Some music is meant to chill out to, there is no other function it is suited for. Lofi hip hop seems to be one of those genres.
Jinsang creates lofi hip hop that meshes many styles into one album. There are so many genres that are packed together here that this feels more like a compilation than an actual album. One track will be a piano led lounge piece, the next will be something out of a nature documentary. The only thing that really ties everything together is the inclusion of beats on every song.
The melodies are exceedingly simple as are the beats. Honestly there really isn't much to the songs, and most are over before they even begin. Most of the time just when I start getting into the groove of the song it starts fading out and moves on to the next selection.
I think I may be approaching the album wrong. I think this music is meant to be something to have on in the background on a lazy day. This really doesn't seem to be something that is meant for active listening.
That said, there are moments here where things work well together. There are sometimes a baseline or a beat that really makes me bob my head and start feeling it. Most of the time though this is something that is meant to play when you have had a long day at work, want to grab an adult beverage and just chill out for the rest of the night. In that context this album succeeds greatly.
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