Top tracks — play these first
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Kick Back — The title track serves as a confident anthem that encapsulates the album's energetic spirit while showcasing the group's harmonious vocals and slick choreography.
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Action Figure — This track stands out with its playful lyrics and infectious rhythm, embodying a lighthearted yet stylish vibe that resonates well with listeners.
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Horizon — With its introspective themes and melodic structure, 'Horizon' offers a contrast to the upbeat tracks while highlighting the emotional depth of the group’s artistry.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases solid production and catchy hooks but lacks significant depth or innovation.
What we noticed
- The first track, 'Kick Back', introduces a heavy bass line and layered vocal harmonies that set an energetic tone for the album.
- The album maintains a consistent mid-tempo pace, with only slight variations in energy across tracks, creating a cohesive sound.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- upbeat celebration of youth
- steady pacing for easy listening
- dynamic beats for workout energy
- catchy hooks for sing-alongs
Maybe skip if you
- prefer slow, introspective tracks
- seek lengthy immersive experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on March 10, 2021, 'Kick Back' is WayV's third EP, following their 2020 release 'Awaken the World'. This album continued to solidify their presence in the global music scene as part of the NCT sub-unit, reflecting their artistic growth and expanding discography.
- Stylistic neighbors
- NCT 127· Ateez· Stray Kids
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Kick Back
The bridge shifts to a moment of self-affirmation where the group expresses confidence in facing challenges ahead.
This pivotal section breaks from the song's rhythm to emphasize resilience, marking a thematic peak that reinforces the overall message of empowerment.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Kick Back 3:50
- 2 Action Figure 3:19
- 3 Horizon 3:31
- 4 All for Love 3:17
- 5 Good Time 3:20
- 6 Kick Back (Korean version) 3:50
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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