Recently on December 19, famous music review site Pitchfork disclosed its rating of BLACKPINK’s Rosé’s solo album, “rosie”.
Pitchfork, which rates albums on a scale of 1 to 10, only gave “rosie” a 5.5 score, which is lower than the site’s average score of 7.0.
Additionally, the review that came with such a score was filled with scathing remarks, starting with saying that “rosie” “lacks the sense of identity”, and boasts “only dated pop references and a generic feeling of lingering heartache.”
According to Pitchfork, while “APT.” shows Rosé letting loose and showcases her valuable voice, the rest of the album “doesn’t capture the same spark”, with other songs just “trying on different styles for size”.
“Even with the support of a major label, a star-studded committee of songwriters and producers, and Rosé’s eight years of experience in BLACKPINK, rosie offers nothing revealing or exciting”, the site concluded, adding that “rosie”s writing pales in comparison to other great breakup albums.
Seeing the review, some agree with Pitchfork, while others roll their eyes, pointing out the various times this site gave basic albums high scores.
At the same time, this wasn’t the fandom’s first brush with criticism directed at “rosie”.
Previously on December 9, an article titled “Blackpink Star Rosé’s New Single Disappoints, But Big Things May Be On The Horizon” was published by the US media Forbes.
The article in question discusses “Number One Girl”, a pre-release single from Rosé, which she dropped after the highly successful “APT.” and prior to the release of her solo album “rosie”.
In particular, Forbes described the single as “disappointing”, adding that it “didn’t even manage to hit any of the three rankings that help a tune reach the Hot 100”, namely the Billboard’s Digital Song Sales, Streaming Songs, and Radio Songs charts.
“That’s surprising, as almost every tune released by the members of some of the biggest groups in K-pop usually at least sells well enough to land on the first tally in that list”, the media outlet also said.
The comments made by Forbes have sparked heated discussions among netizens, with many fans showing their anger and defending the female idol. In particular, they pointed out that “Number One Girl” had to compete against rising Christmas songs, alongside citing various notable achievements from “rosie”.
Below are some comments from netizens:
- It’s normal to pick the song with the highest potential as the 1st release, so Rosé releasing “APT.” and focusing on its promotion is a suitable strategy. Considering the timing and promotions, it’s normal for “Number One Girl” and “toxic till the end” to garner less attention
- The comment about Hot 100 is weird, considering that it’s not easy for K-pop solo artists to make the list. In addition, Rosé is doing fine in terms of digital sales, but it’s hard to place nowadays as Christmas songs are taking over
- Didn’t the Grammys just say “rosie” sets Rosé apart from BLACKPINK and K-pop? Why can’t we discuss the artistry instead of finding a song “disappointing” simply because it didn’t chart as well?
- Rosé is the most search Blackpink member Worldwide in the last 90 days and in all categories despite having other nicknames (rose, rosie and roseanne park). Antis can say all they want, but Rosé’s success is undeniable.
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