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.
Although that is very a lot in step with present developments, it’s nonetheless stunning to listen to Twice’s vocals backed by a heavy band sound. They pull it off effectively, however I’d have preferred to listen to stronger materials for his or her first massive enterprise into this style. Slightly than explode with rock depth, Enemy sounds extra like a generic mid-tempo that simply so occurs to incorporate guitars. That is most evident in the course of the verses, which rely simply as a lot on lure percussion as they do on rock vitality. 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 simply too rote and predictable to supply a lot inspiration, fusing a repetitive melody to a couple 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 believe merely listening to them function on this musical realm shall be sufficient to fulfill.
| Hooks | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Longevity | 8 |
| Bias | 7 |
| RATING | 7.5 |
Grade: C