Earlier this 12 months, Waker’s debut slipped between the cracks for a lot of listeners. A whole lack of music present promotion most likely didn’t assist, however I wish to go to bat for the track as a result of I nonetheless suppose Atlantis is a 2024 spotlight. The fellows have now returned with a summer time comeback, serving a Vanilla Choco Shake to chill down the season.
First off, I’m happy that it is a fully-fleshed out track. There’s no two-minutes-and-call-it-a-day enterprise taking place right here. At over three and a half minutes, Vanilla Choco Shake unveils with panache, taking its time by a sequence of catchy verses and leaving room for a splashy bridge earlier than the finale. As with Atlantis, the members’ efficiency is tight and spectacular. Even inside this lighter framework, their talent is clearly evident.
These hoping for a knockout comeback could also be a bit underwhelmed by Vanilla Choco Shake. It’s a fluffy, upbeat pop track that largely wafts by with out grabbing you by the collar. The refrain — whereas catchy — looks like a missed alternative for one thing extra sturdy. However then once more, I felt the identical means about Atlantis at first and that track turned out to be a serious grower. Greater than something, I’m charmed by Waker’s upbeat summer time power and basic pop method.
| Hooks | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Longevity | 9 |
| Bias | 8 |
| RATING | 8.25 |
Grade: B