After 2022’s Vagabond, I discovered myself paying extra consideration to Trendz. Their company well paired with producer LEEZ, who painted the group’s music with many sounds I cherished in ATEEZ’s early discography. However although their songs have been all very stable, none grabbed me with sufficient pressure to make Trendz an act I returned to typically. Nevertheless, the second I heard the enduring “Courageous Sound” producer tag ten seconds into Go Up, I’ll have let loose somewhat squeal.

Courageous Brothers isn’t fairly as constant as a few of my different favourite producers, however when he drops pretense and delivers an easy membership banger, he’s type of unstoppable. Go Up is principally Courageous Women’ glorious 2021 Chi Mat Ba Ram reconfigured for a 2024 boy group, however you received’t hear me complaining about that. I foolishly rated Chi Mat Ba Ram within the mid-8’s when it was first launched (what was I pondering?!?) and I received’t be making that mistake once more. Go Up is true there with the opposite “9’s” launched this week — most likely even greater.

A lot of this is because of bias. Go Up follows a tried and true template, however this precise model of music flows via my veins. I might take heed to a thousand iterations with out getting drained. I like the chugging synth beat, rugged guitar and constant give attention to highly effective vocal melodies. I like how the music by no means slows — particularly throughout its all-important second verse. I even love the foolish submit refrain choreography, which is clearly impressed by Courageous Women’ iconic Rollin’ strikes. There are moments that would do with much more oomph (the climactic energy notice), however a number of listens are sure to clean over these quibbles. Total, Go Up is as sturdy and pleasing as you may get.

Grade: A