Song Review: TWICE Make A Comeback With Refreshing Summer Song "Alcohol-Free"

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TWICE - Alcohol-Free 

Release Info & Mini Bio 

Twice made a comeback today with their tenth mini album "Taste of Love" and its title song "Alcohol-Free". The album is scheduled to be released on June 11, 2021 and will contain seven tracks with the English version of the song "Cry For Me" being exclusive to the CD version. The physical album will be released in three versions: "Taste", "Fallen", and "In Love". This mini album is the follow-up to their second Korean full-length "Eyes Wide Open" which was released on on October 26, 2020. 

Track List 

  1. "Alcohol-Free"
  2. "First Time"
  3. "Scandal"
  4. "Conversation"
  5. "Baby Blue Love"
  6. "SOS"
  7. "Cry For Me (English ver.)" (CD Ver. only)

Review 

"Alcohol-Free" sees the veteran K-pop girl group stepping out of their comfort zone with a breezy bossa nova summer track infused with hip-hop elements. The song expresses the feeling of being drunk with love without actually drinking any alcohol and marks a departure from TWICE's signature energetic pop sound in favor of a more laidback, tropical vibe. The mellow arrangement features acoustic guitars, subtle strings, and a chill beat that transports the listener to a beachside bar. While a refreshing change of pace, the song ultimately feels stuck between fully committing to its bossa nova roots and delivering a catchy pop chorus, but while some fans will be quick to criticize this change of direction, I personally applaud their deciscion to bring some much needed fresh air to K-pop.




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