Moderately than ship a fleet of notable idol group comebacks, this month has been the realm of solo releases that don’t require a lot promotion from pre-empted music exhibits. The newest on the docket is SHINee’s Minho, who final launched solo work simply over a 12 months in the past. Right here, he’s promised us dynamic issues with the music title “Tempo,” however the precise monitor is fairly easy.
Tempo doesn’t “go quick,” as its refrain implies, however as a substitute develops a satisfying groove and floats over it with delicate movement. It’s a catchy monitor, although not significantly bold. Its best asset is an infusion of heat synth pads in the course of the pre-chorus and refrain. I’d like to listen to much more of this all through, because it lends the instrumental a way of environment that works particularly properly in opposition to Minho’s easygoing vocal efficiency.
When it comes right down to it, Tempo is the sort of music that works properly as background music. That’s not essentially a dig, as passive listening has develop into more and more frequent amongst music followers. I want the monitor selected to sink its enamel into its groove and actually grabbed you by the collar, however that’s not likely Minho’s type so it’s laborious to fault him for one thing he’s by no means been. Nonetheless, Tempo‘s subdued nature limits its general impact for me.
| Hooks | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Longevity | 8 |
| Bias | 8 |
| RATING | 8 |
Grade: B-