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MalArken
86

(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

mariotti
90

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)

EthanW
55

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

lostgirlhood
80

my personal favourite. we love you forever, tempo!

rickyrickymom
87

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

WillNeot
70

One of the few K-pop records I can say I like as a whole thing.

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Track List

1Tempo
3:44
94
2Sign
3:14
77
3Ooh La La La
3:07
76
4Gravity
3:55
95
5With You
3:09
78
624/7
4:03
77
7Bad Dream
3:57
87
8Damage
3:30
74
9Smile On My Face
3:39
78
10Oasis
3:14
84
11Tempo (Chinese Version)
3:45
71
Total Length: 39 minutes
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Added on: October 3, 2018