As you may already know, EVNNE recently returned with their first comeback since debut with UGLY. But before I come back from my break and review the UGLY comeback, I thought I take some time out of my hiatus to review EVNNE’s debut mini-album, Target: ME, which dropped back in September 2023. Headlining the mini-album was the single TROUBLE, one of the 6 songs that form part of the Target: ME mini-album. For a debut mini-album, this one is a very good one. The title track did get a little bump up in terms of its song rating (as perspective on songs do change over time and mine for TROUBLE definitely has), and the rest of the mini-album showcases a solid effort from the group. I am definitely looking forward to what is coming next from EVNNE (i.e., UGLY and the mini-album UN: SEEN). But for the time being (as I am still on a break), here are my thoughts on Target: ME.

1. TROUBLE (Title Track) – My original song rating for TROUBLE was 7.5/10. Since my review, EVNNE’s TROUBLE has definitely grown me and some of my thoughts have definitely changed about the song as a result. I will address those changes in a different points. For now, I am bumping up the rating by 1 full point. Click here for my original thoughts on TROUBLE. (8.5/10)

2. Role Model – Old school hip-hop is alive in Role Model. The energy from this alone already sets up the song positively. In addition to the instrumentation, EVNNE pulls off this style extremely well. Both the vocals and rapping were very solid, with the rapping thriving in this old school hip-hop environment and the vocals brought a nice smoothness to the song. (8/10)

3. Pretty Thing – Still in that hip-hop gear is Pretty Thing. This time there is a much heavier dose of synths in the background. In the midst of that, there are some intriguing instrumentation detailing and delivery choices in Pretty Thing, which kept the song interesting to me. But the best bit of Pretty Thing is definitely the chorus that really is definitely bold (relatively to the rest of the song) and it has a very satisfying melody/bite to it. I wished the rest of the song was a little sharper. But other than that, a very strong side track from the group. (9/10)  

4. Your Text – Introducing us to EVNNE in a groovy R&B motif is Your Text. It also moves us away from synths by going with a more acoustic instrumentation. The vocal work here is also quite good, and I like the interwoven rap-speak lines in the chorus. Overall, a pleasant track to put on in the background and enjoy. (8/10)

5. JUKEBOX – If you are looking for an upbeat track, don’t look further than JUKEBOX. JUKEBOX taps into a retro funk sound for its instrumentation, which is fun and energetic. The members do a great job of matching and showcasing this same energy and vibe. The “Na Na Na” proves itself to be an ear-wormy hook, as I find myself having a little boogie every time it appears in JUKEBOX. (9/10)

6. Even More – Per usual, EVNNE ends their first mini-album with a ballad in the form of Even More. Based on the lyrics, the song is about wanting to creating memories with their fans (who have been named ENNVE). The synth-pop instrumentation gives the ballad track another side and dimension, which I thought was cool. The melodies bring out a mini swaying effect and the members did a really nice job showcasing their vocals in this track. (8/10)

Overall Album Rating – 8.4/10