Late final month, new Korean-American trio RE:WIND shocked me with their unbelievable pre-release RE:SET. It’s so enjoyable when an act bounds out of the gate with sturdy materials. This monitor set the stage for his or her debut single Without end, however sadly I don’t discover myself as greatly surprised this time.
This can be a powerful one as a result of I completely love what the group is making an attempt to do right here. I’ve usually mentioned there’s an enormous gap within the Ok-pop marketplace for the type of slamming, post-New-Jack-Swing teen pop that dominated the early-2000’s. Without end clearly takes its cues from acts as large as Backstreet Boys and Nsync and as area of interest as A1 and Youngstown. This has my identify written throughout it, however the execution leaves so much to be desired.
My essential situation right here is the manufacturing on the vocals. The blokes’ voices are slathered with results to the purpose the place each line feels like mush. This instantly contrasts with the sharp fashion they’re making an attempt and makes for an especially irritating pay attention. It’s too unhealthy, as a result of the precise track is sort of sturdy however this strategy makes the top product really feel overly beginner. A easy re-recording may elevate this so simply.
| Hooks | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Longevity | 8 |
| Bias | 8 |
| RATING | 7.75 |
Grade: C+
