OnlyOneOf are among the many most compelling artists working in Ok-pop proper now, however I’ve a bone to select with their company. The group hardly ever releases new music, touring incessantly as a substitute. I’m completely satisfied they proceed to go to a large number of nations (I’ve gotten to see them twice) and I’m certain that’s the place the majority of the cash is, however we’re now in a state of affairs the place a key member (Rie) has enlisted and the group’s small catalog is unlikely to develop a lot greater as inevitable hiatuses loom.
Quite than scheduling a killer comeback earlier than this inevitable transition, the blokes have delivered the type of fan service ballad we regularly affiliate with disbandments or anniversaries. There’s nothing mistaken with Keep, particularly if it had merely been a b-side on an album. However for followers ready over a 12 months for brand spanking new materials, it feels just like the company is solely kicking issues down the street. It’s good to listen to the group’s vocals entrance and heart and the guitar-heavy instrumental injects new texture to their music, however the monitor just isn’t amongst their finest. The melodies do what’s anticipated of them inside this sort of tune — vaguely anthemic but unlikely to endure or resonate past their core fanbase.
| Hooks | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Longevity | 7 |
| Bias | 8 |
| RATING | 7.5 |
Grade: C
