As Cobrah’s debut album, Torn delivers a cohesive dark-pop soundscape driven by dense production and heavy bass. Standout moments like the title track Torn captivated me with its interesting production, though much of the album stays in decent but familiar territory. While it doesn’t leave a major lasting impression, Torn remains an enjoyable listen overall.
Heavy Serenade showcases moments of interesting production that help set NMIXX apart from much of the current K-pop landscape. While not every song resonated with me, the EP is overall a solid and well-executed project.
Wuthering Heights delivers a much darker and moodier atmosphere than what Charli XCX is normally known for, but she finds pockets of beautifully blended instrumentation and industrial textures throughout the project. Separating the soundtrack from the film itself (I haven't watched), the album does a great job balancing themes of yearning and unease.
“Chains of Love” and “Always Everywhere” stand out for how cinematic they feel. Both tracks lean heavily into ... read more