Earlier this yr, CIX’s Thunder grew to become a favourite of many followers. I preferred the track too, although it has loved little-to-no endurance on my playlist. Nonetheless, its crunchy electro funk felt like a pleasant makeover for the group’s sound. That sense of bombast appears to be a one-off as new single Surprise You (니가 궁금해) shifts issues but once more.
We’re in murkier territory with this one as an insistent synthline belies a observe that’s way more reserved than anticipated. CIX have launched nice midtempo materials earlier than and there are moments the place Surprise You feels as if it’s going to turn into a kind of highlights. However somewhat than construct upon its strengths, the observe pulls again each time I hope it could blossom. On first hear, it’s virtually laborious to tell apart the verses from the refrain as each are delivered with the identical emphasis. This makes for a dreamlike association that appears like swimming by way of cloudy water in the hunt for mild.
As all the time, stronger hooks would profit Surprise You. If the manufacturing received’t delineate the track’s numerous segments, it’s as much as the melodies to attract vital distinctions. As a substitute, each ingredient of Surprise You operates with comparable depth, making it a nice however considerably flat hear. Nevertheless, the blokes are shirtless all through a lot of the music video so I’m positive that can cancel out any musical shortcomings for a large portion of the viewers!
| Hooks | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Longevity | 8 |
| Bias | 8 |
| RATING | 7.5 |
Grade: C
