1. The Stranger // 2. Evening Story // 3. Nothing However A Stranger (On Crew) // 4. Anti Hero (Off Crew) // 5. Good Place // 6. Collab
NOTHING BUT A STRANGER
Most ONF albums characteristic at the least one ballad/mid-tempo, and My Identification is not any completely different. This time, it comes courtesy of the group’s “On Crew,” consisting of members Hyojin, E-Tion and Minkyun. That’s a vocal powerhouse proper there, making Nothing However A Stranger an actual deal with for these in search of a showcase of their abilities.
With this stated, I really feel just like the music comes too early within the album. Ballads are difficult issues that may stall momentum should you’re not cautious. There’s a motive they’re typically included as the ultimate (or near last) observe on a pop album. On the subject of ONF ballads, 2021’s I.T.I.L.U stays a excessive water mark I can’t assist however examine Nothing However A Stranger to, however quite than go full-on musical theater bombast the fellows have taken a jazzier method this time. Having seen their tour final yr, it’s clear they take pleasure in performing this fashion of fabric and that sense of pleasure comes by way of with every vocal flourish.
Given my choice for uptempo bangers, this was by no means going to be my favourite observe. Nevertheless, I can admire the talent that goes into it and their silky easy efficiency compensates for the drowsy tempo and considerably rote melodies. If nothing else, the music definitely establishes an evocative temper. Enjoyable truth: that is the one music on the album not composed/produced by their principal collaborator Hwang Hyun.
| Hooks | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Longevity | 8 |
| Bias | 7 |
| RATING | 7.75 |
Grade: C+