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2024 so far has been a very busy year for Riize; a bit more than a month ago, they released "Boom Boom Bass" (Review), and now they have released their first Japanese single before embarking on their Japan fan-con tour.
"Lucky" Review
At first, I was lowkey disappointed with this song until I noticed I had plugged my headphones wrong ^_^;;. For some reason, it sounded quite normal, but like it was missing something, so I thought that was just how the song was like, lol. The pre-chorus and chorus of "Lucky" are so good, especially the chorus, which I found very catchy. I like that "Lucky" continues with a similar funky rhythm and retro vibes that "Boom Boom Bass" has, but I slightly prefer BBS instrumental as "Lucky" is a bit more "soft."
I like the camera work, the editing and the special effects the MV uses. Some parts of the music video (like the one at 1:36) remind me of the "The Boys Locker Room" video edit (I could not find the OG poster version). I love the part where Sohee is inside a 3D version of the Windows XP wallpaper. I also love that they use their made-up (? nicknames at 1:53 as if they were characters from a game ﹘ how cute, lol.
Style-wise, I loved most of the outfits in this music video, especially Wonbin's outfits; in my opinion, they look fantastic (maybe is the Wonbin effect). I have no complaints. Aside from Wonbin's outfits, a favorite of mine is Sungchan's race jacket, which looks very cool. Shotaro's yellow/mustard shirt with the brown necktie and plaid pants reminds me of Spongebob, although that is not what Spongebob wears (this is not a complaint, by the way).
Rating
Song Quality - 9/10
MV Quality - 10/10
Choreography - 10/10
Style - 10/10
Overall Rating - 10/10
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Song Credits
Release Date: July 29, 2024.
Length: 2 min 47 sec.
Writer: Takahashi Shiho .
Composers: Robert Habolin and Benjamin Ingrosso.
Arranged by: Robert Habolin.
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