To me, SF9 have at all times come throughout as musical chameleons. Their materials is reliably polished and well-performed however doesn’t at all times have a definite musical character. As a substitute, they flit between genres and sometimes land on a winner. January’s Bibora was a type of fortunate attracts, gifting the fellows a smooth dancepop confection that went on to rule my winter playlists. Switching seasons, the fellows are again to a summery consolation zone with Don’t Fear, Be Blissful.
No, this isn’t a canopy of the enduring Bobby McFerrin monitor (thank goodness). It’s a shiny, breezy funk monitor that sacrifices ambition for easy grooves. We’ve heard this frothy summer season sound from many boy teams up to now, together with SF9 themselves. It’s mild and amiable but not often manages to go away a long-lasting mark. Given the best melodies and bopping instrumental, this sonic brew may end up in an surprising traditional, however too typically the music merely coasts by.
“Coasts” is an effective phrase to explain Don’t Fear, Be Blissful. It’s infinitely nice and received’t go amiss on any playlist. I can’t assist however nod alongside whereas listening to it, however it by no means reaches out and grabs me by the collar (not that I’m carrying collars in the course of the summer season months!). Its brass-kissed beat provides an easy-listening funk whereas the percussion hits a bit tougher. Much less generic melodies would have complimented this mix, however the track simply isn’t that formidable. Nonetheless, Don’t Fear, Be Blissful builds to a satisfying climax and of all of the comebacks launched immediately it in all probability has the most effective probability of rising on me.
| Hooks | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Longevity | 9 |
| Bias | 8 |
| RATING | 8.25 |
Grade: B