1. Fortunate To Be Beloved // 2. Countdown! // 3. Random Play // 4. Freestyle // 5. Now Enjoying // 6. Go Again

LUCKY TO BE LOVED

The overriding feeling amongst weblog readers appears to be that I’m completely loopy for loving TWS’s new single Countdown, however I promise you that is no PSYOP or self-justification. Although to be honest, I made the uncommon transfer of self-editing an prolonged model of the tune for my very own music library that enhances what I hear within the unique and extra totally represents the opinions I specified by my evaluation yesterday. At any price, I sometimes characteristic track-by-track album critiques from a few of my favourite acts in Ok-pop, and TWS have reached that threshold. Over the course of the following 5 days, I need to take a look at every tune on their new mini album.

For individuals who discovered Countdown an excessive amount of of a Plot Twist / S/N retread, album opener Fortunate To Be Beloved presents one thing fairly totally different. Its subdued tone is way more in keeping with latest single Final Pageant, although the tune isn’t as melodically (or sonically) developed as that observe. It is a good temper for TWS as a result of they’ve such robust, attribute vocals. I like listening to their voices entrance and heart within the combine, they usually sound nice right here.

The tune itself is the form of mellow, mid-tempo dance observe I typically consider as “H&M-core.” Melding components of UK storage with atmospheric synth, Fortunate To Be Beloved unfolds with a trendy nonchalance that’s arduous to withstand. I’ll at all times desire pop music that’s a bit extra energetic, however that is very well carried out and I wouldn’t be mad if it was chosen as a follow-up single. Of all of the songs on the album, it in all probability has the best potential to develop with time because it’s such and straightforward, unobtrusive pay attention. And similar to Countdown, a knockout bridge would have been very welcome.

Grade: B