A number of years after debuting as a soloist, former-LOONA member and actress/selection star Chuu has launched her first full album. Full albums are significant for Ok-pop artists for quite a few causes, permitting them to craft a bigger physique of labor and often proving some degree of longevity. Title observe XO, My Cyberlove offers listeners the primary style of the challenge.
As with many (many!) present releases, the general sound is a mushy mixture of quirky and subdued. Chuu’s voice has an interesting lightness and the track itself echoes this allure. It’s wispy, light and dulled of any attainable edge. In one other world, its percussion may very well be refashioned right into a extra resounding synthwave beat, however the manufacturing right here opts to remain primarily within the background. On the plus facet, this shines extra deal with Chuu herself. Nevertheless, it additionally makes for a fairly boring piece of music.
I really feel an odd sensation when listening to XO, My Cyberlove. It’s as if I’m listening to the track from a neighboring room, indifferent and never fairly absolutely fashioned. It’s atmospheric somewhat than tangible, which paints a vibe however fails to drag me into that vibe. Chuu has such star energy in so most of the avenues she pursues, so I’m confounded by why the precise music can be this sleepy and uneventful.
| Hooks | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Longevity | 7 |
| Bias | 7 |
| RATING | 7.25 |
Grade: C