I thought of ready to write down a overview for One Pact’s FXX OFF (꺼져) till the music video was launched, however the scenario surrounding it’s simply too ironic to not discover. The group’s comeback is at the moment and — like many Ok-pop acts — they’ve gone for a daring, badass sound with a faux-controversial title within the self-censored “FXX OFF.” But on the first signal of any precise controversy, their company has pulled the video for re-edit. Isn’t this simply the right microcosm of the Ok-pop trade?
I’m not saying a re-edit wasn’t essential. Cultural appropriation is a really actual drawback and one which’s plagued Ok-pop for a while. I simply discover the disconnect between ideas’ bark and chunk to be fairly humorous. With that mentioned, we’re right here to speak concerning the precise music, and regardless of FXX OFF‘s prickly title, I’m wanting to dive in and see what makes the music tick.
FXX OFF has some good moments — primarily when the blokes are merely singing and never making an attempt to twist themselves into unhealthy boy architypes. The pre-choruses have a satisfying construct, showcasing their apparent expertise. Nonetheless, these segments body a very terrible refrain. The manufacturing gurgles and groans as we enter a sonic hellscape of abrasive sing-talk and underwhelming hooks. A theatrical, shouted bridge works significantly better, actually harnessing a way of violent anger. I’m way more on this punky method, however as FXX OFF‘s scenario has reminded us, that is in the end idol pop we’re speaking about.
| Hooks | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Longevity | 7 |
| Bias | 7 |
| RATING | 6.75 |
Grade: D+
(Will replace with the music video when it’s launched)