Baekhyun has done enough amazing things with EXO to warrant a steady stream of write-ups on this blog, even if his solo music has rarely connected with me. I hate coming into a song knowing that I probably won’t like it, though I’m always open (and hoping) to having my mind changed. R&B is a great genre for Baekhyun to explore, but I don’t understand why can’t he find songs that harness this sound well.
Here’s the thing about genre. Obviously, I have genres I prefer over others. We all do. But when it comes down it, the ingredients of a good song persist across genre lines. I look for melody, texture and a structure that builds toward moments of exciting (or emotional) climax. Baekhyun brings texture and vibe with his vocals alone, but Lemonade sputters as a song. It’s largely composed of the same melodic refrain repeated in roughly the same way, lacking a strong sense of storytelling. Like so many other tracks of the moment, this is a vibe in search of a song. Its effectiveness will hinge upon how much you enjoy spending time with Baekhyun’s voice. But even then, I’d argue there are far more engaging musical opportunities to appreciate this same experience.
| Hooks | 7 |
| Production | 7 |
| Longevity | 8 |
| Bias | 7 |
| RATING | 7.25 |
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Okk not related, but TWS released a japanese song called BLOOM feat Ayumu Imazu and I personally think it’s soo good!!
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Someone already showed Nick the song and this was his reaction.
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I may also do a write-up this week. We’ll see!
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ahh, thank you!
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I mean, it’s fine.
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“It’s fine” is a phrase I’m so sick of thinking/saying/writing when it comes to music. I’d honestly prefer something be terrible at this point.
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The struggle is real.
That’s the short answer because I am the commentator and I can be flip. But for you, you have to come up with intelligent stuff every day, every time, three paragraphs somehow. We all just don’t know how you do it.
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Sadly you are right, it is fine. I really enjoyed his last album and this new one is fine as he elevates the material, but it is not mind-blowing and sounds like music he has already done.
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bakehyuuuuuun electro / synth is calling youuuuuuu pleaseeeeee or join a rock banddddddd im beggingggg
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At this point he loves making uninspired and boring tunes doesn’t he?
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I really want Baekhyun to start considering other genres. I mean, I get that his voice suits songs like this, but he can do so much more.
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I kinda like this…
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