Known for their innovative sound and bold artistic choices, NCT 127 has carved a unique path in K-Pop. Tracks like ‘Cherry Bomb’ and ‘2 Baddies’ showcase their willingness to experiment, creating music that demands attention. Their approach? A blend of classic and modern influences, seamlessly combined into something fresh and captivating. Each release feels like a new chapter, pushing boundaries and defying expectations. On July 15, 2024, NCT 127 dropped their sixth full-length album, Walk. Packed with 11 tracks, it features the title song ‘Walk’ and the pre-released single ‘Meaning of Love.’
NCT 127 deliver polished, mature sound with retro charm, jazzy delights, and heartfelt ballads in ‘WALK’ – Album Review
1. INTRO: WALL TO WALL
‘Intro: Wall to Wall’ is a stunning introduction for a group that has been fearless with its approach in music. With great power comes great responsibility and the group proves that it can carry their responsibilities with a nuanced grace. The intro track is as cinematic as it can get.
Watch the music video for NCT 127’s ‘Intro: Wall to Wall’ here:
NCT 127 channels a retro hip-hop charm with ‘Walk.’ The song offers an extended take on the idea first presented in the intro song – “I’m a bit rusty, a bit dusty/I walk like I forgot how to/Don’t care ’bout a thing, I just walk how I feel like/Walking squeaky like I’m broken”. ‘Walk’ sports a mix of retro hip-hop beats and some trap as well. The Korean title of the song sounds similar to “Big Dog.” Does this mean that the group is saying that it has now become a big dog, someone with influence and affluence? I say, I agree!
Watch the music video for NCT 127’s ‘Walk’ here:
‘No Clue’ is a track for those who have no idea what to do next, but atleast are aware of their situation. For those happy-go-lucky individuals, ‘No Clue’ brings forth a nice concoction of hip hop and trap. The chorus is quite catchy, something that hits you like an earworm. The lyrics present a confident take at one’s situation that ‘this too shall pass’ – “Тhe dаrk clоuds ѕеem to fоllow mе (Ѕeеm tо сome) / Thе rainbоw rіseѕ аgain (Comе оn) / But loоk аt me alwауs, І’ll makе іt my wау / Тake а pic, Aftеr evеrythіng haѕ pаsѕed / In thе end, it’s all јuѕt mеmorіes.”
4. ORANGE SEOUL
‘Orange Seoul’ is a jazzy pop number. Sultry saxophone is peppered throughout the track. The track is no less an ode to the city of Seoul as it dazzles in a welcoming orange glow, both coming from the sun and the twinkling city lights.
5. PRICEY
‘Pricey’ is a rather bold and stunning mix of lyrics and music. The stretchy beats, especially in the chorus, create for a sonically indulgent experience. The song speaks about a love that is pricey, that is no ordinary. It does feel a shade apart from the rest of the album theme, but then what good is a song if it doesn’t stand out?
6. TIME CAPSULE
‘Time Capsule’ is softer than ‘Pricey.’ There is a comforting message in the lyrics – “Under the many blooming and falling seasons / You and I, we’ll be back / To this place again / We’ll always be here.” The vocal team shines in this ballad pop number.
7. CAN’T HELP MYSELF
‘Can’t Help Myself’ is another soft ballad number from this album. There electronica-laced chorus feels a little out of place in a song that is mostly R&B with hints of ballad. The song is an honest confession about hopes of reconciliation and patch up – “Memories fade away like in a movie / Or we fight and grow apart / Even if we start over / I only know you.”
8. RAIN DROP
How can one have a song about rain and not express feelings all regretful and mellow? While the song deviates from the usual mellow and ballad tones synonymous with rain themed tracks, NCT 127’s track ‘Rain Drop’ is a song which expresses the members’ regret at something that could have been avoided – “It’s too late to regret it now / I repeat to myself / The night is deep already / So what do I do? Broken fuse, thoughts rushing in.” But even then, we see that the song presents a hopeful conclusion.
9. GAS
For a song that is titled as ‘Gas’ it is only natural for it to have all possible references to driving fast and hard. The song is all about going all in and at high speed. The lyrics, “Leave the road all the way / I’m speeding,” indicate that the only way ahead for the group is up and ahead.
10. SUDDENLY
‘Suddenly’ stands somewhat apart from the rest of the tracks. While there is still some strain of experimentation, the song is nice romantic number with hints of R&B. There is a cinematic touch to it, almost as if the members are standing on a grassy patch with sunlight giving a halo as they sing – “I feel like I already have the entire world in your eyes that shine on me.”
11. MEANING OF LOVE
The members bring the album to a sweet conclusion with a summer themed delightful ballad ‘Meaning of Love.’ Throughout the song, the members sing about learning the meaning of love together with their loved one – “Let’s learn the meaning of love togethеr / It’s alright even if you don’t know / I love you.” In the music video, we see the members indulging in day-to-day activities as they sing this sweet ballad.
Watch the music video of NCT 127’s ‘Meaning of Love’ here:
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