A Okay-pop act’s title monitor isn’t all the time the most effective 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 Okay-pop, I need to highlight a few of these buried treasures and provides them the props they deserve.
This has been an especially mediocre week for Okay-pop, however the entire yr has been difficult in relation to “buried treasures.” I’ve struggled to search out b-sides ranked above an “8.5.” That gained’t change immediately, however I nonetheless need to highlight the strongest monitor on AMPERS&ONE’s new mini album.
I don’t significantly like this album. It’s principally generic and forgettable, identical to its title monitor. Nevertheless, in relation to “generic” I’ll all the time flock towards genres I’m predisposed to get pleasure from. Due to this, I Know You‘s synthwave influences instantly captured my ears. We’ve heard quite a bit of synthwave-inspired Okay-pop over this previous decade, which might be why this tune doesn’t hit fairly as arduous because it may, however the power is pumped up and the melodies crackle with a well-recognized sheen. The producers appear to be taking cues from Sweetune’s repertoire, particularly as we climb into the surging refrain. This chorus may have simply featured on a Snuper album from 2016 (and in case you don’t know that reference, you might have some fast digging to do!). I don’t think about AMPERS&ONE will journey a lot farther on this route, however I hope future materials will share I Know You‘s assured drive and crisp sound.
| Hooks | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Longevity | 8 |
| Bias | 9 |
| RATING | 8.5 |
Grade: B
