Imfact ~ Lollipop
Star Empire has debuted their newest boy band, five member
group IMFACT! The band is made of
members Jian, Jeup, Taeho, Ungjae, and Leesang. They apparently have a
sweet tooth, because their first album is titled 'Lollipop.' The title track is written
and composed by none other than their very own maknae, Ungjae.
"I'M FACT"
A playful, synth-driven intro song, the refrain being: "I like to party." It's serviceable. Not the best intro, but hardly the worst. Each member had a hand in this song, and it sets the tone for the album well.
"Lollipop"
This song is probably not what I would have led with. It frankly doesn't hang together as well as I like; there's no flow. It lurches from one melody to the next, though I like the chorus. The band has pretty good pipes, though. If they'd kept to just one tune it would have been a lot better. As it is, there are some fun moments, and the brass gives it a unique sound, but the song as a whole is a mess. The message is they want her to be their lollipop.
"Shine"
This song is a softer pop number, the raps written by leader Jian and Ungjae. It's got silky harmonies over a piping synth, and they manage to sound smooth and slick at the same time. The raps have a nice flow to them and work well with the overall tone. They're telling you they will be your shining star, watching over you, shining on you.
This song is probably not what I would have led with. It frankly doesn't hang together as well as I like; there's no flow. It lurches from one melody to the next, though I like the chorus. The band has pretty good pipes, though. If they'd kept to just one tune it would have been a lot better. As it is, there are some fun moments, and the brass gives it a unique sound, but the song as a whole is a mess. The message is they want her to be their lollipop.
"Shine"
This song is a softer pop number, the raps written by leader Jian and Ungjae. It's got silky harmonies over a piping synth, and they manage to sound smooth and slick at the same time. The raps have a nice flow to them and work well with the overall tone. They're telling you they will be your shining star, watching over you, shining on you.
"Trouble
Maker"
This song is the outlier, sounding a little different from the other songs. It could be best characterized as a rap ballad with piano. It does the alternating croons and raps thing, but the chorus sounds noticeably different, highlighting the vocal strengths of the different members, and the main verses are raps. Jian, Ungjae, and Leesang had a hand in the composition here. It's a lonely song, contemplative, talking about how people are afraid to look at them, and how they want to cry because of it.
I like how this album holds together overall. They manage to do a great job of varying the compositions without straying from the pop structure. The only thing I could ask is that the hooks be more prominent, something to chant at live shows would be nice. They've got potential -- it's obvious the boys have talent, and should be proud of what they penned.
This song is the outlier, sounding a little different from the other songs. It could be best characterized as a rap ballad with piano. It does the alternating croons and raps thing, but the chorus sounds noticeably different, highlighting the vocal strengths of the different members, and the main verses are raps. Jian, Ungjae, and Leesang had a hand in the composition here. It's a lonely song, contemplative, talking about how people are afraid to look at them, and how they want to cry because of it.
I like how this album holds together overall. They manage to do a great job of varying the compositions without straying from the pop structure. The only thing I could ask is that the hooks be more prominent, something to chant at live shows would be nice. They've got potential -- it's obvious the boys have talent, and should be proud of what they penned.
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