Along with this, Okay-pop’s albums ship 1000’s of additional tracks that accept a extra restricted viewers. It’s these songs that grow to be a part of my “battle of the b-sides” function.
On this mode, I placed on my A&R hat and pay attention to 5 randomly chosen Okay-pop-b pages. I’ll write a mini evaluation for every, together with one Bias Record ranking, and rank them from least to most favourite. The winner participates in a particular Bias Record B-side playlist. Consider it as my very own little company hand-picking songs I wish to pitch to my non-existent artists!
You’ll be able to take a look at all rounds of my Battle of the B-sides right here!
N.Flying – I’m Gonna (Something) (2020)
It’s been some time since we heard from N.Flying, proper? Their rolling rock sound was an everyday function on my playlist. The Proper the period was particularly humorous. Nonetheless, I discover a number of their newer music fairly boring. I’ll slots inside that body. It’s informal and catchy, however I not often get pleasure from plonky mid-tempo like this. The brass is a pleasant contact and the group’s vocals are at all times a pleasure. I respect the strangeness of the temper. I simply do not likely have room for it in my very own music library.
| Hooks | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Lengthy life | 7 |
| Bias | 7 |
| EVALUATION | 7 |
AOA – Warmth (2018)
Though the scandal has tarnished a lot of AOA’s legacy, we cannot overlook their rock-solid discography. Their polished sound is way missed in at this time’s screaming Okay-pop market, and so they have fairly a couple of wonderful b-sides to their title. Warmth doesn’t protrude from the bundle, however it’s not designed for. As a substitute, this nice mid-tempo places the highlight on the group’s underrated vocals. It has a pleasant beat and a barely heat environment, and the refrain is kind of robust. That’s sufficient to make this a profitable b-side.
| Hooks | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Lengthy life | 8 |
| Bias | 8 |
| EVALUATION | 7.5 |
Purple Velvet – Love Is The Method (2019)
Purple Velvet is likely one of the few teams that may utterly get away with an old school doo wop throwback. Love is the best way boops alongside to a traditional beat that gives loads of room for the women’ vocals. The male chorus through the pre-chorus is a enjoyable addition that strikes us into the catchy refrain. One other verse rap modernizes this nostalgic sound. General, I’m not tremendous pleased with this style, and I’d have preferred to have heard a extra optimistic model of it. However Purple Velvet definitely fulfills the duty. Their efficiency is spot-on.
| Hooks | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Lengthy life | 8 |
| Bias | 8 |
| EVALUATION | 8 |
Beast – Fingers up (2015)
Fingers up comes from the stream of Japanese songs, Beast launched in 2015. It’s a sort of single, however has no music video. That is their bid for a energetic, pop-rock-dance sound (very B1A4-like on factors!). It’s utterly derived, however the group’s voices carry the day. I don’t at all times respect songs that change tempo (e.g. decelerate) throughout their refrain. Nonetheless, Fingers ups occasion is giant and thrilling all through. The tune is unquestionably appropriate for a live performance body. You’ll be able to simply visualize the moments followers would clap with.
| Hooks | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Lengthy life | 9 |
| Bias | 8 |
| EVALUATION | 8.25 |
EXO-CBX – Gentleman (2018)
EXO-CBX launched fairly a couple of robust tracks (their debut Korean mini is totally killer, no filler), and whereas Gentleman will not be one in all my favorites, it nonetheless manages. The blokes have been aiming for an off-the-cuff soul-pop sound, and their vocals are well-suited for this groove. The tune doesn’t have a lot of a refrain, however the repeated hook is catchy. I’m extra keen on the pre-chorus, who make higher use of their abilities. All in all, this can be a beautiful environment to nod to.
| Hooks | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Lengthy life | 9 |
| Bias | 8 |
| EVALUATION | 8 |
Fifth: N.Flying – I’m Gonna
Fourth: AOA – Warmth
Third: Purple Velvet – Love Is The Method
Second: EXO-CBX – Gentleman
First: Beast – Fingers up
Congratulations to Beast’s Fingers up – the forty-sixth winner of my Battle of the B-sides!
Readers, what do you suppose? Have you ever found any hidden gems? Depart your individual place within the feedback!