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EVNNE’s 3rd mini-album, RIDE or DIE, is the next album chosen for review on the blog. In case you missed it, it was released in June 2024 and follows their 2nd mini-album from earlier in the year (Un: SEEN, led by the title track UGLY). This mini-album features a total of 6 songs, including the title track Badder Love, the English version of the title track and 4 side tracks. Overall, it was a decent release, but it didn’t surpass their debut mini-album. Continue reading to find out if you agree with my thoughts.

1. Badder Love (Title Track) – Click here for the full review of Badder Love. (7/10)

2. I ❤ U (I Love U) – I ❤ U is a light-hearted and fun track that brings out EVNNE’s youthfulness. I like the R&B motif the song featured, which contributed to a refreshing tone. The delicate vocals and melodies were nice and wispy. The rapping helped ground the song and give it a fun side. (8/10)

3. XO – The guitars in the background kept XO tangy, while the fast-paced beat propelled the song forward. But this fast-paced beat felt unnecessarily rushed, and I wished the producers had toned this down. It literally felt like someone had accidentally pressed fast-forward on the song. But aside from that, XO has one of the mini-album’s most memorable lines – “Tell me, yes, no, choose, XO”. The way it delivered and came off was bold and impactful. (8.5/10)

4. 2X (2배속) – Completely changing pace is 2X, which slows down the mini-album considerably. The R&B instrumental is more acoustic and is just a stunningly beautiful backdrop. The melodies in 2X have that swaying effect that I love in ballad-like songs, while EVNNE’s vocals were dreamy and lovely. (8/10)

5. Boom Bari – We go down a soft hip-hop direction for Boom Bari. The presence of the baby sound was odd, to say the least. The song brings back that light-hearted tone from the second track. But it makes the song more carefree and lazier, creating another fun vibe. The simple shouty hook emphasises that fun nature and is quite catchy. The last “Boom Boom” in the hook is attached to some bolder beats, which I thought was intriguing and is my highlight of the track. (8.5/10)

6. Badder Love (English Version) – Refer to my review of the Korean version of Badder Love above.

Overall Album Rating – 8/10