J-pop promotion schedules generally is a bit bizarre, particularly when in comparison with Ok-pop’s tightly-wound logistics. &TEAM’s new single doesn’t formally come out till subsequent week (at which level the complete music video can be unveiled), however they’ve pre-released it alongside a efficiency video right this moment. For the reason that full audio is out, this appears nearly as good a time as any to put in writing in regards to the track.
&TEAM have slowly crept as much as being considered one of my present favourite acts on the power of their more and more nice singles run. I like them finest when performing upbeat, anthemic materials (b-side Huge Suki is a significant jam in case you missed it), however they debuted with a darker, rock-meets-rap sound. Go In Blind is a throwback to that aesthetic, eradicating buoyancy for grittier textures. Unsurprisingly, I like this lower than pleasure bombs like Aoarashi or pounding rock tracks like Yukiakari, however the track has its charms.
Opening with a catchy guitar riff, Go In Blind strikes right into a stuttering verse underlined by lure percussion. Issues enhance as we hit the melodic pre-chorus. That is the track’s most memorable second and is over manner too quickly. In distinction, the refrain feels too restrained for its personal good. The instrumental beefs up, however the melodies lack the standard spark I affiliate with &TEAM’s music. The bombast of the association pulls this over the road, however if you happen to’re going to go along with a extra brittle association, you want the form of killer hooks that fueled their early-2025 spotlight Deer Hunter.
| Hooks | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Longevity | 8 |
| Bias | 8 |
| RATING | 8 |
Grade: B-