After I first delved into J-pop almost a decade in the past, the best entry factors have been Ok-pop acts performing in Japanese. That they had built-in familiarity, and the acts tended to take a protected strategy that complimented their Korean discography. Now that I’m steeped in Japanese music from Japanese creators and performers, I discover most J-pop releases from Ok-pop acts relatively forgettable – extra a product than an inventive assertion.
Kep1er strike an fascinating stability since they depend two Japanese performers amongst their ranks. However like a lot of their friends, I Do! Do You? is designed for max world consumption. As nice and upbeat as it’s, the music has been smoothed of each edge. I haven’t discovered its composition credit but, however I’d be shocked if this wasn’t the work of CJ ENM’s extensive web of Korean composers-for-hire. It has that sense of anonymity about it, as if everybody concerned obtained the identical rubber-stamped transient and delivered the precise recipe it requested. The music may be very whelming, however that’s type of the purpose.
On the plus facet, I Do! Do You? has verve. The punctuation of its title ought to inform you that! If we should go generic, I’d relatively an upbeat burst of power than a darkish slog. This model compliments Kep1er’s youthful persona and so they pull it off in addition to could be anticipated. Your entire observe bops alongside pleasantly, fueled by a buoyant rhythm and celebratory blasts of brass. I in all probability gained’t hearken to it once more, however as a contemporary J-pop/Ok-pop product it’s completely serviceable.
| Hooks | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Longevity | 8 |
| Bias | 7 |
| RATING | 7.5 |
Grade: C
