MCND have had a mixed bag of title tracks so far, but their bright energy often carries the day. New single Odd-Venture follows June’s Pop Star, but feels more in line with their 2022 album. It’s not as unhinged or catchy as their best material, even if the bluesy stomp of its instrumental ignites a few sparks.
The guys are still operating in the ever-popular shout-chant realm of boy group fare (there’s even a nostalgic “skrrt” buried in the second verse!), but it’s augmented by a decent chorus that compliments the guitar elements of the production. I like the big, clap-along energy of this centerpiece. It has a sense of expansiveness that feels suited to stadiums. I wouldn’t call it super-melodic, but at least it brings the energy.
Even so, I feel like there are so many boy group songs of a similar tempo and execution. It takes a very special element or melody to stand out and Odd-Venture is solid but unextraordinary all the way through. It keeps MCND’s rambunctious discography chugging along, but they have much more addictive songs within their arsenal.
| Hooks | 8 |
| Production | 8 |
| Longevity | 8 |
| Bias | 7 |
| RATING | 7.75 |
The Bias List // K-Pop Reviews & Discussion 
I’ve followed this group since their debut and I think they always deliver in their own style. This song is definitely not as “particular” as their usual TT but I thinks it’s a good kpop song. Love the vocals, plus chanting is kind of their thing, right? A little like P1Harmony. I don’t mind the way they do it. I still have to hear the “skrrt”😂.
From the album I’m a little bit in love with “Run” and I’ve been waiting ages for “Pop Star”.
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What an absolute banger.
Surely this is their best song yet?
They really make that cowboy vibe work, seeing it everywhere nowadays, but not as thoroughly executed as this.
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I think it is fine, I really like the chorus as sung by a chorus, but it could use higher vocals, Someone adding a high harmony adlib that lifts the whole thing up to another level. Perhaps even full harmony chorus, with the melody line sung during the music shows, but the harmonies there in the background.
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