Ok-pop’s title tracks would possibly achieve most of listeners’ consideration, however many album tracks are price equal highlight. I name these “buried treasures.”
Past this, Ok-pop’s albums ship 1000’s of extra tracks that accept a extra restricted viewers. It’s these songs that may turn out 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 hear to 5 randomly-selected Ok-pop b-sides. I’ll write a mini evaluate for every, together with a Bias Checklist ranking, and rank them from least to most favourite. The winner will be part of a particular Bias Checklist B-side playlist. Consider it like my very own little company, hand-selecting songs I’d wish to pitch to my nonexistent artists!
You’ll be able to try all rounds of my Battle of the B-sides right here!
Tremendous Junior – Reset (2009)
Ok-pop tends to reflect traits occurring elsewhere on the earth, so it’s fascinating to return in time and listen to a music like Reset that strongly remembers the late-2000’s R&B sound that was in style on the radio throughout this era. Reset isn’t a very notable or memorable instance of this type, however its easy beat and easy vocals act as an prompt shot of nostalgia. The refrain is fairly addictive.
| Hooks | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Longevity | 7 |
| Bias | 8 |
| RATING | 7.75 |
PSY – Truth (ft. G-Dragon) (2017)
PSY and G-Dragon have just a few songs collectively, with 2012’s wonderful Blue Frog standing as an prompt traditional. Then again, Truth isn’t designed to please informal pop followers. It’s way more hard-hitting, sparsely produced and hook averse. That is the sound of two A-list rappers buying and selling blows over a confrontational beat. Their charisma is plain, however I’ve to be in a sure temper to hunt a music like this out.
| Hooks | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Longevity | 8 |
| Bias | 7 |
| RATING | 7.5 |
VAV – Into You (2020)
Ok-pop’s tropical section actually took over the trade for a yr or two, and that is the sound of that period working on fumes. From its thumping beat to its summery synth squiggles, Into You ticks all of the anticipated packing containers. Sadly, we’ve additionally obtained an terrible second verse breakdown and plenty of inane English lyrics that make this observe really feel a bit amateurish. It virtually has an uncanny valley, AI high quality in locations. That is positively not one of many group’s stronger choices.
| Hooks | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Longevity | 7 |
| Bias | 7 |
| RATING | 7 |
Ailee – Reside Or Die (ft. Tak) (2016)
Ailee can toss off these mid-tempo R&B tracks in her sleep and normally imbues them with highly effective vocals that enhance an in any other case sleepy music. Baechigi’s Tak offers a visitor rap that works properly to counter Ailee’s extra acrobatic efficiency. However aside from the artists themselves, the music doesn’t do all that a lot for me. It’s nice and builds to some good peaks within the refrain, however this isn’t the sound I really like most from her.
| Hooks | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Longevity | 8 |
| Bias | 7 |
| RATING | 7.5 |
B1A4 – Name Me (2017)
For these simply moving into Ok-pop, B1A4’s catalog is among the strongest our bodies of labor you may discover. Even their extra reserved materials like Name Me stands far above many different artists’ discographies. Name Me is a bizarre little music, framed by an insistent tropical pattern that offers option to a clipped refrain that zigs once you anticipate it to zag. The vocals listed here are fairly adventurous, reminding me of Prince at instances. I can’t say that is one in every of my favourite B1A4 b-sides, besides it’s a straightforward winner on this battle.
| Hooks | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Longevity | 9 |
| Bias | 8 |
| RATING | 8.25 |
Fifth: VAV – Into You
Fourth: PSY – Truth (ft. G-Dragon)
Third: Ailee – Reside Or Die (ft. Tak)
Second: Tremendous Junior – Reset
First: B1A4 – Name Me
Congratulations to B1A4’s Name Me – the sixty-fourth winner of my Battle of the B-sides!
Readers, what do you suppose? Did you uncover any hidden gems? Go away your personal rating within the feedback!