ASTRO is back with their sixth EP ‘BLUE FLAME’. This five member idol group featuring JinJin, MJ, Cha Eunwoo, Moonbin, Rocky and Sanha just keeps getting better and better.
ASTRO debuted in 2016 under Fantagio Entertainment. I totally fell for their music with the single ‘Crazy Sexy Cool’. Though ‘BLUE FLAME’ is only being promoted with 5 members due to Moonbin’s health issues, ASTRO pulled off a mini album that shows a new, different side of them. I love it.
This extended play starts with the title track ‘BLUE FLAME’. It’s an up-beat pop song that is quite different from their usual sound and it sets the mood of this entire EP. They experiment with different beats and sounds, blending them extremely well with the vocals. My favorite part is JinJin’s rap, he totally owned it. Check out the music video here:
‘Go&Stop’ follows with a more summer-ish style. The hook of the song made me feel as if I was on an island enjoying a Daiquiri. It feels very refreshing and is perfect to chase away the winter blues.
‘All about you’ is up next, with a completely different vibe. This song is a more up-beat track with a lot of electronic tunes. It’s super fun to listen to.
‘When the Wind Blows’ shakes things up a bit with a softer concept. It is almost a ballad with a lot of changes in the beat and rhythm. Even before reading the lyrics I could totally feel this was a break-up song. I just adore when music makes you feel the theme without even having looked at the lyrics. These guys did an amazing job delivering the meaning of this song.
The last track in this release is ‘You’re my world’. It closes ‘BLUE FLAME’ off with incredible vocals and harmonization. I feel like it’s a track that shows the growth of ASTRO as a group. I loved the flow throughout and to be honest, it just warmed my heart.
I was pleasantly surprised by this comeback by ASTRO. This EP is proof of how much they have grown and I can’t wait to see what is next for the boys.
You can check the EP here:
