Tune Evaluation: P1Harmony – Ex

In some ways, P1Harmony symbolize a brand new era of Ok-pop idol teams. Whereas they definitely have a fanbase in Korea, a lot of their focus appears to be focused towards western markets. It appears like they’re all the time touring within the States and now they’ve launched an English-language album. They even premiered its single Ex on Good Morning America. My 2012 self can’t even fathom this method, although BoA did trailblaze the concept of an English-language album along with her self-titled 2009 challenge. And if we return even additional, the legend himself JYP launched a 1996 English covers album — although the much less mentioned about that, the higher. Belief me, you do not want to listen to him warble his approach by means of Wham’s Wake Me Up Earlier than You Go Go. (Or possibly you do?)

Anyway, this has veered off subject. We’re speaking about P1Harmony, right here. Their music up to now has had robust worldwide attraction however I’m all the time fascinated by seeing what sounds an artist’s administration thinks will break by means of to a western viewers. If listening to Ex is any indication, they appear to have focused a market in love with stylish vocal results and silly, sing-song melodies. In different phrases, it’s the identical crap many businesses are peddling domestically.

I’ve all the time had a tough time with nursery rhyme type melodies. They grate on my nerves in a serious approach, much more than the boy group shout-chants typically complained about on this weblog. Sadly (and excruciatingly), Ex is “nursery rhyme melody” from begin to end. There isn’t a respite from the construction, making the track one prolonged jingle. Worse but, its three minutes really feel like three hours, as if we’re on the “it’s a small world, in any case” journey at Disneyland and the rattling boat isn’t shifting quick sufficient. It’s additionally paying homage to the “that is the track that by no means ends, it goes on and on my buddies” tune children used to sing/sneer on the playground. In different phrases, it’s annoying as hell and makes me wish to punch a wall.

Grade: F