I’ve questions on Howling Leisure. They hold debuting new boy teams however not often promote them. Waker have a pair mini albums to their identify over a stretch of two-and-a-half years, however the newer Chaser hasn’t made a peep since their early-2026 debut. Now, we have now Ascender, the company’s third group in lower than three years. How does Howling Leisure have the cash for this?
No matter intent, the company’s A&R workforce has a reasonably good ear for a pop music. I respect how their teams take a less-trendy strategy, releasing music that sounds as if it might discover a residence in any period. That is true for We Belong Collectively as nicely. The monitor is a vocal-focused EDM bop, although it’s frustratingly underdeveloped.
I ought to completely love this, and with a number of tweaks I’d. The thumping backbeat presents loads of propulsion whereas the hazy texture of the monitor provides sentiment. The singing is robust all through and there are a number of moments the place backing vocals work together brilliantly with the primary melody. Nonetheless, We Belong Collectively‘s reserved construction is lacking one thing essential: a refrain! I imply, sure there’s technically a refrain however it sounds far more like a pre-chorus. The instrumental retreats right here, denying us the payoff we’re ready for. I anticipated this all to construct towards a dynamite finale, however We Belong Collectively continues to play it coy till the top. It’s nonetheless a really strong monitor with some nice moments. I simply can’t fathom why they selected the (anti) refrain they did.
| Hooks | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Longevity | 9 |
| Bias | 8 |
| RATING | 8.25 |
Grade: B