Track Evaluate: LE SSERAFIM – Come Over

When LE SSERAFIM’s album was launched earlier this month, the b-side that appeared to seize most consideration was Ash. I feel that music’s simply tremendous, however feels extra indebted to its temper and soundscape than the kind of melodic pop I are inclined to favor. As a substitute, my ears have been drawn to the off-kilter throwback Come Over. Apparently, HYBE agrees as a result of the music now has its personal music video.

Come Over was co-written by UK band Jungle, and in the event you’ve ever heard any of their work this may shortly develop into apparent. It options an old-school mixture of neo soul and funk that’s develop into Jungle’s calling card. It’s an evocative sound, however not essentially one which lends itself properly to shiny Ok-pop. Certainly, Come Over makes for an odd match with LE SSERAFIM and may benefit from rather more vocal texture and character. Nevertheless, its ethereal sound additionally echoes present developments whereas carving out its personal musical area of interest.

As a music, Come Over is kind of easy and repetitive. Its primary hook is repeated typically (too typically?), making it a little bit of a one-trick pony. At simply over two minutes, this trick isn’t utterly exhausted, nevertheless it additionally lacks the event essential to rework it right into a spotlight. I’d counsel a second chorus — some counter-melody that briefly breaks the construction out of its monotony. In any other case, it is a nice however inessential addition to LE SSERAFIM’s discography.

Grade: B-