Alongside their full-group comeback Maestro, Seventeen’s specialised items are additionally releasing music movies for his or her new songs. Following the hip-hop staff’s LALALI comes the efficiency staff’s Spell.

My favourite unit tracks usually emerge from the efficiency staff, however given the character of their specialty these songs additionally have a tendency to profit from an accompanying visible. Spell definitely suits this standards, making it tough to overview by itself. Coupled with choreography, its vibe-heavy sound enjoys new life not current inside the monitor itself.

There’s no level in reviewing a tune for what it’s not, however I can ascribe worth primarily based alone style and preferences. Spell is way more downbeat than lots of the efficiency staff’s tracks — nearly hypnotic in its flowing repetition. The blokes have embraced the percussion and temper of Afrobeats and this instrumental is impeccably produced. I really like the reverb on their vocals, matching the hazy, dreamlike power of the melodies. However when it comes all the way down to it, there’s simply not sufficient right here to compel me. It’s an entrancing vibe that might enhance with a extra dynamic association. But when it did that, it might be a totally completely different fashion of tune so it’s arduous to disclaim Spell‘s effectiveness inside its personal constraints.

Grade: C