INFINITE as OT6

IFNT-OT6 Infinite Top Seed Track Review 2

7. WHY ME

The track begins very simple with piano and Sunggyu’s warm vocals, then strings are added. Sungyeol’s low register after it is quite impressive and as the song progresses towards the chorus, I realize that it sounds like a K-Drama OST, a heartfelt and pure ballad probably perfect for a sad love scene. The vocals here much more emphasized than the instrumental and it’s really obvious how much they improved as a group. The bridge with the Woohyun-Sunggyu duet is stunning  and it ends with Sunggyu’s high note and Myungsoo’s sweet vocals. The last part is much more passionate and soulful but it ends with feeble instrumentals and Woohyun’s calm and tenuous voice.

8. WIND

Another bomb track here. It opens with the sound of wind, a whistle and acoustic guitar, almost making me remember those lazy, carefree summer days. I thought it was a bit odd to have this kind of happy-go-lucky, summery song in this time of the year, but I hadn’t listened to the rest yet. After the prelude, suddenly an energetic heavy guitar riff picks up rhythm accompanied by electronic sounds, waking me up from my induced summer-memories slumber. It sounds most definitely like K-Rock. The verses are slower in the singing but still bubbly. The chorus is all synths and it makes me remember old K-Pop for some reason, plus it’s incredibly uplifting with again, at the end, the vibrant guitar riff. The 8-bit game-like sound is just so interesting and it makes the song even more playful and unique. In the second verse, there’s an added violin instrumental and a more orchestral sound. Until we get again to the electronic and rock-ish chorus. The bridge is more calm but it leads to an explosion with Sunggyu’s high note and an ebullient final chorus that ends abruptly with a ticking clock sound.

9. I HATE

For a time, I doubted myself here. Did I suddenly switch albums and was now listening to heavy metal? To J-Rock? Was this an anime OST?  Because the start of this song is something else entirely. It’s both the two genres together plus K-Rock. It’s definitely a must-listen. Sunggyu’s voice is just so perfect for rock and I was also surprised on how much other members’ soft voices like Myungsoo, Sungjong and Sungyeol fit so well for this kind of genre. The song is, from the beginning, an angry appeal or more a rant sung in a very aggressive and powerful way. A vigorous but dynamic track. The chorus is more upbeat and catchy but still full rock. Dongwoo’s voice is intense and perfect even in the rap and Woohyun in the bridge sounded like a growl singer with his high note. Such an unexpected change for them.

10. REMINISCE (L SOLO)

Another song that makes me think of a drama OST. Myungsoo’s voice is perfect for this style and it’s very controlled, modulated and smooth from the start to the end, in his falsetto and high notes (that gave me some chills too). The song is, of course, very ballad-ish and soulful. The chorus is something ethereal and delightful with piano, violins strings and Myungsoo’s falsetto. The bridge is much more intense and vigorous, also thanks to Myungsoo’s lower register and the layered orchestral instrumental which make this part very full. The following soft piano builds again, little by little, to a crescendo of sensations and emotions. The song ends with a little sad but hopeful piano.

11. LOVE SONG (SUNGJONG SOLO)

This is a very fresh track, with a joyful melody and a jazzy feel since the beginning. Sungjong has such a soft voice that adapts very well to the upbeat melody. It starts with a light acoustic guitar and piano, but the trumpets become the main instrument in the chorus which is very light-hearted and cute with Sungjong’s “La la la.” It’s a nice change from the other songs on the album. The second verse is almost bare of instrumentals, at least at first, then it picks up pace becoming vibrant and more vivacious.

12. BEGIN AGAIN

This song is very similar to “Synchronise” and “Wind” so it’s a bit repetitive for me but it still has that brightness and positive feel which makes it quite enjoyable to listen to. The start is really summery; Myungsoo and Sungyeol’s voices fit very well here. The chorus is uplifting and oddly reminiscent of old K-Pop in some way. The members’ harmonization here is just perfect. There’s also a kind of whistle that is always in the background of the song which is a nice effect.

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~I love Wind. 😂😂😂😂 and I hate, also Begin Again. Oh!!!!! Buong track pala gusto ko. 😂😂😂