A Okay-pop act’s title observe isn’t at all times the perfect 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 Okay-pop, I need to highlight a few of these buried treasures and provides them the props they deserve.
It’s been a really sleepy begin to Okay-pop’s 2026, which means something with a pulse will stand out. Boy group/conglomerate idntt’s latest mini album isn’t a lot to write down house about, however its songs have a welcome sense of power that feels extra important than what a lot of the business is presently providing. In actual fact, I get pleasure from most (or perhaps all?) of its b-sides greater than its title observe.
Rage Drawback‘s title sounds as if it will likely be a type of bombastic shout-a-thons that Okay-pop’s boy teams have turn into recognized for, however the track takes a unique strategy. Fairly than clanging pots and pans over your head, the manufacturing opts for a extra refined mix of electro parts to construct a smooth, propulsive sound. A lot of the track (particularly its vocal manufacturing) takes affect from hyperpop, however I additionally hear a little bit of the big-tent EDM that was standard fifteen years in the past. The melodies are principally an afterthought, which is par for the course at this second in time. Nevertheless, Rage Drawback‘s texture and pleasure buoy the observe. I want they’d promote one thing like this as a title observe.
| Hooks | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Longevity | 8 |
| Bias | 9 |
| RATING | 8.5 |
Grade: B