If you’re really into easy-listening music, Fe3O4: FORWARD is 100% worth your time. This isn’t just an album, it’s the final chapter of a story NMIXX has been telling (the last Fe3O4 chapter), and honestly, it hits hard. The girls take on the real world (aka the “FIELD”) and figure out that utopia isn’t some magical place, it’s something we have to build together. It’s deep but also super relatable. Like, who hasn’t felt stuck or limited by expectations? This album is all about breaking free from that.
- Powerful message
The whole idea is about moving forward with the people around you and creating a better world together. It’s uplifting without being cheesy, and it’ll def make you feel like you’re not alone in whatever you’re going through. NMIXX reminds you that you’ve got people walking beside you even if you don’t always see them.
- The music is on another level
NMIXX is known for mixing genres, and this album takes it up a notch.
“High Horse” (the pre-release) blends piano, breakbeat, and jazzy vibes. It’s super emotional and cinematic.
“KNOW ABOUT ME” (the title track) has that chill trap beat but then suddenly explodes with energy. It’s confidence in song form.
“Slingshot (<★)” is wild in a good way. It’s got that 90s rave energy but flipped into something totally modern.
“Golden Recipe” feels like a funky cooking show turned power anthem (trust me, it works).
“Papillon” is basically a musical rollercoaster and the vocals are chef’s kiss.
“Ocean” slows it all down and gives dreamy, emotional indie pop that’ll have you staring at the ceiling thinking about life.
- The vocals
One of the biggest reasons NMIXX stands out is their insane vocal talent. Like seriously, these girls didn’t come to play. Every member brings something unique to the table, and together, they create this rich, layered sound.
They can go powerful and belty (think high notes that give you chills), but also soft and emotional, like whispery tones that hit you right in the feels. The way they control their voices and switch between styles so smoothly? Unreal.
The harmonies are so clean. You can tell they really know how to blend their voices to create that full, almost cinematic feeling, especially in songs like “High Horse” or “Ocean.” You’ll hear one voice carry a note while another layers in a gentle harmony, and suddenly it feels like you’re floating.
Even in high-energy tracks like “KNOW ABOUT ME” or “Slingshot,” where you’d expect the vocals to take a back seat to the beat, they still manage to cut through with clarity and emotion and let’s not forget their ad-libs and vocal runs. They sprinkle them in just right, never overdoing it.
TL;DR: If you want music that sounds amazing, this is the album for you.
Genre-blending? Check ✅ Vocals? Insane 😲 Message? Inspiring af ✨ You’ll vibe, you’ll think, you might even cry a little. So yeah, go hit that play button. You won’t regret it ;p
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