After a slew of singles, newcomers HITGS are lastly releasing their first mini album. The Chuseok vacation is a really odd time to take action, however they’re out with new title observe Comfortable as we speak. To this point, their music has been pitched to a younger viewers, at occasions sounding like one thing you’d hear on a youngsters’s present. Comfortable has these moments as properly, but additionally experiments with extra refined textures.
Comfortable‘s opening chant doesn’t encourage confidence, however the tune rights itself virtually instantly. Total, it’s a breezy pop observe, melding present woman group traits with a bit extra pep. The melodies are sturdy all through, even constructing towards a key change on the finale. That “glad, glad” chant returns typically, however its muted sufficient to work fairly than repel. A satisfying strings pattern jogs my memory of hits from IVE and ILLIT in a great way, including oomph because the tune’s refrain crests.
Total, Comfortable is uncluttered and protected, however in a comforting approach. It’s acquired the marginally gimmicky attraction of older Okay-pop generations and the wistful, easy-listening vitality of the trade’s present crop. This mixture offers HITGS their greatest single but, and it’s not a detailed competitors.
| Hooks | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Longevity | 8 |
| Bias | 8 |
| RATING | 8.25 |
Grade: B
