[27] Vox called Be "a loudly retro mix of pop sounds ranging from frothy to funky, melancholic to mellow, filtered through a lens of determined positivity. The band became the second act following Ariana Grande to score three Hot 100 entries in 2020, and also became the first group to land two number-one debuts on the chart. Fans can pre-order the album here. Claire Shaffer Claire Shaffer Claire Shaffer's Most Recent Stories. Background and release. BTS are gearing up for the release of their upcoming album, BE, this November. 00:00. I think this album will give us an opportunity to grow further as artists who can represent the current times through music. This content could not be loaded "[15], Be is primarily a pop record,[16] encompassing hip hop, EDM,[17] and disco genres[18] with synth-pop, neo soul,[19] funk,[20] R&B,[21][22] 1970s,[23][24] 1980s,[25] 1990s,[26] and 2010s mainstream music elements. BTS will also be performing 'Dynamite' at their first MTV Video Music Awards, which are set to air live on 30 August at 7AM (TH/ID Standard Time) or 8AM (SG/MY/PH Standard Time) On 10 August, BTS released their first teaser photos of the individual members: #BTS #방탄소년단 #BTS_Dynamite Teaser Photo pic.twitter.com/aRheuHoYbt [12][13] Speaking about the album in an interview with Teen Vogue, BTS stated: "An increase of direct participation in the album-making process allowed us to explore more aspects of our music and creativity. "[66] Aggregator AnyDecentMusic? BTS’ most recent album, Map of the Soul: 7, was released in early 2020. It will contain the most “BTS-esque” music yet and will have a message of healing to ARMY all around the world! BTS have announced their comeback with new album BE (Deluxe Edition), set to be their most ‘BTS-like’ album so far. G et ready, BTS fans, because the K-Pop group is about to drop a brand new album, called BE. 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By doing so, BTS became the first group in eight years to have two number-one albums in the same calendar year since One Direction in 2012, and also the first act since Ed Sheeran in 2017. Yes! [36] Its lyrics deal with the COVID-19 pandemic and speaks of being hopeful for better times. 11/20 – BTS BE (Deluxe Edition) release 11/20 – BTS “Life Goes On” music video release [82] The album received double million certification from the Korea Music Content Association (KMCA) on January 6, 2021. "Life Goes On" marked the first song not sung in an English language to debut atop the chart. May 11th, 2020. [52][53][54], On September 27, 2020, Big Hit uploaded a teaser poster with the album's name, also announcing the release date. The album also comes three months after the release of the group’s massive No.1 hit, “Dynamite.” The K-Pop septet originally teased BE during a livestream in late July, but there were very little details as to what was to come. After months of fans theorizing, BTS’ album 2020 is confirmed. [69] At Metacritic, which assigns a normalised rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream critics, the album has an average score of 80 based on 11 reviews, indicating "generally favorable reviews. Red Velvet – Irene & Seulgi’s Delayed “Monster” Music Video Finally Has A New Release Date & Time. The K-pop giants have set a release date for their new album -- and now we know the name of the lead single, too. [6], On April 24, Suga teased the album in another broadcast: "Before we started, we decided who was in charge of what. On October 30, BTS teased the title of the album's lead single "Life Goes On" on Twitter. Scheduled to go on a world tour in support of their first 2020 release, the group was forced to cancel all shows due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The time has almost come for the world's biggest boyband to release their new album. BTS is dropping another album this year! [40] On November 22, the band performed "Life Goes On" for the first time at the American Music Awards of 2020, alongside "Dynamite". News. [38] NME observed that "Be cycles through the various ever-changing moods the pandemic has made a constant in our lives. | iHeartRadio. Please note that if you purchase something by clicking on a link within this story, we may receive a small commission of the sale. BTS released their fourth Korean-language studio album Map of the Soul: 7 in February 2020, to critical and commercial acclaim. [22] Lyrically, the track addresses loneliness and confinement speaking about mentally being able to escape the monotony of quarantine life. It was released on November 20, 2020, through Big Hit Entertainment and Columbia Records, nine months after its predecessor, Map of the Soul: 7 (2020). [27] The seventh track, "Stay", performed by Jungkook, Jin, and RM, is a future house,[18] dance-pop,[17] and EDM song[36] with 1990s[16] and 2010s influences. "[70] Vox's Aja Romano described Be as a "sublime" album full of "seamless litany of bops intended to commemorate and celebrate getting through the Covid-19 pandemic. [16][34] The album expands on a wide-range of emotions,[35] exploring themes of comfort, loneliness,[16] anxiety,[36] depression, burn-out,[37] fear,[20] frustration, restlessness, sadness,[26] hope, connection,[32] resolve, and joy. On November 10, the band posted the album's track list and digital cover. "[42] For Clash, Malvika Padin asserted that the album is "far simpler" than the band's past releases "yet equally comforting" but argued it's lack of appeal to the casual listeners. "[14] According to a press release, the album "imparts a message of healing to the world by declaring, 'Even in the face of this new normality, our life goes on'", and "reflects the thoughts, emotions and deepest ruminations of BTS while working on the album. [49][50] The track features a funky bassline accompanied by vocal harmonies, falsetto hooks and a disco rhythm that is includes blaring brass, lush keyboard chords, palm-muted guitar sound. [51][22] The "layered vocals, echo-y synth, and celebratory horns" are used to recreate the '70s retro sound[44] and lyrically talks about the joy and appreciation of little things that makes life valuable. On July 10, 2020, the account teased that something new was definitely coming this summer. With this, BTS became the fastest group in over 42 years to earn three number-one songs in a span of three months, since the Bee Gees. BTS ARMY, rejoice! [92] It also topped the charts in Denmark,[93] Poland,[94] and Portugal. [78] Seven tracks of the album entered the Canadian Hot 100, with "Dynamite" peaking at number two and "Life Goes On" at number eight. [86] Three songs from the album charted on the UK Singles Chart, with "Life Goes On" entering and peaking at number ten, giving BTS' their second top ten song in Britain. The question is, which world record will they break this time?. The band also revealed that they will be releasing a new single on August 21, 2020, which will be entirely in English. A week before their album’s release, BTS revealed the full track list. [17][33] "Telepathy" is a playful 1980s-inflected disco and funk song that makes use of an electronic production. [16][33] The melancholic, slow-jam number "Blue & Grey" is a soft pop ballad[19] that uses colors to illustrate depression and anxiety. The “Monster” music video was delayed on release day with no announcement from SM Entertainment. Here’s everything we know about it so far. The title track is “Life Goes On.” The music video for “Life Goes On” was directed by Jungkook. [77] In Canada, Be arrived at number one on the Canadian Albums Chart, giving BTS their fourth number-one album in the country. Before the announcement, fans on Twitter also speculated that the album would come in August 2020 based on various clues. We can’t wait to share this song with you all and enjoy it together.”, The confirmation of BTS’ album 2020 comes after RM teased that the band was working on “something new.” On April 16, Namjoon took to YouTube to host an impromptu discussion with ARMYs. [58] On November 13, they held an unboxing session of the album which was broadcast live on their YouTube channel. Later that day, details about the album’s packaging were also revealed. Classement complet lundi", "Album Top 40 slágerlista – 2020. [48] The upbeat production consists of "snapping" handclaps, bounces, grooves and "infectious" beats. BTS also became the first group to have two chart-topping albums in the country in 2020, and the second act overall following YoungBoy Never Broke Again. We discussed it amongst ourselves and made the decision. V's next question to Jimin was if he would be releasing a solo song in 2021 to which Jimin replied saying that fans can, indeed, expect something in 2021. [59] Nine months after Map of the Soul: 7, Be was released worldwide on November 20, 2020, through Big Hit and Columbia in conjunction with the music video for "Life Goes On". ... with BigHit sharing a cryptic photo teaser with the date April 2020. At the time of writing, BTS Universe Story will be released on mobile devices on Thursday, September 24 th, 2020. KEY POINTS. On January 8, BTS kept the hype going by dropping a “comeback map” for MAP OF THE SOUL: 7. Sandy Lyons. [65], Writing for NME, Rhian Daly described Be as the "most accurate musical encapsulation of the rollercoaster that is pandemic life so far" and that the group strikes a "perfect balance between encouragement and reassurance. “This [live] content doesn’t have a particular name or anything,” he explained. 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