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 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 in terms of being quirky or loosey-goosey, but it surely’s the title monitor’s job to drag the whole lot 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 woman 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 ought to be their very own factor and have a motive to exist exterior of the primary group and Shoot efficiently carves its personal area of interest. Whereas I want the tune hit tougher, that’s a critique I might degree on the overwhelming majority of Okay-pop nowadays.
As a substitute, I’ll reward Shoot‘s catchy refrain, which carries the proper degree of breezy thrill. The tune’s verses are a bit too featherweight for my liking, however the hook has a satisfying effectivity that will get numerous 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 pleased sufficient to warrant a way of comforting longevity.
| Hooks | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Longevity | 9 |
| Bias | 8 |
| RATING | 8.5 |
Grade: B
