art, mazing lyrics all amazing, Bangtan is amazing.
  49. sevgiozdemir
    Dec 15, 2020
    0
    kötü bir albüm. hiç beğenmedim. kpop kadar abartılan bir müzik türü yok. onca şaheser varken bu albüm bu puanları haketmiyor
  50. jackwgille
    Dec 14, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Hardly an album! 8 songs is definitely too short for an album. More like an EP. BTS are definitely mocking their fans. Very boring and plain tunes. Even the hit Dynamite doesnt even sound that great. With the lyrics “cup of milk lets rock and roll” it just sounds awful. Very childish… Expand
  51. drdvcs
    Dec 12, 2020
    0
    Worst album I've ever heard. I used to like their music but somehow their last two albums sound horrible.
  52. Cbarcia31
    Dec 12, 2020
    0
    Contrary to the very biased and corrupt reviews on the other side, the way this album offers a perspective on the way most people have lived their lives in the pandemic, including BTS deserves such high respect and courtesy when being reviewed because no one else would dare to truly put these uncertain times to let others overcome their hopelessness through songs. Their emotions ofContrary to the very biased and corrupt reviews on the other side, the way this album offers a perspective on the way most people have lived their lives in the pandemic, including BTS deserves such high respect and courtesy when being reviewed because no one else would dare to truly put these uncertain times to let others overcome their hopelessness through songs. Their emotions of helplessness, fear, uncertainty of not knowing if everyone they love will be alright, whether if they can take back the time they lost, whether they can see ARMY again, all these feelings are embedded preciously in each track. If one cannot take the time to read the lyrics, they should not even review this beautiful album. I hope everyone who listens to this album can hear and feel these emotions, because most importantly, life goes on, which is what BTS focused on. Bring the negativity, because it means BTS will be even more successful… Expand
  53. JeremiasBus
    Dec 11, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Lo siento mucho por esta crítica, creo que ignorando el hecho de que los chicos sean buenos artistas, creo qué hay que decir que se pasaron un poquito con la estrategia de los remixes, cosa que no me agrada y que su Fandom normaliza cómo algo normal, y nop, no es normal, simplemente arruina a los charts, cosas cómo estás y su Fandom algo anormal diría yo, hacen que gente como yo, piense de esta manera, lo siento.
    ✋    … Expand
  54. vasiliss
    Dec 11, 2020
    6
    nothing special tbh. dynamite is really overrated, the lyrics are generic and the rest songs are quite simple. they could do better imo...
  55. lucasflorenci
    Dec 11, 2020
    1
    It is definitely not the best of South Koreans, but it shows the strength of a marketing focused on young people and deserves to be highlighted.
  56. TheNewYorkArts
    Dec 10, 2020
    6
    BTS steps in the right direction due to a newly founded vulnerability - that MOTS:7 needed so badly. armed with a precise production, honest lyrics, and a total lack of ego, this album is BTS at its peak: lighthearted, straight-forward, and original. deserved to be a lot longer.
  57. Joseph13
    Dec 10, 2020
    7
    a great, cohesive album! im impressed by their vocals wowwww. lyrics were pretty good too. production could’ve been way better but it’s not bad for sure:) Faves: Dynamite, Blue & Grey, Stay
    Least Fave: Telepathy
  58. RoWithLuv
    Dec 10, 2020
    10
    It is really a wonderful album, the lyrics are very beautiful and full of meanings, there is a great diversity in the types of songs only such as (hip hop - alternative hip hop - disco - retro ...) I really liked the title track “life goes on” , and this song "Dis-ease"
    The rest of songs are very good too!!
  59. CharlesSee
    Dec 9, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Since 2016 they don't release good music idk what happened with the group but their music since then it's so repetitive and basic… Expand
  60. wlanaas
    Dec 9, 2020
    0
    a really poor album, i was expecting somethin good like "map of the soul", really desappointed.
  61. Audrey24
    Dec 9, 2020
    10
    Disclaimer: I'm only a casual listener of BTS so this is completely unbiased opinion. Okay, so if someone asks me what's my music taste, I would simply send them this album. First off, it has every genre possible in it. We have the acoustic feel of Life Goes On, the first track, Fly Me To My Room which is like a suave, melodic song, the slow and mellow Blue and Grey, the old school trackDisclaimer: I'm only a casual listener of BTS so this is completely unbiased opinion. Okay, so if someone asks me what's my music taste, I would simply send them this album. First off, it has every genre possible in it. We have the acoustic feel of Life Goes On, the first track, Fly Me To My Room which is like a suave, melodic song, the slow and mellow Blue and Grey, the old school track Dis-ease, and pop music Telepathy, the EDM beauty that is Stay, and lastly, their classic funky pop song Dynamite. It's actually crazy to think that you could fit a lot of those different songs in one album, usually artists would stick to one genre when making one, so this was a pleasant surprise. Even though they were very distinct from each other, the message that the BTS guys wanted to convey was precise and clear. I've looked up English translations on Genius (since they're pretty reliable), and my favorite ones are Dis-ease and Blue and Grey. Actually, I think that if you really look up their songs and research, you'll be amazed. Amazing wordplays, that's what I notice about them. Overall, I love that this album is talking about how "life goes on" during this pandemic, but it's not toxic positivity. They're not just saying, "Be happy.", they are saying that, "you know what, this situation actually, really sucks. And what's more frustrating is that we can't do **** about it. But hey, we can just start getting our hands on things we can control, right? So even though this is **** up, we just gotta suck it up." And I think that's very comforting. Because what I feel about this pandemic is exactly like that. Also, I think that the arrangements of tracks are clever. They started off "sad" in the first three tracks, Life Goes On → Fly To My Room → Blue & Grey and then the Skit that I read was about their raw reaction about their first No. 1, and then it shifts to upbeat tracks Telepathy, Dis-ease, Stay, and Dynamite. I feel like they're saying this pandemic started off really gloomy, like the world literally shut down and people didn't know what to do, but eventually, we all started to pick ourselves up and started getting our **** together. That's what the arrangement of the album was like. I really love how they ended this with Dynamite. So yeah, it's 10/10 for me.… Expand
  62. Jeoymeow
    Dec 7, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The songs in the album is very deep, i fell how they send the message to ARMY, the music and vocal, rap make me always listen it everyday… Expand
  63. crystaljinnie
    Dec 7, 2020
    10
    just masterpiece. we will always purple you boys and yoongi we miss you so much, please take care of yourself and stay safe. borahae!
  64. vih13
    Nov 20, 2020
    10
    espero que vocês continuem se reinventando e entregando trabalhos maravilhosos como esse para nós. borahae
  65. BEKQUEEN
    Dec 7, 2020
    10
    So meaningful in all possible ways. My feeling about this album is that is "My little treasure", i really love it and I listen to it everyday. The way it expresses the feeling we mostly have in this pandemic in such creative ways is just overwhelming, hope this guys to make more self produced albums since they're this good.
  66. koyasmile
    Dec 7, 2020
    10
    BE is a soothing album in deppressing times, a hand to comfort that also gives strength. their lyrics made me cry, but fortunately they end in a more upbeat note.
  67. GabrielMonteiro
    Dec 7, 2020
    2
    Dynamite was OK but so overplayed that it actually makes me wanna vomit. It doesn't fit the album at all, it just feels like the 'hit single' put in the tracklist to sell album units...
  68. Yurijim
    Dec 5, 2020
    10
    The way in which the album presents in such a profound way what many people feel in this time of pandemic is incredible, besides that the voices are beautiful and make me feel comforted
  69. Leyla
    Dec 5, 2020
    10
    De forma poética o álbum nos leva em um passeio sobre nossos medos e incertezas na época de CORVID, a vocal e o rap muito bem construido e harmônico se torna um sentimento de abraço musical fazendo nosso corações se aquecer em esperança, uma pintura de um artista não precisa ser de certa nascionalidade para ser admirado, "BE" se encaixa nesse pensamento, pois é uma obra primaDe forma poética o álbum nos leva em um passeio sobre nossos medos e incertezas na época de CORVID, a vocal e o rap muito bem construido e harmônico se torna um sentimento de abraço musical fazendo nosso corações se aquecer em esperança, uma pintura de um artista não precisa ser de certa nascionalidade para ser admirado, "BE" se encaixa nesse pensamento, pois é uma obra prima Coreana .… Expand
  70. Mrsludens
    Dec 5, 2020
    10
    I feel this album like a beautiful letter. All the songs have a message of comfort and hope in these times of isolation. Some tracks are slow, and others have hype. Are a mix of feelings, and I can't stop listening.
  71. sunnykth
    Dec 5, 2020
    9
    Album de extrema qualidade, com músicas ótimas e produzidas pelos meninos. Enfim, o que não falta é talento a música com uma vibe boa
  72. lizbarley7
    Dec 5, 2020
    10
    It's the most sincere and honest album from BTS. I can truly feel their sadness and anxiety through Life Goes On, and especially Blue & Grey, which depicts depression in a most musical way. Dis-ease, Fly to my room and Telepathy showcases empathy and understanding of the mutual struggles that everyone is going through. With Stay, it sends hope to all of us. BE portrays BTS as seven humanIt's the most sincere and honest album from BTS. I can truly feel their sadness and anxiety through Life Goes On, and especially Blue & Grey, which depicts depression in a most musical way. Dis-ease, Fly to my room and Telepathy showcases empathy and understanding of the mutual struggles that everyone is going through. With Stay, it sends hope to all of us. BE portrays BTS as seven human beings, not superstars nor flashy foreign people, who also go through hardships like everyone else, perhaps just in their own ways.… Expand
  73. Julia2789
    Dec 5, 2020
    10
    Álbum maravilhoso! Todas as músicas são perfeitas, ótimas para se ouvir em qualquer momento e em qualquer lugar.
  74. renownedbts
    Dec 5, 2020
    10
    BE is one of the most cohesive albums BTS has ever released. BTS's expertise in different genres and their ability to fit it in a 30-minute album is outstanding. Every track flows seamlessly together. This must be their most laid-back but very impactful record yet. The fact that all of the group's members participated in the album's production not just in the musical but even in the visualBE is one of the most cohesive albums BTS has ever released. BTS's expertise in different genres and their ability to fit it in a 30-minute album is outstanding. Every track flows seamlessly together. This must be their most laid-back but very impactful record yet. The fact that all of the group's members participated in the album's production not just in the musical but even in the visual aspect deserves to be commended. They never strayed away from genuinely telling their stories and make people resonate with their music. BTS's music is not limited to their fans, it is also for the people that are open to appreciate pure artistry that is not just influenced by the western market and are not afraid to cross the barriers of listening to non-English speaking artists.… Expand
  75. Vivien1306
    Dec 5, 2020
    10
    One of my new fav albums!!! Yall should give this masterpiece a listen and it'll worth it!
  76. gioluvbts
    Dec 4, 2020
    10
    best album bts paved the way best album bts paved the way best album bts paved the way best album bts paved the way best album bts paved the way best album bts paved the way best album bts paved the way
  77. behyyh
    Dec 4, 2020
    10
    BE is a beautiful album. All tracks are so diverse but the album is cohesive.
  78. Rof
    Dec 4, 2020
    10
    I like the album concept, the song and the meaning of the lyrics. Their album always make me amaze and the song always make me goosebumps. I like this album.
  79. natalia6794
    Dec 4, 2020
    0
    Thought this was going to be better, same as the others. Boring af, definitely not the best
  80. Emmakr
    Dec 3, 2020
    10
    One of my favorite pieces of work from them!! Every song was perfect and it felt very personal and comforting to listen to.
  81. Lupita27ja
    Dec 2, 2020
    10
    This album is just a heartfelt letter, a glimpse of their deepest and fragile thoughts and emotions that the members of BTS have. The rich lyrics, the amazing production and progression of songs along the album is impeccable. Please listen to this album with open mind read the lyrics translations o. doolaer wordpress, our best translator, that connects us, internacional fans, with theirThis album is just a heartfelt letter, a glimpse of their deepest and fragile thoughts and emotions that the members of BTS have. The rich lyrics, the amazing production and progression of songs along the album is impeccable. Please listen to this album with open mind read the lyrics translations o. doolaer wordpress, our best translator, that connects us, internacional fans, with their language and korean sentiment.… Expand
  82. jesica_Aremi501
    Dec 1, 2020
    10
    una obra de arte.el mejor album del mundo.cuando lo escuche senti mucha paz ,me ayudo mucho a atravesar estos dias tan dificiles. hacen que sus fans se sientan mas cerca de ellos .es un album para sanar.
  83. NickiTNH
    Dec 1, 2020
    9
    BTS is not an artist that I usually listen to, but this album is one of the best albums ever.
  84. anajacobs
    Dec 1, 2020
    10
    Amazing album! An emotional rollecoaster! From the title track "Life goes on" to "Stay" I experienced many various emotions... The lyrics is what got me though... They are some of the most thoughtful and meaningful lines I've ever read. It felt as if I was reading poetry! To the ones who wrote and sang such beautiful stories I just want to thank you for sharing them with the world. I thinkAmazing album! An emotional rollecoaster! From the title track "Life goes on" to "Stay" I experienced many various emotions... The lyrics is what got me though... They are some of the most thoughtful and meaningful lines I've ever read. It felt as if I was reading poetry! To the ones who wrote and sang such beautiful stories I just want to thank you for sharing them with the world. I think this album is a piece of art, some of the few which actually convey feelings of comfort, hope and happiness in such a profound and delicate way! BRAVO BTS!!!… Expand
  85. Mairah
    Dec 1, 2020
    10
    One of the best albums by the Grammy-nominated artists - BTS, have written to date, with production, direction or song-writing credits under each of members’ name. BE is an exceptional display of their talents as versatile artists. “Life goes on” opens with a hopeful message and uplifting beat as the title track. The acoustic pop, ballad, “Blue & grey” brings the listener to the edge ofOne of the best albums by the Grammy-nominated artists - BTS, have written to date, with production, direction or song-writing credits under each of members’ name. BE is an exceptional display of their talents as versatile artists. “Life goes on” opens with a hopeful message and uplifting beat as the title track. The acoustic pop, ballad, “Blue & grey” brings the listener to the edge of tears with its content - overwhelming sadness, while telling the listener they aren’t alone. The funky, “Telepathy” and EDM track, “Stay” are much more fast-paced, upbeat tunes which express the band’s beautiful connection with their ARMY. The two songs also serve as a metaphor to the bright future the fans can look forward to in times of hardship. “Dis-ease” the retro themed song follows, where the boys speak of their constant need to work and produce greater things even in times of ease and rest. “Fly to my room” connects with fans by expressing a feeling of being trapped and dissociated from their surrounding yet still being comfortable in their “room”. Lastly, the show stopper, “Dynamite,” ends with one last positive reminder that hardships pass and life once again will be filled with positively and joyful moments.… Expand
  86. bloomgirl
    Dec 1, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is what I needed this pandemic. It is self healing and the vibe is so good… Expand
  87. Nurulp
    Dec 1, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The song starts with Life Goes On that lets us in the feelings we had during this pandemic and how it’s okay to feel what you are feeling now as long as you don’t give up. It’s melody is very soothing and the chorus is very catchy. Next is Fly to my room. A sub-unit by Jimin/V/Suga/J-Hope. It had a very dreamy feeling to this song as as you can see, it’s a song that based on your room and what you can still do indoors while quarantining and stuck in your room. Next is Blue and Grey. This is the heaviest song in this album and it touched more on our dark feelings that we might have felt during this pandemic and how it can be very hard for us to move on to the new normal but also feeling like you need to keep moving to keep your life moving. It feels more gloomy and depressive but the harmonisation of the vocal lines plus the rap line is just pleasing to our ears. The only non-musical one in this album is the skit. It is when they got the no.1 on the billboard Hot100 chart for the very first time with dynamite! If you want to know what they are saying , they have the full translations online. It is very personal as you can feel like you’re in the same room as them. It was quite a spectacle to hear eventhough you do not know what they are saying until you read the translations. Next up is Telepathy! This song is dedicated to BTS’s fandom, called ARMYs and how they wished that everyone is well so that we can meet each other again after the pandemic. BTS greatly respects their partners in music so you can surely hear one or 2 songs in every single album about ARMYs. The second last new song is called Dis-ease. Which means uncomfortable if you read it with the hyphen. It’s 90’s rap beats and sounds and you can hear the different styles that the boys put out for us. A very fun song! :)) Last new song is called stay. New house EDM. Really amazing club song too!! Last song on this album is the award winning Dynamite!!… Expand
  88. sophenix12
    Dec 1, 2020
    10
    The arrangement of the songs are relatable to many people especially during this pandemic. It started with how our life is stagnant, quarantine, pause activities make our life seems bland, but have no choice but to carry on. Undeniable, happiness is the most wanted gift. And that, BE end with hope, joy, ignite the mood of spring day will come to replace winter.
  89. JOJIMD
    Dec 1, 2020
    10
    It's a beautiful album when it was released, Life Goes On and Blue and Grey made me tear up (even without the english tranalation). Musoc really transcends language. My other favorite track is Dis-ease, the bridge is so awesome.
  90. Ahsanul_Haque
    Dec 1, 2020
    10
    This is an album which express the emotion of the hard time we are going through in this pandemic. They talked about how we can see us and everything around us with a new perspective. They are those kind of artist who write music the own emotion they are feeling or felt. I always love their thought and the sense of creativity they create using their lyrics.
  91. DoriI
    Dec 1, 2020
    10
    cel mai bun album pentru mine. ma linisteste, ma relaxeaza, ma motiveaza, ma face fericita
  92. MonicaBe
    Dec 1, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is just bts another masterpiece. ეს ალბომი კიდევ ერთი ხელოვნების ნიმუშია ბითიესისგან.… Expand
  93. Marivelle
    Dec 1, 2020
    10
    This is a healing album. From track Life Goes On to Stay. Blue & Grey affected me most. As their voice goes deep inside your head and it melted your heart. You need to be happier. This have been a tough year, they've really done a great job to make us smile and be happy during this time.
  94. SandhyaBrahma
    Dec 1, 2020
    10
    The album is very healing for me. The lyrics are beautiful. I hope everyone will listen to it without prejudice
  95. AmgSter7
    Dec 1, 2020
    10
    This is an album that brings comfort. Listen to it while driving or cleaning.
  96. Trigueiro
    Dec 1, 2020
    0
    This is a mistake in many ways. It's generic in the worst sense and the songs don't convey a message. They are just men without voices full of vocal effects that give you a headache.
  97. shree7
    Dec 1, 2020
    10
    Easily, one of their BEST ALBUMS EVER!! Life Goes On, Blue and grey, Dis-ease one of my favourites.!
  98. Juanma1990
    Nov 30, 2020
    0
    another album without sustancial vocals or without autotune. this the example of bad singers with popular suport and so much money in streaming plataforms
  99. playboicarti
    Nov 30, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Its the most mediocre album I've ever heard. There is no cohesion, or any connected message just basic lyrics with instrumentals and their weak vocals...… Expand
  100. erizoka
    Nov 30, 2020
    10
    Uma perfeita representação da montanha russa de emoções trazidas pela pandemia.
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#10 Most Discussed Album of 2020

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80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. PopMatters
    Jan 15, 2021
    80
    BE is the album in which BTS's sound crosses over to cement the type of legacy they're building – one that started in youth and is very proudly Korean, but that makes sense for any age or place.
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  2. Pitchfork
    Dec 5, 2020
    70
    Frustration and grief animate these songs, but it’s their simplicity and specificity that make them compelling.
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  3. The Quietus
    Nov 30, 2020
    80
    Deciding to reflect on states of mind some of us could resonate to – especially this year – BE serves as a chronicle of what 2020 has been during lockdown: a year of uncertainty, anxiety, depression and frustration. But it also delivers hope for the future.
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