During Lucy’s first two years after debut, they felt like one of the freshest acts in K-pop. Their music overflowed with ideas and hooky melodies that kept me coming back for more. Since then, they’ve settled into a reliable niceness. I’m not sure if it’s them or me, but I haven’t been able to muster the same enthusiasm for a new Lucy title track since… 2021?
Given its simple animated video, The Knight Who Can’t Die And The Silk Cradle (못 죽는 기사와 비단 요람) might not count as a full-fledged comeback. Regardless, it sees the group continue to develop their hearty, anthemic rock sound. It’s hard not to imagine this as an anime theme, and hearing it twenty-something times in that context would probably tease out some of the nuances and make for a more resonant experience. As it stands, Knight is a solid, driving rock song with a pleasant, sing-for-the-rafters chorus that feels like a call to arms. I miss some of the group’s idiosyncrasies, but this slots in perfectly with the more fantasy-informed side of their discography.
| Hooks | 8 |
| Production | 8 |
| Longevity | 8 |
| Bias | 8 |
| RATING | 8 |
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I really liked this and I generally dislike Lucy. In fact this is probably the third song in a row I’ve liked from them. But they’re sounded more “rock-y” which is more my reference point. Appros of nothing, I think I have the same paintbrush pattern that made those pink flowering trees in Procreate on my iPad.
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The song sounds like it was written from the head instead of the heart. Technically accomplished but lacking soul. More fitting lines into a structure to make it sound good then to groove along to make it Feel good.
For example at 1:00, the turn around is crammed in there because they needed to have a turn around right about there, and functionally it works but it isn’t pretty.
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Quiet thread, off topic comment:
The new n.ssign song out today is also good. It took a few plays to hit me, but it does now. The song is a bit like something SM Station would release. EXO if they were still around might have done this song.
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I agree that I don’t like most of Lucy’s title tracks of the last ~2ish years as much as their earlier stuff but I loved this one! Great pace and energy throughout. Also I know I can count on Lucy to give me some 4 minute songs, love the instrumental outro.
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