Love Yourself: Tear
by BTS
  • Record Label: Bighit
  • Release Date: May 18, 2018
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8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 1209 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1,030 out of 1209
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 1209
  3. Negative: 165 out of 1209
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  1. LucyMS
    Aug 29, 2018
    10
    One of their best albums! ♥ They experimented with various genres and they make it great :)
  2. nesrin
    Oct 4, 2018
    10
    One of their best pieces of work yet. You can tell they poured their heart out producing and writing this album. I'm always so sure that BTS will not be able to surpass their past releases like "Wings", "Love Yourself: Her", HYYH pt 1, 2 & Young Forever etc. but they keep surprising me every time. I am not a k-pop fan seeing as I do not enjoy most of the songs from that industry but BTSOne of their best pieces of work yet. You can tell they poured their heart out producing and writing this album. I'm always so sure that BTS will not be able to surpass their past releases like "Wings", "Love Yourself: Her", HYYH pt 1, 2 & Young Forever etc. but they keep surprising me every time. I am not a k-pop fan seeing as I do not enjoy most of the songs from that industry but BTS are completely different seeing as they have artistic freedom, have a hand in producing and composing their own songs, are a hip-hop group that play with many genres and speak about important issues that relate to society. I would have never thought that I would enjoy listening to music in a language I do not understand but with BTS and this album I make an exception since they're just THAT good.

    This album just furthers the fact that BTS are incredibly versatile and are unafraid to attack different genres and do a tremendous job with them. Truly from start to finish it is a work of art and a masterpiece, one of the best albums of this year. 10 star rating for me.    … Expand
  3. patrocle
    Oct 4, 2018
    10
    Objectivetly their best album to date. Creative and cohesive while being extremely diverse, this album has some of BTS' best songs in their entire discography.
  4. IzzieD
    Oct 4, 2018
    10
    Excellent album. I loved all the songs from start to finish, which rarely happens. Looking forward to more music from them.
  5. NickHalden
    Oct 4, 2018
    10
    This is so good
    Not one song is a skip
    Loved the genre-hopping and the versatility of the album
  6. Trish93
    Oct 4, 2018
    10
    BTS's third full length album comes out as one of their most cohesive pieces of work. With tracks ranging from different genres, it is very likely that you will find something up to your taste!
  7. NayaPn
    Oct 4, 2018
    10
    For me this album felt like a self-discovery musical journey. Top production quality and a lyrical excellence that reminded me of poetry. The lyrics taken from the perspective of addressing yourself resonated with me in a very deep level. Favorite track: Outro:Tear. Bravo BTS! What an outstanding album!
  8. Isra98
    Oct 4, 2018
    10
    Beautiful music from start to finish. Includes a wide variety of genres. Vocals were soothing I fell in love with each song.
  9. Marurose
    Oct 4, 2018
    10
    Great album, with a meaningful message of self-love. BTS is such an amazing group who write their own lyrics, and show genre diversity through this album.
  10. Mhl319
    Oct 4, 2018
    10
    I honestly think they're best album yet. They really experiment with blending music and genres, it's quite bold and I think it pays off. Looking up the lyrics in English gives me new appreciation to put the meaning behind each track. Its honestly greatly done, nothing sounds the same. Each track is so different but none of it seems out of play. Listen to the album beginning to end andI honestly think they're best album yet. They really experiment with blending music and genres, it's quite bold and I think it pays off. Looking up the lyrics in English gives me new appreciation to put the meaning behind each track. Its honestly greatly done, nothing sounds the same. Each track is so different but none of it seems out of play. Listen to the album beginning to end and takes you on a journey. My personal favorite is 134340 which gives me some jazz vibes which i loved. Airplane pt.2 is bop and really matches the lyrics of the song. All in all my favorite BTS album to date and they keep getting better.… Expand
  11. freedomchild
    Oct 5, 2018
    10
    LY: Tear is hands down BTS's best album yet. The songs are capable of appealing to people with all different music tastes. Just listen with an open mind
  12. alexmusic
    Oct 4, 2018
    10
    Great, unique album. The tracks on it hop from genre to genre. The lyrics are very connecting, remarkable and well written. Creativity at it's finest.
  13. btsoutsoldt
    Oct 4, 2018
    10
    Diversity and quality production packed in one, each following track telling a storyline. The first part perfectly describes the struggles of loving oneself and how self-love can be an angst-filled journey, and then the track Magic Shop is the perfect transition to the second part of the album which is more positive and optimistic, giving hope for a better future and revealing a moreDiversity and quality production packed in one, each following track telling a storyline. The first part perfectly describes the struggles of loving oneself and how self-love can be an angst-filled journey, and then the track Magic Shop is the perfect transition to the second part of the album which is more positive and optimistic, giving hope for a better future and revealing a more confident self. Outro: Tear which is in perfect contrast with the sensual Intro Singularity, is a masterpiece and a perfect ending to the album, an amalgam of emotions and intensity, giving the feeling of a final confession.… Expand
  14. music_lover21
    Oct 4, 2018
    10
    This has to be one of the best if not the best album BTS put out so far. I'm still in awe how they could put so many different genres in one album and make them fit perfectly together. My personal favourites are The Truth Untold, Airplane pt.2, Magic Shop and Outro: Tear.
  15. Aurora2001
    Oct 4, 2018
    10
    This is most likely one of the most beautiful albums in history. The composition of the songs and the order of them creates the perfect story. I love how it takes a turn for a more positive melody in the middle, and it has a genre for every person. I totally recommend this album.
  16. bloombaby
    Oct 4, 2018
    10
    The lyrics blew me away. 134340 and Singularity are my favorites, but Anpanman was an unexpected favorite too. First listen, I thought meh, but second and third I really started to appreciate the lyrics and the old school hip hop vibes mixed with upbeat dance. The lyrics to Airplane pt2 were unexpectedly sad, when it sounds so chill and upbeat and almost smug, but, yeah, the lyrics wereThe lyrics blew me away. 134340 and Singularity are my favorites, but Anpanman was an unexpected favorite too. First listen, I thought meh, but second and third I really started to appreciate the lyrics and the old school hip hop vibes mixed with upbeat dance. The lyrics to Airplane pt2 were unexpectedly sad, when it sounds so chill and upbeat and almost smug, but, yeah, the lyrics were sad. Magic Shop is incredibly comforting to listen to. Love Maze is a great song to have playing at any time of the day while you get stuff done. So What...you have to be in a specific mood for that song, but if you're in the mood to jump around and shake off the stress of life, then that's the song to listen to. The Truth Untold is so emotional, is so soft and heart-wrenching. Fake Love is a good jam, the chorus...you can't help but shout out FAKE LOVE with them. And last but not least TEAR is insanely good. The way the three of the rappers wove their voices and how they sectioned off parts of the song, took turns singing different parts of the chorus, was very interesting and flowed well. The heavy breathing at the end was...I felt like I was out of breath too, overwhelmed.… Expand
  17. Khadz
    Oct 4, 2018
    10
    A beautiful and versatile album. From the rnb sounds of Singularity, emotional ballad The truth untold, latin music Airplane pt2 to the rock sounds of Fake love, Love yourself tear has it all. BTS has once again released another well produced and written album and they always exceed expectations. I am so proud of them for this series and Magic Shop is personally my favourite.
  18. Fatima99
    Oct 4, 2018
    10
    Original! It has alot of genres! Its like im listening to alot of artists in one album! It takes you on a journey mixed really well as the song start it start growing on you,as someone that likes alot of genres i loved this album so much great work really an amazing flow through out the whole album.
  19. sumbal
    Oct 4, 2018
    10
    Such a unique and amazing mix of hiphop, grunge, rock, latin inspired, r&b, edm in this whole album. Fake love is my favorite one. The lyrics are amazing and so relatable. I would definitely recommend 10/10
  20. brsantoss
    Oct 4, 2018
    10
    Something that I always liked about BTS is that they have a song for everyone, and this album shows it really well. Every song is different, showing how much they experiment and it's incredible. Has been my favorite (right after Dark&Wild) since it was released!
  21. Nolan22001
    Oct 4, 2018
    10
    Very special album that leads us through what breaking up and subsequent heartache means. Not a single bad song on this album. Special mention for Outro: tear which I can only summ up with: goosebumps. Check out the numerous translations easily available on YT and other platforms, the lyrics are really worth it. Open your mind and give it a try, you will be surprised.
  22. CYPHERS_DDAENG3
    Oct 4, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 'This album is really one of the Masterpiece of BTS. Every piece of the song has a meaning and purpose on it,from the previous of there album until the new release,they are all special and never failed to amazed and listened it over and over again. their music make me calm,happy and stress free. i thank you for them to release this album to make us comfort and feel relaxed."… Expand
  23. MB40
    Oct 4, 2018
    10
    There is not one bad song on this album, eventhough the songs are very diverse in style. I adore the song Tear by the rapline, it’s a true masterpiece. Just as the Truth Untold by the vocal line and Aoki. Singularity is off such beauty as well. Please search for the translations of the songs and find out why the songs are like poetry. The album tells a story, just like the other LYThere is not one bad song on this album, eventhough the songs are very diverse in style. I adore the song Tear by the rapline, it’s a true masterpiece. Just as the Truth Untold by the vocal line and Aoki. Singularity is off such beauty as well. Please search for the translations of the songs and find out why the songs are like poetry. The album tells a story, just like the other LY albums. Digging deeper in their music and you understand, why their fanbase is so in love with their music. It’s the story and the beauty off it, combined with just incredible good lyrics and music.… Expand
  24. priniv
    Oct 5, 2018
    10
    The album is versatile... Lyrics are so meaningful... Metaphors in the lyrics... wordplay... Musically different genes are experimented in the album... If you listen to the album from the 1st track to the last... You'll realise It narrates a story...
  25. Sukanya1996
    Oct 4, 2018
    10
    The album begins with a deep soothing voice Singularity and ends with rappers with energetic verses Outro Tear. It has latino arabic feel song like Airplane pt2. Songs that puts you in good mood are So What and Anpanman. The truth untold and Magic Shop are the emotional songs. Paradise Love Maze and 134340 are fan favorite songs.
    And And then the icing on the cake the title track Fake    The album begins with a deep soothing voice Singularity and ends with rappers with energetic verses Outro Tear. It has latino arabic feel song like Airplane pt2. Songs that puts you in good mood are So What and Anpanman. The truth untold and Magic Shop are the emotional songs. Paradise Love Maze and 134340 are fan favorite songs.
    And And then the icing on the cake the title track Fake Love. The album has tracks where everyone has their own favorite songs.    … Expand
  26. Serena00
    Oct 4, 2018
    10
    Beautifully diversive album, there is no track I skip while listening to it, which is very rare for me. All of the songs have their unique color and it emphasise all 7 members' pure talents. The lyrics really touched me to the core, an album that worths every penny!
  27. Ranu
    Oct 4, 2018
    10
    One of their best album, Honestly I was not a fan of them before but my cousin introduced me to Their discography after Fallon show. I was also impressed by their leader's speech i ended up checking whole love yourself series.
    They excels in lyrics, music and spreading meaningful message through the music. Answer and Tear are now my favorite albums. Well I would like to say here what my    One of their best album, Honestly I was not a fan of them before but my cousin introduced me to Their discography after Fallon show. I was also impressed by their leader's speech i ended up checking whole love yourself series.
    They excels in lyrics, music and spreading meaningful message through the music. Answer and Tear are now my favorite albums. Well I would like to say here what my cousin always used to tell me, Language is not a barrier. Listen to their music without prejudice.    … Expand
  28. jeonjoy
    Oct 4, 2018
    10
    A story telling album, well produced and with an amazing variety of genres. One of the best albums of 2018
  29. Sarahissa
    Oct 4, 2018
    10
    This album is really something else. The genre hopping, the lyrics, the meaning, the storytelling throughout the whole album is amazing. Who else is doing this in the music industry atm? I’m glad i bought this album
  30. sugaficial
    Oct 4, 2018
    10
    i liked all the songs. high quality, obviously hard work have been put into it.
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Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. The 405
    May 29, 2018
    70
    Love Yourself: Tear shows off each individual member’s qualities fairly and acts as a well-structured introduction to a wider global audience that is all too eager to pick out negatives.
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  2. Pitchfork
    May 24, 2018
    71
    Tear aims for cohesion and produces fun, prismatic songs in the process.
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  3. Rolling Stone
    May 24, 2018
    70
    Throughout it all, the members of BTS affect melodic sincerity, singing with intensity and melisma, rapping in tones that show their effort and strain, as if caring never went out of style.
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