In the case of music I like, there tends to be two classes of songs. There are immediate hits that seize my consideration on first pay attention. Then, there are ‘stealth bombers’ that reveal their charms extra progressively. Each single BOYNEXTDOOR tune has fallen into the second class. In the long term, it doesn’t imply they’re any higher or worse than an immediate smash, however this tends to paint the group’s total score on this weblog. Pre-release single Harmful has already adopted swimsuit, rising extra addictive with every pay attention. I’m curious if this precedent will proceed with new comeback Good Man.
On first pay attention, Good Man appears to lack the insidious hooks and/or emotional urgency that has characterised BOYNEXTDOOR’s sturdy singles run to this point. It’s a pleasing toe tapper with a enjoyable, brassy beat. The refrain is catchy however underdeveloped — or perhaps I’ve simply develop into used to Earth, Wind & Hearth‘s madcap vitality. It’s in all probability unfair to match the 2, however Good Man undoubtedly feels emptier than all the group’s title tracks up to now. It’s one concept repeated usually, tied to an easy-listening vibe that dulls the blokes’ edges.
On the plus facet, this may increasingly pull in followers who weren’t satisfied by BOYNEXTDOOR’s weirder facet. Good Man‘s retro synth and heat manufacturing will match on nearly any playlist and the members’ distinct vocals provide simply sufficient character to set the tune aside from related efforts by different artists. Nonetheless, that is simply BND’s slightest single but — a minimum of after just a few listens. If the same old development persists, I may be extra enthusiastic about it in every week.
| Hooks | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Longevity | 8 |
| Bias | 8 |
| RATING | 7.75 |
Grade: C+