Simply two months after releasing his first full-length album, Doh Kyungsoo has returned with a particular digital single. Truthfully, they need to simply tack it onto that album and name this a “repackage” the best way Ok-pop used to do.
Both means, Kyungsoo’s discography can all the time do with extra energetic materials and Dumb sees him exploring crunchy guitar rock for the primary time. It’s not a style I instantly affiliate with him (his voice is so suited to r&b), however this type of track advantages from sturdy vocals. With so many acts making an attempt their hand at rock music this yr, the market is starting to really feel stuffed. It takes a really particular track to face out and Dumb doesn’t fairly get there for me. The music video is a pink herring, because it pads out the monitor with a number of instrumental breaks. The precise audio is simply over two minutes in size, making Dumb successful and run presence.
There are many improbable two-minute punk classics, however these songs don’t fiddle. They create the depth proper from the beginning and by no means let up. Dumb has a extra lackadaisical vitality, bounding tentatively somewhat than going straight for the jugular. It’s a pleasing sufficient diversion, however I received’t bear in mind it in a month’s time.
| Hooks | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Longevity | 7 |
| Bias | 8 |
| RATING | 7.75 |
Grade: C+
