X:IN have not had it easy on this blog, consistently scoring some of the worst ratings. I considered not even writing about new single No Doubt because, why dogpile on a group who is fighting against the tides to be successful? But in the interest of completion, it feels like I need to touch on their title track after covering their infamous pre-release My Idol.
No Doubt is definitely a step up, yet not as WTF funny as My Idol. So even though this song will garner a higher rating, I’d actually prefer listening to Idol for its unintentional comedy. No Doubt features a more robust instrumental, clearly inspired by groups like BLACKPINK who employ drop choruses with ease. X:IN don’t have the same resources at their disposal, making No Doubt‘s production feel reheated rather than forward-thinking. The performance is adequate but amateur, like a K-pop cover dance squad making a bid for the big stage. I’m not sure who this will appeal to, but you almost have to root for an act as earnest as X:IN whether you enjoy the music or not.
| Hooks | 6 |
| Production | 7 |
| Longevity | 7 |
| Bias | 6 |
| RATING | 6.5 |
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It’s a decent improvement from “Keeping the Fire” and “Synchronize”, and miles better than- *shudders*- “My Idol”, as generic as it can be.
I’d give it a 7 (6, 8, 7, 7) because I admit that the beat is kinda fire 👀
Though the Blackpink-esque sound is pretty much… in pre-2020 now (I mean, even Blackpink stopped it since Ice Cream), so idk where this will take them, but hope their next comeback brings something new, and not “My Idol”-kinda new.
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… somehow a downgrade from synchronize
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this can serve me as bg music. 7.70/10
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In my part of the world, we would say “oh, bless their hearts”.
I wish them the bets of luck with whatever happens.
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