Bae Jinyoung’s already been via two idol teams in his profession, debuting with Wanna One and later with CIX. After selecting to not re-sign his contract with the latter, he’s stepped out as a soloist. This isn’t the primary time we’ve heard a Jinyouong solo observe, however this time it feels totally different.
Spherical & Spherical takes an old-fashioned method, using retro hip-hop beats to craft a cool outing. The verses really feel nearly freeform, composed of a sequence of colourful rap earlier than we get a touch of melody in the course of the pre-chorus. Sadly, that is all set-up for a very terrible refrain. Spherical & Spherical‘s centerpiece seems like a dozen mosquitoes buzzing round your head, nagging you in rhythm. The instrumental throws in some grating percussion for good measure till the ultimate product turns into downright headache-inducing. Jinyoung doesn’t carry a lot to the proceedings, retracing anticipated tropes in the case of phrasing and efficiency. For me, it is a particular cross.
| Hooks | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Longevity | 6 |
| Bias | 6 |
| RATING | 6 |
Grade: D-
