BLACKPINK 1st Album [The Album] – Literally an album that doesn’t need any modifiers at all

BLACKPINK 1st Album [The Album] – Literally an album that doesn’t need any modifiers at all

     BLACKPINK’s first full-length album, “The Album”, was released in South Korea on October 6, 2020. This album is expected to be an attractive content not only for BLACKPINK’s fans but also for those who like idol music. BLACKPINK’s songs and powerful performances are popular with many people, and this album will also be a great opportunity to enjoy their musical growth and colorful charms.

     The album contains the following track list:

                1. How You Like That 

                2. Ice Cream (feat. Selena Gomez)

                3. Pretty Savage

                4. Bet You Wanna (feat. Cardi B)

                5. Lovesick Girls

                6. Crazy Over You

                7. Love To Hate Me

                8. You Never Know

     BLACKPINK’s first album, “The Album”, was filled with colorful visuals and intense music, raising high expectations for fans over the world. Each track is full of individual charms. Stay tuned as Muzic Bank is gonna give you some fresh and creative reviews below.

1. How You Like That

     This track feels like a spectacular prologue that opens the first album, and the combination of intense beats and BLACKPINK’s powerful vocals leaves a strong impression. It leads you to a conversation with yourself about what is your favorite way to love, and it reminds you of the importance of loving and accepting yourself. Listening to this song made us feel confident. We had a strong desire to live in a position of loving myself under any circumstances.

2. Ice Cream (feat. Selena Gomez)

     This song is an impressive track with a fantastic collaboration between BLACKPINK and Selena Gomez. The refreshing melody and exciting rhythm are attractive, and the lyrics also express the emotions of a sweet relationship well. BLACKPINK and Selena’s tones blend well to make each other stand out, and this song made me feel as sweet as eating candy. Two artists are singing together, and it’s as if the two of them are singing together. You should also definitely watch the music video and be immersed in the colorful visuals.

3. Pretty Savage

     This track has a somewhat unique feel and you can hear BLACKPINK’s unique sound. It features an exciting rhythm and melody that is different from the existing songs, and after listening to this song, we felt like we are in a free-spirited and cheerful atmosphere. BLACKPINK’s unique charms are captured well in this song.

4. Bet You Wanna (feat. Cardi B)

     This song is another hit song where BLACKPINK and Cardi B’s intense performance met. The fast tempo and addictive melody are attractive, and the lyrics contain provocative content full of confidence with yourself. This song reminded me of BLACKPINK and Cardi B performing on stage. The charisma of the two artists interacted with each other to further enhance the charm of the song.

5. Lovesick Girls

     This song has a dreamy and emotional atmosphere, and BLACKPINK’s vocal skills stand out. The overall atmosphere of the song was quite exotic, so we felt like we were in a dream. While listening to this song, we felt like we escaped from reality for a while without realizing it, so we were able to forget about our daily stress for a while.

6. Crazy Over You

     This song is an attractive track with addictive sounds and emotional lyrics that make you fall in love. BLACKPINK members sing with calm emotions, and this added depth to the song. While listening to this song, tears fall without realizing it. As soon as we listened to this song, we found ourselves crazy about the person we like.

7. Love To Hate Me

     This song is a track that enhances BLACKPINK’s charm with its unique featuring and melody. The lyrics contain subtle feelings of loving but hating the other person, expressing the complex aspect of true love well. While listening to this song, we felt like our emotions are intertwined without realizing it. We could feel the subtle contradictions and conflicts of love through this song.

8. You Never Know

     This song marks the end of the album, and it has a delicate and sentimental atmosphere. It felt like they are hiding their feelings for the other person that we will never know, but we can still feel the excitement and pain of love in the corner of our heart. While listening to this song, we unknowingly recalled the past memories and the unknown knowledge. We could always feel that love is an unpredictable feeling.    

     You should definitely enjoy Blackpink’s first album. The album is a new product officially distributed in South Korea, aggregated on the hanteo chart and gaon chart, and is available in factory sealed CD format. The package includes a 96-page photo book, a 4-page postcard set, 2 credits, 14 lyric books, and photo cards, postcards, and stickers as well as a 96-page photo book. In addition, a “BLACKPINK Print Pocket Mirror” will be offered as a gift. 

     BLACKPINK’s “The Album” was literally an album that doesn’t need any modifiers. Each song has a unique and colorful charm, so we felt a new feeling every time we listened to it. BLACKPINK’s music is always powerful and sophisticated, and this album was also a great opportunity to feel their infinite charm. While listening to this album, we were able to have a good time with BLACKPINK, and we could feel various emotions through music. Especially, featuring of Selena Gomez and Cardi B was a special experience. “The Album” was an album that showed BLACKPINK’s outstanding musicality and charm to the fullest, and we hope you guys felt the same way.