K-pop girl group Aespa’s new album “Whiplash” is an electrifying contemporary release that solidifies the group’s place as global K-pop sensations. The album features six tracks, including the title song “Whiplash” and standout tracks like “Kill It” and “Flights, Not Feelings”. It showcases the group’s signature bold but catchy sound and diverse musicality; each track brings something unique to the table—from energetic beats to emotive melodies, making it an exciting listen from start to finish.
My personal favorite track on the album is no other than the title track, “Whiplash”. Accompanied by a simple but sleek music video that highlights the members’ dynamic presence and cutting-edge visuals, the song itself falls under the synth-pop genre surrounded by EDM and techno sounds which complement Aespa’s signature “experimental” concept extremely well. Providing an urban touch to their discography, “Whiplash” is a chic track which perfectly breaks down the album’s overall modern vibes.
Another splendid track that brings diversity to the album’s genre is “Just another girl”. As a pop-rock break up song, this song brings back early 2010s vibes as much as it possibly can. The track itself includes a perfect mixture of all of the members’ vocals, which blend together harmoniously with the soft song. The pleasing ad-libs in the background of the song add to the “pretty” vibe, immersing listeners into the music just as sirens lure sailors into the ocean.
Fans are already praising the remarkable album, as it debuted at No. 1 on iTunes charts in 17 countries including America, is at #22 on Apple Music Top 200 Global and is dominating other global rankings, such as Tencent Music’s K-pop chart and Japan’s AWA chart.
Overall, “Whiplash” is a must-listen for fans of K-pop and anyone who enjoys innovative, genre-defying music.As K-pop is well known for its common girly, trendy and cute concept, Aespa continues to push out of K-pop’s genre boundaries and this album is a testament to their growing influence on the global music scene.