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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