**NOTE: This evaluate was initially printed as a “buried treasure” however now that the track is being promoted I needed to bump it again as much as the highest of the weblog and add the music video to the put up. The track ranking has additionally been up to date!
ENHYPEN’s second full album is a mellow affair and — at solely twenty-five minutes — fairly a brief one as effectively. The group primarily works inside ethereal, subdued grooves. It’s an honest match for his or her vocal coloration, however the music doesn’t do a lot to encourage me. Due to this, it’s no shock that my spotlight can also be the album’s most energetic observe.
Introduced The Warmth Again could also be a pink herring when in comparison with the songs round it, nevertheless it’s a welcome jolt of disco dance depth because the album swerves into its second half. Earlier than even listening to it, my eyes have been drawn to producer Cirkut — an American pop creator who has dabbled in Ok-pop with BTS’s Jungkook and ENHYPEN themselves. It’s attention-grabbing to listen to an idol group deal with a slick, world dance sound.
Introduced The Warmth Again is comparatively easy, hinging on a repeated “yeah yeah yeah” hook that blurs the strains between verse and refrain. I’m most charmed by the instrumental — primarily the cool digital flourish that follows every refrain. It seems like one thing that would have been on the final Weeknd album and could be a really promising strategy to listen to ENHYPEN deal with additional. Title observe XO had its personal subdued charms, however I’m delighted the group has chosen to advertise one thing extra upbeat in the course of the summer time months.
| Hooks | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Longevity | 9 |
| Bias | 9 |
| RATING | 8.75 |
Grade: B