[Album Review] CRAZY (4th Mini Album) – LE SSERAFIM

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LE SSERAFIM’s 4th mini-album CRAZY, which shares the same name as its title track, is the focus of this album review post. It was released at the end of August of last year, and CRAZY became a massive hit in my books since then. The rest of the mini-album was extremely strong (based on my standards), so it is a highly recommended listen from me. Plus, a particular side track was nominated as part of the 2024 KPORPEVIEWED Awards. You can find out which track, and my thoughts on the rest of the songs that make up CRAZY (the mini-album), down below.

CRAZY follows on from LE SSERAFIM’s 3rd mini-album, EASY, from earlier in the year.

1. Chasing Lightning – The album starts off with the usual narration from LE SSERAFIM. This one occurs over a techno backing piece that readies us for what is to come on this mini-album. There are some brief vocals, as well. The narration tells 2 narratives. The first half of the track features some dialogue with disapproval responses. It concludes with the pessimistic message that ‘they cannot change the weather.’ But then LE SSERAFIM flips the script, accepting that they cannot change the weather, but they can ‘chase the lightning’. From here on out, the same dialogue recurs with responses that look towards the positive side of the situation. (9/10)

2. CRAZY (Title Track) – Since its release, CRAZY has grown on me excessively. So, I am bumping the original song rating from an 8 to a 9. Click here for CRAZY’s full review. (9/10)

3. Pierrot – Pierrot brings hip-hop to the mini-album. While I am not a hip-hop person, it doesn’t take me much to realise that Pierrot is a strong track. I like how LE SSERAFIM maintains this vibe throughout, keeping the track simple and straightforward for the most part. It does steer into interesting and unique territory when Pierrot leans into opera. Very random, but honestly very cool. Pierrot also samples Kim Wan Sun’s Pierrot Laughs At Us. (8.5/10)

4. 1-800-Hot-N-Fun – If you somehow missed it, 1-800-Hot-N-Fun was nominated for Best Rock Song in the 2024 KPOPREVIEWED Awards earlier this year. The reasons for this are straightforward. The guitar work made 1-800-Hot-N-Fun extremely memorable, and LE SSERAFIM’s attitude-filled delivery heightened the song further. Extra points for the hooks and embodiment of the rock sound. (10/10)

5. Crazier (미치지 못하는 이유) – After such bold songs, they end the mini-album with a bit of whiplash in the form of a ballad. Crazier is a nice soothing track, with beautiful and stunning vocals from the group. I liked the acoustic nature of the instrumental. I’m just not sure if it is the right song to end this particular mini-album with. (8/10)