'BE' is on-brand for the band who have always recognised hardships but never left things without a resolution of healing, however, everything about the album feels like a gift to their fans rather than a passer-by listening in. With creative lyricism which sees the band reference how technology binds them together with listeners, the album gives way to celebration with 'Dynamite'. However, for a casual listener this is an entirely skippable interlude before the quickly approaching end of the album.įor the final stretch, BTS mostly abandons the contemplative vibe as they make use of catchy slices of vintage hip-hop on fearlessly transparent 'Dis-ease' which urges everyone to move forward, before the EDM stylings of final new song 'Stay' reminds fans sweetly they’ll always be with them no matter how far away them may seem. For their die-hard fanbase which celebrates every achievement with the same, if not more enthusiasm as the group itself, this skit is one that sits snugly in the most emotional corners of their hearts. On tender ballad 'Blue & Grey', the band pleads for happiness as they fall back into their penchant for intellect by using colours to represent depression and anxiety.Ĭoming in as an intermission is a skit which reveals the group’s genuine excitement to scoring their first Billboard Hot 100 chart-topper with 'Dynamite' in August. BTS don’t shy away from acknowledging that nothing is ideal as it is – not for them, not for anyone. They keep the mood light on the funky, clever 'Telepathy', which delves into the connection of human hearts and minds despite physical distance.Īs artists who have fashioned themselves as advocates of mental health delving into depression, self-love and imposter syndrome among other stigmatised topics. There are heart-warming helpings of hope throughout the eight-track record, whether on 'Fly To My Room' featuring only four of the seven members – Suga, J-hope, Jimin and V – where they encourage people to focus on the bright side during these difficult times.
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