After a long-fought battle, Spotlight have lastly reclaimed their unique title (Beast/B2ST) from their former company. Even so, it looks as if they’re hanging onto the Spotlight moniker for promotions. They’ve promoted that approach for over seven years now, which is longer than many total idol careers. With this in thoughts, I suppose it doesn’t make sense to hurry proper again to “Beast” instantly.
As an unique fan of second-gen teams like Spotlight, I’ve discovered my lesson in terms of anticipating these teams to match the standard and pleasure of their greatest work throughout their latter day promotions. That’s simply not how pop music operates besides in essentially the most uncommon and extraordinary circumstances. With that stated, I can’t say I’ve been thrilled with a brand new Spotlight tune in years, and new single Chains isn’t any totally different. The monitor is okay, however extremely forgettable and never even near their most iconic work.
On the plus aspect, there’s a lot about Chains that feels quintessentially Spotlight/Beast. That’s largely right down to their immediately recognizable vocals, that are as robust and welcome as ever. Nonetheless, the precise tune plods alongside with out a lot objective. Uninteresting verses segue right into a too-slow pre-chorus earlier than the beat drops for Chains‘ foremost hook. This phase might use extra bounce to focus on its funkier instincts. As a substitute of thrilling listeners or eliciting an emotional response, the monitor merely strikes via its items with a studied professionalism that feels extra like an obligation than a pleasure.
| Hooks | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Longevity | 7 |
| Bias | 8 |
| RATING | 7.5 |
Grade: C