As if BoA wasn’t busy sufficient with her album launched final week, she’s again with a brand new Japanese single as nicely. We’ve groundbreakers like BoA and Tohoshinki to thank for Okay-pop’s reputation in Japan, and it’s at all times good to see them take one other well-deserved victory lap. Good For U might not be a revelatory new ripple in BoA’s storied profession, but it surely’s a good sufficient bop.
Having traversed just about each Okay-pop sub-genre you’ll be able to think about throughout the previous twenty-something years, BoA performs with present traits on this groovy observe. The track has a generic sheen, pushed by acquainted instrumental prospers and melodies that don’t require a lot stretching or distinctive persona. The refrain bunts, choosing a repetitive sing-talk strategy relatively than the melodically explosive singing everyone knows BoA is able to. On this means, the observe is one more instance of excellent vibes that don’t actually go wherever.
Due to this, Good For U is unlikely to finish up on any BoA best-ofs. It’s the form of track you take heed to as soon as, get pleasure from nicely sufficient, and promptly neglect a couple of week later. If it wasn’t for BoA’s unimaginable legacy propping up the fabric, there’d be nothing a lot to jot down concerning the track. It’s catchy. It’s polished. It’s effective. It’s… relatively pointless.
| Hooks | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Longevity | 8 |
| Bias | 7 |
| RATING | 7.5 |
Grade: C
