Momoland are again! I repeat: Momoland are again! This isn’t a drill. After their disbandment in 2023, the group have confirmed that nothing is ever actually lifeless in Okay-pop and have made a return with new single Rodeo. That is their first new music in almost 4 years — a time interval that represents an entire generational shift in Okay-pop. So whereas some corners of the web will likely be charmed by their return, youthful audiences could be scratching their heads and asking: “who?”
Momoland had a short interval of ubiquity within the late-2010s with fluffy, upbeat materials like Bboom Bboom and BAAM. Sure, the group enjoys onomatopoeia. The phrase “rodeo” will not be a sound impact itself, but it surely’s handled as one right here. The track is vibrant and exuberant, and whereas it’s removed from the most effective instance of this sound it’s so refreshing to listen to unbridled pleasure bursting from a brand new woman group monitor. Rodeo feels tailor made for karaoke events, slotting properly alongside Korea’s well-liked trot hits.
Your enjoyment for Rodeo will hinge upon how you’re feeling about excessive pitched vocal chants. Quite than let a sticky instrumental hook do the speaking, the track’s “Row-day-oh! EE ryah! EE ryah! EE ryah!” turns into an incessant calling card. in the event you let down your guard and float, it’s simple to get misplaced within the foolish attraction. In any case, Momoland is all about foolish attraction. Fortunately, Rodeo strikes at such a brisk tempo that it hardly provides you time to assume critically. I’m positive the stay levels will likely be a complete blast.
| Hooks | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Longevity | 8 |
| Bias | 9 |
| RATING | 8.25 |
Grade: B
