Whereas they initially (pre) debuted with a promising pop/rock sound, rookie group POW’s music has change into extra subdued and forgettable since. They appear to have tons of promise, however the music simply isn’t doing it for me. This regrettable pattern continues with Being Tender (다정해지는 법) — a plonky mid-tempo that feels nearly designed to fade into the backdrop.

There are some quirky components to POW’s sound and I can hear their direct influences, however a observe like Being Tender lacks the sort of hook essential to make this muted sound stand out. And not using a memorable melody, the track spins its wheels, affixed to a boring mattress of percussion that’s too gradual to bounce to however not evocative sufficient to get misplaced in. I’m certain there’s an viewers for this sound and there are actually mid-tempo tracks I’d contemplate all-time classics. There have even been some nice ones this 12 months. However with no burst of power driving the track, each different aspect should hit with insane precision. That’s not occurring right here in any respect.

Grade: D+