Round this time final yr, Chungha promoted the disappointing Eenie Meenie when unbelievable b-side I’m Prepared was simply begging for single therapy as a substitute. Artists have each proper to discover quite a lot of genres, however Chungha is such a convincing dancefloor diva that it looks like a missed alternative each time her music ventures elsewhere. Fortunately, new single Stress is aimed straight on the membership, melding her charismatic efficiency to an insistent home beat.
I’m nonetheless satisfied Chungha has but to search out her excellent track, however Stress factors us in the correct path. Its energetic kick and wispy strings take us again to the early-90’s, particularly when the track dabbles in a Vogue-style spoken phrase bridge. The instrumental isn’t bringing something new to the desk, nevertheless it honors its forebearers properly and gives an enticing backdrop for Chungha’s compelling choreo.
Stress is carried by its plain vitality, however an equally participating collection of hooks would have elevated it. The “stress, stress, stress” refrain is uninteresting and repetitive, failing to land a memorable melody. The identical may very well be mentioned in regards to the verses. If we have been to strip away the manufacturing completely, I’m unsure the track itself affords a lot of something. This makes Stress a efficiency piece, which performs to Chungha’s strengths. It will be an honest addition to any dance playlist, simply outshined by bolder songs throughout the style.
| Hooks | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Longevity | 8 |
| Bias | 9 |
| RATING | 8.25 |
Grade: B