Since their 2023 debut, LUN8 have tried on a variety of styles and even reconfigured their line-up. This has made it difficult to gain a firm grasp on the group, as Fantagio Entertainment simply seems to be throwing everything at the wall to see what sticks. The latest in this approach is a new single co-written by… Charlie Puth’s brother? I can’t say I saw this one coming!
Lost has some solid assets going for it but is undercut by a lack of development. I love the sleek arrangement, which offers plenty of space so that the guys’ evocative vocals ring clear as a bell. The verses are quite captivating, unveiling a mysterious atmosphere that seems to be building toward a thrilling centerpiece.
Unfortunately, that centerpiece never materializes. Lost plays dead during its chorus, choosing to repeat one vocal line over and over again. This is later followed by the same melody refashioned as a whistled riff. The majority of the song is simply this line repeated without variation, sacrificing the goodwill built from the verses. Lost desperately needs a counterpunch in the form of a second melodic hook that adds variety to its structure. Otherwise, what starts out so promising quickly becomes unfulfilling. It’s a case of lazy songwriting, as if we’re only getting 40% of an actual song.
Hooks
7
Production
8
Longevity
7
Bias
8
RATING
7.5
Grade: C
Since their 2023 debut, LUN8 have tried on a variety of styles and even reconfigured their line-up. This has made it difficult to gain a firm grasp on the group, as Fantagio Entertainment simply seems to be throwing everything at the wall to see what sticks. The latest in this approach is a new single co-written by… Charlie Puth’s brother? I can’t say I saw this one coming!
Lost has some solid assets going for it but is undercut by a lack of development. I love the sleek arrangement, which offers plenty of space so that the guys’ evocative vocals ring clear as a bell. The verses are quite captivating, unveiling a mysterious atmosphere that seems to be building toward a thrilling centerpiece.
Unfortunately, that centerpiece never materializes. Lost plays dead during its chorus, choosing to repeat one vocal line over and over again. This is later followed by the same melody refashioned as a whistled riff. The majority of the song is simply this line repeated without variation, sacrificing the goodwill built from the verses. Lost desperately needs a counterpunch in the form of a second melodic hook that adds variety to its structure. Otherwise, what starts out so promising quickly becomes unfulfilling. It’s a case of lazy songwriting, as if we’re only getting 40% of an actual song.
Hooks
7
Production
8
Longevity
7
Bias
8
RATING
7.5
Grade: C