Mystic Story has turn out to be often called a artistic, barely left-of-center company, residence to quirky woman group Billlie, the violin-powered idol band Lucy and Ok-pop’s authentic sonic rulebreakers Brown Eyed Ladies. Now, it’s time for a extra conventional boy group with the soon-to-debut ARrC. Earlier than their official unveiling subsequent month, they’ve teased us with pre-release Dummy.
I hope ARrC will emerge as true trade wild playing cards, abandoning boy group tropes in favor of their very own musical playground. Nonetheless, Dummy tempers that hope. As a substitute of swinging onerous proper out of the gate, the tune delivers a comparatively normal, NCT-adjacent retro chant rap throwdown. The observe is probably going positioned to showcase the group’s abilities and vitality moderately than unveil a grand ambition, however even inside these expectations Dummy could possibly be stronger.
I benefit from the tune’s bass-heavy groove, at instances hearkening all the best way again to Ok-pop’s first-gen stalwarts H.O.T. The manufacturing has a straightforward rhythm, immediately ingratiating with out unnecessary switch-ups. There are a number of good vocal prospers sprinkled throughout the verses, pointing towards thrilling potential. Nonetheless, Dummy‘s repetitive (borderline annoying) refrain is much less enchanting. To be trustworthy, I don’t benefit from the phrase “dummy” normally, and the monotonous method during which it’s deployed solely provides to that concern. Greater than something, Dummy confuses me. I’m to see who or what ARrC turn out to be, as a result of this doesn’t really feel like their ultimate type.
| Hooks | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Longevity | 8 |
| Bias | 8 |
| RATING | 7.75 |
Grade: C+
