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K-pop group TWICE sings the thrilling MOONLIGHT SUNRISE in English : NowPlaying

TWICE has always had traces of Atlanta bass in its DNA, but the K-pop girl group fully embraces the regional style.

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One of the most thrilling English songs from a K-pop group ever

TWICE hasof Atlanta bass in its DNA, but the K-pop girl group fully embraces the regional style on MOONLIGHT SUNRISE, a new English-language single. Glossy synths and warbled vocals begin the track with a beguiling charm, and then singer Sana arrives to capitalize on the hypnotic mood: I guarantee I got ya. Such confidence is the prevailing spirit here, with every thwacking kick a sign of TWICEs insistence. The members sing as if on a mission they want this relationship to move faster and so when the beat slows down, it becomes a chance to reveal vulnerable confessions.

Given K-pops history of, MOONLIGHT SUNRISE stands out for sounding like its most faithful interpretation (notably, it was co-written by members of American girl group Citizen Queen). Its also one of the most thrilling English songs from a K-pop group ever. Other attempts often sound trite, reducing Korean acts to their mostsimplisticormind-numbingly banal. As on their previous singleThe Feels, TWICE sounds comfortable in this different register, bringing the bubbly infatuation and poised assurance of past works into a straightforward genre exercise. This feelings so hard to explain, sings Chaeyoung. Luckily, TWICE has always been masters at translating the feverish ecstasy of crushing hard.

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