GOT7’s members have gone on to enjoy a variety of solo careers, exploring various fields and markets. Among them, BamBam has had an interesting — if unbalanced — discography. New single Last Parade throws that sense of inconsistency into a single song. It’s at once thrilling and frustrating.
Opening with the fanfare of a choir, Last Parade quickly segues into a sparse hip-hop beat as BamBam effortlessly skirts between rapping and singing. A constant sense of drama bristles under the surface, but Last Parade doles out its strengths sparingly. The track is a bit cruel in this sense, forcing us to wade through an underwhelming chorus before the instrumental picks up for a frenzied dance breakdown.
In this way, Last Parade reminds me of G-Dragon’s early-2010’s work, blending genres into a fitful hip-hop package driven by personality. The difference is, songs like Crayon and Coup D’Etat were far more generous with their arrangements. In contrast, Last Parade is 15% excellent and 85% waiting-for-the-song-to-become-excellent. Obviously, I wish BamBam had leaned fully into the “excellent” side of things, but flashes of brilliance make Last Parade worthy of at least a listen or two.
| Hooks | 7 |
| Production | 8 |
| Longevity | 8 |
| Bias | 8 |
| RATING | 7.75 |
Grade: C+
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It needed to lean into the dance breakdown side of things a bit more. Maybe just go with that as the 2nd chorus or something. Then I found it disappointing that the bridge just built into another drop of the hip hop chorus when it could have built into a bigger version or changed up version of the dance beat.
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It’s an earworm, I love it! Recent releases seem to land in a category of tracks that deserve an extended mix to revel in it more.
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Thanks for listening. This song and its MV are masterpieces, though they don’t fit the typical K-pop mold of deep-voiced rap or fast, heavy drops that many fans prefer. I also have seen how GOT7’s songs received similar reactions from K-pop fans but continued to innovate with their music rather than simply following trends or catering to what people prefer. This is why some groups repeatedly use the same sound to sell which it’s not their fault. While GOT7’s evolution from “You are” to “Last Piece,” Bambam also stands out from “Ribbon” to “Last Parade.” Bambam consistently creates high-quality music that’s refreshingly unique and not overly noisy. Last Parade blends the distinct sound with creative elements like the crow sound and features a visually stunning music video where the lyrics perfectly sync with the scenes. The song’s meaning is simple: live life to the fullest every day. The message isn’t about being self-centered but about living and growing together, which is a rare message in songs nowadays. The lyrics are straightforward because the MV is so intense and visually complex, adding depth to the overall interpretation. There are many non-fan and non-kpop fans are praising it as a work of art. Their facial expressions and body language speak volumes, I love how they enjoy the song! His song is receiving positive attention and comments from people outside the K-pop, proving its broad appeal and impact. This is so unexpected things I have received from his comeback. The most enjoyable aspect is seeing how people really engage with and interpret the MV. I wouldn’t have seen such a standout MV, song and those reaction and enjoyment if artists have focused only on the numbers, which often come from excessive streaming rather than genuine feedback. As a music lover, I value self-growth and innovation over any fame, how artists evolve and bring fresh ideas to their own album, rather than recycling the same old sound that people prefer. I’m not someone who just accepts whatever artists offer; I only consume high-quality and well-crafted content.
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***I’m not someone who just accepts whatever my favourite or famous artists offer; I mostly consume high-quality and well-crafted content.
The dynamics and transitions are fine and versatiles; it gave people something else that they didn’t expect it to be (in a good way because it doesn’t provide too much drop beat with crazy sound) The melody for ‘Waccking’ provides a contrasting vibe. Although this song isn’t my most favored on the album. I’m glad that this song doesn’t feature the unusual sounds and mismatched instruments that kpop fans often like. Many hit K-pop songs nowadays have such elements, with mismatches between melody, rap, and vocals. While some say it’s just a matter of taste, I see it as the ‘Self-Congruity Effect of Music’
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