Most Japanese releases from Ok-pop acts don’t actually try to interact with the Japanese market past a floor stage, making it thrilling once we get a global duet or observe written by J-pop expertise. Stray Children’ Social Path pairs the group with theme-song-queen and total epic rocker LiSA.
Social Path appears like a nod again towards Stray Children’ debut period, inserting rock influences entrance and heart and anchoring its enchantment with extra sung melody than the group has embraced over the previous few years. It’s a downright easy observe, and that’s type of refreshing. LiSA doesn’t seem till the second half of every refrain, making her really feel a bit tacked on after they may’ve featured her as a extra lively collaborator. However once you’ve already received eight guys in your group, I suppose there’s not a lot room for further voices.
Total, Social Path will get your blood pumping. Its mixture of guitars and skittering percussion craft robust power that continues to be constant all through. The melodies within the refrain really feel a bit rote, particularly when in comparison with Japan’s many examples of improbable, charge-you-up rock anthems. However it’s enjoyable to listen to Stray Children return to this sonic guise.
| Hooks | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Longevity | 9 |
| Bias | 8 |
| RATING | 8.25 |
Grade: B
