Girls
by Aespa
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
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  1. AllMusic
    Jul 25, 2022
    80
    Even though Girls is a brisk nine tracks, there's enough variety and energy to make it an engaging and irresistible listen.
  2. Rolling Stone
    Jul 13, 2022
    80
    The record features five new songs, “Girls,” “Lingo,” and “ICU,” along with pre-released singles “Illusion,” and “Life’s Too Short,” and includes everything one could want from an Aespa record– heavy synth beats, strong piercing vocals, visuals that don’t give you a second to blink.
  3. Beats Per Minute
    Jul 13, 2022
    77
    This is a mini-album that does exactly what it’s meant to, in exactly the time that it takes to do so.
  5. Clash Music
    Jul 13, 2022
    70
    ‘Girls – The 2nd Mini Album’ demonstrates an advancement of aespa as artists. It has solidified the group’s creative intentions whilst also illustrating their ability at owning other concepts.
  6. New Musical Express (NME)
    Jul 13, 2022
    60
    It’s commendable that aespa are not resting on their laurels or churning out sound-a-likes of what’s worked before, but this project doesn’t showcase the spark that made them special in the first place.

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7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 26 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 26
  3. Negative: 5 out of 26
  1. jonas1004
    Jul 26, 2022
    10
    The aespa has reached a level of identity that makes it unique in what it promises to do. With Girls, the group takes the next level and setsThe aespa has reached a level of identity that makes it unique in what it promises to do. With Girls, the group takes the next level and sets a standard for quality and commitment to their art and work, shaping a whole new generation of new fans who not only follow K-Pop, but the music industry at large.… Full Review »
  2. lovedive
    Jul 13, 2022
    10
    Não sei escrever resenhas, mas só digo que o aespa serviu muito aqui. Em Girls seus vocais, a dança e o rap mostram ao que elas vieram. LingoNão sei escrever resenhas, mas só digo que o aespa serviu muito aqui. Em Girls seus vocais, a dança e o rap mostram ao que elas vieram. Lingo uma música country que, sinceramente, me cativa, a intro da música é ótima. ICU é mais calma e eu AMO isso! Os vocais, a harmonia das vozes dela. Illusion é uma obra-prima, Karina amassou no vocal e a intro com "yummy, yummy, yummy in my tummy, tummy, tummy" não sai da minha cabeça. Life's Too Short é muito "vibes", eu adorei a música, os vocais calmos e vividos. O mini álbum é muito bom, recomendo.

    Ps: Fico triste por "Savage" não ter entrado ao Metacritic, com certeza teria uma nota ótima, pois IMYC e YEPPI YEPPI são obras-primas!    … Full Review »
  3. rxdrigoo
    Jul 13, 2022
    10
    I believe that album is perfectly cohesive and girls is one of the main successes of this era, I like the concept and the whole universe thatI believe that album is perfectly cohesive and girls is one of the main successes of this era, I like the concept and the whole universe that involves this girl group, it makes them unique.… Full Review »
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