The Dissection of Eve
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| Released | November 22, 2025 |
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| Length | 26:31 |
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| Label | Cornerstone |
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The Dissection of Eve is the debut studio album by the Filipino girl group G22. It was released on November 22, 2025, by Cornerstone Entertainment. It contains eight tracks, two of which were released as singles, "Pa-Pa-Pa-Palaban" and "Filipina Queen". It was produced by Alfea Marie Gonzalez, Angel Jeremae Yape, Carlo Oraya, Jem Florendo, Michael Negapatan, Pauline Lauron, and Theo Martel Alpas.
G22 released the single "Filipina Queen" on May 30, 2025. The group announced the song on their social media accounts, accompanied by the concept photographs featured a color gold and a short preview of the chorus. The release was followed by music video.[1]
On August 9, 2025, during the "Break the Limit" show at the Mall of Asia Arena, G22 presented their cover version of "Golden," a track featured in the soundtrack of the animated film KPop Demon Hunters. Their fans have informally called the group as "Filipina Huntrix," noting perceived similarities to the fictional girl group.[2]
After releasing of "Filipina Queen," they announced on Facebook that their debut album was set to release on November 22, 2025, with a teaser scheduled for November 15. The group also shared concept photos, including images of member AJ presented with an ethereal theme.[3]
Composition
The Dissection of Eve is described as focusing on themes of self-empowerment and group's development as a trio. The members have stated that the album is dedicated to "the female alpha," representing strength, vulnerability, achievements, and personal experience.[4] The album's first track and single "Pa-Pa-Pa-Palaban", a pop track influenced by 2010s styles. "Lakumpake!" continues the empowering themes introduced in the first song. "Groove On' is an R&B track with Y2K influences, with produced by Theo Martel, who also worked on Bini's single "Lagi". "Super Saiyan" features hip-hop elements with synths and rap verses. "KIAK (Kung Ikaw At Ako)" combines electropop and R&B with a romantic theme. "Until When (Kinakaya Ko Pa)" is a pop ballad with orchestral arrangements.[5]
Reception
The Dissection of Eve received acclaim from music critics. Andrea Dee of Pulp praised the album for reinforcing G22's musical identity as bold, confident, and emotional, adding that the album explores different aspects of womanhood.[6] Julienne Loreto of &Asian called Dissection "commendably cohesive", naming it as the "finest" P-pop album of the year.[5] Rolling Stone Philippines' Elijah Pareño wrote that the G22 members' "voice as a unit" was evident in the way that the album's tracks "connect" with the listener.[4] Gabriel Saulog of Billboard Philippines called the album "groundbreaking".[7]
Commercially, the album peaked at number one on iTunes Philippines' Top Albums chart starting from November 28.[8]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Pa-Pa-Pa-Palaban" |
| 3:54 | |
| 2. | "Lakumpake!" | Yape |
| 2:45 |
| 3. | "Groove On" |
| Theo Martel Alpas | 3:39 |
| 4. | "Super Saiyan" |
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| 3:42 |
| 5. | "KIAK (Kung Ikaw At Ako)" | Alfea Marie Gonzalez Zulueta |
| 2:38 |
| 6. | "Until When? (Kinakaya Ko Pa)" |
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| 3:12 |
| 7. | "First" |
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| 3:32 |
| 8. | "Filipina Queen" | Yape | 3:09 | |
| Total length: | 26:31 | |||