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Labyrinth (from Labyrinth – 2020)

Earlier Ideas: “The observe attracts robust affect from J-pop, however not the form of ornate, wistful fare that impressed GFriend’s new single Crossroads. As an alternative, Labyrinth hearkens again to the high-energy techno of the late 90’s – one among my favourite J-pop eras ever.” (full overview)

Up to date ideas: Fingertip’s synth warrior vitality was lastly revisited three years later with this dynamite album observe. No GFriend b-side deserved to be a title observe greater than Labyrinth. It has unbelievable efficiency, heightened by electrical guitar and a killer post-chorus synth riff. If there’s a weak level, it’s the verses. They might do with an additional kick right here and there – significantly in the course of the second verse. Nevertheless, the refrain is hermetic and extremely dramatic and a standout bridge builds towards a knockout climax. This isn’t fairly approaching “legendary” standing for me, however it’s rattling shut.

Grade: A