[Review] NCT Dream – Candy

The Dreamies are back with a Winter Special mini album titled ‘Candy‘. With this release they are not just bringing their usual charm and charisma, but also bringing back a classic song with a NCT Dream touch.

Let’s start the listen.

Candy

Starting off with the re-imagined version of the 1996 single ‘Candy‘ by H.O.T., the dreamies are all about bringing this bop back with a Christmas touch. With this title track we get massive throwback vibes with awesome singing and very cool rapping. This single fits perfectly NCT Dream’s style and the mash up with the end of year festivities made it even cooler.

For the music video, fans are gifted with everything, the outfits, the big gloves and hats, and plenty of wholesomeness. This full production is a mix of nostalgia with sleek and modern visuals, vibe with it below.

Next up is ‘Graduation‘ with a soft R&B sound and incredible singing. The minimalistic instrumentation and beautiful harmonies make this track a total listening experience. The comfort that the music and lyrical delivery bring is amazing, and very winter appropriate. Just Beautiful.

Retro synth-pop and immaculate vibes come with ‘Tangerine Love (Favourite)‘, the groove in this song is real, Jeno and Jaemin rapping is awesome, and the high note absolutely legendary. What a listen!

Next up

Starting with the rap-line delivering some killing verses ‘Take My Breath‘ comes along with cool pop tunes and a lovely composition. This single is all about harmonies, and we are always in for an NCT unit joining vocals to create a listening experience.

Moon‘ follows up with a stunning piano melody leading the full single and breathtaking back vocals and ad-libs. Just sit, listen, feel it, and digest the beauty of this single.

Closing this very special mini-album is ‘Walk With You‘. For this song we get a bit of groove in a cool chord progression, and as usual NCT Dream kills it in every second of it.

NCT Dream indeed delivered and outstanding winter special release, this release is a total non-skip from start to end. Make sure to listen to this mini-album here.

Kathleen Herrera
K-Beauty enthusiast, Drama Lover, Melophile and Foodie, writing about her faves on a daily basis.