About Twice's "Scientist"...

[SLY]

I looked forward to this comeback because I'm a more of a fan of Twice's music pre-Fancy and this seemed the most like their earlier music but I loved Alcohol-Free and ICSM.

Anyways, while watching I thought the verses are pretty good and the music video is really really cute until the pre-chorus came. It really reminded me of Red Velvet's Umpah Umpah which I regard as one of their best songs. After Tzuyu's part, I expected an upbeat and explosive chorus so I was pretty disappointed by the chorus. This is definitely because it sounds very similar to Umpah Umpah's pre-chorus that I was conditioned to expect something similar or is as energetic after the pre-chorus. Though after listening repeatedly, it sure becomes increasingly addictive. I appreciate the chorus more in the last part since it followed the bridge.

I have no hopes for the betterment of rap verses in Twice title tracks anymore so the rap or whatever that is doesn't even bother me.

The music video was really gorgeous, a little regretful since Jeongyeon couldn't be part of the dance scenes, but the production and the styling was superb. The girls look extraordinarily gorgeous specially Sana. The chorus was a little disappointing but that can be just me. Still loved it as a whole though!

 

Edited November 15, 2021 by SLY

[Mrs. Morale]

I feel the same. I was disappointed, this is 1st year where I prefer my faves bside to their title tracks. Pose > Queendom; Last Waltz/Icon > Scientist.

I did love Alchool-Free, imo it's better than Scientist. There just something special about it, Scientist is a bit predictable. Scientist verses were beautiful especially the opening.

I really wish they did more with the science concept especially with the promotions (I also feel they missed the opportunity to promote Alchool-Free with the drink, bossa nova concept). They have no tv shows appearance, etc for the this era. I think JYPE is rushing because it's the end of the year, awards show starts now & they have world tour starting in December. They should've push back the tour to at least February 2022, and give the full album a decent promotion.

Edited November 15, 2021 by loveablejoy

[echobunny]

the girls looked lovely and the album is solid, but yeah, the tt needed a better chorus