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. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. behyyh
    Dec 4, 2020
    10
    BE is a beautiful album. All tracks are so diverse but the album is cohesive.
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. Julia2789
    Dec 5, 2020
    10
    Álbum maravilhoso! Todas as músicas são perfeitas, ótimas para se ouvir em qualquer momento e em qualquer lugar.
  12. 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
  13. 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.
  14. 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
  15. 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!
  16. 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
  17. 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!!
  18. 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
  19. 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!
  20. Jiminieb
    Jan 14, 2021
    10
    Seriously can't stop listening to this album. Especially the song blue and grey
  21. Enyatrue
    Jan 30, 2021
    10
    Это невероятно уютный и комфортный альбом, и именно то что я ожидала от BTS. Люблю его.
  22. 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.
  23. 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!
  24. 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
  25. 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.
  26. tylu
    Mar 24, 2021
    0
    Eu particularmente achei nada de demais
    So to aqui pra negativar mesmo a nota kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk
  27. criticamusical
    Apr 14, 2021
    5
    Razoável. Não é o melhor album te 2020, com certeza. Sua música Dynamite é com certeza um dos pop's mais chicletes e genéricos que já ouvi. Além de o uso exagerado de autotune.
  28. mlfmagia
    Jun 25, 2021
    10
    Muito bom, todas as músicas feitas para os fãs ARMYS, muito bem pensado para os fãs, tem que ser assim!
  29. ren132
    Jul 7, 2021
    9
    BTS have always surprised us with beautiful songs and amazing albums and this one isn't an exception. it makes you feel so comfortable and warm like if you were spending some time with good friends
  30. tblanc01
    Jul 7, 2021
    10
    Es un álbum con sentimientos muy sinceros y con una producción increíble, desde canciones muy sensibles como 'Blue&Grey's a melodías más movidas como "Telepathy"
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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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