Tune Assessment: TWS – hey! hey!

Main as much as the discharge of their second mini album later this month, TWS are the newest group to drop a promoted pre-release single. Usually, these have been stronger than the precise title monitor, with TWS’s personal Plot Twist being the apparent exception. That music has gone on to turn into a mammoth hit on each the charts and my very own playlist. It’s onerous to see a actuality the place they don’t find yourself as my favourite rookies of the 12 months. It’s early days nonetheless, however I don’t assume I’ve felt as sturdy a musical kinship with a brand new group since Golden Baby in 2017.

The rollicking hey! hey! just about seals the deal. Composed by members of the identical workforce that made Plot Twist such successful, the monitor opts for a driving, rock-infused power. This sound hits all my musical pleasure facilities, however its execution and sense of fullness (an precise bridge!) ship it excessive.

Some listeners have in contrast TWS’s music to early GFriend within the sense that all of it sounds just like the opening theme to a youth anime. In that case, hey! hey! should be soundtracking some summer time sports activities sequence — plenty of working and cheering and (in fact) friendship. The monitor kicks off at a clip as a catchy guitar riff leads into the pulsing beat. The melodies are considerably reserved right here, however really feel intentional and satisfying. Then, we launch right into a standout pre-chorus that just about acts as its personal fan chant. This units the stage for a good stronger refrain as hey! hey! unveils its full power. It’s a really optimistic, uplifting sound.

Nevertheless, hey! hey!‘s most stunning ingredient could also be its bridge. On this period of two minute songs, I used to be shocked to discover a thrilling construct tucked away on this oft-forgotten phase. Instrumental and melody work collectively to forge an appropriate climax. All that’s lacking is an enormous energy notice. However even with out that spotlight, the music’s ultimate refrain and outro ship us off on a excessive. I can solely hope the approaching title monitor is that this sturdy.

Grade: A