When LE SSERAFIM’s album was released earlier this month, the b-side that seemed to capture most attention was Ash. I think that song’s just fine, but feels more indebted to its mood and soundscape than the type of melodic pop I tend to prefer. Instead, my ears were drawn to the off-kilter throwback Come Over. Apparently, HYBE agrees because the song now has its own music video.
Come Over was co-written by UK band Jungle, and if you’ve ever heard any of their work this will quickly become obvious. It features an old-school mix of neo soul and funk that’s become Jungle’s calling card. It’s an evocative sound, but not necessarily one that lends itself well to glossy K-pop. Indeed, Come Over makes for an odd fit with LE SSERAFIM and could benefit from much more vocal texture and character. However, its airy sound also echoes current trends while carving out its own musical niche.
As a song, Come Over is quite simple and repetitive. Its main hook is repeated often (too often?), making it a bit of a one-trick pony. At just over two minutes, this trick isn’t completely exhausted, but it also lacks the development necessary to transform it into a highlight. I’d suggest a second refrain — some counter-melody that briefly breaks the structure out of its monotony. Otherwise, this is a pleasant but inessential addition to LE SSERAFIM’s discography.
| Hooks | 7 |
| Production | 9 |
| Longevity | 8 |
| Bias | 8 |
| RATING | 8 |
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eh, it was mostly alright. i like it a bit better than hot, but the length is so short and the “come over” hook got a bit annoying..
can u review “ash” btw? that was my favorite out of the mini album.
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It’s good. Doesn’t overstay its welcome and it’s a style we rarely get in kpop now. I would love to see more tracks of this nature. At debut, I was very excited for the group but quickly fell off and now they’re slowly reeling me in
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this wasn’t meant as a reply to you. I hate wordpress
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I really like it, though I might be having a hard time separating the song from the performance vids…
At any rate, it’s a song that’s just long enough for the hook to latch on and not become annoying.
I’d absolutely like for there to be a bit more to the song, but it’s still an easy 8.
Jungle was an excellent fit with kpop, hope they do more.
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It’s nice but unfinished, same as Hot. I actually prefer Hot. I think Ash is definitely the best of the three.
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Surprisingly it’s my favorite song on the ep, which was overall nothing impressive to me to begin with, but it’s catchy and it’s similar to other kinds of songs I enjoy. Wish it was a bit longer to give it a bit more substance, otherwise I’d likely rate it higher.
Solid B from me.
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not rlly related to the song but jungle is also known for having rlly tightly choreographed dance routines in their mvs and the choreo here feels very much like itd be in one of them (namely the domino effect pose move thing? at the beginning)
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I see Jungle and I click! I’m glad I did because I like it better than Hot or Ash. I’m just not totally sold because it does sound unfinished.
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A two minute song that manages to run out of ideas despite its brevity.
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