‘HEYA’ appears to be slightly ‘weaker’ than what I had initially rated, but it still stands as a solid track on its own right. Particularly, its continuous build-up on each section climaxing in a resounding final chorus is very satisfying, though it takes awhile to reach this pay-off. The second title track, ‘Accendio’ appears to be on the opposite end of the spectrum.
While every section transitions smoothly into the next in ‘HEYA’, each section feels a bit jarring as it moves into the next. Nevertheless, I think that the first 2 minutes and 20 seconds of ‘Accendio’ are actually stronger than the first 2 minutes and 20 seconds of ‘HEYA’, particularly because its hooks are stronger. Even the rap verses are admittedly catchy, and the melodic pre-chorus is a highlight. If I’m strictly speaking about the first 2/3rds of the song, I think ‘Accendio’ succeeds ‘HEYA’.
Unfortunately, from then on, the producers ran out of ideas, jumping into a 20 second instrumental that did nothing to add to song, not really changing much to the point of being deserving to be on the spotlight. At this point, the momentum just halts and never recovers, jumping straight into the spoken-word chorus without anything to transition into the point. The particular kind of chorus used in ‘Accendio’ really needed that pre-chorus to built it up to make for a satisfying drop, but it was abandoned altogether. Overall, the song just ends up pretty flat. This is a really shame, because it had so much potential.
As for delivery, I heard some slight vocal strain in the pre-chorus that wasn’t masked too well in the line, ‘can’t you seeeeee’, which I will deduct some points for. Leeseo’s rapping is improving. Otherwise, the members slay as usual. They own their concept.
I might do a review of one or two other songs within the album because I think they are stronger than both title tracks. (ps: Blue Heart, etc.)
Hooks – 9
Production – 8
Vocal Delivery – 9
Rap Delivery – 9
Overall – 8.75
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