BETTER

Critic Score
Based on 1 review
User Score
Based on 208 ratings
2020 Ratings: #118
December 1, 2020 / Release Date
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75
Beats Per Minute

This album sends the message that we, as listeners of pop music, should always make sure we stay in touch with the icons of our time – at the risk of missing out on something amazing like this album.

Maqtheus
70

Em BETTER, a veterana do k-pop BoA foge de toda a previsibilidade esperada para uma artista do seu nível e acaba entregando um álbum completo em todos os níveis. Passando de faixas R&B centradas na sutileza dos vocais, ao pop sequenciado por uma produção assertiva. Em todo esse ambiente, a artista ainda encontra espaço para explorar um jazz ambiente cheio de personalidade, revelando um contraste que combina da primeira à última faixa.

wainotwhy
63

Twenty years since her debut, Kwon Boah demonstrates on every fundamental level that she still has the talent to stay just as relevant as when she first step foot on the continental stage.

Unfortunately, BoA’s decision to go a weird indie sound route in the second half after the strong jazz-infused dance direction of the first half is questionable at best. It often left me frustrated, wondering why she refused to build on a unique sound in favour of a stale and generic set of songs.

LuOta1
80

1. Better (Title Track): 8,3/10
"Better" is a blend of R&B and funky pop, with an emphasis on heavy bass that gives so much excitement and desire to dance to this song. Certainly, one of the best title track choice.

2. Temptations: 7,1/10
"Temptations" is a song produced by Moonshine, which is an R&B with a melody mainly composed by pizzicato strings, some synthesizers and heavy bass. Although it's made in the most weird way possible, it's still enjoyable.

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vousvogue_
100

a maior mesmo

anew_tea
78

Me gusta este album, esperemos a ver si crece en mi. Porque realmente me estoy esforzando para que me guste.

Best: Better / Honey & Diamonds

nathzzzzzn
83

isso aqui é lindo, album fechadinho e com musicas vem diversas uma da outra mostrando mt qualidade e versatilidade, e o vocal sempre on point

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Track List

1Better
3:19
93
2Temptations
3:15
85
3Cloud
3:46
81
4All That Jazz
3:58
86
5L.O.V.E
3:16
87
6Cut Me Off
3:05
84
7Got Me Good
3:04
86
8Honey & Diamonds
3:54
84
9Start Over
3:08
81
10Gravity
3:31
80
11Little Bird
3:27
77
Total Length: 37 minutes
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