A Ok-pop act’s title observe isn’t at all times the most effective track on their album, even when it’s the one most individuals will hear. Generally, b-sides deserve recognition too. Within the singles-oriented world of Ok-pop, I wish to highlight a few of these buried treasures and provides them the props they deserve.
To Sung Kyu followers, Reply may be a bit complicated as a result of he already has a widely known title observe known as “The Reply.” This track is just not the identical factor, although of all his new materials it feels most prefer it may match comfortably on an older album. I’m an enormous fan of his voice intermixed with quirky synth sounds, particularly when these tones have a nostaligic 80s attraction. That’s what made songs like Shine such classics.
I don’t assume Reply is a basic, however it’s my favourite factor on the brand new album. The instrumental punches ahead from the very first second, bounding alongside its sensible synth stabs. This stays a continuing presence all through the track (for practically 4 complete minutes!) as Sung Kyu’s inimitable voice echoes the rhythm. Melodically, it is a easy and repetitive construction, however it good points desperation as Sung Kyu’s efficiency turns into extra emotive. There’s a pleasant steadiness between drama and carefree summertime vibes within the track’s association. It’s buoyant however substantive. Reply consists by longtime collaborator Kim Jong Wan (who additionally wrote the opposite Reply over a decade in the past). On this manner, the track types a pleasant bookend in Sung Kyu’s discography.
| Hooks | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Longevity | 8 |
| Bias | 9 |
| RATING | 8.5 |
Grade: B