The E.N.D.
by The Black Eyed Peas
User Score
6.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 162 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 90 out of 162
  2. Mixed: 31 out of 162
  3. Negative: 41 out of 162

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  1. ixatS
    Oct 11, 2009
    0
    You know, I'm a live and let live kind of guy, and I would happily ignore the BEP as they stormed the charts and gave 11-year-olds orgasms across the globe, but the radio is always on at my workplace. I have therefore had to hear their songs MANY MANY TIMES. And just like Nickelback, what seems merely mediocre on first listen, on the 50th starts seeming VERY VERY BAD. Aggressively You know, I'm a live and let live kind of guy, and I would happily ignore the BEP as they stormed the charts and gave 11-year-olds orgasms across the globe, but the radio is always on at my workplace. I have therefore had to hear their songs MANY MANY TIMES. And just like Nickelback, what seems merely mediocre on first listen, on the 50th starts seeming VERY VERY BAD. Aggressively bad. Deliberately stupid. Stultifying by design. Listen, I don't care how funky your beats are, but I am incapable of enjoying a song that contains the lyrics "tonight's gonna be a good good night" repeated 24 times! (This is true.) And not when they're delivered by an auto-tuned, genderless pop mannequin! Do all you fans mean to tell me that you can actually detect a smidgen of real joy or excitement in this delivery? Any inspiration whatsoever in the production? Listen, if you like cute pop music, then get the latest Royksopp album, and stop poisoning yourselves with this shit!… Expand
  2. awever
    Jun 22, 2009
    1
    Poor effort. Stay solo!!
  3. LaurieB
    Jul 3, 2009
    3
    Only a couple of stand out songs, and those would have fit just as well on a Fergie album. This album feels unimaginative and tired.
  4. MichaelK.
    Aug 7, 2009
    2
    This album can hardly be described as music.
  5. Milesh
    Jul 5, 2009
    1
    The only reason it gets a 1 is because of Boom Boom Pow. The rest of the songs are pure crap. Why did the Peas sell out?
  6. MattC
    Aug 29, 2009
    5
    Never been a fan but after being assaulted by their singles every day this summer is was hard to not at least check it out. The singles are catchy, obviously made as throwaway pop and if that is all your looking for it does it's job great but the album as a whole is weak and will be forgotten as soon as the last single is taken off the constant airplay.
  7. QuayT
    Jun 17, 2009
    3
    Black Eyed Peas has fallen victim to the Auto-Tune craze that's destroying hip-hop. I can only hope will.i.am snaps out of his own egoism and remembers the fun but socially aware style that put him on the map.
  8. Alan
    Jul 24, 2009
    0
    I hate this band so much. I hate them. That said, the two singles are catchy as hell.
  9. DZ
    Sep 12, 2009
    0
    Boom Boom Pow steals its lyrics from the Flight of the Conchords' song (she's so hot) Boom, which was making fun of this kind of crap.
  10. Paxster
    Oct 11, 2010
    6
    The E.N.D is slightly less annoying and slightly more catchy than it's predecessor 'Monkey Business' but it's not a big improvement. It's very similar to Monkey Business in that it starts off well but slowly deteriorates with fillers nearer the end. 'Boom Boom Pow' is catchy Pop/Electrofunk that encapsualtes the current 2nd wave of electro music. 'Meet Me Halfway' is another pop orientatedThe E.N.D is slightly less annoying and slightly more catchy than it's predecessor 'Monkey Business' but it's not a big improvement. It's very similar to Monkey Business in that it starts off well but slowly deteriorates with fillers nearer the end. 'Boom Boom Pow' is catchy Pop/Electrofunk that encapsualtes the current 2nd wave of electro music. 'Meet Me Halfway' is another pop orientated song but is more mid tempo and it cools you down after you've just danced your ass off to 'Rock That Body'. The later tracks however, are boring and so commercial not even the pop market is yet the embrace them. These include the strange song' Now Generation', it neither embraces or criticises the world we live in today and 'One Tribe' very much like 'Union' from Monkey Business which is a forgetful song asking for world peace. The album is an improvement on Monkey Business but nothing on the albums before Fergie or Elephunk.… Expand
  11. iamanicon
    May 27, 2011
    7
    Stomping, Loud and Abrasive. Sure fire winner.
  12. MichaelD
    Jan 9, 2011
    9
    I'm not a fan of auto-tune but they are definitely the best artist to use auto-tune. A great album.
  13. anonreview
    Mar 14, 2011
    10
    This album showcases the best of The Black Eyed Peas talent, and contains their best tracks yet. Filled with hard-hitting electronic beats, this album has perhaps only one or two let downs. Highly recommended, this album is the best from the BEP's, and I believe, the best Mainstream album of its time.
  14. m2msucks
    Jun 26, 2011
    0
    All the critics who gave this album a good score were paid by Interscope. Professional reviewers provide scores based on how much the label is paying them. The actual quality of the music does not matter. The Black Eyed Peas are a good example of this. They are a manufactured pop band chosen by the RIAA to succeed. The only reason they are success is because of the massive amount ofAll the critics who gave this album a good score were paid by Interscope. Professional reviewers provide scores based on how much the label is paying them. The actual quality of the music does not matter. The Black Eyed Peas are a good example of this. They are a manufactured pop band chosen by the RIAA to succeed. The only reason they are success is because of the massive amount of brainwashing done by their label and MTV. The E.N.D. is their worst album yet. It's just collection of mainstream music's "hottest" trends(like autotune, and dancy techno beats) in one album.… Expand
  15. MikeySounds
    Jan 4, 2012
    10
    Definitely the best album i have ever listened in 10 years.Well the hype was huge because we've waited for 5 years for a new album from BEP.I bought the physical deluxe edition of the album in its first week.First of all the concept of the album is perfect.The transform of the group is really successful indeed.My fave from the album is ''Electric City''.I don't know why but that song justDefinitely the best album i have ever listened in 10 years.Well the hype was huge because we've waited for 5 years for a new album from BEP.I bought the physical deluxe edition of the album in its first week.First of all the concept of the album is perfect.The transform of the group is really successful indeed.My fave from the album is ''Electric City''.I don't know why but that song just got me so hard.The album's production is perfect.
    I mean even the words are not enough to describe how good this album is.
    Huge synths + amazing lines and joyful tunes.
    Even Black Eyed Peas can't top this album.Their greatest work    … Expand
  16. TmanH
    Jun 13, 2009
    0
    Anyone who listened beyond 'Bridging the Gap', and 'Behind The Front' would be bitterly disappointed unless mere 'pop' music is something you enjoy. Rhythmically and lyrically disingenuous is the most concise I could be about this album.
  17. justvisiting
    Jul 3, 2009
    7
    In my opinion, BEP really hasn't been producing music with substance since Elephunk (and even that's a stretch). If that's what you were expecting - well, it just wasn't going to happen. As far as this album goes, it has a really catchy beat overall and is a great summer party album. Sure, none of these songs are gonna be remembered in a couple years, but it's fun In my opinion, BEP really hasn't been producing music with substance since Elephunk (and even that's a stretch). If that's what you were expecting - well, it just wasn't going to happen. As far as this album goes, it has a really catchy beat overall and is a great summer party album. Sure, none of these songs are gonna be remembered in a couple years, but it's fun right now, and I love it. I'm still debating whether I like auto-tune or not... I don't think it quite works, considering BEP should focus on better rap in their songs.… Expand
  18. BrianW
    Jun 10, 2009
    9
    I actually am very happy with the new BEP album. Ithink it steps up the game from their previous efforts. It is definitely an all-out in your face pop album. Great beats, thoughtful lyrics and Fergi-Ferg. What more could you want for a summer playlist?
  19. Tones
    Jun 9, 2009
    10
    At first it was not in to it but after a few damn!!! This album is wicked.
  20. Will-I-Wasdisappointed
    Jul 22, 2009
    1
    I have just bought the END and I think that it does not stand for "Energy Never Dies" ,but instead just the simple and plain end of a group that was delivering music extasy. Its like waiking up one day to find out that your favorite dish was transformed into something you would have never liked in the first place. For the first time in my life I REGRET that i did not downloaded this album I have just bought the END and I think that it does not stand for "Energy Never Dies" ,but instead just the simple and plain end of a group that was delivering music extasy. Its like waiking up one day to find out that your favorite dish was transformed into something you would have never liked in the first place. For the first time in my life I REGRET that i did not downloaded this album (illegally) so I can erase it as easily as I got it. The END ended in my trash can, I should have donated the money.… Expand
  21. MichaelH.
    Aug 20, 2009
    9
    Though lyrically terrible, the music makes you move and want to dance. Definitely the best album from the band, even though it doesn't showcase the best of Fergie.
  22. JayC
    Sep 8, 2009
    9
    Awesome album. Have no idea what the critcs who gave it low scores thought. Its a fun album.
  23. TilkinD
    Jun 13, 2009
    10
    I find this album is very good overall. Will.i.am has done a very good job. After long years of waiting, The Black Eyed Peas return for our greatest pleasure.
  24. ClifC
    Jun 14, 2009
    6
    Better than "Monkey Business", but not as good as "Elephunk". They tried hard creating club bangers, but they failed (only "Boom Boom pow" is great as a club track). When the band is more 'underground' (like the bonus track "Mare"), they are better.
  25. KodyH
    Jun 9, 2009
    8
    I give it an 8... the first half is awesome but the second half of the cd sorta fell apart for me.. it just slowed down wayyy to much.
  26. GabeL
    Jul 24, 2009
    10
    I think it's one of the best albums from 2009 and may it's their best album. It's pleasing to the ear. Some of them are really party songs and there are some slowlier songs too. It convinced me! I got this album and I recommend it to everyone!
  27. stephaniek.
    Jul 31, 2009
    9
    I like their new sound. Normally I'm not a big black eyed peas fan.. but i really like this one
  28. M.vZ.
    Aug 21, 2009
    10
    Best album I've heard in years! Just give it a try and be open for new influences. This is wicked!! Can't get enough of it.. They deserve what they are doin on the charts right now, breaking a 50 year old record!! More than 20 weeks number one with BBP and IGAF!! Love the album.
  29. MikeP
    Aug 26, 2009
    9
    Don't listen to Micheal H. about the lyrics, while some songs do have bad lyrics others have great ones like One Tribe, Boom Boom Pow, I Gotta Felling, and a few more of their songs.
  30. DanM
    Jun 11, 2009
    8
    A pretty good album, I like how they're experimenting with a more futuristic sound, with Boom Boom Pow serving as a great intro song, the album continues with it's futuristic sound for the most part of the album and ends with "Rockin To The Beat", a great album overall. Oh and do you know about the bonus disc from the deluxe version? IT has 4 more new songs and 6 remixes, 2 A pretty good album, I like how they're experimenting with a more futuristic sound, with Boom Boom Pow serving as a great intro song, the album continues with it's futuristic sound for the most part of the album and ends with "Rockin To The Beat", a great album overall. Oh and do you know about the bonus disc from the deluxe version? IT has 4 more new songs and 6 remixes, 2 remixes of elephunk songs, and 2 of monkey business, oh and they're not forgetting about their pre-breakthrough period! They also have a remix of "Joints and Jam" from Behind the Front, and a remix of "Weekend" from Bridging The Gap. Recommended for any BEP fan or dance fan.… Expand
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Metascore
60

Mixed or average reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 15
  3. Negative: 2 out of 15
  1. AllMusic
    50
    The E.N.D. (Energy Never Dies) is a mess of pop/dance/rap crossover.
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  2. Entertainment Weekly
    75
    Group mastermind will.i.am's attempt at social commentary on 'Now Generation' comes off more like an ''I just got DSL!'' laundry list. But when the group's glitchy future-funk beats sync up with Fergie's unabashedly feminine melodies, as on the sweetly insidious 'Meet Me Halfway,' they find pure Top 40 nirvana.
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  3. Los Angeles Times
    63
    Most of The E.N.D. doesn't ask too much from those fans. Its more substantive musical and thematic statements are interrupted by many others showing the Peas' deep, deep commitment to a good party.
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