The Most Epic Weeks in Ok-Pop: July 21-25, 2014

Constructing off my “Most Epic Days in Ok-pop” characteristic, I assumed I’d highlight a few of the most epic weeks in Ok-pop historical past.

Ok-pop is a Monday by Friday affair (at the least in my time zone), with some weeks stuffed to the brim with releases. However, not all embrace a number of 9+ rated songs. This characteristic will take you thru a few of these blockbuster weeks, day-to-day.

Epic Days: July 14, 2014 // June 22, 2015

Infinite’s Again is a tune I’ve coated quite a bit already. Suffice it to say, it’s my favourite tune of 2014 and certainly one of my favourite songs ever. It kicks off this epic week with panache, chopping by the warmth of summer time with a melodramatic symphony for the ages.

Hooks	10
Manufacturing	10
Longevity	10
Bias	10
RATING	10

Sistar had been nonetheless establishing themselves because the undisputed Queens of Summer time when Contact My Physique sealed the deal. It’s such a traditional of the season, and has solely grown stronger because the years have gone on. The synths! The horns! These vocals!

Hooks	10
Manufacturing	10
Longevity	10
Bias	10
RATING	10

Japanese releases by Ok-pop idols had been additionally on fireplace this week. At this level, Boyfriend’s consideration had largely shifted to Japan, however even Sweetune-less songs like Right here! are examples of potent pop. This is certainly one of many “What Makes You Stunning” retreads standard on the time, and I’ve bought a comfortable spot for each certainly one of them.

Hooks	9
Manufacturing	9
Longevity	8
Bias	9
RATING	8.75

Rock group Dawn bought in on the summer time motion with their funky tackle dance music. Like many songs in 2014, the outcomes really feel extra timeless than fashionable. That bounding, brassy instrumental is the undisputed spotlight. It’s an on the spot mood-lifter.

Hooks	8
Manufacturing	9
Longevity	9
Bias	8
RATING	8.5

Extra Japanese goodness from Ok-pop artists! BoA’s 2014 output in Japan is sort of placing, with Masayume Chasing embracing the brightness of the summer time season in jubilant trend. The melodies are ridiculously catchy and BoA’s easy charisma provides them weight.

Hooks	8
Manufacturing	9
Longevity	9
Bias	8
RATING	8.5

HER has turn out to be a contemporary traditional, however even upon its launch it was insanely standard. The tune takes Block B’s freewheeling power and melds it to a sequence of immediately sticky hooks. It’s a perfectly-realized instance of finely-controlled chaos — an insistent burst of playful power.

Hooks	10
Manufacturing	10
Longevity	10
Bias	10
RATING	10

Rounding out this good week is a knockout observe from certainly one of Ok-pop’s most underrated boy teams. Costume Up is a cavalcade of hooks, perched upon a robust dance beat that brings the funk in a vigorous, natural method. There’s no wasted area right here. Verse, refrain, pre-chorus and post-chorus are all killer with out ever feeling formulaic. They don’t make ’em like this anymore — at the least in Ok-pop.