As we speak, Minho turns into the ultimate SHINee member to launch a full studio album. New materials from SHINee is at all times one thing to cheer about, however previously Minho’s work hasn’t typically been focused to my style. He tends to desire extra downbeat, vibes-driven materials. New single Name Again provides a driving beat, however its tone remains to be fairly subdued.

For no matter cause, I really feel just like the listening public doesn’t give Minho sufficient credit score as a vocalist. He might not be a strong singer, however his tone is exclusive and extremely nice. It matches this mid-tempo r&b sound fairly effectively, even when the track’s prime line may use extra punch.

Name Again unleashes a stable groove that buoys each different ingredient. The refrain is straightforward and comparatively flat, however I believe its stealth hooks will play effectively in the long term. I particularly like the usage of keys all through the observe. There are many textures at play and the manufacturing is spacious sufficient to present all of them room to shine. The instrumental construct main into every refrain could be very efficient, including stress with out dividing the track into predictable segments the way in which many Okay-pop preparations do. There’s an ease to Name Again that belies the craftsmanship occurring beneath its hood, and this generally is a troublesome steadiness to drag off.

Grade: B