EXO have been inaugurated into my “K-Pop A-Z” feature, which means anything they release automatically gets a full review. To be honest, I’ve regretted that rule over the past few years since I haven’t vibed with the group’s albums since 2018.
Is there new work REVERXE any different? Read on to find out!
1. Crown // 2. Back It Up // 3. Crazy // 4. Suffocate // 5. Moonlight Shadows // 6. Back Pocket // 7. Touch & Go // 8. Flatline // 9. I’m Home
MOONLIGHT SHADOWS
With Moonlight Shadows, we enter REVERXE‘s second, more subdued side. EXO have often boasted R&B style b-sides on their albums and their vocals suit the genre incredibly well. Their discography has at least a handful of classics within this soundscape. However, the style can also veer too subdued until we end up in coffeehouse territory. Unfortunately, that’s the case with Moonlight Shadows.
I love the sound of Moonlight Shadows, and that’s mostly thanks to the members’ voices. But the thing is, if I want to listen to this particular texture there are so many better options within their discography. The melodies here leave no impression on me. Sure, they are pretty to listen to, but they go in one ear and out the other because they’re so clipped and unsubstantial. The phrase “it’s a vibe” has become more of a complaint than a praise coming from me, and that’s 100% the case here.
Hooks
7
Production
7
Longevity
8
Bias
7
RATING
7.25