Oh, AMPERS&ONE. You debuted with such a powerful observe, however since then it’s been dimished returns for each single comeback. The blokes have fairly just a few nice b-sides to their title (and their new album’s spotlight medley suggests there can be extra), however their title tracks have struggled to harness any trace of distinctive id.
New single That’s That (그게 그거지) is one other entry within the group’s generic meeting line. Like earlier efforts, it’s polished and well-executed in a workmanlike manner. However listening to That’s That, all I can do is consider different boy teams. FNC Leisure can’t appear to determine whether or not they need AMPERS&ONE to be a P1Harmony Jr., a brilliant, quirky vitality like TWS or a cultured pop product like RIIZE. Because of this, their music does a little bit of every part however doesn’t do any of it in a memorable manner.
My recommendation? Flip to essentially the most profitable b-sides in your discography and discover a pathway there. From what I’ve heard, AMPERS&ONE would do effectively to totally embrace a giant EDM celebration sound. The sunshine hip-hop-infused pop sheen that characterizes That’s That isn’t doing something for them, regardless how effectively they carry out it. It’s just like the knockoff of a reputation model — serviceable in a pinch however by no means the very first thing a listener will flip to.
| Hooks | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Longevity | 8 |
| Bias | 7 |
| RATING | 7.5 |
Grade: C
