Saturday, November 11, 2017

[MUSIC VIDEO REVIEW] Seventeen - Clap (2017)


Seventeen is back again! After filling our summer with Don’t Wanna Cry, the boys released Clap for fall time. Clap is the title track of Seventeen newest album called Teen, Age that released on Monday, November 6th 2017.

Clap offered something different from Seventeen. Since its first teasers, we already knew this was not melancholic and angsty Seventeen just like what they portrayed on Don’t Wanna Cry. Clap teasers gave us a glimpse of rebellion from Seventeen.

So, are you curious to see Seventeen’s transformation? Check out my review of Clap below……………..


Seventeen’s rebellion first came through Clap music. The boys moved on from electronic dance music and branched into rock genre. Electric guitar sound and clapping hands dominated this song. It gave more grit to Seventeen’s song. Plus, Clap sounded fresh since not many K-Pop groups experimented with rock genre nowadays.

Clap brought something new in Seventeen. But at the same time, it did not lose the group original color. The song dynamic still screamed Seventeen where vocalists and rappers took turn in exchanging lines. I always like how this group utilized large number of members through its arrangement. Each member got line and chance to shine. Clap also has anthem like refrain that reminded with Seventeen previous hits such as Very Nice.

Still, Clap is not a perfect song. Some part seemed lacking because it was only relied on electronic guitar sound. The climax felt flat too. This was a pity since Clap rock foundation has many potential to be explored at the end.



Seventeen’s second rebellion showed on Clap music video. The boys decided not to be serious and just have fun. We could see them played around in various setting. Moreover, Seventeen wanted us to keep up our spirit like what described in Clap lyrics. We did not have to worry too much although various unfortunate things happened today.

Clap music video got more interesting because of its cinematography. The whole music video dominated by quirky scenes. Colorful background and styling accompanied them. This combination managed to emphasize Clap fun theme while also pleased eyes.



Clap is a great blend between two sides of Seventeen. The boys successfully tried out something new with rock genre and rebellion theme. However, they did not leave their signature style. Youthful look and sleek song arrangement still there, which reminded us what we love from Seventeen in first place.



Rating:                        4/5
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