(G)I-DLE’s Minnie launched her solo debut album final week, led by two promoted tracks that did little for me. Nevertheless, the album grows stronger because it goes on, climaxing with its finest tune. That tune has now been given its personal video that includes WayV’s Ten, who duets with Minnie on Obsession. I can’t declare to be obsessed with the music but, however I vastly desire it over Blind Eyes Crimson and HER.
A few of this has to do with my very own style preferences. Obsession blends rock and chugging synthwave components to craft an atmospheric sound that tends to burrow pleasantly into my ears. I additionally respect how Obsession is a full duet, discovering equal house for Minnie and Ten to showcase their skills. The 2 make a putting unit, complimenting one another with a classy charisma that elevates Obsession‘s extra generic leanings.
These generic leanings are what hold me from embracing Obsession with extra enthusiasm. This type of synth-driven pop has turn out to be ubiquitous within the 2020’s to some extent the place it takes a killer melody or association to actually stand out. Obsession ticks all the mandatory containers however by no means leaps over them to ship a imaginative and prescient of its personal. I might have beloved to listen to a heartier rock affect, bolstering the tune’s ethereal melodies with an instrumental you may actually sink your enamel into. Because it stands, Obsession is tremendous stable however will doubtless fade into the background as dozens extra pop songs of this nature make their approach into the world.
| Hooks | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Longevity | 8 |
| Bias | 9 |
| RATING | 8.25 |
Grade: B
