HYPE is real...
Let's get into it..
Intro feels always catches me off guard. It's something I never expected from an EXO song. Not sure if I like it.
Production is so groovy. The bass is Nasty AF. Verses are alright. Chorus is nice. I would have liked the melody to be a little stronger than what we got tbh. It nails the groove its going for. Vocals are, as expected, the best.
As for rapping, I heard quite a few complaints for Sehun's part, Personally I am okay with it... It's not bad enough (I mean to say, It's not bad) to take me out of the song. I would have liked Sehun to not rely on creating "Space" within his raps...
Lay is back, Nice to hear his bright voice in the song.
Good title track.
Ranking :- 8.5/10
Here comes the B-sides....
Intro gives me chills everytime.
Nice falsetto by Baekhyun and Kai to start off the song. Xiumin's pre-chorus is the best part of the song to me...
Such a playful and fun vibe.
Damn, the confidence Kyungsoo exudes in this song is just otherworldly.
Production is pristine. The ambient, slight distant synths in Xiumin's pre-chorus is something I like to hear a lot. Great use of Guitar in Sehun's Rapsing part.
Excellent B-side.
Rating :- 10/10
Funky vibe. Similar to Tender Love. I think it's a decent song. Production reminds me of Butterfly Effect. Chorus is a little weak but the vibe is strong.
Nice to hear a lot variety from Sehun's raps in this album, His vocals have improved (as he's been taking frequent vocal lessons)
I would've liked the song to be 30 seconds shorter.
Rating :- 8/10
Are there any words to describe the experience while listening to this song? I don't think so. But I will still try.
Intro seemed rather bright and then it quickly turned into something else.
The distorted drums are a really smart choice. And THOSE SYNTHS in the back are haunting. Guitar again steals the spotlight especially during Baekhyun and Xiumin's part.
I love the raspiness in Chanyeol's vocals.
As for the chorus, There could have been nothing better than what we got.
Like, especially Chanyeol's "I'm gone, I'm gone, Boseona"
As for the highlight of the song, Baekhyun flexing his vocals at 2:18, It sounds so good and Kyungsoo's little run at the end.
Rating :- 10/10
5. Just as usual
Immediately this gives vibe of Kyungsoo's That's Okay and EXO's Wait....
Those chords are beautiful. As for the melody, It's a decent song especially considering it's probably gonna be played during the ending ment for their concerts.
Kyungsoo's adlibs are to die for. Like, I really missed his voice.
Interesting thing I noticed, When Chanyeol starts his rap part, There is a really strange sound in the background. I wonder what it is? I mean I like it, but Is it members vocals processed or electric guitar? I couldn't distinguish between those. Sounds amazing regardless.
Rating :- 8.25/10
Conclusion :-
A solid album as expected from EXO. We got solid b-sides.
I will say one thing :-
I hope They don't use those trap half-time breakdown for raps in majority of their songs from now on. It's great when it's utilized well.
Final rating :- 89.5%
What do you think? Let me know.
Since it's a special album dedicated to fans, I hope you all enjoy the music. Cheers everyone