HYBE has gotten excellent at delivering anthemic pop/rock confections from their boy teams, and I eat them up each time. Japanese act &TEAM has cornered the market on this model, however their soon-to-be-formed junior group appears poised to take up the baton. The ultimate group will probably be determined as a part of yet one more survival collection, with End Line ~Final Race, New Begin~ performing as its spirited sign tune.
The observe opens with this huge fats guitar riff, which seems to be a irritating purple herring. If solely the complete tune had maintained this depth! However true to the HYBE method, the verses pull again for an airier sound. This often works for me, however the distinction here’s a bit jarring. End Line’s refrain brings again the bombast, fleshing out the instrumental as soon as once more. I really like the sound however I want the melodies had a bit extra distinctive character. The hook is catchy and optimistic however by no means touches these nice &TEAM songs (to say nothing of TWS’s transcendent hey! hey!). Private music bias actually retains this afloat, however I can’t assist however be annoyed by the unfulfilled promise of End Line’s punchiest moments. Let’s let the fellows actually rock out subsequent time! It feels like they’ve the vocals to take action.
| Hooks | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Longevity | 8 |
| Bias | 9 |
| RATING | 8.25 |
Grade: B