Top tracks — play these first
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Girls Will Be Girls Start here — The title track serves as an anthem for self-acceptance, combining catchy melodies with empowering lyrics that encourage listeners to embrace their true selves.
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Kiss & Tell — This track features a playful exploration of relationships with a fun beat, showcasing the group's signature blend of hip-hop and pop elements while highlighting their vocal versatility.
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Promise — A standout ballad on the EP, 'Promise' showcases the group's emotional depth through heartfelt lyrics and harmonies, contrasting the high-energy tracks surrounding it.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The EP showcases catchy hooks and consistent energy but lacks depth in composition and distinctiveness.
What we noticed
- The first track opens with a strong electronic beat and layered vocal harmonies, setting an energetic tone for the EP.
- The tempo remains consistently upbeat across all five tracks, maintaining high energy without significant dips.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- quick, punchy listening sessions
- energetic mood boosts
- infectious hooks and melodies
- celebratory self-empowerment vibes
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Fan Favorite — The EP's themes of empowerment resonate with dedicated fans, showcasing their growth.
- Themes
- self-acceptance anthem· playful relationship dynamics· empowered femininity
- Career context
- Released on June 9, 2025, 'Girls Will Be Girls' is Itzy's third EP, following their successful sophomore release 'Guess Who' in 2021. At this point in their career, they have solidified their reputation as leaders in the K-pop genre, showcasing an evolution in sound and lyrical maturity while maintaining their energetic and upbeat style.
Tracklist
- 1 Girls Will Be Girls Start here 2:48
- 2 Kiss & Tell 2:46
- 3 Locked N Loaded 2:25
- 4 Promise 3:44
- 5 Walk 2:55
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Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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