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  1. Jul 22, 2021
    10
    TWICE have done it again! The title track Alcohol Free is unlike anything they've done before, they're always doing something new and it keeps it fresh and exciting even 5+ years into their career. Some killer Bsides here too, Baby Blue Love is my favourite which was written by Nayeon, SOS (lyrics by Dahyun) is also a bop! All the B-sides (apart from English version of Cry for ME) haveTWICE have done it again! The title track Alcohol Free is unlike anything they've done before, they're always doing something new and it keeps it fresh and exciting even 5+ years into their career. Some killer Bsides here too, Baby Blue Love is my favourite which was written by Nayeon, SOS (lyrics by Dahyun) is also a bop! All the B-sides (apart from English version of Cry for ME) have lyrics written by TWICE members too! They have been writing a lot more of their B-sides the last couple of years which gives the music a more personal touch than some of the more manufactured groups out there. Eyes Wide Open was a tough act to follow and although I do prefer EWO, Taste of Love is completely different yet still fantastic! If you like girl groups and don't already stan TWICE then you need to re-evaluate your life. Expand
  2. Jul 22, 2021
    10
    The biggest and most successful EP by a girl group in history and on top of that ONLY the TWICE members are credited as songwriters proving they know how to write good music that people wanna listen to.Their artistry never fails to amaze me. Every song on this EP is a certified banger, my personal favorites being baby blue love and scandal ;) This is just the beginning of TWICE‘s successThe biggest and most successful EP by a girl group in history and on top of that ONLY the TWICE members are credited as songwriters proving they know how to write good music that people wanna listen to.Their artistry never fails to amaze me. Every song on this EP is a certified banger, my personal favorites being baby blue love and scandal ;) This is just the beginning of TWICE‘s success in the western market. Their potential is beyond everything we could imagine and I can’t wait to see what‘s the next big project from the best selling korean girl group in history. Let‘s continue to walk on the flower path, TWICE! I‘ll keep cheering you girls up! Expand
  3. Jul 22, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Todos los b-sides están escritos por las chicas y son muy pegadizos. Amo esté álbum es sencillamente único y perfecto. Expand
  4. Jul 22, 2021
    10
    Just Wow
    ALL THE SONGS ARE WRITTEN BY THE MEMBERS WHICH MAKES IT MORE SPECIAL. LITERALLY YOU GUYS SHOULD TRY!! THE SONGS ARE MEANINGFUL DEEP ND TOUCHES HEART.
  5. Jul 22, 2021
    10
    This is my favorite summer k-pop album, all the songs have a personality and stick out from each other. First Time is my personal favorite, but the choice of using Alcohol-Free as the title track was amazing, the bossa nova style showed the amazing range and diversity TWICE has within their title tracks.
  6. Jul 22, 2021
    10
    This album is a really masterpiece, and 5/6 of the songs were written by the girls. Twice best girl group ❤️
  7. Jul 22, 2021
    10
    One of my favorite albums to be released this year. It’s arguably one of their most cohesive bodies of work to date, with songs that all line up to the central theme of album. Further, it showcases the girls’ ability to work as both performers and lyricists. Looking through their discography reveals their growth as writers with 5 of the 6 songs in this work being penned by a member. It’sOne of my favorite albums to be released this year. It’s arguably one of their most cohesive bodies of work to date, with songs that all line up to the central theme of album. Further, it showcases the girls’ ability to work as both performers and lyricists. Looking through their discography reveals their growth as writers with 5 of the 6 songs in this work being penned by a member. It’s wonderful to see them grow and experiment the longer they continue in the industry and prove just how multifaceted each of them are. Expand
  8. Jul 22, 2021
    10
    congratulations twice!! well deserved you have it, we are so proud and we love you
  9. Jul 22, 2021
    10
    One of the few girlgroups who experiment with their sound and goes well! Spreading positivism and empowerment, Taste of Love truly impacts your life. Going from a calm scene at the beach with Alcohol-Free to feeling like the main character, bringing nostalgia with the use of a synth for Baby Blue Love.
  10. Jul 22, 2021
    10
    this album is incredible, i liked all the songs but my favorite is 'conversation', i like the bass of the instrumental and them voices, love them sm
  11. Jul 22, 2021
    10
    The best album of 2021. Not a single single song is a flop love each one❤️❤️
  12. Jul 22, 2021
    10
    This EP is fabulous, the vocals, melodies and lyrics of each song make it unique. It is one of the best works of a kpop group this year.
  13. Jul 22, 2021
    10
    Twice never lets you down, I have to say it's one of the best albums they have, and what makes it better is that all the b-sides were written by the members. Truly an amazing album.
  14. Jul 22, 2021
    10
    Amazing! Splendid! A masterpiece! TWICE as always, delivered an art in the form of music, abused their talent, did their best, delivered everything to the fans, everything. The album itself is amazing, I'm proud of the beautiful EP that was added to the most amazing discography of all time.
  15. Jul 22, 2021
    10
    This album is perfect! Sus canciones son muy adictivas, tanto que incluso puedes escucharlas durante todo el día sin cansarte. Para mi, hasta ahora es uno de los mejores álbumes del año.
  16. Jul 22, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This whole album is a masterpiece no need to explained. Like the members writing their own lyrics. This whole album tells you how talented this girlgroup are. Expand
  17. Jul 22, 2021
    10
    Loving the album

    Recommending all to listen
    U will fall in love for sure. Just awesome
  18. Jul 22, 2021
    9
    Enjoyable and cohesive album. TWICE keep showing us how good they are in terms of quality and versatility. The only thing that seems out of the place is the title track, but this is kinda irrelevant.
  19. Jul 22, 2021
    10
    This album is wonderful! It's really nice to know that a K-pop album has such interesting rhythms and lyrics, I loved it!
  20. Jul 22, 2021
    10
    Its amazing! These girls know how to do BOPS and its more amazing the fact that the members of the group wrote the lyrics of the 90% of the album. This shows how talented these girls are
  21. Jul 22, 2021
    10
    Truly a captivating summer album by a kpop act. Knowing that the members actively participated in writing made it all the more better.
  22. Jul 22, 2021
    10
    El mejor álbum que haya escuchado de lo que va en el año, el 90% es escrito por las integrantes y me hace disfrutar del verano aunque este en casa
  23. Jul 22, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Maravilhoso perfeito amo de mais valeu muito apena ter escutado, escutem classificam twice as maiores Expand
  24. Jul 22, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is simply amazing, the songs that make it up are perfect. It's impossible not to like all the songs on the album. Expand
  25. Jul 22, 2021
    10
    The EP, from start to finish, makes you feel all the different emotions when you fall in love. From the summery and light feeling in Alcohol-Free and First Time to the daring and provocative track, Scandal. Such a fun mini album written, mostly, by the members of the group surely deserves a lot of love!
  26. Jul 22, 2021
    10
    as gatas fazem tudo, avisa que sao as maiores. desde sempre inovando em conceitos e sem medo de arriscar, taste of love veio reafirmar a versatilidade do grupo e a capacidade de explorar diversos generos e interpreta-los da maneira que só o twice faz. album perfeito, no qual as integrantes escreveram as musicas e participaram na criação do mesmo, impecáveis.
  27. Jul 22, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. esse álbum mudou a minha vida graças a ele posso viver uma vida feliz e alegre. Expand
  28. Jul 22, 2021
    10
    O álbum é simplesmente incrível, perfeito!! Primeiro album das meninas que todas as b-sides foram escritas pelas integrantes e ficou magnífico.
  29. Jul 22, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It is a very good song, with a little bit of bossa nova and a fresh&summer vibe. Every time I listen to this song, I feel like I'm on the beach, relaxing and reading a book. So awesome!! Expand
  30. Jul 22, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. love this album! best of 2021...deserves even to go to the Grammys!Twice best Kpop girl group Expand
  31. Jul 22, 2021
    10
    Everything in it is perfect, Alcohol-free has such a good vibe, and all the b-sides are memorable. Twice always giving us a masterpiece!
  32. Jul 22, 2021
    10
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  33. Jul 22, 2021
    10
    All the b-sides are composed by the girls from TWICE and this is so awesome!
  34. Jul 22, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. serviu muito, ta perfeito, estou muito orgulhosa das meninas, elas merecem demais, as músicas estão excelentes!! Expand
  35. Jul 22, 2021
    10
    Completamente una obra maestra, no se espera menos del mejor grupo de chicas.
  36. Jul 22, 2021
    10
    Taste of love es el minialbum de twice, la mayor parte de las canciones escritas por ellas, habla de un amor de verano, mi opinión es uno de los mejores del grupo.
  37. Jul 22, 2021
    10
    To be honest it's a fantastic EP, it definitely has this sound that teleports you to the summer and the feeling of love, plus it's amazing the fact that 90% of it was written by the members which makes it even more special. I love it
  38. Jul 22, 2021
    10
    Amazing EP. Incredible vocals and instrumental. it's amazing to hear in summer, I love it. TWICE did it again, congrats
  39. Jul 22, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. a maior das lendas, ARTISTAS q escreveram 90% das musicas e cada uma com seu toque especial, kweens Expand
  40. Jul 22, 2021
    10
    This album is so good... The songs gonna make you vibe and dance without you notice.
  41. Jul 22, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 10 điểm 10 điểm 10 điểm Album hay thật sự luôn á trời
    .@JYPETWICE’s 'Taste of Love' (80) is now the Girl Group in history with the HIGHEST Metascore in @metacritic, surpassing a 6-year record held by Fifth Harmony’s 'Reflection'. (78)
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  42. Jul 22, 2021
    10
    9 amazing & talented girls.. 5/6 songs were written by the members.. Vocals are also on point~
  43. Jul 22, 2021
    10
    MEU DEUS !!! O álbum perfeito não exi..., TWICE provando qualidade e aclamação
  44. Jul 22, 2021
    10
    básicamente el mejor álbum de twice, uno escrito en casi un 90% por las miembros y posee variedad en sus estilos. cada vez se ve demostrado que twice supera las expectativas musicales, dominando cada tipo de estilo con total facilidad. sinceramente no me sorprendería que lograra ganar varios premios musicales.
  45. Jul 22, 2021
    10
    Taste of love is by far Twice's most cohesive album. All tracks stand out with their fresh sound & it's even more impressive that all b-sides were written by the members, a rare feat in the kpop industry.
  46. Jul 22, 2021
    10
    With 5/6 music’s lyrics from this album credited under TWICE’s name, this album explores all the fases in love in a marvelous way
  47. Jul 22, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Song of the Century! Alcohol-Free was TWICE's song with different beats, rythm, using mexican style and also crab dance, one of a kind in K-Pop Industry nowadays. Expand
  48. Jul 22, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best summer álbum, Twice always positively surprises and always surpasses itself Expand
  49. Jul 22, 2021
    10
    I applaud the members for actively participating in songwriting for their albums. Knowing 5 of this album's 6 songs were written solely by one member EACH track made it all the more commendable. Korean women who aren't that fluent in english but splendidly mixed korean end english in their lyrics with word play? Nice.
  50. Jul 22, 2021
    10
    This album is very good! I love that the member wrote 90% of the song on this album. I like that EP.
  51. Jul 22, 2021
    10
    The songs were really lovely and we're written by each of the members which is really amazing!
  52. Jul 22, 2021
    10
    Best of the year! The members working on this ep makes it more special, every time you listen to it it has new sensations and it's surreal. Incredible!
  53. Jul 22, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing!!an album where there are songs written by the members themselves, in addition to being great, a milestone in their career Expand
  54. Jul 22, 2021
    10
    One of the best summer albums ever. Baby blue love is my favourite song. I love TWICE!
  55. Jul 22, 2021
    10
    De los mejores EP del año, la verdad la sensación refrescante del verano y la esencia tan alegre y al mismo tiempo madura de TWICE se encuentra en "Taste of love", me encanta mucho y espero que se animen a escucharlo!
  56. Jul 22, 2021
    10
    Uno de los mejores álbumes de kpop. Con un toque maduro y pero siempre muy divertido y pegadizo. TWICE y todas sus miembros demostraron su talento en composición y las canciones son adictivas. Twice es Arte
  57. Jul 22, 2021
    10
    Amazing album! All songs are great I love TWICE so much. They even wrote all of the b-sides which is really cool.
  58. Jul 22, 2021
    10
    great album, i recommend it !! all the songs are so good like everything they do.
  59. Jul 22, 2021
    10
    TWICE wins again with this amazing EP! As a once, I'm proud of their new found success in promotions outside South Korea. I wish them even more success and hope they break more records on their next album and for the future.
  60. Jul 22, 2021
    10
    Album musim panas terbaik tahun ini yang berisi 7 lagu seperti Alcohol Free, First Time, Scandal, Conversation, Baby Blue Love, SOS, dan Cry For Me English Version (CD Only).
  61. Jul 22, 2021
    10
    Increíble trabajo, es una verdadera joya. Está en su mayoría compuesto por las miembros, han hecho un trabajo increíble y estoy muy orgullosa de ellas.
    Realmente son el grupo de la nación.
  62. Jul 22, 2021
    10
    Absolutely amazing, my favourite twice music. It really has a power of giving you more energy
  63. Jul 22, 2021
    10
    Un álbum donde el 90% fue escrito por ellas, con criticas tan buenas y un debut excelente, TWICE IS BEST
  64. Jul 22, 2021
    10
    This year's best summer album contains 7 songs such as Alcohol Free, First Time, Scandal, Conversation, Baby Blue Love, SOS, and Cry For Me English Version (CD Only).
  65. Jul 22, 2021
    10
    Tiene una gran sinergía cada canción, cada una transmite una energía distinta, pero que juntas da gusto oírlo completo
  66. Jul 22, 2021
    10
    best album of the year, this is definitely a summer bop so don’t waste time and listen to taste of love
  67. Jul 22, 2021
    10
    The whole album is good, but Baby Blue Love is awesome. Thanks to Twice's members who wrote the bsides.
  68. Jul 22, 2021
    10
    Definitely one of my favorite albums!
    Every song is amazing and the fact that all the bside tracks are written by the members makes this album even more special.
    Twice's growth is very impressive and I can't wait for their next release.
  69. Jul 22, 2021
    10
    this album is so perfect, you can see how good they are at everything they do
  70. Jul 23, 2021
    10
    One of TWICE's most cohesive EPs. Each track fits the summer vibes that the members were trying to achieve, with the special addition of their self-written lyrics. An easy-to-listen EP that tries to distract you from what's happening on the real world and that it transports you to a perfect summer without restrictions. 10/10.
  71. Jul 22, 2021
    10
    One of twice's best album by far. I have been a fan of twice for three years now and its amazing to see how far they come. This album not only shows their vocal abilities but also the writing skills of the members. Twice never fails to amaze me and I am so glad to be a fan of theirs. Thank you so much Twice for the amazing album.
  72. Jul 22, 2021
    10
    Incredible album with refreshing summer vibes and very good lyrics and vocals of the members.
    you should take a listen!
  73. Jul 23, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. My favoirite EP and one of my favorites songs Scandal with Alcohol Free. I can't wait for the next one Expand
  74. Jul 22, 2021
    10
    I'm really impressed by how hard they work to deliver the best. Sokeep being that twice energetic and admirable
  75. Jul 22, 2021
    10
    one of the best summer albums filled with songs written by the members themselves. I really like first time and baby blue love.
  76. Jul 22, 2021
    10
    it's a good album. antis are just pressed bc it's twice lmao. tangina nyo mga bobo kayo. sana maging zero din grades nyo pakyu.
  77. Jul 22, 2021
    10
    TWICE has continually improved over the course of their career. Their last several albums have really, really impressed me, but I think Taste of Love manages to be the most consistent album they've ever put out. Every song is excellent and they all manage to follow a single theme, looking at the "tastes of love" or relationships from different angles. In some ways it can also be said thatTWICE has continually improved over the course of their career. Their last several albums have really, really impressed me, but I think Taste of Love manages to be the most consistent album they've ever put out. Every song is excellent and they all manage to follow a single theme, looking at the "tastes of love" or relationships from different angles. In some ways it can also be said that the songs express different phases of relationships, from puppy love and infatuation in Alcohol-Free, to realizing you're falling for someone in songs like First Time and SOS, to the more fun and sassy/sexy sides of relationships Conversation, Scandal, and Baby Blue Love, and all the way to the bitter end in Cry For Me.

    It's been my album of the summer. They have a diverse and excellent discography that improves year after year, and Taste of Love is another example of their growth and artistry. 10/10
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  78. Jul 22, 2021
    10
    It has rhythms like dance pop, hip hop. and bossanova. something difficult to see in kpop these days is that they handle a real variety of rhythms on their b sides and that they are all good. It is a plus and great advantage for twice that it is such a good album and that 90% is written by the members. Congratulations to twice and its members who wrote the songs for this album forIt has rhythms like dance pop, hip hop. and bossanova. something difficult to see in kpop these days is that they handle a real variety of rhythms on their b sides and that they are all good. It is a plus and great advantage for twice that it is such a good album and that 90% is written by the members. Congratulations to twice and its members who wrote the songs for this album for doing something amazing. Expand
  79. Jul 22, 2021
    10
    Thank you twice for your hard work! What i liked about the album was the diversity and freshness which has fit the summer and help to lift the mood while listening to it, also that all the b-side songs were written by 4 members has showed how each one of them has her style and i was personally amazed by the genius use of words especially in the song "candle" and how she illustrated the oneThank you twice for your hard work! What i liked about the album was the diversity and freshness which has fit the summer and help to lift the mood while listening to it, also that all the b-side songs were written by 4 members has showed how each one of them has her style and i was personally amazed by the genius use of words especially in the song "candle" and how she illustrated the one night stand as a candle and how nayeon portrayed the blue her favourite color in "baby blue love". Expand
  80. Jul 22, 2021
    10
    a melhor parte é que as bside todas foram escritas pelas integrantes, o álbum está perfeito!
  81. Jul 22, 2021
    10
    one of their best albums so far! listening to it nonstop. and the fact that almost all bsides were written by members
  82. Jul 22, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. They deserve it because they write and compose their songs, and all of their achievements comes by their own effort. And they don't rely on big names to get attention.
    @JYPETWICE biggest, most hardworking and talented girl group in kpop history
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  83. Jul 22, 2021
    10
    This album is SO good. All of my friends, even the ones that hate kpop loved the album. Taste of love is giving everything, she is the moment!
  84. Jul 22, 2021
    10
    el mejor álbum del verano, bop after bop.
    BABY BLUE LOVE SOTY and first time and scandal and conversation and sos and alcohol free.
    I just love it
  85. Jul 22, 2021
    10
    Taste Of Love is an incredible mini album, and even if its a mini album, has incredible songs and its a very complet album, just perfect
  86. Jul 22, 2021
    10
    i love all of the songs in this album and the fact it's 90% written by twice member makes it even more special SOS soty
  87. Jul 22, 2021
    10
    O álbum é simplesmente perfeito e o fato de que as próprias integrantes terem escrito a maioria das músicas deixa ele ainda mais interessante
  88. Jul 22, 2021
    10
    JUST THE BEST KPOP ALBUM EVER, I BELIEVE IN TWICE SUPREMACY, i strongly recommend first time and sos, but also conversation, but also baby blue love, but also scandal... I think once you listen to all the songs you just can't choose one, it's absolutely art!! we love twice forever and ever
  89. Jul 22, 2021
    10
    Definitely one of TWICE's good albums. The songs are vibrant and just overall emit chilling vibes for this cool and hot days. Their musicality is truly one of the best out there and even if a lot will disagree, let them be since TWICE's discography will speak for itself. Looking forward to see them grow even more as an artists.
  90. Jul 22, 2021
    10
    Their highest rated album and all the tracks except the title track were written by the members!
  91. Jul 22, 2021
    10
    Uma obra de arte, cada track é perfeita do seu jeito, principalmente Baby Blue Love. Recomendo demais.
  92. Jul 22, 2021
    10
    Escuchar este álbum es sin duda es toda una experiencia, las melodías, las voces y las letras son simplemente perfectas. A todos nos encanta ver como TWICE sigue experimentando y nos sorprende cada vez más pero sin perder su esencia. Honestamente es uno de los mejores álbumes que he escuchado.
  93. Jul 22, 2021
    10
    "Taste of Love" one more album to the list of hits of the Korean nation group, "TWICE". Each song is so amazing that you can easily have a connection to the first time you listen to it. Starting with the relaxing but at the same time very fresh title track "Alcohol Free", followed by the b-sides written by members of the group. Taste of Love is definitely worth it.
  94. Jul 22, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. the best album of 2021 so far!! 90% was written by the members. I really really like it, give it a listen if u want, you won't regret it ^^ Expand
  95. Jul 22, 2021
    10
    This album has very good songs with a very good vibe, i really love all the work that TWICE made, definitely one of the best albums !
  96. L1o
    Jul 22, 2021
    10
    This is a really good album. A good release after the masterpiece that was EWO
  97. Jul 22, 2021
    10
    this album is amazing and has a lot of diversity, not to mention all the b-sides were written by the twice members and each of them are bops. congrats twice!
  98. Jul 22, 2021
    10
    This is so good and a bop album we love you twice fighting!!!!!!! to your next comeback we love you we love
  99. Jul 22, 2021
    10
    twice getting everyday more powerful, we gotta stan. cohesive, refreshing, innovative. unique. best summer album and also, baby blue love best b-side. congrats girls!
  100. Jul 22, 2021
    10
    Good album. I really love listening to these songs, principally sos and baby blue love.
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. Jul 27, 2021
    60
    Taste of Love is a good album, but it’s too “good” and not enough “wow” for its own good. TWICE can do better.
  2. 80
    ‘Taste Of Love’ is one of TWICE’s more powerful releases yet – despite a number of notable misfires – and showcases the group’s versatility in terms of vocals and concept execution.
  3. Jul 22, 2021
    75
    Taste of Love is one of TWICE’s most cohesive and dazzling albums thus far. It’s fun, mature and makes a great contribution to our current pop-sphere with its retro-sonic aesthetics and escapist feel.