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

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  1. Georlogy
    Mar 28, 2023
    10
    One of there best albums! Songs like Alive, Missing you and meet me halfway stand out to me, fergie on this album really pulls it all together! :)
  2. brubruzinha
    Nov 25, 2021
    10
    I love this record!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  3. EstellaKimberly
    Nov 25, 2021
    10
    The Black Eyed Peas goes for a more eletronic song and the result is another amazing album!
  4. RoxanneKimberly
    Nov 24, 2021
    10
    I love this album too, they go more eletronic here and the result is amazing
  5. clem666
    Jul 30, 2020
    7
    'The E.N.D.' album benefits from an amazing production. At the first listening we could think will.i.am has done an immeasurable work here, but I would rather point out apl.de.ap's part. I mean all of the tracks of the first half of 'the E.N.D.' are perfect the way it sounds. Black Eyed Peas tried to explore more and more genres like rock and electronic. And it works out well for them !'The E.N.D.' album benefits from an amazing production. At the first listening we could think will.i.am has done an immeasurable work here, but I would rather point out apl.de.ap's part. I mean all of the tracks of the first half of 'the E.N.D.' are perfect the way it sounds. Black Eyed Peas tried to explore more and more genres like rock and electronic. And it works out well for them ! Fergie's voice is smartly used and brings more depth or energy to this album. Her voice is clealry complementary to will.i.am's dragging voice. She can be powerful (as in 'Now Generation' or in 'Missing You'), she can also rap (as in 'Electric City') or even be really melodious (as in 'Meet Me Halfway' or in 'Alive').
    This Black Eyed Peas' album oozes their influences. We can, for example, ear an interpolation of 'What?' from A Tribe Called Quest in 'Rockin To the Beat'. I still think 'The E.N.D' misses one or more featurings with talented artists, as they chose to do so in 'Monkey Business'. No need to speak about lyrics because we all unfortunately know they are at 'Black Eyed Peas' level... Some songs just remain in mainstream pop register.
    Its accessibility, production, frenzied tempos and the voices of will.i.am and Fergie make 'The E.N.D.' an album that has not aged and will remain in the archives of pop culture.    … Expand
  6. DCMusicFan
    Oct 3, 2018
    8
    If the French (the people who gave the world Daft Punk and Air) substantially approve of this, then how could you not get your groove on with this music?
  7. owenrw89
    Dec 14, 2016
    2
    Clunky and overproduced. Fergie sounds out of tune on most tracks (the abysmal 'Meet Me Half Way'), and yet autotune is overused on most tracks?
    'Boom Boom Pow' and 'Rock That Body' are two storming tracks and just about save the album from being a total disaster.
  8. ihavevocaloid
    Apr 29, 2015
    5
    The E.N.D. was the comeback record for The Black Eyed Peas - the electronic record (well... "The Electronic [Music] Never Dies). They put out a somewhat decent album after their oh-so-long hiatus - but there are many things that definitely need improvement on this album. First, let's start out with the pros: will.i.am is a great producer and he's actually good experimenting withThe E.N.D. was the comeback record for The Black Eyed Peas - the electronic record (well... "The Electronic [Music] Never Dies). They put out a somewhat decent album after their oh-so-long hiatus - but there are many things that definitely need improvement on this album. First, let's start out with the pros: will.i.am is a great producer and he's actually good experimenting with electronic, too - if he could try to be a bit less repetitive with his production I probably would have given this a 6. They also make a somewhat failed but successful at the same time attempt to be original - they obviously wanted to catch on to what was trending on the charts, but with (very) few new twists. The only thing I can see sticking out about this album's originality include the whole "energy" concept. And also, their lyricism needs some HUGE improvement. Overall, this is honestly a mixed effort - they should have tried harder (not that they've ever been great). Grade: C. Highlight: "Imma Be". Worst song: "Party All the Time"… Expand
  9. Jamison12
    Jun 6, 2013
    9
    Will.i.am makes the jump from traditional hip hop to electronic sound; and he excels. The E.N.D is their best yeat. The rhymes aren't dull and the beats are fresh. Although many faithful are upset on the jump, this still finishes with a good feeling left in you.
  10. sil3nt_nick
    Mar 24, 2013
    6
    The lyrics were pretty dumb, but some of the beats from songs such as "Rock That Body" and "Boom Boom Pow" were very good. The band's talent is minimal, where they use vocal processing to cover up their otherwise mediocre voices.
  11. TheWalrus2000
    Mar 7, 2013
    6
    With out of this world beats the Black Eyed Peas show us how smooth and stylish they can be. They also show us that if we love the world we need money and sex, which prevents them from being any good at all.
  12. star_gazing
    Nov 19, 2012
    0
    Nothing inspiring, nothing is new. Nothing from the lyrics they spew. The BEP has ruined yesterday, but here I'm afraid that they will stay. With insidious loops and horrible catches, soon the world they had in their snatches. But with the whole mix of this terrible thing, I'm afraid that it's production that gives them the sling. With repeating chords and even worse verses, one cannotNothing inspiring, nothing is new. Nothing from the lyrics they spew. The BEP has ruined yesterday, but here I'm afraid that they will stay. With insidious loops and horrible catches, soon the world they had in their snatches. But with the whole mix of this terrible thing, I'm afraid that it's production that gives them the sling. With repeating chords and even worse verses, one cannot wonder why they bring such curses. Don't be a fool, for this is THE E.N.D. You won't want to see this album ever again.… Expand
  13. GagaForGhibli
    Jun 4, 2012
    8
    A Very Good Hit Maker Album
    I Gave This A 8 Because Fergie Does Not Need Auto Tune And Some Songs Just Kill Her Voice!
  14. 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
  15. Cazweigun
    Dec 3, 2011
    5
    I got very bored listening to the album. The first half of the album is okay but by the time you reach the end, most of the songs sound the same.
  16. jos95
    Aug 27, 2011
    8
    The use of auto-tune gets a bit too much - and the lyrics are often uninspired, but the Peas have exceeded in making a solid electro album which is smarter and kinder than electro normally is. Boom Boom Pow works really well as a concept song to establish their electro sound and the rest of the singles except Imma Be (the repetition gets annoying) are also solid electro anthems in theirThe use of auto-tune gets a bit too much - and the lyrics are often uninspired, but the Peas have exceeded in making a solid electro album which is smarter and kinder than electro normally is. Boom Boom Pow works really well as a concept song to establish their electro sound and the rest of the singles except Imma Be (the repetition gets annoying) are also solid electro anthems in their own respects. There are a couple of letdowns, but this album mostly works and it is slightly underrated.… Expand
  17. musicisallineed
    Aug 5, 2011
    3
    An album that prooves "moving with the times" can be taken to the extreme, not by changing your sound or genre but by suddenly loosing all manor of talent. Bad rapping, bad lyrics and bad auto tuning do not make for a good purchase. Save your money and just buy 'Rock Your Body' and 'Boom Boom Pow', the best of a simply awful collection.
  18. 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
  19. iamanicon
    May 27, 2011
    7
    Stomping, Loud and Abrasive. Sure fire winner.
  20. 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.
  21. kms00
    Mar 12, 2011
    9
    The E.N.D. is a very good album indeed. It is produced decently. My only concern is Fergie's rapping. She has a decent voice, I would've just kept her to singing her pretty little voice off. The Peas have become more commercial, but they aren't totally selling out their style their energy. They make great MUSIC, regardless if it is hip-hop, pop, or electro. They are experts at making musicThe E.N.D. is a very good album indeed. It is produced decently. My only concern is Fergie's rapping. She has a decent voice, I would've just kept her to singing her pretty little voice off. The Peas have become more commercial, but they aren't totally selling out their style their energy. They make great MUSIC, regardless if it is hip-hop, pop, or electro. They are experts at making music and making awesome music.… Expand
  22. owenrw2889
    Mar 4, 2011
    3
    POSITIVE - Not many to choose from. If anything i don't have any positive overall comments, just 2 songs that i believe save the album from a 0. 'Rock That Body' and 'Boom Boom Pow', not fantastic songs, but better than the rest.
    NEGATIVE - The lyrics - lets begin with those. Without selecting certain tracks (I Gotta Feeling *cough* *cough*) i feel they thought ''lets just write lyrics    POSITIVE - Not many to choose from. If anything i don't have any positive overall comments, just 2 songs that i believe save the album from a 0. 'Rock That Body' and 'Boom Boom Pow', not fantastic songs, but better than the rest.
    NEGATIVE - The lyrics - lets begin with those. Without selecting certain tracks (I Gotta Feeling *cough* *cough*) i feel they thought ''lets just write lyrics that even the slowest of people will remember'', i mean honestly it's like rap for children, to me they have lost all respect within the hip hop genre and have converted totally to pop, and not in a good way. Another problem i have with this album is the vocals, i know people complain about auto-tuning, but sometimes it's an essential. Fergie has a good voice, there is no question about that, so why did they decide not to use it ? And lastly - who let them get their hands on whatever god awful equipment they decided to use to mix ? It's like they went insane, like a day out to try out new sounds.
    OVERALL - An overstep. Trying to hard. All went wrong. The Energy Never Dies ? Yes it does, or did...a long time ago.    … Expand
  23. djslackerjr
    Jan 9, 2011
    10
    I'm not sure what all of the negativity is around this album. When I can put a CD in an listen to it and it makes me feel better about my day then it's a win. I love the 2 disc version of the album, guess it will be my own guilty pleasure.
  24. 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.
  25. fedelmason
    Nov 25, 2010
    9
    Definitely when you listen to all the tracks, you realize that the ENERGY NEVER DIES. All the tracks are awesome, but i'm surprised because Imma Be could reach the top of the U.S. Billboard 200 and Rock That Body couldn't.
  26. dijavantewow
    Oct 17, 2010
    6
    Not their best album, and I guess I should stop hoping they will return to their roots, but this isn't a bad album. They clearly decided to go with a dance feel for this one, and they succeed in doing so. When I listen to this one, I find myself singing and dancing, and feeling like I should be going out to the club immediately. P.S., get rid of Fergie, and go back to being the HIP HOPNot their best album, and I guess I should stop hoping they will return to their roots, but this isn't a bad album. They clearly decided to go with a dance feel for this one, and they succeed in doing so. When I listen to this one, I find myself singing and dancing, and feeling like I should be going out to the club immediately. P.S., get rid of Fergie, and go back to being the HIP HOP Black Eyed Peas for at least one more album.… Expand
  27. 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.… Collapse
  28. halison
    Sep 12, 2010
    10
    one of my favorites! personally i like Alive the best. just give it a listen and you'll love it!!! its a mix of different genres of music so everyone can love it!
  29. 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
  30. 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.
  31. JayC
    Sep 8, 2009
    9
    Awesome album. Have no idea what the critcs who gave it low scores thought. Its a fun album.
  32. 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.
  33. 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.
  34. ShawnP
    Aug 24, 2009
    9
    I loved it, out of all the songs (15) I liked 9 which for me is a lot seeing as how I usually only like about 3-5. Whats wrong with the people giving it anything less than a 7.
  35. 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.
  36. 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.
  37. MichaelK.
    Aug 7, 2009
    2
    This album can hardly be described as music.
  38. 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
  39. Alan
    Jul 24, 2009
    0
    I hate this band so much. I hate them. That said, the two singles are catchy as hell.
  40. 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!
  41. 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
  42. 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?
  43. 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
  44. 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.
  45. JordanK
    Jun 24, 2009
    6
    This is an album that starts off sublimely, with Boom Boom Pow and Rock That Body being pure dance nirvana. The next several songs are all pretty great too, but, around track 7 or 8, the music slowly slides downhill. Granted the lowest it gets is still not bad, but there are a number of reasons for the downward slide anyway. For the most part, the lyrics are pretty dumb throughout; I can This is an album that starts off sublimely, with Boom Boom Pow and Rock That Body being pure dance nirvana. The next several songs are all pretty great too, but, around track 7 or 8, the music slowly slides downhill. Granted the lowest it gets is still not bad, but there are a number of reasons for the downward slide anyway. For the most part, the lyrics are pretty dumb throughout; I can only stomach goofy lyrics about dancing, drinking, and just generally partying for so long. I can also only stomach Fergie… Expand
  46. awever
    Jun 22, 2009
    1
    Poor effort. Stay solo!!
  47. 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.
  48. 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.
  49. 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.
  50. 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.
  51. yasinm
    Jun 11, 2009
    3
    I have been a black eyed peas fan since everything that came after que dices, and i can say that this is the worst album ever. I was anticipating this album for a while and it really dissapointed me, a lot of the funk and rap is just gone and there has been waaay too much computer voice stuff added to it. I couldn't listen to anysong except boom boom pow for more than 10 seconds.
  52. 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
  53. 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?
  54. 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.
  55. Tones
    Jun 9, 2009
    10
    At first it was not in to it but after a few damn!!! This album is wicked.

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#20 Most Discussed Album of 2009
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#37 Most Shared Album of 2009

Critic Reviews

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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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