Seventeen sub-unit BSS conquered 2023 with their megahit Combating. Throughout that 12 months, its catchy refrain and memorable choreo grew to become the form of in style touchstone you see all over the place — from dance challenges to selection exhibits. That degree of success may be troublesome to observe, and it was most likely sensible of BSS to attend almost two years earlier than releasing one other title monitor. CBZ (Primetime) (청바지) picks up the baton with a equally upbeat aptitude, appearing as a cool burst of cheer for the beginning of 2025.
I’m not all the time one of the best viewers for what BSS supply, because the humorous nature of their music can typically really feel gimmicky to me. The gimmicks are bolstered by unbelievable expertise and catchy melodies, which actually helps, however even a music as potent as Combating can come throughout extra like a gag from a comedy present than an everlasting pop monitor. CBZ skirts the identical line, enjoyably funky however all the time with a touch of novelty that retains me from fully falling into its charms.
No matter I might imagine, the music by no means lapses in vitality. Its percussion is relentlessly perky, unfurling a bounding tempo ornamented with jazzy keys and thrives of guitar and brass. The refrain flows effortlessly over this combine, profiting from the blokes’ strong vocals. It’s not as anthemic as Combating, however it has a enjoyable, festival-like depth that can possible profit from stay performances. We’ll see if CBZ will grow to be the identical chart-and-culture-conquering hit as its predecessor, however for now I take pleasure in it rather less than Combating.
| Hooks | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Longevity | 8 |
| Bias | 8 |
| RATING | 8 |
Grade: B-
