aespa (에스파) - Drama
Review
Let me start by saying that "Drama" is AESPA's best title track till now, and by far! "Drama" showcases the group's evolved musical style and vocal prowess. It features a powerful blend of hip-hop with EDM, characterized by aggressive drum beats, a sophisticated synth bass, and an infectious melody, while the lyrics exude confidence, proclaiming that all stories begin with the self.
"Drama"'s explosive bridge highlights AESPA's impressive vocals, but I find the "I'm so badass" posturing and catchphrase-heavy songwriting rather tiresome and overly-used nowadays. There are some obvious similarities to BLACKPINK's style, but they are tempered by SM Entertainment's penchant for distorted, experimental production, and the group manages to own the concept perfectly in the end. Overall, "Drama" solidifies AESPA's position as a rising global force in the K-pop scene, even if its musical direction still remains somewhat divisive among listeners.
Release Info & Mini Bio
AESPA, the four-member girl group under SM Entertainment that debuted on November 17, 2020 with the digital single "Black Mamba", made a comeback today on November 10, 2023 with their fourth mini album "Drama" and the same-titled song as the album's title track. The album will contain six tracks and the physical release on a CD will come out in 13 versions: four member-specific Sequence versions, four member specific Scene versions, four member-specific Giant versions and one special Drama version. This album is the follow-up tp the group's second English digital single "Better Things" that was released on August 18, 2023.
Track List
- "Drama"
- "Trick or Trick"
- "Don't Blink"
- "Hot Air Balloon"
- "YOLO"
- "You"
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