Fresh out of the military, NCT’s Taeyong is gearing up for the release of his new album next week. He’s one to offer many different pre and post releases, filming content for a number of tracks. Storm gets a “classy performance video” today, meaning it gets a truncated review on this blog as well.
I’m the first to admit I’m not a huge fan of Taeyong’s sound. I’ve always found his rapping persona to feel overly affected in the context of NCT songs, but Storm is more straightforward than usual. Rather than opt for a gimmick, Taeyong delivers a high-energy hip-hop dance track. The bass undulates with force, the flow is consistently compelling and the production is polished to a fine sheen. For me, the only thing missing is a great hook. I need a better chorus to inject a contrasting texture and keep the track from feeling monotonous. Because of this, Storm is simply a success when it could have been a triumph.
Hooks
8
Production
8
Longevity
8
Bias
8
RATING
8