ASTRO – GATEWAY: Kpop Album Review

On May fourth, ASTRO returned with their 7th mini-album labelled portal. It has six tunes, consisting of the title track “& ldquo;

Knock & rdquo; This evaluation notes my very first time paying attention to anything from ASTRO. I wanted to examine their previous album, however I was as well hectic throughout that period. I absolutely enjoy the intro images for this return, so I’& rsquo; ll include my favourite choices at the end of this post.ASTRO is a South Oriental child team managed by Fantagio. There are six participants –– Cha Eun-woo, Moon Container, Yoon Sanha, Rocky, MJ, and also Jinjin. In 2016, they debuted with the digital single “& ldquo; Hide & Look for & rdquo;. I am familiar with Cha Eun-woo from his functions in My ID is Gangnam Charm as well as Newbie Chronicler Goo Hae-Ryung. I also acknowledge Moon Container, but I’& rsquo; m uncertain just how I learnt more about him. I actually wish to enjoy this cd, so I have my fingers crossed. 🤞 🏼 🤞 🏼 🤞 🏼

(Please note –– this is a real-time evaluation, indicating I am keying down my exacts ideas while listening to each track.)

Reaction to Title Track/Official MV:

I love the tune and also the R&B singing entry.
This seems encouraging.
I love the soft finger breaks at the beginning of the instrumental.
Eun-woo is such an aesthetic. WOW!!!
This is my very first time hearing him sing, as well as I enjoy his tone. It’& rsquo; s so soft and also attractive.
I’& rsquo; m truly enjoying this track. It is smooth, and also their choreography is really suitable.
Moon Bin’& rsquo; s very first component is memorable. I like exactly how he sings– & ldquo; I still miss out on, miss, miss you.”
& rdquo; This team has an extraordinary collection of vocalists. The other guy with black hair, I assume his name is MJ. His voice just gave me goosebumps.
I like how the important changed up throughout his component, and it felt like his voice was resembling. I think this is due to the vocal layering performed in that area.
I REALLY LOVE MJ’& rsquo
; s COMPONENT. So Jinjin is the rap artist & hellip; Okay. Points are beginning to accumulate now. I question what the decline will seem like.
The carolers behaves as well as appealing also. I love the 2nd component more that starts from – “– & ldquo;
Trust fund, trust me. & rdquo; I love the critical progression for the chorus a great deal, and also
their choreography is tidy. I have noticed two rappers in this team, and also they are just as good with their flow as well as shipment.
I DEFINITELY like the melody for this line, 👉 🏼 “& ldquo; I still miss, miss, miss you.”
& rdquo; Okay, that water dance scene with Moon Container is gorgeous as well as renowned.
I prefer the tune and circulation of the knowledgeable to that of the chorus, yet the entire song is nice.
The bridge is likewise ideal.
The visual for the video is fine. I see a lot of celebrities, planets and clock referrals, yet considering that I have no suggestion what they stand for to this group or their recurring idea. I am staying focused on just music and also dance.
The history vocals throughout the ending area are superior, as well as MJ’& rsquo; s voice is offering life
. Okay, ASTRO. 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 I am genuinely pleased as well as delighted that I examined them out ultimately.
“& ldquo; Knock & rdquo; is a stunning tune. I will certainly offer my final ideas on it while examining the full album.

Album Review: Here is the album sampler –

— Knock –– This tune resembles an R&B ballad however with an electronic beat. The knowledgeables sound very ariose while the carolers is sharp and also upbeat. The entire song is still SMOOTH, and that’& rsquo; s what I actually love about it. So yeah, I can end that “& ldquo; Knock & rdquo; is a song.
I ENJOY IT. When You Call – My Name– Oooh, I love how this begins. The piano note appears adorable initially, however after that it changes to a much more electronic ambiance. The electronic variation is so splendid. 💃 🏼 💃 🏼 💃 🏼 I assume I might appreciate this more than the title track. The rap access is ideal for this sort of track. The children were riding the beat for the initial 0.43 seconds, and after that suddenly slow things down. The singing areas on this pure eargasm as well as the way the beat drops in the chorus section is iconic. It’& rsquo; s authorities, & ldquo; When You Call My Call” & rdquo; is a BOP and also a half. IT’& rsquo; S SO SPLENDID AND ALSO SMOOTH LIKE BUTTER. 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 The drums on this track offer me life. I am dancing right now since ASTRO most definitely made this track just for me.
SOMEONE LIKE –– Okay, a guitar entry as well as finger breaks & hellip; I LIKE. This song is providing me some disco feelings. One more gorgeous tune – “– & ldquo; Someone like someone like, someone like, like, like.” & rdquo; The carolers decline as well as the instrumental is seriously providing me soft disco vibes mixed with pop. I am a strong nightclub head, so I am appreciating every secondly of “& ldquo; SOMEONE LIKE & rdquo;. The history vocals on this are superb. The soft “& ldquo; ooo, ooo, ooo & rdquo; is traditional. The harmonies when they all sing with each other is lovely. The rap artists of ASTRO are good at fitting their flow right into different designs as well as rhythms for each and every song. I enjoy just how they ended this track on a soft note.
We Still –– Resembles we’& rsquo; re back to the ballad style critical. This album has a great deal of finger-snapping, and this track likewise has claps. I love the critical development. The singing components sound extremely complete as well as effective. “& ldquo; We Still & rdquo; is like a ballad over a soft hip/pop beat. I enjoy the little drum beat they used as an entrance for the chorus. This track is slower contrasted to the previous 2, as well as I am actually enjoying it. Another track on this album with exceptional drums. The vocalist eliminated their parts, and also their runs are so gorgeous. Oooh, they provided us some inflection. This track likewise upright an extremely soft note. I LIKE IT.
12 Hrs –– This appears also slower, as well as yeah, we still have the finger-snapping. I like the soft piano access. This has a ballad audio, yet the guitar is offering me pop-rock/slight jazz vibes. I truly value the vocalists in this group. They have extremely soft and also smooth tones, however at the same time, they are powerful sufficient. Great harmonies taking place behind-the-scenes. It’& rsquo; s really comforting exactly how they drag the notes at the end of each sentence. “& ldquo; 12 Hours & rdquo; is such a relaxing track, and also ASTRO sounds so pure on this. The rappers was available in with a more acapella style for this track. The singing layering as well as runs are true blessing my ears. Once again, with that best soft end. 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 This is one more favorite for me.
Lights on –– Quite fascinating & hellip; this starts with the audio of a person winding a clock. The beat appears a little bit distorted to me, however it might simply be my ears. I like how they maintain stating – “– & ldquo; tik tac tok & rdquo; & hellip; CUTE. Oooh, I wasn & rsquo; t expected the rap artists to come in difficult. It took me unsuspecting, however I like it. I enjoy the phone call as well as action strategy in between the rap and singing sections. “& ldquo; Lights on & rdquo; resembles pop with an electronic beat. I love the build-up right into the chorus. Once more with the “& ldquo; tik tac tok. & rdquo; It & rsquo; s so cute and also appealing. The circulation for the rap components on this track is too good. This is a JAM and an ideal means to finish the album.

Final Thoughts:

I am pleased with this album. I delighted in every minute invested, and also it’& rsquo; s absolutely mosting likely to get on repeat for a while. I likewise prepare to study the rest of ASTRO’& rsquo; s discography when I have adequate time. This is my very first time paying attention to their job, and I am amazed.

For that reason my rating for ASTRO’& rsquo; s 7th mini-album GATEWAY is 10/10.

Right here are the intro photos I discussed earlier on –