A Ok-pop act’s title observe isn’t all the time the very best music on their album, even when it’s the one most individuals will hear. Typically, b-sides deserve recognition too. Within the singles-oriented world of Ok-pop, I need to highlight a few of these buried treasures and provides them the props they deserve.
NCT Dream’s Beat It Up grew on me virtually immediately, which is all the time irritating as a result of now I’ve a broadcast assessment that doesn’t fairly match my emotions a couple of music. I suppose that’s what tomorrow’s “risers and fallers” submit is for, although. The brand new mini album additionally boasts a couple of highlights, together with the Kenzie-penned Chilly Espresso.
Kenzie is SM Leisure’s best asset in the intervening time. She’s a uncommon holdover from earlier eras, preserving SM’s sonic continuity intact at the same time as she explores new musical avenues. Chilly Espresso‘s title had me imagining a comfy winter ballad, however the music is extra sprawling than that. Sure, it opens with a gradual (lovely) construct, however this rapidly segues right into a extra explosive chorus. Melodies collide in satsifying methods right here and the music continues to develop because it goes on. There are some beautiful harmonies sprinkled all through, making me want Chilly Espresso would lean even additional on this path. That is undoubtedly for these followers who beloved Dream’s 2023 standout Damaged Melodies.
| Hooks | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Longevity | 9 |
| Bias | 8 |
| RATING | 8.5 |
Grade: B
