Buried Treasure: KickFlip – Scroll

A Okay-pop act’s title observe isn’t at all times the very best tune 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 Okay-pop, I need to highlight a few of these buried treasures and provides them the props they deserve.

The KickFlip machine at JYP Leisure is firing on all cylinders. A part of that’s because of the members’ contributions to their very own music, guaranteeing a pure character and signature sound, however the largest energy I’ve observed is that the group follows a strict method. And you understand what? When a method is working, I like this method to pop music. Each their new album and their final one took the very same method: rock-fueled pre-release adopted by a quirkier (however nonetheless decidedly rock) title observe. Band-Assist/My First Love Track and Twenty/Eye-Poppin’ are whole twins and all 4 songs are winners.

That successful streak continues into the mini-album, which clocks in at a beneficiant seven tracks. Nothing’s fairly as robust because the promoted materials, however My First Kick is stable right through. I assumed I’d highlight Scroll in the present day, just because it’s the catchiest upbeat b-side (although I’m fairly a fan of the slower My Course as properly). This tune jogs my memory of one thing TWS would possibly give you, which isn’t too shocking given the musical crossover between the 2 teams. A shuffling beat retains the power of the verses brisk, however the effusive refrain is the true star right here. I like when choruses open on a excessive earlier than coasting downward. This melodic construction offers such clear delineation between items of the tune, constructing a chorus that naturally makes you need to sing alongside.

Grade: B