1. The Stranger // 2. Night time Story // 3. Nothing However A Stranger (On Staff) // 4. Anti Hero (Off Staff) // 5. Good Place // 6. Collab
NOTHING BUT A STRANGER
Most ONF albums function not less than one ballad/mid-tempo, and My Identification is not any completely different. This time, it comes courtesy of the group’s “On Staff,” 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 tune comes too early within the album. Ballads are tough issues that may stall momentum if you happen to’re not cautious. There’s a purpose they’re usually included as the ultimate (or near remaining) observe on a pop album. Relating to 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 slightly than go full-on musical theater bombast the blokes have taken a jazzier strategy this time. Having seen their tour final yr, it’s clear they get pleasure from performing this model of fabric and that sense of pleasure comes by means of with every vocal flourish.
Given my choice for uptempo bangers, this was by no means going to be my favourite observe. Nonetheless, I can recognize the talent that goes into it and their silky easy efficiency compensates for the drowsy tempo and considerably rote melodies. If nothing else, the tune actually establishes an evocative temper. Enjoyable reality: that is the one tune on the album not composed/produced by their fundamental collaborator Hwang Hyun.
| Hooks | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Longevity | 8 |
| Bias | 7 |
| RATING | 7.75 |
Grade: C+
