I really feel like I ought to open this assessment the very same method I did the one for ZEROBASEONE’s new Japanese single moments in the past. Like ZB1, &TEAM have labored their method into my core 5 new-gen boy teams, slightly below the trinity of TWS, RIIZE and BOYNEXTDOOR. Their music has change into more and more robust, harnessing a melodic rock sound that actually matches the group. The massive distinction, in fact, is that &TEAM is focused predominantly towards the Japanese market and hasn’t but made an official Korean debut (although they’ve recorded Korean variations of their J-pop hits).
Deer Hunter is the third new monitor to be promoted from their second album, following the seasonal Illumination and the superb Yukiakari. On first pay attention, I discovered Deer Hunter completely advantageous however not significantly noteworthy. These groovy dance tracks are a dime a dozen in J-pop/Ok-pop, and its minimalist sound isn’t at all times to my liking. Nonetheless, repeat listens have introduced out the track’s allure, and paired with standout choreography the monitor actually shines.
Although I like &TEAM’s music, I typically wrestle to distinguish between their voices. They’re a gaggle full of related tones, however Deer Hunter twists this by layering evocative vocal results throughout its refrain and letting the blokes sing of their decrease register. The decision and response hook is a complete earworm, following by slinky synth that provides nice texture to the monitor. This synth riff jogs my memory of one other (very well-known?) track, however I can’t fairly put my finger on it. Nonetheless, these strong substances come collectively to kind a complete that’s even higher than its components.
| Hooks | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Longevity | 9 |
| Bias | 8 |
| RATING | 8.5 |
Grade: B