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. iamanicon
    May 27, 2011
    7
    Stomping, Loud and Abrasive. Sure fire winner.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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?
  7. Tones
    Jun 9, 2009
    10
    At first it was not in to it but after a few damn!!! This album is wicked.
  8. 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.
  9. JayC
    Sep 8, 2009
    9
    Awesome album. Have no idea what the critcs who gave it low scores thought. Its a fun album.
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. 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!
  13. 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
  14. 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.
  15. 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.
  16. 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
  17. 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.
  18. 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!
  19. 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.
  20. 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.
  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. 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
  23. 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!
  24. 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.
  25. 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?
  26. 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
  27. RoxanneKimberly
    Nov 24, 2021
    10
    I love this album too, they go more eletronic here and the result is amazing
  28. EstellaKimberly
    Nov 25, 2021
    10
    The Black Eyed Peas goes for a more eletronic song and the result is another amazing album!
  29. brubruzinha
    Nov 25, 2021
    10
    I love this record!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  30. 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! :)

Awards & Rankings

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

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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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