After yesterday’s unit observe from members Changbin and I.N, Han and Felix are subsequent on the docket with a music video for his or her entry from Stray Youngsters’ new mixtape. We’re shifting from rock depth to a hard-hitting mix of EDM and hip-hop.
After a moody, ornate opening, Truman‘s beat pushes us into an off-kilter sonic panorama. Thick waves of synth battle it out with heavy entice beats. On a purely technical stage, I can admire what this manufacturing is doing. It definitely paints a vibe, directly prickly and suffocating. However on a private stage, this isn’t a sound I get pleasure from in any respect. It’s nearly designed to repel me, from the best way the tempo drags with a heavy lurch to the shout-rap fashion of the efficiency. It’s all very severe and I simply don’t have the buy-in essential to embrace the vanity.
With that stated, I can think about how Truman will resonate with its target market. Felix and Han are each expert and charismatic, even when the track itself isn’t giving them a lot to work with. And regardless that many of the observe sends my finger racing towards the “off” button, its commanding synth spine gives compelling texture.
| Hooks | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Longevity | 7 |
| Bias | 6 |
| RATING | 6.75 |
Grade: D+
