Born Pink
by BlackPink
Metascore
70

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
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  1. The Telegraph (UK)
    Sep 20, 2022
    80
    Nothing you’re hearing here is particularly cutting-edge, but it’s delivered with such ebullience and pomposity that you almost forget that this isn’t the first time you’ve heard an 808 beat.
  2. AllMusic
    Sep 16, 2022
    80
    Aiming for an even wider international audience, the English-heavy Born Pink matures BlackPink with stronger production, more personal lyrics, and a bold conviction that cannot be contained.
  3. Rolling Stone
    Sep 16, 2022
    80
    They’re a truly great pop group—and Born Pink is the great pop album they were born to make.
  5. Clash Music
    Sep 16, 2022
    70
    ‘Born Pink’ gifts fans a mixture of commanding hip-hop tracks, satisfying pop tracks and affecting piano ballads.
  6. Pitchfork
    Sep 21, 2022
    65
    Tiptoeing around already familiar ideas, the album’s first half never finds new footing.

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User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1326 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 999 out of 1326
  2. Mixed: 32 out of 1326
  3. Negative: 295 out of 1326
  1. Themusicsd
    Sep 16, 2022
    0
    for a group that talks about revolution, they are always in the same style of music. do not innovate the concept. for 2 years on hiatus,for a group that talks about revolution, they are always in the same style of music. do not innovate the concept. for 2 years on hiatus, releasing a "Full album" of 8 songs is ridiculous.… Full Review »
  2. bbbabyyodajk
    Oct 2, 2022
    0
    Disappointing and entirely predictable. For a group that's over 6 years old and rarely releases music, I expected high quality and perhapsDisappointing and entirely predictable. For a group that's over 6 years old and rarely releases music, I expected high quality and perhaps some evolution, but was let down. The album didn't progress from their debut releases. I actually think their earlier songs showed potential, but they still haven't reached that potential with Born Pink. The beats and the themes are recycled from their earlier songs and other groups.… Full Review »
  3. ilovecheetos
    Sep 17, 2022
    0
    Honestly…. I have no words. I can’t believe we got this after 2 years and probably won’t get anything else until after the tour. Not toHonestly…. I have no words. I can’t believe we got this after 2 years and probably won’t get anything else until after the tour. Not to mention the contract renewal before it ends in 2023. The title track felt like a goodbye song. A bit tired of the repetitive lyrics about being pretty, skinny, rich, and everyone wants to be them. I thought this was going to be the start of a new chapter in their music but I guess that’s what happens when you have a 40 something year old write all your songs and a terrible label. At this point they know the music is not what people are staying for, it’s their image. Just disband and become full time instagram influencers already because I am done.… Full Review »
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