The Beginning
by The Black Eyed Peas
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4.8

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  1. someonewhocares
    Aug 21, 2022
    8
    The Beginning is a severely underrated project from The Black Eyed Peas; one of their albums to date. However, Fergie didn't seem to be part of the group for much of the album, and she seems to only sing the chorus or the bridge. Where is Rapper Fergie?
  2. brubruzinha
    Nov 25, 2021
    10
    Awesome album!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  3. EstellaKimberly
    Nov 25, 2021
    10
    The Black Eyed Peas last album with Fergie marks an end of an era, with another great album
  4. RoxanneKimberly
    Nov 24, 2021
    10
    This album is great, The Black Eyed Peas still got it and their cachty songs are great
  5. arcanjo
    Dec 9, 2020
    6
    The Beginning may not be BEP's most original work, but it still has its triumphant moments. The album some moments relies on 80's nostalgia but at others goens into the futuristic sound they explored better in their previous album. Still can be a fun album you can listen on a sunny day when you wanna build your energy up. But one thing can be its major flaw: too much willi.iam and fergie,The Beginning may not be BEP's most original work, but it still has its triumphant moments. The album some moments relies on 80's nostalgia but at others goens into the futuristic sound they explored better in their previous album. Still can be a fun album you can listen on a sunny day when you wanna build your energy up. But one thing can be its major flaw: too much willi.iam and fergie, not enough Apl.de.ap and Taboo.… Expand
  6. kevinbird
    Oct 10, 2017
    10
    Ha sido la mayor experiencia en cuanto musica electronica hablamos. Los sonidos son frescos y reflejan claridad, profundidad y libertad. Es magnifico ver como a lo largo del tiempo muchas agrupaciones han tomado como ejemplo The Beginning DNA, creo que si se logro transmitir el mensaje y para nadie es un secreto que la energia nunca muere.
  7. ihavevocaloid
    Apr 29, 2015
    4
    The Black Eyed Peas experimented with electronic music on the E.N.D., and it was successful. It wasn't that great of an album, but it was better than this album. This album reads to be almost a complete replica of The E.N.D. Almost everything is similar - pretty bad lyrics and OK production. will.i.am's low robot voice also appears here, making you think you must be dreaming about the factThe Black Eyed Peas experimented with electronic music on the E.N.D., and it was successful. It wasn't that great of an album, but it was better than this album. This album reads to be almost a complete replica of The E.N.D. Almost everything is similar - pretty bad lyrics and OK production. will.i.am's low robot voice also appears here, making you think you must be dreaming about the fact that this is another album. BE ORIGINAL, BEP. I liked a small handful of songs on here - but the majority of them sounded like E.N.D. outtakes. Grade: C-/D+. Highlights: "Whenever", "Fashion Beats". Worst songs: Every song that reads like a replica of The E.N.D.'s material, which is almost everything. (The link for the page of this album and their other albums seems to be broken - I got here by removing the "The" in "The Black Eyed Peas" in the URL, I just figured it out)… Expand
  8. Lambo442
    Feb 4, 2014
    7
    This is definitely a step down from their last album with dodgy songs like 'Love you long time,' but there's still a fair few banging tunes that really get your body moving. When the songs are great they're great, but some are just plain mediocre. Oh well, you can't win every time. I'm sure they'll be back at some point with something magical. I have faith.
  9. Jamison12
    Jun 6, 2013
    7
    Although not their strongest, I believe this is till a good album. I hate music like this, but I love the Peas. The ultimate dance track with the best beat I have ever heard is on here with Don't Stop The Party. That, The Time, and Just Can't Get Enough are memorable songs. The rest however, are quite forgettable.
  10. sil3nt_nick
    Mar 24, 2013
    4
    Few songs were catchy and memorable, "The Time (Dirty Bit)" and "Just Can't Get Enough" were the stars of this album, where the other songs were not near as impressive.
  11. TheWalrus2000
    Mar 7, 2013
    4
    I have just about enough with these techno songs. The Black Eyed Peas fall into a troubled abyss and even though this album is better than Monkey Business the Peas just need to stop.
  12. axelkoch
    Aug 18, 2012
    2
    Simply awful. "Just Can't Get Enough", "The Situation" or "Don't Stop The Party" are sufferably and not bad. But the rest is horrible! "XOXO", "Fashion Beats" or "Do It Like This" are definitely in the top 10 of worst songs of all time. Horrible composition by talentless "musicians". One of the worst album in music history!
  13. TexasRez
    Jul 11, 2012
    5
    It would've been better if the Peas (will.i.am specifically), had been more original and be rebellious to the mainstream. Also, had Taboo and Apl been on vacation for the 95% of the time they were making this album? They Peas definitely risked going to a new style of sound using auto-tune and 8-bit sound, and they failed... 'The Beginning' wasn't put together cleverly. Thankfully, it'sIt would've been better if the Peas (will.i.am specifically), had been more original and be rebellious to the mainstream. Also, had Taboo and Apl been on vacation for the 95% of the time they were making this album? They Peas definitely risked going to a new style of sound using auto-tune and 8-bit sound, and they failed... 'The Beginning' wasn't put together cleverly. Thankfully, it's catchy enough for me.… Expand
  14. GagaForGhibli
    Jun 4, 2012
    9
    Why Is This Album A 5.4 Out Of 10?
    It's Fun, Yes They Use Auto Tune.. Everyone Does Now Ke$ha And T Pain!
    Overall A Really Good Album!
  15. Avnish
    Nov 27, 2011
    6
    The Beginning came second. The E.N.D. (Energy Never Dies) was first both chronologically and in quality. The Black Eyed Peas are a band that has delivered many best-sellers in the last decade. In this album, the band plays around with different effects and styles; some for the better and others for the worse. The quality of the music varies from the lets listen again to turn it off rightThe Beginning came second. The E.N.D. (Energy Never Dies) was first both chronologically and in quality. The Black Eyed Peas are a band that has delivered many best-sellers in the last decade. In this album, the band plays around with different effects and styles; some for the better and others for the worse. The quality of the music varies from the lets listen again to turn it off right now range. The E.N.D. was full of best-sellers.
    The Energy Never Dies was the bandâ    … Expand
  16. Kadeemluvmusic
    Nov 22, 2011
    8
    Well, it's not the best Black Eyed Peas album yet. But with it's incredible auto-tuning vocals and thumping beats coming through your eardrums, "The Beginning" was one of my favorite and steady albums of 2010. I definitely love "Time of My Life (Dirty Bit)" and "Just Can't Get Enough." I saw the video and it was so emotional and amazing on making the video sending a positive message toWell, it's not the best Black Eyed Peas album yet. But with it's incredible auto-tuning vocals and thumping beats coming through your eardrums, "The Beginning" was one of my favorite and steady albums of 2010. I definitely love "Time of My Life (Dirty Bit)" and "Just Can't Get Enough." I saw the video and it was so emotional and amazing on making the video sending a positive message to help save the innocent victims from the events of the horrific Earthquake in Japan last March. All of the songs were great. The one song I have to buy on Itunes right now was their 3rd single, "Don't Stop the Party."
    Turning up a mixture of the gay community, this is the album I have to get. Great album, not that great since 2009's "The E.N.D." Just a phenomenal dance mix.    … Expand
  17. jos95
    Sep 8, 2011
    4
    I am a big Peas fan, but this was very disappointing. The songs sound the same, the lyrics are just plain dumb and there is WAY too much auto-tune! The only good songs are Just Can't Get Enough, Whenever, Someday, The Situation and The B.O.Y but the rest are just awful!!!
  18. Binki
    Aug 13, 2011
    0
    Probably (no certainly) the worst album of all time. Can't even believe it's possible to reach this level of horror. How can they be popular?! I really can't understand.
  19. wkliew
    Jun 26, 2011
    6
    Not as good as THE END but it continues its traditions of euro-dance very well and very cohesive tracks.
    A good try but not great.Standout tracks like Light Up The Night,Love You Long Time,Fashion Beats,Someday etc.
  20. Polonaise77
    Jun 16, 2011
    1
    The tracks are catchy, but that doesn't mean they're good. Now that the BEP have jumped on the auto-tune bandwagon, it looks like their music's not going to get any better.
  21. iamanicon
    May 27, 2011
    1
    Too many bad samples, Too little Fergie.
  22. TheChaser1985
    Apr 9, 2011
    6
    This is pretty weak. It's filled with average, mid grade songs. I only really liked Own It, Whenever, The Time (Dirty Bit) and XOXOXO. I gave them each a 7. Yeah, a 7 rating is the highest any song got from this album. The next in the list are tolerable, which means I gave them a 6. Love You Long Time, The Situation, Someday, Fashion Beats, Play It Loud, The Best One Yet and Don't Stop TheThis is pretty weak. It's filled with average, mid grade songs. I only really liked Own It, Whenever, The Time (Dirty Bit) and XOXOXO. I gave them each a 7. Yeah, a 7 rating is the highest any song got from this album. The next in the list are tolerable, which means I gave them a 6. Love You Long Time, The Situation, Someday, Fashion Beats, Play It Loud, The Best One Yet and Don't Stop The Party. Don't bother listening to anything else on the album.… Expand
  23. futuremetallica
    Apr 7, 2011
    10
    I thought this album was alright it didnt have much meaning to it like the last album they brought out (The E.N.D.) and its a big downer that they werent able to make great songs like in the last album.
    they really changed from hip hop to a bit of techno for a change ,i really liked the song "Someday" it has some meaning to me.
    This album wasnt very good to be honest i wish they went    I thought this album was alright it didnt have much meaning to it like the last album they brought out (The E.N.D.) and its a big downer that they werent able to make great songs like in the last album.
    they really changed from hip hop to a bit of techno for a change ,i really liked the song "Someday" it has some meaning to me.
    This album wasnt very good to be honest i wish they went more hip hop instead of technowise they should'nt have done that ,they needed more inspiration in this album but they failed (just being honest).    … Expand
  24. anonreview
    Mar 18, 2011
    6
    This album will disappoint die-hard Black Eyed Peas fans. Far removed from their initial sound, this album is quickly becoming overly poppy and synthesized. That is not to say it doesn't include some great beats and tracks: Do It Like This and Don't Stop the Party are stand-out electronic dance songs that will please the lover of electro music. This album does include some great songs: inThis album will disappoint die-hard Black Eyed Peas fans. Far removed from their initial sound, this album is quickly becoming overly poppy and synthesized. That is not to say it doesn't include some great beats and tracks: Do It Like This and Don't Stop the Party are stand-out electronic dance songs that will please the lover of electro music. This album does include some great songs: in particular, Whenever, Everything is Wonderful, The Time, and The Best One Yet. However, there are some real shockers on this album as well- XOXO and Love you Long Time. The worst BEP album yet, unfortunately, and only worth the buy if not just to see what the fuss is about.… Expand
  25. kms00
    Mar 12, 2011
    10
    It's rare that I listen to an album and I am amazed at the production and catchiness of EVERY track. This is essentially a greatest-hits album. Each track has the potential to be a single. This electro/dance stuff is what's popular now. The music is creative and well-produced, the lyrics are somewhat commercial, but it's simple and it makes sense. And it provokes emotions. That's what aIt's rare that I listen to an album and I am amazed at the production and catchiness of EVERY track. This is essentially a greatest-hits album. Each track has the potential to be a single. This electro/dance stuff is what's popular now. The music is creative and well-produced, the lyrics are somewhat commercial, but it's simple and it makes sense. And it provokes emotions. That's what a POP album should be. They stray away from their roots in hip-hop, but I'm more of a fan now because of this album. After listening to The E.N.D. album from 2009, you could expect that the following album would be more of a euro/electro/dance punch in the butt. I think less of The E.N.D. for not being more of a euro/electro/dance punch in the butt. The Beginning is an AMAZING album, its very near to perfect. The Black Eyed Peas have found their commercial niche.… Expand
  26. NicoloBennati
    Feb 10, 2011
    8
    The possibilities of Black Eyed Peas creating numerous good albums is pretty high, being that their new albums always seemingly tend to become very popular nationwide and worldwide. This has music lovers and tons of appreciative fans coming back for more and more Black Eyes Peas albums like the â
  27. Wolfmother
    Jan 29, 2011
    10
    I wonder if people ever even read reviews, and then read other people's critiques, I doubt that they ever condescend against the Black Eyed peas, You people obviously need to see the line between grading someones music and just pure bad-mouthing them, its bad music? WHY? What happened to logic these days? Those reviews you see are trimmed down to be short but you can read full reviews andI wonder if people ever even read reviews, and then read other people's critiques, I doubt that they ever condescend against the Black Eyed peas, You people obviously need to see the line between grading someones music and just pure bad-mouthing them, its bad music? WHY? What happened to logic these days? Those reviews you see are trimmed down to be short but you can read full reviews and understand, saying an album or music is bad goes beyond saying "you dont like it" I dont know why Metacritic ever bothered putting in a user score system when everyone who grades it are completly unfair, illogical, and not objective.… Expand
  28. Tyrrell
    Jan 16, 2011
    3
    This album seems to be trying hard to cash in on the newly reborn Electronic genre, playing on synths and auto-tune, to little returns. The Black Eyed Peas seem to show originality in some form in this album, but unfortunately, this originality doesn't suit them. Particularly bad songs include "Do it Like This" and "Own It", but the songs such as "Play It Loud" and "Whenever" partiallyThis album seems to be trying hard to cash in on the newly reborn Electronic genre, playing on synths and auto-tune, to little returns. The Black Eyed Peas seem to show originality in some form in this album, but unfortunately, this originality doesn't suit them. Particularly bad songs include "Do it Like This" and "Own It", but the songs such as "Play It Loud" and "Whenever" partially redeem the album. Unluckily for the Peas, the poor songs outweigh the decent. Die-hard fans will undoubtedly claim to enjoy this album, but it could really have been so much more if previous albums are to be the benchmark, and the excessive auto-tune and horrific lyrical quality drops the album standard to disastrous. Songs will probably chart due to the general public eating any of the **** that MTV feed them.… Expand
  29. DarrenStevens
    Jan 7, 2011
    3
    Rubbish. It's all I can say. I hated The E.N.D. so how could I love the follow up? I miss them when they were still a pop band and not an auto-tune machine.
    Speechless.
  30. consumer
    Dec 24, 2010
    4
    There's way too much Auto-Tune. The lyrics aren't smart. Fergie is missing in action most of the time. Standout tracks: "Someday", "Whenever"
    Read full review: http://www.musicsforums.net/showthread.php?tid=209&pid=348#pid348
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

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  1. Positive: 3 out of 19
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  3. Negative: 4 out of 19
  1. HipHopDX
    Jan 13, 2011
    40
    Simply put, this album suffers from Beyonce syndrome--it does nothing to further the group's catalogue. Last time around, the Black Eyed Peas were exploring new territory, and the results were contagious. Now, it seems as though the group, particularly will.i.am, is stuck on auto-pilot.
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  2. Consequence
    Jan 10, 2011
    60
    Although the overall plot of the album is sparse, it's hard to deny the enjoyment it can bring to you. If you know what to expect when you hear it, you can take The Beginning for what it is: a feel good album.
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  3. Dot Music
    Dec 21, 2010
    30
    Unforgivably bad.
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