EXO’s Kai pre-released Grownup Swim earlier this month, losing extraordinary potential on a boring, spoken-word refrain. His precise comeback remains to be across the nook, however earlier than that he’s shocked us with one other new monitor. Partitions Don’t Discuss picks up the tempo a bit and feels barely extra developed than its predecessor, however nonetheless delivers a hazy, subdued environment.
You may definitely name Partitions Don’t Discuss a dance monitor, however it’s the slightest, most unbothered model of the shape. Kai’s vocals are given a wispy, otherworldly therapy because the insistent beat thumps behind them. Muted synths create a drowsy power as if capturing the comedown from an evening out. Like Grownup Swim, this screams “vibe” greater than the virtuosic “let’s placed on a present!” banger I’d hope for. I’m realizing that I most likely must let go of that expectation on the subject of Kai’s solo music, however I nonetheless can’t assist however want songs like Partitions Don’t Discuss discovered a solution to carve a extra musically daring path. There’s a lot new dance music launched each week and this monitor dangers fading into the backdrop when in comparison with extra dynamic materials.
| Hooks | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Longevity | 8 |
| Bias | 7 |
| RATING | 7.5 |
Grade: C