CONNECTION

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Based on 122 ratings
January 6, 2025 / Release Date
EP / Format
GRIFFIN / Label
K-Pop, Pop Rock / Genre
korean
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70

𝐒𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐎𝐍𝐄𝐖'𝐬 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜

​ 𒄬 It’s only been 4 months since the release of 𝘍𝘓𝘖𝘞 (Sept. 3 2024), but 𝗢𝗡𝗘𝗪 is already back with a project just as good. 𝘊𝘖𝘕𝘕𝘌𝘊𝘛𝘐𝘖𝘕 follows the pace started by 𝘍𝘓𝘖𝘞, balancing the EP between tender and fun tunes.

​ 𒄬 Despite the overall positive mood of the project, it’s a ... read more

wlcriticas
43

O ONEW nos entrega, nesse EP, uma proposta diferente das coisas que ele fez anteriormente, pois aqui temos um som mais groove. Mas, eu ainda sinto que esse tipo de música não combina com ele; na minha opinião, ele deveria ter mais músicas com orquestras grandiosas.

Os integrantes do SHINee, menos o Key, estão passando por momentos musicais ruins, medíocres e confusos. Eu acho que em grupo eles funcionam bem, mas como artistas solos é ... read more

vivi
74

It's a project full of slow-burn melodies and somewhat basic soundscapes, but it's a good project for what it is. It isn't anything super memorable or interesting, but the overall sound is pleasant and falls under being just "good enough" at times without much substance or weight to the project in some spots, some of the project falling flat when other moments such as 'Conversation' shine so bright.

The tracks are good and mostly worthwhile, but they ... read more

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Justabitofmusic
50

I think this album is fine but nothing more than that. Winner is the standout track with Conversation and Yay being solid at the end. Its feels like an overall safe album instrumentally and lyrically. ONEW himself delivers strong vocals and just enough to make this a slightly above average listen.

meltedlamp
75

I really like this EP. not his best, but I do enjoy listening to these songs. a bit of a slow burner, but I enjoy the melodies that have come out of this. a very pleasant album overall!
fave tracks: promise you and yay

45

Winner: Incredibly average ballad. Chorus is alright, rest is instantly forgettable. [RATING: 5/10]

Promise you: They've gone for a vaguely 80s sound here but it's just so boring. [RATING: 4/10]

Boy: When the singer is yawning in their own song it's a bad sign. [RATING: 5/10]

Gradation: Pretty sure this is approximately -30 BPM. [RATING: 3/10]

Conversation: I guess the producers were saving all their BPM for this song. Pity it's not that great. In fairness this is ... read more

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Track List

1Winner
3:03
70
2Promise You
2:40
69
3소년 (Boy)
2:40
72
4번져 (Gradation)
2:56
64
5Conversation
2:57
73
6만세 (Yay)
2:52
75
Total Length: 17 minutes
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