1. The Stranger // 2. Evening Story // 3. Nothing However A Stranger (On Workforce) // 4. Anti Hero (Off Workforce) // 5. Good Place // 6. Collab

NOTHING BUT A STRANGER

Most ONF albums function at the very least one ballad/mid-tempo, and My Id is not any totally different. This time, it comes courtesy of the group’s “On Workforce,” consisting of members Hyojin, E-Tion and Minkyun. That’s a vocal powerhouse proper there, making Nothing However A Stranger an actual deal with for these looking for a showcase of their skills.

With this stated, I really feel just like the tune comes too early within the album. Ballads are tough issues that may stall momentum in case you’re not cautious. There’s a cause they’re usually included as the ultimate (or near last) observe on a pop album. With regards to ONF ballads, 2021’s I.T.I.L.U stays a excessive water mark I can’t assist however evaluate Nothing However A Stranger to, however moderately than go full-on musical theater bombast the blokes have taken a jazzier strategy this time. Having seen their tour final 12 months, it’s clear they get pleasure from performing this model of fabric and that sense of pleasure comes by with every vocal flourish.

Given my desire for uptempo bangers, this was by no means going to be my favourite observe. Nevertheless, I can recognize the ability that goes into it and their silky easy efficiency compensates for the drowsy tempo and considerably rote melodies. If nothing else, the tune definitely establishes an evocative temper. Enjoyable truth: that is the one tune on the album not composed/produced by their predominant collaborator Hwang Hyun.

Grade: C+