What does A sound like?

A vibrant fusion of K-pop and electro hop that ignites dance floors with infectious energy. Rooted in K-pop and synth-pop. Start with "BANG BANG BANG".

Is A a good place to start with Big Bang?

Yes, A is recommended as a starting point for new Big Bang listeners. A vibrant fusion of K-pop and electro hop that ignites dance floors with infectious energy. In 2015, Big Bang released 'A' as a significant follow-up to their critically acclaimed album 'Alive' from 2012. This mini-album marked a moment of artistic evolution for the group, showcasing their ability to blend diverse genres while solidifying their status as K-pop icons.

A works well if you're into short, energetic listening bursts, uplifting party atmosphere and catchy hooks and melodies.

How many songs are on A?

A has 6 tracks, running approximately 20 minutes.

Released 11 years ago this June

A

Big Bang · 2015

20 min · 6 tracks · K-pop · synth-pop · electro hop

A vibrant fusion of K-pop and electro hop that ignites dance floors with infectious energy.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

short, energetic listening bursts
uplifting party atmosphere
catchy hooks and melodies
danceable rhythmic grooves

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — This mini-album solidified Big Bang's influence post-'Alive', showcasing artistic evolution.
Themes: K-pop evolution· urban nightlife celebration
Career context: In 2015, Big Bang released 'A' as a significant follow-up to their critically acclaimed album 'Alive' from 2012. This mini-album marked a moment of artistic evolution for the group, showcasing their ability to blend diverse genres while solidifying their status as K-pop icons.
Stylistic neighbors: 2NE1· G-Dragon· EXO
If this clicks, go next to: Made – The Full Album — Continues the vibrant energy and electro influences from 'A'.
Sounds like this from elsewhere: Crush by 2NE1 — Shares a vibrant K-pop energy with eclectic production and themes of empowerment and nightlife.

The Album by Blackpink — Combines catchy hooks and electro-pop influences, embodying the same dancefloor-ready spirit as 'A'.

Tracklist

New here? Start with "BANG BANG BANG".

1 BANG BANG BANG Start here 3:40
2 WE LIKE 2 PARTY 3:15
3 LOSER 3:39
4 BAE BAE 2:49
5 BANG BANG BANG (Inst.) 3:40
6 WE LIKE 2 PARTY (Inst.) 3:16

What to play next

This album is considered a Breakthrough in Big Bang's catalog. This mini-album solidified Big Bang's influence post-'Alive', showcasing artistic evolution.

Listen next

Made – The Full Album

2016

Continues the vibrant energy and electro influences from 'A'.

Go back to

Alive

2012

Sets up the sonic landscape that leads into 'A' with similar vibes.

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