Ah, Dignity. I’ve reviewed a song of theirs once a year since 2024. The overall arc of their ratings has not been favorable, though they still boast one of the most unexpectedly great buried treasures to their name. New single Slipshot does little to reignite any spark I might have felt about their debut era.
To put it simply, Slipshot is a copy of a copy of a copy. It borrows various elements from K-pop’s boy group soundscape, crafting a hodgepodge of tropes that is relatively solid but utterly unneeded. We’ve got the swaggering chant of a chorus, a few hits of glossy pop-funk and quite a few NCTisms packed into the instrumental. At its best, there are moments that recall early Seventeen b-sides. However, the overriding takeaway I have after listening to the song is the word “slipshot!” chanted over and over with no real purpose.
| Hooks | 7 |
| Production | 8 |
| Longevity | 7 |
| Bias | 7 |
| RATING | 7.25 |
Grade: C
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I honestly like the song, but I agree with what you said, it’s nothing particularly special. It feels like a mix of recycled elements, and I don’t think it will help them stand out in such a saturated market. It’s a shame because I feel like there are some really great moments in it. I personally love the bridge and the pre-chorus. I also really like this group overall and feel like they’re capable of so much more. I wish they had continued developing the sound from their debut, since I think that style suits them best. I just hope this isn’t their last chance, especially considering their company is quite small and the members are getting close to enlistment age. Their b-side on this release, “Go Crazy,” also has some good moments, my only issue is the post-chorus, but there’s definitely some potential there.
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