Seventeen sub-unit BSS conquered 2023 with their megahit Preventing. Throughout that yr, its catchy refrain and memorable choreo turned the sort of standard touchstone you see in all places — from dance challenges to selection exhibits. That degree of success may be tough to observe, and it was in all probability good of BSS to attend almost two years earlier than releasing one other title observe. CBZ (Primetime) (청바지) picks up the baton with a equally upbeat aptitude, appearing as a cool burst of cheer for the beginning of 2025.
I’m not at all times the most effective viewers for what BSS provide, because the humorous nature of their music can typically really feel gimmicky to me. The gimmicks are bolstered by unbelievable expertise and catchy melodies, which definitely helps, however even a music as potent as Preventing can come throughout extra like a gag from a comedy present than a permanent pop observe. CBZ skirts the identical line, enjoyably funky however at all times with a touch of novelty that retains me from fully falling into its charms.
No matter I might imagine, the music by no means lapses in power. Its percussion is relentlessly perky, unfurling a bounding tempo ornamented with jazzy keys and prospers of guitar and brass. The refrain flows effortlessly over this combine, making the most of the blokes’ sturdy vocals. It’s not as anthemic as Preventing, but it surely has a enjoyable, festival-like depth that can seemingly profit from dwell performances. We’ll see if CBZ will become the identical chart-and-culture-conquering hit as its predecessor, however for now I get pleasure from it rather less than Preventing.
| Hooks | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Longevity | 8 |
| Bias | 8 |
| RATING | 8 |
Grade: B-
