EXO’s Kai pre-released Grownup Swim earlier this month, losing extraordinary potential on a uninteresting, spoken-word refrain. His precise comeback continues to be across the nook, however earlier than that he’s stunned us with one other new observe. Partitions Don’t Discuss picks up the tempo a bit and feels barely extra developed than its predecessor, however nonetheless delivers a hazy, subdued environment.

You can definitely name Partitions Don’t Discuss a dance observe, but it surely’s the slightest, most unbothered model of the shape. Kai’s vocals are given a wispy, otherworldly therapy because the insistent beat thumps behind them. Muted synths create a drowsy power as if capturing the comedown from an evening out. Like Grownup Swim, this screams “vibe” greater than the virtuosic “let’s placed on a present!” banger I’d hope for. I’m realizing that I in all probability must let go of that expectation with regards to Kai’s solo music, however I nonetheless can’t assist however want songs like Partitions Don’t Discuss discovered a technique to carve a extra musically daring path. There’s a lot new dance music launched each week and this observe dangers fading into the backdrop when in comparison with extra dynamic materials.

Grade: C