Collaborations between Okay-pop stars and video video games have turn out to be extra widespread, which is sensible as a result of I’d guess there may be a number of crossover between the fandoms. aespa’s new monitor with battle royale recreation PUBG goes past easy tie-in to incorporate a full music video that sees the ladies deposited within the recreation’s violent panorama.
Musically, Darkish Arts appears like an acceptable extension to the group’s monotone Soiled Work from just a few weeks in the past. The power is analogous, even hinging on a spoken-word hook. Nonetheless, there’s a little bit extra happening right here, from the skittering percussion to the melodic pre-chorus. And although the music’s centerpiece is spoken, there are not less than… extra syllables? That’s bizarre standards for a assessment and to be trustworthy Soiled Work‘s defiant grumble has grown on me a bit since its launch. However not like that music, Darkish Arts makes an attempt to construct into mini peaks of drama that give it larger scope.
Even so, this comparatively flat “we’re so badass” sound isn’t my favourite match for aespa. For such nice vocalists, it’s disappointing to listen to them constrained by the fabric. Simply think about how cool Darkish Arts might need sounded with a totally sung refrain that echoed the thrill the manufacturing appears to vow. Even higher, pair it with the trance synths that briefly pop up throughout Darkish Arts‘ climax and also you’d have a really energetic spotlight worthy of a shoot-em-up online game. However sadly, Darkish Arts is just too involved with being cool to ever be legitimately enjoyable.
| Hooks | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Longevity | 8 |
| Bias | 7 |
| RATING | 7.5 |
Grade: C
