Initially debuting as a major rapper in EXO, Chanyeol has gone on to launch a number of solo singles in a wide range of genres. He will not be a powerhouse vocalist inside the group, however his tone has an simply identifiable attraction suited to rock and indie music. Black Out comes from his first official solo album of the identical title and presents an acoustic method.
Listening to the album’s spotlight medley, Black Out appeared to be one among its most subdued songs. This isn’t what you’d anticipate from a title monitor, however I can see why the company may need needed to put it up for sale. Its hazy sound echoes many fashionable male soloists on the worldwide stage, from Kinds to Bieber. It’s a pleasant match for Chanyeol, placing his vocal texture entrance and middle. However as a bit of music, Black Out is quite uninteresting and one-note.
My greatest subject with Black Out is that it looks like twenty seconds of music stretched over three minutes, leading to a monitor that performs as a flat line with none notable peaks. Clearly, bombast wouldn’t have complemented this style, however better melodic variety and extra particular instrumental touchstones might have supplied a compelling construction. As an alternative, Black Out spins its wheels — very nice however fairly forgettable.
| Hooks | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Longevity | 8 |
| Bias | 7 |
| RATING | 7.25 |
Grade: C