The Album
by BlackPink
User Score
8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 2491 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1,998 out of 2491
  2. Mixed: 78 out of 2491
  3. Negative: 415 out of 2491
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  1. whatsoever23
    Oct 3, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Feels like the album was made in a rush. Was expecting so much more for their first full album, turned out it only has 8 songs with 2 of them being pre-released singles. The songs are pretty generic, the only song i think is good is Pretty Savage. I looked up the lyrics and DEFINITELY not sth I expect, given that I rmb their fans said Blackpink has sth to do with woman empowerment...… Expand
  2. L10NoOx
    Oct 3, 2020
    10
    THE ALBUM is full of surprises! Just give it a try and I am sure you will like it!
  3. biaabrantes
    Oct 3, 2020
    5
    Honestly this is really mediocre, nothing stands out and the album lacks cohesiveness. Expected more after four years of waiting
  4. Siret
    Oct 3, 2020
    10
    Podrán ser 8 canciones pero la verdad es que son de gran calidad, te encantará!
  5. onionchair
    Oct 3, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I loved all the songs! Love to Hate me has a very strong message, personal favourite of mine!… Expand
  6. Paolotapia
    Oct 3, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A punch of enoyable sounds that just let you wanting for more. I bet you wanna that it would be longer.… Expand
  7. Yattpat
    Oct 2, 2020
    0
    Song after song and nothing new. All their songs sound the same. Boring! Ice cream is atrocious. Lab created and no personality, I wonder if the girls even like these songs. Atleast they look beautiful
  8. kimchaenoban
    Oct 3, 2020
    10
    This album is amazing, every single track has it's own flavor, every track differs from each other and the whole album represents blackpink on it's own.
    The Album is literally a masterpiece and no wonder everyone's drooling over it. Blackpink really brought something new and fresh to the table.
  9. Jsnsbas
    Oct 2, 2020
    10
    Álbum of the year, com toda certeza. BlackPink revolucionou ao lançar o melhor álbum kpop de todos os tempos.
  10. Seely
    Oct 3, 2020
    10
    The album is very good. The concepts of the songs are varied and complete. You can have strength and feel the sincere love in its lyrics. During my analysis of the mum, I found wonderful things and meanings concealed in it. Rap ​​was perfect. The vocals line was calm and strong. Blackpink demonstrated their universality and fame this week.
  11. Yappie24
    Oct 3, 2020
    10
    'The Album' produced by the global girl group, Blackpink has brought so much complexity and meaningful impact on today's music listeners. A lot of their songs from their new album was about conveying the progression love, breakups, relationships, self empowerment and so on. All and all, 'The Album' was a carefully crafted masterpiece overall and one should give it a listen if you're'The Album' produced by the global girl group, Blackpink has brought so much complexity and meaningful impact on today's music listeners. A lot of their songs from their new album was about conveying the progression love, breakups, relationships, self empowerment and so on. All and all, 'The Album' was a carefully crafted masterpiece overall and one should give it a listen if you're looking for modern 'girl crush' type of music.… Expand
  12. jisoogoddess
    Oct 3, 2020
    10
    "The Album" is in fact the album. All the songs are amazing with mind-blowing and swaggering productions. Few albums have liked me as much as this. It's addictive and life-changing for sure.
  13. mirurun
    Oct 3, 2020
    0
    es una completa basura, repetitiva , urge que se reinventen, esperando a que le hagan una critica buen a a cualquier album de TWICE
  14. Oscaarx
    Oct 3, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El álbum es realmente grandioso, lo hicieron genial esta semana 4 chicas, las amo… Expand
  15. hovupham
    Oct 3, 2020
    10
    Album is a music party of BLACKPINK color. they stimulate the hearing, making it easy to immerse ourselves in the melody the group leads throughout the album.
  16. Rosie1997
    Oct 3, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The whole album is full of bops. It's basically bop after bop, and it's hard to choose which one is the best. We can listen how much efford Blackpink members put into making this album as best as possible. This album gave me goosebumps during first listen. It's basically perfect album (but personally Ice Cream is kinda like worse sibilings in this album for me)… Expand
  17. Mikku123
    Oct 3, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Excelente disco, te hará bailar dónde estés, un trabajo al 100% Éxitos!!!… Expand
  18. robertaaniceto
    Oct 3, 2020
    10
    OBRA PRIMA!!!!
    I'm so happy with this album, it's the essence of BLACKPINK, TEDDY did very well too! happy that the girls were credited (until finally) they deserve too. vocals, the beats, all impeccable!!
  19. Inbisaat
    Oct 3, 2020
    10
    This album really brings out the strength of each and every member. They’re all flawless in their technique, and leave us wanting more and more. Perfection! The girls are super super super talented!!!
  20. enzolaurenio
    Oct 3, 2020
    10
    it's a banger after a banger. this is blackpink's era. they saved us from this cruel world. they deserve all the best things in life. blackpink world domination, here we go. the only thing that i hate in this album is that it ends.
  21. Nellyyyy
    Oct 3, 2020
    10
    The Album was amazing. One of the best albums I’ve ever heard!! It was totally worth the wait!
  22. Siaynur
    Oct 3, 2020
    10
    Excellent work with unexpected music genres. An potential candidate to be their best album so for.
  23. Lorench12
    Oct 3, 2020
    4
    Typical kpop album with few bops. Bet you wanna is my fave. Queen thingsssss
  24. kevin_aaa
    Oct 3, 2020
    10
    es de los mejores albumes femeninos en lo que va de este año no solo en la industris del kpop , diria del pop en general
  25. hellomusic
    Oct 3, 2020
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The album is good. Its amazing but for the 4 years of waiting an album i can’t really say its truly worth my wait. Maybe i expected too much. But each track brings their own coolness and fun. ‘Pretty savage’ did sound like something they would do. The intro and the first verse was lit. A fan of more rap sure will like it. And then ‘you never know’ reminded me of ‘hope not’. The vibe was chill and emotional. Im not a fan of ‘bet you wanna’ its the song that i’ll probably listen less. ‘Love to hate me’ brings something new to the table. Other than that the rest were pretty good. To be honest i don’t see myself repeating any other songs than lovesick girls and love to hate me. Before even saying anything about the album you should check it out first. The album is good and maybe you’ll like it.… Expand
  26. OneHitHunter
    Oct 3, 2020
    10
    This album is a refreshing reminder of the power of breaking stereotypes. The highs of this album (HYLT, Pretty Savage, Crazy Over You, Love To Hate Me) make up for the lows. (Ice Cream, Bet You Wanna) I really do hate that this album was so short, we were promised 10 songs and got 8 which may not feel like a lot but two songs can do a lot. This felt more like an extended EP and made meThis album is a refreshing reminder of the power of breaking stereotypes. The highs of this album (HYLT, Pretty Savage, Crazy Over You, Love To Hate Me) make up for the lows. (Ice Cream, Bet You Wanna) I really do hate that this album was so short, we were promised 10 songs and got 8 which may not feel like a lot but two songs can do a lot. This felt more like an extended EP and made me wish for more. However the visual aspect and packaging for this album exceeded expectations, the photoshoots are beautiful and the videos are obviously well done. There were some really bold moves made in some of the songs structure but in my opinion I think they are trend setters rather than followers and that risk will prove to be fruitful.… Expand
  27. Mariska
    Oct 3, 2020
    10
    This album have 8 songs, and every single song are perfect. Totally art of work by BLACKPINK and YG Ent. I love the uniqueness in all of it. 8 songs itself have different genre i think. So addictive, and it's a masterpiece. Very very worth to buy.
  28. fairyave
    Oct 3, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. so good djdjdjdjdjdjdjkdjdjdjdfidfjdjdjdjdxjdjdjcjjfjfjfjfjfjfjjfjfjffjfjfjfjfkfkkfkfkddkckdkdkd… Expand
  29. FrankMiller
    Oct 3, 2020
    1
    Tanta espera para esto? Definitivamente necesitan cambiar de director ejecutivo.
    Pueden hacer algo mucho más grande con ellas!
  30. Criticmar
    Oct 3, 2020
    10
    Un álbum hermoso lleno de ritmos excelentes. Amé. Bien hecho BLACKPINK. Reinas.
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71

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. Slant Magazine
    Oct 6, 2020
    60
    Crammed chockfull of crowd-pleasing EDM pyrotechnics and cheeky one-liners, The Album is undeniably a product of a well-oiled, state-of-the-art pop machine, but it feels stuck looking back to tried and true trends in both K-pop and Western pop music.
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  2. Consequence
    Oct 5, 2020
    67
    The Album showcases their signature style of blending genres and influences to create songs that are just as classically pop as they are identifiably BLACKPINK.
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  3. AllMusic
    Oct 5, 2020
    80
    Overflowing with confidence, Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa conquer each track on The Album with their vocal ability (both singing and rapping) and effortless charm, switching up styles to offer something for every type of fan.
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