The tenth mini-album from Korean girl group
TWICE
,
Taste of Love
is a liberating venture for the K-Pop powerhouses, offering a striding summer set that overflows with confidence. As might be expected from a project titled
's lyrics flow with deep romances and giddy hearts: "First Time" captures the dizzying joy of a new love, "SOS" is a bold call for affection, and "Baby Blue Love" details the electrifying feeling of a summer night spent dancing. The album's production suite matches its swooning vocals with a breezy yet seductive sonic direction -- playful elements of bossa nova appear in the title track "Alcohol-Free," while "Scandal" and "Conversation" are accompanied by sleek basslines and airy drums. The result is a crisp, concise package -- a bundle of summer anthems with the vivid emotions of summertime passion. ~ David Crone