As if BoA wasn’t busy sufficient together with her album launched final week, she’s again with a brand new Japanese single as properly. We’ve got groundbreakers like BoA and Tohoshinki to thank for Okay-pop’s recognition in Japan, and it’s all the time good to see them take one other well-deserved victory lap. Good For U might not be a revelatory new ripple in BoA’s storied profession, but it surely’s a good sufficient bop.
Having traversed just about each Okay-pop sub-genre you possibly can think about throughout the previous twenty-something years, BoA performs with present traits on this groovy monitor. The track has a generic sheen, pushed by acquainted instrumental thrives and melodies that don’t require a lot stretching or distinctive character. The refrain bunts, choosing a repetitive sing-talk method moderately than the melodically explosive singing everyone knows BoA is able to. On this manner, the monitor is yet one more instance of excellent vibes that don’t actually go wherever.
Due to this, Good For U is unlikely to finish up on any BoA best-ofs. It’s the form of track you take heed to as soon as, get pleasure from properly sufficient, and promptly neglect a couple of week later. If it wasn’t for BoA’s unimaginable legacy propping up the fabric, there’d be nothing a lot to write down concerning the track. It’s catchy. It’s polished. It’s nice. It’s… moderately pointless.
| Hooks | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Longevity | 8 |
| Bias | 7 |
| RATING | 7.5 |
Grade: C
