![]() We approach the end of the album with “I See.” Jinwoo’s vocals are at the forefront of this heartbreaking acoustic English track. The album simmers down with “Tattoo,” another soulful track comprised of stacked harmonies and a prominent electric guitar. Featuring fellow underrated artist jeebanoff, this chill track is accentuated with exceptional riffs and soulful ad libs from Jinwoo. “문제 (Problems)” ventures into melancholic R&B territory with a simple beat and minimal instrumentals, building into a funky chorus. The sick guitar solo at the end shows the attention to detail on this album. This R&B duet exudes a different vibe from the previous duet but still possesses the same passion. ![]() Both boys attack their verses to the point where you’re body-rolling into the next track, “Games,” featuring 15& Jimin Park’s heavenly voice. The album approaches its second half with “Dock” featuring JUNE, strongly embracing the sexier sound with a tantalizing beat and autotuned falsetto. “형 (形) (Touch)” is a heavily jazz-inspired instrumental with an old Hollywood feel thanks to the vintage-sounding sample of an English conversation. “Ride on you” brings back those R&B vibes when I heard this one, I was immediately reminded of Jeremih or Justin Bieber circa Journals era. It’s hard not to smile to this infectious track. “One Way” is the funky love song that could easily go mainstream-think early BTS, B.A.P, or B1A4. ![]() It’s really amazing the power Jinwoo can exercise with his voice, and yet his falsetto almost sounds like a different voice completely. It’s a personal favorite from the tracklist-the lovestruck duet sharing their infatuation for each other. “햇님 (Dear Sun)” features the intriguing vocals of SOMA and is produced by PLT member Villain. “Mon Dieu” opens the album with its romantic piano-based melody that heightens with Jinwoo’s muzzled vocals and then concludes with the dainty piano. The rest of ROTATE is a real treat for the ears, though, with a sample of various sounds and nostalgic imagery. There doesn’t seem to be a clear direction with the song or the video, which isn’t uncommon among edgy underground artists, but we can still appreciate Jinwoo’s vocals. Finally, the song concludes with a distorted cacophonous breakdown that’s reflected in the video’s visual effects. Then the middle maintains a chill electronic beat and plays with autotune that hypes up the vibe before mellowing into the aforementioned harmonious vocals. The first third of the song is a slow, finger-snapping introduction with a sweet texture before literally exploding into the chorus. This one is a three-in-one package, with the sections mushed together that sort of makes sense. It’s a much-needed complement to the loud track. The “Color (색)” music video on the other hand is essentially Jinwoo wandering alone in beautiful landscapes.
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