Seventeen sub-unit BSS conquered 2023 with their megahit Preventing. Throughout that yr, its catchy refrain and memorable choreo turned the sort of well-liked touchstone you see in every single place — from dance challenges to selection reveals. That degree of success may be troublesome to comply with, and it was most likely sensible of BSS to attend practically two years earlier than releasing one other title observe. CBZ (Primetime) (청바지) picks up the baton with a equally upbeat aptitude, performing as a cool burst of cheer for the beginning of 2025.
I’m not all the time the most effective viewers for what BSS supply, because the humorous nature of their music can usually really feel gimmicky to me. The gimmicks are bolstered by unbelievable expertise and catchy melodies, which actually helps, however even a music as potent as Preventing can come throughout extra like a gag from a comedy present than an everlasting pop observe. CBZ skirts the identical line, enjoyably funky however all the time with a touch of novelty that retains me from utterly falling into its charms.
No matter I might imagine, the music by no means lapses in vitality. Its percussion is relentlessly perky, unfurling a bounding tempo ornamented with jazzy keys and thrives of guitar and brass. The refrain flows effortlessly over this combine, benefiting from the blokes’ sturdy vocals. It’s not as anthemic as Preventing, but it surely has a enjoyable, festival-like depth that may possible profit from dwell performances. We’ll see if CBZ will grow to be the identical chart-and-culture-conquering hit as its predecessor, however for now I get pleasure from it rather less than Preventing.
| Hooks | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Longevity | 8 |
| Bias | 8 |
| RATING | 8 |
Grade: B-