Song Review: Blackswan – Roll Up

Throughout their Rania, BP Rania and Blackswan days, this group has been residence to a whopping twenty 4 members. This revolving door has gained some stability up to now few years, with the present line-up performing collectively since 2022. Roll Up arrives simply over a yr since their final comeback and sees the group attempting on a more durable edged sound.

Blackswan’s discography has been very hit and miss for me, at its greatest when experimenting with sounds to craft music that’s a bit totally different than different lady teams. In distinction, Roll Up conforms to a sure kind of Okay-pop construction — suppose BLACKPINK’s extra boastful segments with out the dramatic melodies buttressing their choruses. The music video opts for a western theme, however that affect doesn’t switch into the music. As an alternative, Roll Up makes use of a toolbox of sharp percussion and stylish synth.

Blackswan ship swagger in addition to some other group, however nothing about this track connects with me. The refrain is deflating and repetitive whereas the general message appears to be “have a look at us, we’re so cool” — a sentiment that’s been delivered two billion occasions in Okay-pop already. There’s no originality to be discovered and the music itself is boring and uninspired.

Grade: D