Huge Ocean debuted again in 2024 as Okay-pop’s first onerous of listening to group. I’ve by no means lined their music earlier than, however teasers for brand spanking new single One Man Military caught my eye. I’ll all the time be up for some good old school drama in Okay-pop, and this tune appeared to vow an entire theater present. The precise tune is a bit much less formidable than I’d like, however nonetheless simply one of the best factor launched as we speak.
One Man Military employs a strings-assisted stomp to counsel bigness. The tune is just too leaden to really soar, but it surely’s trussed up by sufficient bombast to maintain issues fascinating. On this manner, it jogs my memory of Chaser’s debut final month, which has really grown on me since launch. The blokes do a pleasant job with it, their voices entrance and heart for max impact. What’s actually lacking is a way of spontaneous life. Songs like this have clearly been programmed and perfected to dying on a pc and would really profit from the thrilling imperfections of human-played devices. Nonetheless, I recognize that the group has expanded their sonic playground. I’m curious how far they will take this type.
| Hooks | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Longevity | 8 |
| Bias | 8 |
| RATING | 8 |
Grade: B-