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

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  1. Positive: 1,030 out of 1209
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 1209
  3. Negative: 165 out of 1209
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  1. 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
  2. Amanda99
    Oct 4, 2018
    10
    my review of Love Youself Tear: This album is experimental, creative, unique and absolutely gorgeous. the lyrics, the melodies and the quality of this album puts it up in bts’s top albums ever. Im so increases proud of BTS:)
  3. 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!
  4. Cina
    Oct 4, 2018
    9
    The structure of the album was very well done. It felt very much like a story was being told. Musically it was very out of balance. This I mean looking a the album as a complete picture. Some songs were a tad bit too generic and mainstream aimed like Airplane. But the negatives don't way up at all against the positives. It was very refreshing to hear this new musical direction they haveThe structure of the album was very well done. It felt very much like a story was being told. Musically it was very out of balance. This I mean looking a the album as a complete picture. Some songs were a tad bit too generic and mainstream aimed like Airplane. But the negatives don't way up at all against the positives. It was very refreshing to hear this new musical direction they have chosen to go for. Although some songs didn't seem to fit the narrative much at first sight, by doing a bit more research I found that that wasn't true at all. It was just not as easy to understand for me. They chose a unique way of portraying heart break by not only focusing on relationships but also oneself. That was very interesting.

    I am looking forward to what else they might try out!    … Expand
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. PopCandy
    Oct 4, 2018
    9
    An amazing album that not only follows a beautiful narrative but also displays many genres of music without seeming incongruent. The lyrics are a stand out for sure.
  8. 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!
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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!
  13. 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.
  14. 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.
  15. 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.
  16. 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.
  17. 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.
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. schubert1992
    Sep 26, 2018
    0
    basic, the most basic that I've heard in my life the worst of the worst nothing innovative and full of just autotune and music zero voice in the whole album
  21. CherDeVie_102
    Sep 7, 2018
    3
    Though, bts is surprisingly success- Fake Love is the best track for sure. But we can't deny that" Idol" makes this album worse. It has been overrated. I'm sorry
  22. LucyMS
    Aug 29, 2018
    10
    One of their best albums! ♥ They experimented with various genres and they make it great :)
  23. Maribon96
    Aug 28, 2018
    10
    This album it's an amazing body of work. it's different from any thing i've heard in my 22 years of life. i appreciate it so much really. the message and the production, on point. there are many generes, they've explored. i love this.
  24. luccacampbell
    Aug 18, 2018
    10
    This is BTS' best album so far. They've managed to explore every genre with perfection, going from an alternative pop/rock in their main track to a latino-inspired track with Airplane pt.2. They hit perfect notes with their amazing vocalists and their rappers are at finest.
  25. Siara
    Aug 16, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Unfortunetly, people who dont care or dont like their music are aways attacking them and keep coming here to flood and get the aprovating ration down, but as a pop album, LY:Tear is a masterpiece, Fake Love is the best choice for a single and they passed a beautiful mensage with this music's lyrics. Inspiring, Wonderful, original and, most of all, necessary.… Expand
  26. meliodasdm
    Aug 15, 2018
    10
    Melhor album deles, e nada mais importa se nao for minha opniao! Vem Answer para esmurrar sem dó.
  27. JhosepKingsley
    Jul 21, 2018
    7
    A good combination of pop and EDM with a great uncommon composition in Asian pop. Definitely Fake Love is the jewel of this album and of the current music.
  28. bodakyellow
    Jul 6, 2018
    8
    BTS shows their versatility and punch on this new project, with both rapping and singing on point. The new addition to the Love Yourself series is also the best one. Favourite tracks: Intro: Love Maze, 134340, Airplane pt. 2, Anpanman
  29. valegol
    Jul 6, 2018
    0
    No thank you. Uninspired. Annoying. Unoriginal and most of all, unnecessary.
  30. BestofBest24
    Jul 3, 2018
    0
    Generic! Generic! Generic!
    Fake Love the best song on this.
    The 12th song on here I see why it didn't make this cut maybe next time.
    Most of it the same Generic pop like Airplane.
    Very repetitive in the worlds as well.
    This the best Korea (kpop) got to offer?!?
    I'm not getting why this was supposed to be the next best thing but it's a NO FOR ME DAWG.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

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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