GOT7 has been a good model for how you keep an idol group going even after its members have moved on to solo endeavors. All seven left JYP Entertainment in 2021 but have managed to come back together several times with new music. We haven’t heard from them since 2022, making the release of Python highly anticipated by fans.
I was a huge GOT7 fan early on, but as the guys began to take more control of their music it became clear that our tastes don’t really align. That’s fine. Not every group needs to be catered toward my musical preferences! However, it makes a track like Python a tricky proposition. While I enjoy seeing the guys back at it with new music, the song’s languid pace and trap beats feel like a style better left in 2019. Thankfully, this mix is buoyed by some standout synth, giving parts of the song a heartier appeal. If more of Python had taken this approach, you’d be reading a very different review.
Unfortunately, there’s too much murk to wade through before reaching Python‘s limited highlights. I’m not a fan of the English lyrics at all — especially during the second verse. They just don’t feel authentic, choosing instead to replicate tropes you’d hear in the West. And without much happening in the instrumental, there’s nothing to distract from Python‘s less-engaging choices. At just over two and a half minutes, the song simply spins its wheels until it’s finished, slithering its way out without ever recalling the glories of the group’s past.
Hooks
8
Production
7
Longevity
7
Bias
7
RATING
7.25