Music Editor
Best Track: Never is Enough
Rating: 7/10
Young artist Iann Dior, most known for his tracks “gone girl (feat. Trippie Redd)” and ''emotions,” released his debut album on Nov. 8.
After the release, many people think that Iann is looking like a young star in music. The project is full of catchy melodies and dynamic hooks that keep the tracks stuck in your mind. Iann Dior is heavily influenced by rock music and any listener can easily tell right from the jump. He often uses guitar instrumentals and sometimes even uses classic rock drum patterns. His blend of genres creates an interesting listen.
The production throughout the album is great. The melodic guitars and hard hitting drums throughout the project fit really well with Iann’s style. Nick Mira and Taz Taylor, who are part of the production groupInternet Money, created a solid mix and master. Nothing crazy or super special, but all very well done.
The highlight tracks from the project are “Problems,” “Strings (feat. Gunna),” and “Never is Enough.” The second track“Problems” is a great song. The production by MjNichols and KC Supreme is very well done. The catchy guitar and high pitched whistle paired with the rock-style drums are great. The beat also has drum transitions throughout that act as ear candy for the listener. Iann’s performance is also great because his catchy melodies carry the track. He comes up with creative flows that continue to impress us. “Strings (feat. Gunna)” is a great track, but is also very different from the rest of the project. The song has more of a trap style to fit Gunna’s normal verse. Iann Dior provided a solid chorus and verse, but the highlight was definitely Gunna’s feature. His smooth flow and voice create for a great verse. Our personal favorite from the album is “Never is Enough.” The track’s powerful beat and flow results in high energy and a catchy chorus. The best part of the track is when the beat calms down just leaving deep guitar chords and Iann showing off his talent. He simply repeats the chorus, but he does it in a higher key with a more melodic style that creates the most memorable part of the chorus.
The downfall of the project is how repetitive it gets. Iann has a very similar style on most of the songs and doesn’t change subjects very often. He pretty much exclusively sings about heartbreak. Although the production is very good it also gets boring late into the album. The same guitar and drum style make the project drag.
Other than a few flaws, “Industry Plant” is a very good debut album. It has hits in “gone girl” and “Strings,” it has the slower tracks in “Flowers”, and it has genre bending tracks like “Problem.” The album’s downfall is its repetition. Overall it is a 7/10.
Nathan Donohoe also contributed to this article.
