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Zero 7
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The E.N.D.

Mixed or average reviews
Based on 15 critic reviews
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Album Info
Label: Interscope
Release Date: 09 June 2009
Discs: 1 disc
Genre(s): Rap, Pop, R&B
Summary
The Black Eyed Peas return to release its first studio album in five years.
Also By This Artist: Bridging the Gap Elephunk Monkey Business
Also On The Web: Official Artist Site
What The Critics Said
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MSN Consumer Guide (Robert Christgau)
Maybe this album is dumb on the surface, though not as much as fools claim. But sure as showbiz it isn't dumb underneath.
Read Full Review >Billboard
The acronym that forms the title of their latest stands for "The Energy Never Dies," and they more than make good on that promise, blasting through 15 high-powered rave-rap jams that rarely lack for melodic hooks or rhythmic thrust.
Read Full Review >Entertainment Weekly
Group mastermind will.i.am's attempt at social commentary on 'Now Generation' comes off more like an ''I just got DSL!'' laundry list. But when the group's glitchy future-funk beats sync up with Fergie's unabashedly feminine melodies, as on the sweetly insidious 'Meet Me Halfway,' they find pure Top 40 nirvana.
Read Full Review >Rolling Stone
As often as not the results are dumb. And that's an awfully good thing.
Read Full Review >Vibe
While The E.N.D may be the farthest The Black Eyed Peas have ventured outside traditional hip hop, the final product proves the group is best at creating their own conventions.
Read Full Review >Los Angeles Times
Most of The E.N.D. doesn't ask too much from those fans. Its more substantive musical and thematic statements are interrupted by many others showing the Peas' deep, deep commitment to a good party.
Read Full Review >The Guardian
Many of these electro-pop-rap tracks sound as though they were recorded with DJs in mind, rather than fans.
Read Full Review >Boston Globe
There are some fun songs on The E.N.D., but the Peas would've been better served by putting a little more thought into the words that ride the beats.
Read Full Review >PopMatters
Black Eyed Peas, at this point, have left the socially-conscious party raps of their past completely behind, in favor of club hits and the type of radio fodder that’s going to be filling the airwaves all summer long. This isn’t necessarily a bad thing, if that’s what you want.
Read Full Review >All Music Guide
The E.N.D. (Energy Never Dies) is a mess of pop/dance/rap crossover.
Read Full Review >Slant Magazine
Tere is only so much will.i.am can do to buoy a group that, lyrically, does an end-zone dance for successfully counting back from 10 and operates musically on an even playing field with this guy.
Read Full Review >RapReviews.com
Whatever made this a substantive and interesting group a decade ago has been completely lost in the process, but if all you care about is dancing and partying then take their word for it.
Read Full Review >Prefix Magazine
It doesn’t challenge listeners or give them anything unexpected or even asked for, really (who's waiting around with bated breath for 'Ring-A-Ling?'), but it’s already a certifiable hit.
Read Full Review >Dot Music
If the "Energy Never Dies", as Black Eyed Peas' acronymically-titled fifth album has us believe, why do they continually sound like the most tired, idea-less group on the block?
Read Full Review >What Our Users Said
The average user rating for this album is 5.8 (out of 10) based on 50 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Matt C gave it a5:
Never been a fan but after being assaulted by their singles every day this summer is was hard to not at least check it out. The singles are catchy, obviously made as throwaway pop and if that is all your looking for it does it's job great but the album as a whole is weak and will be forgotten as soon as the last single is taken off the constant airplay.
Mike P gave it a9:
Don't listen to Micheal H. about the lyrics, while some songs do have bad lyrics others have great ones like One Tribe, Boom Boom Pow, I Gotta Felling, and a few more of their songs.
Shawn P gave it a9:
I loved it, out of all the songs (15) I liked 9 which for me is a lot seeing as how I usually only like about 3-5. Whats wrong with the people giving it anything less than a 7.
M. vZ. gave it a10:
Best album I've heard in years! Just give it a try and be open for new influences. This is wicked!! Can't get enough of it.. They deserve what they are doin on the charts right now, breaking a 50 year old record!! More than 20 weeks number one with BBP and IGAF!! Love the album.
Michael H. gave it a9:
Though lyrically terrible, the music makes you move and want to dance. Definitely the best album from the band, even though it doesn't showcase the best of Fergie.
Michael K. gave it a2:
This album can hardly be described as music.
stephanie k. gave it a9:
I like their new sound. Normally I'm not a big black eyed peas fan.. but i really like this one
