spice "X"

spice “X” adds several contrasting flavors to TRiDENT’s direct power: provocation, shadow and intimacy. “SPICE!” opens with a sharply cut guitar figure and a spring-loaded rhythm, joining both to a bold hook that immediately defines the EP. “Bite the bullet” translates the decision to face difficulty into a tight ensemble and a forward-leaning tempo. It remains aggressive, yet the chorus preserves the band’s instinct for a clear and memorable vocal line. “Nocturne” slows the pulse and creates the record’s deepest shadow, using a night-time atmosphere to turn the listener inward. “iCON” then recovers outward energy with a statement of self-worth and presence. Closing track “be with you” approaches connection more directly, allowing a warm melody and the trio’s shared breathing space to soften the final impression. Although every song has a different color, the EP never feels fragmented. ASAKA’s vocal and guitar provide the center, SERINA’s bass contributes an additional melodic voice, and NAGISA’s drums change the emotional temperature with precision. Instead of relying only on loudness, the arrangements use restraint and open space to make the next impact feel larger. spice “X” therefore documents a more mature control of dynamics. It also works as an essential bridge to DUX, condensing the trio’s increasingly multidimensional identity into five focused tracks.