Kiss Of Life have shortly turn into certainly one of Ok-pop’s buzziest acts and their ascent appears to have come about naturally. They’re not from a significant company, however their producers appear to have their finger on the heart beat of well-liked sounds. In a Ok-pop summer season devoid of huge hits, their Sticky turned an emblem of the season. They’re set to construct upon this success with a brand new mini album, teased by pre-release R.E.M.

One factor I recognize about Kiss Of Life is how their vocal model remembers the virtuosic method of 90’s R&B. Even in additional subdued materials, the women sing with loads of zeal. This helped buoy the hazy nature of Sticky and the women attempt to replicate that with R.E.M. Sadly, this time across the tune is simply boring.

R.E.M echoes the prevailing woman group pattern of the second, smoothing its edges till the observe turns into little greater than a vibe. Muted synths present a mattress for tickling, trap-influenced percussion. The tune wafts by like mist, anchored solely by the group’s efficiency. The melodies are fairly however boring, repeating usually with out modulating towards a compelling endpoint. This enhances R.E.M‘s sleepy flat line, making it really feel just like the backdrop to a lazy morning in mattress. I suppose this has a certain quantity of utility, however it doesn’t excite me in any method.

Grade: C