A number of days in the past, Twice’s Chaeyoung pre-released the primary style of her debut solo album with Avocado. Relying in your style, that observe both felt refreshingly new for Ok-pop or like a little bit of a sleep. I fall within the latter class, although I did respect its distinctive tone. Pre-releases are afforded some leeway on the subject of being quirky or loosey-goosey, however it’s the title observe’s job to drag all the things collectively.
Shoot (Firecracker) is a jauntier affair, although a lot of the observe is roofed in the identical gauzy nonchalance that has grow to be a fifth gen lady group staple. It’s attention-grabbing as a result of Chaeyoung hails from a woman group of a really completely different period with its personal tropes and expectations and appears to be pushing again on them right here. I’ve at all times believed solo careers must be their very own factor and have a motive to exist outdoors of the primary group and Shoot efficiently carves its personal area of interest. Whereas I want the music hit tougher, that’s a critique I might stage on the overwhelming majority of Ok-pop these days.
As an alternative, I’ll reward Shoot‘s catchy refrain, which carries the proper stage of breezy thrill. The music’s verses are a bit too featherweight for my liking, however the hook has a satisfying effectivity that will get a number of bang from its restricted buck. Rhythm guitar performs a big function on this success, including a disco groove to the buoyant association. Chaeyoung’s mushy vocal is well-suited to this method, trendy and aloof however underpinned by sufficient heat to maintain Shoot anchored to the bottom. I don’t see this appearing as a playlist standout, however its vibes are joyful sufficient to warrant a way of comforting longevity.
| Hooks | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Longevity | 9 |
| Bias | 8 |
| RATING | 8.5 |
Grade: B
