Late final month, new Korean-American trio RE:WIND stunned me with their improbable 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 Endlessly, 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 attempting to do right here. I’ve usually stated there’s an enormous gap within the Okay-pop marketplace for the type of slamming, post-New-Jack-Swing teen pop that dominated the early-2000’s. Endlessly 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 loads to be desired.
My predominant problem right here is the manufacturing on the vocals. The fellows’ voices are slathered with results to the purpose the place each line seems like mush. This straight contrasts with the sharp model they’re trying and makes for a particularly irritating pay attention. It’s too dangerous, as a result of the precise tune is kind of sturdy however this method makes the top product really feel overly beginner. A easy re-recording might elevate this so simply.
| Hooks | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Longevity | 8 |
| Bias | 8 |
| RATING | 7.75 |
Grade: C+
