Recent off her function in season two of Squid Sport, it seems like the right time for Jo Yuri to remind us that she’s additionally a singer. Her final title observe was launched virtually two years in the past, which seems like a century. The shiny Taxi stays one among her greatest, however judging by new single Farewell For Now! (이제 안녕!) she’s keen to maneuver on to a brand new sound.
As with so many Okay-pop idols this yr, Jo Yuri has picked up the guitar for a rock reinvention. Farewell For Now sees her pushing additional towards an indie sound, although its sentimental taste might additionally work properly as a soundtrack. In one other world this tune could be organized because the form of strings-laden ballad that backdrops so many dramas. It’s given additional heft due to that aforementioned guitar and anthemic percussion, however no matter its association the tune isn’t doing a lot for me.
File this beneath: nice however unmemorable. Jo Yuri’s vocal is crystal clear and fits this style properly. The manufacturing pulls all of the strikes you’d anticipate from this type. There are climaxes and moments of sing-to-the-rafters catharsis. But, the melodies aren’t very fascinating. I really feel like I’ve heard this tune a dozen instances earlier than and that is merely the most recent packaging. I hope it does properly for Jo Yuri, however I can’t see myself returning to it.
| Hooks | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Longevity | 7 |
| Bias | 7 |
| RATING | 7.5 |
Grade: C
