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  • Summary: The latest full-length studio release for the South Korean pop band features production from Brasstracks and Cosmo's Midnight.
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. Exclaim
    Nov 29, 2020
    90
    While BE is a slight departure from BTS's usual offerings, its more matter-of-fact and laidback vibe could pull in new fans who are looking for music to relate to in this crappy year.
  2. Consequence of Sound
    Nov 20, 2020
    83
    The Bangtan Boys accomplish exactly what they set out to do with this album: bring comfort to their listeners and remind people around the world that they are not alone in their experiences.
  3. The Independent (UK)
    Nov 20, 2020
    80
    In just eight songs, BTS have accomplished the same genre-bending they usually do in double that runtime. And for the most part, the album avoids the pitfall of sounding like a checklist. With BE, BTS keep their foot on the pedal.
  4. New Musical Express (NME)
    Nov 20, 2020
    80
    Just as ‘BE’ cycles through the various ever-changing moods the pandemic has made a constant in our lives, it’s also finds the band constantly moving between genres, each attempt a triumph.
  5. 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.
  6. Pitchfork
    Dec 5, 2020
    70
    Frustration and grief animate these songs, but it’s their simplicity and specificity that make them compelling.
  7. Slant Magazine
    Nov 24, 2020
    60
    For better or worse, Be’s sights are trained on BTS fans, meaning the album is too insular for broader appeal.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1,496 out of 1527
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 1527
  3. Negative: 19 out of 1527
  1. Mari1771
    Nov 20, 2020
    10
    Esse albúm foi incrivelmente perfeito!!! Eu amei de vdd!! A forma como cada músca te cativa e meche com vc de um forma diferente é incrivel,Esse albúm foi incrivelmente perfeito!!! Eu amei de vdd!! A forma como cada músca te cativa e meche com vc de um forma diferente é incrivel, obrigada BTS, por me proporcionarem esse momento incrivel e único.… Expand
  2. justenmilla
    Nov 20, 2020
    10
    Great album! Melodious songs with deep messages, BTS once again did right and made history in music!
  4. Marainah
    Nov 20, 2020
    10
    Still don’t know how they managed to put so much diversity in a 30 minute album. Each track makes me feel close to the artist. “Life goes one”Still don’t know how they managed to put so much diversity in a 30 minute album. Each track makes me feel close to the artist. “Life goes one” is so relatable and comforting giving the circumstances we all live In the past few months, I cried the first time I listened to It. Congrats to BTS and thank you for this amazing piece… Expand
  5. gibs
    Nov 20, 2020
    10
    the album is a whole experience. the lyrics are touching and so relatable i love it so much
  6. RominaKore
    Nov 21, 2020
    10
    El álbum es tan único, no hay algún otro que se compare. Las canciones te transmiten sentimientos y emociones, son tan reconfortantes. CadaEl álbum es tan único, no hay algún otro que se compare. Las canciones te transmiten sentimientos y emociones, son tan reconfortantes. Cada una con distinto ritmo, melodía y letra. Desde hip hop de la vieja escuela hasta una balada pop. BE es una montaña rusa de emociones...escúchala no te arrepentirás… Expand
  7. Ulaliaz
    Nov 25, 2020
    10
    O álbum em si é como uma verdadeira terapia, letras que fazem você refletir sobre a vida e sobre o momento que estamos vivendo.
    Amo a    O álbum em si é como uma verdadeira terapia, letras que fazem você refletir sobre a vida e sobre o momento que estamos vivendo.
    Amo a diversidade que o BTS sempre trás em seus trabalhos, a faixa tittle é como um verdadeiro abraço reconfortante para quem escuta    … Expand
  8. erm164
    Nov 24, 2020
    0
    their worst album yet. the songs weren’t catchy and dynamite was a mess. do not recommend

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