I never got a chance to write about BEWAVE’s debut Sing! earlier this year. That song didn’t do much for me, but I heard potential from this young group. New single Hard To Get To You (너에게로 가는 길이 너무 어려워) moves toward fulfilling that potential, unveiling a surging sound that’s refreshingly anthemic in its approach.
I probably don’t have to repeat how disinterested I am with the overriding girl group trends this year. Suffice it to say, if I never have to write the word “subdued” again on this blog, I’d be a very happy fan. Hard To Get To You tiptoes away from that under-the-radar approach to offer a song with a little more meat on its bones. I’m not sure the track does enough to distinguish itself, but within the current market its sheer existence stands out.
Hard To Get To You has a pop rock drive, propelled by big percussion and touches of electric guitar and synth. It’s a generic, OST-friendly sound, but there’s a reason this style of arrangement has stood the test of time. Melodically, the song also moves through the expected beats, slowing during its pre-chorus only to build toward a punchy hook that stretches to the sky. Nearly everything about Hard To Get To You needs to be pushed further, but it’s definitely a step in the right direction.
Hooks
8
Production
8
Longevity
8
Bias
8
RATING
8