Oh, AMPERS&ONE. You debuted with such a strong track, but since then it’s been dimished returns for every single comeback. The guys have quite a few great b-sides to their name (and their new album’s highlight medley suggests there will be more), but their title tracks have struggled to harness any hint of unique identity.
New single That’s That (그게 그거지) is another entry in the group’s generic assembly line. Like previous efforts, it’s polished and well-executed in a workmanlike way. But listening to That’s That, all I can do is think about other boy groups. FNC Entertainment can’t seem to decide whether they want AMPERS&ONE to be a P1Harmony Jr., a bright, quirky energy like TWS or a polished pop product like RIIZE. As a result, their music does a little of everything but doesn’t do any of it in a memorable way.
My advice? Turn to the most successful b-sides in your discography and find a pathway there. From what I’ve heard, AMPERS&ONE would do well to fully embrace a big EDM party sound. The light hip-hop-infused pop sheen that characterizes That’s That isn’t doing anything for them, regardless how well they perform it. It’s like the knockoff of a name brand — serviceable in a pinch but never the first thing a listener will turn to.
| Hooks | 7 |
| Production | 8 |
| Longevity | 8 |
| Bias | 7 |
| RATING | 7.5 |
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I thought it’d be worse after watching the teasers (I expected something closer to P1Harmony’s material) but I was surprised because I ended up liking it lol. the chorus is nice and I love the bridge
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Oh gosh, wouldn’t it be great if kpop leaned into sounds we don’t hear everyday in kpop. Like a dedicated full on EDM banger crew doing all energy song and dance. This song here, today, sounds like every boy kpop song ever these days, same ole same ole. Its not bad, its just the nth one like this.
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I agree with Myma, this isn’t bad, just nothing new. I really want Ampers& to find a lane, because their lineup is solid (I’ve liked Kamden since Boys Planet). They have like 4 fluent English speakers, seems like there’s an opportunity there.
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Yeah, I love this, particularly the chorus. For me, this is definitely catchy and something I will play multiple times. I also like that saxophone they’ve got on loop in the background.
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Nothing sock-knocking, just a pleasure to listen to. 8.5
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