For me, EXO are one in all Ok-pop’s most necessary pillars. Their discography usually represents the perfect of the trade. But when I’m being sincere, little or no of the members’ solo work has captured my consideration. No member has capitalized on the “EXO sound,” selecting as a substitute to pursue totally different genres and largely forgo the bombast related to their group. Due to this, I’m delighted to listen to a little bit of EXO aptitude in Xiumin’s new solo single Overdrop.
A lot of Overdrop appears like a less-developed Love Shot, even falling right into a drop-style refrain. However as we transfer towards its climax, the tune delivers a stunning sucker punch. Electrical guitar joins the combination for an thrilling finale that fully elevates the monitor. I’m undecided why we couldn’t have extra of this sooner, however I’m pleased Overdrop a minimum of makes an effort to construct to some form of excessive level. Too few Ok-pop songs do lately.
Sadly, there’s lots to slog by means of earlier than we hit this climax. Overdrop‘s verses and refrain really feel compulsory slightly than thrilling, unveiling a collection of lifeless melodies supported by solid-but-unremarkable manufacturing. I’m past sick of the bass guitar anti-drop strategy in Ok-pop choruses and this section isn’t lengthy sufficient to make any notable mark. Thank goodness there’s payoff on the finish of Overdrop, however I’m questioning if listeners will stick round lengthy sufficient to listen to it.
| Hooks | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Longevity | 8 |
| Bias | 8 |
| RATING | 7.75 |
Grade: C+