The Album
by BlackPink
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8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 2491 Ratings

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  1. 301020
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    amazing album, the tracklist is very good, incluiding the features! Lovesick Girls is the best song on the album and one of the best songs of blackpink!
  2. aestheticmoon
    Dec 17, 2022
    8
    This is how you enjoy music without even knowing the meaning of the korean lyrics, proving how they be producing good musics and literally no skip songs on this album. Lovesick Girls is their best song. It’s pure perfection. I don't know why some people don't like Ice Cream...that is one of the my favourite song in this album.
  3. Arnueowo
    Nov 21, 2022
    10
    Masterpiece, absolutely cinema, i never heard kpop before but when I hear Blackpink, they making me love the kpop
  4. clg127
    Oct 22, 2022
    8
    The first single from the album, ‘How You Like That’, serves as a loud and energetic intro to their first full body of work, appropriately titled ‘THE ALBUM’. The hip-hop fused EDM track refuses to show any shocking abilities that the group members possess, instead choosing to allow listeners to dance and not care about lyrics or any hard-to-sing high notes. The second single from theThe first single from the album, ‘How You Like That’, serves as a loud and energetic intro to their first full body of work, appropriately titled ‘THE ALBUM’. The hip-hop fused EDM track refuses to show any shocking abilities that the group members possess, instead choosing to allow listeners to dance and not care about lyrics or any hard-to-sing high notes. The second single from the album, ‘Ice Cream’, includes appearances throughout the song from American singer Selena Gomez, who is used as nothing but buzz to help the song perform better in western music markets. The group could have performed this song without her, however she certainly is necessary to the song and it’s success, as it explains why the song is such a drastic change in comparison to BLACKPINK’s previous recent singles. The actual song itself doesn’t appear to be that bad, being a basic pop song that many western music markets would enjoy.

    The third song (and promotional single?) from the album is the upbeat ‘Pretty Savage’, which showcases the groups’ abilities with melodic rapping, and to use a lot of curse words. Despite this, the song is actually good, however it seems to be what was going to be the third single from the album, before the group received complaints from some fans claiming that this sound was not what they wanted anymore.

    The fourth song, ‘Bet You Wanna’, contains an absolutely necessary feature from Cardi B, as she ensures that the song will not become lost and forgotten by the general public. Her verse also adds to the song, which would have been boring without her addition. However, to have a song featuring the popular American rapper Cardi B, it would be common sense to make it a single to promote your group. However, the people behind BLACKPINK were too stupid to even see how this could help promote them in western music markets, further adding to their success.

    The third single from the album, ‘Lovesick Girls’, is an extreme drastic change from the group’s previous releases. The electropop and EDM single evokes a nostalgic feeling from 2010s pop music, likely due to David Guetta’s involvement in the production, and earns Jisoo and Jennie their first writing credits, and Jennie her first composition credit. The song is, by far, the best song that appears on the album, and adds credibility to the group’s versatility within their singles.

    The sixth song from the album, ‘Crazy Over You’, is the second full English-language song. The song takes inspirations from hip-hop, trap, and uses Arab instrumentation, which is usual for the group to delve into different cultures. The song features strange onomatopoeia and interesting flow and rhythmic choices in the rap sections, overall leaving the listener questioning if the group’s condition has worsened for their first album.

    The seventh song, ‘Love To Hate Me’, is the third full English-language song from the album, which is a bass heavy dance-pop song, where the lyrics focus on clapping back at haters of the group. The group don’t do a very good job of this, but the result was a good song so the lyrics don’t matter too much, which is something shown in all BLACKPINK songs. The song finished with a rap verse done by rapper/dancer Lisa, who’s inspirations clearly lie within African-American culture, specifically with the use of AAVE. However, this makes you question whether this is genuine inspiration, or a mock of where this style of music and word delivery originated. The final song from the album, ‘You Never Know’, is a ballad the provides the same purpose as the song that appears before it, but at least vocalist Jisoo finally gets a chance to show off her own vocal abilities.

    Overall, ‘THE ALBUM’ seems like a rushed piece of work that the producers knew they could release due to fans of the group waiting so long for new content. However, maybe it would’ve been in their best interests if they just released another EP. The reason why I rate the album so high is solely because of the third single, ‘Lovesick Girls’, which is an extreme improvement for the group, and is, in my opinion, one of the best songs released by an artist in 2020. The title also seems like a laugh in the faces of fans who waited so long, coining the phrase “where is the album?” which has now because the actual albums’ title. However, as appropriately titled it may be, it doesn’t actually appear correct as this 8-track project appears to be just an extended EP, instead of a full body of work.    … Expand
  5. SmellyJelly
    Oct 1, 2022
    10
    BLACKPINK IN YOUR AREA. All of all, Jennie, Rosie, Jisoo and Lisa are the all talented girls
  6. Cibas
    Oct 5, 2020
    10
    A espera valeu muito a pena. Álbum maravilhoso. todas as músicas com potencial de ser faixas títulos e com variedades. Blackpink realmente é a revolução
  7. Hizo
    Sep 21, 2022
    10
    One of the best debut albums out there better late than never good job girls
  8. phgnst
    Sep 17, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. O melhor DEBUT ALBUM por um ato coreano na história. Sem pular uma única faixa, todas são muito boas. Feliz por finalmente ter um full album delas, amo as rainhas e proprietárias da indústria do kpop.… Expand
  9. RivailtonJr
    Sep 17, 2022
    10
    Best album ever.
    Perfect
    The album is a masterpiece, great musics and vocals
  10. SamGuerrero27
    Sep 16, 2022
    10
    It's a great Album. It contains sweet and rough melodies that I can relate to when I listen to it. I love it!
  11. sooyatrevosa
    Sep 16, 2022
    10
    Such a good album, the only problem actually is the number of songs, all of them show blackpink charisma we all know and the ballad "you never know" is a comfort song with touchful lyrics that amazes us all.
  12. onedownfourdown
    Sep 1, 2022
    10
    With engaging songs and incredible production, this is one of the most high-quality sounding k-pop albums out there. Each track is special in its own way and it definitely leaves you wanting for more since it’s only 8 tracks.
  13. Taylenda
    Aug 6, 2022
    10
    Simplesmente perfeito, todas as músicas são incríveis e ótimas de se ouvirem
  14. sebascuteboy
    Jun 12, 2022
    10
    El álbum es increíble la gran fusión de sonidos y cambios sonoros hace que sea una experiencia increíble al escuchar las chicas super talentosas me llene mucho de emoción . BLACKPINK tiene esa chispa que atrae al público general tal vez sea por su concepto o por su belleza, pero lo innegable aquí es su gran versatilidad como grupo y éxito en solitario .
  15. Sana_
    Jun 12, 2022
    10
    Cannot get enough of this album, its always on repeat. The only criticism is that I wish it was longer!
  16. MikaPonser
    May 22, 2022
    10
    Never in my life have expected such artistry from Blackpink at this moment, knowing that this is their first ever full album,although, with the lack of number of tracks, this album shows another side of Blackpink that truly proves they're not just a "Girl-crush" type-of-concept Girl group, Definitely 10s across the board for me!
  17. bellac
    May 21, 2022
    10
    One of the best kpop albums i ever heard. All the songs are insanely good and wont disappoint you. In its first full album blackpink brings new concepts and sounds on their career. The best songs are “Lovesick Girls” and “Love to hate me” but “ice cream” and “bet you wanna” are big surprises coming from blackpink. You never get bored listening to it even on the emotional ballad “you neverOne of the best kpop albums i ever heard. All the songs are insanely good and wont disappoint you. In its first full album blackpink brings new concepts and sounds on their career. The best songs are “Lovesick Girls” and “Love to hate me” but “ice cream” and “bet you wanna” are big surprises coming from blackpink. You never get bored listening to it even on the emotional ballad “you never know”.… Expand
  18. Bpinyourarea1
    May 8, 2022
    10
    O melhor álbum delas com certeza, valorizaram os vocais, a dança e o rap das nossas pinks!
  19. Iphyibb
    Apr 21, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El mejor álbum del mejor algún el mejor álbum el mejor algún el mejor álbum… Expand
  20. navier
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    I like this album so much!! My favorite track is You Never Know, it really hits home!! and also pretty savage. I can't wait for their next comeback!! I love them and their works so much!!!
  21. chelchel
    Feb 21, 2022
    10
    This is their first full album. With only 8 songs, they managed to make it an unforgettable and put sonically good songs. With Selena and Cardi B, it was just chef's kiss. They didn't sound like a collaboration, it sounded like cardi and sel were the 5th member of the group. I want their company to give them the opportunity to add more flavor to the table and continue the legacy for girlThis is their first full album. With only 8 songs, they managed to make it an unforgettable and put sonically good songs. With Selena and Cardi B, it was just chef's kiss. They didn't sound like a collaboration, it sounded like cardi and sel were the 5th member of the group. I want their company to give them the opportunity to add more flavor to the table and continue the legacy for girl groups. Good job!… Expand
  22. Idfjkskst
    Feb 12, 2022
    10
    The best Album ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  23. Madd1
    Feb 9, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Super gooddddddddd i luvvvv itttt huaf rdh igv s, I am RV tcxuiskxhusbxhd yddhsudbcnh u bhshxn… Expand
  24. 9906dimatulac
    Feb 6, 2022
    7
    I'm not a fan of this group, but I try to listen to their new album. This album is sophisticated and cute. This album is fun to listen to, but some are not. "How You Like That" is a wow and phenomenal dance song. "Pretty Savage" was a good and sassy one too. "Bet You Wanna" I like the melody. "Love to Hate Me" and "You Never Know" I'm neutral on this. But the "Ice Cream" featuring SelenaI'm not a fan of this group, but I try to listen to their new album. This album is sophisticated and cute. This album is fun to listen to, but some are not. "How You Like That" is a wow and phenomenal dance song. "Pretty Savage" was a good and sassy one too. "Bet You Wanna" I like the melody. "Love to Hate Me" and "You Never Know" I'm neutral on this. But the "Ice Cream" featuring Selena Gomez, I wish I could enjoy this song, but I think I'll pass on this. This song is tired to hear. But I like the album at all.… Expand
  25. jinjucake
    Feb 1, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is amazing Blackpink make their own music experiments that so many people like them & their music production… Expand
  26. bennyparra
    Jan 24, 2022
    10
    This is the most impactful by a girl group lately. The production, the vocal performance and the visual parts are just amazing.
  27. Tay690
    Jan 16, 2022
    10
    Un excelente album con buenos sonidos y que no solo se centra en hablar de un solo tema.
  28. Yssl
    Jan 14, 2022
    10
    AOTY
    Este álbum es arte, definitivamente el mejor de todos, escuchas una canción y ya no puedes parar, hay una gran colección de sonidos, desde 'How You Like That' hasta 'You Never Know'
  29. Vi3
    Jan 8, 2022
    10
    Isn't just a album, it is a cultural reset, the oxygen you breathe, it’s a lifestyle, an escape from this cruel world filled with thieves, its an art, the first gift you open on christmas, a hug from a loved one, everything you’ve ever wanted
  30. LilScience
    Jan 8, 2022
    7
    Blackpink fez seu primeiro álbum e com estilo, com músicas 'Ice Cream' com Selena Gomez, 'Lovesick Girls', e a contagiante 'How You Like That' elas provam que são icônicas por um motivo, trazem originalidade, atitude e muito conceito, além de clipes super produzidos, só achei que não teria necessidade da participação de Cardi B, mas de resto o álbum está excelente.
  31. karlmanoban
    Dec 18, 2021
    10
    An album with 7 amazing songs. It will be difficult for you to skip one of the tracks.
  32. pauloveslisa
    Dec 17, 2021
    10
    the best album you’ll ever heard, it’s really cool and very diverse. you’ll really enjoy listening to it
  33. Chlopee
    Dec 17, 2021
    10
    No skip! I really love that they explore a bit their concept of contrast. The Album is coherent while putting different genre together
  34. xxvmmiv
    Nov 16, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album saved my life. It revived me feom being dead for 24 hours. Bahog bilat si Scarlet.… Expand
  35. Pedreco
    Nov 16, 2021
    10
    por mais que o álbum tenha poucas músicas, a qualidade de todas é excelente, ou seja, as b-sides são tão completas quanto as músicas principais do álbum.
  36. miguelalfanzah
    Nov 16, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. all tracks from this album is really masterpiece especially pretty savage. and lovesick girls is sounds so great and sweet too… Expand
  37. thankuuuuuuu
    Oct 27, 2021
    10
    this is so good, the amazing performance the all time, the corean never here so good represented
  38. Dsros96
    Sep 24, 2021
    8
    Very solid pop album. All the girls shine on it & they display all their talent, specially Lalisa Manoban. Only bad song is ruined by its feature, Bet You Wanna, why would you add a bad rapper on a band that has 2 amazing rappers already?
  39. Yupis
    Sep 17, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Woooooow este album tiene buena canción y los instrumentales es superior, creo que realmente deben darle una oportunidad… Expand
  40. enReVe
    Sep 10, 2021
    7
    The Album live up to the hype.The songs were good but nothing special though.And it's kinda sad that it has only 8 songs.
  41. Tj
    Aug 22, 2021
    10
    Good album i very like ithahahahahahhahahahhahahahahahahahahahahahahhahahahahahaha
  42. anggunmdl
    Aug 22, 2021
    10
    Album full pertama yang lagunya enak enak bangettttt dari blackpink❤
  43. musicjuan
    Aug 17, 2021
    10
    The Album, despite having 8 tracks it didn't disappoint. the almost 4 years of waiting for a full album, this is definitely a serve. each track has their signature and you can't even tell what is the main track of the album for all of it are worth and has the quality of the title track spot. good job girls! it's quality over quantity album! love it!
  44. zinedinereid
    Aug 16, 2021
    10
    one of the best albums I've heard. starting the album off with how you like that was very smart because I really set the tone.
  45. Kei_
    Aug 5, 2021
    10
    First impressions THE ALBUM is one of the best ALBUMS ISTG IF ONLY YG would've let this girls make another full album.
  46. Rwiina
    Aug 1, 2021
    10
    Is the best and my first album ever that I had ♥️. U can listen to different types of songs and language. I really Enjoyed it also about the design and pics (all the details is so perfect) which makes me glad to have it in my hand
  47. Pablo28
    Jul 24, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best kpop album, with excellent English language integration with this album BLACKPINK proves to be the queens of kpop. An album that shows empowerment, plays a little with the sexual touch these girls demonstrate reinvention.… Expand
  48. Blink_indian
    Jul 23, 2021
    10
    The best album I have ever seen and heard . The songs and the lyrics were very good and the collection were also really good
  49. Frankstar94
    Jul 23, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. For a kpop album this is one the best I've ever heard. There's no denying this girls talent!!!!… Expand
  50. duduBP
    Jul 23, 2021
    10
    can’t believe it that THE ALBUM is their debut album all the wait was worth it when they created a masterpiece like this nobody can come close to them, they created THE ALBUM A MASTERPIECE and to all the h*ters like blackpink said in pretty savage “ if you mad stay mad we not alike”. Nobody is going to change the fact that blackpink is the biggest girlgroup in the world and to yg give themcan’t believe it that THE ALBUM is their debut album all the wait was worth it when they created a masterpiece like this nobody can come close to them, they created THE ALBUM A MASTERPIECE and to all the h*ters like blackpink said in pretty savage “ if you mad stay mad we not alike”. Nobody is going to change the fact that blackpink is the biggest girlgroup in the world and to yg give them more full albums and more than 8 songs because we want to listen to our girls all day. Can’t wait for the next album and for our girls to break more records… Expand
  51. lisooulmate
    Jul 22, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. blackpink without a doubt are very talented & their music always puts me in a good mood, they are incredible.… Expand
  52. nameoflovechile
    Jul 22, 2021
    10
    THE ALBUM is just a masterpiece. Thanks to Jisoo and Jennie for writing Lovesick Girls and hoping for a next album this year.
  53. soobs
    Jul 22, 2021
    10
    I'm not their fan, but I loved
    this album is full of songs that can be listened to anytime
    maybe that should accompany these talented girls
  54. lelemariana
    Jul 22, 2021
    10
    mlr album do kpop sim! uma dlc de musica todas mto boas e super viciantes!!
  55. jenlisapink
    Jul 22, 2021
    10
    All songs are so so so good. I’m not saying this because I’m a fan, but this is one of best 2020 release.
  56. luuizvit
    Jul 18, 2021
    10
    É muito bom!! Claro que por ser o primeiro álbum delas é de se esperar algo maior.. mas mesmo assim é muito bom. É um album beem pop, as musicas são bem memoraveis, e você consegue gostar de todas, e realmente é uma grande farofa, mas das boas!!
  57. blackpinkicons
    May 30, 2021
    10
    biggest girl group did that! they ended so many careers with this one as they should !!!! this album is nothing but a masterpiece, every track is beautiful, unique, and astonishing. jennie and lisa aka kpop's best rappers served bars for days !!! and of course let's not forget rosé and jisoo aka kpop's best vocalists !!! they were giving what was supposed to be given as they should purrbiggest girl group did that! they ended so many careers with this one as they should !!!! this album is nothing but a masterpiece, every track is beautiful, unique, and astonishing. jennie and lisa aka kpop's best rappers served bars for days !!! and of course let's not forget rosé and jisoo aka kpop's best vocalists !!! they were giving what was supposed to be given as they should purr they understood the assignment with this one !!! i just know the other girlies are shaking and quivering in fear bc of blackpink wbk… Expand
  58. weysgarcia
    Oct 2, 2020
    10
    This album is the most amazing album by a kpop girlgroup since 2NE1’s Crush. This is girls are so talented!
  59. gugaot
    May 21, 2021
    10
    Eu amo o The álbum, as meninas são maravilhosas em tudo que se propõe, simplesmente perfeito.
  60. Edgar_romar
    May 4, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Este álbum es jodidamente una verdadera joya, por favor podemos hablar de cómo es que blackpink le abrí las puertas al mundo del kpop… Expand
  61. lalalallamilly
    Apr 25, 2021
    10
    blackpink is the revolution AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
  62. EVERLEDIS
    Apr 15, 2021
    10
    ¡Es asombroso! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️¡Es asombroso! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
  63. LAMF8
    Apr 10, 2021
    10
    Here there is music for all tastes, it is a tremendous art made with surgical precision

    It is true that more songs would not have been bad, but it is what there is and art is appreciated and one like this will always be.

    Postscript: POWERFUL THAT COLLABORATION WITH SELENA GOMEZ, LA AME
  64. JCL22
    Apr 7, 2021
    10
    This is by far the best pop album released in recent years. In an age where hip-hop, r&b, and disco tracks are the trend right now, releasing an album like this is risk-taking yet refreshing. I applaud blackpink for bringing back pop nostalgia without it sounding outdated. I look forward to their next project which I believe will be better than this one. They always seem to outdo themselves.
  65. osvxldo
    Apr 3, 2021
    10
    i love this album so much all the songs are so good. best kpop album of all time sorry i don’t make the rules
  66. Xavier6667
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Absolutely amazing, it's only 8 songs but The production and combination of different rhythms make it an amazing album, with the classic sound of Blackpink.
  67. ratedfnz
    Apr 1, 2021
    10
    the only acceptable ranking:
    love to hate me
    pretty savage
    lovesick girls
    crazy over you
    how you like that
    you never know
    ice cream
    bet you wanna

    ARGUE WITH THE YG BUILDING IDC
  68. renebyebye
    Mar 22, 2021
    8
    O "The Album" solidifica o BlackPink como um dos maiores atos pop do momento. Porém, em alguns momentos, falta originalidade e versatilidade dentro das melodias e letras, o que não impede o projeto de ser sólido.
  69. notbiasedcritic
    Mar 21, 2021
    10
    one of the best albums i’ve ever heard. love to hate me song of the year. everyone else go home
  70. blinkuot4
    Mar 16, 2021
    9
    8 CANCIONES QUE VALEN LA PENA!
    SON 25 MINUTOS DE SANACION Y VOY A RANKEAR DE SUS TRES MEJORES CANCIONES:
    1.LOVESICK GIRLS
    2.YOU NEVER KNOW
    3.LOVE TO HATE ME
    Valen la pena: 92/100
  71. Jeanenpierre
    Mar 11, 2021
    10
    Perfection made album, every single word sung with that feeling carries anyone to the heaven, and makes goosebumps with the sounds, voices, everything is amazing.
  72. Haruharuharu
    Jan 26, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. GoodshsjsjjsjejejejejfniceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeEeeeewweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee… Expand
  73. ivan_gar99
    Jan 4, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best album ever, BLACKPINK IS AN ICONIC GROUP. An the album show as everything good.… Expand
  74. Mxlll
    Dec 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Melhor álbum de 2020 e só a minha opinião importa, minhas favs são Pretty Savage e Love to Hate Me.… Expand
  75. EstIndLim
    Dec 26, 2020
    10
    Good album that shows the versatility of the Kpop girl group BLACKPINK, Perfect introduction as the group embraced global audience as the one of the biggest group in the world
  76. Xuuux
    Dec 19, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The beeeeeest ever, i love every song in this album especially pretty savage and you never know, crazy over u is insane… Expand
  77. Willow_13
    Dec 12, 2020
    10
    BLACKPINK debut album, yet they did THAT! I''m excited for their next project, looking forward to Rose solo too!
  78. dwardine
    Dec 11, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The album best album in 2029. blackpink in your area. blackpink is the revolution… Expand
  79. Kbzadecoco
    Dec 11, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Excelente álbum, calidad, la mezcla de sonidos, cultura, los beats y la estética, hacen del álbum de primera calidad… Expand
  80. sebaskard
    Dec 11, 2020
    10
    The collaboration with Cardi B was unnecessary and its the worst song on the album, they dont need that kind of generic songs anymore
  81. Ariston_M
    Dec 11, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. ALL TRACKS ARE SO INCREDIBLE EXCEPT BET YOU WANNA with CARDI B too bad. I don't liked it.… Expand
  82. Blackwhite00
    Dec 7, 2020
    10
    The best album there is. We were all waiting for his first album and we finally got him. I love this
  83. poplolita
    Dec 5, 2020
    10
    this album is one of the best this year! this have vocals, rap, dance, cinematography, everything!
  84. arcaneghost
    Dec 2, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. BLACKPINK just keeps outdoing themselves with each release, always bringing something new to the table. As a musician, I love noticing every aspect of a song. I hope my thoughts help you appreciate the songs more or at least make you be more self-aware of all the elements.

    1. How You Like That: I admit that when I first heard the single, I hadn't liked it because I was still new to Korean music and I'm normally put off by trap elements, but after a few more listens, the song grew on me. It's really interesting melody-wise and the off-key "that" part in the chorus is so smart. As a vocalist, I love little things like that. Lisa's rap is definitely a scene-stealer, the instrument in the background has such a unique sound and I would've never imagined it on a rap part. Even though I can't speak Korean, I can't stop singing this song.

    2. Ice Cream: This song was really hard to get into for me. It has silly but fun lyrics and it's raw bubblegum pop, I had only liked Lisa's rap when I first heard it. I came around to appreciate the other rap parts in between the verses and the high notes during the pre-chorus. Selena's voice fits perfectly with BLACKPINK though, it was cool to hear someone from my childhood sing with a group I currently admire. Even though it's my least favorite in the album, it's really fun to sing along to because of its silliness.

    3. Pretty Savage: The title says it all. BLACKPINK didn't come to play around. You could say this is close to a diss track, but it's a really good one. While this song is really hip-hop/trap, it has pop-y elements that actually work pretty well. I'm not too fond of parts like the "oh-oh-oh-oh" because it's been overused, but I think it helps to build up to the badass chorus and give listeners a break from the amount of spicy lyrics. Also, Jisoo finally said "BLACKPINK in your area"!

    4. Bet You Wanna: This bubblegum pop/rap song has a lot of interesting factors. Rosé's voice stands out the most for me, she pulls off some amazing Ariana Grande-like melodies and harmonies, especially by the end. It's a really catchy song, I love the chorus and bridge. I really wanted to hear Jennie and Lisa rap with Cardi though.

    5. Lovesick Girls: I will say I thought I'd hate the song because of the teasers, but I was wrong. The song kicks off with an amazing beat and guitar that generate such a great mood already. I'm personally in love with Lisa's and Jennie's rap, the lyrics are perfect and the electronic notes playing in the background bring me back to the good ol' mainstream pop days. While the chorus IS as pop-y as I had expected, it doesn't bother me because the lyrics are good and it surprisingly fits the song really well. Shout out to the Rosé rap-like bridge, and congrats to Jennie and Jisoo for finally getting writing credits!

    Side story: A friend asked me what the song was about because he got confused over "We were born to be alone, but why we still looking for love?" So I analyzed it for a few seconds and I realized it could be interpreted as searching for self-love as well, which I think is very clever.

    6. Crazy Over You: Jennie starts off strongly on this one. I can't get "I've been known to kiss and tell, send girls to wishing wells" out of my head, haha. It's such a badass verse. Can we talk about the flute (or whatever instrument that is)? It's really impressive how well it goes with the electronic elements. Overall, it's a really sexy song and I dig it so much, I wanna dance along to it!

    7. Love To Hate Me: This is my favorite of the album. It was really hard to come to this conclusion because all the songs are good, but damn, this one, the vocals and melodies are from another world. The verses have such a nice flow going on with its fun lyrics and soft vocals, I'm obsessed. They're followed by powerful high notes and then sassy rap breaks to finish it off with a cool chorus. When Lisa's rap comes off later, it just takes your breath away. Like, how did this song get even better?

    8. You Never Know: Jisoo starts off this song so beautifully with sweet piano chords playing beside her. Then we get to hear Lisa's soft voice right after, I honestly love hearing her sing since she mostly gets rap verses. This song feels emotional from the start, it feels personal, whether or not you know BLACKPINK's story and what they go through every day. Usually, ballads tend to be last on my rankings because I simply would rather jam to something fun, but this is one of my favorites from the album. Side note: I love how Lisa starts off the second verse, such a cool melody.

    If I had to rank the tracks, it would be something like this. I judge songs based on lyrics, instrumental and vocal melodies, and the level of freshness, I don't like listening to things I've heard before.

    8. Ice Cream
    7. Bet You Wanna
    6. You Never Know
    5. Crazy Over You
    4. Lovesick Girls
    3. How You Like That
    2. Pretty Savage
    1. Love To Hate Me    … Expand
  85. Minni
    Dec 1, 2020
    10
    Best Album Korean group. If only general audience stop being sexist they can break all records. Look how males are more appreciated for making shyt music & girls are less appreciated. Charts dominated by males & award shows are enough proof that people are sexist, yet they play race card when they loose
  86. Rosiesangel
    Nov 30, 2020
    7
    Loved it except the fact that Jennie barely had a rap part. That made me reconsider if i liked it or not. Also Ice cream was the worst song in their discography. But i have to admit Love to hate me and Crazy over you was amazing. Bet you wanna was one of the best collabs they made. Line distribution was nearly fair. Hope Jennie gets more rap and Jisoo gets fair lines next time.
  87. flavz
    Nov 29, 2020
    10
    I’m not a kpop stan but this album is a masterpiece. Each and every song is catchy, flawless and show the girls’ amazing vocals. How You Like that is a song that does not get old and it’s an absolute bop. Ice Cream is a fun song that definitely cheers you up and makes you feel instantly happy. Pretty Savage was insanely good and well-produced; I can go on and on... I will never stopI’m not a kpop stan but this album is a masterpiece. Each and every song is catchy, flawless and show the girls’ amazing vocals. How You Like that is a song that does not get old and it’s an absolute bop. Ice Cream is a fun song that definitely cheers you up and makes you feel instantly happy. Pretty Savage was insanely good and well-produced; I can go on and on... I will never stop praising the quality that this album carries. I was shocked at how good they sounded, because this is indeed their first full album. Even a song like You Never Know has the “it” factor and the representative colors of BLACKPINK. My only complain is that it was too short, but I’m sure 100000 people have said that before. I’ll definitely be checking their next album, this is god-tier material. These girls are one of a kind and so talented! No wonder why they’re taking over the world, they’re definitely breaking the language barrier. I’m so happy I get to experience this with them.… Expand
  88. Mlizarragaof
    Nov 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The album es demasiado arte, se esmeró bastante en lanzar un full álbum para sus fans, me encanto todas las músicas… Expand
  89. squier_mustang
    Nov 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. you don't see that many girl group are doing it like them, BLACKPINK got it all! they sing great live, they can rap, they can dance, they got the swag and THE ALBUM really show how versatile and multi-talented these girls are, they sing in Korean, Japanese & fluent English.. they become the trendstter, the standard, the inspiration for so many kpop gg/international gg who wanted to be just like them, some of you may not like sone of the song on this album but wait until they performed it to you live, you may change your mind after that haha, they stage presence is insane even COACHELLA approved it!

    MY TOP 3 FAV TRACK (eventhough i love all the songs)
    - PRETTY SAVAGE
    - HOW YOU LIKE THAT
    - CRAZY OVER YOU

    and LISA is the rap goddess, that's it! that's the spoiler    … Expand
  90. jeanelleannicka
    Nov 28, 2020
    10
    The Album by BLACKPINK is one of the best Albums of 2020 so far, it has no skips at all. The songs can also have each Music Video because of it's Quality. I love the girls' exquisite voices specially Lisa's rap parts each song. Blackpink deserves more recognition and I'm hoping for them to snatch a grammys nomination next year. By the way, track 'You Never Know' is my favorite song from THE ALBUM.
  91. elmer_sedg
    Nov 27, 2020
    10
    Este álbum es fantástico, las emociones que cada una de las canciones te trasmiten son hermosas, los vocales 10 de 10, la estética mil, simplemente perfecto
  92. ninikim
    Nov 27, 2020
    10
    Gosto do álbum. Espero que o próximo seja melhor que esse e que elas possam participar mais na composição e produção do álbum.
  93. Sof_
    Nov 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es un álbum demasiado diverso, es el. Mejor álbum que eh escuchado BLACKPINK IN YOUR AREA… Expand
  94. Yanizabelgalvan
    Nov 25, 2020
    10
    Blackpink I am so proud of you. After all these years of proving your legacy in every way possible, and moving a generation of both people and women to become just like you, you have obtained this album which you are so long overdue for.
  95. Blinkdaniella
    Nov 25, 2020
    10
    Es el mejor álbum que escuchado en todos mis años de vida, BLACKPINK tiene mucho talento, sus voces son hermosas.
  96. rocsanqa
    Nov 25, 2020
    10
    All the songs are very good, the versatility you can find from "Pretty Savage" to "You never know" is incredible. Blackpink have totally caught my interest.
  97. Lovesickgirlsbl
    Nov 25, 2020
    10
    es uno de los mejor álbumes de este 2020, y espero que el año que viene estén nominadas las chicas de Blackpink
  98. antonioblink
    Nov 25, 2020
    10
    Es lo que el 2020 necesitaba, increíble desde el lanzamiento de How You Like That hasta su cancion principal.
  99. Vaniamtz_
    Nov 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing, its a great album, i feel identified with all the so gs and the sound uts incredible… Expand
  100. reigey
    Nov 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this is their very first album! I didn’t expect them to change their concept, since this is their beginning, they’re showing their signature and BRAND on their very first full album... and I think that means alot. My favourite tracks are lovesick girls, pretty savage and you never know! I didn’t like ice cream at first, but I sure am humming and singing words to it every single day without realizing it...… Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. Slant Magazine
    Oct 6, 2020
    60
    Crammed chockfull of crowd-pleasing EDM pyrotechnics and cheeky one-liners, The Album is undeniably a product of a well-oiled, state-of-the-art pop machine, but it feels stuck looking back to tried and true trends in both K-pop and Western pop music.
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  2. Consequence
    Oct 5, 2020
    67
    The Album showcases their signature style of blending genres and influences to create songs that are just as classically pop as they are identifiably BLACKPINK.
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  3. AllMusic
    Oct 5, 2020
    80
    Overflowing with confidence, Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa conquer each track on The Album with their vocal ability (both singing and rapping) and effortless charm, switching up styles to offer something for every type of fan.
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