This service, which is available only on current-generation consoles and PC, offers up a catalog of more than 200 songs. In addition to all the songs in the base game, players can get more by subscribing to Just Dance Unlimited, which starts at $5 for a one-month membership. Now Playing: Just Dance 2017: Play the Demo – Sorry by Justin Bieber Their debut journey is only just beginning though, so I’m looking forward to more.By clicking 'enter', you agree to GameSpot's This wasn’t a bad debut by any means, but considering how long these guys have apparently been around as a group I wish it was more explosive. And for a group where their dance synchronisation was often brought up as a talking point, this choreo didn’t really stand out? Maybe it’s a factor of the song being entirely in English and shot in a setting that felt a little generic. Even the goofing-around scenes didn’t feel as natural as they could have (was that one shot a reference to the golden suit that Nakamura wears in some of their variety though lol). They all look great but I don’t get a grasp of them individually or as a group aside from them being a bunch of cute guys smiling around. I don’t know, I like these guys from the variety content I’ve seen and I think they have charm, but that didn’t really come across in this song or music video. This basically feels like a cut-and-paste of Permission to Dance, and the same thing that struck me about that song – how is it that a feel-good song encouraging someone to groove can come across as lacking that actual spark and soul which would make me want to groove more? – is present here as well. I’ll admit I’m a little disappointed with this debut song, however. I know these guys from their YouTube content (the Junior channel, by the way, I discovered through this blog!), and so while I know as Juniors they probably had a couple of original songs here and there I’m completely unfamiliar with what their musical styles/influences/strengths could be. Invested fans will seek out their music wherever it’s released, allowing the group to do what they do best rather than go as broad as possible. I imagine a future where the agency quickly abandons this “global” concept and promotes the guys in Japan the way they do the rest of their acts. There’s nothing original about its retro sound, but it’s well-delivered.Īs a Johnny’s debut, Travis Japan certainly deserve better. In fact, the production is strong all around. I love the brassy instrumental response to this refrain. But, Johnny’s has made a good portion of their name on that very template so it doesn’t feel too inauthentic. Yes, the hook is cheesy and sounds like a jingle you’d hear on TV. On the other hand, Just Dance’s chorus is a major earworm. They’re trying too hard and the strain is evident. I’ll come around to them through sheer determination, but they give that “fake fun” feel of a song like Permission To Dance. The verses are off-putting, with trite lyrics and awkward delivery. When it comes to the song itself, I’m of two minds. I don’t wish to see that sad story repeated with the notoriously quirky Johnny’s & Associates as its main character. I’ve already watched too many K-pop groups flatten their idiosyncrasies to reach the widest possible audience. I include this long prelude as a way to explain my mixed reaction to Just Dance. Responses rarely result in anything but diminished returns. And rather than build upon the legacy of past groups, it feels like an obvious response to the success of BTS’s Dynamite and Butter. For one, it’s performed entirely in English. Whatever the case, Just Dance is not a typical Johnny’s debut track. I just hate to see them thrown into the global market before having a chance to secure their place in the agency’s home market. That’s not a judgment on the quality or appeal of the group. Out of all their available acts, I’m surprised they’ve pitched Travis Japan toward an international audience. But rather than come out swinging with an album or physical single like most Johnny’s groups, the agency has opted for a global digital debut of Just Dance. Named after famous choreography Travis Payne, the guys already have plenty of junior-era songs under their belt ( I’m partial to this theatrical banger). But the way the agency has handled this debut has ruffled some longtime fans. That’s a huge accomplishment after a decade of paying their dues as a junior group. But ever since Travis Japan set up shop in the States to train and compete in numerous competitions (including America’s Got Talent), their trajectory has been different. They’re often tied to a popular drama, performed everywhere to the point of being inescapable, and they quickly become a beloved and oft-referenced part of a group’s history. Debut songs from Johnny’s groups are a big deal.
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