Lower than a month for the reason that launch of their new Korean album, Twice have already returned with the lead observe of their upcoming Japanese album. They’re definitely busy, and Enemy represents a brand new sonic problem for them. The group has lengthy been identified for his or her shiny pop sound however this observe injects a grittier rock texture.
Regardless that that is very a lot in line with present traits, it’s nonetheless shocking to listen to Twice’s vocals backed by a heavy band sound. They pull it off properly, however I’d have appreciated to listen to stronger materials for his or her first massive enterprise into this style. Fairly than explode with rock depth, Enemy sounds extra like a generic mid-tempo that simply so occurs to incorporate guitars. That is most evident through the verses, which rely simply as a lot on entice percussion as they do on rock power. Issues enhance as we hit the dramatic pre-chorus, however I’m not offered on Enemy‘s centerpiece.
Strip all of the style hallmarks from the manufacturing and Enemy has a comparatively plodding tempo. For a tune like this to work for me, it must be bolstered by a stellar refrain. Enemy‘s hook is just too rote and predictable to supply a lot inspiration, fusing a repetitive melody to some prospers of higher-toned drama. It’s all fairly lockstep in construction, although Twice do their finest to inject ardour and grit. For some followers, I think merely listening to them function on this musical realm can be sufficient to fulfill.
| Hooks | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Longevity | 8 |
| Bias | 7 |
| RATING | 7.5 |
Grade: C
