[Review] CRASH – ALLDAY PROJECT

Last week, ALLDAY PROJECT pre-released two singles, TALK and DO IT LIKE THIS, ahead of their newly released CRASH mini-album. I reviewed the former and promised to review the latter over the weekend (which I have delayed slightly). With the mini-album now out, the group has unveiled its official title track, CRASH, which will be the focus of this post. In the recent flurry of ALLDAY PROJECT’s releases, CRASH is the most palatable. For me, it reminds me of ONE MORE TIME from last year, which is practically one of the two tracks from ALLDAY PROJECT that I enjoy. However, CRASH doesn’t exceed the standard they set for themselves with ONE MORE TIME. The new song feels weaker in both energy and impact, as if it is being held back. From the melodies to the delivery, everything felt safe and didn’t hit as hard as what we know ALLDAY PROJECT is capable of. Though, I am digging ANNIE’s first pre-chorus and BAILEY’s rapping in the bridge. While I liked CRASH‘s chorus for its simplicity and catchiness, I wish they’d gone with something with a little more impact at the end so the song didn’t feel too repetitive. Something that works with the party vibe of CRASH but akin to the ending of ONE MO...