I:MOND made their debut final summer season however fully handed me by, as fledging rookie teams often do. Now they’re again with their first mini album and title monitor Wonderland (원더랜드). Curiously, the group are independently managed with out the backing of a label. That’s fairly uncommon in Ok-pop’s idol panorama and positively makes me wish to root for them. If they’ll construct upon Wonderland‘s potential I’d even change into a full-fledged fan.
If I divided Wonderland into items I’d have contrasting issues to say. Beginning with the great, I believe the track’s refrain is kind of efficient. It has this explosive vitality that turns into extra addictive the extra you hear it. The percussion rumbles as strings add symphonic heft. This association is acquainted however efficient. Constructing upon this sonic brew, the monitor kicks up fairly a frenzy because it reaches its finale. I recognize this bigger than life sound.
In the meantime, the group’s relative inexperience pops up throughout Wonderland‘s verses. They’re serviceable however unremarkable and though the vocals have a ton of character they really feel mismatched with the instrumental. Even so, I hear loads of potential on this monitor. I’m curious to see the place I:MOND goes subsequent as a result of Wonderland isn’t too removed from greatness.
| Hooks | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Longevity | 8 |
| Bias | 8 |
| RATING | 7.75 |
Grade: C+