The weather is warming up. Springs is racing to cure all of us from our seasonal depression, and with the new season comes with new comebacks! With groups preparing to release new music, Cravity is no different.
While the group has been busy with concerts and fan meets all over the world, their fanbase, Luvity, has gone without new music since the release of New Wave in 2022.
Cravity's new mini album, Master: Piece is exactly what fans needed to overcome their winter blues.
The album starts off with the track Groovy, and right away I love everything about this. The sound, the choreography, the styling, the video, it all perfectly suits the group and their discography.
I am so happy that Cravity has continued to embrace the sound that they first explored during the release of their song Adrenaline. As mentioned in a previous review, it was the first time that they managed to perfectly balance maturity with a bright concept.
This energy fits the group so perfectly. Through this concept, Cravity is able to release great upbeat music without it sounding childish or out of place.
Groovy itself paints a picture of being burntout in a stuffy atmosphere that makes the world feel extremely dull until finding a love that makes everything seem colorful and groovy.
Honestly, this song is unbelievably fun, and it makes you want to dance. It doesn't hurt that the choreography is sharp and mesmerizing. Obviously this song earns a 10/10.
The kings of bright comebacks deserve nothing less for another title track that knocked the ball out of the park.
The second track is FLY. This song is very different when compared to the relaxed yet upbeat vibes of the title track.
Fly has a much faster tempo, and the track kind of sounds reminiscent of a Disney Channel original movie soundtrack. However, that's really not a bad thing.
The style still suits Cravity well, but I can see how this song may not be everyone's cup of tea.
There are a lot more effects in this track, and that may not be what all audiences are drawn to when they hear a new release for the first time.
The effects and tempo fit the album's entire aesthetic, and I find it really enjoyable to listen to. Because of this, FLY earns an 8/10 rating.
Get Lifted, the third track, is darker than the opening tracks of the album. With electric guitar included in the track, the song is grittier and leans closer to a pop rock sound.
The placement of this song within the track list is absolutely brilliant. After establishing the bright sound with the first two songs, Get Lifted is a slight curve ball that rengages listeners perfectly.
This sound focuses more on the maturity of the group members while not losing the cohesiveness of the album thus far. Additionally, this song is catchy. Rhythmic breaks throughout the song keep the track interesting, and the new sound is refreshing.
Cravity consistently releases high quality music, and this song is no different. Get Lifted is an 8.5/10.
The fourth track on the album is Baddie. Honestly, I was very nervous for what this song might do to the consistency of the album thus far.
Within Kpop, if you hear the word "baddie", you most likely think of the song "2 Baddies" by NCT127.
Having a song that resembles that track on this Cravity release would be indescribably wrong.
Luckily, Cravity's Baddie stands strong on its own as another rock inspired track that drives the album forwards phenomenally.
By using heavy bass and percussion, the song forces listeners to pay attention to this high-tempo song.
The vocal ability of the members really stands out in this song. With a focus on instrumentation, it would be easy for vocal integrity to get a little lost. Instead, the track stands as an ear-catching backdrop to the talents of the Cravity members.
This song never gets boring, and it feels like it should be included on the soundtrack of an action movie. Baddie earns a 9/10 for its perfect stylistic experimentation.
The second to last song on the album is A to Z, a song that expresses the desire to know every single thing about the person that you're interested in. Even the smallest things are important and worth remembering.
This song is extremely sweet while also bringing a new sound to the album. In a similar vein to the album's earlier track FLY, this track does include more effects in both the vocal and instrumental line.
Is A to Z the best song Cravity has ever released? No, it's not. However, that's not to say it's a bad song. The melody is very catchy and interesting. The rhythm and melody also work very well together.
A to Z is not my favorite song on this album, but I do think it's a good song that has earned its place on this release. This song is a solid 8/10.
It's not uncommon for artists to include a song on their album that acts as a letter to their fans. This is something that Cravity has been known to do before, and they kept the tradition alive by including Light the way as this albums final track.
Lyrically, this song expresses how fans and Cravity members work together to encourage and inspire each other to work towards their dreams. Even in the darkest of times, Cravity and Luvity and depend on each other.
Musically, this song is absolutely gorgeous. Composed by Saimon and group member Woobin, this song is very simple with a track that focuses on the melody instead of rhythm dynamic.
The vocals throughout this song are genuinely stunning. By using technique, the members have created an emotional song that sounds beautiful and healthy. With a quality that can move listeners to tears, Light the way wraps up the album with a 10/10.
I'm never surprised by Cravity's consistent ability to release great music, but I am always impressed by it.
Master: Piece earned an average rating of 9/10, and it is completely deserved.
I am shocked that this group doesn't have a bigger fanbase, and I fully expect to see their reach continue to expand world wide.
If you don't like this album, you don't like fun music.
This comeback was fun, interesting, and a breath of fresh air in a genre full of marketed "sexy" masculinity. Cravity has proved once again that youth is just as conceptually marketable as maturity.
While we have only seen the first quarter of 2023's releases, I wouldn't be surprised if Master: Piece remains one of my favorite releases of the year.
What is your favorite song on the album? Let us know if you think our rating was fair!
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