After a slew of singles, newcomers HITGS are lastly releasing their first mini album. The Chuseok vacation is a really odd time to take action, however they’re out with new title observe Pleased in the present day. To this point, their music has been pitched to a younger viewers, at instances sounding like one thing you’d hear on a kids’s present. Pleased has these moments as effectively, but in addition experiments with extra refined textures.
Pleased‘s opening chant doesn’t encourage confidence, however the tune rights itself virtually instantly. Total, it’s a breezy pop observe, melding present lady group tendencies with a bit extra pep. The melodies are sturdy all through, even constructing towards a key change on the finale. That “comfortable, comfortable” chant returns usually, however its muted sufficient to work quite than repel. A satisfying strings pattern jogs my memory of hits from IVE and ILLIT in a great way, including oomph because the tune’s refrain crests.
Total, Pleased is uncluttered and secure, however in a comforting manner. It’s obtained the marginally gimmicky attraction of older Ok-pop generations and the wistful, easy-listening power of the business’s present crop. This mixture provides HITGS their greatest single but, and it’s not an in depth competitors.
| Hooks | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Longevity | 8 |
| Bias | 8 |
| RATING | 8.25 |
Grade: B