Angsty rock influences appear to be a serious driving drive in current boy group materials, following within the footsteps of TXT’s profitable rock makeover in 2021. The most recent group to mope round with guitars is WEi — an act who has modified types greater than as soon as all through their idol profession. Sadly, new single Not Sufficient brings nothing new to this sound and hesitates when it will be higher off going for the pop/rock jugular.

There’s a fantastic second proper earlier than Not Sufficient‘s remaining refrain when its electrical guitar is absolutely unleashed, shredding by way of a short solo. New-gen Ok-pop teams are inclined to dole out these spikes of drama in brief bursts somewhat than infuse their whole observe with the same degree of dynamic vitality. An excessive amount of of Not Sufficient merely plods alongside, mired in its moody angst with out discovering the moments of catharsis that make that moodiness worthwhile. Its refrain comes closest to opening the emotional floodgates, however feels too measured for its personal good. Coupled with boring melodies, the track fails to excite. It’s completely serviceable in each method and can probably enchantment to followers of the style, however I’ve heard a lot better variations of this over the previous few years.

Grade: C