Tag: kpop
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Song Review: Rollercoaster by NMIXX
‘Rollercoaster’ offers a more subdued sound from NMIXX that still packs a surprising punch in its chorus. Playing between two different melodic themes between its verses and chorus, I’m fond of its commitment to stick to the album’s concept while not sacrificing the song’s hooks.
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Song Review: Bet On Me by ITZY
‘Bet On Me’ is a welcome shift of ITZY’s sound that suffers from mishaps that prevent it from fulfilling its full potential as heartfelt anthem of self-empowerment.
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Song Review: Move by Treasure (T5)
‘Move’ slams the house down, promising excellence for Treasure’s upcoming full album that claims to revamp the group sound.
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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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A Song Comparison: ‘The Feeling’ vs. ‘Hard’ by SHINee
Considering the mixed reactions to SHINee’s ‘Hard’, I think it would make for an interesting post to pit it against its pre-release ‘The Feeling’.
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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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