A Ok-pop act’s title observe isn’t at all times the perfect 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 Ok-pop, I wish to highlight a few of these buried treasures and provides them the props they deserve.
When writing about xikers’ Witch, I discussed that there are sometimes pleasing b-sides on the group’s albums even when their title observe doesn’t enchantment to me. That’s very true on their latest launch, the place Witch strikes me as one of many weakest songs. Compared, Bittersweet is a slam dunk title observe if I’ve ever heard one.
I like xikers’ music most when it has a punk rock edge, melding crunchy guitar with their rambunctious efficiency model. Bittersweet capitalizes on this sound, including glam rock stomp and sudden theatricality. Proper from the beginning, the percussion hits exhausting as the blokes mix melody and rap in seamless transitions that serve the instrumental nicely. The pre-chorus presents a shot of vocal firepower whereas the shouted refrain is fleshed out with good splashes of choral exclamations. These further thrives are the tune’s secret weapon, including texture and musicality that assist set Bittersweet other than related efforts.
The group has launched an prolonged video preview of this observe on YouTube, making me hope it can ultimately obtain promotions. In any case, this appears like xikers’ musical lane — one thing they do particularly nicely and may develop additional.
| Hooks | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Longevity | 9 |
| Bias | 9 |
| RATING | 8.75 |
Grade: B+