1. The Stranger // 2. Evening Story // 3. Nothing However A Stranger (On Group) // 4. Anti Hero (Off Group) // 5. Good Place // 6. Collab
NOTHING BUT A STRANGER
Most ONF albums characteristic no less than one ballad/mid-tempo, and My Identification isn’t any totally different. This time, it comes courtesy of the group’s “On Group,” consisting of members Hyojin, E-Tion and Minkyun. That’s a vocal powerhouse proper there, making Nothing However A Stranger an actual deal with for these searching for a showcase of their skills.
With this stated, I really feel just like the tune comes too early within the album. Ballads are tough issues that may stall momentum in case you’re not cautious. There’s a purpose they’re typically included as the ultimate (or near closing) observe on a pop album. Relating to ONF ballads, 2021’s I.T.I.L.U stays a excessive water mark I can’t assist however examine Nothing However A Stranger to, however slightly than go full-on musical theater bombast the blokes have taken a jazzier strategy this time. Having seen their tour final yr, it’s clear they get pleasure from performing this type of fabric and that sense of pleasure comes by with every vocal flourish.
Given my choice for uptempo bangers, this was by no means going to be my favourite observe. Nonetheless, I can respect the talent that goes into it and their silky clean efficiency compensates for the drowsy tempo and considerably rote melodies. If nothing else, the tune actually establishes an evocative temper. Enjoyable truth: that is the one tune on the album not composed/produced by their fundamental collaborator Hwang Hyun.
| Hooks | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Longevity | 8 |
| Bias | 7 |
| RATING | 7.75 |
Grade: C+
