[Album Review] BAMESIS (3rd Mini-Album) – BAMBAM (GOT7)

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BAMBAM’s 3rd mini-album, BAMESIS, is the next album to be reviewed on the blog. Released in August last year, this mini-album features 5 songs – one of which is the title track LAST PARADE. It is his first solo release since Sour & Sweet in 2023. It is also the last album released by the artist under ABYSS Entertainment – BAMBAM signed on with Halo Entertainment earlier this year. More recently, BAMBAM reunited with the rest of GOT7 for a new album, Winter Heptagon (led by the single PYTHON) and a series of concerts.

Overall, BAMESIS is a consistently fair album. It is a good mix of songs from the soloist, with BAMBAM going with different genres across the five songs. Have a listen below and let me know what you think about BAMESIS.

1. LAST PARADE (Title Track) – Click here for the full review for LAST PARADE. (8.5/10)

2. Mi Último Deseo – BAMBAM impresses in Mi Último Deseo, where he sings in English and Spanish. It is quite unexpected, given that the title track is in English and Korean. But very enjoyable nonetheless. Mi Último Deseo features a Latin-influenced instrumentation that comes off quite smooth overall. Mi Último Deseo could have infused a heftier beat or included more bite to the background, especially as the song progresses – it lacks a peak. But Mi Último Deseo is still a pleasant and interesting listen from BAMBAM. (8/10)

3. Ball Like That – Ball Like That brings together an R&B beat and atmospheric synths to make a very nostalgic-sounding track. Along with BAMBAM’s delivery, I find it reminiscent of the R&B that I enjoyed when I was younger. The smoothness of Ball Like That makes the song feel sleek and suits BAMBAM’s style. I also liked the freshness that his vocals bring to the music. The melodies were also relatively straightforward but catchy. However, I wish there was more to Ball Like That, simply because it doesn’t feel complete there yet. (8.5/10)

4. Must Be Nice – Must Be Nice embraces a soft pop-rock instrumental that melds so well with BAMBAM’s more delicate vocals, a side that we don’t hear all too much from the soloist. The atmosphere that develops throughout Must Be Nice is so soothing and calming. The guitar work is exceptionally nice, and I liked how the drumming/percussion elements nudge the song along subtly. (8/10)

5. Thank You Come Again – BAMESIS is brought to a close with Thank You Come Again, a hip-hop track with a bouncy beat and engaging rapping delivery. His flow throughout the track is impressive and engaging. I also liked the female vocals in the track, which pop out amongst the rest of the track. I appreciated how this track, although quite hip-hop leaning, doesn’t overdo it and doesn’t sound too energetic. It’s easygoing and works well as a final track on the album. (8/10)