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Following a rebrand and an unexpected change in leadership, CRAVITY is back with their second studio-length album, Dare To Crave. It is led by the single SET NET G0?!. Their last comeback was Now or Never, from their 1st single album, Find the Orbit, released in December of last year.
SET NET G0?! immediately stood out to me thanks to its unique elements. One of the highlights is the subdued, funky edge to its electronic dance instrumental, which gives SET NET G0?! a lot of character at the start. It starts the new song off strong, in my opinion. I appreciate that it doesn’t rely solely on that funkiness. SET NET G0?!‘s instrumental shifts into a more wholesome, mid-tempo pop sound for the pre-choruses, then pauses briefly before bringing in the chorus with some punchy synth bass. That bass brings back the song’s distinctive flair that I mentioned earlier. The descending melody that opens the verses adds a touch of playfulness, reinforcing the track’s quirky charm. Vocals are solid throughout, with added texture in the chorus enhancing the song’s unique feel. However, with some parts feeling a bit too subdued, the hooks feel underdeveloped. The rap section comes across as somewhat generic. And while SET NET G0?! offers some interesting shifts, its short runtime limits how much it can evolve.
SET NET G0?! is supposedly about pushing through and moving forward during a time of uncertainty, like adolescence. The music video speaks to this by showing CRAVITY playing a game (similar to hide and seek) while also having fun in other ways, such as hanging out and dancing together. It showcases a more carefree and liberated side of the group, which is a new side of CRAVITY that I don’t think we have seen before. All of this aligns well with the idea that they are rebirthing or rebranding, as suggested by those questionable teaser images, and emphasises their youthful charms.
We don’t get to see much in the music video. But I’m already liking what they showed us alongside the synth bass at the start of the chorus. I liked the flowy and artistic vibe of this part. The chorus looks good, but I think I need to see a proper performance to confirm if my rating of the performance is right.
Song – 8.5/10
Music Video – 8/10
Performance – 8/10
Overall Rating – 8.3/10
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