1. Fortunate To Be Liked // 2. Countdown! // 3. Random Play // 4. Freestyle // 5. Now Enjoying // 6. Go Again
RANDOM PLAY
Going into this album, I used to be holding my fingers crossed for one more music like final yr’s hey! hey!. I’ll in all probability be hoping for that every time TWS make a comeback as a result of I like that music a lot and anthemic rock music actually fits them as a bunch. Strive With Us doesn’t have a observe on this fashion, however guitar remains to be used liberally all through. The largest instance of that is Random Play.
Somewhat than go full area rock, Random Play melds bouncy synthpop, hip-hop and guitar distortion right into a catchy combine. As traditional with this group, each the verses and refrain supply possibilities for highly effective vocal turns. That is when the music is at its greatest. The plonky second verse doesn’t do a complete lot for me, however I like the prolonged melodic traces in verse one. In the meantime, the refrain has a wide-eyed power that looks like embarking on an journey. The melodies right here could possibly be extra full-throated and memorable, however the hook has actual pulse that retains it endearingly upbeat.
| Hooks | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Longevity | 9 |
| Bias | 9 |
| RATING | 8.5 |
Grade: B