ATEEZ have returned with GOLDEN HOUR: Pt 5. This five track record follows the theme of toxic and addicting love and utilizes various Latin and Brazilian beats and genres. Photo credits to ATEEZ, KQ Entertainment.
Just four months after the release of their EP GOLDEN HOUR: Pt 4, ATEEZ is back with another another installment of the series, GOLDEN HOUR: Pt 5. The members – Hongjoong, Seonghwa, Yunho, Yeosang, San, Mingi, Wooyoung & Jongho – have decided to take on a new approach and musical style with this new album that includes Latin beats, Brazilian funk, R&B and more.
The album starts off strong with the title track, “BAD”. This song is built around Latin-inspired rhythms and paired with a captivating, addictive beat. The music video features vivid colors, lively choreography and even a wedding, which aid in conveying the theme of the song, which is dangerous love. The group mixes English, Spanish and Korean lyrics within the track to give it a more global appeal.
The next track, “MAMACITA”, which has been labeled as a crowd favorite by ATINY (their fandom), continues with the Latin beats and Brazilian funk that the boys have experimented with over the years. Similar to “BAD”, this track also conveys a theme of love and finding someone.
Following “MAMACITA” is the third song, “TOXIN.” “TOXIN” begins the switch up as it is mid-way through the album. The previous songs contained Latin beats, where as this track tones down to mid-tempo almost R&B vibes. This is also where the love story begins to change as this song focuses on someone being similar to a toxin and how they cannot get away.
“Fallin’”, the next song on the album, is completely different than any other song that the group has done. This one features powerful percussions and synths. The most notable part of this song is member Yeosang’s part as his deep voice carries the entire chrous, creating a sort of eerie vibe. Similar to “TOXIN”, “Fallin’” follows the theme of falling in deep and being intoxicated by someone.
The last track ,“BODY”, is the perfect ending to the album. With its mid-tempo beats and soft vocals, this song is perfect for listening to on a late night drive. Despite being slower and different than the previous songs on the record, this one encapsulates ATEEZ’s various sides, proving that they are capable of dipping into many different genres within one album.
GOLDEN HOUR: Pt 5 showcases ATEEZ’s strengths within the finer details of the album as well as their growth as artists. This new Latin direction in which they are heading aids in making them even more unique without overshadowing their previous releases. As their lore grows, fans are excited to see what they have in store next.