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. marimoreira98
    Nov 21, 2020
    10
    It is comforting, I listen and I think that the bad times will soon pass and I am not alone. It's incredible.
  2. Taesday
    Nov 21, 2020
    10
    This is just a great album my favourite track is blue and grey. This whole album is a masterpiece
  3. bushra1613
    Nov 21, 2020
    10
    Okay i've been waiting for this album for a long time! and now i'm so glad that it's finally out and in the right time. in the middle of my hectic life schedule between work and the stress of the pandemic this album felt like a warm hug! i cried with life goes on and danced with telepathy and sobbed again with blue and grey! i'm just in love! thank you BTS
  4. TiagoSilvaa
    Nov 21, 2020
    10
    Esse álbum me transmitiu uma mensagem de conforto e paz. Todas as músicas são tão genuínas e cheias de esperança. As faixas do álbum tem melodias e ritmos tão variados e únicos, acho que isso é o que o torna tão aconchegante.
  5. Tefa30
    Nov 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Perfeito esse álbum, os meninos colocaram toda sua alma e cada música traz um conforto lindo, simplismente amei.… Expand
  6. poemebts
    Nov 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. it's such a beautiful album, full of meanings and peace. the comfort I felt listening to the album is so great!… Expand
  7. monononu
    Nov 21, 2020
    10
    BE is an album full of comfort, with meaningful lyrics and such beautiful songs. album of the year for sure
  8. Yxii
    Nov 21, 2020
    10
    Beautiful. The lyrics and melody are wonderful,and it makes people happy. Good music that can be heard at any time.
  9. Ulya
    Nov 21, 2020
    10
    BE is wonderful, very relaxing emotional and cleanses us from our worries. I recommend everyone to listen
  10. yooncrown
    Nov 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Unique. Out of all latest releases. Life Goes On is just what the world needs right now. Fly To My Room is a calm sound with incredible lyrics. Blue & Grey hits right home. It's emotional, relatable, yet comforting. Telepathy is where the album becomes brighter. Dis-ease is an old school hip-hop track with an impressive bridge. Skit is them celebrating their first #1 on the billboard hot100. Stay is an edm tack with incredibly emotional yet relatable lyrics. And Dynamite is of course our favorite global hit.


    Totally recommend this album. BTS outdid themselves in their first self-directed work.    … Expand
  11. dawnofbliss
    Nov 21, 2020
    10
    “BE” is a healing album at such a terrible year, in which the world has stopped and time has lost its meaning. It includes every possible emotions we could have in the past year while exploring very different genre of music. I love how the album is just like a friend, who understands your worries and frustration, but at the same time cheer you up and tell you to stay hopeful. I especially“BE” is a healing album at such a terrible year, in which the world has stopped and time has lost its meaning. It includes every possible emotions we could have in the past year while exploring very different genre of music. I love how the album is just like a friend, who understands your worries and frustration, but at the same time cheer you up and tell you to stay hopeful. I especially love the title track “Life Goes On”, which also perfectly summarizes the feelings we all felt in the past year due to Covid, while at the same time reminds us that we must live on with the new normal. The whole album is raw and genuine, with very sincere messages told via amazingly produced music and lyrics. No skips at all. Love it and I could not think of a better way to end 2020 with this album.… Expand
  12. hella875
    Nov 21, 2020
    10
    From the beautiful melodies to the complex lyrics filled with their genius wordplay, BTS never stop suprising us with high quality masterpieces that not everyone is ready to comprehend. sadly, the music industry and its inherent xenophobia is not ready to give space to the diversity of rhythms coming from a group that is proud to sing in korean since once they'd open the doors, the world'sFrom the beautiful melodies to the complex lyrics filled with their genius wordplay, BTS never stop suprising us with high quality masterpieces that not everyone is ready to comprehend. sadly, the music industry and its inherent xenophobia is not ready to give space to the diversity of rhythms coming from a group that is proud to sing in korean since once they'd open the doors, the world's eyes would only lay down on bangtan and the unique kind of art expression they are doing.… Expand
  13. FromDream
    Nov 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. BE really a significant album, in each song we can be surprised with a unique feeling, it conveys peace and comfort, every time I listen I get more emotional, BTS has its differential because everything is done with true love for fans and passion for music… Expand
  14. paperheartx
    Nov 21, 2020
    10
    A healing, comforting album full of bops & soulful tracks that touches your heart during this trying times. The lyrics are heartfelt & the worplays are genius. The vocals & raps meld together perfectly. Like BagelBites tweet said, "BE feels like a love letter to the sadness and quiet triumphs of life in lockdown. Everything is different but they have bridged the entire world with aA healing, comforting album full of bops & soulful tracks that touches your heart during this trying times. The lyrics are heartfelt & the worplays are genius. The vocals & raps meld together perfectly. Like BagelBites tweet said, "BE feels like a love letter to the sadness and quiet triumphs of life in lockdown. Everything is different but they have bridged the entire world with a reminder that this is not forever and that there is always joy to be found in our little corners of it."… Expand
  15. jeonmidnight
    Nov 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. o álbum foi perfeitamente produzido com o máximo de carinho possível, cada faixa te trás uma sensação diferente, porém todas elas são ótimas, exatamente o que o mundo precisa agora… Expand
  16. Beluvddd
    Nov 21, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece, perfect for calming mood. BTS have outdone themselves. The title track is apt for the times
  17. kmaxy
    Nov 21, 2020
    10
    the album starts with LIFE GOES ON, the title track. it's a beautifully portrayed song about feeling of being lost and anxious because of the current situations. the song captures all the emotions. album slowly progresses from sad and ballads to edm and happy music.
  18. karollinyadamov
    Nov 21, 2020
    10
    As always, bts delivering impeccable work, an excellent discography to touch the heart and bring comfort to those who listen to their songs, addressing topics that we do not see often. I'm grateful to live at the same time as BTS and you can listen to your songs
  19. Gissah
    Nov 21, 2020
    10
    BE by BTS It is a masterpiece in every way, the songs on this album were created by the guys from BTS to console whoever enters this album due to all that as humanity we have had to face this year, the loneliness, the uncertainty, the fact that in fact we all had or have a mental illness that haunts us, basically it is an album that combines lyric and artistic composition together withBE by BTS It is a masterpiece in every way, the songs on this album were created by the guys from BTS to console whoever enters this album due to all that as humanity we have had to face this year, the loneliness, the uncertainty, the fact that in fact we all had or have a mental illness that haunts us, basically it is an album that combines lyric and artistic composition together with rhythms both catchy and a bit of alternative hip hop, funk, jazz, pop, edm, a true masterpiece.… Expand
  20. gatinhacomunist
    Nov 21, 2020
    10
    artistas demais mana pisa menos pisa menos mana pea pisa menos parabens ai bts
  21. Lunar7
    Nov 21, 2020
    10
    Every song is so perfect. Definitely listen to it!! One of their best albums while listening to it i get emotional but also hopeful (:
  22. Pameltt
    Nov 21, 2020
    10
    BE é um álbum “ acolhedor” as músicas possui uma vive incrível é difícil de se descrever, mais uma vez BTS trazendo músicas apaixonantes é um tanto viciante, nunca decepciona.
  23. bellaacsg
    Nov 21, 2020
    10
    The BTS members poured their heart and souls into this album, each song is filled with a wave of emotion and true struggles. This whole album is different from what BTS usually does, lyric wise they've always written about true experiences and have always added comfort songs for their fans, but this one album they truly displayed their emotions with no restraint, they displayed everyThe BTS members poured their heart and souls into this album, each song is filled with a wave of emotion and true struggles. This whole album is different from what BTS usually does, lyric wise they've always written about true experiences and have always added comfort songs for their fans, but this one album they truly displayed their emotions with no restraint, they displayed every single one of their hardships in such a simple and understandable way, that makes it seem like I can feel what they're feeling. This album isn't only good lyric wise but the instrumental and vocal arrangements are splendid. Safe to say this is my comfort album!… Expand
  24. JanJanKookmp3
    Nov 21, 2020
    10
    this is my favourite album from BTS so far. Every song sounds fresh, and I don't think they've ever put out songs that sound the same. The diversity, lyrics, production on this album are perfect. It somehow made me love BTS more.
    I hope the western music industry and radio take them more seriously as musicians and not just a popular "phenomenon" because BTS work on their music and the    this is my favourite album from BTS so far. Every song sounds fresh, and I don't think they've ever put out songs that sound the same. The diversity, lyrics, production on this album are perfect. It somehow made me love BTS more.
    I hope the western music industry and radio take them more seriously as musicians and not just a popular "phenomenon" because BTS work on their music and the members are some of the best producers/lyricists out there.    … Expand
  25. Lululu7
    Nov 21, 2020
    10
    Incrível! Eu amei esse álbum! É maravilhoso!
  26. Floly
    Nov 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album talks a lot about what happened, it is something that identifies me not to mention the songs are tremendous art, it is a very good ambum, I love it very much… Expand
  27. buzzjoon
    Nov 21, 2020
    10
    A calm beautiful album for comfort, one of their best works in my opinion. There is beauty in simplicity and bts has given us that with this genre bending album. i love it
  28. boudan
    Nov 21, 2020
    10
    A beautifully arranged album that, despite the varying genres, is exceptionally cohesive from start to finish. The stories told through the songs will likely ring familiar to the listener as the world faces the pandemic. Understanding the songs may bring an ache very alike to longing but there is also assurance that one may find solace in.
  29. Samiira
    Nov 21, 2020
    10
    As músicas são bem diversificadas, tem uma ótima sonoridade e passa uma mensagem incrível.
  30. LuckyLocket7
    Nov 21, 2020
    10
    Honest. Minimal. Well-crafted. The tracks progress so well with each listen. This album is undoubtedly a gift of well chosen genre of music. One of their best albums.
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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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