Ok-band Lucy is all the way down to a trio in the meanwhile as member Gwangil serves his obligatory enlistment. Seeing them as three doesn’t appear proper, however they’re plunging forward with an upcoming new album and pre-release single Wakey Wakey (잠깨). The band have promised new issues this period, however judging from this observe their signature sound could be very a lot intact.

I’ve an excessive amount of affection for Lucy and their music, but when I’m being sincere I haven’t actually been obsessive about one among their songs since 2021. Their whimsical mix of band and violin stays engrossing and their musical character is as successful as ever. Nevertheless, they’ve struggled to recapture the melodic magic of their greatest materials. Wakey Wakey is jaunty however slight. It’s a toe-tapper in essentially the most inconsequential method — the form of tune you may discover rattling by way of your reminiscence all through the day however rapidly neglect as you progress onto different issues. Nevertheless, I admire the musical nods to the quirkier aspect of their discography. The power right here jogs my memory a little bit of 2020’s Jogging, although I’m unsure Wakey Wakey will get pleasure from the identical longevity.

Grade: C+