I used to be fortunate to be entrance row at Hwasa’s showcase stage throughout this yr’s KCON LA and that efficiency crystallized her strengths as an artist. Although I haven’t at all times beloved her solo work, she’s racked up a strong discography of assorted materials. And with Hwasa’s charismatic execution, practically something can flip into successful.
New single Good Goodbye is a departure from the sassy, upbeat materials she often releases, taking the vitality down for a languid temper piece. The tune is sparsely produced, notably throughout its verses. These segments go by with out a lot impression, leaving the heavy lifting to the refrain.
Good Goodbye facilities on a breezy hook that blends sentiment with pop shimmer. I’m undecided if one thing will be “muted” and “anthemic” on the similar time, however the refrain blurs this line in a satisfying means. I really feel like I’ve heard its melody earlier than in Okay-pop (it’s very Teddy-coded, really), however the familiarity works to the tune’s profit. In the end, the observe is just too slight to elicit many sparks — particularly after such an extended hiatus since her final comeback.
| Hooks | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Longevity | 8 |
| Bias | 7 |
| RATING | 7.5 |
Grade: C