I must have been in a grumpy mood on the day of Fantasy Boys’ September debut because I definitely under-rated New Tomorrow. That song was never going to change the idol industry or become a year-end highlight, but its frothy pop sound stood the test of time. However, the guys have switched gears entirely for follow-up Potential, taking a darker, more sensual turn.
I’m not a big fan of drastic sonic shifts, especially so early in a group’s career. Potential has a lot of… well… potential — especially when it really gets going for its pulsing finale. If this energy had sustained throughout the entire track, we may have had a big highlight on our hands. However, I find Potential too languid for too long. Even as it speeds into its first instrumental drop, the propulsion feels short-lived. Coupled with a gimmicky whistle loop, the first two-thirds of the song struggle to appeal. Then, the track makes a transformation for the better. It’s like an experienced remixer came in to expand upon Potential‘s strongest elements. As much as this late-song shift salvages things, it also makes me long for what might have been.
| Hooks | 7 |
| Production | 8 |
| Longevity | 8 |
| Bias | 7 |
| RATING | 7.5 |
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I had no idea they were having a comeback…I absolutely loved New Tomorrow and still have it on repeat. Now song isn’t bad, I hate comparing groups and/or sounds but this sounds like an sf9 b-side (not a bad thing).
I wish the song would have had more vocal highlights like they showcased in New Tomorrow. This group has some of the strongest vocals i’ve heard in the newly debuted boy group landscape.
I’m also not a fan of this group having minors. Why can’t groups debut those over 18.
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I fell in love with this song ever since stumbling upon it in IG, I love the whistle hook and the vocals. It’s definitely an earworm as this has been on my head all week. I also like the extended climax. This song would sound great in a concert.
Would have loved to get into this group but the way they’re managed and promoted is such a bummer. They dont even bother to put the date of their comeback in any of their posts! In this time and date? It’s like they’re asking everyone not to tune in lmao
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Whistle is a plus for me.
It sounds like early Ghost9 OmegaX SF9 styling, which aight. Perhaps like the night version of OneUs’s bright blinding sunshine “Shut up I go crazy hot” (not its real name), which is a super guilty pleasure for me. Low to mid 8’s, perhaps, including the whistle bonus.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJgD2tCA2Hg
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