Music preview: Astro – One

I fell in love with Astro’s music throughout their debut yr. In actual fact, I selected them as favourite rookies in 2021 – over even probably the most shifting NCT. Nonetheless, I barely acknowledged Astro of their final two returns. Not solely have their ideas turn out to be “darker.” The music itself felt increasingly more normal to point that the band appeared to be shedding its distinctive appeal. New single One it might be miles from the sound of the poppy 2021 that first caught my eye, nevertheless it’s a rediscovery that works.

One is most profitable when he removes his claustrophobic manufacturing and hits exhausting with pictures with a shiny melody. The refrain and refrain make an excellent duet, harnessing that surprising electro funk that SHINee likes a lot. If the entire observe had leaned in that course, I might have been completely excited. However, a number of One feels impressed by one other well-liked SM act: the ever-present NCT. That is most evident within the verses, which combine the rhythm of the lure with the pulsating bass to construct a extremely percussive spine. Usually it is extra of a blow than the sunshine of the ft bouncing such a tune and I need the manufacturing to be smoother on a regular basis.

Thankfully, there are some fascinating twists in these verses. Most cancers after Rocky’s refrain chooses an sudden move, making the tempo of this phase much less problematic. And the pre-chorus fires nice power, whereas permitting the all the time spectacular MJ to shine. However what surprises me probably the most One is so far as its rhythm, closing rhythm appears like an up to date have a look at the brand new jack swing. The textures are totally different, however the construction of the rhythm, mixed with the flying synthesizer of the tune, has a sense within the late 80’s / early 90’s. That is an fascinating approach to seek advice from retro sounds whereas making a tune that may be very fashionable.