ARTMS are blitzing the market with pre-release songs before dropping their debut album. At its best, this strategy offers multiple jumping on points for new fans. If one track doesn’t hit with you, another is bound to compensate. I’m still hoping this project will deliver a song or two for me, because so far I’m struggling to board the ARTMS train. Candy Crush is unlikely to change that.
The previous two ARTMS tracks may have not been for me, but I still found their ideas compelling. Candy Crush swerves into territory that feels a bit dull, taking influence from subdued genres like coffeehouse and city pop. It’s very much a vibe, offering a relaxed groove and light, pleasant vocals. The performance is slick and enjoyable, but none of the melodies are adventurous enough to catch my attention. Candy Crush plays as the mid-to-late album b-side it likely is. It’s the kind of connective tissue that ties a project together, but doesn’t really stand on its own as a highlight.
Oh well, there’s always the next one.
Hooks
7
Production
8
Longevity
7
Bias
7
RATING
7.25