Whereas they initially (pre) debuted with a promising pop/rock sound, rookie group POW’s music has turn out to be extra subdued and forgettable since. They appear to have tons of promise, however the music simply isn’t doing it for me. This regrettable pattern continues with Being Tender (다정해지는 법) — a plonky mid-tempo that feels virtually designed to fade into the backdrop.
There are some quirky components to POW’s sound and I can hear their direct influences, however a observe like Being Tender lacks the sort of hook essential to make this muted sound stand out. With out a memorable melody, the tune spins its wheels, affixed to a uninteresting mattress of percussion that’s too sluggish to bounce to however not evocative sufficient to get misplaced in. I’m positive there’s an viewers for this sound and there are actually mid-tempo tracks I’d contemplate all-time classics. There have even been some nice ones this yr. However with no burst of vitality driving the tune, each different aspect should hit with insane precision. That’s not taking place right here in any respect.
| Hooks | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Longevity | 7 |
| Bias | 6 |
| RATING | 6.75 |
Grade: D+
