We break down the production, vocals, lyrics, and group identity, and ask: is this project doing justice to the girls’ potential? Or does it feel like a missed opportunity for something truly fresh?
Will KATSEYE Succeed? Dissecting Pop Star Academy and Their Underwhelming Debut: https://youtu.be/O7iUwEZfFl4?si=EfaDjwDaGlx4dnGY
KATSEYE’s "Gnarly" Is a Mess… or High Art?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unX87Q-4qEQ&t=671s&pp=ygUXY2N0dnBvcHMga2F0c2V5ZSBnbmFybHk%3D
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0:00 - Intro
1:10 - "Beautiful Chaos" Info
1:38 - EP Cover
3:36 - "Gnarly"
7:11 - "Gabriela"
16:35 - "Gameboy"
26:13 - "Mean Girls"
32:47 - "M.I.A"
37:48 - Cut or Keep
38:35 - Overall Thoughts & Final Rating
References:
“Gnarly” MV https://youtu.be/R2-yomhYAj4?si=deWX86Eimtzu6AQ-
“Gabriela” MV https://youtu.be/CjnB56tSCQI?si=95SVsaP-hDNIkodY
“Gabriela” Live at Lollapalooza 2025 https://youtu.be/CINpzyWIGoQ?si=C41v4SflV3XYFkEv
“Gameboy” MV https://youtu.be/-bC4iak3kxg?si=5wImHDg2EC5cUOFp
“Gameboy” Live at Lollapalooza 2025 https://youtu.be/l0ILpRPVn3Y?si=Kxi8X2ivL9kon4Du
“Mean Girls” Live at Lollapalooza 2025 https://youtu.be/EGsXGDdrAXM?si=7xk3G9T8h8q0-UT6
“M.I.A” Live at Lollapalooza 2025 https://youtu.be/QB5FOa0a7cI?si=VPHB6vyAU0JwG4xl
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