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People can talk all they want – as long as BLACKPINK know who they are, they don’t need to justify anything to anyone. You might say BLACKPINK are in their ‘Reputation’ era (they even sing the line “look what you made us do”!). On ‘Pink Venom’, BLACKPINK are more cavalier than ever, delivering a derisive message to the haters: “You forced our hand, but the argument ends here.”
BLACKPINK adopt a comparatively minimal – but no less audacious – sonic approach on ‘Pink Venom’ than previous releases like ‘Boombayah’ or ‘Ddu-Du Ddu-Du’. While their trademark hip-hop sound is ever-present, courtesy of long-time producer Teddy Park, the song’s foundation is a strong, consistent progression delivered on the geomungo, the traditional Korean zither that Jisoo plays in the music video. Jisoo remains the only member of BLACKPINK who hasn’t dropped solo material; Jennie, Lisa and Rosé have each established their musical identities outside the group. ‘Pink Venom’ acknowledges the way all four women have grown, merging their talents into one bold, assured creation.
Link to complete review (including what made it only 4 stars): https://www.nme.com/en_au/revi…w-album-born-pink-3294019
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