TNX has returned with their 2nd digital single “CALL ME BACK” on January 22.
“CALL ME BACK,” begins with a question about how we express love. It captures those moments where hesitation precedes certainty, and waiting outweighs confession. The album records these incomplete emotions through music.
Once again, member Eunhwi participated in the songwriting, composing, and producing of this album, and TNX’s music is completed not through external perspectives, but through internal emotions and language. Each member’s individuality and chemistry naturally shine through within the structured framework, creating a unified emotional entity as a team. “CALL ME BACK” is ultimately their most honest signal sent to their fans, and a clear record of TNX’s current emotional state.
The title track, “CALL ME BACK,” carries the emotion of waiting on a bright and cheerful band rock sound. The lively rhythm and clear guitar sounds energize the entire song, but beneath the surface, anxiety and anticipation of a reply intertwine.
The narrative, which follows on from “For Real?”, naturally expands the emotional landscape of the TNX universe, functioning as a continuous story. The members’ vocals avoid excessive emotional expression, yet subtly reveal the nuances of emotion at each moment, preventing the song from simply being a refreshing track and instead imbuing it with a narrative that follows the progression of feelings.
In this single, TNX doesn’t exaggerate love. Instead, they honestly follow the speed at which emotions arise and the process of feelings growing. The bright and transparent energy remains, but within it lies a lingering emotional resonance that lasts longer than before. This shows that beyond just being refreshing, TNX’s approach to handling emotions has entered a more mature stage.
The second track on the single, ‘Love Letter’ is TNX’s first ballad, calmly reflecting on unspoken emotions. The restrained melody and minimal arrangement allow listeners to fully focus on the vocalists’ breathing and emotional nuances, as the song follows the gradually deepening flow of emotions.
In this song, TNX doesn’t force their emotions. Instead, they reveal their sincerity through pauses and silences. This is a different approach from their previous bright and direct energy, proving that TNX is a group that possesses persuasive power even in quiet moments. ‘Love Letter,’ like the silence before a confession, leaves a lasting impression on the listener, showcasing TNX’s new musical spectrum and depth of emotional expression.
