8TURN’s Like A Buddy had the unlucky destiny of being launched in mid-December simply as most music reveals have been occurring hiatus. The fellows lastly promoted it (briefly) a month later, however I can’t assist however suppose that if the track had arrived in summer time it might have discovered a extra enthusiastic viewers. For me, it’s the group’s greatest title observe but and supplied a extra sturdy songwriting fashion than previous work. In distinction, new single LEGGO regresses to a few of their earlier tropes.
The track’s power and coronary heart are in the precise place, drawing affect from old-school hip-hop. It’s carried out with loads of verve, however groove is basically changed with noise. An excessive amount of of the observe sees the fellows shouting on the viewers. The noisy refrain is so overstuffed and one-note that it finally ends up feeling monotonous. There are some cool harmonies taking place right here, however they’re buried below the incessant “LEGGO!” chants. I’m not normally one for restraint in pop music, however a bit might need gone a great distance in relation to this refrain.
A melodic pre-chorus and bridge try and inject some distinction. They really feel like teases to extra fascinating songs, drawing upon 8TURN’s playful power with out the necessity to clobber us over the pinnacle with repetitive shouting. Sadly, these moments don’t final lengthy and finally crumble below the burden of LEGGO‘s boisterous hooks.
| Hooks | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Longevity | 8 |
| Bias | 7 |
| RATING | 7.25 |
Grade: C
