A Ok-pop act’s title monitor isn’t at all times one of the best tune 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 need to highlight a few of these buried treasures and provides them the props they deserve.
Total, 2024 has had a strong report of title tracks. My “buried treasures” are down as a result of most of my favourite tracks have been promoted reasonably than left to languish on an album. However each as soon as and awhile, there’s nonetheless a killer tune that screams for promotion. I like SF9’s Don’t Fear, Be Comfortable simply nice, however b-side My Fantasia blows it out of the water.
A part of this is because of tempo. You all know I are inclined to desire extra energetic tracks, and My Fantasia matches the invoice. Proper from the beginning, it expenses ahead with bounding depth. Whilst many of the instrumental drops out for the pre-chorus, a way of momentum lingers to bridge us into the pounding refrain. Higher but, the tune grows extra intense and compelling as we hit the second verse. That is the strongest phase of all the monitor, upping the stakes reasonably than reverting to a extra typical downward shift.
The one side that retains My Fantasia from perfection is the generic melody of its refrain. The songwriting right here is completely competent and works nicely with the instrumental, however isn’t in a position to ship a melodic counterpoint that stands by itself. It is a small however essential quibble, and retains My Fantasia from ranking greater. It’s nonetheless a banger, although!
| Hooks | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Longevity | 9 |
| Bias | 9 |
| RATING | 8.75 |
Grade: B+