Review
OMG, can we talk about OneRepublic's 'Human' for a sec? It's like they took a time machine back to their roots but still managed to serve up some 2021 realness. Ryan Tedder and the gang totally channeled their inner TikTok energy with this one, blending their classic pop-rock vibes with some slick electronic beats that'll have you bopping in your bedroom like nobody's watching.
Let's spill the tea on the tracks, shall we? 'Run' and 'Didn't I' are giving major throwback vibes, complete with those whistle hooks that'll be stuck in your head faster than you can say "add to playlist." But don't think they're living in the past – 'Better Days' is practically the pandemic anthem we didn't know we needed. It's like they read our minds and turned our collective feels into a bop.
Now, not everyone's sipping this tea. Some critics are out here acting like the production is more extra than a unicorn frappuccino. But honestly? The mix of nostalgia and fresh beats is kinda fire. 'Wild Life' and 'Ships + Tides' are serving up cinematic realness that's pure OneRepublic magic. Sure, some tracks might feel a little 2019, but in this fast-paced world, maybe that's exactly the vibe check we need. 'Human' is basically a musical hug for all the OG fans out there, wrapped up in a shiny new package. - Kenzie
