We final heard from Cignature in late 2021 when their title observe Boyfriend opted for acquainted “Prime 40” pop tropes that might have been pulled from any international music market. New single Aurora (오로라) returns to a extra quintessentially Ok-pop sound, providing an easy tackle the bubbly power that fueled previous comebacks like Arisong and ASSA.
Your expertise with Aurora will seemingly hinge in your emotions about chirpy, truncated melodies. The tune’s verses are crammed with these cutesy sing-talk moments. It’s not a method I’m very keen on, however there are moments when Aurora takes flight. After a fitful verse, the pre-chorus sweeps in with renewed focus and drive. If all the tune sounded this manner, we may have an actual standout on our arms. Sadly, the observe reverts to chirpy hooks for its boisterous refrain. I like how the instrumental fleshes out right here, and the melodies are definitely catchy. However, the fixed rounding up of the vocal strains ends in an affected aegyo that doesn’t fulfill the potential of the pre-chorus.
Equally, Aurora’s verses have a troublesome time crafting a constant power. The second verse is especially irritating, slowing to a crawl earlier than shifting key for a couple of excessive notes. It’s a disgrace, as a result of there’s rather a lot to love about this tune. Even with its incessant aegyo tropes, the refrain is robust and memorable. At its greatest, Aurora delivers a brilliant blast of feelgood pop that’s well-targeted to those chilly winter months. I’d like to see Cignature construct on its strengths for his or her subsequent comeback.
| Hooks | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Longevity | 8 |
| Bias | 8 |
| RATING | 7.75 |
Grade: C+
