Does the Little Mix Sport Relief single live up to expectations?

So, this morning it was time for the new Little Mix Sport Relief single premiere. You may recall us blogging about how amazing it would be. Well, it doesn't quite live up to expectations. "Word Up", due for release on March 16th, puts in a good effort, but we can't help but feel a bit let down by the end result. It's not really of any fault of Little Mix themselves. Their vocals are on point, their harmonies are very much on point, and their personalities are more present than ever before. The song is ridiculously catchy, and yet something just doesn't quite click. Of course, it may be a grower, and it's by no means bad, but it's just not quite there yet.

That said, the vocal harmonies to open the song are a complete triumph, and show Little Mix as the force to be reckoned with that they truly are. Plus, it fits wonderfully into that throwback Little Mix sound that is beginning to become something of a trademark for them. So hopefully that missing thing that we can't quite put our finger on, we'll be wiped aside with repeated listens.

Take a listen here and let us know in the comments what you think of the cover: 

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