magnificent. people who think its bad are stupid. that's my expert opinion. thanks for coming to my ted talk. bye

This album could've been perfect if they'd just ended it after "Awake" and called it a day. All of the songs after Awake are good–lost, cypher 4, am i wrong, 21st century girls, 2!3! and interlude: wings–but a good album is about more than just a collection of good songs. A good album is cohesive; it tells a story. And the story told from the first track of Wings to Awake, which should've been the last track, is perfect. After that it just kind of falls apart.

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first listen: this sucks omg theyre trying so hard to be badass and they look like middle schoolers who just discovered kanye west

second listen: okay...Like is pretty good but BTS you're on thin f*cking ice

third listen, after reading the translated lyrics: BTS are anti-establishment hip hop legends and No More Dream is an absolute READ on how capitalist society pressures youth into getting jobs that promote business and brainwashes you to believe you're a failure for not succeeding on a ... read more

A fantastic composition, from both a lyrical and musical standpoint.
My absolute FAVORITE thing about this album is absolutely the use of the gospel choir used throughout the album. Using such a traditionally american style of music in a Korean album was definitely a creative risk, and it really, /really/ paid off. The choir's presence on ON, Inner Child, Friends, and Outro: Ego creates a really unique sense of cohesion amongst an album spanning multiple genres/styles. It creates a common ... read more