New J-pop group STARGLOW made their pre-debut final 12 months with the superb EDM banger Moonchaser. That tune turned one in every of my favorites of they 12 months and made me hope for an official debut that adopted the same soundscape. With Star Want, the blokes have moved in a unique path however confirmed themselves simply as adept at a lighter, funkier fashion.
I don’t typically write full evaluations for J-pop anymore, however this tune has been caught in my head all week so I figured it deserved an extended function than what it’ll get on this week’s J-pop round-up. In some ways, Star Want follows present tendencies. It has that very same guitar led funk beat I all the time appear to hint again to Justin Timberlake’s Like I Love You (regardless of it not being distinctive to JT in any respect). What makes this tune particular is its collection of indelible hooks. The refrain strikes by means of a number of distinct moments, from a lilting melody to the impossibly catchy “Maintain on to my want to want, Star want to want” post-chorus. (Aspect be aware: member Taiki has probably the most satisfying diction. If diction might be its personal hook, he’s discovered a strategy to do it!)
General, this tune is simply boppy. Typically it’s so simple as that. The manufacturing doesn’t reinvent any wheels, however each second hits with memorable power. The members’ numerous vocal tones add loads of texture that retains the monitor continuously fascinating. I hope they don’t solely abandon thrilling EDM-pop, however I’m fairly glad with this as a debut.
| Hooks | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Longevity | 9 |
| Bias | 9 |
| RATING | 8.75 |
Grade: B+