Crimson Velvet’s group work could also be fairly rare at this stage of their profession, however a full album from member Irene ought to tide some followers over. She made her solo debut in 2024 and has additionally been lively in a sub-unit with fellow member Seulgi, however a full undertaking like this affords additional alternative to develop her personal sound. That sound appears largely tied to the dancefloor, although I want title monitor Greatest Fan remembered that Irene is a singer as effectively.

You all know the way I really feel about this “speaking over a membership beat” epidemic in Ok-pop. I really like upbeat materials, however have develop into so pissed off that these dance beats have by some means taken the place of melody. To me, melody is the only finest predictor of longevity. It stands the take a look at of time. And as regards to melody, Greatest Fan is a fairly large offender. Little or no (if any?) of the tune is definitely sung. As an alternative, Irene skirts by the brisk membership beat with varied cadences of speak. From verse to refrain, Greatest Fan hinges on makes an attempt to create catchy catchphrases. Sadly, I’m not within the catchphrase enterprise. In any other case, I’d be reviewing novelty t-shirts as an alternative of music.

I’m a giant fan of Greatest Fan‘s manufacturing and want it had an precise tune to help. The beat is vibrant and buoyant and carries its propulsion by its complete runtime. It’s a pleasant mixture of disco, electro and extra fashionable dance sounds. However on the finish of the day, manufacturing isn’t what I bear in mind a few tune, and Greatest Fan‘s irritating sing-talk hooks are unlikely to develop in the way in which that Hearts2Hearts’ equally talky RUDE did. A requesite “La La La” conclusion doesn’t add a lot to the recipe.

Grade: C