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Pingback: 2019 in K-POP so far: Risers & Fallers | The Bias List // K-Pop Reviews & Discussion Pingback: Top K-Pop Songs of 2019 (So Far) | The Bias List // K-Pop Reviews & Discussion Pingback: Song Review: Hyolyn – youknowbetter | The Bias List // K-Pop Reviews & Discussion Pingback: Song Review: AB6IX – Breathe | The Bias List // K-Pop Reviews & Discussion Halsey) | The Bias List // K-Pop Reviews & Discussion Pingback: Song Review: BTS – Boy With Luv (ft. Pingback: Song Review: BVNDIT – Hocus Pocus | The Bias List // K-Pop Reviews & Discussion Pingback: Top Three K-Pop Songs of March 2019 | The Bias List // K-Pop Reviews & Discussion Pingback: TXT (투모로우바이투게더) – CROWN: MV Review – TweetNewscaster Pingback: Song Review: Everglow – Bon Bon Chocolat | The Bias List // K-Pop Reviews & Discussion Pingback: Buried Treasure: TXT – Our Summer | The Bias List // K-Pop Reviews & Discussion I found their B-sides to be nothing special on the first listen, but they’re perfectly pleasant (I’m almost inclined to say I’m surprised that BigHit played it safe, but now that I think about it the synth composition in Crown is a blend of new material and slight influences from current trends, which makes the whole experience much for fun). Here’s hoping they stay consistent and that their influence rubs off on others! The teaser hinted at an empty chorus (albeit with a strong instrumental) so maybe I just had low expectations to begin with, but I’ve listened to the song a dozen times already. Like it or not, TXT will be a force in the genre for the forseeable future, and I was so worried that they’d be a bad one. I’m glad you do as well! Usually our tastes line up fairly well, but I was just the slightest bit worried you’d find the verses too underwhelming to ignore, though I like them fine. If I had my way I would’ve removed any hint of trap elements (including that eye-rolling “skrrt” in the second verse), but otherwise Crown is a very strong debut that feels as if it’s going to enjoy real longevity as we move into spring and summer. The verses are a little more forgettable, but hit a few nice melodic moments while building to a harmony-rich pre-chorus. There’s some wonderful textures here, but the effects never go overboard. The rhythmic chorus doesn’t work without them, dependent on a call-and-response structure that plays with vocal filters to addictive effect. With that said, Crown’s real draw are the guys themselves, who drive the track with bucket-loads of personality. Its instrumental largely sidesteps the trendy synth blips of the day, preferring a more classic electro bounce that hinges on one particularly sticky riff. Instead, Crown is a shot of cheerful pop, well-performed and disarmingly catchy.
Beyond the odd/awkward horn-as-puberty metaphor, there aren’t layers and layers of lore to decode. In contrast, the song itself is relatively simple.
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Much of the lead-up to TXT’s debut has been shrouded in mystery, driven by a morse code teaser theme that replays as Crown begins. Because of that, I’m thankful that Crown feels fresh and energetic. Based on agency clout alone, the guys were destined for massive out-of-the-gate success - the kind of success that could potentially steer an entire industry. One of my biggest K-pop new year’s wishes was that boy groups would ditch the moodiness and go brighter, so I was delighted when it was announced that Big Hit’s new group TXT would debut with an upbeat, youthful concept.
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