After Spicy because I did not follow the SMCU storyline.
I still don't know why SM thought it'd be a good idea to jump into that bandwagon.
I strongly doubt many enjoyed it.
Don't misunderstand ~~ That's not to say I didn't enjoy the music in the early years. I did.
It was just the surrounding aspect which did not hook me.
Cuz the difference is not about music like i already mentionned but about concept
Well, I can't see any huge different in the concept either
I do agree with you that some of the lyrics were strange and back then, before I became a MY they kind of confused me, so I never really got into their lore.
I think I prefer the newer concepts and songs overall, but now that I'm trying to get to know them fully, I also don't mind the early concepts anymore. So I found them a bit weird back then but in hindsight, I think this is what really set them apart and brought them attention.
the old aespa concept with new aespa evolved sound
People may have hated the AI concept but it was what set them apart. They could have strike a balance like MY World era with the embedded storyline + less polarising lyrics.
I miss the SMCU sotryline and i hope we are able to have SMCU season 2 as they promisee previously
Personally, I didn't care too much about the lore, but their new sound is much different. I don't think current Aespa will make another song like Savage, Next Level or Black Mamba. Maybe it's for the best because they've reached new heights by making less polarizing music. I think their new sound works for the members better because we're getting to hear the powerful vocals of ningning and winter more.
Their sound have never drastically changed but just more polished
They have been doing hyper pop since debut. The only title track which i find different is Armageddon which is more hip hop and whiplash obviously. Otherwise, most of their songs still stay within the hyper pop lane
New one!
Their previous concept wasn't ging to let them grow out of that small niche. It ren its course as the main thing and it only did benefit aespa.
Altough I'm not a fan of Spicy, I believe it was a very needed breakout from their lore. Aespa now sells to larger and wider audiences, they became more comercial and are reaching out to their full creative potential which"Kwangya" wouldn't have had let them to.
New one!
Their previous concept wasn't ging to let them grow out of that small niche. It ren its course as the main thing and it only did benefit aespa.
Altough I'm not a fan of Spicy, I believe it was a very needed breakout from their lore. Aespa now sells to larger and wider audiences, they became more comercial and are reaching out to their full creative potential which"Kwangya" wouldn't have had let them to.
Actually the sellout part is the part i dont really like, but it was needed 🥲 They reach the wider audience now, but i hope sometimes they feed us the fans that started with the lore.
Armageddon was on that track with all the droplets as well as AE for whiplash. SM just need to film a storyline to piece post-MY World comebacks
Actually the sellout part is the part i dont really like, but it was needed 🥲 They reach the wider audience now, but i hope sometimes they feed us the fans that started with the lore.
Armageddon was on that track with all the droplets as well as AE for whiplash. SM just need to film a storyline to piece post-MY World comebacks
Agree
I understand that it was needed for them to go for songs like supernova and whiplash to widen their range and reach a bigger audience
But i would have love if they were able to keep their lore and universe for the real fans
I'm not asking them to sing about kwangya but they could make the lore continue through their MV
they can continue the SMCU episode to link the new universe to their lore
Or even continue the lore through a webtoon
Cuz the lore was interesting and tackle some interesting subject like the image that you have on internet can change to your image irl, how bad comments can impact ppl real life, etc..
So it's kinda sad that they give up on this side of them who use to give them a lot of depth
I acknowledge new aespa is "cuntier," or whatever people say these days, but I have a soft spot for old aespa.
But I'll say this. I love some of new aespa's B-sides. I might enjoy them better than the title tracks.
"Just Another Girl"
"Prologue"
"Flights, Not Feelings"
"Flowers"
These songs are so interesting to me.
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