Ahead of the release of TXT’s new collaborative single with the Jonas Brothers next month, I am finally getting around to reviewing TXT’s fifth mini-album, The Name Chapter: Temptation. This mini-album was released earlier this year and features the title track Sugar Rush Ride alongside four other songs. Once again, this mini-album is a great release from the group, proving the group’s music appeal. Throw in their unique concept for this mini-album and amazing visuals (as seen in the feature and teaser image at the end of the video), TXT definitely knows how to appeal to their audience!

1. Devil By The Window (자정의 창가에서 만난 악마의 목소리는 달콤했다) – Despite having a Korean title, the lyrics of Devil By The Window is completely in English. It is a super ear-catching opener to the album, with the mix of pop rock and pounding bass being quite a drawing factor. I also enjoyed the underlay of funky and groovy undertones in the choruses. The vocals were amazing, with each member adopting a very low and breathy tone which comes off as sensual and intriguing. The pre-choruses were so melodically driven and brought on an undeniable swaying motion state. The vocal only ending to the song felt like you were drifting out of conscious (like falling asleep), while the abrupt ending/final breath leaves you hanging for me. There is a lot to like in Devil By The Window, and opens the mini-album in spectacular and alluring fashion that you would expect from TXT. (10/10)

2. Sugar Rush Ride (Title Track) – Click here to read the full review for Sugar Rush Ride. (7.5/10)

3. Happy Fools (ft. Coi Leray) – Happy Fools is a peppy pop track that feels refreshing. To be honest, the track pop-centric approach is pretty standard and feels relatively safe, compared to the other songs on this mini-album. But it is still a number that is fun and playful. The hooks were catchy and the bossa nova intro was a great intro. Coi Leray’s featuring brought an extra buoyant feeling, driving up that upbeat factor of the song. (7.5/10)

4.Tinnitus (Wanna Be A Rock) (돌멩이가 되고 싶어) – Afro-beats come into play in Tinnitus, which gives the song a groove and a vibe that you just want to move your body to. There honestly isn’t much to the instrumentation, but it is what the producers and TXT do with the beats that are present that makes Tinnitus a standout. The rhythm and flow of the song (thanks to the afro-beats) complements the melodic direction of the song and the members do a fantastic job of expressing themselves without doing too much and overbalancing the song. They too also contribute to the groove in Tinnitus. (9/10)

5. Farewell, Neverland (네버랜드를 떠나며) – Latin influences find itself effortlessly weaved into this pop rock song. This alone gives Farewell, Neverland so much character. On top of that, the pounding beat and bass we hear in Farewell, Neverland adds definition, while the members give off a vivid tone with their vocals. There are also falsettos and breathy tones in the song, which were on point. I really liked the melodic approach taken in Farewell, Neverland overall, which smooths you out of the mini-album. (8/10)

Overall Album Rating – 8.4/10