Ok-pop’s title tracks may acquire most of listeners’ consideration, however many album tracks are value equal highlight. I name these “buried treasures.”
Past this, Ok-pop’s albums ship 1000’s of further tracks that accept a extra restricted viewers. It’s these songs that may grow to be part of my “battle of the b-sides” function.
On this function, I’ll be placing on my A&R hat and taking a pay attention to 5 randomly-selected Ok-pop b-sides. I’ll write a mini evaluate for every, together with a Bias Record ranking, and rank them from least to most favourite. The winner will be part of a particular Bias Record B-side playlist. Consider it like my very own little company, hand-selecting songs I’d wish to pitch to my nonexistent artists!
You possibly can take a look at all rounds of my Battle of the B-sides right here!
fromis_9 – Promise (2021)
This music appears topical for the time being, given the truth that fromis_9 carried out their final stage as a Pledis Leisure group this week at MBC’s year-end gayo. The group has many nice b-sides to their identify, however sadly my shuffle button picked a considerably uninteresting providing. Promise has just a few good melodic turns and the subdued, jazzy vibe of the instrumental units a comfortable temper. Nonetheless, this model of music won’t ever be my factor.
| Hooks | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Longevity | 8 |
| Bias | 7 |
| RATING | 7.25 |
AOA – Tremendous Duper (2018)
This wasn’t a title monitor however was promoted on just a few music exhibits when it got here out. I’m very keen on AOA’s discography they usually have just a few mid-tempo tracks on this vein which can be fairly good. Nonetheless, these songs had Courageous Brothers’ deft manufacturing hand working behind the scene. Tremendous Duper lacks the killer hooks to make it a spotlight. The “tremendous duper du” phrase feels awkward and unintentionally humorous. It’s catchy however not significantly thrilling.
| Hooks | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Longevity | 7 |
| Bias | 7 |
| RATING | 7.25 |
Kep1er – LVLY (2023)
The rhythms on this monitor are so gen 4 / gen 5 coded, immediately inserting Kep1er of their lady group period. LVLY has good vitality however meanders a bit a lot for my style. The verses cowl a number of floor however the refrain spends an excessive amount of time actually spelling out its hook in a sing-talk model that fails to land for me. I don’t know why I’m averse to this model of songwriting, but it surely appears like a waste of an in any other case partaking instrumental.
| Hooks | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Longevity | 7 |
| Bias | 7 |
| RATING | 7.25 |
Twice – Candy Summer time Day (2020)
Stick round lengthy sufficient as a Ok-pop group and also you’ll ultimately get to your requisite new jack swing monitor. Candy Summer time Day melds that style with Twice’s candy melodies and cheerful vibe. Muted keys add to the feel, giving the music a little bit of distinction. So far as Twice songs go, this lacks the punch of a killer title monitor, however its heat refrain and enjoyable, chant-along bridge make for a really stable album nearer. It builds to fairly a fervor towards the tip.
| Hooks | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Longevity | 8 |
| Bias | 8 |
| RATING | 8 |
miss A – Love Is U (2013)
Effectively, this battle is totally product of lady group songs! This one comes from a completely completely different era than its rivals and you’ll hear that in the best way it’s produced. There’s a timeless high quality to the instrumental, preferring drums, guitar and strings to trendier synth fare. I wouldn’t name this miss A’s finest music by an extended shot, however I get pleasure from its concentrate on vocals and the ascending melodies in the course of the verses. And though the refrain is a bit too repetitive for its personal good, the reside band really feel of the association compensates.
| Hooks | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Longevity | 8 |
| Bias | 8 |
| RATING | 8 |
Fifth: Kep1er – LVLY
Fourth: fromis_9 – Promise
Third: AOA – Tremendous Duper
Second: miss A – Love Is U
First: Twice – Candy Summer time Day
Congratulations to Twice’s Candy Summer time Day – the sixty-third winner of my Battle of the B-sides!
Readers, what do you assume? Did you uncover any hidden gems? Depart your individual rating within the feedback!