“Baekho and BIGONE” sounds just like the identify of a very inappropriate sitcom, however it’s truly a pairing of two distinct artists. On paper, this collaboration feels very sudden. How does the slinky idol pop of an ex-Nu’est member meet the rambunctious rock of an indie startup? They’re not even from the identical company, so I’m unsure how this all happened. However regardless of the origin story, I’m all for surprises in Okay-pop.
That is our second “Love Or Die” of the 12 months and might’t match the smooth energy of CRAVITY’s model. Its stomping rock sound is extra BIGONE than Baekho, however it wouldn’t rank close to the highest of both artist’s discographies. I benefit from the music’s cathartic stomp, however the inclusion of tinny lure percussion blunts the facility of the instrumental. Melodically, Love Or Die employs the identical thought time and again, plodding alongside a hook that by no means grows into one thing compelling. The sentiment is powerful, however the monitor feels too predictable for such an fascinating pairing.
| Hooks | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Longevity | 8 |
| Bias | 7 |
| RATING | 7.5 |
Grade: C