7/27 (Deluxe)
The pop fivesome’s second album takes aim at soulful R&B with some major assists. And with unerring consistency, it hits with laser precision. *7/27* radiates swagger, but there’s plenty here beyond just attitude (the Ty Dolla $ign-enriched “Work from Home”) and clear hits-in-waiting (the Missy Elliott collaboration “Not That Kinda Girl”), as vulnerable moments (“Write On Me,” “Dope,” “No Way”) showcase the group’s dynamism with just as much impact.
On their new album, Fifth Harmony are at their best when grappling with the age-old girl-group concern of how to reconcile independence with love.
On their new album, Fifth Harmony are at their best when grappling with the age-old girl-group concern of how to reconcile independence with love.