A couple 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 monitor both felt refreshingly new for Okay-pop or like a little bit of a nap. I fall within the latter class, although I did respect its distinctive tone. Pre-releases are afforded some leeway with regards to being quirky or loosey-goosey, but it surely’s the title monitor’s job to tug all the things collectively.
Shoot (Firecracker) is a jauntier affair, although a lot of the monitor is roofed in the identical gauzy nonchalance that has develop into a fifth gen lady group staple. It’s fascinating as a result of Chaeyoung hails from a woman group of a really totally 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 needs to be their very own factor and have a motive to exist outdoors of the principle group and Shoot efficiently carves its personal area of interest. Whereas I want the track hit tougher, that’s a critique I may degree on the overwhelming majority of Okay-pop this present day.
As a substitute, I’ll reward Shoot‘s catchy refrain, which carries the proper degree of breezy thrill. The track’s verses are a bit too featherweight for my liking, however the hook has a satisfying effectivity that will get lots of bang from its restricted buck. Rhythm guitar performs a big position on this success, including a disco groove to the buoyant association. Chaeyoung’s gentle vocal is well-suited to this strategy, fashionable 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 pleased sufficient to warrant a way of comforting longevity.
| Hooks | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Longevity | 9 |
| Bias | 8 |
| RATING | 8.5 |
Grade: B
