New boy group AM8IC impressed me with their pre-debut Buzzin and its enjoyable, funky riff on Ghostbusters. Now, it’s time for the blokes to make their precise debut with their first mini album. Title monitor Hyperlink Up opts for a extra reserved vitality, borrowing from many acquainted 2025 sounds.
Hyperlink Up‘s verses are emblematic of the 12 months, borrowing the skittering percussion the Okay-pop trade has seemingly fallen in love with, ornamented with an orchestral flourish right here and there. The beat turns into extra resounding through the refrain as the blokes carry out in falsetto. I’m impressed with their talent, however the melodies don’t do sufficient to face out. The music sounds good but by no means compels in the way in which it must. The vitality stays caught between upbeat and pensive, unable to lean totally in both course.
Briefly, AM8IC have been good to steer with the thrilling Buzzin. The aim right here appears to be to ascertain lore quite than cement an thrilling new sound. I do know many Okay-pop followers love that facet of the artwork type, however with out a thrilling music to tether the storytelling to, I’m liable to overlook Hyperlink Up rather more rapidly than I’d like.
| Hooks | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Longevity | 8 |
| Bias | 8 |
| RATING | 7.75 |
Grade: C+
