TWS TRY WITH US: In-Depth Album Review – Now Playing

1. Lucky To Be Loved // 2. Countdown! // 3. Random Play // 4. Freestyle // 5. Now Playing // 6. Go Back

NOW PLAYING

Try With Us concludes with two of its stronger tracks. Now Playing (심야 영화) has much in common with K-pop’s current sound: bouncy and upbeat but still a bit subdued. Its bubbly instrumental feels like summer and seems on the brink of exploding at any time. It never quite reaches this potential, but I love when the bright synth line takes over for the chorus. The textures here are interesting and vibe well with TWS’s soft vocal performance.

Though the energy may be a bit blunted throughout Now Playing, the actual song moves at a clip. From verse to chorus, the phrasing is rapid-fire. This gives the track a nice sense of momentum without any dull moments. However, Now Playing‘s most indelible moment feels as if it could have been a throwaway. I’m talking about the subtly addictive vocal flourish that kicks off each chorus. This “mm” sound has such a sassy delivery that stands out as a blast of character in an otherwise airtight arrangement.

Grade: B