TXT proceed to push into world markets, constructing upon their winter smash Sugar Rush Journey with English and Spanish language collaborations that includes Jonas Brothers and Anitta. Each tracks are current on their new album (minus Anitta), providing a style of various genres. In the meantime, new single Chasing The Feeling is the most recent in an extended line of latest songs to riff on Take On Me-style synth pop.

This particular tune template has virtually turn into a style of its personal, and even I (an 80’s music fanatic) am starting to tire of icy synth riffs. If you happen to’re going to beat a pattern to dying, you would possibly as properly make it fascinating. Chasing That Feeling is a sturdy slice of melodic synth-pop, however it’s removed from daring. I’m truly shocked how straight-laced and generic the tune feels. It has all the proper elements of a profession spotlight, but always undercuts itself. Each aspect merely runs via the motions, tied to a curiously subdued vitality that tempers the observe’s anthemic leanings. I’m not saying it wants a Sugar Rush style tempo shift, however I maintain ready for one thing dynamic to occur throughout the association.

On the plus aspect, this easy strategy lets the melody take type, unencumbered by Ok-pop’s common journey ups. The pre-chorus is very good, making a mini climax the place each the instrumental and vocal efficiency attain their peak. I’d have liked to listen to this vitality amplified all through the remainder of the observe. A killer remix may simply elevate Chasing That Feeling‘s spirit, bolstering its icy environment with extra oomph. Proper now, it exists in an odd center floor that pleases however by no means thrills.

Grade: B