Highlight – ‘Can You Feel It?’ Album Review

If you don’t know it yet, Highlight is actually Beast, but the group members had to rebrand themselves due to legal issues over the rights of their group name with their former label, Cube Entertainment. Determined, they set up their own label, Around Us Entertainment, and released their first EP as Highlight, Can You Feel It?. It’s an album that shows how they have grown as independent artists, with a great breadth of genres. If you’re looking for cheerful dance tracks or chic, slow tracks (or both!), you’ve come to the right place.

Track 1 – 얼굴 찌푸리지 말아요 (Plz Don’t Be Sad)

Plz Don’t Be Sad is a fun track taking inspiration from the rhythm of upbeat disco music. Dancing to this ditty seems irresistible as the infectious energy of Highlight’s carefree and sanguine chants get to you. Who can possibly be sad after listening to this?

Track 2 – 아름답다 (It’s Still Beautiful)

On the more serious side, It’s Still Beautiful remains loyal to the style of their previous album, also named Highlight. This minimally decorated ballad highlights their emotion and sincerity, rendering it impossible to not appreciate this respite from the busyness of work and school.

Track 3 – 시작 (The Beginning)

R&B acts as the base for this stylish track, which uses rhythmic drum beats, steady finger snaps, and pleasant piano harmonies to set it apart from the last two tracks. While the chorus could have been better made to fit with the mood of the rest of The Beginning, it’s worth many listens for its soothing nature.

Track 4 – 위험해 (Dangerous)

Dangerous is a whole new level of swagger; it’s an ominous yet romantic tune with masculinity. Junhyung’s rap in particular adds another interesting timbre to Dangerous. Highlight’s attractive croons spread throughout this song are reminiscent of the music from their former labelmates, Trouble Maker.

Track 5 – CAN YOU FEEL IT?

CAN YOU FEEL IT? is effectively a recycled version of Plz Don’t Be Sad, although CAN YOU FEEL IT? is less organized and sophisticated. Nevertheless, it’s still a picker-upper that’s fun to listen to once in a while.

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