(Original rating - 87)
EXO puts their best cards forward for their latest LP 'Don't Mess Up My Tempo'. With influences ranging from retro 80's, to electro, to r&b, to chamber pop, this album feels complete— not only complete, but polished. I'm beginning to think the 15 month wait was more than worth it.
Tracks like 'Gravity' incorporate 80's style beats, while tracks like 'Oasis' give off powerful of-monsters-and-men vibes. I know the idea of that sounds distasteful, but you'd be ... read more
GOD this album is just SO solid all the way through Tempo is undoubtedly their best title track and there are some KILLER b-sides on here (24/7, 후폭풍 (Bad Dream), WOW) !!! Such an enjoyable listen it's great
Best track: Tempo
Worst track: 여기 있을게 (Smile On My Face)
This wasn't an awful album, but it definitely wasn't my cup of tea. This felt so poppy, so artificial, so manufactured. This doesn't feel like it was created out of enjoyment for music or for art, instead, it feels as though it's meant to pander to a specific group of people. I happen to fall outside that group of people. One thing I do appreciate about this album is the variation. There were different styles and influences, which helped this project feel like it contained substance. However, ... read more
It's excellent, who's surprised?
Tempo // 100
Sign // 81
Ooh La La La // 89
Gravity // 97
With You // 100
24/7 // 90
Bad Dream // 73
Damage // 88
Smile On My Face // 62
Oasis // 75
1 | Tempo 3:44 | 94 |
2 | Sign 3:14 | 77 |
3 | Ooh La La La 3:07 | 76 |
4 | Gravity 3:55 | 95 |
5 | With You 3:09 | 78 |
6 | 24/7 4:03 | 77 |
7 | Bad Dream 3:57 | 87 |
8 | Damage 3:30 | 74 |
9 | Smile On My Face 3:39 | 78 |
10 | Oasis 3:14 | 84 |
11 | Tempo (Chinese Version) 3:45 | 71 |