BTOB

“Brother Act.”

Loen Entertainment 


It‘s true that BTOB has been underrated to some extent. But just add all 12 tracks of the group’s latest full-length album “Brother Act” to your playlist and bask in the crisp autumn air until it plays out. Without doubt, the autumn-tinged album will provide you with a soothing slow-down to your hectic day.

The orchestra-themed album opens with “Prelude: A Day,” an emotional piano melody masterpiece that will immediately soften your heart. The pure instrumental sound then blooms into effusive pop ballad “Missing You,” a lead track off the album, where BTOB vocalists meld their emotive voices beautifully.

It has a breezy start-off, but the song deepens with the vocalists’ intensifying emotions, climaxing in a “Sister Act”-like chorus where they sing in unison but only led by a drum beat. Follow-up ballad “My Lady” explores the post breakup emotions, which starkly contrasts with its soft-candy tune. Railing off a bit from the group‘s boyfriend image, “Guitar” is probably the boldest attempt in the album, comparing a woman to a guitar and members wailing that they want to play the guitar.

One may feel that the 12-track album could drag on, but there is no song that should be skipped, including the quirky hip-hop dance number “Blowin’ Up.” As if drawing a curtain to the concert, BTOB wraps up “Prelude: A Day” with “Finale: Our Concert,” an uplifting song dedicated to its fans.

After indulging in the affectionate harmony of the members from the last track, which recalls an image of a boy choir, your finger may push a replay button to take on another sonic journey with BTOB.

(lotus@heraldcorp.com)