![]() ![]() The provocative lyrics don’t shy away from asking what one needs for the dangerous nights, the one that burns red for that special someone. Hitting more to the retro tunes, ‘Scandal’mixes the Disco-Funk with House piano notes to give the newtro feels. It was also teased on TWICE’s SNS accounts by Jihyo and Jeongyeon before the official comeback date making ONCEs too hyped to wait for its release. The track becomes even more special as it’s composed and co-written by Little Mix’s Jade Thirlwall and Jihyo. Like the song name, the members too, have shown their new facets with this track for the first time and it doesn’t get any better. Special mention to the appealing 2nd post-chorus verse and the bridge for getting stuck in your mind, playing like a loop in just the first listen. ![]() Jihyo and Nayeon take on the chorus with their bewitching notes and Mina puts an exceptional performance during the ad-libs, vocalising a stunning falsetto. Perhaps the most striking feature of the song is the peerless falsetto that is hit by members in their parts. “I don’t know about you / But I get butterflies / I’m getting this feeling of trembling hands for the / First time, first time / When I’m loving you / I’m always satisfied / Every moment I spend with you is like / First time.” The lyrics are penned in a soft, sensual way to delicately portray the sensitive feelings that no matter how repetitive, always feel new. It conveys the fluttering emotions of experiencing the first moments with our first loves that make everyone a nervous wreck. Based on the lush electronic beats, the song brings out the unchained luxuriant energy suited for weekend nights. ![]() The subsequent track ‘First Time’ stays laidback but brings the edgy, contemporary R&B feels. As it was pre-released, the music video for the track is also very refreshing and colorful, giving the Latin vibes as the members perform the lively choreography with the tropical backdrop. The song arrangement is slightly prosaic but overall it makes up for a flattering summertime chant. Chaeyeong’s rhymed rap during the bridge is also very catchy, embodying the very lyrics she sings, “makes the world bright and sunny”. The frisky chorus that features an expansive collection of summer drinks, serves as a beguiling earworm when is done by honeyed vocals of Sana and Momo. The girls have shown yet another performance of smooth vocals as they take on the playful lyrics on the bouncy salsa beats. “I am alcohol-free but I get drunk / Though I did not drink at all / It happens whenever I’m with you / Because of the way you look at me / You are my champagne, my wine I drink with my eyes / My tequila, margarita / Mojito with lime / Sweet mimosa, piña colada / I’m drunk in you.” There’s no need for alcohol to get intoxicated, rather the lover alone is enough to have the same effect as the drinks like Champagne and Piña colada. The song expresses the lovestruck feelings as the singer gets drunk in love with the one they are infatuated with. The laidback melodic grooves of Bossa Nova take over to give the ornate and vibrant feels of summer. Setting the vibe for the upcoming tracks, ‘ Alcohol-Free‘ starts the album with the pleasant plucking of Latin guitar strings. I think that’s the way TWICE has grown, as well.” – Jihyo in ‘Taste Of Love’ press release. “If the fifth mini-album ‘What is Love?’ contains a curious and fluttering image of what love is, in this tenth mini-album ‘Taste of Love,’ we can say that we have found the answer to love. The album also has an enhanced version released exclusively on Spotify where the members delve into the creative process behind the making of the album. Title track ‘ Alcohol-Free‘ was pre-released on 9th June 2021. Released on 11th June 2021, it features a total of seven tracks, including ‘ Cry For Me (English version)’ that is only available in the physical album. They venture into newer retro genres like they previously did in ‘Eyes Wide Open’. The album features the group’s ongoing discovery of new sounds and trends. ‘Taste Of Love’ is a fresh, hearty ensemble, fulfilling the summer love daydreams while fitting perfectly the tropical mood. Jeongyeon also returns from her health hiatus to complete the nonet. What better way to start our summer than with K-Pop Queens TWICE who are here with their new mini-album ‘ Taste Of Love‘! This tenth EP addition to their discography takes us through the saccharine feelings of being in love and its different facets, a solace in this hot weather. ![]()
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