[Reviews] GFRIEND’s “Season Of Recollections” folds J-pop in properly, whereas SEVENTEEN BSS’s “CBZ” delivers an power drink of a monitor

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An increasing number of this yr I’ll most likely be discussing a number of songs directly and simply jotting down my ideas about them for evaluate sort posts, each as a result of I don’t assume formal evaluations had been ever my forte and likewise as a result of it frees up time for me to cowl all of the options I wish to do (hypothetically, certainly I wouldn’t simply be lazy, certainly).

So anyway, let’s get to it.

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GFRIEND – “Season Of Recollections”

Whereas Foxhound_Delta already gave his ideas on the monitor, after a bunch of listens and studying response, I had the need to get my two cents in as properly. Principally, this certainly borrows from the stylish J-pop sounds — particularly YOASOBI and thus QWER, in addition to some Imase and Natori (the latter’s animated aesthetic as properly) — which on some stage is suitable since they’ve all the time had that affect in some type. Whereas “Season Of Recollections” trades hovering choruses for a extra even-keeled strategy, the rhythm and vibe may be very straightforward to fall for ultimately, a lot the identical {that a} high quality anime OST opening can be. Whereas the energetic manufacturing is sufficient to get the monitor to above-average by default, the issues that set it aside from the group had been actually anytime the vocals pushed for energy, particularly Yuju and particularly within the post-chorus (or back-half of the refrain) after which when all of it kicks up a notch for the rousing end.

Whereas it’s true that the tune for the reunion comeback that HYBE/Supply Music most likely rapidly threw collectively for PR doesn’t stay as much as one of many biggest runs of singles in Ok-pop historical past, it’s additionally true that if that’s your normal for enjoyment then you definitely gained’t like a lot of something. Unsure why anyone would’ve had that expectation, however I loved this addition to their discography as one thing that was not less than good and Playlistable that has the potential to lean in direction of nice because the yr progresses.

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SEVENTEEN BSS – “CBZ”

You already know a bunch’s idea/branding is working while you go right into a tune sorta understanding what you need out of it and what to anticipate, after which the group delivers precisely that in some type or one other. They’re all the time gonna be bringing enjoyable, power, and an anthemic rallying cry to the desk, and “CBZ” isn’t any exception.

The hook right here isn’t prone to be as ubiquitous and common as “Preventing” because it’s extra of a Korean wordplay — CBZ is Cheongchun Baro Jigeum is Youth Is Now which is an acronym for the primary syllable in each phrase as cheong ba zi which is denims — however the tune undoubtedly embodies the message right here after they ship every thing with a sort of verve that’s relatively arduous to withstand. The pairing of BSS with the swing and nation influences/aesthetics are a stunning match made in heaven.

Talking of “Preventing”, it grew on me loads after listening to it sufficient and watching their limitless charisma in performances, and perhaps this would be the similar. Proper now, the music video and the overall vibe carry it greater than the melodies or hooks do, discovering a cosy place on my train playlist however perhaps stopping simply wanting nice. Nonetheless, on the naked minimal, it’s arduous to place this on and never really feel a little bit serotonin launch that makes you wanna dance, and it supplies a pleasant change of tempo from the course plenty of different Ok-pop teams are going.