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i appreciate this album a lot. i like how the songs actually feel cohesive to one another, and i do like how some of the songs play around with certain elements. everyone sounds great all throughout, and there were lovely harmonies from the vocal unit. i also liked the rap unit song! some songs were just alright, but that's to be expected from a pop record. a very solid release, and my favourite nct release of the year.

highlights: poppin' love, no one but you

pretty inconsistent, in my opinion. there were no strong tracks, but i enjoyed some of them. there were ideas i enjoyed, like on growing pain and on skipping stones, but even then i am not drawn to them that much.

honestly, this project is pretty average. i generally enjoyed it, but there isn't really anything that pulls me to it. i did quite like the songs "Either Way", "Holy Moly", "OTT" and "Payback", which yes, is over half the tracklist, but even then, no standouts. they aren't tracks i feel like i'd go back to.

a pleasant project that i did quite enjoy. there's a consistency in the theme of the tracks, which makes it feel like a streamlined album. however it felt a little bit safe. solid project.

highlights: space, love is a beauty, misty.