Category: Song Review
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Song Review: Excel by 8TURN
Overall, ‘Excel’ is another strong boy-group release that will surely make anyone’s workout playlist and perform its role with excellence.
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Song Review: KISS OF LIFE – Kitty Cat (Julie solo)
While (almost) all of KISS OF LIFE solos have been quite good, I think ‘Kitty Cat’ takes the crown for being the one that feels the most realised in its potential, with neither the song’s production, hooks, or delivery particularly holding it back.
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Song Review: KISS OF LIFE – Countdown (Belle Solo)
‘Countdown’, is a commendable attempt at a modern solo song with noticeably spunky production.
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Song Review: Broken Melodies by NCT Dream
Broken Melodies offers one of K-pop’s strongest vocal performances of 2023, sporting a dynamic and convincing delivery from NCT Dream as they lament over the pain of a long-distance relationship in a larger-than-life anthem ballad.
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Song Review: Let Me In by EXO
At its best, ‘Let Me In’ is a dreamy slow jam/ballad with a blooming chorus that takes repeated listens to truly unlock its appeal.
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Song Review: KISS OF LIFE – Sugarcoat (Natty solo)
A well-executed 90s RnB style song that could have used more melodic variation, ‘Sugarcoat’ is a welcome entry to the K-pop soundscape.
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Two Song Reviews: ‘Giddy’ and ‘Back to the City’ by Kep1er
While Kepler’s Giddy is perfectly serviceable title track, Back to the City shows much promise for the future of Kep1er’s discography.
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Song Review: Bouncy (K-Hot Chilli Peppers) by ATEEZ
ATEEZ’s “Bouncy” will certainly not be for everyone, but the sheer charisma and delivery of the members is something anyone can appreciate.
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Song Review: Wild Heart by LUN8
LUN8 is fantiago’s new boy group since ASTRO. Having loved a lot of ASTRO’s music, especially from their earlier years, I eyed the group with some mild expectations. Additionally, one of the contestants from I-Land, Noh Sungchul, was previously announced as a member, so there was another factor that made me quite interested. Even so,…
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Two Song Reviews: ‘Knock’ and ‘I don’t wanna know’ by Lee Chaeyeon
Lee Chaeyeon’s run in the K-pop industry has been nothing short of trials and tribulations. From joining K-pop star at 11 with her sister, to competing at SIXTEEN (the survival show that birthed TWICE) only to get eliminated early, later leaving JYP entertainment in order to ensure her sister can make her debut in ITZY,…
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