[DOUBLE REVIEW] Eric: Girls' Generation - 'Catch Me If You Can'

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GIRLS' GENERATION - "CATCH ME IF YOU CAN" (Korean version)

Note: This is a double review, you can view Joshua's review here.

For most of you, Girls' Generation needs no introduction. Arguably the most popular K-pop group in the world, winning multiple awards and fans across the globe, they have cemented their place in the K-pop realm with multiple megahits. "Catch Me If You Can" is their newest single and their first song without Jessica.

It appears to be Girls' Generation's crossover into EDM with a definite dubstep groove to it. It's different than most of their past output, having more of an electronic feel. I like the opening line, but I'm not as impressed as I could be by the rest of it.

The thing I didn't like about it is that there's not much difference between the main verses and the chorus. The chorus sounds like sort of an extension of the main verse with the terseness of the lyrics and the lack of substance. It's like there's a buildup (I like the main verses), a skillful pre-chorus (enjoy that part, too), and then the chorus itself is a bit of a letdown. There's also a hook at the the start ("Did it") that strangely never pops up again. At all.

There's some standout vocal work here from Taeyeon, Tiffany, and Yoona, particularly during the bridge and the pre-chorus. Hyoyeon's parts seem like an afterthought, though. It's not a bad song, just not an amazing one. I think "Genie" and "Run Devil Run" were stronger songs. It does show a nod in a different direction, though. Maybe their next album will be more techno-inspired? �

MV REVIEW

The good news: This is not the worst video I've seen. It's watchable, but that's about as far as it goes.

The bad news: It's far from the best video I've seen, either.

All it consists of is the girls dancing around what appears to be a construction site. There's no amazing special effects, there's no plot, there's one (count 'em: one) change of costume mid-MV, and that's it.

The dancing's not too bad. It's a bit too clean and precise, but during the breaks, they bust out the moves and showcase more of what they're capable of.

But ultimately, it's overall "meh." I wanted more, though the part with the CGI copter marking the transition from day to night was kinda cool. So, SM: with the departure of Jessica, you don't want to spend any money. Is that it?

Frankly, I found myself longing for Pakman's "rainbow butt slide" and the dayglo unicorn.�