In the event you grasp round Ok-pop fandom lengthy sufficient, you’ll know that some truths are absolute. For instance, when an company declares {that a} boy group is showcasing a “new” sound or picture, it virtually all the time means they’re performing some type of darkish and/or braggadocious hip-hop. It virtually by no means means they’re doubling down on melody or choosing a brighter vitality. That’s simply how it’s with businesses and their restricted musical imaginations. That is all to say, Treasure’s latest mini album didn’t go down the route I’d hoped for (it’s just about all darkish and/or braggadocious hip-hop), however I’ve discovered myself warming to title monitor If I anyway. What can I say? The little synth squiggles that interface with every refrain tickle my ears in a pleasing manner.
Following If I, the fellows have unveiled a music video for sub-unit HYUNHAYO, consisting of rappers Hyunsuk, Haruto, and Yoshi. This occurs to be the opposite tune on the EP I get pleasure from, even when only a bit. At its greatest, Nally-Na has the swaggering silliness of an previous Block B monitor. This boisterous vitality goes a good distance towards promoting a tune known as “Nally-Na” and for those who flip your mind off and give up to the clobbering, cumbersome beat you’ll in all probability have a very good time.
The actual disgrace is, Nally-Na grows a lot stronger throughout its closing moments when a contrasting synth texture arrives to interrupt up the monotony. I want extra of the tune stretched its palette on this manner. A repetitive “Nally-na, we prefer to social gathering” hook is nothing to jot down dwelling about. Like many of the tune, it’s about as apparent as could be. But when all we’re doing right here is reheating tropes, these ones are mildly satisfying in the appropriate way of thinking.
| Hooks | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Longevity | 8 |
| Bias | 8 |
| RATING | 8 |
Grade: B-