L5ST are a newly debuted group from Macaroni Media — one of the most enjoyable K-pop company names we’re heard in some time. They’re also set to appear on Abema’s upcoming Re:Born series. I guess being “born” once through debut isn’t enough these days! Their first single Only One sees them tackling a light rock sound.
It’s difficult debuting in such a fast-paced, overstuffed market. Few acts manage to distinguish themselves right off the bat, though this new fifth generation of boy groups has done a pretty good job overall. Only One seeks to paint L5ST in a sentimental light, showcasing vocals and swelling, cathartic melody. The song’s heart is in the right place, but it’s stymied by a lack of ambition and personality. It unfolds like an OST, well-suited for soundtracking tender moments but rather uneventful on its own. The chorus is solid and performed well, but the production feels overly muddy. The entire track needs a kick of energy to bolster its open-hearted emotion.
| Hooks | 8 |
| Production | 7 |
| Longevity | 8 |
| Bias | 7 |
| RATING | 7.5 |
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Lest? Last? Least? Lfivest? Lifevest?
The interesting thing to me is that it harkens back to some early Big Band sounds. That moody emo mid-tempo, with every voice separately identifiable.
There are some good voices in there, full bodied and only lightly touched by post-production. The chorus starting at 0:56 has a simple stand up and sing your heart out sound, which is rare to hear these days. So earnest.
Its a yes from me. She who loves the nugu groups who can sing. I hope to hear some more from them too.
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It’s pronounced “lost” according to the hangeul in the MV title…my first instinct was “lest” too lol
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AH! the old Hangul in the title trick! I must be out of practice.
I am reading it as Loose-eh-teh now.
… Lusty? Could they be Lusty? Of the choices LAST LEST LEAST LIST LOST LOOSED and LUST, I will go with LUST and that is my final answer.
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