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The concept-dols are back with the latest album of the Conception trilogy, inspired by Greek Gods. The first album Zelos is based off of the God of Jealousy and Rivalry. The second album Hades reflects the God of the Underworld. And now this album, Kratos, is the personification of strength, might, and authority. So get ready to fall for VIXX‘s god-like masculinity in Kratos.
Track 1 – The Closer
The Closer is the title track of Kratos and symbolizes seductive masculinity. This mid-tempo R&B track sounds relaxing and suave at first with a lounge music vibe then builds up and turns into an EDM-infused tune showcasing the members’ amazing vocals. With some hints of dubstep, the beat in the chorus reminded me of VIXX’s Steel Heart from their Error album. There’s also more rapid-fire rap parts baked in that added to the authoritarian tone it’s trying to give off.
Track 2 – Desperate
A classical violin and dramatic gong sounds welcome us to the next track that has an eerie and haunting atmosphere. Then the tempo changes as the heavy violin-infused verse flawlessly transitions into a danceable pop beat mix. This type of drastic change in structure is hard to pull off, but Desperate did it well making it an easy favorite in the album for me.
Track 3 – Shooting Star
Shooting Star is a bit different from the previous tracks on Kratos thus far. It appears more upbeat thanks to the funky guitar riffs and distorted synths. The chanting of “1,2,3,4” leaves an anthem taste whereas the rhythm feels a bit disco. Though the vocals of VIXX in this song were amazing with many falsetto demonstrations, the melody is fairly generic making the track easily forgettable.
Track 4 – Good Night and Good Morning
Written and composed by member Ravi, Good Night and Good Morning intentionally paints pictures of dusk and dawn with its synths and chimes mimicking shining stars and morning dew. As such, you can feel a void space being created around you with noticeable echoes throughout the track. Highlighting the boys’ vocals again, this track feels extra relaxing as the falsettos blend harmoniously into the melody and sets you off to a trance.
Track 5 – 로맨스는 끝났다 (Romance is Over)
Romance is Over is written by VIXX members Leo and Ravi and nothing short of an emotional wrap up to the album. Romance is Over is a hip hop ballad fusion number with pounding beat and melodic vocal harmonies toned-down to give way to the piano and soft vocals. Despite the pretty melody, the placement of this track in an album aiming to be masculine seemed rather out of place.
Track 6 – The Closer (Inst.)
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