ROSÉ’s Album Faces Harsh Pitchfork Critique: ‘Lacks Personal Identity, Fails to Provide Anything Revealing or Exciting’

ROSÉ’s Solo Album “rosie”Receives Mixed Reviews

On December 6, fans enthusiastically celebrated the release of ROSÉ’s highly anticipated solo album, rosie. However, music criticism platform Pitchfork responded less enthusiastically.

Reviewer Alex Ramos assigned the album a modest score of 5.5, critiquing it for relying on “outdated references and thinly sketched heartache.”According to the review, rosie fails to meet the expectations of a profound heartbreak anthem and does not provide fans with the intimate glimpse into ROSÉ’s life that she had promised.

In a heartfelt announcement via Instagram in October, ROSÉ shared, “Rosie – is the name I allow my friends and family to call me. With this album, I hope you all feel that much closer to me.” This sentiment heightened fan expectations for a more personal connection through the music.

The album attempts to explore a variety of musical genres, ranging from synth-pop to R&B. Ramos notes similarities to early works by artists such as Taylor Swift, Halsey, and Sam Smith, yet criticizes the album for failing to evoke the nostalgia associated with these influences. Instead of introducing fresh ideas, rosie is marked by a lack of innovation, according to the review.

Despite the backing of a major label and a notable team of songwriters and producers, Ramos states, “rosie offers nothing revealing or exciting.” He further argues that the songwriting doesn’t compare favorably to iconic breakup albums, pointing out lines such as, “In the desert of us, all our tears turned to dust/Now the roses don’t grow here,”as lacking depth and originality.

In striving to create the quintessential heartbreak album, ROSÉ is perceived to have missed the mark on authenticity and emotional rawness. The review concludes that instead of delivering the promised introspective experience, the project leaves fans of BLACKPINK feeling disconnected, characterized instead by “dated pop references and a generic sensation of lingering heartache.”

As the industry continues to evolve, audience expectations for solo artists are higher than ever. It remains to be seen how ROSÉ will respond to this feedback and where her artistic journey will lead her next.

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