A Ok-pop act’s title monitor isn’t at all times one of the best track 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.
CRAVITY deserve reward for releasing an enormous, twelve-track album. In nowadays of idol teams calling eight or 9 tracks (two of them being interludes) a “full” album, twelve new songs is an outright compendium. This size additionally ensures a specific amount of filler, however on the entire CRAVITY’s Dare To Crave is fairly strong. I’ve the identical challenge with it that I’ve at all times had with the group’s work. To me, they lack a definite sound, making every thing really feel a bit generic. Nevertheless, “generic” isn’t at all times a foul factor so long as the songwriting is powerful.
In relation to highlights, I actually just like the rock power of Underdog and the anthemic melodies of opening monitor On My Approach. My favourite b-side occurs to be a unit monitor, carried out by members Allen, Wonjin and Hyeongjun. Stadium erupts with the form of upbeat funk bombast I at all times crave in Ok-pop.
Other than a pointless rap breakdown and grating “la la la” chant (two tropes which have lengthy since worn out their welcome), Stadium is a burst of addictive power. I really like how full the manufacturing sounds on the refrain. The rugged electro beat has nice drive that makes the track really feel like a coiled spring able to assault at each flip. The hooks could possibly be stronger, however this sound is a good match for the members and comes throughout as a pleasant mix of refreshing and swaggering.
| Hooks | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Longevity | 8 |
| Bias | 9 |
| RATING | 8.5 |
Grade: B