You’ll Get “Goosebumps” Listening to The New ZEROBASEONE Album, NEVER SAY NEVER
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Have you ever heard an album that has you instantly hooked? An album that will stay in your head forever? I have, and just listened to another one. ZEROBASEONE just released their first full-length album, NEVER SAY NEVER, and it’s a fun listen. There are 10 songs on the album, and each song captures that signature upbeat ZEROBASEONE sound.
NEVER SAY NEVER Tracklist:
“ICONIK”
“SLAM DUNK”
“Lovesick Game”
“Goosebumps”
“Dumb”
“NOW OR NEVER (Korean Ver.)”
“EXTRA”
“Long Way Back”
“Star Eyes”
“I Know U Know”
Starting the album strong, the first song is the title track, “ICONIK.” With a retro sound, “ICONIK” is an electrified, dance track with an upbeat sound and captivating vocals. Throughout the song, you can hear a significant amount of layering. The thing about layering is that it can be pretty tricky and may sound disjointed, but the members do a great job of creating vocal runs that flow seamlessly with the electrifying rap, while still maintaining that R&B sound. The album features a futuristic theme, and in the song, you can hear the techno sound. As you watch the video, you can also see these elements. One aspect that really stands out in this song is the ad-libs. Throughout the track, you can hear many entrancing runs in the background. In the song, you can hear falsettos, deep runs, and riffs that will have you cheering. Additionally, their vocal tones are majestic. The way they can harmonize with each other while still maintaining their own unique sound will always be impressive, and they did a great job with the overall composition.
The music video is very unique. With an interesting futuristic concept, the boys maintain this quirky vibe throughout the video. The upside-down house, futuristic airport, and windy space give the essence of a fun house at a carnival. It’s out of the box and different, but it fits the “ICONIK” theme. The choreography is very intricate. With some Michael Jackson-inspired dance moves, such as the point and spin, the boys are seen moving their arms in sync and executing quick leg movements. The dance is hard-hitting, yet still has moments that are smooth and sensual; as a result, you will find yourself rewinding the video to watch them perform this exciting choreography all over again.
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Everyone should check out ZEROBASEONE’s new album NEVER SAY NEVER. There are so many great songs on this album, including their pre-release “SLAM DUNK,” and the Korean version of their recent Japanese hit “NOW OR NEVER.” With the number of songs on the album, you are bound to find a favorite; mine is “Lovesick Game.” It’s a great album, and it will go down in history.
Edited by Bryn Claybourne