Let’s Love represents Suho attempt to try something outside of his comfort zone. Will the EXO leader nail it or not? Check out my review of Self-Portrait title track below…………………………….
Let’s Love brings a melancholy mood since the beginning. This song opens with an electric guitar loop and drum sound, which will remind you to classic band ballad tracks. Then Suho’s soft vocal comes during the first verse and provides a strict contrast to loud instrumentals. Both complement each other; making the song pleasant to listen. The similar theme also continues on Let’s Love chorus.
The first half of Let’s Love is enjoyable; however, its strongest part actually appears on the second verse. It presents different structure from the previous part that allows Suho to explore on his vocal. He tries different singing style and blends with the harmonization at several parts. The addition of hook is a nice touch too that makes Let’s Love more memorable.
Not only in terms of music, but the lyrics of Let’s Love second verse is also a turning point for this song. After expressing his longing feeling on the first verse, Suho praises someone he loves and mentions how they make his life better. He gives a hopeful spirit to Let’s Love; much like its title that play with EXO chant. Overall, the second verse prevents the song becomes repetitive since the latter part follows rock/ballad cliché bridge.
Let’s Love melancholy yet hopeful theme continues on the music video. Suho sings in various settings with opposite color tones. He stands in the dark room, which represents the first aspect, while sits in front of brick red wall and yellow picture that maintains the latter feeling. The combination represents his album title too, Self-Portrait, since it showcases different reflection of Suho. Aside from that, Let’s Love music video does not offer something new, which has potential to bore you at several parts.
Though several parts feel formulaic, Let’s Love is a solid solo work from Suho. It pushes the EXO leader to go outside of his comfort pop/dance/R&B zone. His vocal surprisingly fits rock-ballad genre, which means it’s promising for him to continue go down on this route. The music video might seem repetitive, but at least, it’s nice to see Suho embraces different side of him.
Suho’s solo is another proof EXO member has clear direction on what they want to do as solo artists. Between this, Chen’s, and Baekhyun’s, each has a distinct color which not only set their identity as a solo artist, but also differentiate it from their group works. It’s promising and I can’t wait to see other EXO members solo attempt in the future!
Rating: 3.5/5
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