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  1. 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. Nov 25, 2021
    10
    Awesome album!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  3. Nov 25, 2021
    10
    The Black Eyed Peas last album with Fergie marks an end of an era, with another great album
  4. Nov 24, 2021
    10
    This album is great, The Black Eyed Peas still got it and their cachty songs are great
  5. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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
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  16. 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.
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  17. 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. 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. 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. 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. May 27, 2011
    1
    Too many bad samples, Too little Fergie.
  22. 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. 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).
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  24. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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
  31. Dec 23, 2010
    8
    I'm mad more than anyone about BEP's electric turn. But, Dirty Bit, Do It Like This, Someday, XOXOXO, Don't Stop The Party, and Turn It Up are great club bangers. Worst BEP album. But, honestly, I'd take that as a compliment.
  32. Dec 22, 2010
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. As is always expected, an album full of funny lyrics with the personal touch of the group, good use of sample, you may not understand much at first, but after the second it's hard to want change, they didn't innovate, but left clearer that can be good in any style. Expand
  33. Dec 15, 2010
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album its a deception for all BEP fans who have been following them for a long time, they just made this album to sell something new, its just the "The E.N.D" style but really repetitive, they didn't make a new style or beat like they always do when a new album came out, they are like 1-2 good songs, don't think so they are really proud of this CD. Expand
  34. TWB
    Dec 15, 2010
    0
    Made my ear bleed. Too much auto-tune. Totally a waste of time and money. Not recommended at all.
  35. Dec 13, 2010
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. First time I heard it I could not understand the album, I was kind of disappointed, but then I started to listen again and again, I know I can not stop. It's a fantastic dance mature album, I think is fresh and well thought, and pretty fun. I disagree with people who do not enjoy music and because they keep the first impression they are close to a new chance. GOOD STUFF!! Expand
  36. Dec 9, 2010
    8
    We all know the Black Eyed Peas for the hitmakers that they are. The last album "The E.N.D." was a big success and contributed to the many good time memorizes that are created in the night life scene. Now "The Beginning" is a good album, but not their "best". However, there many people rejecting this new album for many reasons, yet the biggest reason is "horrible music". Now this is justWe all know the Black Eyed Peas for the hitmakers that they are. The last album "The E.N.D." was a big success and contributed to the many good time memorizes that are created in the night life scene. Now "The Beginning" is a good album, but not their "best". However, there many people rejecting this new album for many reasons, yet the biggest reason is "horrible music". Now this is just an opinion, that I do not share, all of the songs on this album are far from horrible. It's a different sound than that of the previous album, but then again every album from the BEP's is different and unique. This new album has a old school feel yet mixed with modern grooves. That is what makes this album great, the mastery in mixing two decades of musical cultures into one album. That alone might even inspire other artist to follow right behind. Now moving on to the review of the songs that make this album a success. The most amazing, moving and capturing track that is sure to make the club jumping and moving is "The Time (Dirty Beat)". As the beginning of the track mentions, I must agree that this is an international beat MEGA radio smasher. From personal experience I cannot tell you how times I seen this song get the party started and grooving. When this track starts the people go wild and then you know, "This is going to be a good night". But what makes this track so good? Well other than the catchiness this tune presents, the lyrics is what gives this song its ultimate magical power. The next track "Light Up The Night" is a good follow-up to the album starter. This song has a great overall feel yet what really makes you feel good is the lyric " It's on and popping and we ain't stopping, let's light up the night" that is really powerful and captivating. Then comes the harmony and melody of "Love You Long Time" which has a calming effect on the body and wonderful feel. This track is a good, but not a club mover yet more of a pre-night time starter. The another track worth mentioning is "Someday", now track is more of a motivational tune and lifter. It is really catchy with the guitar lick incorporated into the fabric of the tune which contains a great beat that makes your head move. All of the other tracks on this album contain great beats and catchiness that finishes the album. According to Entertainment weekly writer Simon Vozick-Levinson, "Every song is piled high with sticky pop melodies, slick hip-hop rhythms, bright synth parts, and vocals that have been diced and processed to high heaven, all furthering the goal of maximum catchiness." I usually don't mention other writers but he has a point and conveys what I think of the music on this album perfectly. On a last note this album continues to expand the Fergie era and let me tell you, it is great! Expand
  37. Dec 8, 2010
    0
    Wait a second. Is this what people call music? God, if this is how music sounds today, well, it's very s***. Sorry, but this album right here is so bad that it makes my ears bleed. Stay away from this mess.
  38. Dec 5, 2010
    6
    So-so album ! It's not the best of the Black Eyed Peas, but in general it's a good album.I think they need to work more for and Fashion beats is my favourite song.
  39. Dec 2, 2010
    9
    I have to disagree with what seems to be the majority of reviews associated with this album. The album receives attacks addressing its cheesy demeanor. Thats the black eyed peas, if you've listened to any other track off this album, you'd notice that their brilliant cheese is very common. It's hard to distinguish which songs will become singles, since the whole album feels like one. TheI have to disagree with what seems to be the majority of reviews associated with this album. The album receives attacks addressing its cheesy demeanor. Thats the black eyed peas, if you've listened to any other track off this album, you'd notice that their brilliant cheese is very common. It's hard to distinguish which songs will become singles, since the whole album feels like one. The constant nagging on how the black eyed peas have lost their soul with Fergie and mainstream attention is prime example of opinion conformity. They've merely addressed what mainstream music craves. Delicious beats that literally force your body to get up and start dancing. While you're dancing you feel the words. You feel the delicious cheese coursing through your veins. Expand
  40. Dec 2, 2010
    0
    Black Eyed Peas must be afraid to stand in the same that their previous album...it's a shame that they made this album...is the worst BEP album ever...auto-tune effect kill their music...is really disappointing...! I love BEP but this album is a really crap,simple and unnecessary for a great band..where is the reinvention and creativity of their previous album? this is not BEP...is anBlack Eyed Peas must be afraid to stand in the same that their previous album...it's a shame that they made this album...is the worst BEP album ever...auto-tune effect kill their music...is really disappointing...! I love BEP but this album is a really crap,simple and unnecessary for a great band..where is the reinvention and creativity of their previous album? this is not BEP...is an example of how commercial music attacks the good music..! Expand
  41. Dec 1, 2010
    1
    This perhaps one of the worst albums Ive ever heard...how this group continues to stay popular by making horrible music is beyond me.... The simplistic lyrics the corny bland beats its all trash...seems like the more horrible music you make the more popular you get.. sham BEP way back when (ie before Fergie) used to be somewhat dope...
  42. Nov 30, 2010
    0
    I'm really surprised at Black Eyed Peas new album! They got deeper in dance music while getting a bit back in their old style. Absolutely no song is written "Hit!" on it, but as an album, it's way better than The E.N.D.. I think The Beginning will be less successful than its predecessor. If you loved Black Eyed Peas' last album, you'll worship this new opus. Black Eyed Peas takes a lot ofI'm really surprised at Black Eyed Peas new album! They got deeper in dance music while getting a bit back in their old style. Absolutely no song is written "Hit!" on it, but as an album, it's way better than The E.N.D.. I think The Beginning will be less successful than its predecessor. If you loved Black Eyed Peas' last album, you'll worship this new opus. Black Eyed Peas takes a lot of old classics/successes and turn them into new songs. Sometimes like on The Time (Dirty Bit) the big techno beat after the chorus ruins the whole song. Too much autotune! But overall, great job Expand
  43. Nov 30, 2010
    7
    This album is really good; I love the tech no sounds to the songs. I like The E.n.d better but this one still rocks. Even though this album doesn't have songs like imma be and i got a feeling , it still has a nice feel to it. This is another hit album for BEP. This album has just about every genre. It has pop dance techno electro hip r&b soul and rock. BEP fans are going love this album.
Metascore
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 19
  2. Negative: 4 out of 19
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Dec 21, 2010
    30
    Unforgivably bad.