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

Universal acclaim- based on 3428 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3,051 out of 3428
  2. Mixed: 43 out of 3428
  3. Negative: 334 out of 3428
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  1. ravzadogan
    Nov 21, 2020
    10
    This album makes you feel cozy, warm, and hopefull even while the world and you have been suffering the ongoing situation. It has very good lyrics and beats. Since it is an album which reveals real feelings and thoughts you can easily find many things in this album from yourself. Moreover, every BTS member has a unique and specific role on creating the album. BE is basically a masterpiece.
  2. Iggy18
    Nov 21, 2020
    10
    Maravilhoso! Tudo o que as pessoas precisavam nesse tempo difícil. E possui faixas de vários gêneros que agradará a todos.
  3. Nickeo
    Nov 21, 2020
    10
    É o melhor álbum que já ouvi, as músicas trazem uma energia incrível! O grupo se uniu para escrever letras que nos conforta. Eles mostram que se identificam conosco, que sabem que estamos cansados da quarentena e que tem sido difícil para todos. Mas a ideia principal é que a vida continua e temos que continuar também.
  4. kassiam530
    Nov 21, 2020
    10
    Amazing album :) Beautifully written and produced album. Life Goes On, Blue&Grey and Dis-ease are my favorite
  5. Min_alma
    Nov 21, 2020
    10
    Es un álbum muy hermoso con mucho significado, me encanta como quieren transmitir por medio de ellos siendo ya tan famosos, para ayudar a otras personas, son algo de lo que en pocos artistas se encuentra.
  6. Noorb
    Nov 21, 2020
    10
    The message behind it is so comforting, the lyrics are pretty deep even when the beat is fun. It's different side that we don't see often at all from artists. And every single member participated in the making of this album from lyrics, melodies, concepts, album cover, styling.... even directing the music video. It's a very, very good album I really love it.
  7. VoidBang
    Nov 21, 2020
    10
    Album, muito bem feito, letras expressivas, so tenho a elogiar. Otimo para escutar nos dias chuvosos e quando queremos apreciar a vida.
  8. PamelaVit
    Nov 21, 2020
    10
    Pura coesão aclamação e conceito Como sempre as lendas entregando tudo o que prometem
  9. BeyzaCacanoglu
    Nov 21, 2020
    10
    'BE' bize hayatın devam ettiğini en güzel şekilde anlatıyor. Bu zor günlerde iyileştirici ve sakinleştirici şarkılara ihtiyacımız vardı ve 'BE' bu ihtiyacımızı çok iyi karşıladı.
  10. 7gwen
    Nov 21, 2020
    10
    An album fully depicting the emotions of quarantine; from the feeling of hopelessness, to the celebration of achieving something during quarantine (small or big) and finally to the feeling of having hope for a better future where everything gets better. Truly setting the bar higher for any musicians in the scene.
  11. EmilyRaira
    Nov 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. the album, besides containing wonderful songs, discusses what it is like to stay at home during this difficult time. Extremely talented. perfect album.… Expand
  12. tajhsue24
    Nov 21, 2020
    10
    Very comforting and soothing music. Every songs are well produced with high quality massages and lyrics
  13. a_naddie
    Nov 21, 2020
    10
    An album made to deliver a little ray of happiness during this pandemic lockdown. Easy listening songs yet with impactful relatable message of hope and courage to endure life one day at a time
  14. Juliethulloa
    Nov 21, 2020
    10
    BE The album 'BE' in addition to being self-produced, contains songs with very comforting lyrics. 'Life goes on' is a very warm song, perfect for these difficult times. 'Telepathy' and 'Dis ease' have a happy beat to complement the album's concept.
  15. gfa01
    Nov 21, 2020
    10
    Esse é um dos melhores trabalhos dos meninos, eles estão 100% envolvidos em todo desenvolvimento desse comeback e não deixaram a desejar em nada! Esse álbum foi como um abraço caloroso. Eles são absolutamente cuidadosos com cada palavra e com a ordem das músicas. Espero com todo coração que o Grammy não feche os olhos pra isso!
  16. lanzhan
    Nov 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Maravilhoso o álbum, sem defeitos nenhum. Perfeito demaissssssssss

    BTS nunca decepciona    … Expand
  17. hobienoodlesoup
    Nov 21, 2020
    10
    This is an album with a healing vibe. It's calm and has many important messages, specially in the moment everybody is going through.
  18. Raindyhvff
    Nov 21, 2020
    10
    Genius lyrics. Holds so much meaning and emotion, even the songs that sound fun have deeper meaning.
  19. blupey
    Nov 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Wow when I first heard this album, I was sure I was going for a really good ride!! There’s no way better to describe it than a tight warm big hug in these cold times. They start with Life Goes On, the main single, and finish with Dynamite which was a huge success everywhere and as you listen to it you can definitely feel how it goes from such a melancholic vibe to a cheerful one, making sure that Life indeed Goes On. 10/10!… Expand
  20. Telephatysoty
    Nov 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Todas las canciones sotys, en realidad no se como describir cada canción pero les recomiendo muchísimo… Expand
  21. lilystorm
    Nov 21, 2020
    10
    A sincere and hopeful piece of music that is most needed during these chaotic times.
  22. Natmoon
    Nov 21, 2020
    10
    This hole album is just perfect, it's like you're being comforted by the songs, they're so melodic and pretty, I really love it!
  23. Freyja78
    Nov 21, 2020
    10
    BE is a beautiful work of art. It is yet the most intimate album BTS ever had. The emotions conveyed in every song really touches your heart.
  24. PaolaMS
    Nov 21, 2020
    10
    BE is the product of artists finding comfort in their creative process. Where in Black Swan from their 2020 album Map of the Soul 7 they talk about the fear of ever losing their passion in Life Goes On and the songs from BE shows them needing music and finding joy in their creative endeavors. This album is them taking their broken heart and making it into art, and it's incredible
  25. MarjorieDR
    Nov 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album showcased various genres, ranging from old school hip hop to light acoustic guitar and alternative hip hop. The lyrics touched many hearts. It gave comforts and healing. This is so far one of the band's best album following their Map of the Soul:7, that was released early this year.… Expand
  26. hanafuyu
    Nov 21, 2020
    10
    Un álbum reconfortante para la época en la que vivimos. Siendo el primer álbum auto dirigido del grupo, cuenta con una personalidad y dedicación dignas. Si eres fan de BTS puedes notar qué miembro ha compuesto y participado en cada track. Comienza con un mensaje de esperanza de que la vida continúa, y que pese a todo debemos seguir avanzando
  27. StephBTSARMY97
    Nov 21, 2020
    10
    'BE' is on of the best albums from BTS to date. The album offers tracks from a skit, EDM, ballads, to old-school hip-hop. The album is good from a lyrical and music standpoint, and offers much more for ARMY; comfort in the times of a worldwide pandemic, It gets a score of 10 from me.
  28. christinajs
    Nov 21, 2020
    10
    amazing album! each track feels so raw, candid, and close to the heart. their messages come across really well throughout the whole album. very comprehensive from the beginning all the way to the end. overall a fantastic album! I love it very much
  29. deniiz
    Nov 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. i really like this album a lot!! the lyrics, beats, instruments.. everything is so good. life goes on too is a perfect title song for our recent situation… Expand
  30. Remazkhalid
    Nov 21, 2020
    10
    Feels like a hug during the pandemic THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS MASTERPIECE
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Metascore
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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