There's undoubtedly much to appreciate in the debut album from South Korean-based artist Yo. 'Hopetrain to Universe' unfolds as a winding and ever-evolving art rock record, featuring multiple movements even within a single track. Many of these different ideas on individual tracks are solid. However, the way the album comes together leaves much to be desired. Everything here seems a bit chaotic, whether it's the awkward production and editing or the use of dead space in tracks for transitioning ideas. I eagerly anticipate witnessing the artist's future work, but for now, there's a need for some general structural refinement.
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