Love Yourself: Tear
by BTS
  • Record Label: Bighit
  • Release Date: May 18, 2018
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8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 1209 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 165 out of 1209
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  1. LeraGrad
    May 25, 2018
    10
    Все песни несут в себе действительно важный посыл, звучание также прекрасно, нет ни 1 песни которую хотелось бы переключить, великолепный альбом.
  2. carolann
    May 25, 2018
    10
    This album is unique and universal. each song sounds new. and working together with Aoke is simply a discovery. texts as always at a high level. very deep and will find a response in everyone's heart. BTS songs help me cope with difficult times in life, for which I thank them.
    I recommend this album for listening and translating texts for reading. it's a new world, guys. completely different.
  3. chewygr
    May 29, 2018
    10
    The album's lyrics and thematic messages about the "darker side" of love will resonate and inspire. As explained by BTS' leader, RM, the songs' callouts to "love" are not limited to love for another, but also love for oneself. The introspective messages speak to insecurity, hiding one's true self from others for fear of rejection, self-loathing / self-acceptance / self-compassion, livingThe album's lyrics and thematic messages about the "darker side" of love will resonate and inspire. As explained by BTS' leader, RM, the songs' callouts to "love" are not limited to love for another, but also love for oneself. The introspective messages speak to insecurity, hiding one's true self from others for fear of rejection, self-loathing / self-acceptance / self-compassion, living a purposeful life, and helping others to your own detriment. Even if devoid of melody, the lyrics easily could pass for a book of poetry or even a motivational self-help guide.

    Whereas the K-pop genre is often criticized as "manufactured" and "formulaic," BTS radiates authenticity in that their songs are emotive. Starting with their first album, members of BTS (in particular RM, Suga, and J-Hope) have contributed to the lyrics, composition, and producing of their songs. With each new album, their level of input increases, and BTS' self-professed goal is to introduce an album wholly written, composed, and produced by themselves. In Love Yourself: Tear, RM is credited on all 11 songs, Suga on 8, J-Hope on 7, and Jungkook on 1. Their input, particularly with respect to lyrics, redounds to this sense of authenticity.

    Certain artists have a recognizable signature "sound" in all or most of their songs (e.g., Coldplay, Chainsmokers, Mumford & Sons). Notably, BTS does not fall within that category. Their versatility and willingness to experiment is again on display in Love Yourself: Tear. The songs on this album offer a spectrum of genres - R&B, ballad, pop, EDM, Latin pop, trap, hip-hop and rap. Yet, despite the variable musical choices, both the vocal line (Jin, Jimin, V, Jungkook) and the rap line (RM, Suga, J-Hope) shine in their respective ways.    … Expand
  4. ritamish
    May 25, 2018
    10
    The best album of the year! BTS did an excellent work! I can't stop listening to this. I'm so in love!
  5. Seokjinseokjin8
    May 25, 2018
    10
    With LY: Tear, BTS has spread their wings musically. This albums shows how diverse and versatile BTS are musically. This album is a historical groundbreaking album as LY: Her was. Each songs melds beautifully onto the other. There are 11 tracks on this album and all 11 are masterfully sung. Everyone may like it, given if you come to it with an open mind and wander off into unknownWith LY: Tear, BTS has spread their wings musically. This albums shows how diverse and versatile BTS are musically. This album is a historical groundbreaking album as LY: Her was. Each songs melds beautifully onto the other. There are 11 tracks on this album and all 11 are masterfully sung. Everyone may like it, given if you come to it with an open mind and wander off into unknown territory with your senses will be pleased immensely. BTS has done it again. They've again delivered a masterpiece.… Expand
  6. A-ING
    May 25, 2018
    10
    Probably the best full album they ever made, has a lot of artistic references and a great concept
  7. Rikarita
    May 25, 2018
    10
    Мне понравился альбом! Лирика действительно настолько проникновенная,что может довести до слез...их песни подойдут для любого случая,есть и заводные,поднимающие настроение,и спокойные расслабляющие,и заставляющие подумать над своей жизнью, поплакать... БТС потрясающие музыканты и мастера своего дела! Они поют о том,с чем каждый сталкивается на протяжении всей своей жизни,поэтому совершенноМне понравился альбом! Лирика действительно настолько проникновенная,что может довести до слез...их песни подойдут для любого случая,есть и заводные,поднимающие настроение,и спокойные расслабляющие,и заставляющие подумать над своей жизнью, поплакать... БТС потрясающие музыканты и мастера своего дела! Они поют о том,с чем каждый сталкивается на протяжении всей своей жизни,поэтому совершенно не важно какого человек возраста,чем он занимается и на каком языке говорит, каждый найдет что-то для себя в их альбоме. Их песни вселяют надежду и веру в себя! Прекрасные примеры для подражания! Спасибо БТС за еще один чудесный альбом!… Expand
  8. McTaeTae
    May 25, 2018
    10
    Album of the year and nothing but my opinion matters. BTS showing why they are kings of the nation, tuanks
  9. ilaha
    May 25, 2018
    10
    Thank you for your Music. while Listening to this album and reading lyrics at the same time I was so shocked that how much a song can relate to your life and at the same time comfort you. Different variations of genre are also so good, RnB, Neo-soul, Emo, Hip-hop, EDM, a lil bit Rock... Gosh... It's perfect
  10. fullofrdeams
    May 25, 2018
    10
    haha, like it
    most of negative reviews are totally undefended
    you look so desperate and miserable
    such a great album. every single song has it own sounding, especially Airplane pt.2. this one is really unique. love that sound.
  11. aimeeudeus
    May 25, 2018
    10
    Overall, it's a very cohesive album.
    In the era of singles, having this achievement must be something very well-thought so that people won't easily lose interest. It's amazing how many double entendres there are in this piece: you can interpret the "tear" as either noun, a cry from the boys or/and simultaneously a breakup, the verb tear. Whether that is a breakup in a relationship or just    Overall, it's a very cohesive album.
    In the era of singles, having this achievement must be something very well-thought so that people won't easily lose interest. It's amazing how many double entendres there are in this piece: you can interpret the "tear" as either noun, a cry from the boys or/and simultaneously a breakup, the verb tear. Whether that is a breakup in a relationship or just a breaking old personal patterns, it still represents a darker BTS, like in WINGS.
    I love how they never sugarcoat their verses and tell whatever seems the most honest thing to say in the reality we're living, which is what sets them apart from other kpop groups. Definitely worth a shot.    … Expand
  12. Diantha
    May 24, 2018
    10
    Meaningful lyrics, outstanding production, and a refreshing variety of genres. By far, Tear is BTS's greatest album to-date, and arguably one of the best albums to be released in the year of 2018.
  13. subtanik
    May 25, 2018
    10
    Новый полноформатный альбом 'Love Yourself: TEAR' группы BTS получился гармоничным, интересным и освежающим. Если их другой полноформатник 'WINGS' можно сравнить с романом, где повествование последовательно, песни, как главы, раскрывают основной посыл альбома, то 'LY: TEAR' - сборник рассказов, разных, но очень интересных и захватывающих. Или как корзина с фруктами - каждый трек имеет свойНовый полноформатный альбом 'Love Yourself: TEAR' группы BTS получился гармоничным, интересным и освежающим. Если их другой полноформатник 'WINGS' можно сравнить с романом, где повествование последовательно, песни, как главы, раскрывают основной посыл альбома, то 'LY: TEAR' - сборник рассказов, разных, но очень интересных и захватывающих. Или как корзина с фруктами - каждый трек имеет свой запах, цвет, вкус, послевкусие. Под этот альбом и грустишь, и танцуешь, и задумываешься о своей жизни. На данный момент - мой самый любимый альбом у BTS, который подарил новые разнообразные эмоции. Отмечу, что прекрасному вокалу Ким Тэхёна (a.k.a. V) уделили больше внимания, в его исполнении 'Singularity' - произведение искусства, как и видео к этой песне. Приятной неожиданностью стала баллада от DJ Steve Aoki, мастерски исполненная вокал-лайном. А реп-лайн оторвались по-полной в Outro: TEAR. Рекомендую прослушать весь альбом и насладиться эмоциями, которые он дарит.… Expand
  14. jeonbuttrfly
    May 25, 2018
    10
    love yourself tear is extremely honest and delicate. the songs sound nice and exciting. effort that they put into this masterpiece is crisp in every composition and production of the album.
  15. LinaMoonsoon
    May 25, 2018
    10
    Если вы все еще не знакомы с этим альбомом,то самое время узнать все его прекрасные стороны.Во-первых,альбом содержит все песни разного типа.Вы можете обнаружить у душевную балладу 4 замечательных вокалистов группы,также сможете прочувствовать мощный реп,окунуться с головой в треки,несущие глубокий смысл,но не имеющие тяжелой мелодии.Весь альбом построен на нежный,спокойных,но и мощныхЕсли вы все еще не знакомы с этим альбомом,то самое время узнать все его прекрасные стороны.Во-первых,альбом содержит все песни разного типа.Вы можете обнаружить у душевную балладу 4 замечательных вокалистов группы,также сможете прочувствовать мощный реп,окунуться с головой в треки,несущие глубокий смысл,но не имеющие тяжелой мелодии.Весь альбом построен на нежный,спокойных,но и мощных мелодиях и звуках.Если вы любитель лирики,то этот альбом специально для вас.BTS впечатлят вас...Также на своей родине-Кореи, альбом побывал на вершинах всех музыкальных чартов.Уже более 1000000 миллиона копий распродано только в Кореи.Прежде чем писать свои гневные и несущие никакого смысла комментарии,хочу попросить вас послушать этот альбом.Я уверенна,что каждый найдет песню для себя.BTS не боятся экспериментировать со стилями в своих альбомов,так что и Love Yourself:Tear не обошел этого принципа стороной.Так же альбом,как и предыдущие работы группы,несет в себе определенную концепцию,что является прекрасной возможностью прочувствовать все то,что они вложили в этот альбом.Подводя итоги,хочется сказать,что альбом получился прекрасным.Прекрасный камбэк,прекрасный релиз.… Expand
  16. BTS_Mom
    May 25, 2018
    10
    BTS 'Love Yourself: TEAR' - the best album of 2018!

    Как жаль, что расизм и узколобость мышления не позволяют некоторым людям оценивать МУЗЫКУ, ЛИРИКУ, ПОСЫЛ. Мир открыт для нового, но совковое мировосприятие сильнее.
  17. LiliyaFrein
    May 25, 2018
    10
    Love Yourself: TEAR'- один из самых запоминающихся альбомов BTS, эта группа растет с каждым камбэком, что может не радовать.
  18. KimKimKim
    May 25, 2018
    10
    Love Yourself Tear is a great album, the mix of genres show in are great, and BTS managed to create a great cohesion between them all.

    Забавно, что положительные рецензии развёрнутые, люди явно прослушали альбом и им есть что сказать о каждой песне. Ну, с отрицательными всё понятно )))    Love Yourself Tear is a great album, the mix of genres show in are great, and BTS managed to create a great cohesion between them all.

    Забавно, что положительные рецензии развёрнутые, люди явно прослушали альбом и им есть что сказать о каждой песне. Ну, с отрицательными всё понятно )))
  19. Bangtan
    May 25, 2018
    10
    BTS of the best universe. Album of the year Kingtan. Love Yourself Tear very very amazing Albom and beautiful song
  20. NathanCabello
    May 24, 2018
    10
    One of their most cohesive albums, Tear brings a message of reality between love just as we can find self-love after discovering it. With well-written lyrics and vocal and rap well-shown, the album showed a significant evolution of the group over time. No doubt, one of the best albums of the year so far.
  21. Amanda99
    Oct 4, 2018
    10
    my review of Love Youself Tear: This album is experimental, creative, unique and absolutely gorgeous. the lyrics, the melodies and the quality of this album puts it up in bts’s top albums ever. Im so increases proud of BTS:)
  22. UGotNoJams
    May 25, 2018
    10
    Обращаюсь к тем, кто ещё не слушал этот альбом - отбросьте все предрассудки. Музыка - универсальный язык. Принимайте её своим сердцем.
  23. sopexj
    May 25, 2018
    10
    I though that I couldn't be more surprised by BTS, they always try to innovate their repertoire with each album, but this one in particular, is similar to some of their previous works at the same time that it approaches new themes and sounds. They have stoned and refined their concept and image throughout this new era, the art of videography does not sin at any moment, like Love Youserlf:I though that I couldn't be more surprised by BTS, they always try to innovate their repertoire with each album, but this one in particular, is similar to some of their previous works at the same time that it approaches new themes and sounds. They have stoned and refined their concept and image throughout this new era, the art of videography does not sin at any moment, like Love Youserlf: Tear's lyricism, an album full of good messages, with doubled and triple understandings. The focus of rap on the album satifez enough, it has been a few ages that they have somewhat overshadowed hip hop that was always the basis for their music. But that does not mean the vocals are behind, quite the contrary, they shone in The Truth Untold, one of the album's strengths. With elements of rock-grounge, trap beats and hip hop emo, I would say that Fake Love is their best single, behind only the exciting Spring Day. Tear is loaded with different genres but somehow complement each other and dont do weak the album. The r&b featured in Love Maze, Paradise and 134340 - a bit of Jazzy too, which is new to them - is what I would say was missing from the group's latest work. Lastly, this is their best album yet, and I believe that soon we will see many positive notes from these brilliant artists.… Expand
  24. Maribon96
    Aug 28, 2018
    10
    This album it's an amazing body of work. it's different from any thing i've heard in my 22 years of life. i appreciate it so much really. the message and the production, on point. there are many generes, they've explored. i love this.
  25. thefame
    May 24, 2018
    10
    The album as a whole is so good, there are no bad songs. Meaningful lyrics, vocals and raps on point. Their best full album so far, deserves the success it's doing.
  26. FlippingCritic
    May 25, 2018
    10
    Not only does their album share meaningful lyrics, it has rhythm. To express sincere concepts in a rhythmical way is difficult to produce. In a time where our world needs a sense of peace, the music certainly aims to fulfill fans with joy. They deserve the oncoming recognition from all international platforms.
  27. yakussoku
    May 24, 2018
    10
    this is probably their best album since the hyyh series. honestly i'm very surprised with the production, not to mention that it's one of their most cohesive albums as well.
  28. ErickAsked
    May 24, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Um álbum maravilhoso, inteligente e bem arquitetado, cada álbum que passa eles só melhoram… Expand
  29. Shuyan1913
    May 24, 2018
    10
    This is such a good album, the message is deep and so meaningful, really enjoy the album. In this album there so many genre, so is not boring, the BEST album by far....
  30. Jimon23
    May 24, 2018
    10
    Love Yourself Tear is a great album, the mix of genres show in are great, and BTS managed to create a great cohesion between them all.
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  1. Positive: 5 out of 6
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  1. The 405
    May 29, 2018
    70
    Love Yourself: Tear shows off each individual member’s qualities fairly and acts as a well-structured introduction to a wider global audience that is all too eager to pick out negatives.
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  2. Pitchfork
    May 24, 2018
    71
    Tear aims for cohesion and produces fun, prismatic songs in the process.
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  3. Rolling Stone
    May 24, 2018
    70
    Throughout it all, the members of BTS affect melodic sincerity, singing with intensity and melisma, rapping in tones that show their effort and strain, as if caring never went out of style.
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