The downside of me liking a release is I’ll review it on my own time, even if it’s a month later. The upside is that … well, you get a …
Read More »[Review] SEVENTEEN’s “Rock With You” is simple pop rock that’s easy to get addicted to
“Rock With You” was a comeback title that immediately grabbed my attention, not just for the promise of a rock edge from SEVENTEEN but also because it shares the same …
Read More »[Review] Weki Meki return with “Siesta”, an overly sweet effort that deserved a better chorus
With Fantagio Entertainment laser-focused on Astro, it feels like Weki Meki have often been tossed by the wayside. This is despite a strong discography with a few big highlights. It’s been …
Read More »[Review] T-ara provide nostalgic moments on “TIKI TAKA” that get sidetracked at times
It’s such a joy to write about T-ara today. The group hasn’t made a comeback since 2017 — before many of today’s most popular acts had even debuted! K-pop’s constant …
Read More »[Review] MARY’S BLOOD’s self-titled album is a quintessential metal release from 2021
MARY’S BLOOD‘s self-titled sixth studio album dropped on September 29, and I’ve been obsessed with it ever since. I’ve already gone over the history of the band in a previous …
Read More »[Review] TWICE’s “Scientist” a bit of a failed lab experiment
TWICE maturing their sound was something I was always leery of since it didn’t appear to play to their strengths as a group, but not only did the transition go …
Read More »[Review] Somi’s anthemic “XOXO” is simple but effective
For a moment in time, it looked like Somi was gonna be stuck with the typically sparse YG Entertainment/The Black Label release schedule, but she has been churning out music …
Read More »[Review] CHOSNG delights on the uplifting standout “See You There”
CHOSNG is a relatively new Korean indie artist, having debuted recently in September of 2020, and a few months ago she released “See You There“. “See You There” is a …
Read More »[Review] The Boyz’s “Maverick” ends up like Goose
Whenever groups make a quick comeback (less than three months in The Boyz’ case), I want to assume it’s because they found an incredible track and simply can’t wait to …
Read More »[Review] Been “Waiting” for a WOODZ release like this one
As somebody who didn’t follow Produce X 101, consider me among the nonplussed about WOODZ’s breakout year in 2020. Sure, Produce alums pumping out sales isn’t the biggest shock, but …
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