Quite than lean more difficult into their very own sound, LE SSERAFIM’s latest album seems like a bid to turn out to be any other NewJeans. The issue is, HYBE already has a NewJeans they usually’d do a lot better to diversify the way of the roster. It’s simple to peer why a observe like Simple was once selected for promotion, and its chart positions have rewarded Supply Song’s choice to play issues secure. It’s much less transparent why all the album has been painted with this subdued, lowkey power. Even the tropical jump of Good opts for restraint.
Like Simple, this isn’t a “dangerous” track. It simply feels so inconsequential — one thought repeated for 2 and a part mins with a laissez faire perspective that’s supposed to return throughout as cool and aloof however feels nearer to disinterested. The observe could be very “simple listening,” which appears to be a most well-liked vibe for plenty of Okay-pop teams at the present time. And if that’s the way you devour song, it’ll most likely make a pleasant soundtrack for nearly any task. I’ve by no means been a passive song listener (as evidenced by means of this weblog!), so I battle to search out a lot advantage on this manner.
Good‘s slim, sub-three-minute body feels suitable, as there’s now not a ton of musical territory to hide. Any more and the track would start to develop uninteresting, however a dynamic bridge or countermelody can have delivered a delightful conclusion that begged for fast replays. As an alternative of showing a sonic adventure, Good is caught in a single equipment, nodding its head and tapping its toe however by no means if truth be told shifting.
| Hooks | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Longevity | 7 |
| Bias | 7 |
| RATING | 7 |
Grade: C-
