Savage (EP)

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Savage
Digital cover
Digital cover
EP by
Aespa
ReleasedOctober 5, 2021 (2021-10-05)
Genre
Length20:13
LanguageKorean
Label
ProducerLee Soo-man
Singles from Savage
  1. "Savage"
    Released: October 5, 2021 (2021-10-05)

Savage is the debut extended play by South Korean girl group Aespa. The EP was released by SM Entertainment on October 5, 2021, and is available in three different versions: P.O.S, Synk Dive and Hallucination Quest. The group's debut mini album features six songs including the lead single of the same name. Aespa sought to make an EP that could show the group's capability of a diverse musical spectrum.

Primarily a pop record with elements of dance pop, hyperpop and electropop among others. Production of the album was handled by a wide array of producers including Yoo Young-jin, Kenzie, Brandon Green, Marcus Lomax, and Hayley Kiyoko, with SM Entertainment founder Lee Soo-man serving as the album's executive producer. Lyrically, the album continues to expand the virtual universe of Aespa.

The mini album received both commercial success and positive reviews from music critics, who complimented the dark, futuristic "cyberpunk" style featured in the album as well as the wide variety of music genres. The extended play marked Aespa's first and highest entry on the US Billboard 200, debuting at number 20, and peaked at number 1 on the Gaon Album Chart. Savage has since been certified 2x Platinum by the Korea Music Content Association (KMCA) for selling 500,000 units. To promote the album, Aespa appeared on several South Korean music programs including M Countdown, Music Bank, and Inkigayo.

Background and recording[]

On September 13, 2021, SM Entertainment announced that Aespa would be releasing their first extended play titled Savage on October 5, containing six tracks.[1] The EP was released for pre-order on September 14. On September 27, the tracklist and lead single "Savage" were revealed.[2] The tracklist included participation from an American singer-songwriter Hayley Kiyoko on the closing track "Lucid Dream". In an interview with the Grammy, Giselle revealed that they "actually didn't get to meet her and do an actual collaboration [even though] the song was made by her."[3] The making of Savage marked the first time all the Aespa members recorded together in a studio, a process that turned out to be "a lot of fun for the members, who are all close friends." Ningning said that they had a great time recording the EP and got to try genres they haven't done before.[4] According to the Paper magazine, Lee Soo-man, the founder of SM Entertainment and executive producer of their EP, "personally directed every small detail" of their production, including the pronunciation of every syllable.[5]

Before recording, it's very important to deliver the message and the mood of the song. I really get into the character. For example, if I'm recording a song, I'll think of various scenes in my head, like a movie. "What character am I portraying? What's happening? How am I feeling?" Little things like that. After I do that and prepare myself, then I go on [and] record the music.

— Ningning looking back on recording Savage, Grammy[6]

Composition[]

Savage is primarily a pop[4] record, expanding on dance pop,[7] hyperpop[8] and electropop[8] genres with a dark, futuristic "cyberpunk" style.[9][8] It further incorporates an eclectic mix of house, deep house, R&B, dubstep, trap music, trance, hip hop and other genres.[10][8][4] Divyansha Dongre of Rolling Stone India described the mini album as a "multi-genre six-track EP."[11] MTV stated that Savage "blends dance and pop with elements of house, trap, rap, and other genres."[4] Rolling Stone noted that the record "showcases futuristic elements in its visuals and sound," and "further expands on the virtual world of Aespa."[9]

When we were approached with the songs and the demos, we actually were very fond of it. We liked the songs, but [at the same time] we did have a lot of effort that we had to put in to make sure they actually sounded good and that we actually matched well with them. For example, Winter has a very soft voice, but in order to sing "Black Mamba," [which is a] little more powerful, she worked to show her vocals in a different style. We really enjoy trying something new. "Savage" was also new to us.

— Giselle about approaching the diversity of Aespa's sound, Grammy[6]

Songs[]

American singer-songwriter Hayley Kiyoko co-wrote the track "Lucid Dream".

The opening track, "Aenergy" was described as a "uplifting anthem" that explores "the group's members and the characteristics they showcase throughout their superheroine-like story, declaring each members' in-universe skills and abilities."[7] The lead single, "Savage" was described as "brilliant" in its eclectic blend of genres, including trap music, dubstep and intense power balladry with "drums and basses" as the main focus.[7][12] Narrating the group's ongoing efforts to defy the Black Mamba, the track further elucidates Aespa and ae proceeding to the virtual world of Kwanga with the help of nævis.[11] The song blends "addictive" hooks, rap verses and ad-libs while displaying the group's ability to take on varied vocals.[11] NME, positively compared the track to the music of a Scottish musician Sophie Xeon.[8] "I'll Make You Cry" was described as a dance-pop "fierce revenge anthem" with "a unique rhythm", "twinkling beats" and "ear-catching synth sound".[4][7][13] "Haunting" belts escalate its "already tenacious" atmosphere, with "strong" vocal performances and "fierce" lyrics.[8] The "eccentric", "high-energy" song, "Yeppi Yeppi" is a "bubbly" song with combination of "deep house, trance, synthwave, and trap" genre, with lyrics containing "positive message that if you think of yourself as beautiful rather than other people's opinions, then you will be happy".[8][4] Winter named the song as her personal favorite.[9] "Iconic" was described as a dance-pop song with "a force of revving production and fizzing hooks."[8][14] The song starts first with "strong" hip hop.[7] Then, once it gets a few moments into the track, it turns into "a series of alternatingly sweet and sassy verses all about how iconic Aespa is."[7] The closing track, "Lucid Dream" is a dream pop alt R&B tune that emits a "hazy, ambient vibe" and features a "glitchy" electronic bridge.[15][7] The song is a "poignant blur" of "hypnotic" synthesisers and "gentle" trap beats regardless, mixed with "intricate" layers of breathy vocal.[8]

Promotion and release[]

On September 14, 2021, Savage was made available for pre-order in three versions: P.O.S, Synk Dive and Hallucination Quest.[16] From September 23 to 25, version Hallucination Quest of concept photos for the extended play was released.[17] The Synk Dive and another Hallucination Quest versions of concept photos were released on September 26 and 29, respectively.[18] The album tracklist was revealed on September 27. The teaser for the music video of the mini album's lead single of the same name was released on October 4.[19] The album was released on October 26, 2020, in CD and digital formats.[20] The music video for the lead single "Savage", directed by 725 (SL8 Visual Lab), was released to SM's YouTube channel in conjunction with the release of the EP.[21] Following the extended play's release, on October 5, 2021, Aespa held a live event called "SYNK DIVE: aespa Savage SHOWCASE" on YouTube to introduce the extended play and communicate with their fans.[22] The group also performed on NBC's The Kelly Clarkson Show on October 16, making their broadcast debut on US television network.[23]

Critical reception[]

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[24]
IZM[25]
NME[8]
PopMatters7/10[15]

AllMusic critic David Crone stated that the EP is "a glitchy, futuristic take on the K-Pop mini-album" that continues to "demonstrate the star power of Aespa's leading foursome".[24] Tamar Herman of the South China Morning Post summarized Savage as "cohesive listening experience" that is "invigorating and satisfying", adding it was "successful in showcasing what the members of Aespa have to offer as one of most ambitious newer female K-pop acts out there."[7] She also included it on her list of best K-pop releases of October 2021. Carmen Chin from NME awarded the EP four stars out of five, writing "Savage's brand of vibrant, punchy electronic pop falls perfectly in sync with the unconventionality aespa have so boldly presented in their one year as a group."[8] MTV's Regina Kim stated that "Savage provides a sonic backdrop that exists outside this imagined world," and added that the mini album is "giving listeners glimpses into an overarching fable."[4] In her review for PopMatters, Ana Clara Ribeiro described Savage as "like a well-scripted, high-budget cyberpunk film" that "doesn't necessarily make you feel good, but it is good, and that’s why you watch it" because it "entertains and fascinates."[15] She also pointed out the track "I'll Make You Cry" as a highlight on the EP.[15]

Year-end lists[]

Savage on year-end lists
Critic/Publication List Rank Ref.
Beats Per Minute Top 20 EPs of 2021 Placed [26]
Harper's Bazaar The Top 15 K-Pop Albums of 2021 8 [27]
Genius The Genius Community's 50 Best Albums of 2021 22 [28]
Idology Top 10 Albums of the Year Placed [29]
NME The 25 best Asian albums of 2021 17 [30]
Nylon The Top K-Pop Albums of 2021 Placed [31]
PopMatters Top 20 Best K-pop Albums of 2021 15 [32]
South China Morning Post 25 best K-pop albums of 2021 4 [33]
The New York Times Best Albums of 2021 Placed [34]

Commercial performance[]

On October 5, it was reported that the EP had reached 401,088 pre-order sales.[35] According to South Korea's Hanteo Chart, the EP was the "best-selling debut album for girl group's on the chart" after it sold more than 200,000 copies on the second day of its release.[36] In South Korea, the EP debuted atop the Gaon Album Chart in the chart issue dated October 3–9, 2021.[37] The mini album also topped the daily as well as weekly charts in various album charts such as Hanteo Chart, Synnara Record, Kyobo Bookstore, and Gaon Retail Album Chart.[38] Within 15 days of release, it was reported that the mini-album sold 513,292 copies.[39] In Japan, it peaked at number 18 on Billboard Japan's Hot Albums chart and at number 7 on Oricon's Albums Chart.[40]

Aespa had also made their debut on the Billboard 200 chart with the mini album at number 20, becoming the highest charting debut album by a K-pop girl group to appear on the chart. Savage had also clinched the top spots on Billboard's World Albums and Independent Albums charts.[41] The EP debuted at number 2 on the Top Album Sales chart, as the set was purchased by nearly 17,500 copies in America.[42]

Accolades[]

Awards and nominations for Savage
Ceremony Year Award Result Ref.
Asian Pop Music Awards[A] 2021 Top 20 Albums of the Year (Overseas) Won [44]
Best Album of the Year (Overseas) Nominated [45]
Golden Disc Awards 2022 Album Bonsang Nominated [46]
Korean Music Awards 2022 Best K-pop Album Nominated [47]
Mnet Asian Music Awards 2021 TikTok Album of the Year Nominated [48]

Track listing[]

Track listing for Savage
No.TitleLyricsMusicArrangementLength
1."Aenergy"Yoo Young-jin
  • Kill Dave
  • Pat Morrissey
  • Jess Corazza
  • Yoo Young-jin
  • Kill Dave
  • Pat Morrissey
  • Yoo Young-jin
2:27
2."Savage"Yoo Young-jin
  • Kirsten Collins
  • Jia Lih
  • Yoo Young-jin
  • Hautboi Rich
  • Jia Lih
  • Yoo Young-jin
3:58
3."I'll Make You Cry"Kenzie
  • Kenzie
  • Kirsten Collins
  • Timothy "BOS" Bullock
  • Brandon Green
  • Hautboi Rich
  • Timothy "BOS" Bullock
  • Brandon Green
  • IMLAY
3:34
4."Yeppi Yeppi"
  •  [ko]
  • Deez
  • SAAY
  • Coach & Sendo
  • Soultriii
3:33
5."Iconic"Jo Yoon-kyung
  • Sophie Curtis
  • Val Del Prete (153/Joombas)
  • Timothy Tan
Timothy Tan3:11
6."Lucid Dream" (Korean: 자각몽; RR: Jagangmong)Ellie Suh (153/Joombas)
  • Kill Dave
  • Pat Morrissey
  • IMLAY
3:30
Total length:20:13

Notes

  • "Aenergy" is stylized in all lowercase.
  • "Yeppi Yeppi" and "Iconic" are stylized in all caps.

Credits and personnel[]

Credits adapted from the liner notes of the EP.[49]

Musicians

  • Aespa (Karina, Giselle, Winter, Ningning) – vocals (all tracks), background vocals (all tracks)
  • Yoo Young-jin – Korean lyrics (tracks 1–2), composition (tracks 1–2), background vocals (tracks 1–2), arrangement (tracks 1–2)
  • Kenzie – Korean lyrics (track 3), composition (track 3)
  •  [ko] – Korean lyrics (track 4), background vocals (track 4)
  • Saay – Korean lyrics (track 4), background vocals (track 4)
  • Jo Yoon-kyung – Korean lyrics (track 5)
  • Ellie Suh (153/Joombas) – Korean lyrics (track 6)
  • Kill Dave – composition (tracks 1, 6), arrangement (tracks 1, 6)
  • Pat Morrissey – composition (tracks 1, 6), arrangement (tracks 1, 6), keys & synths (track 6), piano & bongos (track 6), bass (track 6)
  • Jess Corazza – composition (track 1)
  • Kirsten Collins – composition (tracks 2, 3), background vocals (tracks 2, 3)
  • Jia Lih – composition (track 2), arrangement (track 2)
  • Hautboi Rich – composition (tracks 2, 3)
  • Timothy 'Bos' Bullock – composition (track 3), arrangement (track 3)
  • Brandon Green – composition (track 3), arrangement (track 3)
  • Imlay – arrangement (tracks 3, 6), bass (track 6), sound fx (track 6)
  •  [ko] – composition (track 4), arrangement (track 4), keyboard (track 4)
  • Sophie Curtis – composition (track 5)
  • Val Del Prete (153/Joombas) – composition (track 5)
  • Timothy Tan – composition (track 5), arrangement (track 5), drum programming (track 5), sampling (track 5)
  • Hayley Kiyoko – composition (track 6)
  • Paul Phamous – composition (track 6)
  • Marcus Lomax – composition (track 6)
  • Kwon Ae-jin – background vocals (track 5)
  • Ciara Muscat – background vocals (track 5)
  • David Dahlquist – keys & synths (track 6), piano & bongos (track 6), bass (track 6)

Technical

  • Yoo Young-jin – directing (tracks 1–2), recording (tracks 1–2), digital editing (tracks 1–2), mixing engineer (tracks 1–2), mixing (tracks 1–2)
  • Kenzie – directing (track 3)
  • Deez – directing (track 4)
  • Hwang Hyun – vocal directing (track 5), digital editing (track 5)
  • Kim Yeon-seo – vocal directing (track 6)
  • Noh Min-ji �� recording (tracks 3–6), mixing engineer (tracks 3–4), digital editing (tracks 4, 6)
  • Kang Sun-young – recording (track 5), digital editing (track 5)
  • Kang Eun-ji – recording (track 6), digital editing (tracks 4, 6), mixing engineer (tracks 4–6)
  • Coach & Sendo – computer programming (track 4)
  • Lee Ji-hong – digital editing (track 3), mixing engineer (track 6)
  • Jang Woo-young – digital editing (track 3)
  • Kim Chul-soon – mixing (tracks 3–4)
  • Jeong Eui-seok – mixing (track 5)
  • Namkoong Jin – mixing (track 6)
  • Cheon Hoon – mastering
  • Kwon Nam-woo – mastering
  • Shin Soo-min – mastering assistant

Charts[]

Certifications and sales[]

Certifications for Savage
Region Certification Certified units/sales
South Korea (KMCA)[60] 2× Platinum 574,445[59]

Release history[]

Release history for Savage
Region Date Format Label
Various October 5, 2021
South Korea CD

See also[]

Notes[]

  1. ^ Hosted by the Hong Kong Asia Pacific International Group and Sunway Records, the Asian Pop Music Awards bases its winners on "Asian Pop Music Chart" which opened on September 2019.[43]

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