BE
by BTS
  • Record Label: Big Hit
  • Release Date: Nov 20, 2020
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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. CatherineRen
    Nov 20, 2020
    10
    The album perfectly encapsulates the feelings of 2020. Life Goes On has gentle but catchy melody, punctuated with rhymes that sound like breaths, and deliberate inhales, exhales, and sighs that work to express the emotions this year has engendered in so many of us. The lyrics strike at the heart but contain hope despite lamenting not seeing an exit from the situation. Blue & Grey is aThe album perfectly encapsulates the feelings of 2020. Life Goes On has gentle but catchy melody, punctuated with rhymes that sound like breaths, and deliberate inhales, exhales, and sighs that work to express the emotions this year has engendered in so many of us. The lyrics strike at the heart but contain hope despite lamenting not seeing an exit from the situation. Blue & Grey is a stunning ballad, it echoes the gloom and sadness, the burnout, we all feel in these times. But BTS, being BTS, send a message of hope, finding joy and comfort in little things (in your room (Fly to My Room), or even when ruminating on the conflicted feelings of these times (Dis-ease). The album builds emotionally and ends on the perfect combination of fun and emotional relief of Stay and Dynamite. A masterpiece.… Expand
  2. Rosanny
    Nov 20, 2020
    10
    I love the fact that we got to see how this album was made and how much impact each member had on the track. Definitely their most laidback album with songs anyone can enjoy. They started this album on a sad note and ended it perfectly on a hopeful and fun one.
  3. chanelvante
    Nov 20, 2020
    10
    Iconic, brilliant, incredible, totally unique, fantastic, ground breaking, never ever been done before, astonishing, revolutionary, magnificent, beautiful, phenomenal, mind blowing, inspiring, spectacular, legendary
  4. Kariip
    Nov 20, 2020
    10
    touching, you can feel identified with each of the songs. Definitely recommendable
  5. jeonsmist7
    Nov 20, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I loved the way they all produced this album, even the music video was directed by them. The lyrics talk about this hard time during quarantine, I loved the way BTS wanted to confort their fans with these songs, they really worry with them. … Expand
  6. jolistens
    Nov 20, 2020
    10
    Soulful and diverse, with wonderfully raw lyrics, BTS come once again to to show why they're the biggest artists of this generation.
    Written like a love letter, this album is a message to all the souls who lost themselves in these hard times. BTS open up in a diary like project, baring their struggles to the world to see, hoping someone can find comfort in their humanity. And, once again,    Soulful and diverse, with wonderfully raw lyrics, BTS come once again to to show why they're the biggest artists of this generation.
    Written like a love letter, this album is a message to all the souls who lost themselves in these hard times. BTS open up in a diary like project, baring their struggles to the world to see, hoping someone can find comfort in their humanity. And, once again, they have accomplished just that.
    This will be an album to be treasured for years to come.    … Expand
  7. taehyungsilva
    Nov 20, 2020
    10
    melhor album q ja ouvi na minha vida parabens bts por fazer musicas tao perfeitas !! minhas favs sao b&g e life goes on mas recomendo tds pra quem n eh fã bjs
  8. Sunfllowers
    Nov 20, 2020
    10
    This is very unique and special album I never heard one like it , it have the best lyrics and meanings for Consolation and healing it's so warm in this hard cold time
  9. DP613
    Nov 20, 2020
    10
    One of their finest projects. Beautiful lyrics and flawless production as usual
  10. pedrowlimw
    Nov 20, 2020
    10
    Is crazy how even though the album has just 8 tracks, it can be bring all types of emotions and diversity. I think they are arriving in a moment of more of a maturity in their music, and even though the album is very diverse, it stills be very cohesive and original. is a kind of comfort album!
  11. thaisfaco
    Nov 20, 2020
    10
    This album is probably what I and a lot of people needed in this moment! Hearing the songs made me feel comfortable and in peace with everything. All the albums by BTS always bring something new that nobody ever did, but this one in special really SCREAMS INNOVATION! I’m really happy to see they did a great job working in BE
  12. SamBrowning
    Nov 20, 2020
    10
    I enjoyed the flow and structure to this short but heartfelt album that was self directed by the BTS members themselves. Each track was different yet fit the overarching story of BTS' thoughts and experiences during the pandemic. As usual their lyrical storytelling is great and always worth a read. The translation site I tend to use is the site, doolsetbangtan, they are known for reliableI enjoyed the flow and structure to this short but heartfelt album that was self directed by the BTS members themselves. Each track was different yet fit the overarching story of BTS' thoughts and experiences during the pandemic. As usual their lyrical storytelling is great and always worth a read. The translation site I tend to use is the site, doolsetbangtan, they are known for reliable translations and even going further to explain context and clever wordplay that BTS are renowned for using but are hard to grasp for non Korean speakers… Expand
  13. Brunarodrigues
    Nov 20, 2020
    10
    Another excellent job: Intimate, sincere, emotional, they delivered everything they promised.BTS as always reinventing themselves, delivering quality and musical diversity, Kings of Kpop
  14. helikejimin
    Nov 20, 2020
    10
    PERFEITO!!!! O BTS FAZ TUDO. O MUNDO É DELES. BTS WORLD DOMINATION. o conforto que esse albúm passa é surreal, me sinto abraçada por eles toda vez que ouço as músicas
  15. Maggie29
    Nov 20, 2020
    10
    You can easily say that it is one of the best albums they have made, the feeling they put in each letter is very noticeable. The melody conveys the purpose they wanted, comforting but also very melancholic. They planned this project correctly. Not to mention that his songs go beyond the language barrier, reaching people who do not speak this language. The concepts works are impeccableYou can easily say that it is one of the best albums they have made, the feeling they put in each letter is very noticeable. The melody conveys the purpose they wanted, comforting but also very melancholic. They planned this project correctly. Not to mention that his songs go beyond the language barrier, reaching people who do not speak this language. The concepts works are impeccable without counting on the harmonies of their voices. Upbeat songs do the job, leaving their choruses in your mind. The softest songs manage to penetrate your heart, positioning themselves as a shared feeling, it is comforting to know that they did it for all people regardless of the native language… Expand
  16. Lucero25
    Nov 20, 2020
    10
    Sublimes piezas que abrazan el alma en estos tiempos de dificultad, la vida continúa aún con todos los obstáculos.
  17. camazing
    Nov 20, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing. Listening from start to end, its a story that quite literally, like the title track states, displays that "Life Goes On". The first track, Life Goes On, coveys the story of boys in their 20s and them overcoming their troubles. Fly To My Room, a unit song, still holds the soft and sad theme while describing the new reality of spending time at home and how hard that can be. Moving on, Blue & Gray deals with a more serious topic of depression, and Kim Taehyung, stage name V, starts the song with his amazing, deep and soulful voice. The album is divided by the skit, where the members of BTS talk about achieving their first number one in the Hot 100 charts with "Dynamite". This skit serves as a bridge onto the second part of the album, and it quite literally is a bridge in real life. From having their concerts and events cancelled due to COVID-19 and therefore facing a lot of troubles, this achievement shows that life, indeed, goes on. After this introduction to the second part of the album, we are greeted by Telepathy. This nostalgic track is simply a great song that shows the connection between BTS and their fans while being positive about the whole situation. Dis-ease is an amazing, upbeat, old school hip hop song. The bridge is especially intriguing and captivating. Next, Stay is a new EDM song, without the aspect of "noise-music", this song turns the awful situation into a reason to stay, with BTS, with the music, and in the world. Finally, a classic, Dynamite. This song is the perfect song to the album for ending with a positive note. The rollercoaster ride of the album BE is an amazing reflection of the vulnerable and raw feelings of Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM, Jimin, V and Jungkook. Seven of the eight tracks were composed and produced in some way by the members themselves, and their soulful and expressive voices definitely display their true feelings. Overall, this is a life-changing album which simply feels like a warm hug despite the situations of the world in 2020.… Expand
  18. hobih0ope
    Nov 20, 2020
    10
    Realmente me encantó este álbum, las canciones son increíbles, especialmente LGO y B&G
  19. Crystallll
    Nov 20, 2020
    10
    Um álbum com um grande significado por trás. Letras bem significativas, é um álbum que passa uma vibe muito boa
  20. Natali21
    Nov 20, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love the album, especially life goes on and Telepathy.
    All his songs are so comforting to the situation we're living through the pandemic    … Expand
  21. luanaa_
    Nov 20, 2020
    10
    Another incredible album in the magnificent BTS discography. It is an intimate, comforting, sincere album that warms the heart. It's like a warm hug from someone saying that everything will be fine again. It is a breath of hope in dark times.
  22. Lxsxlxs
    Nov 20, 2020
    10
    A healing album, every song can comfort you in differents way, I really hope everyone can enjoy this album
  23. Sainandu
    Nov 20, 2020
    10
    Best album so comforting and healing songs
    I loved it give a try So.. meaningful and comforting
    At times like this it hit u hard
  24. manucamposm
    Nov 20, 2020
    10
    It’s an amazing album, with such good songs that really pass the feelings through them
  25. AriaRose
    Nov 20, 2020
    10
    BTS accomplishes a difficult task- they manage to capture the melancholy and sadness so many of us have faced this year, while also reminding us there are still opportunities to experience beauty and small moments of joy. BE could have strayed too far into despair, or attempted to minimize our feelings. Instead, it is a message that life does go on, but it’s ok if we just need to “be” forBTS accomplishes a difficult task- they manage to capture the melancholy and sadness so many of us have faced this year, while also reminding us there are still opportunities to experience beauty and small moments of joy. BE could have strayed too far into despair, or attempted to minimize our feelings. Instead, it is a message that life does go on, but it’s ok if we just need to “be” for a little while.… Expand
  26. palomamelo
    Nov 20, 2020
    10
    Esse álbum é tão íntimo e eles compartilharam isso com a gente, ele é um aconchego desse tempo que estamos vivendo. Simplesmente incrível em cada música.
  27. Melocotoseok
    Nov 20, 2020
    10
    The entire album have a felling that goes beyond a simple thought of getting stuck, it allows the listener to look beyond the walls and stop thinking that that was it. The album motivates its fans to continue life despite adversity. Congratulations to the 7 guys.
  28. ShirleyVicent
    Nov 20, 2020
    10
    Todas las canciones tienen un diferente estilo y se adecua a diferentes gustos. Este álbum fue hecho por BTS para Army. Se puede apreciar en éstos años, que tan apasionados por la música están los 7 integrantes de la banda más famosa y exitosa de estos últimos tiempos. A diferencia de otros artistas, BTS ha demostrado el talento que tiene y que el éxito solo se construye a base deTodas las canciones tienen un diferente estilo y se adecua a diferentes gustos. Este álbum fue hecho por BTS para Army. Se puede apreciar en éstos años, que tan apasionados por la música están los 7 integrantes de la banda más famosa y exitosa de estos últimos tiempos. A diferencia de otros artistas, BTS ha demostrado el talento que tiene y que el éxito solo se construye a base de esfuerzo.… Expand
  29. arukii
    Nov 20, 2020
    10
    Provavelmente um dos melhores álbuns de 2020, é um álbum curto e muito coeso, todas as faixas são perfeitas e se encaixam totalmente no clima
  30. maitesrs
    Nov 20, 2020
    10
    i Just can say that is the album of the year. The songs are so materpiece and comfortable. I loved each song so much. thank you bts for work a lot in this album
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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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