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Sunny Summer time (from Sunny Summer time – 2020)

Earlier Ideas: “The synths shimmer with breezy lightness, the brass-kissed refrain feels propulsive with out ever difficult expectations, and the instrumental pulses with a nimble stream of funk percussion. As by-product as this all could also be, there’s a sure degree of consolation to be mined from the music’s easy association and glowing pop hooks.” (full overview)

Up to date ideas: Sunny Summer time comes from the second half of GFriend’s profession the place they loosened up on their signature sound and dipped their toes in a wide range of genres. For sure, this method was hit and miss. For this music, they struggle their hand at a quintessential summer season sound, rifling via Sistar’s closet for inspiration. They pull Sunny Summer time off nevertheless it’s actually not essentially the most becoming materials for them. I preferred this quite a bit when it was first out – primarily as a result of I used to be determined for summer season fare in a yr that wasn’t actually delivering. Years later, the joy has dimmed a bit. It’s nonetheless a stable seasonal providing, however undoubtedly not up there with GFriend’s greatest.

(On a facet be aware, the title of this music has at all times bothered me. I do know it’s not as repetitive, nevertheless it feels akin to saying one thing like “Wintry Winter.”)

Grade: B