When the tracklist for Picheolin’s “debut” album was launched, I used to be excited to see the title “Hitchhiker” on the credit for its title monitor. The visionary producer doesn’t appear to work on a lot materials lately and his out-of-the-box pondering is at all times appreciated. Nonetheless, with every pre-release monitor launched underneath this alter-ego schtick, it turned obvious that Dino’s Picheolin venture can be leaning a lot additional into comedy than I anticipated.

On this approach, there’s greater than a little bit Gangnam Type in Social gathering Rock Rock‘s thumping sound. In fact, Gangnam Type managed to be each humorous and an excellent tune, whereas this one doesn’t totally hit both of these targets. The verses are considerably fulfilling as a result of the vitality stays excessive. The pre-chorus injects a catchy melody, however sadly resolves in a lumbering refrain that’s extra obnoxious than thrilling. Have I ever talked about how a lot I hate when quick dance tracks go half-time for his or her refrain? It’s such a buzzkill.

Whereas I recognize Dino’s dedication to the bit, it’s clear this entire Picheolin factor simply isn’t for me. It’s not entertaining sufficient to take pleasure in as parody and the music isn’t sturdy sufficient to take pleasure in by itself deserves. And even with a improbable producer connected, that is the worst monitor but. At the least it’s additionally the shortest!

Grade: D