I can’t believe this is only the 2nd Sistar song on my blog (discounting Sistar19). I didn’t review either “Alone” or “Loving U” but here we get the attempt “Touch My Body” at challenging the summer spectacular that was “Loving U”.
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Vocals: 10 / 10
Hyorin and Soyu’s synergy has always been on spot but I think this song really brings this out to the extreme. They just really damn good together. Damn damn good good damn good damn. Good. Line distribution is always a problem for Sistar who never give Bora any love but my goodness is that Dasom hitting a power note? Really happy to see / hear this, considering Dasom is the poster girl for “bland” idols. This instrumental is delightfully sassy and fun and definitely adds to the vibe. The saxophone is just excellent and unlike the sax in Secret’s “Poison”, I wasn’t fearful of how overboard it could be. A qualm I have is the bridge, which could be excellent if not perfect in another song but just didn’t seem the mesh here.
Dance: 4 / 10
This was extremely weak choreography, and it’s been a while since a song’s dance was the worst part. The butt shaking not only looks uncomfortable but isn’t even attractive. The arm waving throughout the verses isnt much better. Of all the Sistar choreography thus far, this is the most disappointing and appears to be the most forced / least natural, which is a shame. What I did like about the choreography, however, were the multitude of solo shots of the members doing the dance inbetween shots of the full team choreography. That, combined with the various positioning changes with their backup dancers (V-shape, backup dancers behind, in a line, etc.) redeem this, but not by much.
Rap: 8 / 10
Bora at her finest? Debatable, but definitely in her comfort zone as far as pacing and delivery goes. Hyorin also joins (as usual) for a little intersection, but this time around her part is all singing and not rap singing. The rap was well setup though, and I think that the song could’ve benefited from having a longer rap. If anything, just extend both Bora and Hyorin’s parts for another measure or so and this would have the possibility of a perfect score.
Music Video: 10 / 10
Okay so the sets are still boxes, and merely give the illusion of being outside. This is certainly weaker than the video of “Loving U” which was actually filmed outside in Hawaii. But it’s still colourful and suited for the summer. “Fun” is the word I’m looking for and this video is exactly that. The party room during the end with cameos from Jun Hyunmoo, Kim Bosung, and Noh Hongchul were awesome, since the party theme is very real and this for sure was the most enjoyable. Kim Bosung does a good job with the saxophone and makes his moments on camera seem authentic, and even if that weren’t the case, just adds to the lively MV. If I were to complain, would be regarding the excessive “Touch my body” text essentially spammed throughout the video. The phrase is already repetitive in the song so I felt this wasn’t necessary.
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Overall: 80 / 100
If “Loving U” was “perfect summer fun” then “Touch My Body” is “good summer fun”. Not quite as solid as their previous summer title track but a well done job nonetheless. The vocals from Hyorin and Soyu are as good as ever, while the rapping is also just as good if a little short. The MV is fun, flashy, and colourful wth guest appearances only adding to the party. Unfortunately, their pathetic choreography wrecks their potential and will probably prevent me from watching lives.
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