The word “Navillera” hits me with an instant serotonin boost because I instantly remember the GFriend song of the same name. For my money, no girl group has released a better title track than that in the last ten years, which is actually a depressing thought when I ruminate on it too long. Today, “Navillera” refers to the debut of a new group. Sadly, their name is not indicative of their music.
The video for No Limit is one of those thrown-together, “five dollars and a dream” style dance clips shot in some garage. The budget is clearly not budgeting. However, we’ve seen great music spawn from under-funded groups in the past. It’s not impossible! It just isn’t happening here.
No Limit offers reheated girl group tropes — sing-talk at every turn, plonky percussion that can’t decide what tempo it wants to operate at, and plenty of nonsense about “running this town.” At this point, I’m so beyond sick of K-pop songs with no lyrical content beyond extolling how badass and awesome their performers are. In No Limit‘s case, the concept isn’t convincing. By the time we hit the song’s peak, the production has devolved into a collection of irritating noises loosely assembled into rhythm. And worst of all, it just doesn’t stand out. I can throw a stone in any direction and hear five other K-pop songs that sound like this.
| Hooks | 7 |
| Production | 7 |
| Longevity | 7 |
| Bias | 7 |
| RATING | 7 |
Grade: C-
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It actually reminds me of debut era ITZY with the bouncy production and all, but on a budget and a bit messier. But yeah, it’s highkey forgettable.
7.25 (7, 8, 7, 7) for me.
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Yeah it’s basically DALLA DALLA
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except DALLA DALLA is actually..good.
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have u heard ive bang bang snippet? what do you think?
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More talking over a beat….
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The name gave me pause as well. I immediately thought “surely Nick has reviewed Navillera already … “
The opening and bouncy beat reminds me of lots of girl groups circa 2020 2021. Tri be be da loca. Its not a bad song, it just sounds like nugu group 5 years ago. I hope it all works out for these girls.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QsuC2S2mdT0
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honestly decent for a group with budget problems, but I’m not gonna listen/watch out of pity. I’m a bit confused when a company decides to debut a group while not having the funds to give them a, not only good quality song and video, but a song and video made with intention. Did they have the funds and miss manage it? They would be even more informed of the quality standards in the industry, what are they expecting the results of a release like this to be? They don’t even seem to have a gimmick to get eyes on them
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NAVILLERA GFRIENDDDD (sorry I got carried away). It’s actually my favorite song and it is ever so slightly below INFINITE’s signature track. It is way too energetic, bright, and joyful in a brilliant way and it just feels so sonically overwhelming and complex to the point where you will never feel sadness when listening to this song; just pure and unadulterated joy. (the youthful vocals do the song justice!)
Song is mid and forgettable.
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saw navillera and my heart skipped a beat 🥹. what’s your favorite girl group song?
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Into The New World
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