Okay-pop’s name tracks may achieve maximum of listeners’ consideration, however many album tracks are price equivalent highlight. I name those “buried treasures.”
Past this, Okay-pop’s albums ship 1000’s of extra tracks that accept a extra restricted target market. It’s those songs that may transform part of my “struggle of the b-sides” characteristic.
On this characteristic, I’ll be hanging on my A&R hat and taking a pay attention to 5 randomly-selected Okay-pop b-sides. I’ll write a mini evaluation for every, together with a Bias Record ranking, and rank them from least to maximum favourite. The winner will sign up for a different Bias Record B-side playlist. Bring to mind it like my very own little company, hand-selecting songs I’d love to pitch to my nonexistent artists!
You’ll be able to take a look at all rounds of my Combat of the B-sides right here!
NCT U – New Dream (2018)
Now and again OST songs endure surprising culmination. This model of “U” is if truth be told simply Taeil and Jaehyun, however that’s greater than sufficient. I really like listening to their voices over a fab dance/rock monitor like this. The refrain has a pleasing sense of heft and the efficiency is gutsy and thrilling. The instrumental may most certainly be beefed up just a little, however total this can be a particular win.
| Hooks | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Longevity | 9 |
| Bias | 9 |
| RATING | 8.5 |
Secret Quantity – Unhealthy In Love (2021)
This has if truth be told been carried out a couple of occasions and has a dance video, but it surely’s now not a name monitor. That’s a disgrace, as it’s higher than maximum name tracks! I really like the unfashionable synths and chugging power of the instrumental. The efficiency has a pleasing, easy polish freed from gimmicks and the pressure in the back of the refrain could be very gratifying. A hidden gem, needless to say!
| Hooks | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Longevity | 9 |
| Bias | 9 |
| RATING | 8.75 |
Ladies’ Era (SNSD) – Glance At Me (2013)
This isn’t essentially the sound SNSD are identified for, however the quirky electro hip-hop of Glance At Me could be very a laugh. The tune utterly transforms as we blast into its offbeat refrain, ramping up the pace and effort. The distinction is attention-grabbing and seems like a precursor to hyperpop. It can be extra of a show off for the manufacturers’ abilities than the ladies themselves, however the finish product is reasonably addicting.
| Hooks | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Longevity | 9 |
| Bias | 8 |
| RATING | 8.75 |
TAN – Freeze (2023)
We now have some other unit monitor on this struggle, courtesy of TAN’s Changsun and Hyunheop. This complete album is reasonably robust. This isn’t my favourite monitor but it surely’s an overly relaxing, lighthearted summer time bop. Featherweight melodies are buoyed by means of a a laugh, hip-hop meets rock instrumental.
| Hooks | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Longevity | 9 |
| Bias | 8 |
| RATING | 8.25 |
TVXQ – Rumor (2011)
It is a very SM-centric struggle! TVXQ are arduous to overcome, particularly when their vocals are given such probability to glitter. Rumor is an addictive R&B groove with ethereal harmonies and icy strings. It begins a bit gradual, however as soon as the refrain will get going the monitor boasts sudden power. It’s the type of tune that simply will get underneath your pores and skin. In a weaker struggle, it could may simply coast to the highest spot.
| Hooks | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Longevity | 9 |
| Bias | 8 |
| RATING | 8.5 |
5th: TAN – Freeze
Fourth: TVXQ – Rumor
3rd: NCT U – New Dream
2nd: Ladies’ Era (SNSD) – Glance At Me
First: Secret Quantity – Unhealthy In Love
Congratulations to Secret Quantity’s Unhealthy In Love – the 60th winner of my Combat of the B-sides!
Readers, what do you assume? Did you find any hidden gem stones? Depart your individual score within the feedback!
