Forward of an eventual BTS reunion as soon as everybody has accomplished their navy service, oldest member Jin is again together with his second solo mini album. I not too long ago loved watching him as a part of the solid of Netflix selection sequence Kian’s Weird B&B, the place he got here off very nicely and added a unusual humorousness. That character doesn’t at all times switch to his solo music, even when its rock edge holds potential for inventive colour.
New single Don’t Say You Love Me performs issues extraordinarily protected. That doesn’t mechanically have to be a nasty factor. In spite of everything, Jin has confirmed adept at delivering a nice radio sound. His voice brings character to even essentially the most easy pop songs. Nonetheless, there comes a time when it’s essential to lace a music like this with one other layer to maintain issues contemporary. Don’t Say You Love Me may very well be a solo observe from actually any male artist ever. It’s virtually genre-less in its tender attraction. I can’t think about anybody hating this, however it’s additionally exhausting to see what would make a listener develop into dangerously obsessive about music so “good.”
Don’t Say You Love Me‘s melodies are tried and true as a result of we’ve heard them earlier than. The chord development is predictable in a comforting means and Jin’s gentle vocal slides effortlessly excessive. However like an excessive amount of of his work, the music lacks any friction. The music is simply there, taking part in within the background as we admire the beautiful cinematography. I suppose there’s a time and a spot for this sort of numbing agreeability, however I’ve to consider Jin is fascinated with extra daring materials. As a fan, I do know I’m.
| Hooks | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Longevity | 8 |
| Bias | 7 |
| RATING | 7.5 |
Grade: C