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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: 1,505 out of 1537
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 1537
  3. Negative: 20 out of 1537
  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. Amabtsefodase
    Nov 20, 2020
    10
    Posso definir esse álbum em uma frase: Cura a alma.
    Nunca vi um álbum tão gostoso de se ouvir, parece que as músicas atingem a alma e nós    Posso definir esse álbum em uma frase: Cura a alma.
    Nunca vi um álbum tão gostoso de se ouvir, parece que as músicas atingem a alma e nós deixa mais relaxado. Não sei explicar, apenas posso dizer que amei 'BE' de todas as formas possíveis. Estarei no aguardo de futuros trabalhos do BTS, para mim eles entregaram tudo novamente e espero poder acompanhar eles daqui para frente.    … Expand
  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. nathhope
    Nov 20, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. É o álbum mais profundo do grupo. Um trabalho capaz de passar a mensagem que se propõem. Ele te conforta, trás letras fortes e necessárias em um mudo pós-pandemia, e encerra com grande esperanças para o futuro. Encaixar Dynamite no final da tracklist implica justamente isso.

    'Fly To My Room' e 'Blue & Grey' são os grandes destaques do álbum para mim, juntamente com o lead 'Life Goes On'.    … Expand
  6. Caty96
    Nov 21, 2020
    10
    Completamente un álbum que demuestra su sencillez y humildad como artistas, siempre recalcando temas como la autoestima, sin dudaCompletamente un álbum que demuestra su sencillez y humildad como artistas, siempre recalcando temas como la autoestima, sin duda impreganaron sus sentimientos más profundos y sinceros en este, se bits en la calidad de la composición, sus ritmos diversos, muestran su estilo uncio y su esencia… Expand
  7. CassiaSilva
    Nov 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Este álbum está perfeito. O BTS mais uma vez nos surpreende com um trabalho excepcional.… Expand
  8. kookminnie
    Nov 25, 2020
    0
    Contrary to the very biased and corrupt reviews on the other side, the way this album offers a perspective on the way most people have livedContrary to the very biased and corrupt reviews on the other side, the way this album offers a perspective on the way most people have lived their lives in the pandemic, including BTS deserves such high respect and courtesy when being reviewed because no one else would dare to truly put these uncertain times to let others overcome their hopelessness through songs. Their emotions of helplessness, fear, uncertainty of not knowing if everyone they love will be alright, whether if they can take back the time they lost, whether they can see ARMY again, all these feelings are embedded preciously in each track. If one cannot take the time to read the lyrics, they should not even review this beautiful album. I hope everyone who listens to this album can hear and feel these emotions, because most importantly, life goes on, which is what BTS focused on. Bring the negativity, because it means BTS will be even more successful.… Expand

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